MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

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Exhibit 10.197

THIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is effective as of May 19, 2003, by and between SIERRA MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Manager"), and ANTELOPE VALLEY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC., a California professional corporation ("GROUP").

RECITALS

A. GROUP is a California professional medical corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of California and operated as an independent practice association, which enters into agreements with organizations such as health care service plans (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), exclusive provider organizations (EPOs), and other purchasers of medical services (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Plans") for the arrangement of the provision of health care services to subscribers or enrollees of said Plans (the "Practice"); and

B. Manager has special expertise and experience in the operation, management and marketing aspects of independent practice associations of the type operated or intended to be operated by GROUP. Manager has made a significant investment in the development of a system of operations, management and marketing necessary for management of the functions desired by GROUP to be undertaken by Manager; and

C. GROUP desires to devote all of its time to arranging for the delivery of health care services to Plan subscribers or enrollees, and in connection therewith desires to obtain the professional assistance of Manager in managing the business aspects of the Practice; and

D. Manager desires to provide GROUP with the necessary support to manage the business aspects of the Practice, including but not limited to clerical and billing services, claims pursuit and collection, cash flow management, marketing and general administrative services (collectively, "Management Services"), to enable GROUP to concentrate on the development of the professional aspects of the Practice.

E. GROUP and Manager desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms of Manager's Management Services.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth and in exchange for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. PREMISES. Pursuant to the Master Lease specified below, Manager shall provide GROUP with adequate administrative office space at the addresses described therein (the "Premises") and Group shall retain all of its remaining facilities for the operation of the Practice with leasehold improvements, auxiliary services and utilities in order that GROUP may effectively perform its functions and duties.

In consideration of the sums to be paid to Manager under the terms of this Agreement, Manager hereby leases to GROUP during the term of this Agreement the furniture, fixtures and equipment (the "FF&E") listed on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, under the following terms and conditions:

1.1. Manager is the lessee under certain leases for the Premises (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Master Lease") copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. GROUP hereby acknowledges that the Premises described in the Master Lease are suitable for the administrative office of the Practice. Based and contingent

upon GROUP's promise to timely pay all amounts due under this Agreement, Manager hereby agrees to sublease the leased Premises to GROUP upon the following terms and conditions:

1.1.1. This sublease between Manager and GROUP of the Premises shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Master Lease. In the event of the termination of Manager's interest as lessee under the Master Lease for any reason, then the sublease created hereby shall simultaneously terminate unless GROUP is willing to assume the obligations under the Master Lease and the Lessor consents thereto.

1.1.2. All of the terms and conditions contained in the Master Lease are incorporated herein as terms and conditions of the sublease (with each reference therein to "Lessor" and "Lessee," to be deemed to refer to Manager and GROUP, respectively) and, along with the provisions of this Section and Exhibit "A," shall be the complete terms and conditions of the sublease created hereby.

1.1.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as between Manager and GROUP, Manager shall remain responsible for meeting the financial obligations of "Lessee" under the Master Lease, and GROUP shall have no monetary obligation in that regard. In addition, as between Manager and GROUP, Manager shall retain all rights to exercise any options to purchase the Premises, or other similar rights of ownership or possession, which may be granted under the Master Lease, and GROUP shall have no rights in that regard.

1.1.4. In the event this Agreement is terminated according to its terms, this sublease shall also terminate automatically.

1.1.5. If the Master Lease contains an option to renew the term thereof, Manager shall notify GROUP, at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the time for exercising such option, of Manager's intention to renew or not to renew such term. If Manager determines not to renew such term, Manager shall, at GROUP's option and upon the consent of the Landlord in accordance with the terms of the Master Lease, assign the Master Lease to GROUP, including Manager's right to renew the term thereof.

2. PROVISION OF FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT ("FF&E"). Manager hereby provides to GROUP, and GROUP hereby leases from Manager, all the FF&E, which FF&E GROUP agrees are suitable and sufficient for GROUP's use in the operation of GROUP's medical practice at the Premises and are generally in good repair. The use by GROUP of said FF&E shall be subject to the following conditions:

2.1. Title to all of the FF&E shall remain in Manager at all times, and upon the termination of this Management Services Agreement, GROUP shall immediately surrender the FF&E to Manager in as good condition as of the date hereof, normal wear and tear excepted. Alternatively, GROUP, in its sole discretion, shall have the option to purchase any or all of the FF&E upon termination hereof. GROUP shall exercise such option, if at all, by giving Manager written notice of same (the "Notice") within twenty (20) days of the effective date of termination hereof. Upon exercise of such option, Manager shall convey to GROUP within thirty (30) days of the effective date of termination hereof, all of the FF&E identified in the Notice, together with (i) any manufacturer's warranties that Manager has received in connection with such FF&E and (ii) a xxxx of sale or such other instrument of conveyance as is reasonably necessary to accomplish said purchase; and GROUP shall simultaneously convey to Manager the purchase price for said FF&E. The purchase price shall be paid all in cash, and shall equal the fair market value of the FF&E.

2.2. Manager shall be responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the FF&E other than damage caused by negligence or willful misuse by GROUP; provided, however, GROUP shall employ reasonable efforts to prevent damage to and excessive wear of the FF&E, and shall promptly notify Manager of any needed repairs thereto.

2.3. Manager shall be responsible for all property taxes and other assessments relating to or arising out of ownership or use of the FF&E that accrue on and after the date hereof.

2.4. Manager shall provide and maintain, at its expense, such additional or replacement FF&E as the Practice reasonably requires from time to time, as determined by Manager in its sole discretion, in consultation with GROUP. Such additional or replacement FF&E shall be subject to all of the terms of Section above.

2.5. GROUP may provide additional equipment at the Practice ("GROUP Equipment") at its sole cost and expense. GROUP shall be responsible for all repairs, maintenance and replacement of, as well as all property taxes and other assessments relating to or arising out of ownership or use of, such additional equipment, unless GROUP requests that Manager provide such repairs, maintenance and replacement upon such terms and conditions as the parties may agree including, without limitation, an increase in the Management Fee (as defined in Section 9 below). Title to said GROUP Equipment shall remain in GROUP's name at all times.

