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MID-FLORIDA RADIATION ONCOLOGY vs AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, 02-003855MPI (2002)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 02-003855MPI Visitors: 6
Petitioner: MID-FLORIDA RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: P. MICHAEL RUFF
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Oct. 02, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, July 14, 2003.

Latest Update: May 29, 2024
FILED O3 STATEOFFLORIDA 4, 8 18 833 AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION :;’ o. Weve jos <6 1 ERK MID-FLORIDA RADIATION ey} ONCOLOGY, P.A., ré Petitioner, Provider No. 251759100 vs. DOAH No. 02-3854mpr [ M/2cLeaef CI No. 01-1540-000 AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, DOAH NO. 02-3855MPI = CI No. 01-1556-000 Respondent. Re dahon Wb. AHCA-Od-O'T21-S MDC / 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 attached settlement agreement. Based on the foregoing, this file is CLOSED. DONE and ORDERED on this the QI day of G¢tpbew ; 2003, in Tallahassee, Florida. by aod 4 de MD, Secretary Agency 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: Bruce Lamb, Esquire Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster & Russell, P.A. 401 East Jackson Street Suite #2700 Tampa, FL 33602 P. Michael Ruff Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32399 George Daven Shirejian, Esq. Agency for Health Care Administration (Interoffice Mail) Reftts-Nobte, Inspector General Agency for Health Care Administration (Interoffice Mail) Art Williams, Medicaid Program Integrity Agency for Health Care Administration (Interoffice Mail) Willie Bivens, Finance and Accounting Agency for Health Care Administration (Interoffice Mail) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I 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 /2 day fF nernbatsy, 2003. pti bes pect pers eagle” PP agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, MSC #3 Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403 (850) 922-5873 0s RECEIVED STATE OF FLORIDA’ ;, GENERAL COUNSEL AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 4ig) : . 6 JUL 11 2003 Meeting A MID-FLORIDA RADIATION ONCOLOGY P.A., AGS gency for Health Care Administration Petitioner, v. DOAH CASE NO. 02-3854/MPI & 02-3855 /MPI AHCA Provider No. 2517591-00 AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE C.I.No. 01-1540-000/ / ADMINISTRATION, & C.I.No. 01-1556-000 Respondent. / SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (‘AHCA” or “the Agency”), and MID-FLORIDA RADIATION ONCOLOGY, P.A. (‘PROVIDER’), including 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 Florida, with provider number 2517591-00. 3. In its two final agency audit reports dated June 18, 2002 AHCA notified PROVIDER that a 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, in total, sought Mid-Florida Radiation Oncology, P.A. DOAH Case No. 02-3854 & 02-3855 Settlement Agreement Page 2 of 7 overpayment in the amount of $36,216.68. The final agency audit report pertaining to C.I. No. 01-1540-000 contained an overpayment amount of $4453.51, and the final agency audit report pertaining to C.I. No. 01-1556-000 contained an overpayment amount of $31,763.17. In response to the final agency audit reports, on July 8th, 2002 PROVIDER filed petitions for formal administrative hearings. 4. The matters were referred to the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) and assigned DOAH Case No. 02-3854 (C.I. No. 01-1540-000) and 02-3855 M.P.I. (C.I. No. 01-1556-000) The two cases were consolidated by order of the Administrative Law Judge on November 7, 2002 and proceeded under case number 02-3854 M.P.I. Subsequently, AHCA adjusted the overpayment to $ 22, 288.53. 5. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings, PROVIDER and AHCA expressly agree as follows: {a) AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the overpayment issues arising from the MPI review. (b) Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Agency for Health Care Administration Final Order incorporating by reference this Settlement Agreement, PROVIDER agrees to make a single payment in the total sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00), which constitutes: (1) Medicaid claims overpayment of $22,288.53 (2) Investigative Costs of $2711.47 Mid-Florida Radiation Oncology, P.A. DOAH Case No. 02-3854 & 02-3855 Settlement Agreement Page 3 of 7 (c) The payment of $25,000.00 shall be made payable and remitted to: Agency for Health Care Administration Attn. Medicaid Accounts Receivable P. O. Box 13749 Tallahassee, FL 32317-3749 in full and complete settlement of all claims in the audits referenced as C.L No. C.I. No. G1-1540-000 and C.I. No. 01-1556-000. Payment shall clearly indicate that it is pursuant to a settlement agreement and shall reference Audits C.I. No. 01-1540-000 and C.I. No. 01-1556-000. (d) PROVIDER 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 audits referenced as C.I. C.1. No. 01-1540-000 and C.I. No. 01-1556- ooo. (ec) PROVIDER is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of the payment set forth herein. Furthermore, failure to timely make the payment will render the balance due and payable immediately, with statutory 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. (f) 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 audits in this case. (g) PROVIDER and AHCA will cooperate in an effort to determine the appropriate method for documenting records and submitting claims for weekly radiation treatment management services to AHCA. Furthermore, PROVIDER may decide to conduct self- audit(s) to determine if it improperly submitted claims to AHCA for weekly radiation treatment management services and then submit the results of that audit to AHCA for review. AHCA will agree not to conduct an audit for the time period covered by the PROVIDER’s self-audit[s] only if AHCA, within its sole discretion, determines that the Provider’s self-audit[s] are accurate and_ sufficient. Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, AHCA will conduct a comprehensive follow-up review within 6 months of the date of the Mid-Florida Radiation Oncology, P.A. DOAH Case No. 02-3854 & 02-3855 Settlement Agreement Page 4 of 7 Final Order in the cause to ensure that PROVIDER is billing Medicaid correctly. 6. 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. 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. The parties agree to bear their own attorney’s fees and costs, if any, except as hereinabove stated. 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. 11. 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. Mid-Florida Radiation Oncology, P.A. DOAH Case No. 02-3854 & 02-3855 Settlement Agreement Page 5 of 7 12. 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. 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 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. 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 settlement in any forum now or Mid-Florida Radiation Oncology, P.A. DOAH Case No. 02-3854 & 02-3855 Settlement Agreement Page 6 of 7 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 shall 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 shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective parties in counterpart. . ~ Dated: 2 [ 4 , 2003. — AUTHORIZED Mid-Florida Radiation Oncology, P.A. DOAH Case No. 02-3854 & 02-3855 Settlement Agreement Page 7 of 7 THE AGENCY: Dated: Qehrbrer a2/ RUFUS NOBLE Jaci le Inspector General a Ale MAb Dated: elle. VALDA CLARK CHRISTIAN eneral Counsel , 2003. , 2003.

