Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health Centers relies on contracts to provide necessary specialty health services to its patients. CCRMC has contracted with East Bay Audiologists for audiology services since September 1, 2015.
On July 23, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-140-3 with East Bay Audiologists, A Professional Corporation, in an amount of $1,000,000 for the provision of audiology services including hearing evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, fitting, dispensing and procurement of hearing aids and supplies at CCRMC and Health Centers for the period September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. On September 8, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment Agreement #26-140-4 to increase the payment limit by $140,000, from $1,000,000 to a new payment limit of $1,140,000, with no change in the term.
Approval of Contract #26-140-5 will allow this contractor to continue to provide audiology services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers through August 31, 2023.