Petitioner: COMPLETE REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: DIANE CLEAVINGER
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Aug. 20, 2004
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, February 28, 2005.
Latest Update: Nov. 15, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEATH CARE ADMINISTRATION ».-1 -~~
COMPLETE REHABILITATION
SERVICES, INC.,
Petitioner,
SINC CICS,
vs. CASE NO. 04-2988MPI
Audit No. 00-0238-000
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE 00-0240-000
ADMINISTRATION,
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 “settlement agreement”. Based on the
foregoing, this proceeding is CLOSED.
DONE and ORDERED on this the jeg day of
AVS A , 2005, in Tallahassee, Florida.
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fo Bian 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:
Lynn Lambert
Complete Rehabilitation Services
2108 Louis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton, FL 32547
Debora Fridie, Esquire
Attorney for Agency
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive
Fort Knox Building 3, Mail Stop 3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Diane Clevenger
Administrative Law Judge
Division of Administrative
Hearings
Tne DeSoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
Medicaid Program Integrity
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 1G day of Ape il ,
2005.
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{ Agency for Health Care
Administration
2727 Mahan Drive,
Building #3, Mail Stop 3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
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DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS :
COMPLETE REHABILITATION
SERVICES, INC.
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO. 04-2988MPT
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
(“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and LYNN LAMBERT, D/B/A COMPLETE
REHABILITATION SERVICES, 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 8841900-00 as Lynn
Lambert and under provider number 8109681-02 as Complete
Rehabilitation Services.
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Case No. 04-2988MPI
C.I. Nos. 02-0238-00 and 02-0240-000
Complete Rehabilitation Services, Inc., vs. AHCA
Stipulation and Agreement
3. In its Final Agency Audit Reports C.I. Nos. 00-0238-00
and 00-0240-000 (the "Audit Letters") 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 $7,604.78
for Audit Letter C.I. No. 00-0238-00 and $14,624.87 for Audit
Letter C.I. No. 00-0240-00. In response, PROVIDER petitioned
for a formal administrative hearing on both audit letters with
the Division of Administrative Hearings, Case No. 04-2988-MPI.
After the provider requested a formal hearing, AHCA reviewed
documentation that was previously unavailable to them. Based
upon that review, AHCA adjusted the overpayment to $1,516.40 for
C.I. Number 00-0238-000 and $6,802.22 for C.I. Number 00-0240-
000, for a total overpayment of $8,318.62.
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 a
complete resolution of the overpayment issues arising
from the MPI review cited in paragraph 2 above.
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Stipulation and Agreement
(b)
PROVIDER agrees to pay Eight Thousand Three Hundred
Eighteen and 62/100 Dollars ($8,318.62) to AHCA, to be
paid in six (6) equal installments of $1,427.15 each,
which amounts include principal and statutory
interest. Within thirty (30) days of issuance of the
Final Order, PROVIDER agrees to make the first
installment payment to AHCA of One Thousand Four
Hundred Twenty-Seven and 15/100 Dollars ($1,427.15).
PROVIDER shall pay each subsequent installment payment
on the balance due within thirty (30) days of the due
date of the previous payment until the overpayment
amount is paid in full. In the event that the
PROVIDER pays the balance due early, there is no
penalty for early payment. The outstanding balance of
$8,318.62 will accrue interest at the rate as set
forth in Section 409.913(25) (c), Florida Statutes,
until the balance is paid in full. AHCA retains the
right to perform a 6-month follow-up review.
PROVIDER is responsible for ensuring timely delivery
of the payment. Failure to timely make the payment
will render the balance due and payable immediately,
with interest, and interest will continue to accrue
until the entire balance is paid.
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Complete Rehabilitation Services, Inc., vs. AHCA
Stipulation and Agreement
(d) 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. Numbers
00-0238-000 and 00-0240-000.
(e) 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.
5. 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. Numbers and the
Provider Numbers.
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
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Complete Rehabilitation Services, Inc., vs. AHCA
Stipulation and Agreement
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.
8. 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.
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
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Complete Rehabilitation Services, Inc., vs. AHCA
Stipulation and Agreement
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
parties have agreed to the terms contained within this
agreement.
13. 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
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Complete Rehabilitation Services, Inc., vs. AHCA
Stipulation and Agreement
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
is 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. Nos. 00-0238-00 and 00-0240-00, 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.
