Red River Valley Health Care PC

“The organization's bylaws allow for an Executive Committee that can exercise the authority of the governing board in the management of the corporation. The Executive Committee would consist of two of more of the board of directors. In the current year an Executive Committee was not formed.”

“All three board members have a business relationship as they are employed by an organization in which Theresa Capron and Theresa Stahl are officers.”

“The three board members of the filing entity are based on the individuals serving in the three positions of the Hospice of the Red River Valley's Executive Director, Director of Finance and Chief Medical Officer.”

“There were no committees formed in the current year with the authority to act on behalf of the board.”

“The Form 990 will be provided to the board members for their review and approval prior to filing with the IRS.”

“Directors, principal officers, and committee members are covered by the policy. Periodic reviews of compensation arrangements and benefits as well as partnerships, JVs, and management organizations are to be conducted. After disclosure of a conflict, a board member with a conflict must leave the meeting while determination of a conflict exists.”

“Staff are employed by the related organization, Hospice of the Red River Valley (HRRV). HRRV's independent governing board uses comparability data to review for reasonableness.”

“The documents are available by request. There were no requests specific to RRVHC.”

“There are no independent board members as all board members are compensated by a related organization for services provided to both organizations. The related organization has an independent governing body that includes representatives from the community served.”

“The related organization, Hospice of the Red River Valley, employs all employees and pays all independent contractors.”

“Contracted Medical Services: Program service expenses 432. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 432. Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 364,127. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 364,127. Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 23,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,000.”