Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: MAIL ORDER MEDS OF FLORIDA, LLC, D/B/A MOMS SPECIALTY CARE PHARMACY
Judges: ERROL H. POWELL
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Jul. 18, 2007
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, October 2, 2007.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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STATE OF F FLORIDA 2 fee
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HE HEARINGS AGERCY CLERK
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STATE OF FLORIDA,
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO. 07-3337MP1
RENDITION NO.: AHCA-07- OWT -S-MDO
MAIL ORDER MEDS OF FLORIDA, LLC, o
d/b/a MOMS SPECIALTY CARE PHARMACY,
Respondent.
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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.
DONE and ORDERED on this the 7 day of tbe. , 2007, in
Tallahassee, Florida.
pe Ges C. AGWUNOBI, M.D., 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 !NSTITUTED 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:
Tracie L. Wilks, Esquire
Agency for Health Care
Administration
Mr. Glen Schabel, General Manager
Mail Order Meds of Florida, LLC,
d/b/a MOMS Specialty Care Pharmacy
4500 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 104
Miami, Florida 33137
Errol Powell
Administrative Law Judge
Division of Administrative Hearings
The DeSoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
Ken Yon, Chief, Medicaid Program Integrity
Teveica A. Johnson Medicaid Program Integrity
Finance and Accounting
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
! 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 LF day of
Abte~Lr™ , 2007.
oop, Esquire
Agency Clerk
State of Florida
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
Case No.: 07-3337MPI
Provider No.: 25716800
vs. C.I. No.: 07-5240-000
Judge: E. H. POWELL
MAIL ORDER MEDS OF FLORIDA, LLC,
d/b/a MOMS SPECIALTY CARE PHARMACY,
Respondent.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
The Petitioner, MAIL ORDER MEDS OF FLORIDA, LLC, d/b/a MOMS
SPECIALTY CARE PHARMACY, (“PROVIDER”) and Respondent, STATE OF FLORIDA,
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA” or “the Agency”), by and through
the undersigned, hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
1. The 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
025716800 and was a provider during the audit period.
3. In its Final Audit Report dated March 9, 2007, AHCA notified PROVIDER that
review of Medicaid claims performed by the Office of Medicaid Program Integrity (MPI), of the
AHCA Inspector General, indicated that certain claims, in whole or in part, were inappropriately
paid by Medicaid. The Agency sought repayment of this overpayment, in the amount of eight
thousand, three hundred forty-six dollars and forty-three cents ($8,346.43). In addition, the
Case No.: 07-3337MP1
Provider No.: 25716800
C.LNo.: 07-5240-006
Agency applied sanctions in accordance with Sections 409.913(15), (16), and (17), Florida
Statutes, and Rule 59G-9.070, Florida Administrative Code. PROVIDER was assessed a fine in
the amount of two thousand five hundred three dollars and ninety-three cents ($2,503.93) in
accordance with Rule 59G-9-070(7)(n), Florida Administrative Code. In response to the audit
report dated March 9, 2007, PROVIDER sent a letter to the Agency requesting an Administrative
Hearing.
4. Based on the additional information submitted to AHCA, the overpayment has
been adjusted to zero. However, a fine in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) is
assessed against PROVIDER for violation of Rule 59G-9-070(7)(c), Florida Administrative
Code. Additionally, costs in the amount of seven hundred eighty-eight dollars and fifty cents
($788.50), is assessed against the PROVIDER for costs. The total amount due was one
thousand, two hundred eighty-eight dollars and fifty cents ($1,288.50), which is to be paid in one
(1) lump sum within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Final Order.
5. On September 25, 2007, the Agency for Health Care Administration received
check number 25090 in the amount of one thousand, two hundred eighty-eight dollars and fifty
cents ($1,288.50) from Allion Healthcare, Inc. as payment in full for settlement of case number
07-3337MPI, C.I. No.: 07-5240-000.
6. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings,
PROVIDER and AHCA expressly agree as follows:
(1) | AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the
overpayment issues arising from the MPI review.
(2) | AHCA agrees to accept check number 25090 in the amount of one
thousand, two hundred eighty-eight dollars and fifty cents ($1,288.50)
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Provider No.: 25716800
CA No.: 07-5240-000
from Allion Healthcare, Inc. as payment in full for settlement of case
number 07-3337MPI, C.I. No. 07-5240-000.
(3) PROVIDER and AHCA agree that such payments 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.]. Number
07-5240-000.
(4) 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.
7. Payment shall be made to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749
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. 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.
11. 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.
12. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between PROVIDER and
AHCA, including anyone acting for, associated with or employed by them, concerning all
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CL No.: 07-5240-000
matters and supersedes any prior discussions, agreements or understandings; there are no
promises, representations or agreements between PROVIDER and 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.
13. 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.
14. 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 Jaw or
tules 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.
15. | This 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 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 Agreement.
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17. This 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 of this Agreement.
19. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
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Case No.: 07-3337MPI
Provider No.: 25716800
C.E.No.: 07-5240-000
MAIL ORDER MEDS OF FLORIDA, LLC,
d/b/a MOMS SPECIALTY CARE PHARMACY
Col Dated: Lasf 2007
BY: (ead Se clobaf
(Print name)
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
— Dada Teen Dated: /-7-07 2007
Linda Keen
Inspector General
Carel Cll Dated: (0/$e , 2007
Taig Brat
General Counsel
HK Wr KO ctor Dated: /0) Qe , 2007
Kim Kellum
Chief Medicaid Counsel
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Docket for Case No: 07-003337MPI
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Nov. 13, 2007 |
Final Order filed.
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Oct. 02, 2007 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 02, 2007 |
Motion to Remand and Relinquish Jurisdiction without Prejudice filed.
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Aug. 24, 2007 |
Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for October 11, 2007; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL; amended as to Date).
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Aug. 24, 2007 |
Letter to DOAH from G. Schabel advising of representation filed.
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Aug. 21, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Compliance with Chapter 409.913(22), Florida Statutes and Exchange of Exhibits filed.
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Aug. 21, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Witness and Exhibit List filed.
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Aug. 21, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Witness and Exhibit List filed.
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Aug. 21, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Compliance with Chapter 409.913(22), Florida Statutes and Exchange of Exhibits filed.
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Aug. 16, 2007 |
Agency for Health Care Administration`s Notice of Service of First Interrogatories, Expert Interrogatories, Request for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Jul. 31, 2007 |
Letter to DOAH from G. Schabel regarding representation of Mail Order meds of Florida, LLC, D/B/A MOMS Specialty Care Pharmacy filed.
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Jul. 27, 2007 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jul. 27, 2007 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for September 10, 2007; 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Jul. 26, 2007 |
AHCA`s Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jul. 19, 2007 |
Initial Order.
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Jul. 18, 2007 |
Final Audit Report filed.
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Jul. 18, 2007 |
Request for an Informal Hearing filed.
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Jul. 18, 2007 |
Order Referring Case to DOAH filed.
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Jul. 18, 2007 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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