18. 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,
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and such prohibition shall not affect any other provision of
this Stipulation and Agreement.
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.
PETITIONER LYNN LAMBERT
D/B/A COMPLETE REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC.
BY: cyst fsa pate: /)lArefu [4 , 2005
Lunn 2, Lembet, M.S. , Cot AP
(Printed name and title)
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Complete Rehabilitation Services, Inc., vs. AHCA
Stipulation and Agreement
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
Si LE, Date: Y. JY
JAMES D. BOY.
Inspector General
, 2005
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DEBORA E. FRIDIE
Assistant General Counsel
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Docket for Case No: 04-002988MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 27, 2005 |
Final Order filed.
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Feb. 28, 2005 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Feb. 25, 2005 |
Notice of Settlement in Principle and Joint Motion to Close File.
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Feb. 23, 2005 |
Second Amended Notice of Amended Overpayment Amounts as Set Forth in the FAARS.
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Dec. 28, 2004 |
Transcript Volume 1 filed.
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Dec. 22, 2004 |
Joint Notice of Conflict and Notice of Availability of Both Parties for Further Proceedings filed.
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Dec. 13, 2004 |
Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for March 1, 2005; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 05, 2004 |
Joint Notice of Availability of Petitioner and Respondent Agency for Further Proceedings (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 29, 2004 |
Order (Respondent`s Motion for Official Recognition granted).
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Oct. 29, 2004 |
Respondent`s Motion to Restrict Use and Disclosure of Information Concerning Medicaid Program Applicants and Beneficiaries (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 28, 2004 |
Respondent`s Motion for Official Recognition filed.
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Oct. 28, 2004 |
Respondent`s Witness List (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 28, 2004 |
Respondent`s Exhibit List (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 22, 2004 |
Order (Respondent`s First Motion in Limine Denied).
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Oct. 21, 2004 |
Order Granting Withdrawal as Counsel.
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Oct. 20, 2004 |
Shutts & Bowen`s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 20, 2004 |
Amended Notice of Amended Overpayment Amount to Correct Dates of FAARS (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 20, 2004 |
Notice of Amended Overpayment Amount (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 20, 2004 |
Respondent`s Motion for Costs (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 08, 2004 |
Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for November 1 and 2, 2004; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL; amended as to Location Only).
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Oct. 07, 2004 |
Petitioner`s Opposition to Respondent`s Motion for Change of Venue of Final Hearing (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 07, 2004 |
Respondent`s Motion for Change of Venue of Final Hearing to Leon County, Florida, Pursuant to Section 409.913(27), Florida Statutes (2002) (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 05, 2004 |
Notice of filing Final Agency Audit Report, C.I. Number 00-238-000 (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 05, 2004 |
Notice of Scriveners` Errors in Final Agency Audit Report, C.I. Number 00-240-000 (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 01, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for November 1 and 2, 2004; 12:00 p.m.; Fort Walton Beach, FL).
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Sep. 17, 2004 |
Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s Response to Initial Order and Notice of Conflict with Some of Petitioner`s Proposed Hearing dates (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 17, 2004 |
Petitioner`s Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 15, 2004 |
Respondent`s Unilateral Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 13, 2004 |
Order For Enlargement of Time (Joint Response to Initial Order now due September 17, 2004).
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Sep. 03, 2004 |
Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Joint Response to Initial Order (filed by D. Fridie via facsimile).
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Aug. 30, 2004 |
Initial Order.
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Aug. 27, 2004 |
Order of Consolidation. (consolidated cases are: 04-002988MPI and 04-002991MPI)
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Aug. 24, 2004 |
Order Reopening Proceedings. (previously DOAH Case No. 03-3307MPI)
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Aug. 20, 2004 |
Motion to Reopen Proceeding (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 12, 2003 |
Letter to Ms. Bennett from M. Gennett requesting mediation filed.
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Sep. 12, 2003 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by M. Gennett, Esquire).
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Sep. 12, 2003 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Sep. 12, 2003 |
Final Agency Audit Report C.I. No. 00-0239-000 filed.
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Sep. 12, 2003 |
Final Agency Audit Report C.I No. 00-240-000 filed.
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Sep. 12, 2003 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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