Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF SPRING HILL
Judges: P. MICHAEL RUFF
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Jul. 12, 2006
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, August 18, 2006.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (“ANCA”),
through undersigned counsel, files this Administrative Complaint against the above-named
Respondent (“Respondent”) pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (2005)',
and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine in the amount of $189,800 (the
“fine amount”) against Respondent, pursuant to Section 408.040, Florida Statutes, and Florida
Administrative Code Rules 59C-1.013 and 59C-1.021,
‘Unless otherwise noted, al} statutes and rules hereinafter cited are to the indicated year’s
version of the statute or rule because this is the controlling year in question.
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2. For the calendar year 2005 (the “calendar year”), Respondent failed ta comply with
the Medicaid and charity care condition upon its Certificate of Need (“CON”), a copy of which
is attached to this complaint as Exhibit A.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
3. This tribunal has jurisdiction over Respondent, pursuant to Sections 120.569 and
120.57, Florida Statutes, and also Sections 408.031- 408.045, Florida’s “Health Facility and
Services Development Act.”
4, Venue is determined by Florida Administrative Code Rule 28-106.207.
PARTIES
5. Pursuant to Chapter 408, Flonda Statutes, and Chapter 59C-1, Florida
Administrative Code, AHCA is the licensing and enforcing authority with regard to conmmunity
nursing home laws aud rules.
6. Respondent is a corporation authorized under the laws of Florida to do business.
Respondent operates a comprehensive medical rehabilitation hospita) located at 12440 Cortez
Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34613, and is the licensee on the CON issued on June 20,
2000, to establish a 60-bed freestanding comprehensive medical rehabilitation hospital in
Hemando County with the condition that a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total annual
patient days in the 60-bed facility shall be provided to Medicaid and charity patients on a
combined basis. The CON number is 9226; a copy of the CON is attached to this complaint as
Exhibit A.
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COUNT I
Respondent failed to meet its Medicaid and charity patient condition
Section 408.040, Florida Statutes
Florida Administrative Code Rule 59C-),013
Florida Administrative Code Rule 59C-1,021
7. AHCA re-alleges paragraphs 1-6 above.
8. Respondent failed to comply with its Medicaid. and charity patient condition
as reported to the Agency in its facility report for the year 2005, a copy of which is attached
to this complaint as Exhibit B.
9. Respondent failed to comply with the condition set forth in its CON, as required by
Section 408.040, Florida Statutes, and Rule 59C-1.013, Florida Administrative Code, which
provide, in part, as follows:
403.040 Conditions and monitering
(1)fa) The agency may issuc a certificate of necd, or an exemption, predicated ypon statements
of intent expressed by an applicant in the application for a certificate of need, Any conditions
imposed on a certificate of necd or an exemption based on such statements of intent shall be stated on
the face of the certificate of need or in the exemption approval.
{b) The agency may consider, in addition to the other criterin specified in ¢. 408.035, a statement
of intent by the applicant that 2 specified percentage of the annual patient days at the facility will be
utilized by patients eligible for care under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Any certificate of
need issued ta a nursing home in reliance upon an applicant's statements that a specified percentage
of annual patient days will be utilized by residents eligible for care under Tithe XIX af the Social
Security Act must include a statement that such certification is a condition of issuance of the
certificate of need, The ccrtificate-of-need program shall notify the Medicaid program office and the
Department of Elderly Affairs when it imposes conditions as authorized in this paragraph in an area
io which a comounity diversion pilot project is implemented.
{c) A certificate holder or an exemption holder may apply to the agency for ¢ modification of
conditions imposed under paragraph (a) or paragraph (b). If the holder of a certificnte of need or an
exemption demonstrates good cause why the certificate or exemption should be modified, the agency
shall reissua the certificate of nced or exemption with such modifications as may be appropriate, The
agency shall! by rule define the factors constituting good cause for modification.
(d) If the holder of a certificate of need or an exemption fails to comply with a condition
upon which the issuance of the certificate or exemption was predicated, the agency may assess
an administrative fine against the certificate holder in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per friture
per day. Failure to annually report conypliance with any condition upon which the isewance of the
certificate or exemption was predicated constitutes noncompliance. In assessing the penalty, the,
agency shall take info account as mitigation the degree of nonccunplience. Proceeds of such
penalties shall be deposited io die Public Medicaid Assistance Trust Fund,
ad
S9C-1.013 Monitoring Proceduces
(4) Reporting Requirements Subsequent to Licensure ar Commencement of Services. All holders
Of a certificate of need that was issued predicated upon conditions cxpressed on the face of the
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certificate of need shall provide annual compliance reports to the agency, The reporting periad shall
be January I thraugh December 31 of each year. The holder of a certificate of need who begun
operation after January ft will report fram the date operation began through December 31. The
compliance report shal] be submitted no later than April 1 of the subsequent year.
(a) The compliance report will contain’ information necessary for an assessment of compliance
with conditions on the certificale of need, utilizing measures, such as a percentage of patiant days,
thar are consistent with the stated condition. The following informatioa shall be provided in the
holder's annual compliance report: 1, The time periad covered by the measures; 2. The measure for
assessing complinnce with each of the conditions identified and dcscrihed on the face of the
certificate of oced; 3. The way in which the conditions were evaluated by applying the measures; 4.
The data sources used to generate information about the conditions that were measured; 5. The
person and position responsitie for supplying the complianes report; 6, Any other information
necessary for the agency to determine compliance with conditions; and 7, If applicable, the reason or
reasons, with supporting data, why the certificate of need holder was unable to meet the conditions
xct forth on the face of the certificate of need.
(b) A change in the licensee for a facility or service does not affect the obligation for that theility
or service fo continue to meet conditions impased on a certificate of need and io provide annual
condition compliance reports.
{c) Conditions imposed on a certificate of need may be modified consistent with Rule 59C-
1,019, FAC.
(5) Violation of Certificate of Need Conditions, Health care providers found by the agency to be
in noncompliance with canditions sct forth in their certificate of need shal] be fined as defined in
Rule 59C-1.021, AL,
The forcgoing violation warrants imposition of the above-mentioned fine amount
pursuant to Florida Administrative Code Rule 59C-1.021, which provides, in part:
59C-1.021 Penalties.
(1) General Provisions, The agency shall initiate sdministrative procecdings for revocation of a
certificate of ored for violation of paragraphs 408.040(2Xa) and (b), F.S., ar the assessment of
administrative fines for failure to comply with conditions placed on a certificate of need as specified
under Rule 59C-1,013, F.A.C
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(3) Penalties for Failure to Comply with Certificate of Need Conditions, The agency shall review
the annual compliance repart submitted by the health care providers who are licensed ane operate the
facilities or services and other pertinent data to assess compliance with certificate of need conditions,
Providers who are not in compliance with centificate ef need conditions shal] be fined. For
community nursing homes or hospital-based skilled nursing units certified as such by Medicare, the
first compliance report on the status of conditions must be submitted 30 calendar days following the
eighteenth month of operation or the first month where an 85 percent occupancy is achieved,
whichever comes first. The schedule of fines is as follaws:
(8) Facilities failing to comply with any conditions set forth on the Certificate of Need will be
assessed a fing, not ta exceed 51,000 per failure per day. Jn usscssing the penalty the agency shall
take inia account the depree of noncompliance.
