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ST. JOSEPH`S HOSPITAL, INC. vs AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, 05-000115MPI (2005)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 05-000115MPI Visitors: 6
Petitioner: ST. JOSEPH`S HOSPITAL, INC.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: CAROLYN S. HOLIFIELD
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Jan. 13, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, July 8, 2005.

Latest Update: Jun. 29, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION... ,., “dips, Lor tet. : J . ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL, INC., Petitioner, CASE NO. 05-0115MPI PROVIDER NO. 010097806 STATE OF FLORIDA, AUDIT C.I. NO. 02-0456-000 AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE Rendition No. AHCA-O5- —_ -S-MDP ADMINISTRATION, vs. Respondent. / FINAL ORDER THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a Settlement Agreement. The parties are directed to comply with the terms of the attached settlement agreement. Based on the foregoing, this file is CLOSED. eet pe” 25 day of SILK , 2005, DONE and ORDERED on this the in Tallahassee, Florida. f -*te Alan 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: L. William Porter II, Esquire Agency for Health Care Administration (Interoffice Mail) William F. Sutton, Jr., Esquire Ruden McClosky 111 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1750 Orlando, Florida 32801 (U.S. Mail) C. S. Holifield Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 Tim Byrnes, Chief, Medicaid Program Integrity Debbie Lynn, MEdicaid Program Integrity John Hoover, Finance and Accounting CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 1 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 Ee day of De-=—-___, 2005. < 2 Richard Shoop, Esquire Agency Clerk State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3 Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403 (850) 922-5873 May-11=2005 01:50om From-Ruden McClosky Smith +4072448980 T-141P.002/006 = Fe6a7 ST. OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS F | L E D ST, JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL, INC., 705 JUN 30 P 23b Petitioner, BIVISIGH aduinsreA vs. CASE NO. 05-11SMPIT —-HEARIKG Provider No. 010097806 STATE OF FLORIDA, C.. No. 02-0456-000 AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, Respondent. / SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ee ee ee Eee STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and St. Joseph’s Hospital, 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, provider number 010097806 and was a provider during the audit period. 3. In its Final Agency Audit Report (final agency action) dated September 24, 2004, AHCA notified PROVIDER that review of Medicaid claims performed by Medicaid Program Integrity (MPI), Office of the AHCA Inspector General, indicated that certain claims, in whole or in part, has been inappropriately paid by Medicaid. The Agency sought recoupment of this overpayment, in the amount of $107,228.21. In response to the audit letter dated September 24, 2004, PROVIDER filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing, which was assigned DOAH Case No. 05-0115. May=11-200E 01:50pm = From-Ruder McClosky Smith +4072448080 T-141 P.003/006 © F-637 4. Subsequent to the original audit that took place in this matter and in preparation for trial, AHCA re-reviewed the PROVIDER’s claims and evaluated additional documentation submitted by the PROVIDER. As a result, AHCA determined that the overpayment was adjusted to $69,617.20. 5. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings, PROVIDER and the AHCA expressly agree as follows: (1) ABCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the overpayment issues arising from the MPI review. (2) Within thirty days of entry of the final order, PROVIDER agrees to make a lump sum payment of sixty nine thonsand six hundred seventeen dollars and twenty cents ($69,617.20) plus three hundred eighty-two dollars and eighty cents ($382.80) in investigative costs, for a total of seventy thousand dollars ($70,000.00) in full and complete settlement of all claims in the proceedings before the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH Case No, 05-0115). AHCA retains the right to perform a 6-month follow- up review, (3) 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. 02-0456- 000. (A) 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. May-11-2005 01:50pm © From-Ruden McClosky Smith +4072448080 T-141 = P.004/008 = F-637 ‘ 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 agreernent 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, conceming 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. May-11-2005 01:50pm = From-Ruden McClosky Smith +4072448080 T-141 -P.005/006 © F-837 4 14, 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. 15. 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 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. 16. This Agreement is and shall be deemed jointly drafted and written by all parties to it and shall not be constmed or interpreted against the party originating or preparing it. 17. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law for any yeason, such provision shall be effective to the extent not so prohibited, and such prohibition shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement. 18. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on each party’s successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trustees. 19. All times stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement. May-11-2005 O1:8lpm From-Ruden McClosky Smith +4072448080 T-141 -P.006/006 = F637 "4 ‘ , 20. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective parties in counterpart. ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL, INC. “Ac Dit Dated; 5 —// , 2005 BY: YY) Ah i, Yale. (Print name) ITs: VP mit AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3 Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403 “ d Dated: ZS 2005 Jamés D, Boyd . . Inspector General : ae . / ae ee nna Cf 2-2 ee me Dated: ef ee , 2005 Acting General Counsel L. William Porter II Assistant General Counsel

Docket for Case No: 05-000115MPI
Issue Date Proceedings
Jul. 08, 2005 Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
Jun. 30, 2005 Final Order filed.
Jun. 07, 2005 Order Placing Case in Abeyance (parties to advise status by July 5, 2005).
Jun. 02, 2005 Motion for Continuance filed.
May 20, 2005 Notification of Status filed.
May 05, 2005 Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by May 20, 2005).
Apr. 28, 2005 Notice of Appearance (filed by W. Sutton, Esquire).
Apr. 28, 2005 Unopposed Motion for Continuance filed.
Apr. 05, 2005 Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for May 18 through 20, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL; amended as to venue).
Apr. 04, 2005 Supplemental Answers to Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories to Respondent filed.
Apr. 01, 2005 Motion to Compel Discovery filed.
Apr. 01, 2005 Motion for Official Recognition in Advance of Final Hearing filed.
Mar. 31, 2005 Response to Initial Order filed.
Mar. 07, 2005 Notice of Providing Answers to Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories & Request for Production filed.
Feb. 18, 2005 Petitioner, St. Joseph`s Hospital, Inc.`s Response to Respondent, Agency for Health Care Administration`s Request for Production filed.
Feb. 18, 2005 Petitioner, St. Joseph`s Hospital, Inc.`s Response to the Respondent, Agency for Health Care Administration`s Request for Admissions filed.
Feb. 08, 2005 St. Josephs`s Hospital, Inc.`s First Request for Production to Respondent filed.
Feb. 08, 2005 St. Josephs`s Hospital, Inc.`s Notice of Serving Its First Set of Interrogatories to Respondent filed.
Feb. 04, 2005 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
Feb. 04, 2005 Notice of Hearing (hearing set for May 18 through 20, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
Jan. 26, 2005 Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner).
Jan. 19, 2005 Initial Order.
Jan. 19, 2005 Notice of Service of Interrogatories, Request for Admissions, Expert Interrogatories & Request for Production of Documents (filed by L. Porter).
Jan. 13, 2005 Supplemental Petition for Hearing Involving Disputed Issues of Material Fact filed.
Jan. 13, 2005 Final Agency Audit Report filed.
Jan. 13, 2005 Amended Petition for Hearing Involving Disputed Issues of Material Fact filed.
Jan. 13, 2005 Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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