Petitioner: DIANA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: FLORENCE SNYDER RIVAS
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Jan. 28, 2003
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, April 23, 2003.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
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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 this 2 day of _—“W#~& ;
2003, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.
Afewar! An
pf Rhonda M. Medows, MD, Secretary
Agency for Health Care
Administration
A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS
ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW WHICH SHALL BE INSTITUTED BY
FILING ONE COPY OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE AGENCY CLERK
AND A SECOND COPY, ALONG WITH FILING FEE AS PRESCRIBED BY
LAW, IN-THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL WHERE THE AGENCY
MAINTAINS ITS HEADQUARTERS OR WHERE A PARTY RESIDES.
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REVIEW PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE FLORIDA APPELLATE RULES. THE NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST
BE FILED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RENDITION OF THE ORDER
TO BE REVIEWED.
Copies furnished to:
Jesus O. Cervantes, Esquire
8550 West Flagler Street
Suite 120
Miami, Florida 32206
(U.S. Mail)
Tom Barnhart, Esq.
Agency for Health Care
Administration
2727 Mahan Drive Bldg #3 MS#3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Mary Clemmons
(Interoffice Mail)
Florence Snyder Rivas
Administrative Law Judge
The Desoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3060
(U.S. Mail)
Finance & Accounting
Agency for Health Care
Administration
2727 Mahan Drive Bldg MS#14
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Timothy Byrnes
Bureau Chief of MPI
2002 Old St. Augustine Rd.
Bidg. D
Tallahassee, FL 32301
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of this Final
Order was served on the above-named person(s) by U.S. Mail, or the
,
method designated, on this the || day of _¢ Ae -
2003.
Chacas 17 Cu Yaseen
‘=“Lealand McCharen, Agency Clerk
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
DIANA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC.,
Petitioner,
DOAH CASE NO. 03-0310MPI
AHCA Provider No. 022140600
Audit No. C.I. 02-0168-000-3
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 DIANA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, 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 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
022140600 and was a provider during the audit period.
3. In its final agency audit report (final agency action) dated September 23, 2002,
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 $25,571.33. In response to the audit letter dated September 23, 2002, PROVIDER
filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing, which was assigned DOAH Case No. 03-
0310MPI. Based on subsequent documentation submitted by the PROVIDER, the Overpayment
was subsequently adjusted to $17,163.01.
4. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and the AHCA expressly agree as follows:
qd) AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the
overpayment issues arising from the MPI review.
(2) PROVIDER and AHCA agree to a settlement amount of Eleven Thousand
Dollars ($1 1,000.00), including $500.00 in investigative costs.
PROVIDER agrees to make a lump sum payment of $11,000.00 within
thirty-days of receipt of the Final Order.
(3) 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. 02-0168-
000-3.
(4) 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.
(5) PROVIDER will cooperate in a comprehensive follow-up review within 6
months of the Final Order in this case to ensure that PROVIDER is billing
Medicaid correctly.
filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing, which was assigned DOAH Case No. 03-
0310MPI. Based on subsequent documentation submitted by the PROVIDER, the overpayment
was subsequently adjusted to $17,163.01.
4. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and the AHCA expressly agree as follows:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the
overpayment issues arising from the MPI review.
PROVIDER and AHCA agree to a settlement amount of Eleven Thousand
Dollars ($11,000.00), including $500.00 in investigative costs.
PROVIDER agrees to make a lump sum payment of $11,000.00 within
thirty-days of receipt of the Final Order.
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. 02-0168-
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.
PROVIDER will cooperate in a comprehensive follow-up review within 6
months of the Final Order in this case to ensure that PROVIDER is billing
Medicaid correctly.
5. Payment shall be made to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749
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. This settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or error by either
party with respect to this case or any other matter.
9. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, if any.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
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 in full force and effect upon execution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
, 2003
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
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Inspector General
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Valda Clark Christian —
General Counsel ,
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Tom Barnhart
Assistant General Counsel
Docket for Case No: 03-000310MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jun. 13, 2003 |
Final Order filed.
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Apr. 23, 2003 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 22, 2003 |
Joint Motion to Cancel Final Hearing and Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed via facsimile).
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Apr. 04, 2003 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for April 30, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Apr. 04, 2003 |
Response to Motion for Continuance (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Apr. 03, 2003 |
(Joint) Prehearing Stipulation (filed via facsimile).
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Apr. 03, 2003 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by J. Cervantes via facsimile).
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Mar. 14, 2003 |
Notice of Taking Deposition, M. Hurtado (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Feb. 17, 2003 |
Respondent`s Notice of Service of Respondent`s First Interrogatories to Petitioner (filed via facsimile).
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Feb. 05, 2003 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Feb. 05, 2003 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for April 7, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Feb. 04, 2003 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Jan. 29, 2003 |
Initial Order issued.
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Jan. 28, 2003 |
Final Agency Audit Report filed.
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Jan. 28, 2003 |
Amended Request for Formal Hearing filed.
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Jan. 28, 2003 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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