RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract #26-528-15 with Acusis, LLC, a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide medical transcription and dictation services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period from March 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This Contract is funded by 100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I. (No rate increase)

BACKGROUND:

Acusis, LLC provides round-the-clock, state-of-the-art, customized transcription for all types of medical reports, office and clinic notes, referral letters, and emergency documentation. The Contractor ensures that experienced transcriptionists are always available, providing between two to four hour turnaround for STAT reports and overnight service for less critical reports. Acusis, LLC tailors its output to meet client needs and guarantees on-time delivery for all reports.