TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Human Resources
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2020
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Cherie Johnson
PHONE:
234-6600
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Retroactive Second Amendment to BOS Agreement Number 17-060-A1 with Keenan & Associates in the Amount of $34,300, for a New Agreement Amount of $220,000, for Continued Membership in the Keenan Pharmacy Purchasing Coalition to Negotiate Reduced Fees with Express Scripts, Inc., Effective January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve retroactive second amendment to BOS Agreement Number 17-060-A1 with Keenan and Associates in the amount of $34,300, for a new Agreement Amount of $220,000, for continued membership in the Keenan Pharmacy Purchasing Coalition to negotiate reduced fees with Express Scripts, Inc., effective January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020; authorize the Human Resources Director to approve future amendments that do not exceed a 15% increase over the existing per member per month rate for a period not to exceed 3 years; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On July 17, 2017 the Board approved Agreement Number 17-060. On April 24, 2018 the Board approved Agreement No. 17-060 A1.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The County's health plan consultant, Keenan & Associates, through the Keenan Pharmacy Purchasing Coalition (KPPC), negotiates directly with the County's pharmacy provider, Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI). The direct negotiation results in maximum savings to ESI customers. To receive the benefit of these negotiated fees the County must be a member of the KPPC.
The monthly membership fee is calculated on a per member per month (PMPM) basis. In 2018, Keenan's independent auditor, Solid Benefit Guidance, conducted a Request for Information and determined that for the County, remaining in the KPPC will continue to bring lar...
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