Consent 10.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Health & Social Services
- Meeting Date:
- 01/08/2013
- Title:
- MOU between Copper Queen Community Hospital and Cochise Health & Social Services
- Submitted By:
- Jennifer Steiger, Health & Social Services
- Department:
- Health & Social Services
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
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of PRESENTER:
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of PRESENTER:
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Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Copper Queen Community Hospital and Cochise Health & Social Services regarding a drug discount program effective 1/8/2013 and to continue indefinitely.
Background:
Copper Queen Community Hospital (CQCH) would like to participate in the drug discount program established under Section 340B of the Public Health Services Act. In order to participate, CQCH must enter into an agreement with a unit of the state or local government pursuant to which CQCH commits to continue to provide health care services to low income individuals not participating in Medicare or Medicaid (AHCCCS) for no reimbursement or considerably less than full reimbursement from these patients. Cochise Health & Social Services is simply acknowledging that CQCH is providing these services to our indigent population. CQCH operates not only the Critical Access Hospital in Bisbee, but also operates Rural Health Clinics in Douglas, Bisbee, and Palominas. Please see MOU attached.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Your approval is respectfully requested.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
CQCH could not qualify for the 340B discount drug pricing and its patients would not be able to take advantage of the 340B discounts.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Two originals will be sent to the Clerk of the Board for signature. They will be delivered to the BOS no later than 1/8/13. Once signatures have been received, please send one fully extecuted original to J. Steiger, Health, for processing purposes.