Petitioner: BAY TREE NURSING CENTER, D/B/A HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE, PALM HARBOR
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: LAWRENCE P. STEVENSON
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Jun. 05, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, August 21, 2002.
Latest Update: Feb. 07, 2025
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AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, d/b/a
HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE, NAPLES
Petitioner,
vs. DOAH CASE NO. 02-2260MPI
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, d/b/a
HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE, SARASOTA
Petitioner,
vs. DOAH CASE NO. 02-2261MPI
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
OAKHURST MANOR NURSING CENTER, d/b/a
HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE - OCALA,
Petitioner,
VS. DOAH CASE NO. 02-2262MPI
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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FINAL ORDER
THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a Settlement
Agreement on ie fo , 2002, which is incorporated by reference. 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 2 * 41 © .; 2002,
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Rhonda M. Medows, MD, Seckktary
Agency for Health Care Administration
in Tallahassee, Florida.
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:
Eric Miller, Esquire
Agency for Health Care
Administration
(Interoffice Mail)
Garnett Chisenhall, Esquire
Agency for Health Care
Administration
(Interoffice Mail)
George Judware
Harborside HealthCare, LP
One Beacon Street, 11% Floor
Boston MA 02108
(U.S. Mail}
Lawrence P. Stevenson
Administrative Law Judge
Division of Administrative Hearings
The DeSoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
Lisa Milton, Medicaid Program Analysis
Willie Bivens, Finance and Accounting
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 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 cL day
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of teeny Lic, 2002.
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-Lealand McCharen, Esquiré
Agency Clerk
State of Florida
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
BAY TREE NURSING CENTER, d/b/a
HARBORSIDE H EALTHCARE - PALM
HARBOR,
Petitioner,
Vs. DOAH CASE NO.02-2259MPI
ENGAGEMENT NO. NHO00-021M
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHP, d/b/a
HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE, NAPLES
Petitioner,
vs. DOAH CASE NO. 02-2260MPI
ENGAGEMENT NO. NHO00-020M
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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WHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, do/a
HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE, SARASOTA.
Petitioner,
vs. DOAH CASE NO. 02-226 1MPI.
ENGAGEMENT NO. NH00-022M
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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OAKHURST MANOR NURSING CENTER, d/b/a
HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE — OCALA,
Petitioner,
vs. DOAH CASE NO. 02-2262MPI
ENGAGEMENT NO. NH00-023M
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and Petitioners BAYTREE
NURSING CENTER, d/b/a HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE ~- PALM HARBOR
(“Bay Tree”); HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, d/b/a HARBORSIDE
HEALTHCARE, NAPLES (“Harborside of Naples”); HEC! LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, d/b/a HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE, SARASOTA
(“Harborside of Sarasota”); and OAKHURST MANOR NURSING CENTER, d/b/a
HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE -— OCALA (“Oakhurst”), (collectively referred to as
“the Providers”), by. and through the undersigned, stipulate.and. agree.as-fallows-.
1, This Agreement is entered into between the parties for the purpose of
avoiding the costs and burdens of litigation.
2. The PROVIDERS are Medicaid providers in the State of Florida operating
facilities that were audited by the Agency.
3. Tn audit engagements NHO00-021M, NHO00-020M, NH00-022M, and
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NH00-023M, AHCA audited each respective PROVIDER'S cost report for the audit
period ending December 31, 1998.
4. In its Audit Reports issued on March 7, 2002 pursuant to the foregoing
audit engagements, AHCA notified each PROVIDER that 2 review of their respective
cost reports showed, in its opinion, some claims in whole or in part were not
reimbursable by Medicaid. The Agency further notified the PROVIDERS of the
adjustments ABCA was making to the cost reports. In response to the Audit Reports, the
PROVIDERS filed timely petitions for administrative hearings that were assigned DOAH
case numbers 02-2259MPI, 02-2260MPI, 02-2261MPI, and 02-2262MPI. Those cases
subsequently were consolidated for hearing.
5. In their respective petitions for administrative hearing, each PROVIDER
identified specific adjustments being contested.
6. Subsequent to issuance of the Audit Reports, AHCA and the
PROVIDERS exchanged documents and discussed the disputed adjustments.
7. As a result of the foregoing discussions, the parties agree the Agency’s
adjustments which are the subject of these proceedings, pertaining to the cost report of
Bay Tree-for the audit year ending. December At, 1998 (audit engagement. number. NHOG-
021M), are valid except for adjustment number 20, Adjustment number 20, in the. yh
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amount of $(11,848.00), will be removed from the audit report.
8. As a result of the foregoing discussions, the parties agree the Agency’s
adjustments which are the subject of these proceedings, pertaining to the cost report of
Harborside of Naples for the audit year ending December 31, 1998 (audit engagement
number NH00-020M), are valid except for the following: Adjustment number 6 will be
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revised from 5(2,207.00) to $(1,808. 00)” ‘The comment for adjustment number 6 is
amended to reflect the adjustment js intended to reclassify employee benefits. A new -
audit report adjustment will be added to Patient Care in the amount of $1,808 00 gf
reflect the reclassification of employee benefits. Adjustment number 18, in the amount
of §(0,764.00), will be removed from the audit report.