{bj} The assessed fine shall be paid to the agency within 45 calendar days after written
nolification of assessment by certified mail or within 30 calendar days after final agency action Wf an
administrative herring has been requested. If a health care provider desires it may remit payment
according to a payment schedule accepted hy the agency, The health care provider must submit the
schedule of payments to the agency within 30 calendar days after the date of receipt of the
notification of assessment or Z] calendar days after final agency action. The fina] balance will be duc
no Jater than 6 monthe after the health care provider has bern notified in writing by the agency of the
amount of the assessed fine or 6 months after final agency action.
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11, ANCA, in determining the penalty imposed, considered the degree of
noncompliance.
WHEREFORE, AHCA demands the folowing relief: (1) enter factual and legal
findings as set forth in Count 1; (2) impose the above-mentioned fine amount for the violation;
and (3) impose such other relief as this tribunal may find appropriate.
NOTICE
RESPONDENT is hereby notified that it has a right to request an administrative
hearing pursuant 10 Section 120.569, Florida Statutes. Specific options for administrative
action are set out in the attached Election of Rights (one page) and explained in the attached
Explanation of Rights (one page), All requests for hearing shall be made to the Agency for
Health Care Administration and delivered to the Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727
Mahan Dr., Bldg. 3, MS #3, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308; Attention: Agency Clerk,
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT IF THE REQUEST FOR
HEARING IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT, A FINAL ORDER WILL BE ENTERED.
Submitted as of the date indicated on the below Certificate of Service.
Donna La : LGA,
Fla. Bar No. 0966193
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, MS #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Phone: (850) 922-5873
Fax: (850) 921-0158 or 413-9313
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
THEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the original Administrative Complaint,
Explanation of Rights form, and Election of Rights form have been sent by U.S. Certified Mail,
Return Receipt Requested (receipt # 704 1166 0003 3739 1898) to Respondent, Attention:
Administrator, Healthsouth mht 0, of Spring Hill, 12440 Cortez Boulevard,
Brooksville, Florida 34613 om thi: Ry (cheer June 2006.
Donna WF cok
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Petitioner,
vs. Case No. 2004000522
HealthSouth of Tallahassee, Limited Partnership d/b/a/
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee,
Respondent.
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs. Case No. 2004000530
Lakeshore System Sves. of Fla., Inc., d/b/a/
HealthSouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital
Respondent.
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs. Case No. 2004000549
HealthSouth of Treasure Coast, Inc. d/b/a/
HealthSouth Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital,
Respondent.
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs. Case No. 2004000583
HealthSouth of Fort Lauderdale, Limited Partnership d/b/a/ Dn. iy bs
HealthSouth Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital, Adit Soy» “07
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Respondent. Ah pe? Ve
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs. Case No. 2004000584
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation d/b/a/
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital,
Respondent.
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs, Case No. 2004000586
South Miami Hospital, Inc., d/b/a/
Doctors Hospital,
Respondent.
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs. Case No. 2004000588
HealthSouth of Sea Pines, Limited Partnership d/b/a/
HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital,
Respondent.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS
SES A EAN AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS
This Release and Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) is by and between
HealthSouth Corporation, its Subsidiaries and Affiliates as identified in attached and
incorporated “Exhibit A” (“HEALTHSOUTH”), and the Florida Agency for Health Care
Administration (the “Agency”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Agency served Administrative Complaints on HEALTHSOUTH
to impose an administrative fine pursuant to Rule 59E-2.024(3)(a) and (5), and 59E-
2.025(1)(a), Fla. Admin Code, for failure to file the necessary cost reports as required by
408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes, (2002), and Rule 59E-5 .201, Fla. Admin Code, and
WHEREAS, HEALTHSOUTH will not have the audited financial statements
necessary to file the cost reports in compliance with 408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes,
(2002), and Rule 59E-5.201, Fla. Admin Code until the first quarter of 2005, and
WHEREAS, HEALTHSOUTH wishing to mitigate the fines associated with the
failure to file the cost reports, submitted to the Agency on or about February 12, 2004
Petitions for Informal Administrative Hearing for all facilities which received an
Administrative Complaint as contained in “Exhibit B”, and
WHEREAS, HEALTHSOUTH anticipates receiving Administrative Complaint’s
for the facilities contained in “Exhibit C”, and
WHEREAS, the Agency has jurisdiction over licensure and fines of the hospitals
pursuant to chapter 395, Florida Statutes (2002) and Chapter 59A-3, Fla. Admin Code,
and
WHEREAS, HEALTHSOUTH and Agency have reached a global settlement of
the aforementioned fines until the first quarter of 2005 (ending March 31, 2005),
THEREFORE, HEATHSOUTH and the Agency agree to the following:
AGREEMENT
a. In consideration of the amount of FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($52,353.00), the Agency agrees
to release HEALTHSOUTH (comprised of all facilities included on “Exhibit A”) from
any and all fines as a result of a violation of 408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes, (2002), and
Rule 59E-5.201, Fla. Admin Code, for the failure to file a complete and accurate Prior
Year Report for its 2002 Fiscal Year due on April 30, 2003, and
b. Further, the Agency agrees to dismiss the Administrative Complaints filed
against HEALTHSOUTH and agrees not to serve Administrative Complaints on the
facilities listed in “Exhibit C” for a violation of 408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes, (2002),
and Rule 59E-5.201, Fla. Admin Code, until April 30, 2005.
TERMS OF PAYMENT .
a, HEALTHSOUTH agrees to make a single payment in the amount of FIFTY-
TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($52,353.00) pursuant to the Agency’s instructions for payment by electronic transfer or
other means within ten (10) days of the Agency Final Order accepting this Agreement.
NOTICE OF RELEASE
a. This Agreement does not constitute admission of wrongdoing or error by
either party. The parties believe that this matter should be settled because the
parties have agreed to the terms contained within this agreement.
. Each of the parties shall each bear their own attorney’s fees and costs.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and
nothing herein shall be construed to be an admission of liability or
wrongdoing by any party hereto.
. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid
unless a written amendment to this Agreement is completed and properly
executed by the parties.
The signatories to this Agreement, acting in a representative capacity,
represent that they are duly authorized to act on behalf of the parties to this
Agreement. .
Venue for any action arising from this Agreement shall be in Leon County,
Florida.
This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which,
when executed on behalf of the parties hereto shall be deemed to be an
original, and all of which counterparts together shall constitute one and the
same instrument.
. All notices pertaining to this Settlement Agreement shall be directed as
follows:
For HealthSouth: Thomas F, Panza, Esq,
Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.
3600 North Federal Highway, 3d Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33308
For AHCA: Elizabeth Dudek, Deputy Secretary
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION
Fhomas F- 5
Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.
3600 North Federal Highway, 3” Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-390-0100
Attorneys for HealthSouth Corporation
FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
By: egaelth tctehe Fez Alb ZS, OY
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LICENSEE NAME/ADDRESS LICENSE BEESCEMEND >>
NUMBER | CONZR TION |
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Corporation 4278 $5,600-00
d/b/a Healthsouth of Largo Limited Partnership .
901 N. Clearwater/Largo Road
Largo FL 34640 _|
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota d/b/a 4391 $5,600.00
Healthsouth of Sarasota Ltd.
