ITEM TITLE:
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Valdez and Providence Health and Services - Washington, d.b.a. Providence Valdez Medical Center for Physician Recruitment and Retention Program
SUBMITTED BY: Sheri Pierce, MMC, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve MOU with Providence Health and Services - Washington, d.b.a. Providence Valdez Medical Center.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On May 15, 2018 the city council approved Resolution No. 18-20 which established the physician recruitment and retention program (attached). Several work sessions were held following the approval of the resolution in order to provide guidance to the city attorney in developing the terms of agreement with the hospital, medical clinic and the contract between the city and physician. The final forms were prepared and have been reviewed and agreed upon by the hospital and medical clinic. The MOU’s are now before council for approval.
The purpose of the MOU with Providence Medical Center is to ensure that the hospital and city will work cooperatively to ensure the success of the program. The hospital employs physicians that benefit from the program and possesses information necessary for the successful administration of the program.