Adopt Resolution delegating authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate certain revenue agreements, physician and other health professional agreements, no-cost agreements, minimal cost agreements, and certain State of California program agreements on behalf of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare hospitals and clinics, effective October 1, 2026, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on September 30, 2031.
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The document outlines a resolution recommending the delegation of authority to the County Executive or designee to manage various agreements on behalf of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare hospitals and clinics. This delegation is proposed to be effective from October 1, 2026, until September 30, 2031, and includes categories such as revenue agreements, staffing agreements, no-cost agreements, minimal cost agreements, and agreements with the State of California. The resolution emphasizes the need for timely execution of contracts to ensure patient access and appropriate reimbursement.
Key points
Delegation of authority to negotiate and manage agreements on behalf of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.
Effective from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.
Includes five categories of agreements: revenue agreements, staffing agreements, no-cost agreements, minimal cost agreements, and State of California agreements.
Approval necessary for timely patient care and reimbursement.
Reports of contracting activities will be presented semi-annually to the Health and Hospital Committee.
Limitations
The document appears to be a draft.
Specific details such as dollar amounts for certain agreements are mentioned but not fully resolved.
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County of Santa Clara Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System 129491 DATE: August 11, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Paul E. Lorenz, Chief Executive Officer, SCVH SUBJECT: SCVH General Delegation of Authority RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Resolution delegating authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate certain revenue agreements, physician and other health professional agreements, no-cost agreements, minimal cost agreements, and certain State of California program agreements on behalf of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare hospitals and clinics, effective October 1, 2026, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on September 30, 2031. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS Approval of the recommended action would allow the continuation of current contracting practices and is not expected to affect revenue or costs for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare hospitals and clinics (SCVH). Funds for the agreements/amendments, once executed, will be covered by SCVH’s relevant fiscal year budget for services and supplies. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The Board...
The document outlines a resolution delegating authority for various agreements and amendments related to healthcare services at Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH). It specifies agreements for staffing, no-cost agreements for patient care and quality improvement, minimal cost agreements for accreditations and quality programs, and agreements with the State of California for Medi-Cal programs. The County Executive or designee is authorized to negotiate and execute these agreements, with reports on contracting activities to be presented semi-annually to the Health and Hospital Committee.
Key points
Agreements for staffing and specialized clinical services not exceeding $2,500,000 per agreement per fiscal year.
No-cost agreements for patient care databases, access to electronic health records, and other related services.
Minimal cost agreements not exceeding $100,000 for accreditations and quality improvement programs.
Agreements with the State of California for Medi-Cal and other programs involving fund transfers.
Authorization for the County Executive or designee to negotiate and execute agreements, with semi-annual reporting to the Health and Hospital Committee.
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2. Agreements and amendments to use physicians, psychiatrists, mid-level and allied health professionals, nurses, medical social workers, health educators, technicians, pharmacists and other professionals to fill gaps in professional services or staffing coverage or to provide specialized clinical services needed for patient care that do not exceed $2,500,000 per agreement, per fiscal year; or in the event of a pending labor action in an amount reasonably required to ensure no disruption of services is suffered by patients during the relevant period; 3. No-cost agreements and amendments as follows: (1) agreements to develop and maintain centralized patient care, quality improvement, patient evaluation and outcome registry databases; (2) agreements concerning access to electronic health records; (3) hospital designation agreements; (4) patient transfer agreements with other area hospitals and providers; (5) agreements with volunteers; (6) agreements with community clinics to provide 340B pharmacy services; (7) site access agreements for SCVH mobile medical services; and (8) referral and cooperation agreements with clinics and other providers to refer patients for services; 4....