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EXHIBIT 10.15
PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH COOPERATIVE, INC.
AND
MENTAL HEALTH COOPERATIVE, INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Capitation................................................................. 2
1.2 Covered Persons............................................................ 2
1.3 Covered Services........................................................... 2
1.4 Emergency Care............................................................. 2
1.5 Health Professional........................................................ 2
1.6 Management Agreement....................................................... 2
1.7 Necessary.................................................................. 2
1.8 Participating Provider .................................................... 2
1.9 Payer...................................................................... 3
1.10 Payer Plan................................................................. 3
1.11 Payer Plan Agreements...................................................... 3
1.12 Preauthorization........................................................... 3
1.13 TennCare................................................................... 3
ARTICLE II
PAYER PLAN AGREEMENTS
2.1 Contract Authority......................................................... 3
2.2 Agreement Compliance....................................................... 4
2.3 Policies................................................................... 4
2.4 Copies..................................................................... 4
ARTICLE III
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF PROVIDER
3.1 Participation in Payer Plan................................................ 4
3.2 Cooperation with Utilization Management, Quality
Improvement, and Other Managed Care Requirements........................... 4
3.3 Managed Care Efforts....................................................... 5
3.4 No Guarantee of Utilization................................................ 5
3.5 Referrals.................................................................. 5
3.6 Provider Services.......................................................... 5
3.7 Confidentiality............................................................ 5
3.7.1 Acknowledgment of Proprietary Interest......................... 5
3.7.2 Covenant Not to Divulge Trade Secrets.......................... 6
3.7.3 Return of Materials at Termination............................. 6
3.7.4 Application to Provider Representatives........................ 6
3.8 Reporting Changes of Provider Information.................................. 6
3.9 Changes in Services........................................................ 6
3.10 Notice of Lawsuit.......................................................... 6
3.11 Site Visits................................................................ 6
3.12 Preauthorization of Services............................................... 7
3.13 Emergency Services......................................................... 7
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ARTICLE IV
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF TMHC
4.1 General.................................................................... 7
4.2 Administrative Services.................................................... 7
4.3 Compensation............................................................... 7
4.4 Utilization Management and Quality Improvement............................. 7
4.5 Participating Payer List................................................... 7
4.6 Medical Records............................................................ 7
4.7 Marketing Materials........................................................ 7
4.8 Provider-Patient Relationship.............................................. 8
4.9 Verification of Coverage................................................... 8
4.10 Liaison.................................................................... 8
4.11 Reports.................................................................... 8
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
5.1 Provider Representations and Warranties.................................... 8
5.1.1 Certifications................................................. 8
5.1.2 Corporate Capacity............................................. 8
5.1.3 Corporate Powers............................................... 8
5.2 TMHC Representations and Warranties........................................ 9
5.2.1 Corporate Capacity............................................. 9
5.2.2 Power and Authority............................................ 9
ARTICLE VI
CAPITATED SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
6.1 Responsibility for Capitated Services...................................... 10
6.2 Accessibility of Services.................................................. 10
6.3 Employment of Health Professionals......................................... 10
6.4 Subcontracting Prohibited.................................................. 10
6.5 Disciplinary Action........................................................ 11
6.6 Identification of Covered Persons.......................................... 11
6.7 Calculation of Capitation.................................................. 11
6.8 Payment of Capitation...................................................... 11
6.9 Payment Adjustments........................................................ 12
6.10 Compensation of Provider Employees......................................... 12
6.11 No Additional Payments..................................................... 12
6.12 Hold Harmless.............................................................. 12
ARTICLE VII
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
7.1 Licenses................................................................... 12
7.2 Notice..................................................................... 12
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ARTICLE VIII
QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION REVIEW
8.1 Quality Management Program................................................. 13
8.2 Quality Studies............................................................ 13
8.3 Utilization Management..................................................... 13
8.4 Coordination of Programs................................................... 13
8.5 Data Reports............................................................... 13
ARTICLE IX
MEDICAL RECORDS AND CONFIDENTIALITY
9.1 Maintenance of Medical Records............................................. 13
9.2 Transferability............................................................ 13
9.3 Access to Medical Records.................................................. 14
9.4 Confidentiality of Medical Records......................................... 14
ARTICLE X
INDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP
10.1 Status of Parties.......................................................... 14
10.2 Third Parties.............................................................. 14
ARTICLE XI
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
11.1 No Liability............................................................... 14
11.2 Indemnification............................................................ 14
11.3 Insurance.................................................................. 15
ARTICLE XII
COVERED PERSON COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
ARTICLE XIII
PARTICIPATION IN ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
ARTICLE XIV
TERM AND TERMINATION
14.1 Termination Date........................................................... 16
14.2 Termination by Agreement................................................... 16
14.3 Termination for Cause...................................................... 16
14.4 Adverse Effect Upon Tax-Exempt Status...................................... 17
14.5 Termination Due to Legislative or Administrative Changes................... 17
14.6 Continuation............................................................... 18
14.7 Post-Termination Matters................................................... 18
14.8 Other Remedies............................................................. 18
14.9 Avoidance of Termination................................................... 18
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ARTICLE XV
ARBITRATION
15.1 Arbitration................................................................ 18
ARTICLE XVI
MISCELLANEOUS
16.1 Exhibits................................................................... 19
16.2 Entire Agreement........................................................... 19
16.3 Modification of this Agreement............................................. 20
16.4 Assignment................................................................. 20
16.5 Notice..................................................................... 20
16.6 Attorneys Fees............................................................. 21
16.7 Severance of Invalid Provisions............................................ 21
16.8 Waiver..................................................................... 21
16.9 Captions................................................................... 21
EXHIBIT 1.3 - COVERED SERVICES
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PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH COOPERATIVE, INC.
AND
MENTAL HEALTH COOPERATIVE, INC.
THIS PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into as of the 13th day of April, 1995 (the "Effective Date"),
by and between TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH COOPERATIVE, INC., a Tennessee
corporation (hereinafter referred to as "TMHC"), and MENTAL HEALTH COOPERATIVE,
INC., a Tennessee nonprofit corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Provider"),
which are collectively referred to hereinafter as "the Parties."
