Richford Health Center Inc

“Notch makes the irs form 990 available for all board members to review prior to filing via the monthly board meeting. At the request of the members it can also be sent electronically. Board members have an opportunity to respond with questions prior to the final report being filed.”

“All employees and board memembers receive the conflict of interest policy annually. Every recipient must sign off on this policy, indicating that they received and are in compliance with the policy.”

“There is a personnel committee which meets at least annually to approve proposed pay scales. Several different systems are used to make sure wages are reasonable and competitive. They include: 1) vermont department of labor - this source lists jobs by description with pay ranges by region for the entire state. 2) indeed 3) local prevailing wages - upon interview asking wage of candidates for the position. 4) 990 tax returns of other vermont fqhcs - these returns report wages of highly compensated and key employees. These are public record documents and usually are available timely.”

“Same as for ceo or top management officials (except executive director).”

“Notch makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request and through the guidestar website.”

“Notch's largest program services, as measured by total expenses incurred, are comprehensive health services delivered to more than 21,000 patients of all ages. Our federally qualified health center (fqhc) serves the general population of 15 towns in vermont's franklin and grand isle counties at facilities situated in alburg, enosburg, fairfax, georgia, richford, swanton and st. Albans. Notch offers primary medical, behavioral, and support services at all locations and dental services in richford and swanton. Medication assisted treatment (mat) services are delivered at all notch medical offices except alburg health center. Either through direct provision or arrangement, notch ensures its users access to all services required under the federal 330 (e) program, regardless of ability to pay. Our health care team works from an integrated health model for medical and behavioral health services. Notch medical providers work collaboratively with behavioral providers to deliver optimum care. Integrated health services are designed to meet the needs of the entire family and address the whole person. These services include: physical examinations, immunizations, chronic disease management, acute care, laboratory services, care coordination, referrals, birth control, dot physicals, counseling, goal setting to improve personal health, symptoms management of anxiety and depression, identification of mental health barriers to meet health care goals, and mat services.”

“Other income including management service fees and community benefit programs including operation of grocery store for the benefit of the community as notch is located in a food desert.”