The National Quality Forum

“The over 300 nqf member organizations represent voices in every sector of health and healthcare patients and caregivers, consumers, payers, specialty societies, measure developers, federal partners, purchasers, life sciences companies, providers, healthcare researchers, and more. Members continually demonstrate their shared commitment to the nqf mission through engagement and service. Whether serving as subject matter experts on steering committees, advancing and participating in educational programs, networking at the annual conference, participating as leadership consortium members and on action teams, or leading through governance, members are the driving force behind nqf's mission to advance measurable health improvements. Together, we do the work that enhances healthcare value, makes patient care safer, and results in better outcomes.”

“Nqf's form 990 undergoes a number of internal and external reviews before it is filed with the irs. The return is prepared by nqf's public accounting firm. A final draft of the return is then provided to each member of nqf's finance and audit committee as well as the full board of directors for review, comment, and approval before it is filed with the irs.”

“On an annual basis, conflict of interest forms are sent to board members and staff to complete. The general counsel reviews conflict of interest forms submitted by board members and board members verbally disclose any relevant information annually in a public board session. Employee conflict of interest forms are screened by the human resources department and any disclosures made by employees are referred to the general counsel for follow-up and resolution.”

“Independent members of the board of directors comprise the executive committee. The executive committee acts as the compensation committee, which recommends the ceo's employment agreement and compensation package, which are then approved by the entire board. Compensation data provided by an independent consultant is used to determine the ceo's compensation. Contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision is also maintained. The ceo determines the compensation packages of other officers and key employees based on outside comparability data which are approved by the executive committee in its capacity as the compensation committee. Contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision is also maintained.”

“Nqf makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 2,346,882. Management and general expenses 1,262,806. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,609,688. Transcription services: program service expenses 95,480. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 95,480.”

“The organization has not changed its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”