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This Employer On -Site Clinic Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into
this 1st day of _January 2022 ("Effective Date"), by and between City of
Yakima, Washington ("Employer" or the "City"), and miCare, LLC a limited liability
company, registered to transact business in the State of Washington ("miCare").
Recitals:
A. miCare contracts with employers to provide physicians ("Physicians") or
certain physician extenders (e.g., nurse practitioners or physician assistants) ("Physician
Extenders") and ancillary medical personnel (e.g., RNs, LPNs) ("Health Professionals")
at locations at or near the employers' places of business to provide certain medical
services to the eligible employees (and retirees if applicable) of such employers and their
eligible dependents (collectively "Employees").
B. Employer desires to contract with miCare and miCare desires to contract
with the Employer for miCare to furnish primary medical services at an Employer owned
or leased facility (the "On -Site Clinic") and management of such services to the eligible
employees of Employer and their eligible dependents subject to the conditions and terms
contained herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and the
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Employer and miCare hereby agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND MEDICAL SERVICES
1.01 Medical Professionals, miCare shall contract with Physician(s), Physician
Extender(s), and/or Health Professionals (hereinafter collectively referred as "Medical
Professionals"), the type and number of which are specified in Exhibit A attached hereto,
for the provision of the Medical Services (as defined below and in Exhibit B) to
Employees at the On -Site Clinic. Exhibit A will also include any other non -licensed
staff required to operate the On -Site Clinic. Employer may request an adjustment to the
number of Medical Professionals or other non -licensed staff to accommodate the demand
at the On -Site Clinic. Upon such a request, miCare and Employer shall negotiate in good
faith to modify the number staff and any such modification shall be agreed to in writing
as an amendment to Exhibit A.
Requirements regarding such recruitment and staffing of healthcare professionals shall be
set forth in Exhibit A. miCare is not committing to furnish a particular person as a
Medical Professional. From time to time, miCare may change the Medical Professional.
Employer may screen all final Medical Professional candidates, provided Employer
completes its review activities within five (5) days of the date it first receives notice of an
eligible candidate from miCare. miCare shall have the right to remove a Medical
Professional, subject to the terms of the contract between the Medical Professional and
miCare; provided that miCare agrees to use best efforts to act in a manner that minimizes
disruption to the services to be provided to Employer. The parties agree to follow the
process for the removal of Medical Professional as provided in this Section 1.01 and in
Section 1.05 below.
As used herein, the term "Medical Services" means the health care services which
miCare will provide through the Medical Professional(s) at the On -Site Clinic and as
more specifically defined in Exhibit B, attached and incorporated herein as part of this
Agreement. Services that do not clearly fall within the description set forth on Exhibit B
shall be outside the scope of this Agreement, and the Medical Professional(s) shall refer
Employees to an alternate healthcare provider for such services. The Employer and
miCare may, at any time and from time to time, amend or supplement Exhibit B by
mutual written agreement.
1.02 Standards of Performance. The Medical Professional(s) shall meet the
following requirements:
(a) Each Medical Professional shall be duly licensed and qualified to
practice medicine, nursing, physician assistant, or such other licensed profession,
as the case may be, in the State of Washington.
(b) Each Medical Professional shall provide only the Medical Services
within the scope of his or her license, certification, and specialty, consistent with
all applicable laws and regulations and in a professional manner consistent with
Medical Services provided in the community.
(c) Each Physician Extender, if any, shall be properly supervised by a
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only provide services to the extent authorized by a licensed Physician.
(d) Each Medical Professional, shall maintain, during the term of this
Agreement, appropriate credentials including but not limited to:
(1) For each Physician and, as applicable, each Physician Extender,
authority from his or her respective Board to prescribe and
dispense medication in the State of Washington;
(2) For each Physician, board certification or eligibility, as
applicable, in his or her specialty;
(3) For each Physician and, as applicable, each Physician Extender,
clinical privileges in good standing at the hospitals in the
geographic area in which the On -Site Clinic is located;
(4) For each Medical Professional, no record of any sanction from
any licensing board, specialty board, or state or local medical
association;
(5) For each Medical Professional, the absence of any license
restriction, revocation, or suspension;
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(6) For each Physician and, as applicable, each Physician Extender,
the absence of any involuntary restriction placed on his or her
federal DEA registration;
(7) For each Medical Professional, the absence of any conviction of
a felony;
(8) For each Medical Professional, general and professional liability
coverage in accordance with Section 1.06 of this Agreement;
and
(9) For each Medical Professional, not excluded, debarred, or
suspended from, or otherwise ineligible to participate in any
Federal healthcare programs or in Federal procurement or non -
procurement programs.
(e) In the event that miCare learns that any Medical Professional (1) has
his or her license to practice medicine, nursing, or as a physician assistant, or to
prescribe medication restricted, revoked or suspended, (2) has an involuntary
restriction placed on his or her federal DEA registration, (3) is convicted of a
felony, (4) has his or her clinical privileges at any hospital(s) revoked, suspended
or restricted, (5) loses his or her professional liability coverage, or (6) is
excluded, debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible to participate in Federal
healthcare programs or in Federal procurement or non -procurement programs,
miCare shall promptly remove that Medical Professional and replace such
Medical Professional with another Medical Professional that meets all of the
requirements of Section 1.02 and notify the Employer.