Docket for Case No: 02-003855MPI
Issue Date Proceedings
Nov. 14, 2003 Final Order filed.
Jul. 14, 2003 Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
Jul. 14, 2003 Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
Jul. 11, 2003 Motion to Remand Case to the Agency for Health Care Administration (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Jul. 10, 2003 Notice of Cancellation of Deposition (P. Blitzer, M.D.) filed via facsimile.
Jun. 10, 2003 Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (2), (P. Blitzer, M.D. and C. Milligan) filed via facsimile.
Jun. 06, 2003 Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for August 27 through 29, 2003; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Jun. 04, 2003 Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for August 20 through 22, 2003; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Jun. 04, 2003 Motion to Reschedule Hearing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
May 30, 2003 Amended Stipulated Motion to Continue Hearing (filed via facsimile).
May 23, 2003 Stipulated Motion to Continue Hearing (filed via facsimile).
May 19, 2003 Notice of Cancellation of Deposition (2), (S. Frederick and P. Blitzer, M.D.) filed via facsimile.
May 19, 2003 Petitioner`s Responses to Respondent`s Second Request for Admissions (filed via facsimile).
May 19, 2003 Notice of Cancellation of Deposition (2), (S. Dickson and Dr. R. Woody) filed via facsimile.
May 14, 2003 Amended Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (S. Frederick) filed via facsimile.
May 07, 2003 Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (P. Blitzer, MD) filed via facsimile.
Apr. 30, 2003 Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (S. Frederick) filed via facsimile.
Apr. 29, 2003 Notice of Deposition (2), (S. Dicksen and R. Woody) filed via facsimile.
Apr. 01, 2003 Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for June 10, 2003; 10:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Apr. 01, 2003 Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for June 10, 2003; 10:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Mar. 27, 2003 Motion to Set Case for Hearing (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Mar. 05, 2003 Order Continuing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by March 27, 2003).
Feb. 14, 2003 Joint Motion to Continue Abatement (filed via facsimile).
Jan. 14, 2003 Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by February 14, 2003).
Jan. 10, 2003 Notice of Filing Verified Answers to Second Set of Interrogatories (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Jan. 07, 2003 (Joint) Motion to Continue (filed via facsimile).
Jan. 06, 2003 Notice of Cancellation of Deposition (2), (S. Dickson and Dr. R. Woody) filed by Respondent via facsimile.
Jan. 06, 2003 Notice of Cancellation of Deposition (P. Blitzer, M.D.) filed via facsimile.
Dec. 27, 2002 Notice of Deposition (2), (Dr. R. Woody and S. Dickerson) filed via facsimile.
Dec. 27, 2002 Amended Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (P. Blitzer) filed via facsimile.
Dec. 23, 2002 Subpoena Duces Tecum (P. Blitzer, M.D.) filed via facsimile.
Dec. 23, 2002 Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (P. Blitzer, M.D.) filed via facsimile.
Dec. 20, 2002 Notice of Filing Verified Answers to Interrogatories (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Dec. 17, 2002 Letter to Judge Ruff from B. Lamb requesting subpoenas (filed via facsimile).
Dec. 10, 2002 Notice of Service of Second Set of Interrogatories (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Dec. 06, 2002 Notice of Filing Answers to Interrogatories, Response to Request for Production, and Response to Request for Admissions (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Nov. 07, 2002 Order of Consolidation issued. (consolidated cases are: 02-003854MPI, 02-003855MPI)
Nov. 05, 2002 Notice of Service of First Set of Interrogatories, Request for Admissions, & Request for Production of Documents (filed by G. Shirejian via facsimile).
Oct. 30, 2002 Motion to Consolidate (cases requested to be consolidated 02-3855, 02-3854) (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Oct. 28, 2002 Notice of Interrogatories to Respondent (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Oct. 24, 2002 Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 24, 2002 Notice of Substitution of Counsel and Request for Service (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Oct. 24, 2002 Notice of Appearance (filed by B. Lamb via facsimile).
Oct. 15, 2002 Re-Notice filed by L. McCharen.
Oct. 11, 2002 Letter to Judge Ruff from R. Woody in reply to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 03, 2002 Initial Order issued.
Oct. 02, 2002 Final Agency Audit Report Letter filed.
Oct. 02, 2002 Request for Hearing filed.
Oct. 02, 2002 Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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