Petitioner: RODOLFO COLLANTE, M.D.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: STEPHEN F. DEAN
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Jul. 31, 2003
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, January 22, 2004.
Latest Update: Dec. 22, 2024
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATISS™ CARE ASM
RODOLFO COLLANTE, M.D., CLERK
Petitioner,
vs.
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CASE NO. 03-2821 MPI
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
JUDGE: Stephen F. Dean
Respondent.
RENDITION NO.: AHCA-04-Of¢40-S-MDO
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 _// ~~ day of ZEEYS, __, 2004, in
Tallahassee, Florida.
st
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Agency for Health Care Administration
STRATION
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:
Gregory A. Chaires, Esquire
Webster, Chaires & Partners, P.L.
Post Office Box 2310
Winter Park, FL 32790-2310
Jeffries H. Duvall, Assistant General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(Interoffice)
Timothy Byrnes, Chief
Medicaid Program Integrity
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #5
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice)
Willie Bivins
Finance & Accounting
Medicaid Accounts Receivables
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #14
(Inter office)
Stephen F. Dean
Administrative Law Judge
DOAH
(Interoffice)
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished
to the above named addresses by U.S. Mail on this the 2 i day ok F “ GL ;
2004.
Agency Clerk
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE BEARINGS
RODOLFO COLLANTE, M.D,
Petitioner,
ve. CASE NO. 03-2821 MP1
AUDIT NO. CL. 01-1696 —O00CM-M/HOT
07/12/00 - 07/31/02
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
CAH ” of “the Agency”), and RODOLFO COLLANTE, MD., (“PROVIDER”), by and
through the undessigned, 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, and neither party concedes the other’s position,
2 PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida.
3. In its final agency andit report dated Jume 26, 2003, AHCA notified PROVIDER
that a review of Medicaid claims performed by Medicaid Program Integrity (MPI) indicated that
some claims in whole or in part were not covered by Medicaid. The Agency sought
overpayment in the amount of $52,180.80. In response to the andit letter dated June 26, 2003,
PROVIDER filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing, which was assigned DOAH
Case No, 03-2821. The partics have agreed that the amount of $52,180.80, paid within 30 days
of the finalization of this settlement agreement, will be acceptable by the Agescy as fall payment
of audit number C.L 01-1696-000.
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4 In onder to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and the AHCA expressly agree ag follows:
. Q) ACA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the
overpayment issucs srising from the MPI review.
(2) —- Within thirty days of receipt of the final order, PROVIDER agrees to
take a single peyment of Fifty-two Thovsand, One Hundred Righty
Dollars and Bighty Cents, in full and complete settlement of all claims in
the proceedings before the Division of Adminisurative Hearings (OOAH
Case No. 03-2821 MPI).
@) PROVIDER and AHCA agree thaf full payment as set forth above will
resolve and settle this case completcly and release both parties from all
Habilities ariting from the audit referenced 23 CI. 01-1696-000.
(4) PROVIDER agrees thet it will not rebill the Medicaid Program in any
muamuer for claims that were not covered by Medicaid, which are the
subject of the audit in this case.
5. Payment shal} be made to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Modicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, Fhorida 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 emoumt due under the terms of this agreement from any
monies due and owing to PROVIDER for any Medicaid claims or to pursue any other remedy
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2. ABCA revarves the right to enforce this Agreement under the laws of the State of
Florids, the Rules of the Medicaid Program, and all other applicable rales and regulations.
8. Tinie settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or exror by either
Party with respect to this case or any other matter,
9. Each party shall bear its own attomcys’ fess 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 an behalf of the respective parties,
11. ‘This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the laws
of Florida. Vere for my action arising fran this Agreement shall be in Leon County, Florida.
12. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreernent between PROVIDER and the
AECA, including anyone acting for, associated with or employed by them, conceming all
matters and supersedes any prior discassions, agreements or understandings; there are no
Promigs, representations or agreements hetween PROVIDER and the AHCA other than as et
forth herein. No modification or waiver of any provision shall he valid unless a written
amendment to the Agreement is completed and propesly exocuted by the parties,
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 conchusions of
law by the Agency, and all further and other proceedings to which it may bc entitled by law or
rules of the Agency reganding this proceeding and any and all issues raised herein, PROVIDER
farther agrees that it shall not challenge or contest suy Fina! Order entered in this matter which is
consistent with the terms of this scttlement agreement in any forum now or in the future available
fo it, inchuting the right to any administrative proceeding, circuit or federal court action or any
appeal,
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4a ‘This Agroement is and shall be deemed jointly drafted end written by all parties 19
‘ stand shall not be ovostried of intexpceted agaiust the party originating of preparing it
KB. To the extent that amy provision of this Agreement is prohibited by Saw for any
reason, such provision shall be effective to the extent not so prohibited, and uch prohibition
shalt not affect any other provision, of this Agreement.
16. This Agreemem shall inaa 1a the benefit of and be binding on each party's
suocessors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trusteos.
17. _ All fimes stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement.
18. ‘This Agreement shall be in fall force and effect upon execution by the respective
. parties in counterpatt.
FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
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Docket for Case No: 03-002821MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 21, 2004 |
Final Order filed.
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Jan. 22, 2004 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 21, 2004 |
Joint Motion to Remand without Prejudice (filed by G. Chaires via facsimile).
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Dec. 04, 2003 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for January 29, 2004; 10:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Dec. 04, 2003 |
Joint Motion to Continue (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Dec. 04, 2003 |
Notice of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel (filed by J. Duvall, Esquire, via facsimile).
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Nov. 21, 2003 |
Notice of Filing Answers to Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 07, 2003 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for December 9 and 10, 2003; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Oct. 06, 2003 |
Joint Motion to Continue (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Sep. 17, 2003 |
Cancellation of Notice of Deposition Duces Tecum, Dr. Collante filed.
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Sep. 05, 2003 |
Notice of Deposition Duces Tecum (Dr. R. Collante, M.D.) filed via facsimile.
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Sep. 02, 2003 |
Corrected Notice of Deposition Duces Tecum, R. Collante (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 29, 2003 |
Notice of Deposition Duces Tecum, R. Collante (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 27, 2003 |
Notice of Service of Interrogatories & Request for Production of Documents (filed by G. Chaires via facsimile).
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Aug. 21, 2003 |
Notice of Service of Interrogatories, Request for Admissions, & Request for Production of Documents (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Aug. 11, 2003 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Aug. 11, 2003 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for October 14 and 15, 2003; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Aug. 08, 2003 |
Respondent`s Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 08, 2003 |
Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Aug. 01, 2003 |
Initial Order.
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Jul. 31, 2003 |
Final Agency Audit Report; Review Determination(s); Notice of Administrative Hearing and Mediation Rights filed.
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Jul. 31, 2003 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jul. 31, 2003 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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