TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director Health and Human Services
REPORT BY: Summer Isham, Contracts Supervisor
SUBJECT: Agreement No. 230228B with Kings View Professional Services, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 230228B with Kings View Professional Services, Inc., for a five year maximum of $2,548,860 for the term beginning upon approval through June 30, 2027, for the provision of ongoing consultative and technical support to assist with the configuration and implementation of HHSA's specialized Electronic Health Record (EHR).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of today's action will allow HHSA to obtain the operational and technical expertise of Kings View Professional Services to assist the Agency with a smooth transition from the retiring EHR to the new EHR, while maintaining compliance with state mandates and billing requirements for Behavioral Health Services.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The requested action is discretionary in that there is no mandate to have this specific contract nor is it mandatory to contract with this contractor. Implementation of the new EHR, Credible, requires significant, specialized technical support involving the transfer of large amounts of data from the existing system to Credible. Ongoing technical support is also required in building out workflows to adapt our internal processes for case management, data entry, billing, data sharing, and reporting requirements. Implementation must occur by July 1, 2023, to comply with the upcoming changes stemming from CalAIM.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
This Agreement terminates on June 30, 2027. Funding for ...
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