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, TMHC is organized for the primary purpose of developing and
promoting a coordinated and cost effective program for the distribution and
delivery of mental health care to the residents of Tennessee who suffer from
serious and permanent mental illness ("SPMI") through contracts with providers;
WHEREAS, TMHC and Provider will contract with managed care
organizations, health maintenance organizations, and other payers to provide
mental health services for SPMI individuals covered by the payers' health care
plans;
WHEREAS, TMHC desires to enter agreements with providers of case
management and other mental health care services who will agree to (i) comply
with the compensation and utiliza tion management mechanisms established by
TMHC, (ii) participate in and comply with the protocols, policies, and
procedures that may be adopted from time to time by TMHC and contracted payers,
and (iii) join TMHC in its commitment to satisfy needs of individuals with SPMI
in such provider's service area, through a cost-effective, case management
system of mental health care services;
WHEREAS, Provider is duly certified, licensed, and otherwise
qualified to provide case management services in the State of Tennessee, whose
licenses, certifications, and qualifications are without limitation or
restriction, and who desires to provide services as described herein; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to enter into an agreement with TMHC to
cooperate with TMHC in providing case management and other mental health care
services to SPMI individuals covered by the contracted payers upon the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the promises and mutual
covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, it is
mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Capitation shall mean the compensation paid Provider by TMHC
under this Agreement for providing or arranging for the provision of Covered
Services. The term "Capitation" shall include capitated, case rate, and other
payments.
1.2 Covered Persons shall mean those persons who are eligible to
receive case management and other mental health care services pursuant to
enrollment in a Payer Plan.
1.3 Covered Services shall mean the case management and other mental
health care services described in Exhibit 1.3.
1.4 Emergency Care shall mean bona fide emergency services provided
after the sudden onset of a condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of
sufficient severity, including severe pain, such that the absence of immediate
medical, psychiatric, and case management attention could reasonably be expected
to result in:
1.4.1 placing the person's health in serious jeopardy;
1.4.2 serious impairment to bodily functions; or
1.4.3 serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part.
1.5 Health Professional means any physician, psychiatrist,
psychologist, clinical social worker, case manager, licensed counselor, nurse,
physician extender (e.g., nurse practitioner, physician assistant), or other
allied health professional, who is an employee or independent contractor of
Provider and provides certain Covered Services to Covered Persons pursuant to an
agreement with Provider or a Payer.
1.6 Management Agreement shall mean that certain Management and
Affiliation Agreement dated the date of this Agreement between TMHC and
Provider, pursuant to which TMHC shall provide full management services for
Provider.
1.7 Necessary services and/or supplies shall mean the use of
services or supplies as provided by a Provider required to identify or treat a
Covered Person's SPMI Condition and which, as determined by TMHC or Payer are:
(1) consistent with the symptoms or diagnosis and treatment of SPMI patients;
(2) appropriate with regard to standards of good mental health practice
established by the organized community of mental health and case management
providers; (3) not solely for convenience of such Covered Person, his or her
physician, hospital, or another health care provider; and (4) the most
appropriate supply or level of service needed to provide Covered Services to
such Covered Persons.
1.8 Participating Provider shall mean a Health Professional that has
entered into a written agreement with a Payer and/or Payer Plan to participate
in a health care provider
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panel established by Payer and/or Payer Plan and to comply with the
reimbursement mechanisms and utilization management procedures established by
Payer and/or Payer Plan.
1.9 Payer shall mean any entity, including, but not limited to,
health maintenance organizations and other managed care organizations, that has
contracted with TMHC and/or Provider to obtain Covered Services for its
enrollees and that is responsible for paying the cost of such Covered Services.
1.10 Payer Plan shall mean the health care programs established by
any Payer that include the delivery of Covered Services to Covered Persons.
1.11 Payer Plan Agreements shall mean those certain agreements
between (i) TMHC and/or Provider, and (ii) Payers that describe the terms and
conditions for the provision of Covered Services to Covered Persons by TMHC
and/or Provider in accordance with each Payer's Payer Plan.
1.12 Preauthorization shall mean the authorization granted to
Provider by TMHC to provide specific Covered Services to a Covered Person. TMHC
shall supply Provider with protocols that set forth those Covered Services for
which Preauthorization must be obtained and the procedures for obtaining such
Preauthorization.
1.13 TennCare shall mean the medical assistance program for
individuals who are eligible for Medicaid or are uninsured that is administered
by the State of Tennessee pursuant to section 1115(a) of the Social Security
Act.
ARTICLE II
PAYER PLAN AGREEMENTS
2.1 Contract Authority. TMHC and Provider shall jointly develop
contracts with Payers for the provision of Covered Services to Covered Persons
(referred to herein as "Payer Plan Agreements") that are mutually acceptable to
TMHC and Provider. If TMHC, Provider, and the applicable Payer determine that
Provider will not directly execute a Payer Plan Agreement, then TMHC shall have
the authority on behalf of Provider to execute, deliver, and amend those Payer
Plan Agreements that have received the prior written approval of Provider. TMHC
shall notify Provider not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the
effective date of any such Payer Plan Agreement and provide Provider with a
summary of its terms and conditions. TMHC shall use its best efforts to ensure
that the Payer Plan Agreements are assignable to the provider(s) of case
management services.
To the extent required by TMHC, Provider, or any Payer, Provider
shall execute, deliver, and thereby become a direct party to any Payer Plan
Agreement that is mutually acceptable to and has been approved by TMHC,
Provider, and the Payer. If Provider executes a Payer Plan Agreement directly
with a Payer, then Provider shall assign to TMHC the Capitation payments to be
received from the Payer for distribution in accordance with Article V of the
Management Agreement.
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If TMHC negotiates a Payer Plan Agreement with a Payer that has not
been approved by Provider, TMHC shall notify Provider not less than sixty (60)
days in advance of the effective date of any such proposed Payer Plan Agreement
and provide Provider with a summary of the terms and conditions of such Payer
Plan Agreement. Provider shall notify TMHC of Provider's acceptance or rejection
of such Payer Plan Agreement on or before thirty (30) days after Provider's
receipt of such summary materials. Rejection of such a proposed Payer Plan
Agreement shall not terminate Provider's obligations under this Agreement with
respect to Covered Services to be provided to Covered Persons of other Payers
under Payer Plan Agreements previously or subsequently provided and/or executed
by Provider.
2.2 Agreement Compliance. Provider agrees to comply with all
operational and procedural rules and regulations promulgated by those Payers
whose Payer Plan Agreements Provider has approved and/or executed pursuant to
Section 2.1 hereto or that are otherwise applicable pursuant to regulations
promulgated by the State of Tennessee. TMHC shall notify Provider in writing of
any changes that such Payers or the State of Tennessee may make to such
operational or procedural rules and regulations.