3251 Proctor Road
Sarasota FL 34231
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Corporation 4425 $5,600.00
d/b/a Healthsouth Rehabilitative Hospital
20601 Old Cutler Road
Miami FL 33189
Healthsouth of Fort Lauderdale Limited Partnership 4251 $5,600.00
d/b/a Healthsouth Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital.
4399 Nob Hill Road
Healthsouth Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital
1600 37" Street
Vero Beach FL 32960
Sunrise FL 33351
Healthsouth of Treasure Coast, Inc. d/b/a 4221 $5,600.00
Healthsouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital
101 E. Florida Avenue
Melbourne FL 32901
Healthsouth of Sea Pines, Limited Partnership d/b/a | 4276
$5,600.00 |
d/b/a
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee
1675 Riggins Road
| Tallahassee FL 32308
|
Healthsouth of Tallahassee, Limited Partnership
4256
$5,600.00
Lakeshore System Svcs. of Fla., Inc. d/b/a
Healthsouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital
1847 Florida Avenue
Panama City, FL_32403
4458
i $5,600.00
South Miami Hospital, Inc. d/b/a
Doctors Hospital
5000 University Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
$7,553.00
EXHIBIT “B”
[ LICENSEE NAME/ADDRESS
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Corporation
d/b/a Healthsouth Rehabilitative Hospital
20601 Old Cutler Road
Miami FL 33189
Healthsouth of Fort Lauderdale Limited Partnership
d/b/a Healthsouth Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital
4399 Nob Hill Road
Sunrise FL 33351
4251
Healthsouth of Treasure Coast, Inc. d/b/a
Healthsouth Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital
1600 37" Street
Vero Beach FL 32960
4221
Healthsouth of Sea Pines, Limited Partnership d/b/a
Healthsouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital
101 E. Florida Avenue
Melbourne FL 32901
Healthsouth of Tallahassee, Limited Partnership d/b/a
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee
1675 Riggins Road
Tallahassee FL 32308
4276
4256
Lakeshore System Sves. of Fla., Inc. d/b/a
Healthsouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital
1847 Florida Avenue
Panama City, FL_ 32403
4458
South Miami Hospital, Inc. d/b/a
Doctors Hospital
5000 University Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
4289
EXHIBIT “C”
LICENSEE NAME/ADDRESS LICENSE NUMBER
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Corporation 4278
d/b/a Healthsouth of Largo Limited Partnership
901 N. Clearwater/Largo Road
Largo FL 34640
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of S arasota d/b/a 4391
Healthsouth of Sarasota Ltd.
3251 Proctor Road
| Sarasota FL 34231
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STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR lo A & SQ
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Petitioner, AHCA Nos.: 2004000586
vs. 2005005391 “
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HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION ITS Gi wp
SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES d/b/a, Ba © 4
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Respondent.
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STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
AHCA Nos.: 2004000522
2005005384
Petitioner,
2005005393
vs.
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION,
d/b/a, H.S. REHAB HOSPITAL OF
TALLAHASSEE,
Respondent.
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
AHCA Nos.: 2004000530
ys. 2005005385
2005005394
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION,
d/b/a, H.S. EMERALD COAST
REHAB HOSPITAL,
Petitioner,
Respondent.
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
AHCA Nos.: 2005005395
Petitioner,
2005005386
YS.
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION
d/b/a, H.S. LARGO,
Respondent.
Pxhubut Co
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs.
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION
d/b/a, H.S. SARASOTA,
Respondent.
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
Ys.
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION
d/b/a, H.S. TREASURE COAST,
Respondent.
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
YS.
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION
d/b/a, H.S. REHAB HOSPITAL,
Respondent.
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs.
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION
d/b/a, H.S. SUNRISE REHAB HOSPITAL,
Respondent.
AHCA Nos.:
200500538947 Mey,
2005005397) US oH o.
2004000549
2005005389
2005005398
AHCA Nos.:
2004000584
2005005402
2005005392
AHCA Nos.:
2004000583
2005005390
2005005401
AHCA Nos.:
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HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, ANfliz ~ Py
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Petitioner, AHCA Nos.: 2004000588 “GS, Oo 7
vs. 2005005387. “ty
Gs “14
2005005396 eee
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION,
d/b/a, H.S. SEA PINES REHAB
HOSPITAL,
Respondent.
FINAL ORDER
The State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration [hereinafter “AHCA”], having
entered into a Stipulation and Settlement Agreement including Amendment to previous Agreement
[hereinafter “Current Agreement”] with the parties to these proceedings, and being otherwise fully
advised in the premises, finds as follows,
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. The attached Current Agreement is approved and adopted as part of this Final Order and
the parties are directed to comply with the terms, including but not limited to their respective separate
filings of Prior Year Reports for Respondent’s 2002, 2003, and 2004 Fiscal Years of the Current
Agreement.
2. An administrative fine of $161,459.00 is hereby imposed upon HEALTH SOUTH
CORPORATION, ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES as identified in the Current Agreement.
The fine is due and payable to the Agency within thirty (30) days of the date of rendition of this Order.
3. Checks should be made payable to the “Agency for Health Care Administration.” The
check, along with a reference to the AHCA Case Numbers, should be sent directly to:
Jean Lombardi
Agency for Health Care Administration
Office of Finance & Accounting
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #4
TaHahassee, Florida 32308
4. Unpaid fines will be subject to statutory interest and may be collected by all methods
legally available.
5. The above-styled cases are hereby dismissed in accordance with the Current
Agreement.
DONE and ORDERED this eas) day of Aepsut 2005 in Tallahassee, Leon County,
Vas Dud
Alan Levine,
Agency for Heglth Care Administration
Florida.
A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS ENTITLED TO
JUDICIAL REVIEW WHICH SHALL BE INSTITUTED BY FILING ONE COPY OF A
NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH AGENCY CLERK AND A SECOND COPY, ALONG WITH
FILING FEE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL 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
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RENDITION OF THE ORDER TO BE REVIEWED.
Copies furnished to:
Elizabeth Dudek
Deputy Secretary
Division of Health Quality Assurance
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #9
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Jean Lombardi
Finance & Accounting
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #14
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Eric R. Bredemeyer
Assistant General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2295 Victoria Avenue, Room 346C
Ft. Myers, Florida 33901-3884
(Interoffice Mail)
Thomas F. Panza, Esquire
Attorney and Representative for HealthSouth
Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.
3600 North Federal Highway, 3" Floor
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
(U.S. Mail)
Wendy Adams
Facilities Intake Unit
(Interoffice Mail)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of this Final Order was served on the above-
named person(s) and entities by U.S. Mail, or the method designated, on this the 30” day of
Ae asl? 2005.
Richard Shoop, Agenc¥C
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
(850) 922-5873
+ 07/27/2005 12:15 FAX 994390799". PANZA NAURER MAYNARD _ igo03
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2005005357; Rahsb0s392;
2005005393*2005(05394:
2005005395; 2005005396;
2005005397; 2005005398
2005005401; 2005005402
AHCA Case Nos. 2004000522; 2005005384;
2004000530; 2005005385;
2004000549; 2005005386;
2004000583; 2005005387:
2004000584; 2005005388;
2004000586; 2005005389;
2004000588; 2005005390
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs.
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION,
Respondent.