9. As a result of the foregoing discussions, the parties agree the Agency’s
adjustments which are the subject of these proceedings, pertaining to the cost report of
Harborside of Sarasota for the audit year ending December 31, 1998 (audit engagement
number NH00-022M), are valid except for the following: Audit adjustment mumber 19
will be revised from $(27,847.00) to $(16,708.00). u -
10, Asaresult of the foregoing discussions, the parties agree the Agency’s
adjustments which are the subject of these proceedings, pertaining to the cost report of
Oakhurst for the audit year ending December 31, 1998 (audit engagement number NH00-
023M), are valid except for the following: Audit adjustment number 15, in the amount of
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$(3,664. oof ma audit adjustment number 22, in the amount of $(7,415. 00), will be
removed from the audit report.
lL. In.order to. resolve.this matter. without further. administrative pracecdings,
the PROVIDERS and AHCA expressly agree the adjustment resolutions, as set forth
above, completely resolve and settle these cases and this agreement constitutes the
PROVIDERS’ withdrawal of the petitions for administrative hearing, with prejudice.
12. The PROVIDERS and AHCA further agree the Agency shall recalculate
the per diem rate for these time periods, and issue a notice of the recalculation, Where
the PROVIDERS were overpaid, the PROVIDERS will remit payment to the Agency in
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the full amount of the overpayment within thirty (30) days of such notice. Where the
PROVIDERS were underpaid, AHCA will remit payment to the PROVIDERS in the full -
amount of the underpayment within forty-five (45) days of such notice.
13. Payment shall be made to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, FL 32317-3749
Notices to each Provider shall be made to:
(Name of Proyider)
C/o George Judware
Harborside Healthcare, LP
One Beacon Street, 11" Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Payment shall clearly indicate it is pursuant to & settlement agreement, shall
reference the Case Numbers, and shall reference the audit/engagement numbers.
14, The PROVIDERS, jointly and severally, agree that failure to pay any
monies due and owing under the terms of this Agreement shall constitute the
PROVIDERS’ 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 the PROVIDERS, jointly and severally, for any Medicaid claims.
15, ABCA is entitled to enforce this Agreement under the laws of the State of
Florida, the Rules of the Medicaid Program, and all other applicable law.
16. This settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or ctror
by the parties with respect to this case or any other matter. However, the parties believe
this matter should be settled because they have agreed to the foregoing terms.
17. Each party shall bear their respective attorneys’ fees and costs, if any.
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18. The signatories to this Agreement, acting in their respective representative
capacities, are duly authorized to enter into this Agreement on pehalf of the party
represented. The parties further agree a facsimile or photocopy reproduction of this
Agreement shall be sufficient for the parties to enforce the Agreement. The
PROVIDERS agree, however, to forward a copy of this Agreement to AHCA with
original signatures, and understand a Final Order may not be issued until said original
Agreement is received by AHCA.
19. 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.
20. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
PROVIDERS and AHCA, including anyone acting for, associated with, or employed by
them, respectively, conceming all matters and supersedes any ptior discussions,
agreements, OF understandings; there are no promises, representations, Or agreements
between the PROVIDERS and 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 hy the.pattics...
21. This is an Agreement of settlement and compromise, recognizing 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.
22. Each PROVIDER expressly waives in these matters its right to any
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hearing pursuant to §§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 these proceedings and any and
all issues raised herein, other than enforcement of this Agreement. The PROVIDERS
further agree the Agency shall issue a Final Order which is consistent with the terms of
this settlement, that adopts this Agreement and closes this matter.
23. 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.
24. To the extent 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.
25, This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on each
party’s successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives, and trustees.
Bay Tree Nursing Center Corporation, d/b/a
Harborside Healthcare — Palm Harbor and Harborside Healthcare Limited Partnership
Petitioner/Provides. .
Dated: __ 7/24 I o2-
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By its: VP Reinmbyrsemtct
(title)
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HHCI Limited Partnership, d/b/a
are, - Naples and Harborside Healthcare Limited Partnership
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By its: VP Cin ceunok
(title)
Harborside Health we Sarasota and Harborside Healthcare Limited Parmership
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By its: ve Sirs Omer
(title)
Oakhurst Manor Nursing Center Corporation, d/b/a
Harborside Healthcare — Ocala and Harborside Healthcare Limited Partnership
Petitioner/Provider
Dated: 9 /24, oz
By its: vP im Ci ent
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
Bob Sharpe, Deputy Secretary, Mefjicaid
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Valda Clark Christian, Géfieral Counsel
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Eric H. Miller, Assistant General Counsel
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Docket for Case No: 02-002259MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Dec. 13, 2002 |
Final Order filed.
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Aug. 21, 2002 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Aug. 20, 2002 |
Joint Motion Requesting Cancellation of Hearing and Relinquishment of Jurisdiction (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 18, 2002 |
Notice of Service of Request for Admissions (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Jul. 09, 2002 |
Notice of Service of Interrogatories & Request to Produce (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Jul. 01, 2002 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Jul. 01, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for August 26 and 27, 2002; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Jun. 28, 2002 |
Order of Consolidation issued. (consolidated cases are: 02-002259MPI, 02-002260MPI, 02-002261MPI, 02-002262MPI)
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Jun. 24, 2002 |
Petitioner`s Opposition to the Agency for Health Care Administration`s Motion to Relinquish Based on Petitioner`s Authority to Sign Petition (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 20, 2002 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 18, 2002 |
Respondent`s Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 06, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Jun. 05, 2002 |
Notice of Related Petitions filed.
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Jun. 05, 2002 |
Audit Report filed.
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Jun. 05, 2002 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jun. 05, 2002 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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