Petitioner: TAMIAMI PHARMACY III, INC.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: MICHAEL M. PARRISH
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Jul. 06, 2001
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, October 23, 2001.
Latest Update: Nov. 19, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.
TAMIAMI PHARMACY III, [Ww mM / by
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Petitioner, CASE NO: 01-2678
(Prior case No.: 01-0517)
v. CI NO. 97-0556-000-3
PROVIDER NO. 103391300
JUDGE: M. PARRIS
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE RENDITION NO.: AHCA-02-ttel-s-mpo
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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FINAL ORDER
THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a Settlement Agreement which
is attached and incorporated by reference. The parties are directed to comply with the terms of
the attached settlement agreement. Based on the foregoing, this file is CLOSED.
DONE and ORDERED on this the of tg day of Tron. , 2002, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Rhonda M/Medows, MD, FAAFP, Secretary
Agency for Health Care Administration
A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS ENTITLED TO
A JUDICIAL REVIEW WHICH SHALL BE INSTITUTED BY FILING ONE COPY OF A
NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE AGENCY CLERK OF AHCA, AND A SECOND COPY
ALONG WITH FILING FEE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW, WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF
APPEAL IN THE APPELLATE DISTRICT WHERE THE AGENCY MAINTAINS ITS
HEADQUARTERS OR WHERE A PARTY RESIDES. REVIEW PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE
CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA APPELLATE RULES. THE
NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RENDITION OF THE
ORDER TO BE REVIEWED.
Copies furnished to:
Anthony L. Conticello, Esquire
Agency for Health Care
Administration
(Interoffice Mail)
Anthony C. Vitale Esquire
799 Brickell Plaza, Ste 700
Miami, FL. 33131
(Interoffice Mail)
Michael M. Parrish
Administrative Law Judge
Division of Administrative Hearings
The DeSoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
(Interoffice Mail)
Charlie Ginn, Chief, Medicaid Program Integrity
Willie Bivens, Finance and Accounting
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
THEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished to
the above named addressees by U.S. Mail on this theZ “day of Ju , 2002.
Lethe ME Chey
Agency Clerk
State of Florida,Agency for
Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
TAMIAMI PHARMACY III,
INC.,
Petitioner, JUDGE: M. PARRISH
v. Case No.: 01-2678
(Prior Case No.: 01-0517)
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE CLI. No. — 97-0556-000-3
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA”
or “the Agency”), and Tamiami Pharmacy III, Inc. (“PROVIDER”), by and through the
undersigned, hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
1, This Agreement is entered into between the parties for the purpose of avoiding the costs
and burdens of litigation.
2. PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida.
3. Inits Final Agency Audit Report issued on December 27, 2000 (the "Audit Letter")
AHCA notified PROVIDER that review of Medicaid claims performed by Medicaid Program
Integrity (MPI) indicated that, in its opinion, some claims in whole or in part were not covered
by Medicaid. The Agency sought overpayment in the amount of $206,772.01. In response to the
Audit Letter, PROVIDER filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing that was assigned
DOAH Case No.: 01-2678; Prior Case No.: 01-0517. Subsequent to issuance of the Audit
Letter, PROVIDER submitted additional documentation to AHCA, which slightly reduced the
overpayment.
4. Yn order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings, PROVIDER
and AHCA expressly agree as follows:
{a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the
overpayment issues arising from the MPI review.
Or PROVIDER agrees to pay to AHCA the sum of ONE HUNDRED
NINTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($196,000.00)
bearing interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum, as full and
complete settlement of all claims in the proceedings before the Division of
Administrative Hearings (DOAH Case No.: 01-2678; Prior Case No.:
01-0517; C.I. No. — 97-0556-000-3). PROVIDER shall pay this sum as
follows: First lump sum payment of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS and
ZERO CENTS ($10,000.00) is due to AHCA by October 26, 2001;
Second lump sum payment of THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS and
ZERO CENTS ($30,000.00) is due to AHCA by December 14, 2001; the
remainder of the twenty four (24) payments shall be as set forth in the
attached amortization schedule, which is attached and incorporated here,
with the First Scheduled payment due to AHCA by January 14, 2002.
‘ PROVIDER is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of the payment.
Furthermore, failure to timely make the payment will render the balance
due and payable immediately, with interest, and interest will continue to
accrue until the entire balance is paid. AHCA reserves the right to seek
enforcement of this agreement by any legal means.
PROVIDER is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of the payment.
Furthermore, failure to timely make the payment will render the balance
due and payabiv ismmediately, with interesi, and interest will continue to
accrue until the entire balance is paid. AHCA reserves the right to seek
enforcement of this agreement by any legal means.
(ec) | PROVIDER and AHCA agree that full payment as set forth above will
resolve and settle this case completely and release both parties from all
liabilities arising from the findings in the audit referenced as: DOAH
Case No.: 01-2678; Prior Case No.: 01-0517; C.I. No. — 97-0556-000-3.
