Northwest Hospital Center Inc

“The corporation shall have one member, lifebridge health, inc. (the "member"), a maryland non-stock corporation. Membership in the corporation shall not be transferable.”

“The member shall have the exclusive power and authority to take the following actions: (1) except for ex officio directors as provided for in the bylaws, to nominate, elect, and remove, with or without cause, the directors of the corporation; (2) to appoint the president of the corporation with the advice and consent of the board of directors; (3) to nominate and elect the corporation's chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer; and (4) to remove each of the above-named officers (with or without cause), provided that the board of directors of the corporation shall also have the power to remove any officer of the corporation.”

“The member has power to appoint and/or remove members of the governing body.”

“The lifebridge exempt entities 990's are initially reviewed by the assistant vice president of financial reporting. In addition, an independent accounting firm also reviews all of the 990 returns. A formal meeting is then scheduled with the chief financial officer, vice president of financial reporting, general counsel and the assistant vice president of financial reporting to review in their entirety all of the lifebridge exempt entities 990's.”

“All directors, officers, employees, medical staff members, and volunteers are expected to recognize and disclose at the earliest possible time actual and potential conflicts of interest. An individual is considered to have a conflict of interest with regard to a matter or transaction if the individual or a family member of the individual has a personal or financial interest that has the potential to influence the action taken by the individual on behalf of lifebridge health. Additional information regarding what constitutes a conflict of interest and how to disclose a conflict is outlined below. Lifebridge and all of its subsidiaries shall require all employees, medical staff, and members of the board to disclose any activities that could result in a possible conflict of interest. If a conflict is identified, the person involved would recuse him/herself from deliberations regarding the transactions. An individual is considered to have a conflict of interest with regard to a matter or transaction if the individual has a personal or financial interest that has the potential to influence the action taken by the individual on behalf of lifebridge or any of its subsidiaries. An individual is considered to have a "personal interest" in a matter if it is likely to have a direct and material impact on the individual's relationship with lifebridge or any of its subsidiaries (e.g., the individual's continued membership on a subsidiary hospital's medical staff), or on the individual's own health care, or the individual is personally involved in a substantial way (e.g., serves as an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) with another organization that has a significant interest in the matter. An individual is considered to have a "financial interest" in a transaction if the individual, or their family member, (i) is a party to the transaction, (ii) will benefit personally from the transaction, or (iii) has, directly or indirectly, a current or anticipated ownership or investment in, or compensation arrangement with, a party to the transaction. An ownership interest of less than 5% in an entity will not, in and of itself, generally be considered a financial interest; however, to the extent the individual's compensation from the entity is directly linked to the entity's business with lifebridge health, such compensation will constitute a financial interest. For the purposes of this policy, a "family member" includes spouse or domestic partner, parents, brothers and sisters, children (whether natural or adopted), grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and in-laws, spouses of brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and any other member of a household of the individual. Conflicts of interest are to be reported by employees to their supervisor, who will be responsible for determining whether further dissemination is necessary. Members of the medical staff should report conflicts to the chief of their department, and members of the board should report them to the chief compliance officer. Questionnaires are sent out to members of the board on an annual basis. If questions arise or further guidance is sought, individuals can contact the chief compliance officer or confidential compliance hotline. Nothing in this definition is intended to relieve any person of any additional obligations that may be imposed by state or federal law.”

“The compensation of northwest hospital, inc.'s ceo/executive director is determined at the parent level by lifebridge health, inc. The methods used at lifebridge health, inc. Include a compensation committee, independent compensation consultant, written employment contract, compensation survey or study and approval by the board or compensation committee.”

“It is the policy of lifebridge health inc. And its subsidiaries to make available upon request the audited financial statements to the general public. The lifebridge health inc. And subsidiary governing documents are not made available to the general public upon request or via a website. The conflict of interest policy is included on schedule o.”

“Northwest hospital exists to improve the well-being of the community by nurturing relationships between the hospital, medical staff and our patients. Northwest hospital center has always had a vision of being a recognized leader in clinical quality and customer care - a vision that has not lost focus in the fifty-nine years since this randallstown, maryland hospital opened its doors. Northwest hospital has kept pace with the growth of the community and today serves more than 250,000 households in northwest baltimore city and portions of baltimore, carroll and howard counties. In 2022, the hospital admitted 7,365 patients, most of whom accessed hospital services through the emergency department. In keeping with the hospital's mission to improve the wellbeing of the community, northwest hospital adheres to its longstanding policy of providing care for any and all who seek medical treatment regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. The hospital's charity care policy is well posted and offers a reasonable amount of care at no charge or at reduced rates to eligible persons who do not have insurance, medicare or medical assistance. Eligibility for free care, reduced rates and extended payment plans is determined on a case by case basis. A hallmark of northwest hospital's commitment to the community is its ongoing efforts to provide free health screenings and useful health education through its community health education programs. Countless health fairs, blood pressure screenings, heart health risk assessments, diabetes support group meetings, food and nutrition counseling and smoking cessation classes are offered in senior centers, church basements, community centers and area schools throughout the year. Northwest hospital has dedicated full-time staff, including nurse educators, who develop programs to share valuable health-related information with members of the community.”

“Transfer from affiliates $30,792,597”

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”

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“Description:professional & technical total fees:7710101”

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