Middlesex Health System Inc.

“Draft forms of the 990, including required schedules, are provided to each board member for review. Members review the documents, highlight any significant changes and attest their approval. Any questions or comments are presented to executive management prior to filing. A copy of the final form 990 will be provided to the board prior to filing with the irs via a web based communication portal.”

“Conflict of interest forms are distributed annually to key employees, officers and the board of directors. Responses are returned to, tracked, and reviewed by the compliance officer. Information reported is considered personal and confidential and only disclosed when deemed necessary to protect the hospital against the effects of conflicts of interest and only after advising the reporting person of the proposed disclosure and of its extent. Material conflicts are reported to the board's audit committee for review and determination. In addition to completing the annual conflict of interest form, board members must immediately disclose any interest and all material facts to the board of directors. The board then reviews the facts and makes the determination as to whether a significant conflict of interest exists. If so, the board follows disabling guidelines to determine if the board member should be asked to resign or be removed.”

“Key employee compensation is set following the guidelines set forth in the system's compensation policy. The objective of this policy is to pay employees based upon hospital need, the proper external labor market and performance. The last compensation review occurred 12/2014.”

“The middlesex health system, inc. Maintains a quality and compliance section on the hospital's website, middlesexhospital.org. The system posts the most current audited financial statements and form 990 with those of the hospital and other affiliates as they become avaiable, as well as statements and forms from at least two previous fiscal years. The system's conflict of interest policy is also posted on the website in the vendors and suppliers section. In addition, the organization's form 990 is available at www.guidestar.org and upon request.”

“PURCHASED SERVICES - Total Expense: 268335, Program Service Expense: 0, Management and General Expenses: 0, Fundraising Expenses: 268335;”