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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH EXPRESS MED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A NEAR-SITE HEALTH CLINIC.
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WHEREAS, this agreement will allow the City to provide a near-site health clinic for employees covered under the Central Ohio Healthcare Consortium (COHCC); and
WHEREAS, the City will pay a fixed amount for these services as a contract service and consequently, reduce the quantity and expense of claims processed through our health insurance; and
WHEREAS, the COHCC will realize meaningful cost-savings by these claims not processing through our insurance; and
WHEREAS, when the COHCC Joint Self-Funding Agreement is due for renewal next year, we will be updating it to include provisions that allow entities who engage in such cost-savings measures to be given a credit for realized savings and pay reduced insurance premiums as a result.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into agreement with Express Med in conjunction with Mount Carmel Health system, 2939 Kenny Road, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43221, for a near-site health clinic for City employees covered under the Central Ohio Healthcare Consortium; said Agreement attached hereto as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That this agreement will be effective January 1, 2018.
Section 3. That funding is available in 2017 appropriations to cover the herein costs.
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage by this Council and 30 days after signature approval by the Mayor.