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C.101

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:	July 12, 2016

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Approve Purchase Order with Data Systems Group Software Maintenance

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 07/12/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor

Contact:	David Runt, 335-8700
cc:	Tasha Scott M Wilhelm renee nunez

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: July 12, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase Order with Data Systems Group (DSG) in an amount not to exceed $152,200 for the purchase of license support of the Electronic Claims and Remittances System Software for the period from August 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% Funding is included in the Hospital Enterprise Fund I Budget.

BACKGROUND:

Since 2001, the Patient Accounting Unit uses DSG to simplify claims processing and revenue cycles. CCHS uses the following DSG modules for accurate posting of payments and adjustments:
1) Electronic Claims Processing: Billing forms are represented exactly and submitted directly for faster payment.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

2) Remittance and Payment Processing: enables quick and accurate posting of payments and adjustment to the Patient Accounting System.
3) Real-time Transactions Eligibility: checks for eligibility before claims are submitted to ensure expedited payments.
4) Financial Reporting: provides detailed reports, financial dashboard, and financial analysis tools.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this Purchase Order is not approved, the Department will not receive critical software updates.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.