National Business Coalition on Health Inc

“Membership shall be limited to state, local and regional coalitions whose primary purpose is improving health and health care services through advancing value based purchasing. Coalitions may be organized as not-for-profit corporations and may be exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to section 501 (a) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended. A majority of the decision making body of each member must be made up of representatives of health care purchasers who are not providers of health care/employee benefit services or products or providers of services to health care providers. The board of governors of the corporation shall have the right, at its sole discretion, to permit entities not meeting the above requirements to participate as part of an affiliate organization. Such proposed affiliate organizations shall support the membership's mission to advance value based purchasing and shall include purchaser representation (under the aforementioned definition of purchaser) on their governing boards. Such proposed affiliate organizations shall agree that access to and participation in the corporation's meetings, activities, and services shall be limited to those stipulated by the board of governors.”

“The nominating committee shall, in its annual call for nominations, distribute to all members a list of coalition leaders eligible to serve, a list of board responsibilities, and the individual skill sets and coalition types needed to add diversity to the board. Members who respond with a formal statement of interest in serving shall be encouraged to identify how their qualifications and experience match board skills and diversification needs. All members nominated shall be placed on a ballot and a vote of the full membership shall be conducted. In the event of a tie, the nominating committee shall choose a nominee who will best represent the coalition movement, taking into consideration such factors as size, membership, and nature of coalition activities.”

“Review conducted by the finance committee”

“Employees have an obligation to conduct business within guidelines that prohibit actual or potential conflicts of interest. This policy establishes only the framework within which nbch wishes the business to operate. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide general direction so that employees can seek further clarification on issues related to the subject of acceptable standards of operation. An actual or potential conflict of interest occurs when an employee is in a position to influence a decision that may result in a personal gain for that employee or for a relative as a result of nbch's business dealings. For the purposes of this policy, a relative is any person who is related by blood or marriage, or whose relationship with the employee is similar to that of persons who are related by blood or marriage. No "presumption of guilt" is created by the mere existence of a relationship with outside firms. However, if employees have any influence on transactions involving purchases, contracts, or leases, it is imperative that they disclose to an officer of nbch as soon as possible the existence of any actual or potential conflict of interest so that safeguards can be established to protect all parties. Personal gain may result not only in cases where an employee or relative has a significant ownership in a firm with which nbch does business, but also when an employee or relative receives any kickback, bribe, substantial gift, or special consideration as a result of any transaction or business dealings involving nbch.”

“Comparable compensation approved by the board.”

“Providing copies on request.”

“CONSULTANTS 442,009.”

“Prior year adjustment -37,500.”