Petitioner: CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF TAMPA, INC., D/B/A YBOR CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: LAWRENCE P. STEVENSON
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Filed: Nov. 07, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, February 21, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH-CARE ADMINISTRATION (j
CONS@LIDATED GROUP OF TAMPA,
INC., d/b/a YBOR CITY HEALTHCARE
AND REHABILITATION
Petitionér,
vs. . CASE NO.: 00-4557 ALS
PROVIDER NO.: 212164
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY AUDIT NO.: NioocoeaM
FOR HEALTH CARE -
ADMINISTRATION, RENDITION NO.: AHCA-O1- ti 5-S-MDA
Respondent.
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FINAL ORDER
This cause came before me for the purpose of issuing a final agency order, it
appearing from the Settlement Agreement, attached and incorporated herein, that there are
no remaining disputed issues of fact.
. FINDINGS OF FACT
1 ) On February 5, 2001, a Settlement Agreement between the parties was
executed which dismissed the Petitioners case against the Agency. .
2. There are no remaining disputed issues of fact or law.
. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Agency has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter pursuant to
Section 120. 57 , Fla. Stat. (2000), The parties are directed to comply with the terms of the
Stipulation, Settlement and Dismissal. The petition is dismissed and the file is closed this
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BY day ot lary, 2001.
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, 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 OF PROCEEDINGS
SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA APPELLATE
RULES. THE NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE
RENDITION OF THE ORDER TO BE REVIEWED.
Copies Furnished to:
Lawrence P. Stevenson Mary Stewart, CPA
Administrative Law Judge Manager, Audit Services
DOAH ' AHCA, Bldg. #3
1230 Apalachee Parkway 2727 Mahan Drive
- Tallahassee, FL 32399-3060 Tallahassee, FL 32308
Steven Grigas, Esquire
_ AHCA, Bldg. #3
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Michael Bittman, Esquire
. Gray Harris Robinson, P.A.
PO Box 3068
Orlando, FL 32802
” CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been
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furnished to the above named addressees by U.S. Mail on this the / Kay of E of Eebroaty,
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2001.
. Power, Esquire
Agency Clerk
State of Florida
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.. STATE OF FLORIDA |
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF
TAMPA, INC., d/b/a YBOR
CITY HEALTHCARE AND
REHABILITATION CENTER,
Petitioner,
vs. DOAH CASE NO. 00-4557
AGENCY FOR HEALTH
CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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STIPULATION AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This stipulation and settlement agreement is entered into by and between the
Agency for Health Care Administration (“Agency”), and Consolidated Group of Tampa, Inc.,
d/b/a Ybor City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (“Ybor City”).
WHEREAS, Ybor City filed a petition with the Division of Administrative Hearings
(DOAH) challenging the Agency's audit of its Medicaid cost reports for the periods ending
August 31, 1896, and August 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the parties entered into settlement negotiations and as a result of those
negotiations, the undersigned parties now desire to resolve this proceeding without the
necessity of future litigation and expense; and %
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WHEREAS, the parties agree that upon execution of this stipulation and settlement
agreement, this proceeding will be voluntarily dismissed with prejudice.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the
sufficiency of which is acknowledged by all parties, it is hereby stipulated and agreed by
and between the parties as follows:
1. This agreement resolves all issues in this proceeding and is based in parton
the letter dated November 21, 2000, from William S. Musheno, AHCA Audit Evaluation and
Review Analyst, to Ybor City, which is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A. The
parties agree to the disposition of certain audit adiustments to the Ybor City Medicaid audit
reports for the cost reporting periods ended August 31, 1996, and August 31, 1997, and
the Agency agrees to make the following changes to the audit reports:
Year Ended August 31, 1996 .
a Adjustment 4 on page 8 of the audit report to
administrative salaries - other in the amount of $27,189
wil be removed.
b. Adjustment 6 on page 8 of the audit report to
management services in the amount of ($27,189) will
be removed.
Year Ended August 31, 1997
Cc. Adjustment 4 on page 8 of the audit report to
~ ‘management services in the amount of $63,122 will be
removed. x
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d. Adjustment, 8. on page 9 of the audit report to
- management services in the amount of ($63,122) will
be removed.
2. The parties agree that the changes referenced in this agreement are the only
changes to be made to the Ybor City audit reports for the cost reporting periods ended
August 31, 1996, and August 31, 1997, other than adjustments affecting ending equity
capital, if any, resulting from the revisions in paragraph 1 above.
