Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONNEAUT VALLEY HEALTH CENTER INC
Employer identification number
25-1490887
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
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2
3
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5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
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11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
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Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
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Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
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Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
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Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONNEAUT VALLEY HEALTH CENTER INC
Employer identification number
25-1490887
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ACTIVITY #1
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
CONNEAUT VALLEY HEALTH CENTER, INC., OPERATES FOUR RURAL HEALTH CENTERS, AND A PRIMARY CARE OFFICE, INCLUDING: CONNEAUT VALLEY HEALTH CENTER IN CONNEAUTVILLE, MEADVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, CONNEAUT LAKE HEALTH CENTER, AND SAEGERTOWN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER. THE RURAL HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDE FAMILY MEDICINE, INCLUDING INFANT, CHILD, AND ADULT CARE, MONITORING OF CHRONIC ILLNESSES SUCH AS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OR DIABETES, VACCINATIONS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, HOSPITAL CARE, MINOR OFFICE SURGERY, INCLUDING WARTS, CYSTS, AND OTHER SKIN PROBLEMS, TREATMENT OF ILLNESS AND MINOR INJURIES, LABORATORY TESTS AND BLOOD DRAWING, ROUTINE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT, SPORTS, SCHOOLS, AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE, PAP SMEARS AND PELVIC EXAMS, BIRTH CONTROL, NEWBORN CARE, HEARING AND VISION SCREENING, EKG, ROUTINE FOOT CARE, DIETARY COUNSELING, EPSDT-EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT SERVICES, AND OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT. ALTHOUGH EACH CARE PROVIDER HAS THEIR OWN PATIENTS, THEY ARE A TEAM AND ONE OF THEM IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. ROUTINE MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LICENSED PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS. THE CENTERS ARE OPEN FIVE DAYS A WEEK, PARTICIPATE WITH MOST INSURANCES INCLUDING MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND HIGHMARK, AND OFFER A SLIDING FEE SCALE FOR SELF PAY PATIENTS.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ACTIVITY #2
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IS PART OF THE MEADVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, LOCATED AT 747 TERRACE STREET, MEADVILLE, PA. IT IS PART OF THE RURAL HEALTH CLINIC AND IS ONE OF FOUR RURAL HEALTH CENTERS THAT ARE PART OF CONNEAUT VALLEY HEALTH CENTER, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER. THE OTHER CENTERS ARE: CONNEAUT VALLEY HEALTH CENTER IN CONNEAUTVILLE, CONNEAUT LAKE HEALTH CENTER, AND CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS HEALTH CENTER. ALL OF THESE RURAL HEALTH CENTERS FALL UNDER THE CORPORATE UMBRELLA OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER. THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL CARE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE CARE PROVIDED INCLUDES INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN AND ENCOURAGE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - INDIVIDUAL THERAPY - FAMILY THERAPY - GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY - MEDICATION MANAGEMENT - PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS - REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES AS NEEDED ALSO HELP CAN BE OFFERED FOR PATIENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSES: - MOOD DISORDERS - ANXIETY DISORDERS - PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS - PERSONALITY DISORDERS - DEMENTIAS - ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER - OPPOSITIONAL AND DEFIANT DISORDER - CONDUCT DISORDER - MARITAL PROBLEMS - ANGER ISSUES - SEXUAL ABUSE
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ACTIVITY #3
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
CVHC'S FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES' MAIN PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE TO ITS PATIENTS. ALL FAMILY PLANNING PATIENTS WILL RECEIVE EXAMS WHICH INCLUDE PAP SMEARS, INSTRUCTION ON BREAST SELF EXAMINATION, STD SCREENING, AND LABORATORY TESTS, AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON ALL METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION. OUR STAFF IS COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS PLAN CHILDREN WHEN THEY WANT THEM, ARE BEST ABLE TO AFFORD THEM, AND CAN LOVE THEM MOST. THE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEX, RACE, MARITAL STATUS, INCOME, LEGAL RESIDENCE, OR NATIONAL ORIGINS. PATIENTS ARE CHARGED FOR THE SERVICES AT THE TIME OF THEIR VISIT WITH A SLIDING FEE SCALE BEING USED. PATIENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REDUCED FEES OR FREE CARE, DEPENDING UPON AGE, FAMILY INCOME, AND FAMILY SIZE. CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS CAN BE PROVIDED ON-SITE AFTER A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND LAB TESTS ARE DONE TO HELP THE MEDICAL PRACTITIONER DETERMINE THE SAFEST METHOD FOR A PATIENT. OUR STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO EXPLAIN PERMANENT METHODS OF BIRTH CONTROL FOR BOTH MALES AND FEMALES. PREGNANCY TESTING IS ALSO AVAILABLE, WITH RESULTS AVAILABLE THE SAME DAY. INFORMATION, EXAMINATIONS, AND TREATMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE REGARDING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. THE HEALTHY WOMAN PROJECT CAN OFFER PELVIC EXAMS, PAP SMEARS, CLINICAL BREAST EXAMS, AND MAMMOGRAMS AT NO COST FOR WOMEN 40 AND OVER WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM. THERE ARE ALSO FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE IF ADDITIONAL TESTING OR PROCEDURES ARE NEEDED. QUALIFIED STAFF MEMBERS CAN PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS: WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE, CONTRACEPTION, AND SERVICES OF FAMILY PLANNING. FACTUAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS WHO NEED HELP IN TEACHING THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT SEXUALITY IS ALSO AVAILABLE. THIS SERVICE IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND ADAGIO HEALTH.
