i LED STATE OF FLORIDA evetea f AGENCY FOR HEATH CARE ADMINISTRATION SEte CLERK PHARMA-EXPRESS, INC., yn-C 16 S Petitioner, P vs. CASE NO. \ 04-1885MPI Audit No. 04-2114-000, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE 0 UB ; ADMINISTRATION, = “Y Respondent. an ‘ / 4 wy eee cn wl FINAL ORDER ' le Q nN THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a “settlement agreement”, which is incorporated |< reference. The parties are directed to comply with the terms of the “settlement agreement”. Based on the foregoing, this proceeding is CLOSED. DONE and ORDERED on this the xe day of Ss ange , 2004, in Tallahassee, Florida. foe Kian Levine, Secretary 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: Lawrence Metsch Metsch & Metsch, P.A. 1455 NW 14 Street Miami, Florida 33125 Debora Fridie, Esquire Attorney for Agency “AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 2727 Mahan Drive Fort Knox Building 3, Mail Stop 3 Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Patricia Malono Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 Medicaid Program Integrity Finance & Accounting 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 i day of aa ; 20038. Foe gency Clerk 7 ‘'state of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Mail Stop 3 Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403 STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE H INGS TO 4 2004 PHARMA-EXPRESS, INC. Petitioner, Case No.: 04-1885MPI C.I. No.: 04-2114-000 vs. STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, Respondent . STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT ——— EE SERENE STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and PHARMA-EXPRESS, INC. (“PROVIDER”), by and through the undersigned, hereby stipulate and agree as follows: 1. The two parties enter into this agreement for the purpose of memorializing the resolution to this matter. 2. PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida, operating under provider number 0224430 00. 3. In its Final Agency Audit Report C.I. No. 04-2114-000 {the "Audit Letter") 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 repayment of an overpayment in the amount of $7,735.79. In response, PROVIDER Page 1 of 9 Case No: 04-1885MPI C.I. No. 04-2114-000 Pharma-Express, Inc. vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement petitioned for a formal administrative hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings, Case No. 04-1885MPI. PROVIDER has agreed to pay the overpayment plus some of AHCA’s investigative costs, in the amount of $2,000.00, for a total repayment of $9,735.79. 4. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings, PROVIDER and AHCA expressly agree as follows: (a) AHCA will accept the payment set forth herein as . settlement of the overpayment issues arising from. the MPI review cited in paragraph 3 above. (b) Within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Final Order, PROVIDER agrees to make a single payment to AHCA of Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five and 79/100 Dollars ($9,735.79). Of this amount, $7,735.79 is to reimburse the Medicaid program for overpayments, and $2,000.00 is to reimburse AHCA for investigative costs. AHCA retains the right to perform a 6-month follow-up review. (c) PROVIDER is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of the payment. Failure to timely make the payment will render the balance due and payable immediately, Page 2 of 9 Case No: 04-1885MPI C.I. No. 04-2114-000 Pharma-Express, Inc. vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement (d) (e) (£) with interest, and interest will continue to accrue until the entire balance is paid. PROVIDER and AHCA agree that full payment as set forth above will resolve and settle this case completely and release all parties from all liabilities arising from the findings in the audit referenced as C.I. 04-2114-000. 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 agrees to fully cooperate with any follow up reviews conducted by the Agency. Payment shall be made to: AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION Medicaid Accounts Receivable Post Office Box 13749 Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749 And payment shall clearly indicate that it is per a stipulation and agreement and shall reference the C.I. Number and the Provider Number. Page 3 of 9 Case No: 04-1885MPI C.I. No. 04-2114-000 Pharma-Express, Inc. vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement 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 Stipulation and Agreement under the laws of the State of Florida, the Rules of the Medicaid Program, and all other applicable rules and regulations. ; . ae 8. Except as specifically set forth in paragraphs 3 and 4(b) above with regard to AHCA’s investigative costs, the parties agree to bear their own attorney’s fees and other costs, if any. 9. 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. Furthermore, PROVIDER agrees that its signature alone binds PROVIDER to make the payment as set forth in this agreement. PROVIDER shall furnish the actual signed Stipulation. and Agreement to AHCA; however a facsimile copy shall be sufficient to enable AHCA to cancel a hearing scheduled in this case. Page 4 of 9 Case No: 04-1885MPI C.I. No. 04-2114-000 Pharma-Express, Inc. vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. This Stipulation and 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 resolved because the Page 5 of 9 ‘case No: 04-1885MPI C.I. No. 04-2114-000 Pharma-Express, Inc. vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement Parties have agreed to the terms contained within this agreement. 13. PROVIDER expressly waives in this matter its right to any 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 this proceeding and any and all issues raised herein. PROVIDER further agrees that the Agency should issue a Final Order which igs consistent with the terms of this stipulation and agreement, that. adopts | this agreement and closes this matter. 14. Provider does hereby discharge the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, and its agents, representatives, and attorneys of and from all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, damages, losses and expenses, of any and every nature whatsoever, arising out of or in any way related to this matter, C.I. No. 04-2114-000, and AHCA’s actions herein, including, but not limited to, any claims that were or may be asserted in any federal or state court or administrative forum, including any claims arising out of this agreement, by or on behalf of Provider. Page 6 of 9 Case No: 04-1885MPI C.I. No. 04-2114-000 Pharma-Express, Inc. vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement 15. This Stipulation and 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 Stipulation and 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 Stipulation and Agreement. woos 17. This Stipulation and 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 in this Stipulation and Agreement. 19. This Stipulation and Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective parties in counterpart. Page 7 of 9 Case No: 04-1885MPI C.I. No. 04-2114-000 Pharma-Express, Inc. vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement PETITIONER PHARMA-EXPRESS, INC. CAtotinrt MEL. Dated: Ook. iy , 2004 Sa BY: (Printed name and title) METSCH AND METSCH, P.a. Dated! / , 2004 Page 8 of 9 Case No: 04-1885MPI C.I. No. 04-2114-000 Pharma-Express, Inc. vs. AHCA Stipulation and Agreement AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3 Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403 Dated: Te ~__, 200¥ J. Ss D. BO Inspector General Dated: LC? eo , 2004 General Counsel Da am ole! pated: oven bas & 2004 DEBORA E. FRIDIE Assistant General Counsel Page 9 of 9

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