(f) This Agreement and any agreement in which miCare has agreed to
arrange for Medical Professionals to be located at Employer's On -Site Clinic is
intended to comply with Washington State law regarding the corporate practice of
medicine. Accordingly, these Standards of Performance are intended to establish
qualification standards only. The Medical Professional(s) shall determine his or
her own means and methods of providing Medical Services in accordance with
professional licensure and standards.
1.03 Substitute Medical Professionals. The Employer agrees and acknowledges
that miCare may from time to time need to use temporary (i.e., locum tenens) Medical
Professionals to assist and/or replace a Medical Professional during his or her regularly
scheduled time at the On -site Clinic (as that term is defined in Section 1.14). miCare
shall ensure that such substitute Medical Professional complies with the requirements of
Section 1.02 and provides Medical Services within the scope of his or her professional
training and licensure.
1.04 Responsibilities of Parties. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or
construed by the parties hereto, or by any third party, as creating a relationship of
employer and employee, principal and agent, or joint venture of the parties hereto. No
provision contained in this Agreement nor any acts of the parties hereto shall be deemed
to place Employer in any relationship with miCare other than as an independent
contractor.
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1.05 Each Medical Professional and the Medical Director of miCare, as
appropriate, shall have the sole authority to direct or control his or her medical decisions,
acts, or judgments, including but not limited to the decision to terminate the
physician/patient relationship with any patient of the On -Site Clinic. A Medical
Professional, in conjunction with the Medical Director, shall have the sole authority to
terminate such a relationship. The Employer shall not have any involvement in the
medical decision -making of the Medical Professional, and in no way shall Employer be
deemed to have assumed responsibility for the Medical Professional's duty of care to
patients.
1.06 Medical Staff Noncompliance. In the event that the Employer becomes
aware of any failure by a Medical Professional to comply with the obligations
contemplated by this Agreement, the Employer shall immediately provide written notice
to miCare of such failure, which written notice shall describe the failure in reasonable
detail. In the event that miCare receives such notice from Employer, or otherwise learns
of such failure by other means, miCare shall use best efforts to work with the Medical
Professional to address such failure, and/or in its sole discretion, arrange for the
replacement of the Medical Professional. miCare understands and agrees that if the
failure is the result of the Medical Professional's noncompliance with any requirement
found in Section 1.02, miCare shall take any and all steps contemplated by this
Agreement to rectify the failure, up to and including removal of the Medical Professional
in accordance with the terms of the agreement between miCare and the Medical
Professional, and recruitment of a suitable replacement Medical Professional as
contemplated by Section 1.01 of this Agreement.
miCare understands that the provision of Medical Services is personal in nature,
and thetefute agices that if Employe' is dissatisfied WILIL the put antitatax
of any member of the Medical Staff (e.g. complaints from patients), the parties will
promptly meet to discuss Employer's concerns. Employer and miCare shall work
together as expeditiously as possible to develop a plan of correction to address
Employer's concerns. In no event shall miCare be required to commit a violation of
applicable state or federal law or a breach of the agreement between a Medical
Professional and miCare. miCare agrees to use bests efforts to include within each of the
contracts or agreements it has with the Medical Professionals who will provide Medical
Services under this Agreement the right for miCare to take any and all such actions as it
in its sole discretion, deems appropriate to address the Medical Professional's failure to
comply with its obligations under such contracts or agreements, up to and including
termination.
1.07 Insurance. Without in any way limiting miCare's liability, or
indemnification obligations set forth in Paragraph 4.02 below, miCare shall secure and
maintain throughout the Term of this Agreement the following insurance:
a. Professional Liability insurance. miCare shall ensure that each Medical
Professional, as applicable, maintains, throughout the term of this Agreement,
professional liability insurance covering the negligent acts and/or omissions of the
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Medical Professional in the rendering of services in connection to this Agreement. Such
policies shall contain minimum annual coverage amounts of $3,000,000 per occurrence
and $5,000,000in the aggregate, and be primary and non-contributory to insurance carried
by Employer. In the event a Medical Professional does not have the required coverage,
miCare will promptly remove and replace such Medical Professional with another
qualified Medical Professional. Upon request, miCare shall provide Employer proof of
such professional liability insurance.
b. miCare shall throughout the terms of this Agreement, maintain
professional liability insurance covering the negligent acts and/or omissions of miCare,
and that of any Medical Professionals or Health Professionals to which miCare directs,
controls and/or maintains an employer -employee relationship, with limits of no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in the aggregate. The coverage shall be
primary and non-contributory to insurance carried by the Employer. miCare shall provide
Employer with a certificate of insurance as proof of professional liability coverage.
c. General Liability Insurance. miCare shall throughout the terms of this
Agreement, maintain general liability with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. The Employer, its Board of Trustees,
officials, employees, and agents shall be named as additional insureds. The coverage
shall be primary and non-contributory to insurance carried by the Employer. Upon
request, miCare shall provide Employer with a certificate of insurance as proof of
professional liability coverage.
d. Workers' Compensation Insurance. miCare shall throughout the terms of
this Agreement, maintain workers' compensation insurance in accordance with the laws
of Washington, and employer's liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000
per employee and $1,000,000 per occurrence. The policy shall be endorsed to waive all
rights of subrogation the carrier may have against Employer, its Trustees, officials,
employees, volunteers, and agents. Upon request, miCare shall provide Employer proof
of such worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance along with any
endorsements necessary to show compliance with the requirements herein.
e. Waivers and Modifications. Any modification or waiver of the insurance
requirements herein shall be made only with the written approval of the Employer.