2.3 Policies. Provider agrees to be bound by all of the policies,
rules, and regulations adopted by TMHC and/or Payer from time to time in
connection with Payer Plans, as they relate to Payer Plan Agreements and this
Agreement. TMHC or Payer shall notify Provider of such policies, rules,
regulations, and amendments thereto.
2.4 Copies. Copies of TMHC and Payer policies, rules, and
regulations and any other pertinent documents pertaining to the Payer Plan
Agreements and related Payer Plans shall be provided to and be available for
examination by Provider upon request.
ARTICLE III
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF PROVIDER
3.1 Participation in Payer Plan. Pursuant to Payer Plan Agreements
executed by TMHC and/or Provider in accordance with Section 2.1 hereof, Provider
shall participate in Payer Plans and shall provide or arrange for the provision
of Covered Services to Covered Persons. Provider and Provider's staff and
administrative personnel shall treat Covered Persons promptly, fairly, and
courteously. TMHC and Provider shall portray each other in a positive light to
Covered Persons and the public. Provider shall, consistent with the managed
care, peer review, and quality assurance programs of TMHC and Payers, provide a
level of care that is both Necessary and consistent with the quality of care
established by TMHC protocols and guidelines.
3.2 Cooperation with Utilization Management, Quality Improvement,
and Other Managed Care Requirements. Provider shall comply with the utilization
management and quality improvement plan and managed care requirements,
procedures, and protocols established by TMHC and/or Payer, including, but not
limited to, Preauthorization of Covered Services, admissions for inpatient and
outpatient hospital services, concurrent review and discharge planning of
patients receiving Covered Services, prior authorization
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of referrals, claims review, peer review, and complaint resolution as TMHC or
Payer may from time to time notify Provider.
3.3 Managed Care Efforts. Provider shall utilize managed care
methods and practices consistent with sound medical and case management practice
as determined in accordance with accepted community professional standards for
rendering quality care. Provider shall abide by the procedures and criteria
adopted by TMHC and Payer to monitor the necessity and quality of Covered
Services provided to Covered Persons and cooperate fully with TMHC and Payer in
the development of appropriate approaches to managed care consistent with sound
medical practice.
3.4 No Guarantee of Utilization. Provider acknowledges that TMHC
does not warrant or guarantee that Provider shall be utilized by a Covered
Person or any number of Covered Persons within any Payer Plan.
3.5 Referrals. Consistent with the direction and Preauthorization by
TMHC and with sound medical practice and in accordance with accepted community
professional standards for rendering quality medical care and case management
services, Provider shall use Provider's best effort to make referrals of Covered
Persons to other Participating Providers in the Payer Plans. TMHC shall provide
a list of Participating Providers to Provider.
3.6 Provider Services. Provider shall provide Covered Services to
Covered Persons in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement, the
applicable Payer Plan Agreement, and in the same manner, in accordance with the
same standards, and within the same time availability as provided to any of
Provider's patients that are not Covered Persons. Provider shall not refuse to
accept any Covered Person as a patient on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, Payer Plan, health status, or medical condition of such
patient, except with the prior approval of TMHC. Provider shall assist TMHC in
monitoring accessibility to care for Covered Persons, including scheduling of
appointments and waiting times. Provider shall provide only those Covered
Services that are Necessary.
3.7 Confidentiality.
3.7.1 Acknowledgment of Proprietary Interest. Provider
recognizes the proprietary interest of TMHC in any Trade Secrets of
TMHC. As used herein, the term "Trade Secrets" includes all of
TMHC's confidential or proprietary information, including without
limitation any confidential information of TMHC encompassed in any
reports, protocols, plans, proposals, codes, marketing and sales
programs, financial projections, cost summaries, pricing formulae,
client contracts, client lists, and all concepts, ideas, materials,
or information related to the business of TMHC or TMHC's clients
that have not previously been released to the public at large by
duly authorized representatives of TMHC, whether or not such
information would be protectable as a trade secret or the copying of
which would be enjoined or restrained by a court as constituting
unfair competition. Provider acknowledges and agrees that any and
all Trade Secrets of TMHC learned by Provider during the
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course of its engagement by TMHC or otherwise, whether developed by
TMHC alone or in conjunction with others, shall be and are the
property of TMHC.
3.7.2 Covenant Not to Divulge Trade Secrets. Provider
acknowledges and agrees that TMHC is entitled to prevent the
disclosure of Trade Secrets of TMHC. As a portion of the
consideration for the continuing engagement of Provider hereunder
and for the compensation being paid to Provider by TMHC, Provider
agrees at all times during the term of said engagement by TMHC, and
thereafter, to hold said Trade Secrets in strictest confidence and
not to disclose same or allow them to be disclosed to any person,
firm, or corporation, other than to persons engaged by TMHC to
further the business of TMHC, and not to use the same, except in the
pursuit of the business of TMHC, without the prior written consent
of TMHC.
3.7.3 Return of Materials at Termination. In the event
of any termination of this Agreement, with or without cause,
Provider shall promptly deliver to TMHC all materials, property,
documents, data, and other information belonging to TMHC or
pertaining to Trade Secrets. Provider shall not take any materials,
property, documents, or other information or any reproduction or
excerpt thereof, belonging to TMHC or containing or pertaining to
Trade Secrets.
3.7.4 Application to Provider Representatives. This
Section 3.7 shall apply to Provider and any director, officer,
employee, independent contractor, or agent of Provider and shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
3.8 Reporting Changes of Provider Information. Provider shall use
Provider's best efforts to notify TMHC in writing, at least thirty (30) calendar
days prior to any change in Provider's business address, business telephone
number, office hours, tax identification number, malpractice insurance carrier
or coverage, State of Tennessee license number, or any DEA registration number.
3.9 Changes in Services. If Provider must involuntarily limit or
discontinue any Covered Services, it will provide TMHC with written notice as
soon as possible upon Provider's learning of the limitation or discontinuation.
3.10 Notice of Lawsuit. Provider agrees to notify TMHC of any suits
or claims filed against Provider by or relating to a Payer or a Covered Person,
within five working days of Provider's receipt of notice of such claim having
been filed or such action having been brought. Provider shall provide TMHC with
any information regarding such claims or actions reasonably requested by TMHC,
subject to the law regarding confidentiality of patient records, and not
including any information that would otherwise be privileged under law.
3.11 Site Visits. Provider shall permit TMHC or Payer to conduct
on-site inspections of Provider's facilities to review the site and Provider's
record keeping practices in order to ensure conformance with standards of TMHC
or Payer.
