Petitioner: RAFAEL R. TAPIA, M.D.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: JEFF B. CLARK
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Nov. 05, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, May 2, 2003.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA 4
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION .~ “
RAFAEL R. TAPIA, M.D.,
Petitioner, 7 ce
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CASE NO.02-4302MPI°
vs. :
AHCA Provider No. 0538931-09
CI No. 97-1831-000
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE Perdition Ale, HCL CS OF18-'S BES
ADMINISTRATION, ve aA)
Respondent.
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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 _3\|__ day of ft ;
2003, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Medows, MD, Secretary
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:
Dr. Rafael R. Tapia, M.D.
Carmen Tapia
115 East Lancaster Road
Suite A
Orlando, FL 32809
Jeff B. Clark
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)
Rufus Noble, 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 LL
day of CLuquat , 2003.
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Charter Uheukson
Ag Lealand McCharen, Agency Clerk
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
RAFAEL TAPIA, M.D.,
Petitioner,
DOAH CASE NO. 02-4302/MPI
v.
AHCA Provider No. 0538931-00
STATE OF FLORIDA,
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE C.I. No. 97-1831-000// CM-M/HOT
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
(“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and RAFAEL TAPIA, 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.
2 PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida, with provider number
ee
0538931-00.
3. In its final agency audit report dated August 9, 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
sought overpayment in the amount of $40,486.80. In response to the final agency
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audit report, on September 27, 2002 PROVIDER filed a petition for a formal adsninistrative
hearing.
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» The matter was referred to the Division of -\dr iinistrative Hearinzs (DOAH) and
assigned DOAH Case No. 02-4302 M.P.1. Subsequently, AH A, adjusted the overpayment to
$20,392.92.
5. In order to resolve this matter without furth or ¢ Iministrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and AHCA expressly agree: as follows:
(a) AHCA agrees to accept the payment ¢2t forth herein in settlement of the
overpayment issues arising from the M.’I review.
(b) Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Agency for Health (Care
Administration Final Order incurpora ing by reference this Settlerient co
Agreement, PROVIDER agrees to riak 2 a single payment in the total sum
of TWENTY THOUSAND THRE2 HUNDRED NINETY TWO a
DOLLARS AND NINETY-TWO CENTS ($20,392.92), which
constitutes:
(1) Medicaid claims overpa: ment of $20,392.92. aaa
(c) The payment of $20,392.92 shall be mi de payable and remitted to:
Agency for Health C'ar:' Administration
Attn. Medicaid Accour ts Receivable
P.O. Box 13749
Tallahassee, FL 32317-2749
in full and complete settlement of all cli ums in the audit reterenced as C.1. i
No, 97-1831-000/CM-M/HOT. Payment shall clearly indicate that it is
TOTAL P.@2
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6.
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(g)
pursuant to a settlement agreement and shall reference Audit C.1. No.
No. 97-1831-000/CM-M/HOT.
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 audit referenced as C.I. No. 97-
1831-000/CM-M/HOT
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 Jegal
means.
PROVIDER 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.
PROVIDER will cooperate in a comprehensive follow-up review within 6
months of the date of the Final Order in the cause to ensure that
PROVIDER is billing Medicaid correctly.
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
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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19. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
PROVIDER:
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RAFAE PIA, M.D.
THE AGENCY:
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VALDA CLARK CHRISTIAN
General Counsel
Docket for Case No: 02-004302MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 13, 2003 |
Final Order filed.
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May 02, 2003 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 29, 2003 |
Motion to Remand Case to the Agency for Health Care Administration (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Apr. 28, 2003 |
Notice of Cancellation of Deposition (2), (C. Tapia and R. Tapia) filed by Respondent via facsimile.
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Apr. 14, 2003 |
Amended Notice of Taking Deposition (2), (Dr. R. Tapia and C. Tapia) filed by Respondent via facsimile.
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Mar. 28, 2003 |
Notice of Taking Deposition by Telephone (2), (Dr. R. Tapia, and C. Tapia) filed by Respondent via facsimile.
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Mar. 25, 2003 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Mar. 25, 2003 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for May 27 and 28, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Mar. 11, 2003 |
Unopposed Motion to Reschedule Hearing (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Jan. 09, 2003 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by March 10, 2003).
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Jan. 08, 2003 |
Joint Motion to Hold Case in Abeyance (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Dec. 31, 2002 |
Notice of Service of First Set of Interrogatories, Request for Admissions, & Request for Production of Documents (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Dec. 31, 2002 |
Letter to R. Tapia from G. Shirejian stating under obligations to send out discovery requests (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 23, 2002 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for January 28 and 29, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Dec. 18, 2002 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Dec. 17, 2002 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Nov. 13, 2002 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Nov. 13, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for January 8 through 10, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 12, 2002 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Nov. 06, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Nov. 05, 2002 |
Final Agency Audit Report filed.
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Nov. 05, 2002 |
Request for Hearing filed.
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Nov. 05, 2002 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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