Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health

“The chairperson is the only board officer who is also a voting member. The president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary are all non-voting members. The counsulting medical director ("cmd") is also a non-voting member of the board. The board only refers to the cmd for advice and direction on certain topics.”

“The organization's treasurer assisted the outside auitor with preparation of the form 990. Management approved a final draft as well.”

“The organization regularly and consistently enforces compliance with the policy through avoidance of compromising relationships and business dealings.”

“The organization's board chair researched average pay rates of other regional coalitions ceo's and the board approved the ceo's salary according to those standard rates.”

“Comparable to answer to part vi, line 15a”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public throughout the year upon request. Each board member is given individual copies of the organization's by laws for their own review and possession.”

“The coalition aims to improve the value of health benefit spending for its employer members by improving healthcare quality and safety and reducing healthcare costs. Currently the coalition has 51 employers members, representing 750,000 covered lives in the greater philadelphia region, and more than 1.5 million lives nationally. The coalition also has 49 affiliate members- health plans, benefit consultants, providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and other organizations with an interest in supporting our mission. The coalition educates its members about best practices for improving employee health and the value of health benefits through seminars, webinars and a monthly newsletter. Members are encouraged to participate in planning and implementing projects through joining one of our three member interest groups. See part iii, ln 4a statement”