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3.12 Preauthorization of Services. For all non-Emergency Services
for which verification of eligibility or Preauthorization is required, Provider
shall secure TMHC's authorization before providing Covered Services pursuant to
the requirements set forth in TMHC protocols, this Agreement and the Payer Plan
Agreements. If Preauthorization cannot be obtained due to a holiday, weekend, or
after hours, Provider agrees to notify TMHC the first working day after
rendering the Covered Services.
3.13 Emergency Services. Provider shall use its best efforts to
notify TMHC within 48 hours of providing Emergency Services or providing Covered
Services to a Covered Person with an emergency. Provider shall provide Emergency
Services when Necessary and shall not be required to first obtain
Preauthorization from TMHC.
ARTICLE IV
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF TMHC
4.1 General. TMHC shall develop, execute, and deliver Payer Plan
Agreements with Payers that meet the requirements of Section 2.1. Pursuant to
such Payer Plan Agreements, Provider shall provide or arrange for the provision
of Covered Services to Covered Persons. TMHC shall furnish Provider with a
written summary of the terms and conditions of each proposed Payer Plan
Agreement. The summaries of all Payer Plan Agreements approved and/or executed
by Provider pursuant to Section 2.1 shall become appendices to this Agreement.
4.2 Administrative Services. TMHC shall perform the administrative,
claims processing, marketing, advertising, member services, quality management,
and utilization management services as described more fully in the Management
Agreement.
4.3 Compensation. TMHC shall compensate Provider for Covered
Services, in accordance with the provisions of Article VI.
4.4 Utilization Management and Quality Improvement. TMHC shall
provide Provider with written information concerning utilization management,
quality improvement, and complaint resolution plans administered by TMHC or a
Payer and any modifications thereto.
4.5 Participating Payer List. TMHC shall provide Provider with a
current list of Payers who have executed Payer Plan Agreements under which
Provider is obligated to provide Covered Services to Covered Persons and
periodically shall update such list.
4.6 Medical Records. TMHC shall, and shall seek Payer's agreement
to, maintain any medical records to which it or Payer has access under this
Agreement in confidence and in accordance with applicable law.
4.7 Marketing Materials. TMHC shall arrange for Payers to list
Provider as a Participating Provider in the specialty area(s) designated by
Provider in marketing and
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informational materials developed and distributed by those Payers whose
contracts Provider has approved and/or executed pursuant to Section 2.1.
4.8 Provider-Patient Relationship. TMHC shall not intervene in any
way or manner with the rendition of services by Provider, it being understood
and agreed that the traditional relationship between mental health care provider
and patient shall be maintained.
4.9 Verification of Coverage. TMHC shall provide Provider adequate
and timely verification of eligibility of Covered Persons and Preauthorization
of Covered Services to be provided to Covered Persons. In order that Provider
may verify coverage for particular Covered Persons, TMHC shall establish a
system for verification and Preauthorization.
4.10 Liaison. TMHC shall maintain continuing liaison and close
cooperation between TMHC, Provider, and Payers.
4.11 Reports. TMHC shall provide Provider with utilization reports
that it prepares in relation to Provider and Covered Persons that have utilized
Provider pursuant to this Agreement in order that Provider may better manage the
cost of services utilized by Covered Persons.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
5.1 Provider Representations and Warranties.
5.1.1 Certifications. Provider represents and warrants
that it has all certifications, licenses, permits, and other
qualifications required by federal and state law to operate its
facilities and provide Covered Services, and all certifications and
accreditations necessary for Provider to participate as a provider
of services in TennCare.
5.1.2 Corporate Capacity. Provider represents and
warrants that it is a Tennessee non-profit corporation validly
existing in good standing under the laws of the State of Tennessee.
Provider has the requisite power and authority to enter into this
Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder, and to conduct its
businesses as now being conducted. Provider is duly authorized,
qualified, and licensed under all applicable laws, regulations,
ordinances, and orders of governmental authorities having
jurisdiction to own its properties and conduct its business in the
place and in the manner now conducted.
5.1.3 Corporate Powers. Provider represents and warrants
that the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by
Provider and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein by Provider:
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(1) are within Provider's corporate powers and the
terms of Provider's Charter or Articles of
Incorporation, Bylaws or any amendments thereto,
and have been duly and properly authorized by all
appropriate corporate action;
(2) to the best of Provider's knowledge, will neither
conflict with nor result in any breach or
contravention of, nor permit the acceleration of
the maturity of, or the creation of any lien
under, any indenture, mortgage, agreement, lease,
contract, instrument, or understanding to which
Provider is a party or by which Provider is bound,
including without limitation the Basic Grants from
the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and
Mental Retardation;
(3) will not violate any judgment, decree, order,
writ, or injunction of any court or governmental
authority to which Provider may be subject; and
(4) are and will constitute the valid and legally
binding obligation of Provider, enforceable in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement,
except as enforceability may be restricted,
limited, or delayed by applicable bankruptcy or
other laws affecting creditors' rights generally
and except as enforceability may be subject to
general principles of equity.
5.2 TMHC Representations and Warranties.
5.2.1 Corporate Capacity. TMHC represents and warrants
that it is a Tennessee corporation validly existing in good standing
under the laws of the State of Tennessee. TMHC has the requisite
power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to perform its
obligations thereunder, and to conduct its businesses as now being
conducted. TMHC is duly authorized, qualified, and licensed under
all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and orders of
governmental authorities having jurisdiction to own its properties
and conduct its business in the place and in the manner now
conducted.
5.2.2 Power and Authority. TMHC represents and warrants
that the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by
TMHC and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein by
TMHC:
(1) are within TMHC's corporate powers and the terms
of TMHC's Charter or Articles of Incorporation,
Bylaws or any amendments thereto, and have been
duly and properly authorized by all appropriate
corporate action;
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(2) to the best of TMHC's knowledge, will neither
conflict with nor result in any breach or
contravention of, nor permit the acceleration of
the maturity of, or the creation of any lien
under, any indenture, mortgage, agreement, lease,
contract, instrument, or understanding to which
TMHC is a party or by which TMHC is bound;
(3) will not violate any judgment, decree, order,
writ, or injunction of any court or governmental
authority to which TMHC may be subject; and
(4) are and will constitute the valid and legally
binding obligation of TMHC, enforceable in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement,
except as enforceability may be restricted,
limited, or delayed by applicable bankruptcy or
other laws affecting creditors' rights generally
and except as enforceability may be subject to
general principles of equity.