2.6. All revenues of the GROUP derived directly or indirectly from any and all FF&E or GROUP Equipment located at or used in connection with the Practice, shall be included in "Gross Revenues" as defined in Exhibit "D."

3. MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES.

3.1. During the term of this Agreement, GROUP appoints and engages Manager to serve as its exclusive manager and administrator of all non-physician functions and services relating to the operation of the Practice, and Manager agrees to furnish to GROUP those Management Services set forth below. Notwithstanding such appointment and engagement, GROUP will have exclusive authority and control over the professional aspects of the Practice to the extent the same constitute or directly affect the practice of medicine, including all diagnosis, treatment and ethical determinations with respect to patients which are required by applicable law to be decided by a physician.

3.1.1. General Administrative Services. Manager shall provide general business management, administration and supervision for the business operations of GROUP, which shall include secretarial and other office personnel support services, staff support for GROUP'S board of directors and committee meetings, administrative record keeping, and other similar administrative services required in the day-to-day operation of GROUP.

3.1.2. Accounting and Financial Management Services. Manager shall provide the following accounting and financial management services:

3.1.2.1. Manager will prepare, in consultation with GROUP, annual budgets for the Practice, reflecting in reasonable detail anticipated revenues and expenses.

3.1.2.2. Manager shall, pursuant to GROUP's instructions, establish bank accounts in the name of GROUP ("Accounts") for the deposit of all sums received by GROUP for services provided to Members. GROUP agrees that Manager shall have the authority to deposit checks and funds received by GROUP in Accounts. Manager shall further have the authority to make transfers of funds to Accounts and further, Manager shall have the authority to sign checks and stop payment on any checks drawn on Accounts.

3.1.2.3. Manager agrees to reconcile checks written with bank statements on a monthly basis;

3.1.2.4. Manager agrees to make recommendations regarding check signature approvals and banking procedures of GROUP;

3.1.2.5. Manager agrees to prepare balance sheets and income statements on a monthly basis during the term of this Agreement. Such financial statements shall not be

audited statements. Manager agrees to cooperate with any annual audit GROUP obtains at its sole cost and expense by an independent public accountant selected by GROUP;

3.1.2.6. Manager shall receive and deposit on a timely basis capitation and other payments received by GROUP;

3.1.2.7. Manager shall calculate primary care capitation and specialty, ancillary and other payable claims based on the records provided by the Participating Plans and shall prepare checks to pay such amounts due and shall mail said payments to the respective providers;

3.1.2.8. Manager shall monitor Plan subscribers or enrollees exceeding stop loss deductibles and communicate with Plans orally or in writing to seek reimbursement on behalf of GROUP;

3.1.2.9. Manager shall xxxx other payors for coordination of benefits and other third party liability payments according to the terms of the Plan/GROUP Agreements;

3.1.2.10. Manager shall administer capitation and other distributions from Plans including auditing and monitoring of risk pools, negotiation settlement of GROUP's share of such pools and establishment and maintenance of incurred but not reported ("IBNR") reserves for GROUP;

3.1.2.11. Manager shall monitor any other revenue receipt programs Plans may have, including but not limited to pre-existing pregnancy recovery, and seek reimbursement from said Plans; and

3.1.2.12. Manager shall assist GROUP in establishing and administering a physician incentive system and a system to establish and adjust reserves for medical expenses.

3.1.3. Office Service; Billing. Manager shall provide bookkeeping and accounting services, including, without limitation, maintenance, custody and supervision of GROUP's business records, papers and documents, ledgers, journals and reports, and the preparation, distribution and recording of all bills and statements for professional services rendered by GROUP, as well as all reports and forms required by applicable third party payors. GROUP shall at all times have the ultimate responsibility for setting all fees for professional services provided on a fee for service basis to patients of the Practice, as well as negotiating with each managed care contract Payor. All xxxxxxxx for services rendered to patients by the Practice shall be made under GROUP's name and provider number(s), and Manager shall act as GROUP's agent in the preparation, rendering and collection of such xxxxxxxx. GROUP hereby appoints Manager for the term hereof as its true and lawful agent for the following purposes:

3.1.3.1. to xxxx patients in GROUP's name and on its behalf;

3.1.3.2. to collect accounts receivable generated by such xxxxxxxx in GROUP's name and on GROUP's behalf;

3.1.3.3. to receive on behalf of GROUP payments from the patients, Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and all other third-party payors;

3.1.3.4. to take possession of and deposit in the name and on behalf of GROUP to one or more Accounts designated by GROUP any notes, checks, money orders, insurance payments, and any other instruments received as payment of accounts receivable; and

3.1.3.5. to collect in GROUP's name and on its behalf all collections of Gross Revenues (as defined in Exhibit "D" hereto).

3.1.4. Claim Settlement; Exculpation. GROUP acknowledges and agrees that Manager shall have discretion to compromise, settle, write off or determine not to appeal a denial of

any claim for payment for any particular professional service rendered at the Practice. Further, GROUP agrees to hold harmless Manager and its officers, directors, agents, contractors, representatives and employees, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, causes of action, and expenses associated therewith (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees) caused or asserted to have been caused, directly or indirectly, by or as a result of any acts, errors or omissions hereunder of Manager or any of its officers, directors, agents, contractors, representatives and employees, in performing Manager's billing or collection duties hereunder.

3.1.5. Financial Reports. Furnishing to GROUP monthly and annual financial reports reflecting the GROUP's financial status, provided that Manager shall have no obligations with respect to any shareholder's of GROUP personal finances or any tax returns of the GROUP or any shareholder of GROUP.

3.1.6. Provider Contract Administration. During the term of this Agreement, Manager shall provide the following provider contract administration services to GROUP:

3.1.6.1. Identify and solicit participation of health care providers identified by the GROUP as necessary for GROUP operations;

3.1.6.2. Review and make recommendations regarding the business terms of agreements between GROUP and Participating Providers;

3.1.6.3. Make recommendations regarding compensation to Participating Providers;

3.1.6.4. Make recommendations regarding the definition of primary, specialty and ancillary services;

3.1.6.5. Instruct all Participating Providers and their office staff regarding established GROUP policies and procedures at least annually during the term of this Agreement.