Se ed ee
STIPULATION AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
‘INCLUDING AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUS AGREEMENT
This Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (hereinafter "Current Agreement") is entered into by and
between the STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (hereinafter
"“AGENCY"), and HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION, ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, as
identified in the attached “Exhibit AA,” as if this Exhibit were fully stated herein (hereinafter
“HEALTHSOUTH” or “FACILITIES”).
WHEREAS, the AGENCY served Administrative Complaints upon HEALTHSOUTH through which
it sought to impose administrative fines against HEALTH SOUTH for violations involving the Prior Year
Reports for its 2002 Fiscal Year which were the subject of a Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims
(hereinafter “Previous Settlement Agreement”) approved and adopted by the Agency’s Final Order with a
reference number of 04-59PH, done and ordered on April 23, 2004, and which Previous Settlement Agreement
with Exhibits and said Final Order are hereby included as if stated in full; and
WHEREAS, this Previous Settlement Agreement provided for written amendment if completed and
properly executed by the parties; and
WHEREAS, this Current Agreement in addition to amending in writing the Previous Settlement
Agreement wil! dispose of certain matters concerning the filing of the Prior Year Reports for the Fiscal Years
2003 and 2004 of HEALTHSOUTH;,
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WHEREAS, the Agency has jurisdiction over licensure and fines of hospitals, including those
identified in Exhibit AA pursuant to Chapters 395 and 408, Florida Statutes (2004), and Chapters 59A-3 and
59E-2, Florida Administrative Code (2004).
WHEREAS, HEALTHSOUTH anticipates that it will not have the Pnor Year Reports for its 2002
Fiscal Year filed until July 31, 2005; its Prior Year Reports for its 2003 Fiscal Year filed until July 31, 2005;
and its Prior Year Reports for its 2004 Fiscal Year filed unti] July 3], 2006; and
WHEREAS the Agency had in the Previous Settlement Agreement agreed to dismiss Administrative
Complaints then filed against HEALTHSOUTH and not io serve additional Administrative Complaints upon
facilities of HEALTHSOUTH identified in “Exhibit C” appended to the Previous Settlement Agreement until
April 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS, HEALTHSOUTH timely filed a request for an informal administrative hearing to
mitigate the AGENCY's intent to levy administrative fines based upon the failure of HEALTHSOUTH and ils
FACILITIES to file Prior Year Reports for its 2002 Fiscal Year; and that in anticipation of
HEALTHSOUTH’s inability to have these reports filed by April, 30, 2005, as provided for in the Previous
Settlernent Agreement, as well as, that HEALTHSOUTH anticipates receiving Administrative Complaints
levying a resumption of fines for periods subsequent to the Previous Settlement Agreement, and for additional
fines, for its alleged failure to file the Prior Year Reports for its 2002, 2003 and 2004 Fiscal Years; and in
consideration of HEALTHSOUTH’s expressed desire to mitigate the fines associated with the alleged
continuing and new failures to file the Prior Year Reports; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the AGENCY and HEALTHSOUTH have reviewed the issues to be
presented in these matters, and desire to amicably resolve the pending issues raised in these matters having
reached a global settlement of the aforementioned fines;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and other valuable
consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged by all parties, it is hereby stipulated and agreed by
and between the parties as follows:
1. All recitals referred to in the matters referred to above, are true and correct, expressly
incorporated herein, and constitute binding findings of the parties. The parties to any and all
of the above-styled proceedings, and those as identified in Exhibit AA, a) waive and agree to
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forego any hearing, including but not limited to, any request under Florida Statutes (2004) for
an informal proceeding under §120.57 (2), or for a formal proceeding under §120.57 (1), and
any appeal under §120.68, and any declaratory relief or relief sought through any writ, of or
from any court or administrative tribunal of competent jurisdiction; b) to waive any and all
appeals or further proceedings regarding these matiers; c) to waive any objections as to the
form of the Final Order (e.g., regarding the presentation of findings of fact and conclusions of
law), subject to the execution of this Current Agreement;
2. After a grace period of forty-five calendar days extended to HEALTHSOUT SS og the due
date for filing specified in Exhibit AA for each Prior Year Report for its 2004, 2003 and 2004
Fiscal Years concerning the respectively identified facility’s reports, the Agency may serve
Administrative Complaint(s) for a violation of §408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2004), and
Rule 59E-5.201, Florida Administrative Code (2004), upon HEALTHSOUTH. However, the
Agency agrees not to serve an Administrative Complaint prior to the passage of the forty-five
day grace period (e.g. Prior Year Reports for HealthSouth Tallahassee for FY 2002 and 2003
are both due to be filed with the Agency by July 31, 2005, and an administrative complaint
will not be served before September 15, 2005, for any failure by HEALTHSOUTH to file
these reports. This grace period includes any time for mailing. Any Administrative
Complaint served after the grace period may include, at the sole discretion of the Agency, for
purposes of calculating any fine allegedly then due for a violation of §408.061(4)(a), Florida
Statutes (2004), and Rule 59E-5.201, Florida Administrative Code (2004), fines accruing as of
August 1, 2005, and continuing as provided by Rule 59E-2.025, Florida Administrative Code
(2004), Guidelines for Calculation of Administrative Fines). Reports for FY 2004 are not due
per this Current Agreement in accordance with Exhibit AA until July 31, 2006, with a grace
period precluding serving any Administrative Complaint before September 15, 2006,
concerning violation of §408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2004), and Rule 59E-5.201, Florida
Administrative Code (2004).
3. The Previous Settlement Agreement is superceded by this Current Agreement insofar as this
Current Agreement updates or alters a specific term of the Previous Settlement Agreement and
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Final Order of April 23, 2004. Otherwise, the terms of the Previous Settlement Agreement
and Final Order continue to operate fully. Should there occur a dispute as to interpretation of
these two agreements, they should be read so as to give priority and reason to the terms of the
Current Agreement. Should terms of either of the agreements be determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, then the remaining terms continue in full force and
effect; however; in no uncertain terms do either of these agreements excuse in any manner the
eventual filing of any FY reports by HEALTHSOUTH and those FACILTIES identified in
Exhibit AA, the requirements for accuracy of any and all filed FY reports, or any state and/or
federal enforcement provisions ensuring such accuracy. This Current Agreement supercedes
any prior oral agreements between the parties, and any prior written agreements between the
parties except as herein strictly described concerning the Previous Settlement Agreement.
4. HEALTHSOUTH agrees that it will pay, in full resolution of the issues raised in these
matters, for the FY reports and FACILITIES as identified in Exhibit AA, an administrative
fine of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars ($161,459.00) to
the AGENCY within thirty (30) days of the rendition of a Final Order by the AGENCY
incorporating the terms of this Current Agreement. The AGENCY shall timely provide a copy
of the Final Order to counsel for HEALTHSOUTH at the address listed below.
5. Each party to this proceeding shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs.
6. This Current Agreement becomes effective as of the date that it is executed by both parties.
Upon full execution of this Current Agreement, the Agency shall enter a Final Order adopting
and incorporating the terms of this Current Agreement and that any above-style case, or case
identified in Exhibit AA, heretofore commenced be dismissed.
