Cbhs Inc.

“Each class a member shall appoint an individual to serve as a director (each, a "class a director"), which individual shall be related to the class a member by employment or service on the board of directors of that class a member. In addition to the class a director, each class a member shall appoint an alternate director to vote in the absence of the class a director appointed by that class a member (an "alternate class a director"). The rights, if any, of class b members to have representation on the board shall be determined by the board at such time as the board makes the determination to admit class b members. The class c member shall appoint four (4) individuals to serve as directors (each, a "class c director"), which individuals shall be related to the class c member by employment or service on the board of directors of the class c member. In addition to the class c directors, the class c member shall appoint four (4)alternate directors to vote in the absence of the class c directors appointed by the class c member (each a "alternate class c director").”

“Each class a member shall appoint an individual to serve as a director (each, a "class a director"), which individual shall be related to the class a member by employment or service on the board of directors of that class a member. In addition to the class a director, each class a member shall appoint an alternate director to vote in the absence of the class a director appointed by that class a member (an "alternate class a director"). The rights, if any, of class b members to have representation on the board shall be determined by the board at such time as the board makes the determination to admit class b members. The class c member shall appoint four (4) individuals to serve as directors (each, a "class c director"), which individuals shall be related to the class c member by employment or service on the board of directors of the class c member. In addition to the class c directors, the class c member shall appoint four (4)alternate directors to vote in the absence of the class c directors appointed by the class c member (each a "alternate class c director").”

“Cbhs inc. Has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. After the form 990 has been prepared, it is reviewed by the co-chairs and treasurer of the board, members of the finance committee, and the ceo. Once ready for filing, the form 990 is electronically sent to the board of directors for review and commenting. All questions and comments are addressed and the return is finalized and approved for filing.”

“Annual written conflict of interest disclosure statement: directors, officers and key employees. All directors, officers and key employees will, at least annually, file a written conflict of interest disclosure statement with the board secretary. The board secretary will provide copies of all completed statements to the chair of the finance and audit committee or the chair of the board. Continuing obligation to update annual written conflict of interest disclosure statement: directors, officers and key employees. Every director, officer and key employee has an affirmative obligation to update his or her annual written conflict of interest disclosure statement whenever there are new or changed facts or circumstances that create a disclosable conflict of interest. All such statements are to be filed with the board secretary. The board secretary will provide copies of all completed statements to the chair of the finance and audit committee or the chair of the board. The adoption, implementation of and compliance with the conflict of interest policy shall be overseen by the board or the designated finance and audit committee of the board as determined by the board annually. Related party transactions: a. Cbhs may not enter into a related party transaction unless the transaction is determined to be fair, reasonable and in cbhs's best interest at the time of the determination; b. In considering the related party transaction, the finance and audit committee or the independent directors on the board shall ensure that any director, officer, key employee and employee who has an interest in the related party transaction has disclosed in good faith all material facts concerning such interest; and c. No related party may participate in the deliberations or voting relating to any related party transaction. However, the finance and audit committee or the independent directors on the board may request that a related party present information concerning a related party transaction at a meeting prior to the commencement of deliberations or voting relating thereto.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request or by calling the organization directly.”

“The mission of cbhs is to support its members' efforts to provide effective behavioral health services to the medicaid, medicare, and uninsured population. Cbhs develops the resources necessary to establish leading edge responses to the evolving health care system in new york state. Cbhs promotes recovery oriented and outcome-based services designed to ensure high quality and affordable costs.”

“Cbhs realizes the need for nimble, responsive, cost effective ways to serve people with behavioral health challenges, and other populations. In order to accelerate our knowledge and preparation for value-based contracting, we are partnering with healthcare providers, health homes, and managed care companies to create the outcomes needed for the future. Cbhs is creating a deep menu of innovative services that are financially viable and responsive to people's needs. We have been leaders in new york state's transformation to a person-centered model of care and are recognized for our recovery services that are outcome-driven and that incorporate peer and natural supports. We utilize strength-based planning in our behavioral health and child welfare services that draws heavily upon natural supports to promote positive outcomes. During 2018, cbhs was awarded an expanded contract through westchester medical center pss to continue improvements in population health from people with complex needs including transitioning to community outpatient care following psychiatric hospitalization. Also in 2018, cbhs received an award of a behavioral health care collaboration grant through the new york state office of mental health. In addition, cbhs inc. Provided leadership through the hudson valley in providing care management for people with complex needs and integrating primary and behavioral health care.”