Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: 5V`S PHARMACY, INC.
Judges: ERROL H. POWELL
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Sep. 15, 2006
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, February 20, 2007.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
FILED
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH GARE ADMINISTRATION AGENCY CLERK
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE JUDGE ERROLH.POWELL, 7 ~
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Respondent RENDITION NO.: AHCA<*OROt S-MDO
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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.
DONE and ORDERED on this the /@_ day of LED , 2007, in
Tallahassee, Florida.
joc Cc. te. Tes M.D., 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:
Jeffries H. Duvall, Esquire
Agency for Health Care Administration
(Interoffice Mail)
Jose M. Herrera, Esq.
Jose M. Herrera, P.A.
1401 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 200
Coral Gables, 33134
(U.S. Mail)
The Honorable Errol H. Powell
Division of Administrative Hearings
The DeSoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(U.S. Mail)
Linda Keen, Inspector General
Agency for Health Care Administration
(Interoffice Mail)
Tim Byrnes, Bureau Chief, MPI
Agency for Health Care Administration
(Interoffice Mail)
Finance & Accounting
Agency for Health Care Administration
(interoffice Mail)
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 and/or Interoffice Mail on this
the /Pday of Are? , 2007.
Richard Shoop, Esquire
Agency Clerk
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop 3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
Tel: (850) 922-5873
Fax: (850) 921-0158
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
5 V’s PHARMACY, INC.,
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO. 06-3492MPI
CI. NO. 06-4344-000
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE Judge Errol H. Powell
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
(“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and 5 V’s PHARMACY, INC. (“PROVIDER”), by and through the
undersigned, hereby stipulates and agrees as follows:
1. This Agreement is entered into for the purpose of memorializing the final
resolution of the matters set forth in this Agreement.
2. PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider (Medicaid provider no. 0254983-00) in the
State of Florida,
3. In its final agency audit report dated July 14, 2006, AHCA notified PROVIDER
that a 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 overpayment in the amount of $295,893.24. In response to the audit letter dated July 14,
2006, PROVIDER filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing! Subsequently and after
additional information was provided, AHCA reviewed the disputed claims and determined the
outstanding amount of overpayment should be adjusted to $280,164.62 plus a $5,000.00 fine.
The PROVIDER was also sanctioned with the requirement of a Corrective Action Plan in the
form of an acknowledgement statement.
4. 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 in settlement of the
overpayment issues arising from the MPI review.
PROVIDER agrees to make a single payment of forty-five thousand one
hundred sixty-four dollars and sixty-two cents ($45,164.62) including a
$5,000 fine, within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the Final Order.
The balance of $240,000.00 shall be paid in 12 monthly installments.
Such indebtedness shall incur interest at the statutory rate as set forth in
Section 409.913, Florida Statutes. Payment of the above shail
constitute full and complete settlement of all claims in this matter.
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.1. No. 06-4344-000.
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.
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, except as set forth
herein.
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 counterpatt.
20. PROVIDER further acknowledges that:
a) Medicaid policy defines the varying levels of care and expertise required for the
evaluation and management procedure codes for office visits. Medicaid uses the Physician’s
Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) book, which contains complete descriptions of the
standard codes. Medical records must state the necessity for and extent of services provided. The
following requirements may vary according to the service rendered: history; physical
assessment; chief complaint on each visit; diagnostic test and results; diagnosis; treatment plan,
including prescriptions; medications, supplies, scheduling frequency for follow-up or other
services; progress reports, treatment rendered; the author of each (medical record) entry must be
identified and must authenticate his or her entry by signature, written initials or computer entry;
dates of service; and referrals to other services.
b) Pursuant to Section 409.913(7)(£), Florida Statutes, a provider has an obligation to
ensure that claims for payment under the Medicaid program are documented by records made at
the time the goods or services were provided. The Agency is authorized under Section 409.913,
Florida Statutes to require repayment for goods or services that are not so documented.
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FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
Craig H. Smith
General Counsel
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Kim Kellum
Chief Medicaid Counsel
Dated: FAG , 2007
Dated: 2007
Dated: 3-2 2007
Dated: —1{1_ 2007
Docket for Case No: 06-003492MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 20, 2007 |
Final Order filed.
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Feb. 20, 2007 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Feb. 20, 2007 |
Motion to Withdraw Request for Hearing filed.
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Feb. 16, 2007 |
Amended Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for February 20 and 21, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL; amended as to location, time and video).
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Feb. 15, 2007 |
Order Regarding Motion to Permit Respondent to Appear via Video Teleconference.
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Feb. 15, 2007 |
Order Reserving Ruling on Motion to Amend and Denying Motion to Continue.
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Feb. 12, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Objection to Respondent`s Motion to Amend the Petition and Motion for Continuance filed.
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Feb. 09, 2007 |
Joint Prehearing Stipulation filed.
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Feb. 07, 2007 |
Motion to Permit Respondent to Appear Via Video Conferencing filed.
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Jan. 31, 2007 |
Respondent 5V`s Pharmacy, Inc.`s Motion to Amend the Petition and to Continue Administrative Hearing filed.
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Nov. 17, 2006 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for February 20 and 21, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 17, 2006 |
Petitioner`s Objection to Respondent`s Motion for Continuance filed.
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Nov. 15, 2006 |
Respondent 5V`s Pharmacy, Inc.`s Motion to Continue Administrative Hearing filed.
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Nov. 14, 2006 |
Petitioner`s Production of Exhibits filed.
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Nov. 02, 2006 |
Notice of Appearance as Co-counsel (filed by T. Wilks).
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Oct. 05, 2006 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Oct. 05, 2006 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for December 7 and 8, 2006; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Sep. 29, 2006 |
Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Sep. 18, 2006 |
Initial Order.
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Sep. 15, 2006 |
Final Audit Report filed.
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Sep. 15, 2006 |
Request for Formal Administrative Hearing Pursuant to Florida Statute 120.569 and 120.570 filed.
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Sep. 15, 2006 |
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.
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Sep. 15, 2006 |
Order Granting Extension of Time to Respond to the Order of Dismissal without Prejudice filed. (August 30, 2006)
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Sep. 15, 2006 |
Order Granting Extension of Time to Respond to the Order of Dismissal without Prejudice filed. (September 5, 2006)
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Sep. 15, 2006 |
Amended Request for Formal Administrative Hearing Pursuant to Florida Statute 120.569 and 120.570 filed.
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Sep. 15, 2006 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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