File #: O-333-18    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 8/17/2018 In control: Human Resources Department
On agenda: 9/11/2018 Final action: 9/11/2018
Title: Authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with FrontPath Health Coalition for the provision of preferred provider network services related to hospitalization, surgical-medical, major medical, and medical management for the city of Toledo's covered employees for a period of three (3) years; and further authorizing the expenditure of funds; and declaring an emergency.
Attachments: 1. Calvin W. Brown memo, 2. Review Summary, 3. Audio: City Council Meeting 9/11/2018, 4. Audio: Agenda Review 9/4/2018

Label
FrontPath Health Coalition
Human Resources
C.W. Brown (x1563)
(Revised)

Title
Authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with FrontPath Health Coalition for the provision of preferred provider network services related to hospitalization, surgical-medical, major medical, and medical management for the city of Toledo's covered employees for a period of three (3) years; and further authorizing the expenditure of funds; and declaring an emergency.

Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The city of Toledo's contract with FrontPath Health Coalition, the incumbent preferred provider organization, expires on September 30, 2018.

The city of Toledo's human resources department sought competitive proposals in accordance with law and received eight (8) responsive proposals for a preferred provider organization. The human resources department reviewed each proposal, with consultation from representatives of the law and finance departments, risk management and an external consultant, and determined that FrontPath Health Coalition presented the lowest and best proposal. The Health Care Cost Containment Committee also recommended that the city continue with this provider. It is estimated that the administrative fee cost associated with this agreement will be approximately $180,180 per year for three (3) years.

Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:

SECTION 1. That the mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with FrontPath Health Coalition to provide preferred provider network services for a period of three (3) years commencing October 1, 2018 and ending September 30, 2021. Such agreement shall contain terms and conditions deemed proper and requisite according to the director of law and director of human resources.

SECTION 2. That expenditures for health care provider network services are authorized from Account Code 1098-150320. That said costs shall then be allocated to Account Code 517400...

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