Rushford Foundation Inc.

“Rushford Foundation is organized as a non-stock not for profit entity. Rushford Center Inc. is the sole member.”

“The sole member of the organization has the authority to approve/deny members of the governing body.”

“The sole member of the organization has the authority to approve/deny members of the governing body.”

“The Form 990 was prepared by Hartford HealthCare's Tax Department. It was then forwarded to the organization's Vice President of Finance for review. The final Form was provided to the entire Board prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Services (IRS). Once the entire review process was completed, the Form was signed by the VP of Finance and then filed with the IRS.”

“The Hospital's board has adopted the policy of the member, Hartford HealthCare Corporation (HHC). HHC's Conflict of Interest Policy (Policy) requires all Covered Individuals, including board members and officers, to provide a disclosure of relationships that create or have the appearance of creating a conflict of interest or commitment. The Policy requires updates if changes in circumstances arise during the year that either (a) create a new potential conflict of interest or commitment or (b) change or eliminate a conflict of interest or commitment previously disclosed. Conflict of Interest disclosure statements are maintained by the HHC Office of Compliance and Integrity (OCI). Employee disclosures are reviewed by OCI in collaboration with the Covered Individuals' supervisor when deemed appropriate, to determine if there is a potential conflict. Oversight review of employee disclosures is provided by the HHC Conflict of Interest Committee (the Committee) which includes representation from the Medical Staff, the Legal Department, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management and Compliance. The Committee assesses and may recommend the conflicting interest either be (a) eliminated for a continued relationship with HHC/Rushford Foundation, or (b) managed through a management plan. Board member disclosures are reported to the HHC Nominating and Governance Committee for determinations of conflicts and the management of them, where applicable.”

“The Independent Executive Compensation Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors of Hartford HealthCare hires an outside consultant, Integrated Healthcare Strategies, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., to determine best practices in governing executive compensation for the CEO and Senior Executives at Hartford HealthCare Corporation. All compensation reported on this tax return follows Hartford HealthCare's compensation policy as outlined below: - The use of Independent Executive Compensation Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors of Hartford HealthCare established and regularly reviews Executive Compensation Philosophy; - The Committee regularly reviews scope and depth of positions taking into account complexity and the financial impact and accountability of all "disqualified persons; - National peer groups are selected for comparative purpose based on organizational size, operating revenue, geography and other relevant factors; - Analysis of current total compensation versus market is performed by an independent third party compensation consulting firm, and is then reviewed by the committee; - Recommendations are made based on data analysis to ensure appropriate competitive positioning within parameters of compensation philosophy; - CEO compensation determined by the Committee is based on comparative market information and organizational performance; - All changes are reviewed and approved by the Executive Compensation Committee; The compensation determination process for the CEO and other Senior Executives is reviewed on an annual basis.”

“The Organization's Form 990 and Form 1023 and its attachments are available upon request.”

“The Organization's Financial Statements, Governing Documents and the Conflict of Interest Policy are available for inspection upon request at the Organization's address.”

“Rounding -242.”