MANAGEMENT DUTIES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 3
THE ORGANIZATION'S PARENT ORGANIZATION, MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (MMC), AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (CHS), PROVIDE MANAGEMENT DUTIES. THE ORGANIZATION PAYS A MANAGEMENT FEE AS PART OF A CONTRACT WITH MMC, AS SHOWN IN FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11A. THIS MANAGEMENT FEE IS PAID TO CHS AND CHS THEN TRANSFERS TO MMC AS PART OF THEIR TOTAL MANAGEMENT FEE.
MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6, 7A, & 7B
THE ORGANIZATION'S PARENT ORGANIZATIONS, MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (MMC) AND COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (CHS) ARE THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. MMC SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO NOMINATE AND ELECT ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, REMOVE AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, ANY AND/OR ALL SUCH OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ANY CHANGE IN THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. THE PRESIDENT OF MMC SHALL HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT, SUPERVISE, AND, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF MMC BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, REMOVE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION. CHS SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS FROM TIME TO TIME WITH RESPECT TO CVHC: (I) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; (II) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL AFFILIATIONS, MERGERS, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS NOT IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS AND ALL EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF THRESHOLDS DETERMINED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHS; (III) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND/OR BYLAWS; (IV) DIRECT THE CORPORATION TO MAKE CHANGES IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND/OR BYLAWS AND IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH ACTION BY THE CORPORATION, AMEND THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND/OR BYLAWS ON ITS OWN MOTION; (V) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL LONG RANGE PLANS; (VI) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ALL INDEBTEDNESS (I) WHICH INDIVIDUALLY EXCEEDS AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED BY THE CHS OR (II) IF SUCH INDIVIDUAL INDEBTEDNESS IS LESS THAN SAID AMOUNT, SUCH INDEBTEDNESS WHICH, WHEN ADDED TO THE AGGREGATE UNPAID BALANCE OF ALL OF THE CORPORATION'S OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS (EXCLUSIVE OF MORTGAGED REAL ESTATE), CAUSES THE CORPORATION'S AGGREGATE INDEBTEDNESS TO EXCEED AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED BY CHS FROM TIME TO TIME; AND EXERCISE WHATEVER OTHER POWERS OR PERFORM SUCH OTHER TASKS AS ARE RESERVED TO OR REQUIRED OF THE CHS BY VIRTUE OF ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS OR CHS'S OR BY BOARD RESOLUTIONS ENACTED BY CVHC OR CHS FROM TIME TO TIME.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE 990 IS INITIALLY INTERNALLY REVIEWED IN-DEPTH BY THE CFO AND CONTROLLER OF MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER. AFTER THIS REVIEW, IT IS PRESENTED BY THE CFO AND CONTROLLER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CHANGES BEFORE THE FINAL FORM 990 IS FILED.
MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE EVALUATED AND DEEMED TO EITHER MAKE THE INTERESTED PERSON DISQUALIFIED OR INELIGIBLE TO SERVE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EACH AFFECTED PERSON IS ALSO OBLIGATED TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH COULD CREATE CONFLICT. DETERMINATION OF ACTUAL CONFLICT WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR DISQUALIFIED PERSON WHO IS DEEMED BY THE BOARD TO BE DISQUALIFIED BECAUSE OF AN ACTUAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON ANY MATTER (I) SHALL NOT VOTE OR USE HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER, (II) SHALL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING (ALTHOUGH UPON INVITATION OF THE CHAIRMAN, HE OR SHE MAY PARTICIPATE IN BOARD DISCUSSIONS) AND (III) SHALL NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR THE MEETING, EVEN WHEN PERMITTED BY LAW. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT THAT A DISCLOSURE WAS MADE, THE ABSTENTION FROM VOTING, AND THE EFFECT ON THE QUORUM. AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ENTITY THAT IN THE BOARD'S VIEW MAKES IT DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE FOR THAT INDIVIDUAL OR ANY OF THE REMAINING DIRECTORS TO DISCHARGE HIS OR HER RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE DECLARED INELIGIBLE TO SERVE AND SHALL EITHER RESIGN OR MAY BE REMOVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF ALL REMAINING DIRECTORS IN OFFICE.
COMPENSATION DETERMINATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (MMC), WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS DETERMINED TO BE FREE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IS CHARGED WITH DETERMINING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND ESTABLISHING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ACCORDING TO AN APPROVED COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE COMMITTEE WORKS WITH AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTING AND ADVISORY FIRM, YAFFE & COMPANY, THAT PROVIDES MARKET SURVEY DATA CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT LEVELS FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES IN SIMILAR HOSPITALS ACROSS THE REGION AND THE NATION BASED ON SEVERAL FACTORS INCLUDING SIZE, GEOGRAPHY, HOSPITAL TYPE AND COMPLEXITY. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND ENSURES THAT ALL FORMS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARE REASONABLE, APPROPRIATE AND CONSISTENT WITH ITS COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE COMMITTEE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTS ITS DECISIONS IN MEETING MINUTES AND REPORTS ITS DECISIONS TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
UPON REQUEST, PHOTOCOPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP BY THE REQUESTING PERSON.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.