Petitioner: FLORIDA PREFERRED CARE HEALTH FACILITIES, INC., D/B/A WEST GABLES HEALTHCARE CENTER
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: T. KENT WETHERELL, II
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Jul. 05, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, September 9, 2002.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION nd
FLORIDA PREFERRED HEALTH
FACILITIES II, INC., d/b/a
WEST GABLES HEALTHCARE CENTER,
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DOAH Case No. 02-2697MPI
Audit Period: December 31, 2000
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Engagement No. NH02-034M
STATE OF FLORIDA, Provider No. 211095
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 file is
CLOSED.
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DONE AND ORDERED on this the i) day of Eb, a cai
Tallahassee, Florida.
Pope
Rhonda M. Medows, MD, &pcretary
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:
Theodore Mack, Esquire
Powell & Mack
803 North Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Susan Felker-Little, Esquire
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
T. K. Wetherell
Administrative Law Judge
The Desoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
Lisa Milton, Audit Services Administrator
Agency for Health Care Administration
2002-O1dSt: ‘Augustine Rd, Bldg..D; MSH#6 21d. ff ierae Br ee
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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FLORIDA PREFERRED HEALTH
FACILITIES II, INC., d/b/a
WEST GABLES HEALTHCARE CENTER,
Petitioner,
DOAH Case No. 02-2697MPI
v. Audit Period: December 31, 2000
Engagement No. NH02-034M
STATE OF FLORIDA, Provider No. 211095
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (AHCA
or the Agency), and FLORIDA PREFERRED HEALTH FACILITIES I, INC., d/b/a WEST
GABLES HEALTHCARE CENTER (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.
2. PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider in the State of F lorida, operating as nursing
home, that was audited by the Agency.
3. The Agency conducted an audit of the PROVIDER’S cost report for the year
ended December 31, 2000.
FPHIF II, INC., d/b/a WEST GABLES
HEALTHCARE CTR v. AHCA
Dec, 31, 2000/NH02-034M
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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4. In its Audit Report issued on May 13, 2002, AHCA notified PROVIDER that a
review of PROVIDER’S cost report revealed that, in its opinion, some claims in whole or in part
were not reimbursable by Medicaid. The Agency further notified PROVIDER of the adjustment
that AHCA was making to its cost report. In response to the Audit Report, PROVIDER filed a
timely petition for administrative hearing and the matter was referred to the Division of
Administration Hearings for the assignment of an Administrative Law Judge and was assigned
DOAH Case No. 02-2697MPI.
5. Subsequent to issuance of the Audit Report, AHCA and PROVIDER exchanged
documents and discussed adjustments that were at issue, and DOAH relinquished jurisdiction to
AHCA for the execution of a settlement agreement by all parties.
6. As a result of the aforementioned exchanges, the parties agree that the Agency’s
adjustments that were the subject of these proceedings, as they relate to the PROVIDER’S cost
report for the audit period ended December 31, 2000, shall changed be as follows:
a. Audit Adjustments #3, #5, #10, #13, #17, #18, #19, #25, #26, #27, #28,
#29, #30, #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, and #37 will be removed.
b. Audit Adjustment #6 will be changed by ($50,852) to ($51,553).
c. Audit Adjustment #41 will be changed by ($3,212) to $2,887.
7. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and AHCA expressly agree that the adjustment resolution, as set forth above, will
FPHF II, INC., d/b/a WEST GABLES
HEALTHCARE CTR v. AHCA
Dec. 31, 2000/NH02-034M
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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resolve and settle this case completely. As such, this Agreement constitutes PROVIDER’S
withdrawal of PROVIDER’S petition for administrative hearing, with prejudice.
8. PROVIDER and AHCA further agree that the Agency shall recalculate the per
diem rate for the time period involved in this matter, and issue a notice of the recalculation.
Where PROVIDER was overpaid, PROVIDER will remit payment to the Agency in the full
amount of the cost within thirty (30) days of such notice. Where PROVIDER was underpaid,
AHCA will remit payment to the PROVIDER in the full amount of the underpayment within
forty-five (45) days of such notice.
9. Payment shall be made to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749
PROVIDER
Florida Preferred Care Health Facilities II, Inc.
d/b/a West Gables Healthcare Center
2525 SW 75" Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
Payment shall clearly indicate that it is pursuant to a settlement agreement and shall reference
the audit period/engagement number (Audit Period: December 31, 2000/Engagement No.
NH02-034M)
FPHF il, INC., d/b/a WEST GABLES
HEALTHCARE CTR v. AHCA
Dec. 31, 2000/NH02-034M
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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10. 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.
1]. PROVIDER and AHCA reserve the ri ght 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.
12. This Agreement 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.
13. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, if any.
14, 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.
PROVIDER agrees to forward a copy of this Agreement to AHCA with original signatures, and
understands that a Final Order may not be issued until the Agreement with original signatures is
received by AHCA.
15. 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.
FPHF HI, INC., d/b/a WEST GABLES
HEALTHCARE CTR v. AHCA
Dec. 31, 2000/NH02-034M
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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16. | This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between PROVIDER 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 PROVIDER 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 by the parties.
17. 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.
18. 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, other than
enforcement of this Agreement. PROVIDER further agrees that it shall not challenge or contest
any Final Order entered in this matter that is consistent with the terms of this 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.
FPHF H, INC., d/b/a WEST GABLES
HEALTHCARE CTR v. AHCA
Dec. 31, 2000/NH02-034M
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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19. 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.
20. 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.
21. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on each party’s
successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trustees.
22. All times stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement.
23. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
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HEALTHCARE CTR v. AHCA
Dec. 31, 2000/NH02-034M
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
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Deputy Secretary, Medicaid
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General Counsel
Susan C. Felker-Little
Assistant General Counsel
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Docket for Case No: 02-002697MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Feb. 06, 2003 |
Final Order filed.
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Sep. 09, 2002 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Sep. 06, 2002 |
Joint Motion to Cancel Final Hearing and Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Aug. 07, 2002 |
Respondent`s Second Request for Production of Documents (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 05, 2002 |
Respondent`s First Request for Production of Documents (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 16, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for September 9, 2002; 1:30 p.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Jul. 10, 2002 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 08, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Jul. 05, 2002 |
Medicaid Cost Report filed.
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Jul. 05, 2002 |
Petition for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jul. 05, 2002 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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