Petitioner: P & D PHARMACY DISCOUNT, INC., D/B/A ISABEL PHARMACY
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: CLAUDE B. ARRINGTON
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Nov. 05, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, February 20, 2003.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA ns
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
P&D PHARMACY DISCOUNT, INC. mS &,
d/b/a ISABEL PHARMACY, vot
Petitioner, Ch c bea.
CASE NO. 02-4299MPI
vs.
PROVIDER NO. 105762600
STATE OF FLORIDA, AUDIT C.I. NO. 00-1709-000-3
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE Rendition No. AHCA-03- -S-MDP
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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FINAL ORDER
THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a Settlement
Agreement, which is 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 77_ day of for | , 2003,
in Tallahassee, Florida.
i a MD, 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)
Howard J. Hochman, Esquire
7695 SW 104" Street, Suite 210
Miami, Florida 33156
(U.S. Mail)
Claude B. Arrington
Administrative Law Judge
Division of Administrative Hearings
The DeSoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassce, Florida 32399-3060
Tim Byrnes, Chief, Medicaid Program Integrity
JoAnn Jackson, Medicaid Program Integrity
John Hoover, Finance and Accounting
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I 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 ve day
of wor \__, 2003.
Chace Tha so
Lealand McCharen, Esquire
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 ns,
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS S
P&D PHARMACY DISCOUNT, INC.
d/b/a ISABEL PHARMACY,
Petitioner,
VS. CASE NO. 02-4299
STATE OF FLORIDA,
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
(“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and P&D Pharmacy Discount, Inc. d/b/a Isabel Pharmacy
(“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 resolving
the disputes between them and avoiding the costs and burdens of further litigation. Neither party
concedes the other’s position.
2. PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida, provider number
105762600 and was a provider during the audit period.
3. In its final agency audit report (final agency action) dated April 12, 2001, AHCA
notified PROVIDER that review of Medicaid claims performed by Medicaid Program Integrity
(MPI), Office of the Inspector General, indicated that certain claims, in whole or in part, were
not covered by Medicaid. The Agency sought recoupment of this overpayment, in the amount of
$25,951.40. In response to the audit letter dated April 12, 2001, PROVIDER filed a petition for
a formal administrative hearing, which was assigned DOAH Case No. 01-1967.
P&D Pharmacy Discount, Inc. d/b/a Isabel Pharmacy
Settlement Agreement
4. Subsequent to the original audit that took place in this matter and in preparation
for trial, AHCA re-reviewed the PROVIDER’s claims and evaluated additional documentation
submitted by the PROVIDER. As a result, AHCA determined that the overpayment was
adjusted to $20,151.65. The PROVIDER again submitted additional documentation for review
and the overpayment was adjusted to $9,490.35.
5. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and the AHCA expressly agree as follows:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the
overpayment issues arising from the MPI review.
Within thirty days of receipt of the final order, PROVIDER agrees to
make a lump sum payment of nine thousand four hundred ninety dollars
and thirty-five cents ($9,490.35) in full and complete settlement of all
claims in the proceedings before the Division of Administrative Hearings
(DOAH Case No. 02-4299). AHCA retains the right to perform a 6-month
follow-up review.
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 C.I. 00-1709-
000-3.
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.
P&D Pharmacy Discount, Inc. d/b/a Isabel Pharmacy
Settlement Agreement
6. Payment shall be made to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. This settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or error by either
party with respect to this case or any other matter.
10. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, if any.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
P&D Pharmacy Discount, Inc. d/b/a isabel Pharmacy
Settlement Agreement
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17, 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.
18. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on each party’s
successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trustees.
19. All times stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement.
P&D Pharmacy Discount, Inc. d/b/a Isabel Pharmacy
Settlement Agreement
20. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
P&D PHARMACY DISCOUNT, INC. d/b/a ISABEL PHARMACY
Dated: 4) 2f — _, 2003
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
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Assistant General Counsel
JES BUSH, GOVERNOR
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President
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d/b/a Isabel Pharmacy
2360 West 68° Streec
Hialeah, Florida 33016
RE: FINAL AGENCY AUDIT REPORT
C.I. No. 00-170S-000-3/H/JIDI
Dear. Ms. Delgado:
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2000. The audit period was = 98, through
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May 26, 2000. The Floride Me
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Medicaid during the audit period. This conciusion is supported
by the audit results.
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violation of these provisions, those funds must be repaid
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If you accept or concur with these Zindings, please send your
check in the amount of $25,951.40, for the identified
overpayment, made payabie to the Florida Agency for Health Care
Administration, to:
Agency for
Medicaid Acc
Post Office
Tallahassee,
(Note: The check must be payable to the Florida Agency for
Health Care Administration, not to any employee of the
agency.) To ensure proper credit, be sure that your
provider number is shown on your check. Questions
regarding payment should be directed to Ms. Willie Bivens
at (850) 487-4298.
You have the right to request a formal or informal hearing
pursuant to section 120.569, F.S. iia petition for formal
hearing is made, the petition must be made in compliance with
rule section 28-106.201, F.A.C. Please note that rule sect:
28-106.201(2), F.A.C., specifies that the petition shall cont
a@ concise discussion of specific items in dispute.
Additionally, you are hereby informed that if a request for a
hearing is made, the request or petition must be received within
twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to
timely request a hearing shail be ceemed @ waiver of your right
to a hearing.
It is important that a request for an informal hearing or a
petition for a formal hearing be sent only to the following
address:
Mr. Charles G. Ginn, Chie=
Medicaid Program Integzi
Office of the Inspector
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Do not send requests or petitions to any other address. zi
hearing request is not received witnin 21 days from the date of
receipt of this letter, the to such hearing is waived, and
repayment of the above-stiptlea overpeyment wiil be due and
pevable at the end of that 21-day period.
Isabel Pharmacy T ) @
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Any questions that you may have this matter should be
Girecrec to; Ms. JoAnn D. 3 Pharmacist, cy for
Health Care Administrati 3 i Program integr 1
cei the Inspector Generel, 27 ve, Mail Stop # 6,
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403, “Stebnone number (850) 922-
4374.
D. Kenneth Yon
Program Administrator
Mecicaid Program Integrity
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Attachments
cc:1 Medicaid Program Integrity Administrative Section
Medicaid Accounts Receivable, At on: Willie Bivens
Heritage Information Systems, Inc.’
, Medicaid Program Development, Pharmacy Services
Area Medicaid Office
C:\HeritageAudits\isabelPharmAAL
Docket for Case No: 02-004299MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 06, 2003 |
Final Order filed.
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Feb. 20, 2003 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Feb. 20, 2003 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Feb. 19, 2003 |
Joint Motion to Hold Case in Abeyance (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Dec. 20, 2002 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for March 6 and 7, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Dec. 19, 2002 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Nov. 15, 2002 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Nov. 15, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for January 23 and 24, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 13, 2002 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Nov. 06, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Nov. 05, 2002 |
Response to Order for Petition to Show Cause filed.
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Nov. 05, 2002 |
Final Agency Audit Report filed.
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Nov. 05, 2002 |
Amended Renewed Petition for Formal Hearing filed.
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Nov. 05, 2002 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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