Health Information Network of Arizona

“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.”

“Arizona health-e connection is the sole member.”

“Arizona health-e connection's board of directors has the power to appoint or remove board members.”

“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 audit firm reviews the 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.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with all board members annually prior to completion of conflict disclosure forms being completed. Senior management reviews the discloure forms and addresses any conflicts as necessary. The board also shall review compliance with this annual reporting requirement and consider revisions or additions to this policy as required from time to time”

“Ceo compensation is determined by the executive committee of azhec using comparative data and approved by the entire board after dliberations. This process was last completed during 2015.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request only”

“As a 501(c)(3) organization, health information network of arizona 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, health information network of arizona is frequently in the position to procure goods and services from directors whose businesses are directly related to the purpose and mission of health information network of arizona. These transactions are conducted at arms-length and properly documented.”

“Outside contract services: program service expenses 161,406. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 161,406. Azhec indirect expenses: program service expenses 251,254. Management and general expenses 44,339. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 295,593. Azhec fringe benefits: program service expenses 114,937. Management and general expenses 20,283. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 135,220.”

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