3.1.6.6. Coordinate the preparation, negotiation and renewal of GROUP Participating Provider Agreements.

3.1.7. Administer Member Eligibility Process. Manager shall provide the following services regarding administration of the member eligibility process:

3.1.7.1 Maintain and update a current eligibility list to Plan subscribers and enrollees under all Plan agreements.

3.1.7.2 Verify eligibility on claims and referrals based on the most current information provided by Plans;

3.1.7.3 Administer system for retroactive eligibility determination and assist GROUP in identifying outstanding accounts receivable from ineligible patients.

3.1.8. Utilization Management/Quality Assurance. Manager agrees to provide the following services regarding utilization management and quality assurance.

3.1.8.1. Manager shall implement systems, programs and procedures necessary for GROUP and Participating Providers to perform utilization and quality management.

3.1.8.2 Manager shall recommend procedures for prior authorization of elective, urgent and emergent out-patient ambulatory surgery and hospital procedures;

3.1.8.3 Manager shall assist GROUP with prospective, concurrent and retrospective review of medical procedures in accordance with GROUP policies and Plan requirements;

3.1.8.4 Manager shall provide data regarding the use of outpatient and inpatient services by provider to GROUP;

3.1.8.5 Manager shall provide data regarding the use of noncontracting providers;

3.1.8.6 Manager shall provide secretarial support, logs, and minutes to the Medical Director and the Quality and Utilization Management Committee of GROUP;

3.1.8.7 Manager shall assist Medical Director and the Quality and Utilization Management Committee in responding to Plan Member grievances based on the instructions of the Medical Director;

3.1.8.8 Manager shall provide staff assistance to GROUP in the credentialing process GROUP is required to conduct to assure that providers have current licenses and medical staff privileges.

3.1.9. Supplies. Manager shall order and purchase all supplies required by GROUP in connection with the operation of the administrative office of the Practice, including furnishing to GROUP all necessary forms, supplies, postage and duplication services, provided that all supplies acquired and services provided shall be reasonably necessary in connection with the day-to-day operations of the Practice.

3.1.10. Filing of Reports. Manager shall prepare and file all forms, reports, and returns required by law in connection with unemployment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, disability benefits, social security, and other similar laws (excluding income or franchise tax forms of GROUP or any of GROUP's shareholders, employees or contractors or providing any other tax-related services on their behalf) now in effect or hereafter imposed.

3.1.11. Marketing and Public Relations Services. Manager will assist GROUP in GROUP's marketing, public relations and advertising of the health care services provided by GROUP. Manager, shall provide and be principally responsible for marketing and advertising services for GROUP and prepare signs, brochures, letterhead, advertisements, and other marketing materials for GROUP. Manager may, at its discretion, contract with third parties to assist it in the provision of GROUP marketing and public relations services, should Manager deem such action advisable. Manager shall produce and distribute such written descriptive materials concerning GROUP's professional services, subject to the prior approval of GROUP, as may be necessary or appropriate to the conduct of the Practice. In providing such marketing services, Manager is acting solely in its capacity as administrator for the GROUP. At no time shall Manager hold itself out as providing, or actually provide, medical services on behalf of GROUP. All such marketing services shall be conducted in accordance with the laws, rules, regulations and guidelines of all applicable governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, including but not limited to the Medical Board of California. Manager shall be the owner and holder of all right, title and interest in and to any such marketing and advertising materials.

3.1.12. Professional and Other Services. Manager shall be responsible for arranging and paying for payroll, legal and accounting services related to GROUP operations in the ordinary course of business, including the cost of enforcing any managed care plan, physician or subcontractor contracts, but excluding the cost of malpractice suits.

3.2. Managed Care Contracting.

3.2.1. Manager shall act as GROUP's exclusive agent in seeking and negotiating managed care contracts ("Contracts"). Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate, in its sole discretion, all terms of the Contracts. GROUP hereby appoints Manager for the term hereof as its true and lawful agent to perform all actions contemplated by this Section including, without limitation, the evaluation, negotiation, administration, renewal and execution of Contracts on GROUP's behalf and binding GROUP to performance thereunder, provided that the Plan with whom each Contract is entered agrees to pay an amount for GROUP's professional

services thereunder equal to or greater than the minimum rate that GROUP shall specify to Manager. GROUP shall complete and execute the Power of Agency attached hereto as Exhibit "C."

3.2.2. Manager shall also be responsible for general monitoring of GROUP compliance with the requirements, terms and conditions of Plan Contracts.

3.2.3. Manager shall notify and provide copies to GROUP of each Contract (together with all related materials received from the applicable Payor) that Manager executes as GROUP's agent. GROUP shall comply with all terms of each Contract including, without limitation, the terms of all documents or instruments incorporated therein by reference and all documents or instruments related thereto that Manager executes or agrees to on GROUP's behalf, as well as all applicable law. GROUP further agrees that an essential term of this Agreement is GROUP's undertaking to provide cost-effective medical care consistent with accepted medical practices prevailing in the GROUP's service area.

3.2.4. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Manager from entering into similar agreements with Plans on behalf of other independent practice associations, medical groups, physicians, health care professionals or entities comprised of physician or health care professionals.

3.2.5. GROUP acknowledges and agrees that (i) Manager shall in no way be responsible for payment of any sums payable to GROUP under any such Contract (whether by any Payor or otherwise), and (ii) Manager in no way guarantees or insures the payment to GROUP of any such amounts.

3.3. Personnel. Manager shall employ or contract with and provide all necessary personnel, including quality assurance, utilization review, claims processing, secretarial and clerical personnel as are reasonably necessary for the conduct of the Practice (collectively, "Manager Personnel"). Manager shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine the types and numbers of personnel and the number of hours and schedules of said personnel it determines are necessary or appropriate to provide the administrative and management services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement. Manager shall provide such personnel at its sole cost and expense and such personnel may, at the sole and absolute discretion of Manager, be employees or independent contractors of Manager. Manager shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, have the right, but shall not be required, to engage as Manager Personnel any or all of those individuals who were employees of GROUP immediately prior to the date hereof ("GROUP's Former Employees"). Manager shall have sole control over promotion and employee disciplinary and termination matters with respect to Manager Personnel (including, without limitation, GROUP's Former Employees), and shall not be responsible for any accrued vacation, paid time off or other benefits to such individuals that have accrued prior to the date that Manager engages them as its employees.

