Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 8/13/2019
Item Status: New
From: Wayne Dyess, County Administrator
Submitted by: Keri Green, Administrative Support Specialist
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ITEM TITLE
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Memorandum of Understanding Between Mobile Infirmary Association, Inc. d/b/a Mobile Infirmary Medical Center and Baldwin County Commission for the 340B Drug Pricing Program
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Mobile Infirmary Association, Inc. d/b/a Mobile Infirmary Medical Center and Baldwin County Commission for the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be effective August 20, 2019, and shall continue until terminated by either party upon not less than sixty (60) days prior written notice to the other.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: On August 5, 2019, Commission staff received correspondence from Mobile Infirmary Association, Inc., d/b/a Mobile Infirmary Medical Center requesting the Baldwin County Commission to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the federally created drug discount program referred to as the 340B Program, which provides care to low-income individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare.
In order for the hospital to be eligible to participate in the 340B Program, federal law requires that a private non-profit hospital have a contract with state or local government. The MOU should satisfy the requirement created by the 340B statute and memorialize the Hospital’s ongoing commitment to care for indigent patients in Baldwin County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes, legal review is necessary by County Attorney.
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration: Send correspondence to Mobile Infirmary Association, d/b/a Mobile Infirmary Medical Center.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Mobile Infirmary Association, d/b/a Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Attention: General Counsel
5 Mobile Infirmary Circle
Mobile, Alabama 36607
Additional instructions/notes: N/A