Massachusetts Health & Hospital Assoc Inc

“Delegation of authority the executive committee meets six times each year to address internal operational policies which are later reviewed by the full governing body.”

“Members or stockholders the association has six types of members per its bylaws: 1. Instate hospitals 2. Other health care providers 3. Affiliated members 4. Allied members 5. Honorary/lifetime members 6. Hospitals licensed outside of massachusetts”

“Members or stockholders who may elect members of governing body mha holds a governance committee meeting each year to develop a list of officers who are presented to the annual membership meeting for voting of the mha board of trustees for each year.”

“Decisions subject to approval any changes to the mha by-laws or corporate governance documents must be approved at the annual membership meeting each year. Other changes to corporate policies and procedures are approved by the board or other governance committees.”

“Form 990 review process the form 990 was prepared by the organization's tax service provider with information provided by the cfo. The form goes through review by the chief executive officer prior to being presented to the executive committee of the board of trustees. The executive committee reviews the form 990 in detail and approves it for submission. A copy is also made available to all the members of the board of trustees to review.”

“Conflict of interest policy monitoring & enforcement the association maintains a written conflict of interest policy included in the association's policies and procedures manual. This manual is updated and disseminated to employees and trustees annually. At the start of each fiscal year, the manager of human resources requires that each key employee, officer and trustee complete a conflict of interest disclosure form. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the trustees and members of committees with governing board delegated powers. Individuals with a conflict of interest are prohibited from participating in the discussion and resolution of the conflict.”

“Process for determining compensation line 15a the organization's compensation committee of the board of trustees is an independent committee that does not have any conflicts of interest with respect to the compensation paid to the organization's executives. This committee reviews the chief executive officer's annual goals and performance. The committee sets and approves the compensation package of the chief executive officer each year. The committee hires a compensation consulting firm to provide expertise and guidance regarding comparable compensation data for similarly qualified people in functionally comparable positions at similar sized organizations, and periodic updates as prudent. The compensation review is an annual process and is documented each year in the compensation committee minutes, in which the deliberation and decision regarding the compensation arrangement for the ceo is recorded. The compensation committee reports on its meetings and actions to the full board of trustees. Line 15b the chief executive officer makes recommendations for review and approval of officers and key employees' compensation to the compensation committee of the board of trustees. The organization's compensation committee is an independent committee that does not have any conflicts of interest with respect to the compensation paid to the organization's executives. From time to time, the committee hires a compensation consulting firm to provide expertise and guidance regarding comparable compensation data for similarly qualified people in functionally comparable positions at similar sized organizations, and periodic updates as prudent. The compensation review is documented in the compensation committee minutes, in which the deliberation and decision regarding the compensation arrangement for officers and key employees is recorded.”

“How documents are made available to the public the organization makes its form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The form 990 and audited financial statements are likewise published on guidestar and propublica. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy may be provided at management's discretion, if requested.”

“Consulting: total expenses 821,625. Honorarium: total expenses 67,695. Service fees: total expenses 553,679.”