Big Springs Medical Association Inc

“Form 990 review policy: the form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department of the organization. The ceo and cfo review the form 990 in detail. After this review, the 990 is made available to the board of directors before filing.”

“Monitoring compliance with conflict of interest policy: the corporate compliance officer reviews the conflict of interest policy with the board annually as part of the overall corporate compliance program completed in january of each year. Inquiries are made regarding any existing conflicts of interest. Any duality of interest or possible conflict of interest on the part of any board member is disclosed to other board members and made a matter of record, either through an annual procedure or when the interest becomes a matter of board action. Any board member having a duality of interest or possible conflict of interest on any matter should not vote or use his/her personal influence on the matter. Furthermore, he/she should not be counted in determining the quorum for the meeting, even where permitted by law. The minutes of the meeting should reflect that a disclosure was made, the abstention from voting, and the quorum situation. The foregoing requirement should not be construed as preventing the board member from briefly stating his/her position in the matter, nor from answering pertinent questions of other board members since his/her knowledge may be of great assistance. This policy is reviewed annually for the information and guidance of board members, and any new board member is advised of the policy upon entering the duties of his/her office. The board chairperson and secretary are authorized and directed to see that this policy is followed.”

“Compensation review: the board conducts a review of the ceo's contract using a compensation committee, in which the board obtains comparable compensation information from the mpca for persons in similar positions. The organization also uses forms 990 of other organizations in this review. This process is documented in the board minutes and completed biannually. The ceo directs and completes a similar review for officers and key employees of the organization.”

“Document disclosure: the organization's bylaws, conflict of interest policy, and/or financial statements are available for viewing at the central administration office of the organization or can be mailed upon request. The financial statements of the organization are only provided upon the approval of a written request.”

“Volunteers: the organization's board of directors is a volunteer board.”

“ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: THE ORGANIZATION, A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER, ENDEAVORS TO MEET THE PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE MEDICALLY-UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS OF BUTLER, CARTER, IRON, REYNOLDS, RIPLEY, and SHANNON COUNTIES IN MISSOURI BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE CARE AND SERVICES TO PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR PAYER SOURCE. THE ORGANIZATION PLACES PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON CARE PROVIDED TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS, STRIVES TO ENSURE ITS LONG-TERM FISCAL SOLVENCY, SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH STATUS AND THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS WITHIN OUR POPULATION, AND DESIRES TO REMAIN AN "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" IN THE AREA.”

“Additional program services detail: telehealth through an arrangement made possible by the university of missouri-columbia and the missouri primary care association, telehealth and telecommunications equipment is installed at our offices in annapolis, ellington, eminence, naylor, pilot knob, poplar bluff, viburnum, and van buren. Through this service, we are able to offer patients access to specialists in psychiatry, dermatology and other disciplines at medical institutions in larger cities. Access to telehealth linkages can be an enormous convenience, giving our patients access to certain specialty consults with leaving our immediate service area. Community health and education part of our mission statement reads, "missouri highlands health care supports programs that improve community health status and that promote healthy behaviors within our population." it is by design that the word community is so prominently displayed. Missouri highlands health care facilitates and participates in community groups involving emergency medical professionals, school nurses, head start programs, health departments, and others. Missouri highlands health care (mhhc) is the fiscal agent for various grants received to address and improve community health status. Patient pharmaceuticals assistance program missouri highlands health care helps eligible patients obtain their prescribed medications free or at a reduced cost from drug manufacturers. This is a service we call our pharmaceuticals assistance program. Our program coordinator helps our patients work through the necessary application procedures with drug manufacturers. Some patient information, usually related to income, is required to complete the application. In the end, the relationship created exists directly between the patient and manufacturer. Mhhc facilitates the connection for our eligible patients.”

“Additional program services detail: telehealth through an arrangement made possible by the university of missouri-columbia and the missouri primary care association, telehealth and telecommunications equipment is installed at our offices in ellington, poplar bluff, viburnum and van buren. Through this service, we are able to offer patients access to specialists in psychiatry at behavioral health institutions in larger cities. Access to telehealth linkages can be an enormous convenience, giving our patients access to certain specialty consults with leaving our immediate service area.”

“Other fees for services: $ 752,081 contracted dental services 679,414 contracted admin services 148,167 data processing 138,303 contracted mental health services 13,179 payroll processing 7,827 contracted health services ----------- $ 1,738,971”