South Carolina Department of Mental Health 4400032638

Contract 4400032638

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), specifically through its outpatient facility G Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, has awarded a contract to Finbar Consulting LLC, located at 41 Danna View Ct., Marietta, SC 29661, for physician-provided medical services. The contract includes services provided by physicians employed by Finbar Consulting LLC, including Dr. Amy Jones and Dr. Brenda Ratliff, MD. The awarded services include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and court-appointed examiner services. The contract specifies payment rates, for example, Dr. Amy Jones is paid $186.30 per hour or per service, with a monthly payment cap of $20,000. The contract requires the contractor to maintain medical malpractice insurance with coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate or participation in the Patients Compensation Fund. The contractor is responsible for all employer tax obligations and indemnifies SCDMH and the State of South Carolina against claims arising from negligence or tax liabilities. The contract includes compliance with HIPAA and other privacy laws, with Finbar Consulting LLC acting as a Business Associate/Qualified Service Organization (BA/QSO) for SCDMH, handling Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) under strict confidentiality and security requirements. The contract term is from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024, with automatic renewal options for up to four additional one-year terms, subject to termination provisions. Services are provided at the G Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital facility, local hospitals or other facilities, the contractor's office, or home office. Billing procedures require detailed invoices including physician name, date, time, location, and type of service. The contract also includes provisions for compliance with South Carolina open trade laws and prohibits boycott activities against jurisdictions with which South Carolina enjoys open trade.

Description

Contract for physician provided medical services between Finbar Consulting LLC and South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH). The contract is valid from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2028, with a target value of approximately $1,788,480.00. Services include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and court-appointed examiner services. The contract includes terms for payment, insurance, indemnification, privacy, and compliance with applicable laws.

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