Wishek Hospital Clinic Association

“The Executive Committee consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and the Association's CEO. The Executive Committee transacts business, performs duties, and exercises powers as may be directed or delegated by the Board of Directors from time to time. Items of major importance will be referred to the Board of Directors. Minutes of the Executive Committee are submitted to the Board and its action is subject to the approval or disapproval at the next regular Board meeting.”

“Lukas Fischer, CEO, is employed by and received W-2 compensation from Linton Regional Medical Center (LRMC), an unrelated organization, for providing CEO services to both LRMC and Wishek Hospital Clinic Association. Wishek Hospital Clinic Association had a management services agreement with LRMC. Wishek Hospital Clinic Association reimbursed LRMC $194,268 in 2024 for his services of supervising the management, administration, and operation of Wishek. In addition, Lukas received Form 1099 compensation in the amount of $25,000 directly from Wishek. The compensation is reported on Part VII.”

“Membership is open to any individual in the service area who contributes $10.00 to the association and requests membership.”

“All eligible members may vote at the annual meeting for the election of the board of directors.”

“At the annual meeting, the members may discuss the business of the association and make and approve motions concerning that business or the actions of the board of directors.”

“A copy of the Form 990 is provided to each board member of the governing body prior to filing. The CFO reviews the Form 990.”

“Annually the board members and officers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the board and management and must not participate in any vote that involves a conflict.”

“In 2023, Wishek Hospital Clinic Association and Linton Regional Medical Center signed an agreement to share the services of the CEO employed by Linton Regional Medical Center. In determining CEO compensation, current compensation and added responsibilities and duties are taken into account along with the percentage of his compensation each facility would have to pay. The results of the North Dakota Hospital Association annual survey is used to determine compensation for the CEO. Documentation is provided in the management agreements and personnel file. Compensation review and adjustments are done annually. The CFO's compensation is reviewed and adjusted on an annual basis. The North Dakota Hospital Association's annual survey is used for comparability data. The CEO submits the compensation adjustment into the budget which goes to the board to approve. Documentaton is provided in the peronnel file.”

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

“The Gackle Rural Health Clinic was closed on March 31, 2024.”

“Contracted Services: Program service expenses 1,567,592. Management and general expenses 72,518. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,640,110. Physician Fees: Program service expenses 250,874. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 250,874.”

“During 2024, it was discovered that balances pertaining to contribution revenue and receivable balances as of and for the year end December 31, 2023 were recorded incorrectly. Accordingly, these errors were corrected and adjustments were made.”