3.4. Notwithstanding the delegation of management and administrative functions to Manager pursuant to this Agreement, GROUP and its board or directors or other governing body shall retain and exercise ultimate control and authority over the direction, policies, management and operation of GROUP at all times. Therefore, management and administrative functions delegated to Manager pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in a manner consistent with the general policies and directives of GROUP. All professional medical and health care services provided to subscribers or enrollees shall be the ultimate responsibility of the GROUP's Participating Providers. GROUP shall use its best efforts to cause Participating Providers to cooperate with Manager in the implementation of the protocols, programs, policies, and procedures developed for GROUP by Manager.

3.5. Manager is hereby expressly authorized by GROUP to perform all services required of Manager pursuant to the terms of this Agreement in the manner Manager deems reasonable and

appropriate to meet the day-to-day requirements of GROUP. To the extent required or desirable to enable Manager to perform such services, GROUP hereby appoints Manager for the term hereof as its true and lawful agent. GROUP acknowledges and agrees that Manager may subcontract with other persons or entities, including entities related to Manager by ownership or control, to perform any part or all of the services required of Manager hereunder.

3.6. Upon the request of GROUP, Manager shall provide or arrange for the provision of additional services, beyond those described herein. Any additional services provided by Manager are subject to Manager's capacity and availability to provide the services so requested. Should Manager provide such additional services, GROUP agrees to pay Manager for such services at its then current rates as a supplemental payment to the Management Fee described herein.

3.7. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, Manager shall not be liable to GROUP and shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder for the failure to perform or provide any of the services, personnel or other obligations to be performed or provided by Manager pursuant to this Agreement if such failure is a result of collective bargaining, a labor dispute, act(s) of God, or any other event which is beyond the reasonable control of Manager or which was not reasonably foreseeable by Manager.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF GROUP.

4.1. GROUP covenants and agrees that, at all times during the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof, it shall conduct all corporate activities required by its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, including but not limited to election of a Board of Directors, election of Officers, appointment of committee members including but not limited to the Quality and Utilization Management Committee. In addition, GROUP agrees to appoint a Medical Director. GROUP shall be solely responsible for payment of any and all compensation, payroll taxes, fringe benefits, disability insurance, workers' compensation insurance and any other benefits of all such individuals.

4.2. GROUP shall not enter into any agreements with Participating Providers unless such Participating Providers have: (i) current unrestricted licenses to practice their respective professions in the State of California and (ii) current unrestricted Federal Drug Enforcement Agency ("DEA") numbers. In addition, where GROUP contracts with individual physicians, such physicians shall have medical staff membership at the hospitals required by Participating Plans and where GROUP contracts with licensed clinics and medical groups, at least one primary care physician practicing at each clinic or medical group shall have medical staff membership at the hospitals required by Participating Plans. GROUP further agrees to establish procedures to ensure that Participating Providers meet these requirements on an ongoing basis. Manager shall reasonably cooperate with and assist GROUP to meet its obligations under this Section; provided however, that GROUP acknowledges and agrees that it shall retain ultimate responsibility for meeting such obligations.

4.3. GROUP acknowledges and agrees that it is solely responsible for making all required reports to the Medical Board of California under Section 805 of the California Business and Professions Code and the National Practitioner Data Bank.

4.4. GROUP shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement comprehensive general and professional liability insurance covering all activities of GROUP directly or indirectly relating to GROUP, each policy in a minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $3,000,000.00 in the aggregate. The aforedescribed comprehensive general and professional liability insurance shall be issued by a company or companies authorized to do business in California with a financial rating of at least A or AA or better in "Best's Key Rating Guide" or its equivalent. In the event GROUP procures a "claims made" policy as distinguished from an "occurrence" policy, GROUP shall procure and maintain at its sole cost and expense, prior to termination of such insurance, "tail" coverage to continue and

extend coverage complying with this Agreement after the end of the "claims made" policy. Upon reasonable request from Manager, GROUP shall cause to be issued to Manager proper certificates of insurance, evidencing that the foregoing provisions of this Agreement have been complied with, and said certificates shall provide that prior to any cancellation or change in the underlying insurance during the policy period, the insurance carrier shall first give thirty (30) calendar days written notice to Manager.

4.5. GROUP shall ensure that Participating Providers procure and maintain professional liability insurance with minimum coverage amounts of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $3,000,000.00 in the aggregate. GROUP shall ensure that any Participating Provider who procures insurance required hereunder on a "claims made" rather than an "occurrences" form will obtain either extended reporting insurance coverage ("tail coverage") with liability limits equal to those most recently in effect prior to the day of termination of such Participating Provider's contract with GROUP, or will enter into such other arrangements as shall reasonably assure the maintenance of coverage for such Provider, GROUP, and Manager against the risk of loss in respect of professional services rendered by such provider while this Agreement was in effect and for a period of not less than seven (7) years after the date of termination of this Agreement.

4.6. GROUP acknowledges and agrees that it shall reasonably assist and cooperate with Manager to meet all of Manager's obligations under this Agreement, including approval of agreements and provision of information. GROUP acknowledges and agrees that Manager shall have no liability for GROUP's failure to pay any and all of GROUP's debts and expenses.

5. TERM; TERMINATION.

5.1. Term. The term of this Agreement (the "Term") shall commence on the date hereof and shall expire on the thirtieth (30th) annual anniversary hereof unless earlier terminated as provided below. The term of this Agreement shall be automatically extended for additional terms of ten (10) years each, unless either party delivers to the other party, not less then twelve (12) months nor earlier than fifteen (15) months prior to the expiration of the preceding term, written notice of such party's intention not to extend the term of this Agreement.

