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File #: 25-1835   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/1/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 10/21/2025 Final action:
Title: Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreement with Highlands Advanced Rheumatology and Arthritis Center, PL for rheumatology services. (estimated annual expense less than $100,000)
Attachments: 1. Highlands Advanced Rheumatology PHP MSA 100125
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SUBJECT

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Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreement with Highlands Advanced Rheumatology and Arthritis Center, PL for rheumatology services. (estimated annual expense less than $100,000)

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DESCRIPTION

The medical services agreement will allow Highlands Advanced Rheumatology and Arthritis Center, PL to provide rheumatology services to qualified county residents enrolled in the Polk HealthCare Plan. 

The agreement will be effective upon execution and will be ongoing unless terminated pursuant to the agreement.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Request approval of the medical services agreement with Highlands Advanced Rheumatology and Arthritis Center, PL.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds are available in the Indigent Health Care Funds.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Paula C. McGhee, Provider Services and Contract Manager, Health and Human Services Division at 863-519-2003

Joy Johnson, Administrator, Health and Human Services Division at 863-534-5204