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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings pursuant to Section 3.13.030 (B) of the El Dorado County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Contracting Out, that licensed software as a service provided by Netsmart Technologies, Inc. (Netsmart) requires specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 8522 with Netsmart to add implementation fees, additional user licenses and clinician accounts, increasing the contract value by $268,617.42 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,945,076.27 with no change to the term expiring May 31, 2029, which is exempt from competitive procurement as outlined in Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.5;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 8522, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement; and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, or the Chief Assistant Director, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 8522.
FUNDING: 20% State of California funded Department of Health Care Services Crisis Care Mobile Unit Program Grant, 80% Mental Health Services Act.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Netsmart specializes in healthcare technology solutions, particularly for behavioral health, social services, and substance use treatment. Netsmart’s electronic health record (EHR) systems and software enhance care delivery, streamline administrative processes, and improve communication among providers.
Since 2005, HHSA has contracted with Netsmart for the Avatar EHR system and billing software. This partnership has facilitated effective electronic billing, enabling HHSA to secure ongoing Medi-Cal funding for Behavioral Health Division (BHD) services. On May 21, 2024, the Board approved HHSA Agree...
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