1.08 Scheduling of Medical Services. miCare shall coordinate the provision of
Medical Services at the On -Site Clinic during times determined by mutual agreement of
the parties as set forth on Exhibit C attached hereto (the "Schedule"). Employer and
miCare shall confer from time to time to analyze patient volumes, and modify, as
necessary, the Schedule, and any such modification shall be agreed to in writing by the
parties.
1.09 Customer Support and Appointment Scheduling. miCare shall provide an
online appointment scheduling system and toll -free telephone access for use by
Employer's employees and their dependents. Employer understands and agrees that
advance scheduling of visits is necessary to provide Medical Services timely and ensure
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efficient use of Medical Professionals' time. At its reasonable discretion, miCare may
implement policies to achieve these goals, including but not limited to policies to address
patients who do not keep scheduled appointments.
1.10 fiallui miCare shall require that all Medical Professionals shall not bill or
otherwise solicit payment for Medical Services provided at the On -Site Clinic from
Employees, the Employer, or from Employer's group health plan. For any other services
(not the Medical Services provided under this Agreement) that are rendered to Employees
and/or their dependents by a Medical Professional outside of an On -Site Clinic (e.g., at
the' Medical Professional's office, hospital, or other healthcare facility), Employer's
employees and their dependents, as the case may be, may be billed at the Medical
Professional's prevailing rates.
1.11 Referrals. The Medical Professional(s) may within their sound discretion
and appropriate medical judgment, refer any individual receiving Medical Services to
another health care provider in the event the required or recommended treatment or
services are outside the scope of Medical Services to be provided under this Agreement.
In the event of a referral, Medical Professionals shall make reasonable efforts to refer
patients to a qualified health care provider within the Employer's preferred network.
Provided the Employer shares information about the Employer's health plan and network
providers with miCare, miCare shall use commercially reasonable efforts to train its
Medical Professionals and Health Professionals on network access and to direct On -Site
Clinic patients to health plan resources to assist in locating network providers. In no
event, shall the Medical Professional be required to refer a patient to a medical provider
solely on the basis that the medical provider is a qualified medical provider for the
Employer's preferred health plan.
1.12 ivicdival iniCam shall piuvidu and maintain an valihu intugiated
medical record and practice management system. miCare shall require each Medical
Professional and Health Professional, as applicable, to document all Medical Services
provided to patients of the On -Site Clinic. miCare shall maintain medical records for the
patients of the On -Site Clinic as required by law, but in no event less than seven (7)
years. miCare shall also ensure that medical records are maintained in a manner
consistent with all applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended ("HIPAA"),
and the Security Standards and the Health Information Technology for Economic and
Clinical Health Act, as incorporated in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (the "HITECH Act"). All medical records established and maintained by the
Medical Professional in connection with this Agreement shall be the sole property of
miCare.
Employer understands and agrees that all of the medical records and other
Protected Health Information (as defined by HIPAA) maintained by miCare, including
those in possession of or accessible by the Medical Professionals and Health
Professionals, will be held in strictest confidence by the appropriate covered entity and
any of its business associates, and that Employer will not be entitled to have access to
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such medical records in the absence of an appropriate written authorization from the
patient.
1.13 Data Exchange with Employer's TPA and other Business Associates of
Employer. At its expense, miCare shall provide file transfers of clinic encounter data in
such timing, content, and format as mutually agreed by the parties to Employer's TPA
and other Business Associates of Employer's health plan. Employer agrees to provide a
copy of a fully executed Business Associate Agreement with its TPA and any Business
Associate to which miCare is requested to provide clinic encounter data.
1.14 Equipment and Supplies.
(a) Initial Set Up. miCare is responsible for obtaining all equipment, supplies,
and medications required to operate the On -Site Clinic and well as office furnishings and
supplies. The initial list of supplies, equipment and estimated costs of such are set forth
in ,Exhibit D. Upon execution of this Agreement, Employer shall advance the initial
estimated acquisition cost of such equipment, supplies and furnishings (which is set forth
in Exhibit D). miCare will provide a reconciliation of actual cost of such and miCare and
Employer shall settle the difference (under or over initial payment) in subsequent
invoicing.
(b) On Going Maintenance. miCare shall maintain the inventory of all
equipment, supplies, and medications in types and amounts sufficient for the Medical
Professional(s) to provide the Medical Services. Such inventory shall be maintained in
compliance with all applicable state or federal laws, rules, regulations and orders.
