The New Milford Hospital Inc

“Richard Jabara and James Kennedy, both directors of New Milford Hospital have a business relationship.”

“Steven Rosenberg, CFO, will review the 990 prior to it being sent to the IRS. A preliminary 990, is presented to the Audit Committee in June, who reviews it on behalf of the Board. E&Y is on hand to review the 990 with the Audit Committee and answer any questions. Prior to the 990 being filed with the IRS, the Board will receive a full and accurate copy on a secured website for their review.”

“The Organization's Process for Monitoring and Enforcing Conflicts of InterestThe Western Connecticut Health Network and its affiliates' (The Network)Conflict of Interest Policy provides that annually, its Representatives shall sign a statement affirming that they disclosed all potential conflicts, as documented in the Conflict of Interest Policy. In addition, General Counsel is part of the routine contracts review process and watches for potential conflicts with any of The Network's Representatives.Who Is Covered By the PolicyThe Network's Conflict of Interest Policy covers each director, officer and manager of The Network, also referred to as "Representatives". Level At Which Determinations of Whether There Is a Conflict In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the facts of the conflict. The Compliance Officer and the Audit Committe review and evaluate each disclosure to determine if there is a conflict of interest. After presentation of a potential tranaction or arrangement is made by an interested person, the remaining disinterested Board or Committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exist. Level That Reviews and Determines What To Do If There Is a ConflictAfter exercising due diligence the full Board would determine what actions should be taken for all conflicts by Officers and Directors. Any conflicts occurring by a manager are reviewed by the Compliance Committee to determine what further action should be taken.Restrictions on The Conflicted PersonNo director having a conflict of interest on any matter shall vote on that matter or be counted in determining the quorum for the meeting at which the vote is taken, even when permitted by law. No Representative having a conflict of interest on any matter shall use his or her personal influence on the matter.If the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, determines that any Representative has conflicts of interest sufficient in number and/or importance that the effectiveness of such individual on behalf of The Network may be significantly impaired, the Board may ask the individual to resign.”

“Compensation of CEO:In order to achieve its mission and its overall performance objectives, Western Connecticut Health Network, Inc. employs a performance-based total compensation program for its senior executives that is market competitive, compliant with regulatory guidelines, and representative of best practices. Eligible executives are generally direct reports of the CEO along with other executives designated by the CEO. To meet Western Connecticut Health Network Inc.'s total compensation objectives for executives, the following survey sources are used for comparison purposes: -Blend of national Confidential Source, IHS, and Hay Group points healthcare data (where data available), plus 15% geographic differential. Title match data cuts selected based on revenue size.-For Physician executives, surveys covering physician compensation in accredited medical schools (AAMC) are used in combination with proprietary surveys compiled by nationally known consulting firm, Sullivan Cotter and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).Western Connecticut Health Network, Inc. targets cash compensation at market competitive levels. Base salary plus short-term (annual) incentive awards (total cash) approximate market competitive levels for total cash compensation. Executive performance is expected to meet or exceed predetermined operational and financial metrics.Other factors, such as competitive market forces, job performance, unique qualifications, and/or individual job responsibilities are also considered in Western Connecticut Health Network, Inc's executive compensation decisions.Roles of the Committee on Governance and Key Executives in the Executive Compensation Process- The Committee on Governance in consultation with the CEO and the SVP HR selects the outside compensation consultants. The current consultant is the Hay Group, whose purpose is to provide a valid independent assessment of the relevent market rates and pay practices for healthcare executives, physician executives and for physicians in general.- The compensation consulting firm compiles appropriate market data, job evaluation and ranking information for all executives and physicians of the organization, excluding the CEO, and will supply this material to the CEO and SVP HR for review and agreement. Once the report is final, it will be supplied to the Committee on Governance for their consideration and acceptance.-The Committee on Governance determines the CEO's salary based on overall performance and market data supplied by the outside market consultant.The last executive compensation evaluation by an outside consultant was done in September, 2014.”

“Compensation for Other Officers and Key Employees:Compensation review and approval process is identical to the process for the CEO and executives noted in 15A above.”

“Tax return information is available on Danbury Hospital's(a related organization) website: www.danburyhospital.org.”

“The information that has been posted on the Danbury Hospital website for 2014includes:The most current audited financial statements.Also included is the Code of Business Ethics, Information about our Compliance Program, and a copy of our policy regarding Preventing of Fraud, Waste and Abuse.All governing documents required by law are made available upon request.The conflict of interest policy is made available upon request.”

“Western Connecticut Health Network, Inc. is the sole member of New Milford Hospital.”

“The sole member shall be responsible for electing, at the annual meeting of the membership, the members of the Board of Directors of the Hospital to serve for three year terms and until their successors are elected and have qualified.”

“The duties and responsibilities of the sole member shall include, among others, the following:Electing at the annual meeting of the membership, the members of the Board of Directors of the hospital to serve for three year terms and until their successors are elected and have qualified:Filling vacancies on the Board of Directors, which occur between elections; reviewing, making, and approving changes in the bylaws; insuring that the objective, purposes and goals of New Milford Hospital as stated in the charter of the New Milford Hospital, Inc. are properly and effectively carried out by the Board of Directors; delegating as appropriate, to the Board of Directors, policy-making functions, the supervision of the Hospital's operations and the control over the Hospital's assets.”

“For those officers and top 5 employees, for which only 40 hours is noted to reflect paid hours, actual hours worked exceeded this amount.Note: All amounts in column F, of Part VII,"Estimated Amount of Other Compensation", represent benefits, and do not reflect any compensation for which the average amount of time worked can be reflected.”

“Neil Culligan,MD is not considered to be independent, since he received stipends during the year exceeding $10,000.”

“The New Milford Hospital, Inc. is operating under a single license with Danbury Hospital as of October 1, 2014.”

“Change in equity interest of WCHNF = -$478506”

“Change in pension funding = -$7005610”

“Net Assets Transferred to Danbury Hosp. = -$34128301”

“Transfer from Danbury Hospital = $10412946”

“ALTHOUGH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REFLECTED ON LINE #1 OF PAGE #1 ON FORM 990,ALL FUNDRAISING EXPENSES WERE INCURRED BY THE Western Connecticut Health Network Foundation.”