5.2. Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time during the Term immediately upon written notice (except as otherwise provided below). For purposes of this Section "cause" shall include, without limitation, the following:

5.2.1. If either party fails to materially perform any obligation required hereunder, and such default shall continue for sixty (60) calendar days after written notice from the other party specifying the nature and extent of failure to materially perform such obligation, this Agreement shall terminate automatically and immediately upon the expiration of said sixty (60) calendar day period; provided, however, that if the obligation which the defaulting party fails to perform is other than the failure to make payment of money, and greater than sixty (60) calendar days are required to perform said obligation, then such party shall not be in default of this Agreement and the Agreement shall not terminated as provided hereinabove if such party commences performance within said sixty day period and diligently pursues said obligation to completion.

5.2.2. If either party shall apply for or consent to the appointment of a petition in bankruptcy, make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, file a petition or answer seeking reorganization or arrangement with creditors, or take advantage of any insolvency, or if any order, judgment, or decree shall be entered by any court of competent jurisdiction on the application of a creditor or otherwise adjudicating either party bankrupt or approving a petition seeking reorganization of either party or appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator of either party or all or a substantial part of its assets, and such order, judgment or decree shall continue stayed and in effect for sixty (60) calendar days after its entry,

termination shall be effective automatically and immediately upon the occurrence of the foregoing.

5.3. Jeopardy. In the event the performance by either party hereto of any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement should be determined by a state or federal court or governmental agency to be in violation of any statute, ordinance, or be otherwise deemed illegal ("Jeopardy Event"), then the parties shall use their best efforts to meet forthwith and attempt to negotiate an amendment to this Agreement to remove or negate the effect of the Jeopardy Event. In the event the parties are unable to negotiate such an amendment within thirty (30) days following written notice by either party of the Jeopardy Event, then either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice.

6. RIGHTS OF MANAGER UPON TERMINATION.

6.1. In the event of the termination of this Agreement for any reason, including without limitation the breach of this Agreement by either party, Manager shall be entitled to recover (out of the Accounts (as defined in Section 3.1.2.2 hereof) or otherwise) from GROUP all fees, and any and all advances and other charges owed to Manager that had accrued but were unpaid as of the date of termination.

6.2. In the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason, Manager shall remain entitled to its Management Fee with respect to all Gross Revenues (as defined in Exhibit "D" hereto) that have accrued on or before the effective date of termination, which shall be payable, without limitation, out of Net Revenues attributable thereto whether received before, on or after the effective date of termination. Further, GROUP shall remain obligated to reimburse Manager for any and all other unpaid Management Fees that have accrued hereunder as of the date of termination.

7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF GROUP. The following representations and warranties of GROUP are made to Manager for the purpose of inducing Manager to enter into this Agreement. GROUP represents and warrants as follows:

7.1. GROUP is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California and has all necessary corporate powers to own its properties and to operate pursuant to its corporate purposes.

7.2. GROUP's Board of Directors has all requisite power to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation and performance of the transaction contemplated in this Agreement, shall constitute a default or an event that would constitute a default under, or violation or breach of, GROUP's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or any license, lease, franchise, mortgage, instrument, or other agreement to which GROUP may be bound.

7.3. GROUP has furnished Manager full and complete copies of all contracts and agreements affecting GROUP including, but not limited to, all contracts to which GROUP is a party.

7.4. GROUP and any and all physicians providing services to Participating Plans have each complied with, and are not in violation of, applicable federal, state or local statutes, laws and regulations including, but not limited to, statutes, laws and regulations regarding the practice of medicine and surgery in California, participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs or the operation of GROUP and all applicable standards of practice relating to the provision of professional services hereunder.

7.5. GROUP and any and all Participating Providers providing services for the GROUP have each obtained and currently maintain all necessary licenses, permits, contracts, and approvals required by federal, state or local statutes and regulations for the proper conduct of the business of the GROUP as it is now being conducted and have been approved by the Board of Directors or its properly designated committee, as documented by written committee minutes.

7.6. There is no action, suit, proceeding, investigation or litigation outstanding, pending or, to the best of GROUP's knowledge, threatened, affecting GROUP other than routine patient collection matters and professional liability cases adequately covered by insurance.

7.7. GROUP represents and warrants that each GROUP Participating Provider is as of the date hereof, and shall at all times during the term hereof be and remain:

7.7.1. duly licensed to practice medicine within the State of California and in possession of a federal DEA number, all without limitation, restriction or condition whatsoever;

7.7.2. entitled to receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement without limitation, restriction or condition whatsoever;

7.7.3. in compliance with the insurance requirements set forth in Section 4.5 hereof.

7.8. GROUP represents and warrants that it and each GROUP Participating Provider shall (i) comply with all applicable governmental laws, regulations, ordinances, and directives and (ii) perform his or her work and functions at all times in strict accordance with currently approved methods and practices in his or her field.

7.9. GROUP represents and warrants that, as of the date hereof:

7.9.1. (i) All of GROUP's Former Employees and any current non-professional employees of GROUP related to the Practice ("Practice Employees") (i) if terminated, have been properly terminated as of the consummation of the merger between Professional Care Medical Group, Inc. and Prospect LA Medical Group, Inc., which resulted in GROUP (the "Closing") without creating any cause of action or otherwise giving rise to any liability for wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort or other cause of action at law or in equity, and there are no such actions pending or, to GROUP's knowledge, threatened, and GROUP has satisfied all obligations to such employees for all accrued salaries and benefits, or (ii) are subject to such other disposition as is satisfactory to Manager.

7.9.2. There is no liability to any employee or third party, including any governmental agency, for any employee benefits, compensation, taxes or withholdings of any kind with respect to any of the Practice Employees other than those items arising in the normal course of business immediately prior to the Closing, all of which items shall be set forth in Schedule 7.9.2. There are no accrued vacations or sick leave for any of the Practice Employees for which Manager may become liable by reason of any of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement. GROUP shall be solely responsible to comply with the requirements, if any, of the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.

7.9.3. There are no threats of strikes or work stoppages by any of the Practice Employees. The GROUP is not a party to any contract or agreement with a labor union or any local or

subdivision thereof, and has not been charged with any unresolved unfair labor practices, and there are no labor grievances or any present union organizing activity among any of the Practice Employees.

