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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION vs KENDALL HEALTH CARE PROPERTIES III, D/B/A THE PALACE AT KENDALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, 06-001136MPI (2006)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 06-001136MPI Visitors: 31
Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: KENDALL HEALTH CARE PROPERTIES III, D/B/A THE PALACE AT KENDALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Judges: ERROL H. POWELL
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Mar. 31, 2006
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, February 12, 2007.

Latest Update: Dec. 22, 2024
FILED _ ANCA STATE OF FLORIDA AGENCY CLER Kee » DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS) yiq ny, jy bbe [> fh AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, Petitioner, vs CASE NO. 06-1136MPI CI NO. 05-3004-000 KENDALL HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES III, d/b/a THE PALACE AT KENDALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, RENDITION NO.: AHCA-€"'1-C453 -S-MDO Respondent. FINAL ORDER THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a “Stipulation and Agreement,” which is incorporated by reference. The parties are directed to comply with the terms of the “Stipulation and Agreement.” Based on the foregoing, this proceeding is CLOSED. DONE and ORDERED on this the ‘, day of Vprede , 2007, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. * Ge Cc. Le Teer Secretary Agency for Health Care Administration CASE NO. 06-1136MPI C.I. NO. 05-3004-000 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: Peter A. Lewis, Esquire Goldsmith, Grout, and Lewis, P.A. 307 West Park Avenue, Suite 200 Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Debora Fridie, Esquire Attorney for Agency Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive Fort Knox Building 3, Mail Stop 3 Tallahassee, Florida 32308 The Honorable Errol H. Powell Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 Medicaid Program Integrity, MS #6 CASE NO. 06-1136MPI C.I. NO. 05-3004-000 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Final Order has been furnished to the above named addressees by U.S. Mail on this the De iay of JP fare hk , 2007. Agency Clerk 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 HEARINGS AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, Petitioner, Case No. 06-1136MPI vs. KENDALL HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES III, d/b/a THE PALACE AT KENDALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, Respondent. STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT The Petitioner, STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (a/k/a “AHCA” or “the Agency”), and the Respondent, KENDALL HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES III, d/b/a THE PALACE AT KENDALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, (a/k/a “PROVIDER” or “KENDALL”), 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 020332700. 3. In its Final Agency Audit Report, C.1I. No. 05-3004~-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 Page 1 of 9 Case No: 06-1136MPI C.I. No. 05-3004-000 AHCA v. Kendall Health Care Properties III Stipulation and Agreement were not covered by Medicaid. The Agency sought repayment of an overpayment amount of the amount of $47,517.29. In response, PROVIDER petitioned for a formal administrative hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings, Case No. 06-1136MPI. After the provider requested a formal hearing, AHCA reviewed additional information that was previously unavailable to them. Based upon that review, AHCA adjusted the overpayment amount to $28,624.46. PROVIDER has agreed to pay the adjusted overpayment amount of $28,624.46 plus some of AHCA’s investigative costs in the amount of $3,375.54, for a total repayment amount of $32,000.00. 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. (ob) Within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Final Order, PROVIDER agrees to make a single payment to AHCA of Thirty-Two Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($32,000.00). Of this amount, $28,624.46 is to reimburse the Medicaid Program for the overpayment amount due, and $3,375.54 is to reimburse AHCA in Page 2 of 9 Case No: 06-1136MPI C.I. No. 05-3004-000 AHCA v. Kendall Health Care Properties III Stipulation and Agreement (c) (e) part for investigative costs. 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. PROVIDER and AHCA agree that full payment as set forth above will resolve and settle this case completely and release all parties from ail liabilities arising from the findings in the audit referenced as C.I. 05-3004-000. 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 Page 3 of 9 Case No: 06-1136MPI C.I. No. 05-3004-000 AHCA v. Kendall Health Care Properties III Stipulation and Agreement And payment shall clearly indicate that it is per a stipulation and agreement and shall reference the C.I. Number and the Provider Number. 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. 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 ina 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 Page 4 of 9 Case No: 06-1136MPTI C.I. No. 05-3004-000 AHCA v. Kendall Health Care Properties III Stipulation and Agreement 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 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 Page 5 of 9 Case No: 06-1136MPI C.I. No. 05-3004-000 AHCA v. Kendall Health Care Properties III Stipulation and Agreement 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 §§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 is consistent with the terms of this stipulation and agreement and which 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. 05-3004-000, 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 Page 6 of 9 Case No: 06-1136MPI C.I. No. 05-3004-000 AHCA v. Kendall Health Care Properties III Stipulation and Agreement forum, including any claims arising out of this agreement, by or on behalf of Provider. 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. 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: 06-1136MPI C.I. No. 05-3004-000 AHCA v. Kendall Health Care Properties III Stipulation and Agreement RESPONDENT THE PALACE AT KENDALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Oscar Koiz , Fo (Printed name and title) Date: >[>/07 , 2007 GOLDSMITH, GROUT AND LEWIS CO , BY: fo MZ PETER A. LEWIS, ESQUIRE Attorney for Respondent Kendall Date: -A7-OF7 , 2007 Page 8 of 9 Case No: 06-1136MPI C.I. No. 05-3004-000 AHCA v. Kendall Health Care Properties III Stipulation and Agreement AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3 Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403 BY: LI KEEN Inspector General Date: Es , 2007 General Counsel Date: Wace Ki , 2007 x x © ape DEBORA E. FRIDIE Assistant General Counsel Date: Febcvary QQ , 2007 Page 9 of 9

Docket for Case No: 06-001136MPI
Issue Date Proceedings
Mar. 26, 2007 Final Order filed.