7. The parties stipulate and agree that this Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (the Current
Agreement) is a Jegal and binding document and is fully enforceable against all parties in any
court of competent jurisdiction. However, any action to enforce the terms of this Agreement
shall be brought in the appropriate tribunal in Leon County, Florida. The signatories hereto
represent and warrant that they are vested with the authority to execute this Current
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Agreement on behalf of their respective principals, and as duly designated representatives, to
fully bind such principals.
HEALTHSOUTH, for itself and for its related or resulting organizations, its successors or
transferees, attorneys, heirs, and executors or administrators, does hereby discharge the
AGENCY, 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 these matters and the AGENCY’s actions,
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 HEALTHSOUTH or related entities.
The AGENCY, for itself and for its related or resulting organizations, its successors or
transferees, attorneys, heirs, and executors or administrators, does hereby discharge
HEALTHSOUTH, 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 these matters and
HEALTHSOUTH’s actions, 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 the AGENCY or related entities.
This Agreement will, in all respects, be interpreted, enforced and governed under the laws of
the State of Florida. The language of all parts of this Current Agreement will, in all cases, be
construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against either party
based upon initial authorship. By executing this Stipulation, HEALTHSOUTH does not admit
the allegations in the matters raised herein, but acknowledges and accepts that the Agency
asserts the validity of its allegations.
Both parties agree that this Current Agreement does not waive the Agency’s ability to enforce
a Final Order based upon this Agreement pursuant to §120.69, Florida Statutes, (2004).
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12. Absolutely no notice is required to be sent by the Agency delineating the due dates for reports
or the approach or passage of any grace period(s) prior to the service of any Administrative
Complaints. HEALTHSOUTH understands and explicitly accepts these terms.
13. This Agreement is not effective and binding until executed by all parties hereto. This
Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shal] constitute one and the same
instrument. Facsimiles of signatures shall be deemed to be the same as original signatures.
as F, Panza, Esq
Attomey and Representative for HealthSouth
Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.
3600 North Federal Highway, 3 Floor
Fort slaly FL 33308
Di setehte Pade
Agency for alth Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Dated: S/ AZ, , 2005
(Meicle Colencas
‘WithanrH Reberts-(HRISTA CALAMAS
Aeting-General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Dated: a] It , 2005
FACLIENT\W00053\04-15735\Second Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims.doc
HEALTHSOUTH DELINQUENT HOSPITAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
Type of Alleged sf Original H.S.agrees
Facility H.S. means Case Report Reason for {Due Date _|to file
Number |HEALTHSOUTH Number Actual FY [Complaint ie Report |FY Report
11-0021 H.S. Tallahassee 2004000522/}2002 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2003 07/31/2005
23-960013 |H.S. Emerald Coast 2004000530|/2002 Actual [Failure to Fite {04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005 J
11-0045 |H.S. Largo 2002 Actual |Failure to File |04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
41-0027 |H.S. Sea Pines 2004000588|2002 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
11-0013 _|H.S. Sarasota 2002 Actual |Fallure to File [04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
41-0017 |H.S. Treasure Coast | 2004000549|2002 Aciual {Failure to File 04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
70-3028 |Sunrise Rehab Hosp. | 2004000583)2002 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
70-0020 _|H.S. Doctors Hospital [2004000586/2002 Actual jFailure to File {04/30/2003 07/31/2005
40-3038 |H.S. Rehab Hosp. 2004000584 |/2002 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
11-0021 _|H.S. Tallahassee 2005005384(2003 Actual |Failure to File [04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005
23-960013 |H.S. Emerald Coast 2005005385|2003 Actual | Failure to File {04/30/2004 07/31/2005
11-0045 |H.S. Largo 2005005386 2003 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005 _
11-0027 _|H.S. Sea Pines 2005005387 /|2003 Actual | Failure to File $04/30/2004 07/31/2005
11-0013 |H.S. Sarasota 2005005388 /|2003 Actual [Failure to File {04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005
11-0017 _|H.S. Treasure Coast | 2005005389/2003 Actual [Failure to File }04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005
10-3028 [H.S.SunriseRehabHos | 2005005390|2003 Actual [Failure to File {04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005
10-0020 |H.S. Doctors Hospital | 2005005391/2003 Actual |Failure to File 102/13/2004 | 07/31/2005
10-3038 —[H.S. Rehab Hosp. 2005005392/|2003 Actual [Failure to File {04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005
|
11-0021 __|H.S. Tallahassee 2005005393|2004 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006 |
23-960013|H.S. Emerald Coast | 2005005394|2004 Actual [Failure to File {04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006
11-0045 _|H.S. Largo 2005005395 }2004 Actual |Failure to File (04/30/2005 07/31/2006
11-0027 |H.S. Sea Pines ___| 2005005396|2004 Actual [Failure to File 04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006
41-0013 _|H.S. Sarasota 2005005397 |2004 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006
11-0017 |H.S. Treasure Coast | 2005005398 }2004 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006
10-3028 |H.S.SunriseRehabHos | 2005005401|2004 Actual [Failure to File {04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006
]
10-3038 |H.S, Rehab Hosp. 2005005402!2004 Actual |Failure to File (04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006
j |
THIS EXHIBIT IDENTIFIES HEA |LTHSOUTH |CORPORATION FACILITIES IN FLORIDA
THE SUBJECT OF A STIPULATI [ON AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN HEALTHSOUTH EXHIBIT AA
CORPORATION AND STATE OF |FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
HEALTHSOUTH DELINQUENT HOSPITAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
|Date Date Number of Total Total
Facility Facility Case Type of Reason for {Due Date |Information Days for Rate for| Individual{ Corporate
Number {Name Number Report Complaint lofReport |Received | Calc ofFine| Daily fine Fine Fine
I
11-0021 _|H.S. Tallahassee 2004000522/2002 Actual [Failure to File [04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
23-960013 |H.S. Emerald Coast 2004000530(2002 Actual |Failure to File [04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
11-0045 1H.S. Largo 2002 Actual |Failure to File ]04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
11-0027 _[H.S. Sea Pines 2004000588|2002 Actual [Failure to File {04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
411-0013. {H.S, Sarasota 2002 Actual [Failure to File {04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
11-0017 __|H.S. Treasure Coast _ | 2004000849/2002 Actual {Failure to File 04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
10-3028 |Sunrise Rehab Hosp. | 2004000583[2002 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
10-0020 _[H.S. Doctors Hospital | 2004000586|2002 Actual [Failure to File {04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
40-3038 |H.S. Rehab Hosp. 2004000584|2002 Actual iFailure to File {04/30/2003 | 07/31/2005
i
I
11-0021 H.S. Tallahassee 2005005384 |2003 Actual {Failure to File {04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005 457| $ 20 $9,140
23-960013 |H.S. Emerald Coast 2005005385|2003 Actual |Failure to File [04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005 457| 3 20 $9,140
141-0045 4H.S. Largo 2005005386 |2003 Actual |Failure to File 104/30/2004 | 07/31/2005 457| $ 20 $9,140
11-0027 _|H.S. Sea Pines 2005005387 |2003 Actua’ re to File {04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005 457: 3 20 $9,140
11-0013 {H.S. Sarasota 200500538812003 Actual ure to File {04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005 457|$ 20 $9,140
11-0017 _|H.S. Treasure Coast | 2005005389|2003 Actual {04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005 457| 3 20 $9,140
10-3028 |Sunrise Rehab Hosp. | 2005005390/2003 Actua 104/30/2004 | 07/31/2005 457) 3 20 $9,140
10-0020 _|H.S. Doctors Hospital | 2005005391|2003 Actual {02/13/2004 | 07/31/2005 534|$ 28.50 | $15,219
10-3038 |H.S. Rehab Hosp. 2005005392/2003 Actual {04/30/2004 | 07/31/2005 457! $ 20 $9,140 4
| Total § 88,339
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11-0021 H.S. Tallahassee 2005005393} 2004 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006 457| $ 20 $9,140
23-960013 [H.S. Emerald Coast 2005005394 | 2004 Actual {Failure to File [04/30/2005 07/31/2006 4571 $ 20 $9,140
11-0045 jH.S. Largo 2005005395 |2004 Actual jFailure to File {04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006 457) $ 20 $9,140
11-0027 _|H.S. Sea Pines 2005005396!2004 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006 457| $ 20 $9,140
11-0013 _|H.S. Sarasota 2005005397 2004 Aciual |Failure to File {04/30/2005 07/31/2006 457| 3 20 $9,140
14-0017 |H.S. Treasure Coast 2005005398 | 2004 Actual | Failure to File 04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006 4571 $ 20 $9,140
10-3028 — Sunrise Rehab Hosp. | 2005005401|2004 Actual Failure to File [04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006 457| $ 20 $9,140
49-0020 |H.S-Decters Hospital [NAA 2004 Actual |
10-3038 |H.S. Rehab Hosp. 2005005402|2004 Actual |Failure to File {04/30/2005 | 07/31/2006 4571 $ 20 $9,140
Total $ 73,120
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-- Total Finel $161,459
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STIPULATION AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
INCLUDING AMENDMENT TO TWO PREVIOUS AGREEMENTS
This Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (hereinafter "Newly Revised Agreement," or “NRA”) is
entered into by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION — (hereinafter "AGENCY"), and HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION, ITS
SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, as identified in the attached “Exhibit AAA,” as if this Exhibit were fully
stated herein (hereinafter “HEALTHSOUTH,” “RESPONDENT,” or “FACILITIES”).
