Petitioner: THE PRESCRIPTION SHOP OF MILTON, INC.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: STEPHEN F. DEAN
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Milton, Florida
Filed: Jun. 23, 2003
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, September 11, 2003.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA 02 mo, yoy 16-03
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION ie
THE PRESCRIPTION SHOP OF MILTON.,
Petitioner,
v.
JUDGE: S.F. DEAN
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE “Perdehon Oy. ANCA -C1y SMDO
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.
DONE AND ORDERED on this the 24 dayof Oebrher __, 2003, in
Tallahassee, Florida.
MedowWs, 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:
Paul R. Green
Attomey at Law
P.O. Box 605
Milton, FL 32572
Roger Matthews, Pharmacist
The Prescription Shop of Milton, Inc.
5524 Stewart Street
Milton, Florida 32570
Jeffries H. Duvall, Assistant General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(Interoffice)
Judith E. Hefren, Inspector General
Medicaid Program Integrity
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #5
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice)
Timothy Bysnes
Jean Lombardi
Finance & Accounting
Medicaid Accounts Receivables
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #14
(Interoffice)
S.F. Dean, Administrative Law Judge
The DeSoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3060
Kathryn N. Holland
Senior Pharmacist
Agency for Health Care Administration
Medicaid Program Integrity
(Interoffice)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been
furnished to the above named addresses by U.S. Mail on this the /@2_ day of
AC anterh.tsy 2003.
Leal: McCharen, Esq
GP Asency Clerk
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
STATE OF FLORIDA
THE PRESCRIPTION SHOP OF MILTON.,
Petitioner,
CASE NO: 03-2301 MPI
v.
JUDGE: S.F. DEAN
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 PRESCRIPTION SHOP OF MILTON. (“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 April 11, 2001, 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 $642,884.00. In response to the audit letter dated Apmil 11,
2001, PROVIDER filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing, which was assigned
DOAH Case No. 03-2301 MPL
4. Following the submission of the matter of the overpayment to DOAH for an
administrative hearing, the Petitioner submitted additional documentation. Based upon a
review of such additional documentation, it has been determined that an actual overpayment of
$11,793.93 exists with which the Petitioner agrees.
5. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and the 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 days of receipt of the final order, PROVIDER agrees to
make a single payment of Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Three and 93/100
dollars. All unpaid amounts shall incur interest at the statutory rate as provided in
Section 409.913(24), Florida Statutes. | Payment of this amount shall constitute full and
complete settlement of the matter now before the Division of Administrative Hearings
(DOAH Case No 03-2301 MPI).
(C) 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. 00-1827-000-3/H/KNH.
(D) 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.
6. Payment shall be made to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. This settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or error by either
party with respect to this case or any other matter.
10. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, if any.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between PROVIDER and the
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 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.
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
tules 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 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.
THE, PRESCRIPTION SHOP OF MILTON.
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Dated: Avg, 2¢ \ , 2003
FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
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Valda Christian
General Coungel
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Judith/E} Hefr
Acti spector General
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Ki
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Chief Medicaid Counsel
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Dated: 10 [ | | , 2003
Docket for Case No: 03-002301MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Nov. 24, 2003 |
Letter to AHCA from P. Green regarding enclosed check pursuant to the final order filed.
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Nov. 14, 2003 |
Final Order filed.
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Sep. 11, 2003 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Sep. 08, 2003 |
Agree Motion for Relinquishment of Jurisdiction and Remand to Agency (filed by J. Duvall via facsimile).
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Aug. 06, 2003 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Aug. 06, 2003 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for September 10, 2003; 10:00 a.m.; Milton, FL).
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Jun. 23, 2003 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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Jun. 01, 2001 |
Final Agency Audit Report filed.
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Jun. 01, 2001 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jun. 01, 2001 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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