ARTICLE VI
CAPITATED SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
6.1 Responsibility for Capitated Services. Subject to verification
of eligibility, Preauthorization, and applicable utilization management
procedures, it is agreed by the parties hereto that all Covered Services
required by Covered Persons pursuant to a Payer Plan Agreement are to be
provided by Provider. Provider shall be responsible for the total costs of
Covered Services when they are provided to Covered Persons for whom Provider is
entitled to a Capitation payment.
6.2 Accessibility of Services. Provider shall make readily available
and accessible Covered Services to Covered Persons at the locations designated
by TMHC in accordance with the Management Agreement during normal business
hours, and Provider shall be reasonably available to provide Covered Services
after hours. Emergency Services shall be available on a twenty-four hours a
day/seven days a week basis.
6.3 Employment of Health Professionals. Provider shall employ or
contract with such employees, Health Professionals, and suppliers as shall be
necessary to provide Covered Services to Covered Persons. Provider shall be
responsible for paying employees, Health Professionals, and suppliers for
Covered Services rendered. TMHC shall assist Provider in the recruitment,
retention, and evaluation of such employees, Health Professionals, and suppliers
in accordance with the Management Agreement.
6.4 Subcontracting Prohibited. Provider shall not contract or
subcontract with other case management or psychiatric service organizations for
the provision of Covered Services to Covered Persons pursuant to a Payer Plan,
except with the prior written consent of TMHC which consent shall not
unreasonably be withheld.
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6.5 Disciplinary Action. In the event an employee, Health
Professional, or supplier fails to comply with the applicable provisions of this
Agreement, TMHC shall so notify Provider. Provider shall use its best efforts to
bring such individual or supplier into compliance with the applicable provisions
of the Agreement. Provider agrees to reassign such individual or supplier from
the activities pursuant to this Agreement or terminate such employment or
arrangement in the event that such individual or supplier fails to comply with
the applicable provisions of this Agreement within thirty (30) days of Provider
providing such individual or supplier with notice of noncompliance.
6.6 Identification of Covered Persons. In order to identify Covered
Persons and determine compensation under this Agreement, TMHC shall provide
Provider with the following information regarding Covered Persons within two (2)
days after receipt from the applicable Payer:
(a) the names of the Covered Persons who are currently
enrolled in a Payer Plan;
(b) the names of Covered Persons who have terminated their
enrollment in a Payer Plan and the effective date of
such termination;
(c) the Capitation rates payable to Provider for Covered
Persons who are enrolled in a Payer Plan;
(d) the names of new Covered Persons and copies of their
enrollment forms; and
(e) all other necessary and pertinent information regarding
Covered Persons for whom Provider is responsible for
providing Covered Services.
For the purpose of calculating Capitation payments due under this
Agreement, the number of Covered Persons will be determined when the necessary
information is received from the applicable Payers.
6.7 Calculation of Capitation. Each month, TMHC shall pay a
Capitation payment as payment in full for Covered Services to be provided or
made available to Covered Persons who are eligible to receive Covered Services
during such month. Capitation payments shall be calculated as set forth in
Article V of the Management Agreement and Exhibit G thereto.
6.8 Payment of Capitation. Provided that the parties have given the
remittance clearinghouse the appropriate instructions for such payments in the
manner set forth in Article V of the Management Agreement, Capitation payments
shall be made no later than two (2) days after receipt of the capitated or other
payments from the Payer for each month during the term hereof in which the
Provider provides or arranges for the provision of Covered Services for Covered
Persons who are eligible to receive such Covered Services during such month.
TMHC, however, may vary the time of payment in accordance with the terms of a
particular Payer Plan.
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6.9 Payment Adjustments. TMHC shall make retroactive Capitation
payment adjustments for Covered Persons found either to be eligible (additions)
or not to be eligible (deletions) to receive Covered Services during the month
to which the adjustments apply. Such adjustments shall be made in accordance
with the applicable Payer Plan Agreement. Retroactive Capitation payment
adjustments for deletions will not exceed ninety (90) days. Provider shall be
responsible for seeking payment for services rendered directly from persons
determined retroactively to be ineligible for Covered Services.
6.10 Compensation of Provider Employees. Provider shall be
responsible for compensating and shall compensate its Health Professionals and
suppliers for Covered Services rendered to Covered Persons, regardless of
whether the Capitation payments made hereunder are sufficient for such purposes.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, should Provider not pay
its Health Professionals, or suppliers in a timely manner for Covered Services
rendered, TMHC may, after conferring with Provider, make such payments and
withhold such amounts paid from Provider's monthly Capitation payment.
6.11 No Additional Payments. Provider agrees to accept the monthly
Capitation payment from TMHC as payment in full for Covered Services rendered
and not to seek additional payments or compensation from Covered Persons
regardless of whether or not payment is received from TMHC.
6.12 Hold Harmless. Provider agrees that in no event, including, but
not limited to nonpayment by TMHC or TMHC's breach of this Agreement, shall any
Covered Person be liable for any sums owed by TMHC, and neither Provider, nor
its agents or trustees (including TMHC pursuant to the Management Agreement),
shall xxxx, charge, collect a deposit or other sum, or seek compensation,
remuneration, reimbursement from or maintain any action at law or have any other
recourse against, or make any surcharge upon, a Covered Person or other person
acting on a Covered Person's behalf to collect sums owed by TMHC. The
obligations set forth in this Section 6.12 shall survive termination of this
Agreement regardless of the cause giving rise to such termination and shall be
construed to the benefit of Covered Persons, and the provisions of this Section
6.12 shall supersede any oral or written agreement to the contrary now existing
or hereafter entered into between Provider and TMHC or any persons acting on
their behalf.
ARTICLE VII
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
7.1 Licenses. Provider agrees that it shall maintain all Licenses
required by state or federal law to operate Provider's facilities and provide
Covered Services, and all certifications and accreditations necessary for
Provider to participate as a provider of services in TennCare.
7.2 Notice. Provider agrees to notify TMHC promptly in the event
that any action is taken against any such certifications, licenses, permits, or
accreditations required by state or federal law to operate Provider's facilities
or to provide Covered Services and
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all certifications and accreditations necessary for Provider to participate as a
provider of services in TennCare.
ARTICLE VIII
QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION REVIEW
8.1 Quality Management Program. Provider shall abide by and comply
with the requirements of and participate in TMHC's quality management program
for services provided to Covered Persons. TMHC shall provide Provider with
copies of the applicable quality management program documents and instructions.
8.2 Quality Studies. Provider shall participate in quality
management studies conducted by TMHC and Provider regarding any procedure or
problem identified by TMHC's quality management program.
