STATE OF FLORIDA . DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS GEORGE WATSON, M.D., A Petitioner, ) DOAH CASE NO: 02-1967 v. JUDGE: Stuart M. Lerner provider no.: 052573100 a audit no.: C.I. 97-0645- 010 a. \ Radeon ACANGA-O%- OR D'S SURO AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, / 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 ra day of Apr , 2003, in Tallahassee, Florida. r Z fu, a fe Rh6nda M’Medows, 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: Louise T. Jeroslow, Esquire Law Office of Louise T. Jeroslow, P.A. 6075 Sunset Drive, Suite 201 Miami, FL 33143 Jeffries Duvall, Esquire Attorney for Agency AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION ; 2727 Mahan Drive Fort Knox Building 3, Mail Stop 3 (Interoffice) Vickie Stiles, Analyst Medicaid Program Integrity 2002 Old St.Augustine Rd. Bldg. D MS# 6 (Interoffice) Timothy Byrnes, Chief Medicaid Program Integrity 2002 Old St. Augustine Road (nteroffice) Judith E. Hefren Deputy Inspector General Medicaid Program Integrity (UInteroffice) Willie Bivens, Finance and Accounting (Interoffice) Stuart M. Lerner Administrative Law Judge DOAH (Iinteroffice) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been , ee to the above named addressees by U.S. Mail on this the (GC) day of fh cl , 2003. CHGLes ho WSN ME Lealand McCharen, Esquire 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 GEORGE WATSON, M.D., Petitioner, DOAH CASE NO: 02-1967 JUDGE: Stuart M. Lerner provider no.: 052573100 audit no.: C.I. 97-0645-010 AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, Respondent. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and GEORGE WATSON, M.D. (“PROVIDER”), by and through the undersigned, 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 audit report dated March 27, 2002, 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 overpayment in the amount of $130,336.73. In response to the audit letter dated March 27, 2002, PROVIDER filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing, which was assigned DOAH Case No. 02-1967MPI. Subsequently and after additional information was provided and reviewed by AHCA, ACHA determined the outstanding amount of overpayment should be adjusted to $89,373.68. 4. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings, PROVIDER and the AHCA expressly agree as follows: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the overpayment issues arising from the MPI review. Within thirty days of receipt of the final order, PROVIDER agrees to make a single payment of SIXTY ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 ($61,350.00) in full and complete settlement of all claims in the proceedings before the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH Case No. 02-1967MPI). Of that . payment, ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 ' represents AHCA’s investigative expenses. PROVIDER and AHCA agree that full payment as set forth above along with the additional terms in this agreement will resolve and settle this case completely and release both parties from all liabilities arising from the findings in the audit referenced as C.]. 97-0645-010, except as provided herein. PROVIDER agrees that it will not re-bill 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 a sanction of a comprehensive follow-up review. (6) PROVIDER (and at least one staff member) shall attend at least one coding/billing training session within the next three months and supply proof of its successful completion to AHCA by way of: Vicki Stiles, Analyst, Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid Program Integrity, 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building D, MS# 6, Tallahassee, FL 32308. 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 or comply with any other requirement contained in 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 when 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. V1 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. tncluding 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 night 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 Jaw 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 shal] 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 shal] be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective parties in counterpart. GEORGE WATSON, M.D. \ ~WAttin, Nab pate, C2 — \8 1, 2003 py: G. WNkTSEN ) (Print name) ITS: Dated: 4 [14 , 2003 ouise Jersolow, Esquire Attomey for Petitioner FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3 Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403 Valda Christian, General Counsel f- hf Kim Kellum, Chief Medicaid Counsel FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEAITH CARE ADMINSTRATION JEB BUSH. GOVERNOR RHONDA M. MEDOWS, MD, FAAFP, SECRETARY PLEASE INCLUDE THIS REMITTANCE FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT C.l. No.: 97-0645-010 Provider No.:052573100 Audit Dates: May 1, 1995 through April 30, 1997 Name of Entity: George Watson, M.D. Address: Amount to be Paid: $61,350.00 Payment Due to the Agency for Health Care Administration: Notice of Intent - MC &HQ Managed Care Fine Final Order -MC&HQ Medicaid Fine Administrative Complaint - MC&HQ Investigative Cost X__ Other Settlement -_ rk ee PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF FINAL ORDER SEND PAYMENT TO: Agency for Health Care Administration Medicaid Accounts Receivable Attention: Willie Bivens P. O. Box 13749 Tallahassee, FL 32317-3749 Visit AHCA online at 2727 Mahan Drive © Mail Stop #3 www. fdhe.state fl.us Tallahassee, FL 32308

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