Petitioner: CHILDREN`S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: MICHAEL M. PARRISH
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Nov. 21, 2001
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, December 27, 2001.
Latest Update: Jan. 21, 2025
STATE OF FLORIDA | FIL ED
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 4
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THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC AHCA. .
CENTER, INC., PEPARTHENT CLERK
Petitioner,
vs. DOAH CASE NO. 01-4526
Audit No. 00-1964-000 C4
Rendition No. AHCA-02-(45
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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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 fileis °
CLOSED.
DONE AND ORDERED on this the__/ 7h day of lemony , 200%in
Tallahassee, Florida.
Rhonda Wf. Medows, MD, Secretary
Agency for Health Care Administration
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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.
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Copies Furnished to:
Maureen Candib, Esquire
The Children Psychiatric Center, Inc.
Administrative Offices
15490 N.W. 7" Avenue
Suite 200-201-202B-203-207
Miami, Florida 33169-6231
Kelly A. Bennett, Esquire
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
Michael M. Parrish
Administrative Law Judge i
Division of Administrative Hearings ik
The DeSoto Building i
1230 Apalachee Parkway 3
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
Charlie Ginn, Chief -
Medicaid Program Integrity
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #6
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Finance & Accounting
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I 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 =/ day of
via td vz , 2002.
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Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5865
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC
CENTER, INC.,
Petitioner,
Vv. DOAH Case No. 01-4526
JUDGE Michael M. Parrish
Audit No. CI 00-1964-000
Provider No. 060286800
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent. .
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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This settlement agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Agency for
Health Care Administration (“(AHCA”), and THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER,
INC., (“Petitioner”):
L. This matter arises out of AHCA’s review of Petitioner’s paid claims to Medicaid for the
period of time December 1, 1999 through May 31, 2000. On October 17, 2001, AHCA issued a
Final Agency Action Letter (FAAL) that determined Petitioner had been overpaid by Medicaid
in the amount of $10,751.82.
2. Petitioner filed a petition challenging AHCA’s determination and requesting a formal
administrative hearing.
3. As a part of trial preparation, the parties have engaged in extensive document review and
Petitioner has provided subsequent documentation to support many of the claims at issue.
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4. Based upon the review of additional documentation, AHCA agrees that the adjusted .
overpayment amount is $5,131.21.
5. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings, Petitioner has
agreed to re-pay the full overpayment amount.
6. AHCA agrees to accept the full overpayment amount ($5,131.21), in the manner set forth
herein in settlement of the overpayment issues arising from the MPI review.
7. This settlement 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 settled because the parties have agreed to the terms contained within this agreement.
8. Petitioner agrees to pay to ABCA, on or before January 7, 2002 the sum of five
thousand one hundred thirty-one dollars and twenty-one cents ($5,131.21), to be paid in one
lump sum payment, as payment in full and complete settlement of all claims in the proceedings
before the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH Case No. 01-4526).
9. Petitioner is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of the payment. Furthermore,
failure to timely make the payment will render the balance due and payable immediately, with
interest, and interest will continue to accrue until the entire balance is paid. AHCA reserves the
right to seek enforcement of this agreement by any legal means.
10. Petitioner 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. 00-1964-000.
11. Petitioner 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.
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12. Petitioner agrees that failure to make payment per the terms of this agreement may result
in the Agency pursuing all legal means to enforce this agreement and may include a request for
attorney fees and all costs associated with the enforcement of this agreement.
13. Payment shall be made payable 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 settlement agreement, shall
reference the DOAH Case Number, and shall reference the C.I. Number.
HOWEVER, payment shall be delivered to: Kelly A. Bennett, Assistant
General Counsel (to ensure timely cancellation of the hearing in this matter).
14. Upon complete execution of this Agreement by Petitioner this Agreement constitutes
Petitioner’s’ dismissal of the petition and authorizes AHCA to file a Motion to Relinquish
Jurisdiction with the Division of Administrative Hearings.
15. The parties will bear their own fees and costs associated with these proceedings.
16. 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. Furthermore,
Petitioner agrees that his signature alone binds him to make the payment as set forth in this
agreement. The parties further.agree that a facsimile or photocopy reproduction of this
agreement with Petitioner’s signature alone shall be sufficient for the Agency to enforce the
agreement and to cancel the hearing in this matter.
17. 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.
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18. In the event Petitioner breaches this Agreement, and enforcement of this Agreement or
recovery of damages for breach hereof is obtained by law or by legal proceedings through an
attorney at law, all costs of collection or enforcement, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and
costs, shall be paid by Petitioner to AHCA.
19. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Petitioner and 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 Petitioner 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. |
20. Petitioner 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. Petitioner further agrees
that the Agency should issue a Final Order which is consistent with the terms of this settlement,
that adopts this agreement and closes this matter. However, if for any reason AHCA does not
adopt this agreement, Petitioner reserves the right to re-open this matter with the Division of
Administrative Hearings.
21. 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.
22. 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.
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Docket for Case No: 01-004526MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Feb. 01, 2002 |
Final Order filed.
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Dec. 27, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Dec. 19, 2001 |
Motion to Cancel Hearing and Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Dec. 10, 2001 |
Notice of Service of Interrogatories (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Dec. 10, 2001 |
Respondent`s First Request for Admissions (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 10, 2001 |
Respondent`s First Request for Production of Documents (filed via facsimile).
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Nov. 30, 2001 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Nov. 30, 2001 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for February 19 and 20, 2002; 8:45 a.m.; Miami, FL).
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Nov. 30, 2001 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Nov. 27, 2001 |
Initial Order issued.
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Nov. 21, 2001 |
Final Agency Audit Report filed.
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Nov. 21, 2001 |
Request for Hearing filed.
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Nov. 21, 2001 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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