Employer shall be responsible for all costs reasonably associated with miCare's ongoing
purchase of the equipment, supplies, or medications necessary for the On -Site Clinic;
provided that all such costs are provided as straight pass through costs with no mark up
by miCare or any related entity and are consistent with the services provided at the On -
Site Clinic.
(c) Employer Approval. miCare shall not be required to obtain prior approval to
purchase supplies and inventory used in the ordinary course of providing the Medical
Services. miCare will obtain Employer's prior approval for the purchase of any durable
medical equipment or non -ordinary course supplies, that are greater than $2,500.
1.15 Daily On -Site Clinic Operations. miCare shall provide day-to-day
management and oversight of the On -Site Clinic, including without limitation,
appointment scheduling, recruitment of and contracting with the Medical Professional(s)
and equipment and inventory management.
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1.16 Reporting.
a. miCare shall provide to Employer with the monthly, quarterly and annual
reports set forth in Exhibit E.
b. Employer may report to miCare quarterly or at such other interval as deemed
appropriate, the reports received from its employees related to their experience with the
Onsite Clinic, the Medical and Health Professionals, and any other topic concerning the
general operation of the On -Site Clinic.
1.16 On -Site Clinic Space. The location and any specific requirements for On -
Site Clinic Space shall be set forth in Exhibit F attached hereto.
1.17 Maintenance of On -Site Clinic Space. miCare shall arrange for all services
for the general maintenance and upkeep of the On -Site Clinic, including janitorial and
waste removal services and disposal services (including biowaste), and shall ensure that
all such services comply with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations
applicable to such activities. Employer shall pay for costs incurred by miCare that are
associated with operation and maintenance of the On -Site Clinic as described in Section
2.03.
1.18 Employee Eligibility Reports. Employer, through its TPA, will provide to
miCare monthly reports to identify Employer's current employees and their dependents
who are eligible for On -Site Clinic services. Eligibility reports shall be provided to
miCare no later than the 5th of each month in order for miCare to accurately monitor
patient use of the On -site Clinic.
1.19 Employee informational ivieetings. The Employer will disseminate
information to its employees and their dependents describing the On -Site Clinic services
and hours of operation.
ARTICLE II
FEES AND COMPENSATION
2.01 Monthly Management Fees.
a. miCare shall invoice Employer for Management Fees set forth in Exhibit G
for On -Site Clinic operational management and administrative services. Management
Fees shall be based upon the total number of enrolled employees as of the first day of the
prior month.
b. Employer shall pay miCare within thirty (30) days from Employer's receipt of
miCare invoice the monthly Management Fee as set forth on Exhibit E. The invoices
shall be detailed and shall include any additional supporting documentation the Employer
reasonably requests.
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c. In the event that Employer elects to extend this Agreement for an additional
Renewal Term, the parties shall mutually agree to an Administrative Fee structure for the
Renewal Term no later than ninety (90) days prior to the commencement of the Renewal
Term.
2.02 Additional Fees — Pass Through Pees.
a. miCare shall invoice the Employer on a monthly basis for the variable costs
incurred by the On -Site Clinic on a pass -through basis (Pass -Through Fees), including,
but not limited to: Medical Professional rates and related expenses, salary, payroll and
benefit expenses, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment, staff training,
professional liability insurance, janitorial and waste removal services, reasonable travel
expenses, and any other services that may be required by miCare or the Medical
Professionals to provide adequate Medical Services under this Agreement.
c. Employer shall pay miCare within thirty (30) days of Employer's receipt of the
invoice from miCare. The invoice shall be itemized by category and shall include any
additional supporting documentation the Employer reasonably requests.
d. Employer understands and agrees that Pass -Through Fees for Medical
Professionals (including salary and benefits) will increase from amounts stated on
Exhibit F from time to time as necessary to recruit and retain such professionals. miCare
shall obtain the Employer's approval prior to initiating recruitment initiatives that exceed
the agreed upon salary and benefits range as set forth in Exhibit F.
2.04 Disputed Invoices. In the event of a disputed invoice, Employer will pay
the entire amount of the invoice and include with the payment sufficient written detail
concerning the amount in dispute. The parties will use their good faith efforts to reconcile
the dispute within sixty (60) days of the invoice date.
2.06 Taxes. miCare shall be responsible for the payment of all federal and state
taxes and assessments on medical staff, services and equipment incurred by miCare as a
result of the provision of Medical Services through the On -Site Clinics. miCare shall
invoice the Employer for such federal and state taxes on a pass -through basis in
accordance with Section 2.03. Employer will not be responsible for taxes related to
miCare's net income, gross revenue, franchise taxes, or miCare owned property. Upon
Employer's request, miCare shall provide proof of payment of taxes. miCare shall
invoice Employer for any taxes or fees paid on behalf of the On -Site Clinic.
