To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Contract #77-312-1 with Sierra Health and Wellness Centers LLC (dba New Start Recovery Solutions)
?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 #77-312-1 with Sierra Health and Wellness Centers LLC (dba New Start Recovery Solutions), a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide substance abuse rehabilitation services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) Members for the period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
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. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized substance abuse rehabilitation facility health care services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County. This contractor has been a member in the CCHP Provider Network providing substance abuse services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since January 1, 2021. 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 with labor relations in December 2023.
The nature of substance abuse rehabilitation facility services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination, integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems. Opting for Sierra Health and Wellness Centers with a proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associat...
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