Explanation
BACKGROUND: In order to effectively manage patients of the Columbus Public Health (CPH), it is necessary to provide specialized physician services. This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. (OSUP), in the amount of $62,400.00.
Columbus Public Health has a need for physician services specializing in infectious disease, maternal-child health, and emergency preparedness/outbreak response including infectious disease consultation and other coverage as needed. CPH does not employ a physician with these specialized services, therefore, a contract is required.
OSUP provides outpatient care throughout Central Ohio and are the approved practice plan for The Ohio State University College of Medicine designated by the University Board of Trustees. This contractor is a nonprofit organization and is exempt from certification.
This ordinance is contingent on the passing of Ordinance 3036-2024 to accept and appropriate the FY25 Health Special Revenue Fund.
There is an immediate need for the continuation of physician services to allow for expedited consultation and direct admit of patients to The Ohio State University Medical Center for patients of CPH Clinics.
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount of $62,400.00 is budgeted in the Health Special Revenue Fund for physician services for Columbus Public Health. ($62,400.00)
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To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for physician services for the Columbus Public Health Clinics for the period of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $62,400.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($62,400.00).
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WHEREAS, Columbus Public Health has a need for specialized physician services; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., can provide...
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