2.07 Audit. miCare shall keep accurate books of account and records covering
all transactions relating to this Agreement. During the term of this Agreement and for a
period of twelve (12) months thereafter, Employer or its representatives shall have the
right upon reasonable notice to examine and photocopy such books and records (but not
patient medical records) during normal business hours to determine compliance with this
Agreement. At Employer's expense and no more frequently than once per year, (unless
Employer identifies a reasonable basis for requiring additional audits or unless a request
is triggered by a third party, including but not limited to, a government authority having
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jurisdiction, regulatory agency, accreditation body or court order) Employer may request
an audit of miCare records, subject to thirty (30) days prior written notification to
miCare, and the terms of Section 1.10.
ARTICLE III
TERM AND TERMINATION
3.01 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall
continue for a period of three (3) years ("Initial Term"), subject to earlier termination in
accordance with this Agreement. Employer may elect to renew the Agreement for an
additional one (1) year Renewal Term with ninety (90) days prior notice to miCare.
3.02 Termination Without Cause. This Agreement may be terminated by
either party during a Renewal Term, without cause, by providing the other party at least
ninety (90) calendar days' prior written notice before the end of the then current Renewal
Term. This Agreement may not be terminated without cause during the Initial Term.
3.03 Termination with Cause. Upon either party's knowledge of an act of the
other party that constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, the non -breaching party
shall provide the breaching party with written notice specifying the breach and provide a
reasonable opportunity of no less than thirty (30) for the breaching party to cure the
breach if the breach is of the type where a cure is possible. The non -breaching party may
terminate this Agreement if the breaching party does not cure the breach within the time
specified by the non -breaching party. The non -breaching party shall provide notice to the
other party at the address as set forth at the end of this Agreement or to such other
address as the party has designated in accordance with Section 4.01. The parties agree
that a failure of miCare to recruit a Medical Professional in accordance with the terms of
Section 1.02 (Standards of Medical Professional Performance) shall not be a breach, and
the parties shall work together as expeditiously as possible to recruit suitable candidates
for a Medical Professional.
3.04 Effect of Expiration or Termination.
a. Upon termination of the Agreement, miCare will undertake the orderly closing
of the On -Site Clinic including the termination of Medical Professionals and the
appropriate transition of current patients with on -going care to other physicians as may be
necessary. miCare and Employer will work in good faith to develop a reasonable wind
down schedule. miCare will, in good faith and with reasonable input from Employer,
prepare and deliver to Employer a budget for the services contemplated under this
section. Employer will pay such costs as they are incurred in accordance with the
payment terms set forth in Article II. Items included in the budget will include, but will
not be limited to: (i) payment of costs for equipment, supplies, Medical and Health
Professionals, lab tests, and other services necessary to facilitate operation of the On -Site
Clinic until the anticipated closing or transfer date, (ii) reasonable stay bonuses, as agreed
to by the parties, required to facilitate the operation of the On -Site Clinic until the
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anticipated closing or transfer date, (iii) the payment of the Management Fee through and
including the date on which miCare's involvement with the On -Site Clinic ends or such
other date as may apply under the terms of the Agreement, (iv) the costs of maintaining
or transferring medical records generated in connection with the On -Site Clinic, if
permitted by and in accordance with applicable law.
3.05 Confidential Information. Each party and its employees, agents, and
representatives: (a) will protect and keep confidential any nonpublic information obtained
from the other party in connection with this Agreement or related to the services that is
identified as confidential or proprietary or that, given the nature of such information or
the manner of its disclosure, reasonably should be considered confidential or proprietary
(including but not limited to all information relating to pricing, technology, employees,
business plans, marketing activities and finances) unless otherwise required to be
disclosed by state or federal law, (b) will use such information only for the purpose(s) for
which it was originally disclosed and in any case only for the purpose of fulfilling its
obligations under this Agreement, and (c) will return all such information to the
disclosing party promptly upon the termination of this Agreement. All such information
will remain the disclosing party's exclusive property, and the receiving party will have no
rights to use such information except as expressly provided herein. Neither party will use
any trade name, trademark, service mark, logo or commercial symbol, or any other
proprietary rights of the other party or any of its affiliates in any manner without prior
written authorization of such use by an authorized representative of such party. Neither
party will issue press releases or publicity relating to the other party or this Agreement or
reference the other party or its affiliates in any brochures, advertisements, client lists or
other promotional materials without the prior written authorization from the other party.
miCare understands and agrees to the extent that miCare provides the Medical Staff
information identified as the confidential information of the Employer, miCare shall
require the Medical Professionals and Health Professionals to protect and use such
information only as contemplated by this Section 3.06. Nothing herein is intended to
prohibit Employer from informing employees and their dependents of the availability,
services offered, location, or Schedule of the On -Site Clinic in accordance with Section
1.19.
ARTICLE IV
MISCELLANEOUS
4.01 Notice. All notices and other communications permitted or required
pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, addressed to the party at the address set
forth at the end of this Agreement or to such other address as the party may designate in
writing from time to time in accordance with this Section 4.01. All notices and other
communications shall be mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
postage pre -paid or by national overnight delivery service. Notices mailed shall be
deemed given when received or five (5) days after the date of mailing, whichever is
earlier.