8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF MANAGER. The following representations and warranties of Manager are made to GROUP for the purpose of inducing GROUP to enter into this Agreement. Manager represents and warrants as follows:

8.1. Manager is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California and has all necessary corporate powers to own its properties and to operate pursuant to its corporate purposes.

8.2. Manager has all requisite power to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation and performance of the transaction contemplated in this Agreement, shall constitute a default, or an event that would constitute a default under, or violation or breach of, Manager's Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws or any license, lease, franchise, mortgage, instrument, or other agreement to which Manager may be bound.

8.3. There is no action, suit, proceeding, investigation or litigation outstanding, pending or, to the best of Manager's knowledge, threatened, affecting Manager.

9. MANAGER COMPENSATION.

9.1. As compensation for its services hereunder, Manager shall be reimbursed its Costs (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto) and a management fee (the "Management Fee") in the amount set forth on Exhibit D attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

9.2. After deduction of amounts which are reimbursed to Manager and which are retained by Manager as Management Fee compensation, all remaining Gross Revenues shall be remitted to GROUP. From such sums, Manager shall pay, on GROUP's behalf, the Cost of Medical Services (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), such other payments or disbursement which Manager may be authorized or required to make pursuant to this Agreement and such payments or disbursements which GROUP shall direct Manager to make. Should the funds in GROUP's accounts not be sufficient at any time during the term of this Agreement to make such disbursements and to meet the GROUP's financial obligations, Manager shall have the right (but not the obligation) to loan to GROUP funds in an amount sufficient to allow GROUP to meet its financial obligations. Such loan shall bear interest at a rate that is at or above fair market value and shall have such other terms as the parties may agree from time to time. Manager shall not lend any funds to GROUP for such purposes without the prior approval of GROUP's Board of Directors or the officer(s) of GROUP delegated such power of approval by GROUP's Board of Directors.

10. RECORDS.

10.1. All medical records and documents, including reports, x-rays, and other similar types of reports for patients of GROUP providers shall be the property of GROUP's providers. GROUP agrees to require GROUP providers to allow Manager and its duly authorized representatives to inspect, audit and duplicate any data or records necessary for Manager to perform its duties pursuant to this Agreement. GROUP and Manager shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the confidentiality of said medical records.

10.2. All business records, information, software and systems of the Manager relating to the provision of its services under this Agreement shall remain the property of the Manager and may be removed by the Manager upon any termination of this Agreement.

11. INDEMNIFICATION. Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other, its officers, directors, agents, contractors, representatives and employees, and each of its affiliates from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, causes of action, and expenses associated therewith (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees) caused or asserted to have been caused, directly or indirectly, by or as a result of any acts, errors or omissions hereunder of the other, its contractors, shareholders, employees or agents during the term hereof. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

12. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.

12.1. At all times during the term hereof and following the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, all trade secrets and proprietary confidential information of Manager, including without limitation, all forms of contracts and other business documents or information of Manager, whether currently or in the future developed or maintained by Manager and including any and all deletions, additions, modifications and amendments thereto (collectively, "Manager's Proprietary Materials"), shall be the exclusive, sole and absolute property of Manager. Both parties acknowledge and agree that Manager has developed Manager's Proprietary Materials at significant expense, and that said Proprietary Materials are not available for review or use by members of the public. All of Manager's Proprietary Materials are and shall at all times remain confidential and proprietary and constitute valuable trade secrets of Manager. Except in the ordinary course of performing its obligations under this Agreement and except upon Manager's prior written consent, GROUP shall not disclose to anyone, use, copy, or take any such trade secrets or confidential and proprietary information for GROUP's benefit or gain either during the term of this Agreement or at any time after the termination hereof. Upon any expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement for any reason, GROUP shall not, without the prior written consent of Manager, take or use any of Manager's Proprietary Materials, and shall return to Manager all of Manager's Proprietary Materials in GROUP's possession or control.

12.2. At all times during the term hereof and following the termination of this Agreement, GROUP shall not, directly or indirectly, interfere with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt the relationship, contractual or otherwise, between Manager and any health care provider or supplier (including, without limitation, any physician or osteopath), or any employee, independent contractor, consultant or agent of Manager. GROUP further agrees not to hire, engage or contract with, either as an independent contractor, employee or in any other capacity, any personnel of Manager, other than personnel of Manager who are GROUP's Former Employees, during the first twelve (12) months following the effective expiration or termination date hereof without Manager's prior written consent.

12.3. The provisions of this Section 12 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

13. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the relationship created between Manager and GROUP is strictly that of independent contractors. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture relationship between the parties. Each party hereto shall be responsible for all compensation, salaries, taxes, withholdings, contributions, benefits, and workers' compensation insurance with respect to all personnel employed or contracted by said party and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party and its officers, directors, agents, contractors, representatives and employees (and, in the case of GROUP's indemnification of Manager, Manager's affiliates and subcontractors) from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, causes of action, and expenses associated therewith (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees) caused or asserted to have been caused, directly or indirectly, by or as a result of same. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

14. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.

15. MISCELLANEOUS.

15.1. No Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties intend that the benefits of this Agreement shall inure only to Manager and GROUP and not to any third person, except as expressly so stated herein. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, or any conduct or course of conduct by any party hereto, before or after signing this Agreement, this Agreement shall not be construed as creating any right, claim or cause of action against either Manager or GROUP by any other person or entity.

15.2. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with all exhibits and schedules hereto, and all documents referred to herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, supersedes all other and prior agreements on the same subject, whether written or oral and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by the other party(ies), or by anyone acting on behalf of any party, that are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.

15.3. Successors and Assigns. All of Manager's rights and duties under this Agreement may be assigned or delegated by Manager, including but not limited to, an assignment to Comerica Bank, a Michigan banking corporation successor to Imperial Bank, a California banking corporation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, neither this Agreement nor the rights and duties of this Agreement may be assigned or delegated by GROUP. This Agreement binds the successors, heirs, and authorized assignees of the parties.