WHEREAS, the AGENCY served Administrative Complaints upon HEALTHSOUTH through which
it sought to impose administrative fines against HEALTHSOUTH for violations involving the Prior Year
Reports for its 2002 Fiscal Year (hereinafter “FY”) which were the subject of a Previous Settlement
Agreement and Release of Claims (both then and hereinafter referred to as the “Previous Settlement
Agreement” or “PSA”) approved and adopted by the Agency’s Final Order with a reference number of 04-
59PH, done and ordered on April 23, 2004, and which Previous Settlement Agreement with Exhibits and said
Final Order are hereby included as if they were fully stated herein; and
WHEREAS, HEALTHSOUTH in advance of deadlines for filing the Prior Year Reports for 2003 and
2004, as well as some of the deadlines within the aforementioned Previous Settlement Agreement, in good
faith knowing that it would be unable to timely complete the filings, reached another approved and adopted
settlement approved containing both new/different and modified terms than the PSA, which were accepted as
contained within the Agency’s Final Order filed by the Agency Clerk on August 30, 2005, which settlement
agreement (both then and hereinafter referred to as the “Current Agreement” or “CA”) with its Exhibit (i.e.
Exhibit AA) and said Final Order are included hereby as if fully stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the PSA and CA provided for written amendment(s) if completed and properly executed
by the parties; and
WHEREAS, this Newly Revised Agreement, in addition to amending in writing the PSA and CA, will
dispose of certain matters concerning a failure or inability by HEALTHSOUTH to file the Prior Year Reports
for the Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003 relating to one of HEALTHSOUTH’s hospitals, and matters concerning
the filing of the Prior Year Reports for FY 2005 of HEALTHSOUTH for the hospitals identified in Exhibit
AAA; and
WHEREAS, the Agency has jurisdiction over licensure and fines of hospitals, including those
identified in Exhibits AA and AAA of the CA and NRA, respectively, pursuant to Chapters 395 and 408,
Florida Statutes (2005), and Chapters 59A-3 and 59E-2, Florida Administrative Code (2005); and
WHEREAS, HEALTHSOUTH anticipates that it will not have the Prior Year Reports for its FY 2005
for the hospitals identified within Exhibit AAA filed until September 15, 2006; and since the Final Orders of
the Agency approving both the PSA and CA, HEALTHSOUTH has advised, and by this NRA notifies the
Agency, that it will be unable to file the Prior Year Reports for HEALTHSOUTH DOCTORS HOSPITAL
(Facility Number 10-0020) for the 2002 and 2003 Fiscal Years, or portions thereof, as had been previously
agreed and anticipated; (See PSA and CA and their respective Exhibits) (Note: Due to HEALTHSOUTH no
longer owning DOCTORS HOSPITAL, reports were not due for 2004 and beyond for this facility by
HEALTHSOUTH.] and
WHEREAS, HEALTHSOUTH expresses a desire to mitigate the fines associated with a failure to
properly file based upon the following: its inability to file the Prior Year Reports for FY 2002 and FY 2003 on
HEALTHSOUTH DOCTORS HOSPITAL (Facility Number 10-0020); its newly perceived recognition that its
Prior Year Reports for FY 2005 for all the facilities identified in Exhibit AAA would miss their statutory
filing deadlines because they would need to be based upon completed FY 2004 reports, the subject of the CA;
and that the facilities and reports that were the subjects of the PSA and CA have otherwise completed their
filings, or as to FY 2004 reports are expected to meet their prospective filing deadlines as provided for in the
PSA and/or CA; and to resolve any other residual fine calculation/accrual and imposition issues for the
completed filings of Prior Year Reports, the subjects of the PSA and CA; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the AGENCY and HEALTHSOUTH have reviewed the issues to be
presented in these matters, and desire to amicably resolve the pending issues raised in these matters and having
reached a global settlement of the aforementioned fines;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and other valuable
consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged by all parties, it is hereby stipulated and agreed by
and between the parties as follows:
1.
All recitals referred to in the matters described above, are true and correct, expressly
incorporated herein, and constitute binding findings of the parties. The parties to any and all
of the above-styled proceedings, and those as identified in Exhibit AAA of this NRA, and as
identified in the PSA and CA, a) waive and agree to forego any hearing, including but not
limited to, any request under Florida Statutes (2005) for an informal proceeding under §120.57
(2), or for a formal proceeding under §120.57 (1), and any appeal under §120.68, and any
declaratory relief or relief sought through any writ, of or from any court or administrative
tribunal of competent jurisdiction; b) to waive any and al! objections to the form of the
charging document, as necessary; c) to waive any and all appeals or further proceedings
regarding these matters; d) to waive any objections as to the form of the Final Order (e.g.,
regarding the presentation of findings of fact and conclusions of law), subject to the execution
of this NRA;
HEALTHSOUTH agrees that it shall file the respective Prior Year Reports with duly audited
financial statements for FY 2005 for each and every one of their facilities identified in Exhibit
AAA on or before August 15, 2006. The negotiated filing deadlines for the Prior Year Report
for FY 2004 are to be completed in accordance with the CA for those facilities therein
identified,
The Agency will process and receive the FY 2005 reports submitted by HEALTHSOUTH as
filed; subject to meeting the criteria for acceptance in Chapters 395 and 408, Florida Statutes
(2005), and Chapters 59A-3 and S9E-2, Florida Administrative Code (2005), and the
remainder of the terms of this NRA.
