Arizona Health-E Connection

“Board directors are engaged in businesses related to and compatible with the healthcare industry. As such they are frequently in the position to procure goods and services from each other in the daily operation of their businesses.”

“The organization has several membership categories, including corporate, government entity, colleges, and not-for-profit associations. Each membership category has a dues structure that has been agreed upon by the board of directors.”

“The board of directors is elected each year by the membership of the organization. Each organization that is a member gets one vote in determining each seat on the board of directors.”

“Members are required to vote on any amendments to the articles of incorporation, mergers or sale of assets other than done in the normal course of business.”

“The organization's audit firm reviews the form 990 with the finance committee in detail and then on a summary basis with the entire board at a scheduled meeting before the return is filed.”

“Each year the board of directors fills out and submits a new conflict of interest disclosure form. The form is kept on file for the duration of the year and if any changes in circumstances occur, an updated form must be submitted.”

“Ceo compensation is determined by the executive committee using comparative data and approved by the entire board after deliberations. This process was last completed during 2015. New or reclassified positions are reviewed by the supervisor and ceo to evaluate the duties. The compensation is determined after comparing to similar positions using a variety of corporate, non profit and governmental information. This process was last completed during 2015.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“As a 501(c)(3) organziation, arizona health-e connection is comprised of members of the healthcare industry (hospitals, insurance firms, providers, associations). Board directors are elected from the membership. Directors are required to be in key decision-making positions of their companies (ceo, cio etc.) as such, arizona health-e connection is frequently in the position to procure goods and services from directors whose businesses are directly related to the purpose and mission of arizona health-e connection. These transactions are conducted at arms-length and properly documented.”

“Other professional consultants: program service expenses 856,601. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 856,601.”

“There has been no change in either the oversight process or the selection process during the tax year.”