8.3 Utilization Management. Provider agrees to comply with the
requirements of and participate in TMHC's utilization review program. The
express purpose of the TMHC's utilization review program shall be to ensure the
delivery of Necessary services. TMHC shall provide Provider with copies of the
applicable utilization review program documents and instructions.
8.4 Coordination of Programs. Provider shall coordinate its
utilization review activities with TMHC's utilization review program instituted
in accordance with the Management Agreement.
8.5 Data Reports. Provider agrees to provide TMHC with all encounter
data with regard to Covered Services provided to Covered Persons, including
utilization and cost data required to meet governmental regulatory requirements,
and such other data as may be reasonably requested by TMHC.
ARTICLE IX
MEDICAL RECORDS AND CONFIDENTIALITY
9.1 Maintenance of Medical Records. Provider shall maintain, with
respect to each Covered Person receiving Covered Services, a medical record in
such form and containing such information as may be required by the laws, rules,
and regulations of the State of Tennessee. Provider shall maintain for at least
five (5) years after the date of delivery of services, and readily make
available to TMHC, applicable Payers, and governmental agencies with regulatory
authority, medical and all related administrative records of Covered Persons
that receive Covered Services, as required by TMHC in accordance with this
Agreement or pursuant to applicable law.
9.2 Transferability. Provider agrees, upon request of a Covered
Person or such person's Participating Provider, subject to applicable disclosure
and confidentiality laws, to transfer the medical records of the Covered Person
to such primary Participating Provider. This Section shall survive the
termination or expiration of this Agreement.
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9.3 Access to Medical Records. Provider shall provide TMHC with all
records necessary to carry out TMHC's utilization management and quality
improvement programs. Subject to applicable disclosure and confidentiality laws,
Provider shall upon request, permit TMHC, each applicable Payer, or any duly
designated third party to inspect and make copies of medical records, books, and
other records of Provider relating to Covered Services provided to Covered
Persons and the cost thereof during the term of this Agreement and thereafter
for a period of time in conformance with state and federal law. TMHC and each
applicable Payer shall be entitled to obtain copies of Covered Persons' medical
records. The provisions of this paragraph shall not waive or limit any
restriction on release or disclosure of patient records established in any other
provision of this Agreement or as otherwise required by state or federal law.
9.4 Confidentiality of Medical Records. Provider agrees that
information concerning Covered Persons shall be kept confidential and shall not
be disclosed to any person except as authorized by Tennessee and federal law.
This confidentiality provision shall remain in effect notwithstanding any
subsequent termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE X
INDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP
10.1 Status of Parties. None of the provisions of this Agreement are
intended to create nor shall be deemed or construed to create any relationship
between TMHC and Provider other than that of independent entities contracting
with each other hereunder solely for the purpose of effecting the provisions of
this Agreement. Neither of the Parties, nor any of their respective officers,
directors, or employees, shall be construed to be the agent, employee, or
representative of the other, except to the extent specifically provided herein
or in the Management Agreement. Neither party is authorized to represent the
other for any purpose whatsoever without the prior consent of the other except
as specifically provided in Articles II and IV hereof.
10.2 Third Parties. This Agreement shall not create, nor be deemed
or construed to create, any rights in any third party, including any Payer or
Covered Person.
ARTICLE XI
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
11.1 No Liability. Neither TMHC nor Provider, nor any of their
respective officers, directors, agents, employees, or independent contractors,
shall be liable to third parties for any act or omission of the other party or
its respective officers, directors, agents, employees, or independent
contractors.
11.2 Indemnification. Provider agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
TMHC and TMHC's directors, officers, employees, independent contractors, and
agents from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs,
and liabilities (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees),
caused by, resulting from, or attributable to
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the grossly negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the Provider and/or
the Provider's directors, officers, employees, independent contractors, and
agents with respect to the duties and obligations imposed on the Provider
hereunder.
TMHC agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Provider and Provider's
directors, officers, employees, independent contractors, and agents from and
against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, and liabilities
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees), caused by,
resulting from, or attributable to the grossly negligent or intentional acts or
omissions of TMHC and/or TMHC's directors, officers, employees, independent
contractors, and agents with respect to the duties and obligations imposed on
TMHC hereunder.
11.3 Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Provider agrees
to maintain at its sole cost and expense, such policies of general and
professional liability insurance coverage in amounts set forth in the Management
Agreement, as shall be necessary to insure Provider and TMHC or named insured
against any claim for damages arising in connection with Provider's
responsibilities under this Agreement. Provider shall furnish TMHC with copies
of such insurance policies and copies of all amendments and renewals to such
policies so long as this Agreement is in effect. Provider also shall furnish
TMHC with certificates reflecting such coverage and shall provide TMHC with
prior written notice of the cancellation or proposed cancellation thereof for
any cause.
ARTICLE XII
COVERED PERSON COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
Notification. Provider shall notify TMHC of any complaints received
by Provider with regard to Covered Services rendered by Provider within five (5)
days of receipt of such complaint. Provider shall cooperate with TMHC in the
investigation and resolution of any complaint under the protocols and procedures
established by TMHC for resolution of such complaints.
ARTICLE XIII
PARTICIPATION IN ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
Provider shall be precluded from participating in or contracting
with any other Payer, health care provider organization, health maintenance
organization, managed care organization, insurer, or otherwise to provide
Covered Services in the State of Tennessee in accordance with the Provider's
covenant not to compete that is contained in Section 9.1 of the Management
Agreement.
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ARTICLE XIV
TERM AND TERMINATION
14.1 Termination Date. This Agreement shall have an initial term
that shall expire on the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Effective Date (the
"Termination Date"). Unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year
terms thereafter. If either party intends not to renew the Agreement, the party
must give the other party at least sixty (60) days' prior written notice of such
intent not to renew.
14.2 Termination by Agreement. In the event Provider and TMHC shall
mutually agree in writing, this Agreement may be terminated on the date
specified in such written agreement.
14.3 Termination for Cause. Either party shall have the right, but
not the obligation, to terminate this Agreement at any time for cause by giving
written notice to the other party of such intent to terminate the Agreement.
