FROM: Barbara Hannah, Chief Counsel
SUBJECT: Addition to 2020 Medical Advisor Panel - Dr. Jeffrey Wainstein
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the addition of one Medical Advisor - Dr. Jeffrey Wainstein - to the 2020 Medical Advisor Panel.
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BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Government Code section 31732, the Board shall secure such medical, investigatory, and other services and advice as is necessary to carry out the purposes of Article 10 - Disability Retirement of the County Employees' Retirement Law.
To that end, annually, the Board of Retirement approves a Medical Advisor Panel based on the recommendation of an ad hoc committee of the Board to provide medical advice to the Board and staff on disability retirement matters. The Board approved its 2020 Medical Advisor Panel at its January 9, 2020 meeting. At that time, there were a total of of three (3) medical advisors on the panel. However, the panel will have only two (2) medical advisors reviewing all the disability retirement cases. There are currently about 50 cases in process. Because of the number of cases in process and the reduction of advisors on the panel, staff is recommending the addition of one additional doctor to the 2020 Medical Advisor Panel.
In accordance with the process for vetting new Medical Advisors, staff requested a writing sample, which was reviewed by Legal Services, Disability Retirement Unit, and Chief Executive Officer. Staff respectfully recommends adding Dr. Jeffrey Wainstein to the Medical Advisor panel effective immediately. Upon approval by the Board, staff will prepare a contract for Dr. Wainstein/Concentra for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Costs for this item are included in the current year administrative budget.
COMMITTEE REVIEW:
As the Administrative Committee did not meet in July and in the interest of time, this request is being presented directly to the Board for consideration.
STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL/OBJECTIVE:
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