South Carolina Department of Mental Health 4400027926

Contract 4400027926

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), specifically the Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center (OAMHC) outpatient facility, entered into a contract with Behavioral Associates/John Custer, M.D., located at 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 101, Charleston, SC 29407, for physician-provided medical services. The contract covers psychiatric services including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and court-appointed examiner services. The payment rate is $125.00 per hour or per service, with monthly payments not to exceed $9,500. The contractor includes all physicians providing services under this contract, with attached documentation of their licenses and insurance coverage. The contract specifies that the contractor acts as an independent contractor and is responsible for all employer-related payments such as FICA and taxes. The contractor must maintain medical malpractice insurance with coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate. The contract includes compliance with HIPAA and other privacy laws, with Behavioral Associates acting as a Business Associate/Qualified Service Organization (BA/QSO) for SCDMH. The contract term is initially one year with automatic renewals up to four additional one-year terms, with a maximum termination date of September 30, 2026. Unique contract requirements include indemnification clauses protecting SCDMH and the State of South Carolina, strict privacy and security obligations regarding patient information, and compliance with South Carolina open trade laws. The place of performance includes the OAMHC facility and potentially the contractor's office. The contract also outlines billing procedures, including responsibilities for billing Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance when clients are seen at the contractor's office or at SCDMH facilities.

Description

Contract for physician provided medical services between Behavioral Associates/John Custer, M.D. and South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) outpatient facility. Validity period from 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2026 with a target value of $600,400.00. Services include psychiatric physician services at $125.00 per hour or per service. The contract includes terms for renewal, termination, billing, payment, insurance, indemnification, and compliance with applicable laws including HIPAA.

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