15.4. Counterparts. This Agreement, and any amendments thereto, may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original document, but which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

15.5. Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not effect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

15.6. Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given hereunder by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered upon personal delivery or delivery by electronic facsimile; twenty-four (24) hours following deposit with a courier for overnight delivery; or seventy-two (72) hours following deposit in the U.S. Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return-receipt requested, addressed to the parties at the following addresses or to such other addresses as the parties may specify in writing:

If to GROUP:		Antelope Valley Medical Associates, Inc. 0000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 Xxxxx Xxx, XX 00000-0000 Attn: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, M.D.
If to Manager:		Sierra Medical Management, Inc. 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000 Attn: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, M.D.

15.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

15.8. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by agreement of the parties, provided that any amendment shall be in writing and executed by both parties.

15.9. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force and effect, unless such invalidity or unenforceability would defeat an essential business purpose of this Agreement.

15.10. Exhibits and Schedules. All exhibits and schedules attached to this Agreement are incorporated herein by this reference and all references herein to "Agreement" shall mean this Agreement together with all such exhibits and schedules.

15.11. Time of Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence of this Agreement and each and every provision hereof of which time of performance is a factor.

15.12. Dispute Resolution.

15.12.1. In the event the parties hereto are unable to resolve any and all disputes in connection with this Agreement, either party may commence arbitration by sending a written demand for arbitration to the other party, setting forth the nature of the matter to be resolved by arbitration. Except as may be expressly provided to the contrary herein, the arbitration procedure described in this Section shall be the sole means of resolving any disputes hereunder.

15.12.2. There shall be one arbitrator. If the parties shall fail to select a mutually acceptable arbitrator within ten (10) days after the demand for arbitration is mailed, then the parties stipulate to arbitration before a retired judge sitting on the Los Angeles Judicial Arbitration Mediation Services (JAMS) panel.

15.12.3. The parties shall share all costs of arbitration. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement by the other party of such party's attorneys' fees and costs and any arbitration fees and expenses incurred in connection with the arbitration hereunder.

15.12.4. The substantive law of the State of California shall be applied by the arbitrator. The parties shall have the rights of discovery as provided for in Part 4 of the California Code of Civil Procedure and as provided for in Section 1283.05 of said Code. The California Code of Evidence shall apply to testimony and documents submitted to the arbitrator.

15.12.5. Arbitration shall take place in Los Angeles, California unless the parties otherwise agree. As soon as reasonably practicable, a hearing with respect to the dispute or matter to be resolved shall be conducted by the arbitrator. As soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, the arbitrator shall arrive at a final decision, which shall be reduced to writing, signed by the arbitrator and mailed to each of the parties and their legal counsel.

15.12.6. All decisions of the arbitrator shall be final, binding and conclusive on the parties and shall constitute the only method of resolving disputes or matters subject to arbitration pursuant to this Agreement. The arbitrator or a court of appropriate jurisdiction may issue a writ of execution to enforce the arbitrator's judgment. Judgment may be entered upon such a decision in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

15.12.7. Notwithstanding the foregoing, because time is of the essence of this Agreement, the parties specifically reserve the right to seek a judicial temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or other similar short term equitable relief, and grant the arbitrator the right to make a final determination of the parties' rights, including whether to make permanent or dissolve such court order.

15.12.8. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any and all arbitration proceedings are conditional upon such proceedings being covered under the parties' respective risk insurance policies.

15.13. Attorneys' Fees. Should either party institute any action or procedure to enforce this Agreement or any provision hereof, or for damages by reason of any alleged breach of this Agreement or of any provision hereof, or for a declaration of rights hereunder (including, without limitation, arbitration), the prevailing party in any such action or proceeding shall be entitled to receive from the other party all costs and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in connection with such action or proceeding.

15.14. Further Assurances. The parties shall take such actions and execute and deliver such further documentation as may reasonably be required in order to give effect to the transactions contemplated by this Management Services Agreement and the intentions of the parties hereto.

15.15. Rights Cumulative. The various rights and remedies herein granted to Manager or GROUP shall be cumulative and in addition to any other rights Manager or GROUP, respectively, may be entitled to under law. The exercise of one or more rights or remedies shall not impair the right of Manager or GROUP to exercise any other right or remedy, at law or equity.

15.16. Federal Social Security Requirements. Pursuant to Section 1395x (V)(1)(I) of Title 42 of the United States Code, with respect to any services furnished under the terms of this Agreement if the value or cost of which is Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more over a twelve (12) month period, until the expiration of four (4) years after the termination of this Agreement, Manager shall make available upon written request to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or upon request by the Comptroller General of the United States General Accounting Office, or any of their duly authorized representatives, a copy of this Agreement and such books, documents and records as are necessary to certify the nature and extent of the costs of the services provided by Manager under this Agreement.

Manager further agrees that in the event Manager carries out any of its duties under this Agreement through a subcontract, with a value or cost of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more over a twelve (12) month period, such subcontract shall contain a clause to the effect that until the expiration of four (4) years after the furnishing of such services pursuant to such subcontract, the subcontractor shall make available, upon written request to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or upon request to the Comptroller General of the United States General Accounting Office, or any of their duly authorized representatives, the subcontract and such books, documents and records of such organization as are necessary to verify the nature and extent of such costs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

"MANAGER" SIERRA MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, INC.		"GROUP" ANTELOPE VALLEY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

/s/ X. XXXXXXX XXXX X. Xxxxxxx Xxxx Executive Vice President		/s/ XXXXX X. XXXXXX, M.D. Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, M.D. Chief Executive Officer

LIST OF EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES

Exhibits
A	—	Master Lease
B	—	Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
C	—	Power of Agency
D	—	Management Fee
Schedule
7.9.2		Practice Employee Liabilities

EXHIBIT "A"

MASTER LEASE

EXHIBIT "B"

FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT

EXHIBIT "C"

POWER OF AGENCY

This Power of Agency is made and entered into in connection with that certain Management Services Agreement dated as of May 19, 2003, between Sierra Medical Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Manager"), and Antelope Valley Medical Associates, Inc., a California professional corporation ("GROUP").

1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning assigned to them in the Agreement.

