Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to modify and increase the contract with CareWorks USA Ltd. for the third year of the prisoner medical claims service contract. CareWorks USA Ltd. provides prisoner medical claims services as needed for the Division of Police. The scope of services includes: the creation and maintenance of an electronic medical claims database, coordination of billing with local medical providers, medical review of claims for appropriateness of charges and the utilization of Preferred Provider Networks.
The Division of Police is obligated to enforce the criminal and traffic ordinances of the City of Columbus and laws of the State of Ohio necessitating the apprehension and incarceration of violators. The Columbus City Attorney, through memorandum to the Division of Police, has determined that the Division of Police is liable for the medical care of those injured or sick individuals who are under arrest or lawfully detained. The services provided by CareWorks USA Ltd. provide greater scrutiny of medical claims submitted to the Division as well as the added benefit of cost reductions available through Preferred Provider Networks.
Bid Information: This is the third year of the original contract that was bid on July 14, 2009, SA003281.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance - 31-1775640 (MAJ) expires on 8/31/2012
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so the Division of Police can modify this contract with CareWorks USA Ltd. to continue the prisoner medical claims service without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $70,000.00 from the General Fund with CareWorks USA Ltd. for services related to prisoner medical claims. The Division of Police has b...
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