4.02 Indemnification by miCare. miCare shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless Employer against any and all claims, allegations, actions, proceedings and.,
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lawsuits and any and all expenses, losses, settlement costs, penalties, damages, liabilities,
or judgments, (including reasonable attorney's fees and costs), incurred by Employer
arising out of or relating to any negligent acts of the miCare, the Medical Professionals
rendering Medical Services.
Employer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless miCare against any and all
claims, allegations, actions, proceedings and lawsuits and any and all expenses, losses,
settlement costs, penalties, damages, liabilities, or judgments, (including reasonable
attorney's fees and costs), incurred by miCare arising out of or relating to any negligent
acts of the Employer.
In the event of a claim for which a party claims indemnity, the requesting party shall give
the other party prompt written notice of the claim. The indemnifying party shall have the
exclusive right to defend such claim and make settlements thereof, provided, however,
that it shall not settle or compromise such claim other than by the payment of money
without the indemnified party's prior written consent.
4.03 Compliance with Law. miCare agrees to perform services under and
pursuant to this Agreement in compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules, and
regulations adopted or promulgated by any governmental agency or regulatory body of
competent jurisdiction, whether federal, state, local, or otherwise.
4.04 Non -Discrimination. There shall be no unlawful discrimination in the
contracting of persons under this Agreement because of race, color, national origin, age,
ancestry, religion, sex, or sexual orientation of such persons.
4.05 Survival. Any provision of this Agreement which imposes an obligation
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this Agreement and shall be binding on the parties to this Agreement.
4.06 Transferability. Neither party may assign or otherwise transfer its interests
or obligations under this Agreement to a third party without the prior written consent of
the other party. Any attempt to assign in violation of this section is void in each instance.
4.07 Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between Employer and miCare with respect to the subject matter hereof. All
prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations of or between the parties,
either written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, are null and void
and of no further force and effect. This Agreement shall not be amended or waived, in
whole or in part, except in writing signed by both Employer and miCare.
4.08 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted in
accordance with, the laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to its conflict
of laws provision, except where federal law prevails.
4.09 Non -Disclosure. Employer and miCare shall take all reasonable steps to
insure that information with respect to the terms of this Agreement or with respect to the
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business of Employer and miCare acquired by virtue of the position of the other party
under this Agreement shall not be disclosed or used outside of the business of either
party; provided, however, the foregoing restriction shall not apply to information (a)
furnished to Medical Professionals involved in a particular patient's case; (b) which is or
becomes public knowledge through no fault of either party; or (c) which is otherwise
required to be disclosed by applicable law or regulation, or pursuant to a subpoena or
court order.
4.10 Successors. This Agreement has been made and is made solely for the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer any rights or remedies under or by
reason of this Agreement on any persons other than the parties to it and their respective
successors and permitted assigns. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to relieve or
discharge the obligation or liability of any third persons to any party to this Agreement.
4.11 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by any
court or governmental authority to be unenforceable, the parties intend that this
Agreement be enforced as if the unenforceable provisions were not present and that any
partially valid and enforceable provisions be enforced to the extent that they are
enforceable.
4.12 Legal Interpretation. To the extent this Agreement or any provision of this
Agreement is deemed to be in violation of applicable law, then the parties agree to
negotiate in good faith to amend the Agreement, to the extent possible consistent with its
purposes, to conform to law.
4.13 No Waiver. A party does not waive any right under this Agreement by
failing to insist on compliance with any of the terms of this Agreement or by failing to
exercise any right hereunder. Any waivers granted hereunder are effective only if
recorded in a writing signed by the party granting such waiver.
4.14 Cumulative Rights/Construction. The rights and remedies of the parties
under this Agreement are cumulative, and either party may enforce any of its rights or
remedies under this Agreement or other rights and remedies available to it at law or in
equity. The section headings of this Agreement are for convenience only and have no
interpretive value.
4.15 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts such that the signatures may appear on separate signature pages. A copy,
facsimile, or an original, with all signatures appended together, shall be deemed a fully
executed agreement.
4.16 Warranty of Authority. The persons who have signed this Agreement
warrant that they are legally authorized to do so on behalf of the respective parties, and
by their signatures to bind the respective parties to this Agreement
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Employer and miCare have executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date first above written.
Employer
miCare
By: By:
N Robert Harrison Name: Darik Croft,
Title: City Manager
Address:
129 N. 2" Street
Yakima, WA 98901
WY CONTRACT NO
RESOLUTION NO;
Title: COO, miCare
Address:
2075 Overland Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
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EXHIBIT A
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS & OTHER STAFF
1. Staffing. miCare shall provide the following Medical Professionals and non -licensed
staff at the On -Site Clinic during the days and times set forth on the Schedule in Exhibit
C.
Type: Number:
Physicians: 1
Physician Extenders:
Registered Nurses:
Nurse Practitioner:
Vocational Nurse:
Practical Nurse: 2
Other non -licensed medical professional
2. Recruiting
During the initial recruiting, and any subsequent replacement recruiting, for any Medical
Professional position, miCare agrees to provide Employer with the following:
a. job description and a plan for recruiting talent, including how miCare intends to
recruit from the local market;
b. weekly updates to Employer on candidates sourced, job applied for, and current
state of hiring process;
c. a review of candidates and recommendations prior to extending offers; and
d. coordination of orientation of new Medical Professionals with Employer.