Feb. 12, 2007 Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
Feb. 12, 2007 Notice of Stipulation in Principle and Joint Motion to Close File filed.
Jan. 30, 2007 Agency`s Amended Witness List filed.
Jan. 09, 2007 Order Granting Official Recognition.
Nov. 17, 2006 Agency`s Motion for Official Recognition filed.
Nov. 17, 2006 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
Nov. 17, 2006 Notice of Hearing (hearing set for February 15, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Nov. 13, 2006 Joint Status Report and Notice of Availability for Rescheduled Hearing filed.
Nov. 02, 2006 Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by November 13, 2006).
Nov. 01, 2006 Motion for Continuance filed.
Oct. 30, 2006 Agency`s Witness List filed.
Oct. 25, 2006 Response to Agency`s First Request for Admissions filed.
Sep. 25, 2006 Agency`s First Request for Admissions filed.
Sep. 12, 2006 Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for November 14, 2006; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Sep. 11, 2006 Agency`s Motion for Continuance Unopposed by the Respondent filed.
Jul. 07, 2006 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
Jul. 07, 2006 Notice of Hearing (hearing set for September 26, 2006; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Jun. 29, 2006 Joint Status Report filed.
Jun. 21, 2006 Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by July 5, 2006).
Jun. 21, 2006 Petitioner`s Notice of Production from Non-party filed.
Jun. 20, 2006 Motion for Continuance filed.
Jun. 20, 2006 Order Restricting Use and Disclosure of Information Concerning Medicaid Program Beneficiaries.
Jun. 09, 2006 Respondent`s Motion to Restrict Use and Disclosure of Information Concerning Medicaid Program Beneficiaries filed.
May 25, 2006 Agency`s Notice of Cancellation of Deposition Duces Tecum filed.
Apr. 14, 2006 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
Apr. 14, 2006 Notice of Hearing (hearing set for July 12, 2006; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Apr. 13, 2006 Joint Response to Order Requiring Response, Including Request for Hearing to be Set More than 90 Days from Date of Assignment of Judge Pursuant to s.409.913(31), FLA. STAT. filed.
Apr. 10, 2006 Order Requiring Response (response regarding mutually agreeable dates for the hearing due April 20, 2006).
Apr. 10, 2006 Agency`s Notice of Deposition Duces Tecum filed.
Apr. 10, 2006 Agency`s Notice of Filing Agency`s Notice of Deposition Duces Tecum filed.
Apr. 07, 2006 Joint Response to Order Granting Motion to Reopen File filed.
Mar. 31, 2006 Order Granting Motion to Reopen File.
Mar. 29, 2006 Agency`s Motion to Reopen Proceeding (formerly DOAH Case No. 05-2879MPI) filed.
Aug. 11, 2005 Final Agency Audit Report filed.
Aug. 11, 2005 Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
Aug. 11, 2005 Order of Dismissal without Prejudice Pursuant to Sections 120.54 and 120.569, Florida Statutes and Rules 28-106.111 and 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code to Allow for Amendment and Resubmission of Petition filed.
Aug. 11, 2005 Amended Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
Aug. 11, 2005 Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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