Healthfirst Inc

“All officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees were paid by, and worked for hf management services, llc (hfms), a management company which provides management services for multiple entities. None of the individuals listed earned any compensation from healthfirst inc. Hfms is related to hfi because they have common officers.”

“Healthfirst, inc. Is a new york state not-for-profit corporation with members consisting of regional not-for-profit hospitals.”

“7a: the members of healthfirst inc. Consist of 15 not-for-profit hospitals, each with a right to appoint one director to the board of directors. There are currently 15 directors with voting rights. 7b: amendments to the governing documents of healthfirst, inc. Require approval by the members.”

“The 990 is prepared by the hf management services, llc (hfms) corporate finance department staff and then reviewed by the hfms vice president/controller. Secondary reviews are also performed by the hfms chief legal officer and chief financial officer. The draft 990 is then reviewed by an independent accounting firm. The draft 990 is then presented to the board of directors for review. The final 990 is submitted after the board of directors reviews it.”

“A conflict of interest disclosure statement is completed annually by each board member, officer and key employee. A nominated board member who does not complete the statement within the calendar year will not be permitted to carry out duties. The same applies to an officer or key employee who does not complete the appropriate disclosures. Any disclosure of a conflict or potential conflict is reviewed by the chief compliance officer. Conflicts are addressed by examining the relationship of the individual to the organization and the nature of the disclosure. A report of any conflicts is prepared for discussion with audit and compliance committee of the board of directors of healthfirst, inc. As appropriate. Guidance is provided to the necessary parties and action is taken, including but not limited to disclosure and recusal from decision-making, modifications to business agreements, changes in vendors or replacement of the director, officer or key employee with a non-conflicted individual.”

“Because the reporting organization did not compensate any officers or employees, the organization has responded "no." however, the compensation of the ceo, other officers and key employees is determined by the compensation committee of hf management services, llc, the management company that provides all services to healthfirst, inc. (a related organization). The committee consists only of hfms member hospital executives (who are not employed nor compensated by hfms or any of its affiliates). The process for determining compensation is described in the committee's charter. The process includes engagement of an outside human resources consulting firm to conduct a comparability analysis. The analysis includes comparable ranges of executive compensation using the company's industry classification. The committee meets prior to implementation of any change in compensation. Contemporaneous minutes of each meeting are prepared.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the general public by providing copies on request for inspection at its corporate offices.”