Heartland Health Care Plan Trust Fund

“Curt kretzinger, john wilson, dwain stilson and douglas brandt have a business relationship. They are officers or directors of midwestern health management, inc., hhs properties, inc. Or community health plan insurance company. Curt kretzinger, john wilson, michael pulido, dwain stilson, douglas brandt, mohan hindupur, md, edward kammerer, md, william f. Rippe, md, and rebecca preston, md have a businesss relationship. They are all officers and/or employees of heartland regional medical center. Curt kretzinger, john wilson, dwain stilson and douglas brandt have a business relationship. They are officers of heartland long term acute care hospital. John wilson, dwain stilson and douglas brandt have a business relationship. They are officers of heartland foundation.”

“Heartland health, a related tax exempt organization, has the power to appoint trustees.”

“Heartland health, a related tax exempt organization, board of directors has the power to terminate the trust.”

“An independent accounting firm prepares the return. It is then reviewed by the trustees. After revisions, if necessary, the trustees again review the final return.”

“Upon agreeing to fill a board position, the prospective member is required to sign a conflict of interest document which discloses family and business relationships that could be considered in conflict with their position on the board. In this document, they agree that they will disclose any activities in which they may not be independent in regards to a transaction. This document is distributed and held by legal counsel. The member also signs heartland's code of conduct document in which they agree to ethical behavior and adhering to confidentiality policies. This document is held by the corporate compliance office. Annually, the corporate compliance officer distributes a survey to each board member to facilitate disclosure of any reportable activities. During the course of board meetings, board members will dismiss themselves from meetings and/or abstain from voting during discussions of issues that relate to those specific members. All dismissals and abstentions are recorded in the minutes of the board meeting.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Plan documents are provided to all employee participants.”