(f) PROVIDER agrees that it will not rebill the Medicaid Program in any
manner for claims that were not covered by Medicaid, which are the
subject of the audit in this case.
(g) The Parties agree that this Settlement Agreement, and the payments made
hereunder, are not to be construed to be an admission by PROVIDER of
lability or acknowledgement of the validity of any claims asserted by
AHCA.
5. Payment shall be made to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749
And payment shail clearly indicate that it is per a settlement agreenzertt, shail reference
the DOAH Case Number, and shall reference the C.I. Number.
6. PROVIDER agrees that failure to pay any monies due and owing under the terms
of this Agreement shall constitute PROVIDER’S authorization for the Agency, without further
notice, to withhold the total remaining amount due under the terms of this agreement from any
monies due and owing to PROVIDER for any Medicaid claims.
7. AHCA reserves the right to enforce this Agreement under the laws of the
State of Florida, the Rules of the Medicaid Program, and all other applicable rules and
regulations.
8. The parties agree to bear their own attorney’s fees and costs, if any.
9. The signatories to this Agreement, acting in a representative capacity, represent that
they are duly authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the respective parties.
Furthermore, PROVIDER agrees that its signature alone binds PROVIDER to make the payment
as set forth in this agreement. The parties further agree that a facsimile or photocopy
reproduction of this agreement with PROVIDER’S signature shall be sufficient for the Agency
to enforce the agreement and to cancel the hearing in this matter.
10, This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the laws of
Florida. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement shall be in Leon County, Florida.
11. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between PROVIDER and the
AHCA, including anyone acting for, associated with or employed by them, conceming all
matters and supersedes any prior discussions, agreements or understandings; there are no
promises, representations or agreements between PROVIDER and the AHCA other than as set
forth herein. No modification or waiver of any provision shall be valid unless a written
amendment to the Agreement is completed and properly executed by the parties.
12. This is an Agreement of settlement and compromise, made in recognition that the
parties may have different or incorrect understandings, information and contentions, as to facts
and law, and with each party compromising and settling any potential correctness or
incorrectness of its understandings, information and contentions as to facts and law, so that no
misunderstanding or misinformation shall be a ground for rescission hereof.
13. PROVIDER expressly waives in this matter its right to any hearing pursuant to
sections 120.569 or 120.57, Florida Statutes, the making of findings of fact and conclusions of
law by the Agency, and all further and other proceedings to which it may be entitled by law or
rules of the Agency regarding this proceeding and any and all issues raised herein. PROVIDER
further agrees that the Agency should issue a Final Order which is consistent with the terms of
this settlement, that adopts this agreement and closes this matter.
14. Provider, does hereby discharge the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care
Administration, and its agents, representatives, and attorneys of and from all claims, demands,
actions, causes of action, suits, damages, losses and expenses, of any and every nature
whatsoever, arising out of or in any way related to this matter (DOAH Case No.: 01-2678; Prior
Case No.: 01-0517; C.I. No. — 07-0556-000-3) and AHCA’s actions herein, including, but not
limited to, any claims that were or may be asserted in any federal or state court or administrative
forum, including any claims arising out of this agreement, by or on behalf of Facility.
15. This Agreement is and shall be deemed jointly drafted and written by all parties to it
and shall not be construed or interpreted against the party originating or preparing it.
16. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law for any
reason, such provision shall be effective to the extent not so prohibited, and such prohibition
shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement.
17. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on each party’s
successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trustees.
18. All times stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement.
19. This Agreement shall be iri full force and effect upon execution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
20. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
PETITIONER,
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MACY Il, INC
BY:
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Dated: _\ Oo _ a001
ANTHONY C. VITALE, ESQ,
Attorney for Petitioner
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
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RUFUS NOBLE
Inspector General
Assistant General Counsel
, 2002
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Docket for Case No: 01-002678
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jul. 05, 2002 |
Final Order filed.
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Oct. 23, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 19, 2001 |
Agreed notice of Settlement (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 15, 2001 |
Motion in Limine (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 15, 2001 |
Motion to Compel Discovery (filed by Respondent via facsimile)
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Oct. 15, 2001 |
Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Aug. 29, 2001 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for October 25 and 26, 2001; 8:45 a.m.; Miami, FL).
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Aug. 16, 2001 |
Notice of Availability for Final Hearing (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Aug. 16, 2001 |
Notice of Availability for Final Hearing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Aug. 13, 2001 |
Notice of Availability for Final Hearing (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 09, 2001 |
Order Re-Opening Case issued.
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Jul. 06, 2001 |
Notice of Re-Open Proceeding and Set Final Hearing (filed via facsimile).
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Feb. 02, 2001 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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Feb. 02, 2001 |
Final Agency Audit Report filed. |
Feb. 02, 2001 |
Petition for Formal Hearing filed.
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