Cause for termination includes, but is not limited to:
14.3.1 the material breach of any of the representations and
warranties set forth in Article V;
14.3.2 the failure of Provider to provide Covered Services
pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and any Payer
Plan Agreement;
14.3.3 the disciplining, loss of license, or loss of
certification, accreditation, or qualification by any
licensing, regulatory, or professional organization or
agency with jurisdiction over Provider;
14.3.4 the commission or omission of any act or conduct by
Provider that is detrimental to a Covered Person's
health or safety;
14.3.5 the failure of Provider to maintain the required
liability insurance coverage protection;
14.3.6 a finding by any licensing, regulatory, or
professional organization having jurisdiction over the
subject matter of this Agreement that the Agreement
violates any state or federal law;
14.3.7 any change in federal or state law that causes this
Agreement to be in violation of any federal or state
law or regulation;
14.3.8 the habitual neglect or continued failure of either
party to perform its duties and obligations under the
Agreement;
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14.3.9 the initiation of bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution,
liquidation, or receivership proceedings by or against
either party;
14.3.10 an admission by either party in writing that it is
unable to pay its debts as they mature or the making
by either party of a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors;
14.3.11 the breach of any other material provision of this
Agreement by either party if after sixty (60) days'
written notice setting forth the details of the breach
and the intent to terminate is given by the
terminating party and the breach is not cured by the
breaching party during such time period, unless such
breach cannot reasonably be cured within such sixty
(60) day period and the breaching party has begun to
cure such breach during such sixty (60) day period and
diligently pursues such remedial action until such
breach is cured;
14.3.12 the material breach of the Management Agreement, the
Stock Warrant Agreement or the Registration Rights
Agreement of even date herewith between Provider and
TMHC; or
14.3.13 the termination of the Management Agreement for any
reason.
14.4 Adverse Effect Upon Tax-Exempt Status. In the event that (i) it
is ever determined that any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
shall have a material adverse effect upon the Provider's non-profit status under
state law or Provider's tax-exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3), and (ii)
an opinion letter stating such conclusion is delivered to the parties by legal
counsel having recognized expertise in such matters, then both parties agree to
negotiate in good faith to amend the Agreement to conform with the then-existing
laws and regulations regarding such non-profit and tax-exempt status. If
agreement cannot be reached with respect to such amendments within ninety (90)
days of notice from Provider (including delivery of the above-referenced legal
opinion) of such determination that the Agreement has an adverse effect upon
Provider's non-profit or tax-exempt status (or such earlier time required by
law), then this Agreement may be immediately terminated by Provider by written
notice to Manager.
14.5 Termination Due to Legislative or Administrative Changes. In
the event that there shall be a change in the statutes, regulations, or
instructions relating to the Tennessee Medicaid or TennCare programs, the
adoption of any new legislation or regulations applicable to this Agreement, a
change in any applicable third party payer reimbursement system (including,
without limitation, those of the Payers and the Payer Plan Agreements), or the
initiation of an enforcement action with respect to legislation, regulations, or
instructions applicable to this Agreement, any of which affects the continuing
viability or legality of this Agreement or materially affects the compensation
that Provider and TMHC will receive under the Management Agreement, then both
parties agree to negotiate in good faith to amend the Agreement to conform with
the then-existing laws and regulations. If agreement cannot be reached with
respect to such amendments within
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ninety (90) days of such change, adoption, or enforcement (or such earlier time
as may be required by such legislation or regulations), this Agreement may be
terminated immediately by either party by written notice to the other party.
14.6 Continuation. If, upon termination of the Agreement by TMHC,
Provider is obligated under any Payer Plan Agreement to provide Covered Services
extending beyond the termination date of the Agreement, at TMHC's request,
Provider shall continue to provide Covered Services to Covered Persons under the
terms and conditions the Payer Plan Agreements in effect as of the termination
date of this Agreement until the renewal date of such Payer Plan Agreements.
Provider shall continue to provide Covered Services under such circumstances at
the Capitation rates then in effect. Provider shall continue to provide Covered
Services to Covered Persons under the care of Provider after the date a Payer
Plan Agreement renews until such time as TMHC makes appropriate provision for
assumption of such services by another provider. Provider shall provide such
continuous services at the Capitation rates then in effect, and TMHC or the
applicable Payers shall pay Provider for such services at the Capitation rate
then in effect.
14.7 Post-Termination Matters. Notwithstanding termination of this
Agreement, TMHC and Payer shall continue to have access to the records
maintained by Provider in accordance with Article IX above for a period of three
(3) years from the date of the provision of the Covered Services to Covered
Persons to which the records refer for purposes consistent with their rights,
duties, and obligations under this Agreement and any Payer Agreement. After the
effective date of termination, this Agreement shall be deemed to remain in
effect for the resolution of all matters unresolved at that date. Termination of
this Agreement shall not effect the rights, obligations, and liabilities of the
parties arising out of the transactions occurring prior to termination.
14.8 Other Remedies. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to
limit either party's lawful remedies in the event of a material breach of this
Agreement.
14.9 Avoidance of Termination. TMHC and Provider agree to use their
best efforts promptly to give the other party notice of any breach of this
Agreement and any other problem related to this Agreement that could lead to a
termination of this Agreement. Within five (5) days of receipt of such notice,
representatives of TMHC and Provider shall meet and use their best efforts to
negotiate a solution to the problem with respect to which such notice was sent.
Such good faith negotiations shall particularly be required with reference to
notices given pursuant to Sections 14.2.12, 14.3, 14.4 and 14.5 above.
Notwithstanding such meeting, the time period for termination of this Agreement
as set forth in this Article XIV shall remain in effect unless otherwise agreed
in writing.
ARTICLE XV
ARBITRATION
15.1 Arbitration. In the event that a dispute arises with respect to
this Agreement, then either party may request binding arbitration in order to
resolve such dispute. In such event, the party requesting arbitration shall do
so by giving notice to that
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effect to the other party, specifying in said notice, in reasonable detail, the
nature of the dispute and designating one of the arbitrators. Within thirty (30)
days after such notice is given, the other party shall designate one of the
arbitrators by notice given to the party requesting arbitration. The
determination of the two designated arbitrators shall be binding and conclusive
upon the parties. However, if the two designated arbitrators shall fail to make
such determination within thirty (30) days after both have been designated, then
they shall select a third arbitrator. The determination of the majority of the
three arbitrators shall be binding and conclusive on the parties. If a party
shall fail or refuse to designate an arbitrator within the time period provided
above, then such arbitrator shall be appointed by the application of the other
party by the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the American Arbitration Association.
If the two arbitrators designated as set forth above shall fail to make such
determination within such thirty (30) day period, and shall fail to designate a
third arbitrator within thirty (30) days thereafter, then such third arbitrator
shall be appointed upon application of either party by the Middle Tennessee
Chapter of the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall bear the
expenses of the arbitrator appointed by such party or on behalf of such party.
