Common use of Management Certifications Clause in Contracts

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer, Director of Nursing, Human Resources Director, and Regional Administrator. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Rehab employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities Rehab department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive OfficerPresident, Chief Financial OfficerNational Sales Director, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Complex Rehab, Insurance and Reimbursement Manager, Compliance Officer, Director of Nursing, Human Resources DirectorResources, and Regional AdministratorChief Financial Officer. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ Rehab policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, except as otherwise described herein, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Rehab is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities FCVN employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities FCVN department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: The Manager of FCVN, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Operations Officer, Assistant Chief Operations Officer, Compliance Officer, Senior Billing Team Leader, Director of Nursing, Human Resources Director, and Regional Administratorthe Assistant Director of Nursing. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ FCVN policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities FCVN is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Mercy or MHM employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities Mercy department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive Officerthe President, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer, Director and the Chief Physician Officer of Nursing, Human Resources Director, each of Mercy Hospital Springfield and Regional AdministratorMercy Clinic Springfield Communities. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ Mercy policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, except as otherwise described in this certification, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Mercy is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined aboveabove.‌‌ Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Mercy shall develop and implement a written process for Certifying Employees to follow for the purpose of completing the certification required by this section (e.g., reports that must be reviewed, assessments that must be completed, sub-certifications that must be obtained, etc. prior to the Certifying Employee making the required certification).

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Life Spine employees (“Certifying Employees”) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities department Life Spine business unit is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program and FDA requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: the Chief Executive Officer, ; the Chief Operating Officer; the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer, Director ; and the Senior Vice President of Nursing, Human Resources Director, Sales and Regional AdministratorMarketing. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of the department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, FDA requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ Life Spine, Inc.’s policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Life Spine, Inc. is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements requirements, FDA requirements, and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above. Within 120 days after the Effective Date, Life Spine shall develop and implement a written process for Certifying Employees to follow for the purpose of completing the certification required by this section (e.g., reports that must be reviewed, assessments that must be completed, sub-certifications that must be obtained, etc. prior to the Certifying Employee making the required certification).

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Gamma employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities Gamma department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive Information Officer, Director of Accounts Payable, Director of Human Resources, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating OfficerDirector of Laboratory Services, Director of Radiology, Compliance Officer, and Director of Nursing, Human Resources Director, Field Operators and Regional AdministratorCustomer Service. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ Gamma policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Gamma is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Providence employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities Providence department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and requirements, with the obligations requirements of this CIA, and with professionally recognized standards of healthcare and patient safety. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Providence’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer, Director of Nursing, Human Resources DirectorMedical Officers, and Regional AdministratorChief Nursing Officers. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations requirements of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ Providence policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Providence is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, the requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and all professionally recognized standards of care and patient safety. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is he/she/they is/are unable to provide the certification outlined above. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Providence shall develop and implement a written process for Certifying Employees to follow for the purpose of completing the certification required by this section (e.g., reports that must be reviewed, assessments that must be completed, sub-certifications that must be obtained, etc. prior to the Certifying Employee making the required certification).

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Rush Organization employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities unit, division, or department of the Rush Organization is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating OfficerVice President of Operations, Compliance OfficerController, Director of Nursing, Human Resources DirectorRegional Directors, and Regional AdministratorProgrammer. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ Rush Organization policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Rush Organization is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.. The Rush Organization Corporate Integrity Agreement

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Pentec employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities Pentec department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Vice Presdient of Revenue Cycle Management, Executive OfficerVice President of Pharmacy, Senior Vice President of Nursing, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer, Director Senior Vice President of Nursing, Human Resources DirectorResources, and Regional AdministratorVice President of Contracting. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Pentec Health, Inc. Corporate Integrity Agreement Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ Pentec policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Pentec is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities HealthNet employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities HealthNet department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Quality Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Director of NursingChief Medical Officer, Human Resources Associate Medical Director, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Development and Regional AdministratorCommunications Officer. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ HealthNet policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities HealthNet is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities PFH employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities PFH department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer, Director of Nursing, Human Resources DirectorResources, and Regional Administratorall executives with a title of Vice President and above that oversee Covered Functions. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ PFH policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities PFH is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Walgreens employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities Walgreens department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive OfficerSenior Vice President, Pharmacy; Senior Vice President, Pharmacy and Retail Operations; Senior Vice President, Operations; Senior Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerOfficer Retail Pharmacy; and Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer, Director of Nursing, Human Resources Director, and Regional AdministratorOfficer. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ Walgreens policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Walgreens is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Walgreens shall develop and implement a written process for Certifying Employees to follow for the purpose of completing the certification required by this section (e.g., reports that must be reviewed, assessments that must be completed, sub-certifications that must be obtained, etc. prior to the Certifying Employee making the required certification).

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Vanguard employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities Vanguard department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and requirements, with the obligations of this CIA, and with professionally recognized standards of healthcare. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial OfficerAdministrators, Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer, Director Directors of Nursing, Human Resources DirectorStaffing Directors, Medical Directors, and Regional Administrator. other senior leaders of operations that relate to Federal health care programs and beneficiaries For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, professionally recognized standards of healthcare, and the Friendship Entities’ Vanguard policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Vanguard is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and requirements, the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and professionally recognized standards of healthcare. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Friendship Entities Preferred Imaging employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Friendship Entities Preferred Imaging department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive OfficerPresident, Chief Financial OfficerVice President of Business Development, Chief Operating OfficerVice President of Marketing, Compliance Officerall Regional Directors of Operations, Director of Nursing, Human Resources DirectorAnalytics & Business Development, and Regional Administratorthe Director of Imaging. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: Preferred Imaging Centers, LLC Corporate Integrity Agreement “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and the Friendship Entities’ Preferred Imaging policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of the Friendship Entities Preferred Imaging is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.