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PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST, D/B/A JACKSON MEMORIAL LONG TERM CARE CENTER vs AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, 05-001518MPI (2005)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 05-001518MPI Visitors: 7
Petitioner: PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST, D/B/A JACKSON MEMORIAL LONG TERM CARE CENTER
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: FLORENCE SNYDER RIVAS
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Apr. 26, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, July 7, 2005.

Latest Update: Jun. 15, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA i AGENCY FOR HEATH CARE ADMINISTRATION. PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST, d/b/a JACKSON MEMORIAL LONG TERM CARE CENTER, Petitioner, CASE NO. 05-1518MPI Audit No. 02-0650-000 AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, RENDITION NO.: AHCA-C5- C4WyrS-MDO Respondent. / _ 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 “settlement agreement”. Based on the foregoing, this proceeding is CLOSED. DONE. and ORDERED on this the ps. day of MAA ET , 2005, in Tallahassee, Florida. Al evine, 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: Eugene Shy, Jr. Assistant County Attorney Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 N.W. 12° Avenue Miami, Florida 33136-1096 Debora Fridie, Esquire Attorney for Agency AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 2727 Mahan Drive Fort Knox Building 3, Mail Stop 3 Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Florence Snyder Rivas Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 Medicaid Program Integrity 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 ae day of Age ' 2005. Agency Clerk State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Mail Stop 3 Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403 STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST, d/b/a JACKSON MEMORIAL LONG TERM CARE CENTER Petitioner, DOAH Case No. 05-1518MPI C.I. NO. 02-0650-000 AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, Respondent . / STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST, d/b/a JACKSON MEMORIAL LONG TERM CARE CENTER (“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 is a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida, operating under provider number 1032771 00. 3. In its Final Agency Audit Reports C.I. No. 02-0650-000- 3/H/RDS (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 repayment of an overpayment in the amount of $54,739.70. In response, PROVIDER Page 1 of 8 DOAH Case No. 05-1518MPI Public Health Trust vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement petitioned for a formal administrative hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings, Case No. 05-1518MPI. 4. After the provider requested a formal hearing, AHCA reviewed documentation that was previously unavailable to them. Based upon that review, AHCA adjusted the overpayment to $11,443.19. PROVIDER agreed to pay the adjusted overpayment plus some of AHCA’s investigative costs, in the amount of $3,556.81, for a total repayment of $15,000.00. 5. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings, PROVIDER and AHCA expressly agree as follows: (a) AHCA will accept the payment set forth herein as a complete resolution of the overpayment issues arising from the MPI review cited in paragraphs 3 and 4 above. (b) Within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Final Order, PROVIDER agrees to make a single payment to AHCA of Fifteen Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($15,000.00). AHCA retains the right to perform a 6- month follow-up review. (c) PROVIDER is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of the payment. Failure to timely make the payment will render the balance due and payable immediately, Page 2 of 8 DOAH Case No. 05-1518MPI Public Health Trust vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement with interest, and interest will continue to accrue until the entire balance is paid. PROVIDER and AHCA agree that full payment as set forth above will resolve and settle this case completely and release all parties from all liabilities arising from the findings in the audit referenced as C.I. Number02- 0650-000. 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 agrees to fully cooperate with any follow up reviews conducted by the Agency. Payment shall be made to: AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION Medicaid Accounts Receivable Post Office Box 13749 Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749 And payment shall clearly indicate that it is per a stipulation and agreement and shall reference the C.I. Number and the Provider 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 Page 3 of 8 DOAH Case No. 05-1518MPI Public Health Trust vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement this agreement from any monies due and owing to PROVIDER for any Medicaid claims. 7. AHCA reserves the right to enforce this Stipulation and 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 other costs, if any. 9. The signatories to this Agreement, acting ina 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. PROVIDER shall furnish the actual signed Stipulation and Agreement to AHCA; however a facsimile copy shall be sufficient to enable AHCA to cancel a hearing scheduled in this case. 10. This Agreement shall be construed in accerdance 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, concerning all matters and Page 4 of 8 DOAH Case No. 05-1518MPI Public Health Trust vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement 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 fication or waiver of any provision shall be valid unless a modi 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. This Stipulation and Agreement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or error by either party with respect to this case or any other matter. However, the parties believe that this matter should be resolved because the parties have agreed to the terms contained within this agreement. 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 Page 5 of 8 DOAH Case No. 05-1518MPI Public Health Trust vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement 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 Stipulation and Agreement, 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, C.I. No. 02-0650-00 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 Provider. 15. This Stipulation and 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 Stipulation and Agreement is prohibited by law, for any reason, such provision shall be effective to the extent not so prohibited, Page 6 of 8 DOAH Case No. 05-1518MPI Public Health Trust vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement and such prohibition shall not affect any other provision of this Stipulation and Agreement. 17. This Stipulation and 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 in this Stipulation and Agreement. 19. This Stipulation and Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective parties in counterpart. PETITIONER PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST, D/B/A MEMORIAL LONG TERM CARE CENTER MAK. Date: Tf 7 , 2005 BY: “Ev Pfec C (Printed name and title) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ATTORNEY Li, ‘ o/ vi BY: Dated: , 2005 EVGere | 7 Je Beh sda Choos fit Rene, (Printed name of atto ney) Page 7 of 8 DOAH Case No. 05-1518MPI Public Health Trust vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3 Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403 Date: e-/ Ss , 2005 JAMES D. BOY: Inspector General Clucche. Colavaos Date: # | a 2005 WEDLTAM HL-ROBERTS CHEISTA CHUAWAS Aeting General Counsel Qebna Frtulkh Date: Fh tL. 2005 DEBORA E. FRIDIE Assistant General Counsel Page 8 of 8

Docket for Case No: 05-001518MPI
Issue Date Proceedings
Aug. 24, 2005 Final Order filed.
Jul. 07, 2005 Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
Jul. 07, 2005 Notice of Stipulation in Principle and Joint Motion to Close File filed.
May 31, 2005 Respondent`s Second Request for Production of Documents filed.
May 11, 2005 Respondent`s First Request for Production of Documents filed.
May 11, 2005 Respondent`s Notice of Service of Interrogatories and Expert Interrogatories filed.
May 05, 2005 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
May 05, 2005 Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (video hearing set for July 21 and 22, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
Apr. 28, 2005 Notice of Unavailability of Counsel for the Respondent Agency filed.
Apr. 28, 2005 Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
Apr. 27, 2005 Initial Order.
Apr. 26, 2005 Pharmacy Audit - Final Report filed.
Apr. 26, 2005 Final Agency Audit Report filed.
Apr. 26, 2005 Request for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
Apr. 26, 2005 Order of Dismissal without Prejudice Pursuant to Sections 120.54 and 120.569, Florida Statutes and Rules 28-106.111 and 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code to Allow for Amendment and Resubmission of Petition filed.
Apr. 26, 2005 Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Amended Petition Requesting Formal Hearing filed.
Apr. 26, 2005 Notice of Appearance (filed by E. Shy, Esquire).
Apr. 26, 2005 Letter to Mr. Shoop from E. Shy concerning filing Notice of Appearance and Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Amended Petition Requesting Formal Hearing filed.
Apr. 26, 2005 Order Granting Extension of Time to Respond to the Order of Dismissal without Prejudice filed.
Apr. 26, 2005 Amended Request for Formal Hearing filed.
Apr. 26, 2005 Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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