The parties agree and stipulate that the total possible fines owing under this NRA, exclusive of
any breach of this agreement or failures by HEALTHSOUTH to file the Prior Year Reports
for FY 2005 before September 15, 2005, are NINETY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
EIGHTY ($99,680.00) and references hereinafter in this NRA to the terms “total negotiated
fine” mean EIGHTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS
($80,928.00).
While admitting no wrongdoing, but acknowledging that the Agency asserts otherwise,
HEALTHSOUTH agrees that it will pay, in full resolution of the issues raised and addressed
in this NRA, an administrative fine of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($69,428.00) payable in two installments to the Agency. The
first installment of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-
EIGHT DOLLARS ($59,428.00) shall be paid and delivered by HEALTHSOUTH within
thirty (30) days of the rendition of the Final Order of the Agency incorporating the terms of
this agreement (NRA) to the payee at the address specified in this Final Order, The second
installment of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) shall be paid and delivered by
HEALTHSOUTH to the same payee as the first installment on or before October 1, 2006,
however, this second payment need not be made and delivered to the Agency and no effort by
the Agency to collect this second installment shall be made, if and only if, as expressly hereby
conditioned, each and every one of the Prior Year Reports for FY 2005 for the facilities
identified in Exhibit AAA with duly audited financial statements has been filed with and
received by the AGENCY at its Financial Analysis Unit in Tallahassee, Florida, before
September 15, 2006. HEALTHSOUTH agrees that any failure by it to timely pay and deliver
this first installment, and file each and every one of the Prior Year Reports for FY 2005 (for
the hospital identified in Exhibit AAA) before September 15, 2005, shall as of October 1,
2006, accelerate all outstanding amounts owing to the “total negotiated fine” of EIGHTY
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($80,928.00). If so
accelerated, and if the two prior installments ($59,428.00 and $10,000) respectively were
made and received in full, the outstanding amount owing by HEALTHSOUTH to the
AGENCY of the “total negotiated fine” would be ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($11,500.00). HEALTHSOUTH explicitly agrees, stipulates, and accepts that the
copy of the Final Order approving and adopting this stipulation and settlement agreement (the
NRA), and by having attached to it a copy of this NRA, shall constitute the only notice and
reminder HEALTHSOUTH will receive in this and related matters. Absolutely, no other
notice is required to be sent by the Agency to effectuate the terms of this settlement agreement
(NRA) and the Final Order approving and adopting it. Furthermore, this settlement agreement
(NRA) when executed by HEALTHSOUTH shall constitute and satisfy any and all
requirements of notice under Rule 59E-2.024(5), Florida Administrative Code (2005), for
violations (of Chapter 408, Florida Statutes (2005) and Chapter 59E, Florida Administrative
Code (2005)) for failing to properly file any and all Prior Year Reports for FY 2004 and FY
2005 of the facilities identified in Exhibits AA and AAA of the CA and NRA.
HEALTHSOUTH confesses one of the reasons they have requested and agreed to the NRA is
because they have been/will be/stipulate to be deemed by the Agency to have allegedly
violated §408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), which is a prerequisite for HEALTHSOUTH
stipulating to the satisfaction of the notice requirement under Rule 59E-2,024(5), Florida
Administrative Code (2005). HEALTHSOUTH further explicitly agrees and accepts that any
unpaid fines or installments due under the NRA may be subject to statutory interest and may
be collected by all methods legally available. Furthermore, the Respondent waives any right,
cause, claim, offset, credit, lien, pledge or interest of any kind in the moneys and installments
received by the Agency pursuant to the negotiated fines in the PSA, CA and this NRA.
HEALTHSOUTH understands and explicitly accepts these terms except as to the very limited
“crediting process” and limited amount contemplated in paragraph 6, immediately below.
Furthermore, the Respondent explicitly agrees and accepts in addition to [emphasis added] the
administrative fines treated in paragraphs 4. and 5. above, that should each and every one of
the Prior Year Reports for FY 2004 and FY 2005 for the facilities identified in Exhibits AA
(exclusive of HEALTHSOUTH DOCTORS HOSPITAL (Facility Number: 10-0020)) and
AAA of the CA and this NRA, respectively, not be filed before September 15, 2006, the
Agency may serve an Administrative Complaint(s) for a violation of §408.061(4)(a), Florida
Statutes (2005), and Rule 59E-5.201, Florida Administrative Code (2005), upon
HEALTHSOUTH for those Prior Year Reports for FY 2004 and FY 2005 still outstanding.
Any Administrative Complaint so served on or after September 15, 2006, at the sole discretion
of the Agency, and as explicitly hereby agreed by HEALTHSOUTH, for purposes of
calculating any fine allegedly then due for a violation of §408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes
(2005), and Rule 59E-5.201 et seq., Florida Administrative Code (2005), may include fines for
tardy filing or complete failure to file (at all) accruing as of August 1, 2006, and continuing, as
provided by Rule 59E-2.025 et seq., Florida Administrative Code (2005), (Guidelines for
Calculation of Administrative Fines], with there being only a credit for fines and assessments
paid already by HEALTHSOUTH allowed for Prior Year Reports for FY 2005 and such a
credit shall never exceed ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($11,500.00)
in total for the sum of any and all credits that may be available to the facilities identified in
Exhibit AAA, and such crediting to be calculated and to be applied commencing September
15, 2006, for a period of up to no more than three (3) years from the date the Final Order
approving and adopting this NRA (hereinafter the FONRA), to be applied at no more than
FORTY DOLLARS ($40.00) per day for each day of tardiness after September 15, 2006. [For
a hypothetical example, were HEALTHSOUTH EMERALD COAST to file its Prior Year
Report for FY 2005 on November 1, 2006, and were the Agency to issue a properly
constituted administrative complaint, or similar appropriate charging document, concerning a
violation of §408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), and Chapter 59E, Florida Administrative
Code (2005), HEALTHSOUTH hypothetically would owe ninety-two (92) days of fines at
the hypothetical rate of FORTY DOLLARS ($40.00) per day (this daily fine amount in this
hypothetical is merely for illustrative purposes because the charged amount would be as
specified in the administrative complaint and it is agreed the daily fine penalty may vary if in
accordance with §408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), and Chapter 59E, Florida
Administrative Code (2005)). The total daily fine then calculated would have a credit applied
for the forty-six (46) days since September 15, 2006, at the agreed upon and stipulated rate
that cannot exceed FORTY DOLLARS ($40.00) per day. After applying the credit, the fines
sought in the hypothetical charging document would be ONE THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($1,840.00); and similarly for each tardy facility and Prior
Year Report for FY 2005 until the ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($11,500.00) amount were exhausted or the three (3) year anniversary of the FONRA had
been reached, whichever occurs sooner.] Other than this “crediting process” which is capped
absolutely not to exceed ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($11,500.00)
in any case, whether the crediting process leads to the reduced relief sought within the
charging document or a subtraction from the amount within a final order adjudged by a court
of competent jurisdiction, but not both, so that the credit applied would never exceed the cap,
HEALTHSOUTH waives any right, cause, claim, offset, credit, lien, pledge or interest of any
kind in the moneys received by the Agency pursuant to this NRA other than this limited
“crediting process” as described, This “credit” so described can neither be transferred nor
assigned by the terms of the NRA. Moneys or fines received by the Agency pursuant to the
NRA if not allowed under this limited “crediting process” remain as paid to the Agency.
