1. T HE C ONTRACT I S Y OUR P RE - NUP Presented by: Dr. Carol Law

2. Looking For Love In So Many Places

3. Bid Lists Meeting at conferences Local Vendors Association Members – SAPAA-DATIA Finding Your TPA

4. Negotiated Lowest Bid RFP – Point allocations Sorting Through the Possibilities

5. Request For Proposal (RFP) What should you ask for in the RFP and include in the final contract

6. Request For Proposal (RFP) How long is the contract and is it renewable – is longer better?

7. Who Will … 1.Vet the Lab 2.Select the MRO 3.Locate Collection Sites 4.Vet the credentials of the site

8. Who Will … 5.Select randoms/alternates 6.Find a SAP 7.Manage Follow-up Program

9. How will the randoms be handled What reports will be provided – Example – MIS – ¼ Activity summary Also Define

10. Third Party Administrator (TPA)

11. What should or can the TPA do? Select randoms/alternates Provide reports Notify you of missed randoms Keep you up to date on rule changes

12. What should or can the TPA do? Act as Intermediary in the Transmission of Tests Lab – MRO-TPA-Company ----- BAT-TPA (NEG ONLY) Can they simulcast?

13. Answer questions with citations Assist with corrective actions What should or can the TPA do?

14. What can the TPA not do? – Lab Results – TPA – Medical Information – SAP Reports – Determine whether to test

15. If the TPA is going to keep your records Make sure it is in the Contract Ask how they will be handled What will happen if they stop being your TPA?

16. If the TPA is Also the MRO Does the MRO supervise his/her staff?

17. Credentials A Must

18. Minimum 1 million/test – Professional Liability – General Liability Insurance

19. Certification for the TPA and the MRO DUN# References – make sure you call them Other Credentials

20. On the Road

21. Phone Email Citations When you have a question

22. Direct Deposit Check Net 30? How is payment to be made?

23. End of the Road

24. Under What Condition? – Poor performance Closing of Business – Notice Firing the Client – Notification in writing – Test results to delinquent customers Termination

25. Questions?