3. The Agency agrees to revise the Ybor City audit reports forthe periods ended
August 31, 1996, and August 31, 1997, to reflect the above changes and will mail to Ybor
City the revised audit reports within a reasonable period of time after the issuance of the
final order incorporating this agreement. The Agency will also revise Ybor City's Medicaid
reimbursement rate(s) in accordance with this agreement.
4. The parties agree that no modification or waiver of any term of this
agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, and signed by both parties. No waiver of
any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or
default.
5. The signatories hereto represent and warrant that they are vested with the
authority to execute this stipulation and settlement agreement on behalf of their respective
principals and as duly designated representatives, to fully bind such principals, their
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successors and assigns.
6. Each party shall bear. its own attorney's fees and costs. The allowability of
Ybor City’s attomey’s fees and costs in ‘subsequent cost reporting periods shall be
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governed by the Florida Title XIX Long-Term Care Reimbursement Plan.
THE PETITIONER,
CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF TAMPA,
INC., d/b/a YBOR CITY HEALTHCARE -
AND REHABILITATION CENTER
By:
Guy Farmer
resident
Its:
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Dated: December / of , 2000
Florida Bar No. 0347132
Gray, Harris & Robinson, P.A.
301 E. Pine Street, Suite 1400
Post Office Box 3068
Orlando, FL 32802-3068
(407) 843-8880 Telephone
(407) 244-5690 Facsimile
Attorneys for Petitioner
Dated: December . ik , 2000
THE RESPONDENT,
AGENCY FOR HEALTH
CARE ADMINISTRATION
By: (00 Yalu u—
Bob Sharpe
Its:__ Acting Director of Medicaid
stl ENA. GRIGAS
Florida Bar No. 0981818
Senior Attorney
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Fort Knox Ill, Suite 3431
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
(850) 921-0056 Telephone
(850) 413-9313 Facsimile
Dated: A-S-O/f
GALLAGHER
General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
- 2727 Mahan Drive 5
Fort Knox III
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 922-5873 Telephone
Dated: hls
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November 21, 2000 .
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT
No. Z083 098 500
Ybor City Healthcare & Rehab Cir
1709 Talliaferro Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33602
Re: Florida Medicaid Audit Appeal for Cost Reports
Case'No. 00-4557
Ybor City Healthcare & Rehab Ctr 8/31/96 NH99-|
Ybor City Healthcare & Rehab Ctr 8/31/97 NH99-
Dear Administrator:
Upon further review of the reclassification of quality assurance manag
to my telephone conversation with Guy Farmer and Beverly Mitchell on
following changes will be made in exchange for dismissal with prejudi
appeals.
Yor City Healthcare & Rehab Ctr Period End 8/31/06
Schedule of Adjustments - Adjustments affecting costs page 8, numb
$27,189 reclassification of cost will be removed.
Schedule of Adjustments — - Adjustments affecting costs page 8, numb
$(27, 189) reclassification of cost will be removed.
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$63, 122 reclassification of cost will be removed.
Schedule of Adjustments — Adjustments affecting costs page 9, number 8 Gud ANB#IO) -
$(63, 122) reclassification of cost will be removed.
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The terms of this letter are for settlement purposes only, The assertions
be considered admissiona on the part of the agency. This letter should| not be considered a
. settlement document unless incorporated into a settlement document.
The above audit reports will be revised and reissued to reflect appropriate] changes necessitated
-by this agreement. Doe
If these changes are in accord with your understanding, please forward this letter tb Consolidated
Group of Tampa, Inc.’s legal counsel for drafting of a settlement stipulation. You assistance in
* bringing this matter to a close is appreciated. “ ; :
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call mo at (850) 414.2774.
‘Sincerely,
La Ja 4 ‘
William S$, Musheno, Audit Evaluation and Review Analyst
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co: Via Facsimile (850) 386-6955
C. Guy Farmer
Mitchell & Company , CPA’s .
2851 Remington Green Circle, Suite D
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Mary Stewart, Administrator of Audit Services, AHICA
Steve Grigas, Senior Attorney, AHCA
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Docket for Case No: 00-004557
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 02, 2001 |
Final Order filed.
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Feb. 21, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Feb. 20, 2001 |
Petitioner`s Status Report and Notice of Filing Settlement Agreement (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 22, 2001 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by February 22, 2001).
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Jan. 19, 2001 |
Joint Notice of Pending Settlement and Request for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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Nov. 16, 2000 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Nov. 16, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for January 26, 2001; 9:00 a.m.; Orlando, FL).
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Nov. 13, 2000 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Nov. 08, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Nov. 07, 2000 |
Final Agency Audit Report filed.
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Nov. 07, 2000 |
Petition for Evidentiary Hearing filed.
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Nov. 07, 2000 |
Notice filed by the Agency.
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