2. Power of Manager. GROUP hereby appoints the President of Manager or his designee or successor, as GROUP's agent ("Agent") to act for GROUP and in GROUP's name, place and stead for the purposes of: (a) communicating the terms and conditions under which GROUP would accept a Contract with each Plan, as set forth in the Agreement and Exhibit "C" thereto; (b) executing on behalf of GROUP each Contract that contains said terms and conditions or that contains any other terms and conditions that are not rejected by GROUP; and (c) administering executed Contracts, as set forth below.

3. Administration. Agent shall maintain in his/her files a copy of each executed Contract and shall provide to GROUP a list of Plans contracting with GROUP. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, GROUP shall look solely to Plans and/or enrollees or beneficiaries of Plans, as applicable, for payment for medical services and supplies and neither Manager nor any officer, employee, agent or affiliate of Manager shall be liable for such payment.

4. Term. The term of this Power of Agency shall be coextensive with the term of the Agreement.

5. Full Authority. Agent is hereby granted full authority to act in any manner proper, necessary or convenient to the exercise of the foregoing powers, including substitution and revocation. GROUP hereby ratifies every act that Agent may lawfully perform in exercising those powers.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Power of Agency is executed effective as of the day and year first above written.

"MANAGER" SIERRA MEDICAL MANAGMENT, INC.		"GROUP" ANTELOPE VALLEY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

/s/ XXXXX X. XXXXXX, M.D. Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, M.D. Chief Executive Officer		/s/ XXXXX X. XXXXXX, M.D. Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, M.D. Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT "D"

MANAGEMENT FEE

A. Definitions

Cost of Medical Services means with respect to the GROUP, the aggregate compensation of GROUP's employed physicians and physician extenders (e.g. physician assistants and nurse practitioners), charges incurred by the GROUP for independent contractor physicians, the cost of services ordered by GROUP through its physicians for managed care patients, the cost of GROUP's employee benefits including, but not limited to, vacation pay, employer and employee contributions to any 401(k) plan or other retirement plan for the benefit of GROUP employees, sick pay, health care expenses, GROUP's share of employment and payroll taxes, GROUP's employees' professional dues and all other expenses and payments required to be made by GROUP to or for physicians pursuant to physician employment, and independent contractor agreements (including expense reimbursements, discretionary bonuses, incentives based on profitability or productivity, and payments paid and accrued or deferred).

Manager's Costs means all operating and non-operating third party vendor and consultant expenses and costs, as well as expenses and costs directly related to Manager's employees working at GROUP's facility, incurred by Manager on behalf of GROUP in conjunction with the operation of the Practice. These expenses and costs include, but are not limited to, direct labor costs (for all employees of Manager or its affiliates working at GROUP's facility, and for any independent contractors or consultants to Manager or other third parties whose services are specifically retained primarily for the benefit of GROUP), indirect labor costs for services primarily for the benefit of GROUP, supplies, all amounts paid by Manager or GROUP to satisfy any obligations of GROUP to non-professional employees and third parties (other than for the Cost of Medical Services), obligations under any lease or purchase agreement or arrangement for which Manager has direct or indirect financial liability, and direct and indirect corporate overhead of GROUP.

Gross Revenues means all sums which are (i) attributed to GROUP (determined on an accrual basis) as compensation for the provision of medical services by GROUP employed and independent contractor physicians and physician extenders, including but not limited to all capitated income, all rights to receive GROUP's portion of hospital and other shared risk pool payments, all copayments, coordination of benefits, third party recovery, insured services, enrollment protection (or other such revenue as is available to replenish capitated services) and all rights to receive fee-for-service income for medical, diagnostic and therapeutic services provided to GROUP patients; and (ii) derived by GROUP or its employees other than from the provision of medical services, including but not limited to consulting services, insurance and legal recoveries, royalties and licensing payments, franchise payments, rents and lease payments, and proceeds from the sale of assets or the merger or other business combination of GROUP.

Net Pre-Tax Income means Gross Revenues less the sum of Manager's Costs and the Cost of Medical Services after provision of any physician incentive payments but before provision for income taxes.

Net Pre-Tax Loss means any loss resulting after the deduction from Gross Revenues of Manager's Costs and the Cost of Medical Services after provision of any physician incentive payments but before provision for income taxes.

Net Pre-Tax Profit means any profit resulting after the deduction from Gross Revenues of Manager's Costs and the Cost of Medical Services after provision of any physician incentive payments but before provision for income taxes.

B. Management Fee

Base Management Fee: for its services hereunder, which shall include the provision of all facilities and furniture, fixtures and equipment at the Premises and all non-physician employees of Manager who perform services at or for the Practice and all management services provided hereunder, Manager shall (i) retain that portion of the Gross Revenues which is equal to Manager's Costs plus (ii) fifteen percent

(15%) of Gross Revenues the ("Management Fee") plus (iii) a fee for marketing and public relations services in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) per month. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, after the payment of Manager's Costs as set forth in item (i) above, GROUP's working capital is insufficient to meet GROUP's liabilities or other obligations to the extent necessary to meet such obligations, the Management Fee provided for in item (ii) above shall be deferred until GROUP is able to meet all such obligations. The Management Fee shall be reviewed on an annual basis by Manager's Board of Directors to ensure that it remains consistent with the fair market value for the services rendered to GROUP by Manager.

Performance Incentive Bonus Payment: if, at the end of GROUP's fiscal year, it is determined that GROUP has a Net Pre-Tax Profit for the year, Manager shall be entitled to a performance incentive bonus payment consistent with the fair market value of the services provided by Manager to Group (as determined on an annual basis by the Board of Directors of Manager), but no more than fifty percent (50%) of Net Pre-Tax Income in excess of eight percent (8%) of Net Pre-Tax Profits.

Performance Incentive Penalty Payment: if, at the end of GROUP's fiscal year, it is determined that GROUP has a Net Pre-Tax Loss for the year, Manager shall be obligated to pay to GROUP (in the form a reduction in future management fees) a penalty payment in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of one hundred percent (100%) of such Net Pre-Tax Loss.

SCHEDULE 7.9.2

PRACTICE EMPLOYEE LIABILITIES

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