Abccm Doctors' Medical Clinic Inc

“Management and administrative support services are provided to the organization by its member, asheville-buncombe community christian ministry, inc. (abccm) through a board approved management agreement.”

“The organization is a nonprofit entity established in 1996 by its member, asheville-buncombe community christian ministry, inc.”

“The sole member (abccm's board of directors) appoints the members of the clinic's board of directors.”

“Although the government and management of the affairs of the organization are vested in the board of directors of the organization, the supreme authority of the organization is vested in its membership, which is solely held by abccm since oct 1st, 2018.”

“The form 990 is reviewed annually at a board meeting after it is prepared by an outside accounting firm. In addition, the chief financial officer of the member entity, abccm, and the organization's treasurer review the form 990 before the board meeting.”

“Compliance with the organization's conflict of interest policy is enforced by requiring board members to review the policy annually and sign a statement indicating that they understand the policy and will respect its spirit as well as its wording. The administrative and management staff of the member/contractor (abccm) providing support services to the organization are required to review the policy and sign the statement once a year at the annual board meeting in january.”

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

“Abccm doctor's medical clinic, inc (the "clinic")is a nonprofit entity whose sole memeber is asheville-buncombe community christian ministry, inc ("abccm"). The clinic provides access to health care including medical, emergency dental, and pharmacy for the uninsured of buncombe county and is a primary care home for those below 250% of the federal poverty level with no insurance. The clinic is the trusted access point of entry for any low income and uninsured person in buncombe county to receive high quality clinic care, medications, and referral to community resources in order to bridge them to a primary care home. The clinic walks along with each person to navigate the complex system until ongoing care is secured, and the individual and community gap is closed. The clinic is funded primarily through memeber support, donor contributions and grants.”

“General information: line j: website www.abccm.org/ministry-services/medical-ministry”

“Provided healthcare access through medical and pharmacy services for uninsured residents, primarily of buncombe county, below 250% of the federal poverty level and medication assistance for those underserved or 'in the doughnut hole.' we provided assistance to 2,943 patients, with 27,188 contacts and 3,141 referrals for labs, radiology, and specialty care. We filled 14,220 prescriptions worth 2,770,753 to support treatment plans. Patients receive primary care and are connected to the area's four community clinics. Most patients had a job - two out of three were employed with no health insurance. We distributed over 2,200 medical equipment items. We offered internships and residency training to 127 students through partnerships with 9 area universities, colleges, and mahec.”