3. Locum Tenens Professionals
From time to time, miCare may require the use of locum tenens professionals to fill gaps
in availability of Medical Professionals because of certain events, including but not
limited to, vacation, sickness, family emergency, or termination. In such event, miCare
will notify Employer of the need to utilize locum tenens professionals and the intend
source (and any options for such sourcing if available) and the cost of such, which shall
be passed through to Employer. miCare will seek to minimize the amount of time that
locum tenens professionals are required but Employer acknowledges and agrees that in
the event of termination and recruiting new Medical Professionals, the recruiting and
hiring process usually takes months. During any such extended periods of use of locum
tenens, miCare and Employer will meet to discuss methods to manage costs of locum
tenens professionals. including reducing hours of operations or services to be provided.
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E IBIT B
MEDICAL SERVICES
As set forth in this Agreement, "Medical Services" shall include coordinating the care
received and providing a broad spectrum of preventive, wellness, disease management,
health consultative and/or primary care services to address patient needs at the Onsite
Clinic, including but not limited to:
General primary care health services
• Episodic care consisting of assessment and treatment (including by writing
prescriptions and dispensing medications) of medical conditions episodic in
nature and short in duration, including by way of example but not limited to:
o Sore throats/headache/earaches
o Strains/sprains/musculoskeletal problems
o Flu or cold symptoms, including strep throat
o Sinus problems or allergic responses
o Rashes, acne, and other dermatological complaints
o Urinary complaints and STD testing and treatment
o Acute injuries
o Gastrointestinal problems
o Gynecological problems
o Minor surgical procedures (depending upon clinician) including skin
biopsies and excisions, orthopedic injections, wart/skin tag/pre-malignant
skin lesion treatment, ear lavage, ECG
• Management of chronic conditions
o Evaluation and treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia
o Evaluation and treatment of metabolic and endocrine problems
o Evaluation and LI dLL11t1L a lucid:al LIC1IILII plublums, ititAucling dcpi GJJ lUll
and anxiety
Routine Annual Exams and Screenings
o Adult male and female physicals
o Sports and camp physicals
o Contraceptive management
• Supplemental Primary Care Services
o Pregnancy testing and other CLIA-waived lab tests
o Tuberculin skin tests
o Lab draws
o Immunizations, flu shots
o COVID-19 Testing
o Certified driver's license/DOT exams (depending on clinician)
▪ Health Maintenance and Disease Prevention Services
• Health Risk Assessment (HRA) with comprehensive blood draw analysis
and biometric screening at Company's manufacturing facility and/or the
Onsite Clinic
• Health coaching for individuals with chronic diseases
o Follow-up for risk factors identified
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o Health coaching/counseling sessions
o Patient Navigator Services
Services NOT performed at the Onsite Clinics, are any services not listed above but
specifically include and are not limited to:
• Occupational Health — Medical Professionals may generally examine Company's
employees and provide first treatment for minor work -related injuries or
occupational diseases that may have occurred or arisen in the workplace.
However, Medical Professionals will not provide professional services or
opinions as to:
o Whether a particular injury or disease relates to or arose from
employment, or
o Management of work -related injuries or their conditions.
• Obstetrics/Prenatal Care
• Emergency Services (Cardiac Emergency, Respiratory Distress, Major Traumatic
Injuries, Acute Abdominal Pain, etc.)
o For patients that seek care for emergent conditions that are not considered
to be primary care in nature, miCare will call 911 and provide supportive
care until emergency personnel arrive.
• Chronic pain management
• Radiology Services
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EXHIBIT C
SCHEDULE
A. miCare will operate the On -Site Clinic during the following hours with the following
staff' levels:
Hours of Operation Medical Professionals Present
Monday 1 lam-5pm 2
Tuesday 7am- 1 pm 3
Wednesday 3pm-7pm 2
Thursday 1 1 am-6pm 2
Friday 7am- 1 pm 3
Saturday
Sunday
B. miCare will complete a quarterly clinic schedule and review with Employer with the
goal to have completed 30 days in advance of each quarter. Once completed, the
Schedule will be posted on miCare clinic patient scheduling portal.
C. miCare will require Medical Professionals to submit time off requests at least 30 days
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Time off requests will be reviewed/approved by miCare Practice Manager. Upon
receiving a time off request, miCare will coordinate appropriate coverage by current
Medical Professionals.
D. In the event the current staff is not able to cover an absence, the miCare practice
manager may utilize locum tenens providers to continue to provide clinic coverage.
Prior to entering into a contract with a locum provider, miCare will present the cost to
Employer. If approved, miCare will contract for locum tenens coverage. If Employer
does not approve the use of locum tenens coverage, then miCare will adjust the clinic
schedule to reflect staff availability.
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EXHIBIT E
Reports
miCare shall provide the following reports to Employer:
A. Monthly Reports
1. miCare will provide clinic utilization and telemedicine utilization reports by the 5th of
the month for the prior month utilization.
