2006-108-RES-DSHS Document NO. 2007-020428, Regional and Local Medical Services

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equipment that complies with the equipment standards as required by the Department. Procedures oftelemedicine service provision must include the following requirements: a) clinical oversight by the Contractor's medical director or designated physician responsible for medical leadership; b) contraindication considerations for telemedicine use; c) qualified staff members to ensure the safety of the individual being served by telemedicine at the remote site; d) safeguards to ensure confidentiality and privacy in accordance with state and federal laws; e) use by credentialed licensed providers providing clinical care within the scope of their licenses; f) demonstrated competency in the operations of the system by all staff members who are involved in the operation of the system and provision of the services prior to initiating the protocol; g) priority in scheduling the system for clinical care of individuals; h) quality oversight and monitoring of satisfaction of the individuals served; and i) management of information and documentation for telemedicine services that ensures timely access to accurate information between the two sites. Section 2.05 Fees for Services. Contractor may develop a fee-for-service system and schedule of fees for personal health services in accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety Code gI2.032, DSHS Rule g1.91 covering Fees for Personal Health Services, and other applicable laws or grant requirements. The amount of a fee shall not exceed the actual cost of providing the services. No patient may be denied a service due to inability to pay. Section 2.06 Cost Effective Purchasing of Medications. Contractor shall make needed medications available to clients at the lowest possible prices and use the most cost effective medications purchasing arrangement possible. ARTICLE III FUNDING Section 3.01 Debt to State and Corporate Status.. Pursuant to TEX. GOV'T. CODE S 403.055, the Department will not approve and the State Comptroller will not issue payment to Contractor if Contractor is indebted to the State for any reason, including a tax delinquency. Contractor, if a corporation, certifies by execution of this Contract that it is current and will remain current in its payment of franchise taxes to the State of Texas or that it is exempt from payment of franchise taxes under Texas law (Texas Tax Code Sg 171.001 et seq, as amended). Contractor, if a corporation, further certifies that it is and will remain in good standing with the Secretary of State's office. A false statement regarding franchise tax or corporate status is a material breach of this Contract. If franchise tax payments become delinquent during the Contract term, all or part of the payments under this Contract may be withheld until Contractor's delinquent franchise tax is paid in full. Section 3.02 Application of Payment Due. Contractor agrees that any payments due under this Contract will be applied towards any debt, including but not limited to delinquent taxes and child support that is owed to the State of Texas. EF29-12425 General Provisions (Core Subrecipient 2007) Rev. 07/20/2006 Page 6