Item Description:
title
Amd 5 to Agmt PR0002232 with Infomedia Group, Inc. to provide after-hours telephonic nurse advice line services to Hennepin Health members, ext end date to 12/31/30 incr NTE by $1,200,000 for new total NTE of $2,300,000
end
Resolution:
body
BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 5 to Agreement PR0002232 with Infomedia Group, Inc. to provide afterhours telephonic nurse triage services to Hennepin Health members, extending the contract end date through December 31, 2030 and increasing the not to exceed amount by $1,300,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $2,300,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to dispense funds as directed.
end
Background:
Agreement PR0002232 with Infomedia Group, Inc. is for 24-hour, seven-day-per-week triage line services for urgent/emergent and post-stabilization care needs of Hennepin Health members that Hennepin Health is obligated to provide to fulfill contractual obligations with the MN DHS.
Amendment 5 extends the agreement for five more years and increases the not to exceed amount by $1,200,000. The new NTE is $2,300,000. The additional funds are needed due to increased member enrollment and utilization.
This board action request aligns with Hennepin County disparity elimination efforts to improve access to culturally specific/sensitive health services and increase community well-being.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval