SUBJECT
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Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreement with Advanced Kidney Care of Central Florida, PA for specialty care services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider; estimated annual amount less than $100,000.)
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DESCRIPTION
The medical services agreement will allow for the provision of Nephrology services to qualified county residents enrolled in the Polk HealthCare Plan.
Advanced Kidney Care of Central Florida has nephrologists, medical doctors who are board certified in Internal Medicine and then undergo additional training to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, kidney stones, and more.
The agreement will be effective May 1, 2025 and will be ongoing unless terminated pursuant to the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
Request approval of the medical services agreement with Advanced Kidney Care of Central Florida, PA.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available and budgeted in the FY 24/25 Indigent Health Care Funds for the Polk HealthCare Plan and will be planned in subsequent years.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Paula C. McGhee, Provider Services Manager, Health and Human Services Division at 863-519-2003
Joy Johnson, Administrator, Health and Human Services Division at 863-534-5204