To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Memorandum of Understanding #76-875 with Arc Health PBC
☒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 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #76-875 with Arc Health PBC, a corporation, a non-financial agreement, to provide health care access to vulnerable and rural patients in Contra Costa County, for the period from September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a non-financial agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health Centers will work with Contractor to advance equitable health care access for vulnerable and rural patients, including the establishment of new partnerships with health systems, the placement of physicians and health personnel in locum tenens positions and other such activities. They will coordinate with other academic institutions and organizations to identify unique and meaningful opportunities including but not limited to collaborative research and practicum experience for health care professionals.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding #76-875 will provide health care access for vulnerable and rural patients in Contra Costa County, through June 30, 2029. This Agreement includes mutual indemnification to hold harmless, defend and indemnify both parties for any claims arising out of the performance of this Contract.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Agreement is not approved, vulnerable and rural patients will not have access to health care services.