To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Contract #77-454-3 with Anchor Health LLC
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-454-3 with Anchor Health LLC, a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide hospice and palliative care services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients, for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $300,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues.
BACKGROUND:
CCHP has an obligation to provide certain hospice and palliative care services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County. Hospice care focuses on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life. Hospice services involve a team led by a physician. This team includes Contractor's nurses and other health care professionals, including physical, occupational, respiratory and speech therapists. Palliative care is a specialized form of care that provides symptom relief, comfort and support to people living with serious or chronic illnesses. It also provides support to caregivers and those impacted by a loved one's condition. This Contractor has been part of the CCHP Provider Network providing these services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since April 1, 2022.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code ?? 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code ? 1451. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts...
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