2. miCare will provide invoice, client financial report, and detail to support the monthly
invoice by the 25th of the month for the expenses incurred in the previous month.
B. Quarterly/Annual Reports
1. Quarterly operational reports will be sent to the client no later than 45 days post end of
the quarter.
2. Annual operational reports will be sent to the client no later than 60 days after the close
of the year.
C. Ad Hoc Reports
miCare shall work in good faith to provide ad hoc reports requested by Employer, provided
that Employer shall be responsible for any reasonable costs in producing such reports.
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EXHIBIT F
On -Site Clinic Space
Location:
The parties agree the On -Site Clinic shall be located at: 103 S. 3rd Street, Yakima, WA
98901.
Employer shall be solely responsible for any and all costs associated with the acquisition
and maintenance of such the physical location, whether by purchase, leases, sublease, or
any other mechanism. Employer agrees to maintain such location for the entire term of the
Agreement, unless the parties agree to a replacement location. Employer shall be
responsible for any costs of moving the On -Site Clinic to a new location (as well as the cost
associated with the new location).
Build Out of Space.
Employer shall be responsible for all costs associated with the build out of the On -Site
Clinic space to meet the agreed upon requirements for the space, including required exam
rooms, waiting areas, closets, storage, cabinetry, etc., as specified below or any other
specifications agreed to in writing by the parties.
Specifications:
[TO BE INSERTED]
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EXHIBIT G
FEES
Employer shall be responsible for the following fees:
1. Monthly Management Fees. Employer shall pay a monthly Management
Fee equal to:
• Contract Year One - $25.00 PEPM (Per Employee Per Month)
• Contract Year Two - $25.50 PEPM
• Contract Year Three - $26.00 PEPM
Management Fees include the following services:
• On -site Clinic Operations Management
• On -site Clinic Inventory Management
• Personnel Management
• Reporting
• Oversight of health fairs, health risk assessments, electronic reports
only and follow up coaching relating to the results
• Online Electronic Medical Record (EMR) & Tracking System
• Online Scheduling System and Toll -free Scheduling Support
• Self -care education tools
• Design of employee informational materials (Employer pays
printing and distribution costs as pass -through fees)
As used herein, "Employee" means an employee or retiree of Employer eligible to
participate and actually enrolled in the Employer's health plan that includes On -Site
Clinic services.
2. Pass Through Fees. Employer shall reimburse miCare for the actual costs
of running the On -Site Clinic including the items listed below which
miCare shall invoice on monthly basis:
a. Medical Professional and non -licensed staff salaries and benefits.
Employer shall be responsible for the cost of all Medical Professional
and other non -licensed staff salaries, contracted rates, benefits, estimates
of which are set forth in Schedule 1 to this Exhibit G. Employer agrees
that salaries and/or contract rate may increase from time to time as
necessary to recruit and retain personnel. Schedule 1 to Exhibit G
contains the agreed to salary ranges for Medical Professionals
b. Benefits and employment related taxes for Medical and Health
Professionals, subject to Section 2.03(d).
c. Professional recruiting costs for Medical and Health Professionals
d. Cost of temporary staffing personnel necessary to maintain the
operation of the clinic
e. Pharmaceuticals
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f. Telemedicine Services (Refer to Exhibit H)
g. Laboratory test costs and supplies
h. Medical and office supplies as identified in Exhibit D.
i. Printing and distribution costs for marketing materials.
j. Hazardous and Non -Hazardous Waste Removal
k. Cleaning costs, maintenance for leased space
1. Contracted Services for staffing related to health fairs and annual health
risk assessment
m. License fees (if applicable) directly associated with the operation of the
On -Site Clinic including any license fees for Medical Professionals
(e.g., local business license, CLIA lab certificate annual fee, and for
full-time Medical Staff exclusively employed by miCare: licensing or
board certification fees costs, DEA license fees)
n. CME for full -Time Medical Professionals
o. Travel Expenses up to $5,000 per annum for travel outside the
customary and reasonable travel expenses incurred by miCare in its
provision of services. Travel expenses associated with the ordinary
running of the On -Site Clinic are considered customary and reasonable.
Travel expenses not considered customary and reasonable include, but
are not limited to, travel expenses for unscheduled requested visits,
administration of special onsite health programs, and presentations,
conferences and visits from non -local miCare executives, employees,
and contractors requested by Employer and not contemplated by this
Agreement. Employer shall be provided advanced written notice of any
travel expenses not considered customary and reasonable.
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Exhibit H
Pricing Options for Telemedicine Services
Select pricing option for telemedicine services
Option #1
• Fixed PEPM based off of prior year utilization. See price escalation table below
based off of prior year utilization
Prior year annual utilization
10%
10.5-15%
15.5-20%
20.5-25%
25.5-30%
30.5-35%
35.5-40%
$2.10
$2.35
$2.60
$2,85
$3,10
$3.35
$3.60
*Greater than 40% $3.60 plus additional $0.05 per 1% increase of utilization is
excess of 40%
D Option #2
• $1.90 PEPM, plus Remote Consultation fee ($30.00) per consult.
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