Rhode Island Quality Institute

“Marie ghazal (rhode island free clinic ceo) - collaborates with the following board members for rifc services: peter andruszkiewicz, ceo of bcbsri; james roosevelt, ceo of tufts health plan; timothy babineau, md, ceo of lifespan; dennis keefe, ceo of care new england; stephen farrell, ceo of united healthcare; and peter marino, ceo of neighborhood health plan of rhode island g alan kurose,md (coastal medical ceo) - dr yul ejnes (riqi immediate past chair) is a shareholder physician of coastal medical and a member of ccmm. Coastal also has provider contracts with the following health providers whose ceos are riqi board members: peter andruszkiewicz, bcbsri; stephen farrell, united healthcare; peter marino, neighborhood health plan of rhode island; and james roosevelt, tufts health plan richard leclerc (gateway healthcare president & ceo) - gateway healthcare has service provider relationships with nhpri,united behavioral health, a subsidiary of united healthcare of new england,blue cross blue shield of ri, lifespan, thundermist health center, and tufts health plan - the ceo's of these organizations are also directors of riqi timothy babineau, md (lifespan president and ceo) - peter andruszkiewicz, president and ceo of bcbsri - aso service for health benefits; peter andruszkiewicz, bcbsri, stephan farrell, united healthcare, and peter marino, president and ceo of nhpri - lifespan hospitals are participating providers in their networks laurie white (president, gpcc) - various members of the board and their entities have a routine volunteer-based membership relationship with the greater providence chamber of commerce”

“The process for 990 form approval involves external audit preparation and subsequent review by management. The form 990 is sent to the audit and compliance committee for review and approval. Any changes to the form 990 are made as necessary. The committee recommends the form 990 to the board (they receive a copy prior to the board meeting) for final approval.”

“Each year the organization's conflict of interest policy is provided to all officers, directors and key employees. These people are asked to review the policy and sign a statement indicating that they understand the policy and have reported all potential conflicts during the past year in accordance with the policy and will report all potential conflicts during the coming year. All potential conflicts are evaluated by the board to determine if a conflict actually exists. In those instances where the potential transaction is a conflict, the board examines the transaction and a vote is taken (with those involved recusing themselves) as to whether the organization will enter into the transaction.”

“Annually the board conducts a performance review and evaluation of the chief executive officer. The review also establishes the individual's compensation for the following year. This process involves the evaluation of the individual and a review of compensation of comparable positions obtained from an independent compensation consultant. The chief executive officer establishes the compensation of the senior management team and reviews the performance evaluations and recommended compensation with the board chair.”

“The organization makes its governing documents (articles of incorporation and by-laws), its conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. The organization will mail copies upon request or provide copies to those who come to the administrative office during normal business hours. The organization charges for the copies in accordance with irs regulations.”