Petitioner: MSS BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION, D/B/A IMMUNECARE INFUSION
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: J. D. PARRISH
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Aug. 23, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, March 4, 2005.
Latest Update: Nov. 18, 2024
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MSS BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION
d/b/a IMMUNECARE INFUSION,
Petitioner,
CASE NO. 02-3480MPI
PROVIDER NO. 106159300
STATE OF FLORIDA, AUDIT C.I. NO. 98-1061-000-3
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE CASE NO. 04-3028MPI
ADMINISTRATION, AUDIT C.1. NO. 00-0423-000-3
Rendition No. AHCA-05- _ -S-MDP
vs.
Respondent.
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FINAL ORDER
THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a Settlement
Agreement. The parties are directed to comply with the terms of the attached
settlement agreement. Based on the foregoing, this file is CLOSED.
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DONE and ORDERED on this the _7 day of _ ZWwve , 2005,
in Tallahassee, Florida.
fea Levine, 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:
L. William Porter II, Esquire
Agency for Health Care
Administration
(Interoffice Mail)
Geoffrey D. Smith, Esquire
Blank, Meenan & Smith
204 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(U.S. Mail)
J.D. Parrish
Administrative Law Judge
Division of Administrative Hearings
The DeSoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
Tim Byrnes, Chief, Medicaid Program Integrity
Susan WilliamsyMedicaid Program Integrity
JoAnn Jacksop;Medicaid Program Integrity
John Hoover, Finance and Accounting
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has
been furnished to the above named addressees by U.S. Mail on this the F day
of Zane , 2005.
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Richard Shoop, Esquire
Agency Clerk
State of Florida
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
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DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
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STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
(“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and MSS Biomedical Corporation d/b/a Immunecare Infusion
(“PROVIDER”), by and through the undersigned, hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
1. The two parties enter into this agreement for the purpose of memorializing the
resolution to this matter.
2. PROVIDER was a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida, provider number
106159300 and was a provider during the audit period.
3. In its Final Agency Audit Reports (final agency action) dated April 14, 2000 (02-
3480) and August 2, 2004 (04-3028), AHCA notified PROVIDER that review of Medicaid
claims performed by Medicaid Program Integrity (MPI), Office of the AHCA Inspector General,
indicated certain claims, in whole or in part, has been inappropriately paic by Medicaid. The
Agency sought recoupment of these overpayments, in the amounts of $1,650,373.36 and
$460,601.30 respectfully, for a total overpayment of $2,110,974.66. In response to the audit
letters dated April 14, 2000 and August 2, 2004, PROVIDER filed petitions for formal
IMMUNECARE INFUSION
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
administrative hearings, which were assigned DOAH Case Nos. 02-3480 and 04-3028. The
matters were consolidated for trial. The investigation and exchange of data continued during
discovery and trial preparation.
4. In reference to CI 98-1061-000, based upon all of the documentation and
information available to MPI, the overpayment was adjusted to $483,046.28 (invoice review). In
reference to CI 00-0423-000 the overpayment was adjusted to $83,860 (prescription review) for
a total overpayment of $566,906.28.
5, The Agency agrees to accept a lump sum payment of six hundred thousand
dollars ($600,000.00) (the established value of claims in pre-payment review, see § 6), which
represents the combined adjusted overpayments of $566,906.28 plus $33,092.72 in investigative
costs.
6. During the audits the PROVIDER was involved in a prepayment review of
$759,523.60 in intercepted claim payments. Using standard adjustment parameters, the Agency
agrees that the PROVIDER would be entitled to payment of at least $600,C00 from the claims
that were the subject of those now-voided warrants. The Agency agrees to a final resolution that
absolves the Agency of any obligation to pay the claims that were the subject of those now-
voided warrants, and uses the value therein, at 100%, to settle the matters herein. No further
payments are due to the PROVIDER. No further payments, beyond this agreement, are due from
the PROVIDER.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
7. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and the AHCA expressly agree as follows:
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AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein :n settlement of the
overpayment issues arising from the MPI review. Such payment by offset
or use of the voided warrants or suspended payments shall be made within
30 days, or at a time, which is convenient for the Agency.
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 audits referenced as C.J. 98-
1061-000-3 and 00-0423-000-3. No further payments on the claims of this
audit are due from or to either party.
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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. This settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or error by either
party with respect to this case or any other matter.
11. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, if any.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
12, 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.
13. 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.
14. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between PROVIDER and the
AHCA, including anyone acting for, associated with or employed by them, concerning 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.
15. 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.
16. 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 it shall not challenge or contest any Final Order entered in this matter which is
consistent with the terms of this settlement agreement in any forum now or in the future available
to it, including the right to any administrative proceeding, circuit or federal court action or any
appeal.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. | This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on each party’s
successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trustees.
20. All times stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement.
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21. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
MSS BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION d/b/a IMMUNECARE INFUSION
whhn L LL Me Dated: Mav ch 25, 2005
BY: | SUITE SA Ac
(Print name)
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-54f}3
Dated: b- 7 2005
Jafies D. Boyd
Inspector General
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Dated: Bb - YEG , 2005
Docket for Case No: 02-003480MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jun. 10, 2005 |
Final Order filed.
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Mar. 04, 2005 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Mar. 03, 2005 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Feb. 16, 2005 |
Order Denying Motion for Summary Recommended Order.
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Feb. 03, 2005 |
Respondent`s Supplemental Witness List filed.
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Feb. 02, 2005 |
Notice of Filing Cases in Support of Motion for Summary Recommended Order filed.
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Jan. 28, 2005 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum filed.
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Jan. 13, 2005 |
Response in Opposition to Petitioner`s Amended Motion for Summary Recommended Order (filed by Respondent).
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Jan. 11, 2005 |
Amended Motion for Summary Recommended Order (filed by Petitioner).
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Jan. 04, 2005 |
Notice of Telephonic Motion Hearing (telephonic hearing will be held January 31, 2005; 10:00 am)
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Jan. 04, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for March 7 and 8, 2005; 9:00 am; Tallahassee, FL). |
Jan. 03, 2005 |
Respondent`s Amended Witness List filed.
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Dec. 17, 2004 |
Petitioner`s Witness and Exhibit Lists filed.
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Dec. 16, 2004 |
Joint Motion to Reschedule Hearing filed.
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Dec. 14, 2004 |
Response in Opposition to Petitioner`s Motion for Summary Recommended Order filed.
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Dec. 10, 2004 |
Respondent`s Witness and Exhibit List filed.
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Dec. 08, 2004 |
Motion for Summary Recommended Order filed.
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Dec. 01, 2004 |
Notice of Providing Answers to Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Nov. 30, 2004 |
Reply to Response for Motion for Continuance filed.
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Nov. 24, 2004 |
Agency`s Response to Petitioner`s Motion for Continuance filed.
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Nov. 23, 2004 |
Petitioner`s Motion for Continuance filed.
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Nov. 23, 2004 |
Notice of Taking Depositions Duces Tecum filed.
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Nov. 02, 2004 |
First Request for Production of Documents to Agency for Health Care Administration (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Nov. 02, 2004 |
Notice of Service of First Interrogatories to Agency for Health Care Administration (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Sep. 30, 2004 |
Subpoena ad Testificandum (W. Bebell) filed via facsimile.
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Sep. 30, 2004 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum, M. Sachs, W. Bebell (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 09, 2004 |
Response to Motion to Consolidate; Opposition to Actual Consolidation, Agreement as to Coordination of Matters for Trial (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Sep. 08, 2004 |
Order of Consolidation and Notice of Hearing. (Case Nos. 02-3480MPI and 04-3028 are consolidated; hearing scheduled for December 16 and 17, 2004)
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Aug. 23, 2004 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for December 16 and 17, 2004; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Aug. 18, 2004 |
Joint Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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May 28, 2004 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for October 6 and 7, 2004; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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May 25, 2004 |
Unopposed Motion for Continuance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Nov. 17, 2003 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Nov. 17, 2003 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for June 18, 2004; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 14, 2003 |
Joint Status Report (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 03, 2003 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for December 18, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Jul. 02, 2003 |
Joint Status Report (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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May 01, 2003 |
Order Continuing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by June 30, 2003).
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Apr. 29, 2003 |
Joint Status Report (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Dec. 06, 2002 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by May 6, 2003).
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Dec. 05, 2002 |
Unopposed Motion to Place Case in Abeyance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Sep. 09, 2002 |
Order Granting Motion to Reopen and Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for January 20 and 21, 2003; 9:00am; Tallahassee).
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Aug. 23, 2002 |
Motion to Re-Open (Formely Filed Under DOAH Case No. 00-2971 filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 20, 2000 |
Final Agency Audit Report filed.
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Jul. 20, 2000 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jul. 20, 2000 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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