Washington State Medical Association

“The bylaws allow for up to nine board members. Of these, six are appointed by washington state medical association. One board member is appointed by washington state medical group management association and one is appointed by the american medical group association. Additionally, one individual with no affiliation with any of the three groups is appointed by the other board members.”

“A copy of form 990 is distributed to all board members prior to filing the tax return with the irs. The board has designated that the executive director and director of finance perform the detail review of the tax return to ensure an accurate tax return is filed.”

“All officers and key employees are required to sign a conflict-of-interest policy at the january board meeting. Potential conflict of interest items are discussed openly at the meeting. If an officer has a conflict of interest, the officer is required to either recuse themselves from the vote or step out of the room during the discussion and not vote on that particular issue.”

“Washington state medical association foundation for health care improvement does not make its governing documents or financial statements open to the public. It is not required to do so by law. It does comply with all public disclosure requirements for its federal tax filings.”

“The foundation follows the policies and procedures of the washington state medical association regarding whistleblower policy and document retention and destruction.”

“Volunteers are nominated by the washington state medical association and approved by the washington state medical association foundation for health care improvement membership. Volunteers are charged with helping physicians understand and adapt to on-going changes in health care delivery and reimbursement by working with physicians' practices and other organizations.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 2,308. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,308. Brochure expense: program service expenses 17,802. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,802. Administrative fees: program service expenses 36,478. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 36,478.”

“Return of prior year grant funds -5,232.”