The PSA and CA are superseded by this NRA insofar as this NRA updates or alters a specific
term of the PSA and Final Order of April 23, 2004, and CA and Final Order of August 30,
2005. Otherwise, the terms of the Previous Settlement Agreement and Final Order continue to
operate fully. Should there occur a dispute as to interpretation of these three agreements, they
should be read so as to give higher priority and reason to the terms of the NRA followed by
the CA and then the PSA, respectively. Should terms of any of the agreements be determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, then the remaining terms continue in
full force and effect; however; in no uncertain terms do any of these agreements excuse in any
manner the eventual filing of any FY reports by HEALTHSOUTH and those FACILTIES
identified in the PSA, CA or NRA (and their Exhibits), the requirements for accuracy of any
and all filed FY reports, or any state and/or federal enforcement provisions ensuring such
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accuracy; except as to only HEALTHSOUTH DOCTORS HOSPITAL (Facility Number: 10-
0020) for its FY 2002 and 2003 reports, for which it is not excused per se, but for which a
portion of the first installment of the administrative fines described in paragraph 5 above for
the failure to file these 2002 and 2003 reports constitutes full and adequate consideration for
the penalty assessed. This NRA supersedes any prior oral agreements between the parties, and
any prior written agreements between the parties except as strictly described and limited
herein concerning the PSA and CA. All Prior Year Reports actually and already filed by
HEALTHSOUTH with the AGENCY before April 10, 2006, pursuant to the PSA and CA,
shall have no additional administrative fines imposed except for those administrative fines for
which the first installment described in paragraph 5 above includes full consideration and
satisfaction.
The AGENCY shall timely provide a copy of the Final Order with the Newly Revised
Agreement attached to counsel for HEALTHSOUTH at the address listed below.
HEALTHSOUTH stipulates and agrees that it already has received a copy of the Final Orders
of April 23, 2004, and August 23, 2005, and the associated CA and PSA identified above
including all Exhibits appended to each.
Each party to this proceeding shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs.
This NRA becomes legally binding and effective as of the date that it is executed by both
parties. Upon full execution of this NRA, the Agency shall enter a Final Order adopting and
incorporating the terms of this NRA and that any above-style case, or case identified in
Exhibit AAA, heretofore commenced be closed. Further, HEALTHSOUTH authorizes and
consents to the AGENCY’s filing without further notice a Motion to Remand, Abate and/or
any other similar motion or correspondence to implement this NRA, as necessary.
The parties stipulate and agree that this NRA is a legal and binding document and is fully
enforceable against all parties in any court of competent jurisdiction. However, any action to
enforce the terms of this NRA shall be brought in the appropriate tribunal in Leon County,
Florida. The signatories hereto represent and warrant that they are vested with the authority to
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execute this NRA on behalf of their respective principals, and as duly designated
Tepresentatives, to fully bind such principals.
HEALTHSOUTH, for itself and for its related or resulting organizations, its successors or
transferees, attorneys, heirs, and executors or administrators, does hereby discharge the
AGENCY, 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 these matters and the AGENCY’s actions,
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 (NRA), the
PSA and/or CA, by or on behalf of HEALTHSOUTH or related entities.
The AGENCY, for itself and for its related or resulting organizations, its successors or
transferees, attorneys, heirs, and executors or administrators, does hereby discharge
HEALTHSOUTH, 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 im any way related to these matters and
HEALTHSOUTH?’s actions, 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 (NRA), PSA and/or CA by or on behalf of the AGENCY or related entities,
This Newly Revised Agreement will, in all respects, be interpreted, enforced and governed
under the laws of the State of Florida. The language of all parts of this Newly Revised
Agreement will, in all cases, be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not
strictly for or against either party based upon initial authorship. By executing this Stipulation,
HEALTHSOUTH does not admit the allegations in the matters raised herein, but
acknowledges and accepts that the Agency asserts the validity of its allegations. Furthermore,
it is stipulated by the parties to this NRA, that nothing in the agreements, the NRA, CA or
PSA should be considered by third parties, person(s)/entity(s)/authority(s), whether or not
Signatories to these agreements, whether private or public; to mean that the Agency by
entering these aforementioned agreements deems that HEALTHSOUTH timely filed by the
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deadlines specified within §408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), the Prior Year Reports for
the fiscal years that are the subject of these agreements.
Both parties agree that this Newly Revised Agreement does not waive the Agency’s ability to
enforce a Final Order based upon this Agreement pursuant to §120.69, Florida Statutes,
(2005). No agreement within the NRA, CA or PSA shall preclude the Agency from imposing
a penalty against a facility of HEALTHSOUTH identified in any of these agreements for a
future violation concerning §408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), (i.e. a violation
concerning a Prior Year Report for any FY after those of FY 2005) at the multiple
“occurrence” level, including but not limited to the more than the “second occurrence” level
under Rule 59E-2.025, Florida Administrative Code (2005), until September 15, 2009, based
upon the “occurrences” that are the subject of the NRA, CA and PSA. In other words, were
there no ensuing violation(s) of §408.061(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), before September 15,
2009, and if HEALTHSOUTH complies with the terms of the NRA, CA and PSA, any new
future violation occurring subsequent to September 15, 2009, no matter when identified, could
be charged at no more than the “first occurrence” level under Rule 59E-2.025, Florida
Administrative Code (2005). However, if occurring before September 15, 2009, violation(s)
may be charged at the “third occurrence” level plus fine(s) for the failure to file at all, if also
applicable.
Absolutely no notice is required to be sent by the Agency delineating the due dates for reports
or the approach of any deadlines prior to the service of any Administrative Complaints
concerning any cause of action arising from the subject of the PSA, CA or NRA.
HEALTHSOUTH understands and explicitly accepts these terms.
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18. This Newly Revised Agreement may not be amended except in writing. Any attempted
assignment(s) of this Newly Revised Agreement, the CA or PSA shall be void. This
Agreement is not effective and binding until executed by all parties hereto.
19, This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument. Facsimiles of signatures shall be deemed to be the same as original signatures.
Thomas F, Panza, Esquire
Attorney and Representative for HealthSouth
Florida Bar No.
Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.
3600 North Federal Highway, 3" Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Christa Calamas, General Counsel
Florida Bar No. 0142123
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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Elizabeth Dudek, Eric Bredemeyer, Assistant General Counsel
Deputy Secretary Florida Bar No. 318442
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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Agency for Health Care Administration
Regional Services Center
2295 Victoria Ave., Room 346C
Fort Myers, FL 33901
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Docket for Case No: 06-002445
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 18, 2006 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Aug. 09, 2006 |
Joint Motion to Remand filed.
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Aug. 08, 2006 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for September 18, 2006; 10:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Jul. 19, 2006 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jul. 13, 2006 |
Initial Order.
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Jul. 12, 2006 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 12, 2006 |
Healthsouth Corporation, d/b/a Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill`s Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jul. 12, 2006 |
Election of Rights for Proposed Agency Action filed.
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Jul. 12, 2006 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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