Expenses of the third arbitrator, if necessary, shall be shared equally by the
parties. The decision in any such arbitration may be enforced, on the
application of either party thereto, by the order or judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction sitting in Davidson County, Tennessee. Any arbitration
will be conducted during the arbitration proceeding. In the event the parties
cannot agree on rules to govern discovery, the arbitrators shall designate what,
if any, discovery shall be authorized. The parties may, by agreement, jointly
appoint one arbitrator to decide any dispute. In such event, the parties shall
share the expense of the arbitrator. The prevailing party in any such
arbitration conducted pursuant to this Agreement shall be entitled to recover
from the losing party reasonable expenses, attorneys' fees, and costs incurred
in connection therewith in the manner set forth in subparagraph 16.6 below.
ARTICLE XVI
MISCELLANEOUS
16.1 Exhibits. All Exhibits and attachments referenced in this
Agreement and attached hereto are incorporated herein by reference.
16.2 Entire Agreement. Except for the Management Agreement and Stock
Warrant Agreement of even date herewith, this Agreement supersedes all previous
agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations, between the parties,
whether oral or written, and this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
regarding the subject matter hereof existing between the parties. No party shall
be entitled to benefits other than those specified herein and in the Management
Agreement and the Stock Warrant Agreement. As between or among the parties, no
oral statements or prior written material not specifically incorporated herein
shall be of any force and effect. The parties specifically acknowledge that in
entering into and executing this Agreement, the parties rely solely upon the
representation and agreements contained in this Agreement and in the Management
Agreement and the Stock Warrant Agreement and no others. All prior
representations or agreements, whether written or verbal, not expressly
incorporated or referenced herein are
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superseded and no changes in or additions to this Agreement shall be recognized
unless and until made in accordance with Section 17.4 below.
16.3 Modification of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended
or modified as mutually agreed by the parties in writing signed by both parties.
16.4 Assignment. This Agreement, being intended to secure the
services of and be personal to the Provider, shall not be assigned, sublet,
delegated, or transferred by Provider without the prior written consent of TMHC.
TMHC may assign the Agreement to any entity that is controlled by, under common
control with, or that controls TMHC, or that is formed as the result of an
internal restructuring of TMHC and/or its affiliates without Provider's consent;
provided, however, such assignment shall not release PMR of its obligations
under the Stock Warrant Agreement or Registration rights Agreement. This
Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall bind the successors and
permitted assignees of TMHC and Provider.
16.5 Notice. Any notice required to be given pursuant to the terms
and provisions hereof shall be sent by hand delivery, by certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by telefacsimile, to TMHC or to the
Provider at the respective addresses or phone numbers indicated below. Notice
shall be deemed to be effective when mailed or hand delivered, but notice of
change of address shall be effective upon receipt.
If to TMHC:
Tennessee Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Phone number:
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With a copy to:
PMR Corporation
Cabrillo Plaza
0000 Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000X
Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxx, President
Phone number: (000) 000-0000
If to Provider:
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Executive Director
Phone number: (000) 000-0000
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With a copy to:
Boult Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xx. X. Xxxxx Xxxx, III
Phone number: (000) 000-0000
16.6 Attorneys Fees. In the event of any litigation or arbitration
concerning any controversy, claim, or dispute between the parties hereto, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party reasonable
expenses, attorneys' fees, and costs incurred therein or in the enforcement or
collection of any judgment or award rendered therein. The "prevailing party"
means the party determined by the court or arbitrator to have most nearly
prevailed, even if such party did not prevail in all matters, not necessarily
the one in whose favor a judgment is rendered. Further, in the event of any
default by a party under this Agreement, such defaulting party shall pay all
the expenses and attorneys' fees incurred by the other party in connection with
such default, whether or not any litigation or arbitration is commenced.
16.7 Severance of Invalid Provisions. In the event that any one or more
of the provisions of this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the parties agree that such court may interpret this Agreement
without reference to such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision;
provided, however, that wherever possible such court shall modify or restrict
the meaning of such provision so that, as modified, it shall be enforceable.
16.8 Waiver. The waiver by either party of any breach of any provision
of this Agreement or warranty representation herein set forth shall not be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other
provision. The failure to exercise any right hereunder shall not operate as a
waiver of such right. All rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative.
16.9 Captions. The captions contained herein are for reference purposes
only and shall not affect the meaning of this Agreement.
16.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, and venue shall be in
Davidson County.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the foregoing Agreement between TMHC and Provider
is entered into by and between the undersigned parties, to be effective as of
the date first written above.
TMHC: TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH
COOPERATIVE, INC.
By: /s/ XXXXX XXXXXX
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
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Title:
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PROVIDER: MENTAL HEALTH COOPERATIVE, INC.
By: /s/ XXX XXXXXX
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Name: Xxx Xxxxxx
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Title:
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By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Title:
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EXHIBIT 1.3
COVERED SERVICES
The following are the Covered Services to be provided by Provider:
(1) A highly accessible, but managed point of entry into the local
treatment and service system. This includes availability of
twenty-four hour crisis and assessment services provided in the
Covered Person's home, in the streets, in the jails, or in hospital
emergency rooms.
(2) Initial CRG determinations on Covered Persons first entering the
system for mental health services, and completion of the required,
semi-annual CRG re-assessments.
(3) Twenty-four hour, full support case management and continuous
treatment team services where case managers provide a full range of
community support services. These include assisting with living
arrangements; securing entitlements; assisting with health issues,
medication and symptom monitoring, and other basic survival
supports; and assessing and developing rehabilitation readiness. All
of these services are aimed at decreasing the Covered Person's use
of emergency rooms and inpatient services and at helping the Covered
Person to manage his/her mental illness on a daily basis with
increasing independence and decreased reliance on paid care-givers
to the extent possible.
(4) Out-of-home crisis respite services with a crisis companion for
Covered Persons who might otherwise have been admitted to inpatient
care. Through the crisis unit, "bridge" case management services are
also available for Covered Persons first entering the system, until
such time as a regular case management connection is established.
(5) Psychiatric services where psychiatric and nursing staff provide
medication, administration, and monitoring. Psychiatric and nursing
staff coordinate with case management teams so that Covered Persons
receive continuous care from the same team of staff on an ongoing
basis, across all inpatient and outpatient episodes of care.
(6) Representative payee service for Covered Persons who need someone to
be payee of their SSI/SSDI check. Representative payee assists with
budgeting monthly income and insuring that bills, such as rent and
utilities, are paid monthly. This helps insure community stability
for Covered Persons.
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