TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Utilization of Collier County, Florida Contract 23-8098 With Digitech EMS Billing, LLC d/b/a Digitech Computer, LLC for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Billing Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 Annually Through the Term Ending March 12, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With Collier County, Florida.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve utilization of Collier County, Florida Contract 23-8098 with Digitech EMS Billing, LLC d/b/a Digitech Computer, LLC for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing services in an amount not to exceed $250,000 annually through the term ending March 12, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with Collier County, Florida.
City Commission Options
Option 1:? Approve utilization of Collier County Florida Contract 23-8098 with Digitech EMS Billing, LLC d/b/a Digitech Computer, LLC for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing services in an amount not to exceed $250,000 annually through the term ending March 12, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with Collier County, Florida.
Pros: Provides a comprehensive EMS billing solution, including patient and third-party invoicing, collections, insurance processing, record maintenance, and reporting. The Contract is cost-effective, as Digitech is compensated based on a percentage of revenue collected (excluding Medicaid claims), and the rate reflects Collier County’s significantly higher transport volume, resulting in a more favorable, lower collection percentage than the City could likely obtain independently. This approach reduces administrative burden, improves operational efficiency, and enhances overall revenue recovery, including support for supplemental payment progr...
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