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Amd 4 to Agmt PR00001281 with Forensic and Telementalhealth Services LLC, for the provision of peer review consulting services and intensive community treatment (ICT) in the area of behavioral health care for Hennepin Helath on an as-needed basis, 09/01/19-08/31/26, incr NTE by $20,000 for a new total NTE of $118,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 4 to Agreement PR00001281 with Forensic and Telementalhealth Services LLC, to provide peer review consulting services and ICT in the area of behavioral health care for the period of 09/01/19 through 08/31/26, increasing the not to exceed amount by $20,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $118,000 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.
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Background:
Forensic and Telementalhealth Services LLC is Hennepin Health’s vendor for the provision of peer review consulting services and in the area of behavioral health care and intensive community treatment (ICT), a multi-disciplinary team meeting of mental health professionals to discuss a patient with a complex mental health history.
Amendment 4 adds $20,000 to the current NTE due to increased membership and utilization. It also updates standard review processing times in accordance with the 2026 MN DHS contract changes.
This board action request aligns with Hennepin County disparity elimination efforts by improving access to culturally specific/sensitive health services and increasing community well-being.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval