INDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC: Form 990, tax year 2014

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Organization
INDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC (EIN 16-1080163)
Tax period
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31
Filed
2015-11-13
IRS object ID
201533179349300043
Schema version
2014v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2015-11-13T09:59:28-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2014-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm EIN861065772PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1DELOITTE TAX LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1200 RENAISSANCE CENTER SUITE 3900AddressLine1Txt
CityDETROITCityNm
State AbbreviationMIStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP482431300ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2014-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN161080163EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1INDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlINDEBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone7166313001PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1511 FARBER LAKES DRIVEAddressLine1Txt
CityBUFFALOCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP14221ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonMICHAEL CROPP MDPersonNm
Person TitlePRESIDENT & CEOPersonTitleTxt
Phone7166313001PhoneNum
Signature2015-11-13SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonLORI BOYCEPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00121981PTIN
Phone3133963000PhoneNum
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2014TaxYr
Build TS2016-04-25 22:37:26ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerMICHAEL CROPP MDPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1511 FARBER LAKES DRIVEAddressLine1Txt
CityBUFFALOCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP14221ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$1,580,744,021GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501cYes (X)Organization501cInd
Website AddressWWW.INDEPENDENTHEALTH.COMWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1980FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateNYLegalDomicileStateCd
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Voting Members Independent14VotingMembersIndependentCnt
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Total Volunteers245TotalVolunteersCnt
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PY Investment Income$10,701,403PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$17,318,844CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$59,650,935PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$57,141,511CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$1,428,101,490PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$1,430,642,271CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$1,410,901PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$1,948,848CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
PY Benefits Paid To Members$1,182,143,416PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$1,257,009,523CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$67,458,262PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
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CY Total Expenses$1,520,613,435CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$57,117,428PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses-$89,971,164CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
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Total Assets EOY$712,095,782TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$189,108,086TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$252,101,096TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$549,308,702NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$459,994,686NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
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Schedule B Required0ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit CounselingYes (1)CreditCounselingInd
Temp Or Permanent Endowments0TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other Sec0ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other AssetsYes (1)ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign ActivitiesYes (1)ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To Org0MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To Individuals0MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities0FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
Grants To OrganizationsYes (1)GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To Individuals0GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt Bonds0TaxExemptBondsInd
Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans0EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd
PY Excess Benefit Trans0PYExcessBenefitTransInd
Loan Outstanding0LoanOutstandingInd
Grant To Related Person0GrantToRelatedPersonInd
Business Rln With Org MemYes (1)BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd
Business Rln With Fam Mem0BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd
Business Rln With Officer EntYes (1)BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd
Deductible Non Cash Contri0DeductibleNonCashContriInd
Deductible Art Contribution0DeductibleArtContributionInd
Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded EntityYes (1)DisregardedEntityInd
Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
Related Organization Ctrl EntYes (1)RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Transaction With Control EntYes (1)TransactionWithControlEntInd
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Schedule O RequiredYes (1)ScheduleORequiredInd
IRP Document203IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G0IRPDocumentW2GCnt
Backup Wthld ComplianceYes (1)BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee1211EmployeeCnt
Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (1)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit0UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Foreign Financial AccountYes (1)ForeignFinancialAccountInd
Foreign CountryBDForeignCountryCd
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions0NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contributions0QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Form8282 Property Disposed Of0Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
Governing Body Voting Members20GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt
Independent Voting Member14IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business RlnYes (1)FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt Duties0DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org Documents0ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or Stockholders0MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board Members0ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To Approva0DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (1)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing AddressYes (1)OfficerMailingAddressInd
Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
Form990 Provided To Gvrn BodyYes (1)Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd
Conflict Of Interest PolicyYes (1)ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
Annual Disclosure Covered PrsnYes (1)AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd
Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (1)CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process OtherYes (1)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint VentureYes (1)InvestmentInJointVentureInd
Written Policy Or Procedure0WrittenPolicyOrProcedureInd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldNYStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

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PersonMICHAEL J FASOPersonNm
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CityBUFFALOCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (39 entries)

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STUART H ANGERT
BOARD MEMBER5.001.00Yes (X)$34,000$0$1,452
ANTHONY BAYNES
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$34,000$0$5,345
FRANK J COLANTUONO
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$30,000$0$5,831
SHAWN COTTON
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$34,000$0$5,831
COLLEEN C DIPIRRO
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$34,000$0$5,831
RENE F JONES
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DONNA M KELSCH
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$37,000$0$5,831
ANTHONY B MARTINO
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$41,000$0$5,831
BRENDA W MCDUFFIE
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$34,000$0$5,831
YVONNE MINOR-RAGAN
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$16,500$0$0
DONALD ROBINSON
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$52,400$0$5,831
EDWARD STEHLIK
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$41,425$0$5,831
MOISES SUDIT
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$41,000$0$0
JOHN N WALSH III
BOARD MEMBER5.001.00Yes (X)$41,000$0$0
SIDNEY N WEISS CPA
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$49,000$0$5,831
R MARSHALL WINGATE
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$41,000$0$12,401
JOHN ANTKOWIAK
CHAIRPERSON28.001.00Yes (X)$94,000$0$5,831Yes (X)
MICHAEL HEIMERL
VICE CHAIRPERSON5.000.00Yes (X)$41,000$0$5,831Yes (X)
JOHN MINEO ESQ
SECRETARY, GENERAL COUNSEL35.0016.00Yes (X)$458,394$0$142,008Yes (X)
NORA B SULLIVAN
BOARD MEMBER5.000.00Yes (X)$34,000$0$5,831
MARK JOHNSON
TREASURER & CFO39.0018.00Yes (X)$1,081,899$0$362,011Yes (X)
MICHAEL W CROPP
PRESIDENT & CEO37.0019.00Yes (X)$1,640,593$0$766,036Yes (X)
DAWN CAROLINE ODRZYWOLSKI
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICE31.0011.00$106,141$0$21,380Yes (X)
THOMAS J FOELS
EVP - CHIEF MED. OFFICER33.0017.00$994,350$0$253,602Yes (X)
JOHN R RODGERS
EVP - COO32.0018.00$1,094,590$0$271,398Yes (X)
ANN M PENTKOWSKI
SVP - CHIEF ACT. & UNDER.31.0016.00$832,742$0$167,481Yes (X)
JILL SYRACUSE
EVP - CHIEF SERV. OFFICER33.0016.00$914,277$0$225,604Yes (X)
PATRICIA CLABEAUX
SVP - HUMAN RESOURCES33.0016.00$352,486$0$113,275Yes (X)
MICHAEL J FASO
SVP - FINANCE & BUS. DEV.27.0015.00$633,055$0$141,498Yes (X)
JUDITH ANN FELDMAN
SVP - INFORMATION TECH31.0017.00$706,817$0$544,274Yes (X)
NORA K MCGUIRE
SVP - CMO31.0016.00$369,698$0$49,318Yes (X)
PAMELA MENARD
SVP - HEALTHCARE SERVICING30.0014.00$327,864$0$97,136Yes (X)
JAMES BRIAN WALLESHAUSER
SVP - OFFICE OF STRAT. MGMT.33.0016.00$288,864$0$33,131Yes (X)
LOUIS G DISERAFINO
CHIEF RISK OFFICER35.0017.00$200,366$0$6,987Yes (X)
RICHARD M ARGENTIERI
VICE PRESIDENT SALES29.0018.00$304,106$0$35,321Yes (X)
WILLIAM RICHARD BASILE
VP - ACT/UNDER/INFORM35.0019.00$310,636$0$28,585Yes (X)
DAVID W DONOVAN
SVP - CHIEF SALES OFFICER32.0017.00$376,175$0$15,801Yes (X)
BRIAN J SAME
ASSOC. MED. DIRECTOR33.0014.00$330,518$0$43,669Yes (X)
MARGARET M STEFFAN
VP - FIN. & TREASURY SRVCS.22.0024.00$287,489$0$68,241Yes (X)
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Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K200IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees Listed0FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

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INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION OF WNY
511 FARBER LAKES DRIVEBUFFALONY14221MEDICAL & PHARMACY BENEFITS SERVICES$992,654,456
HEALTHPLEX IPA
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COMPUTER TASK GROUP
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SIRIUS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS
PO BOX 202289DALLASTX753202289PRODUCTION & PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES$8,366,685
EYEMED VISION CARE
15274 COLLECTIONS CENTER DRIVECHICAGOIL60693VISION BENEFITS COMPANY$5,271,167
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K146CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescPREMIUMS, COB & REINSDesc
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$1,356,181,916TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$10,613,355TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$10,613,355ExclusionAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$70,311RealAmt

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$9,921RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$60,390RealAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$60,390TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$60,390ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$156,796,907SecuritiesAmt
Other$411OtherAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$149,726,224SecuritiesAmt
Other$365,605OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$7,070,683SecuritiesAmt
Other-$365,194OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$6,705,489TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$6,705,489ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescCONSULTINGDesc
Business541610BusinessCd
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Exclusion$57,081,121ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$57,081,121OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$74,460,355ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,948,848TotalAmt
Program Services$1,948,848ProgramServicesAmt

Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembersGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,257,009,523TotalAmt
Program Services$1,257,009,523ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,015,770TotalAmt
Management And General$14,015,770ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$67,832,436TotalAmt
Program Services$8,080,850ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$59,751,586ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$18,979,628TotalAmt
Program Services$212,887ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$18,766,741ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$11,358,926TotalAmt
Program Services$1,396,840ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$9,962,086ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,728,711TotalAmt
Program Services$636,936ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,091,775ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$462,843TotalAmt
Management And General$462,843ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$295,356TotalAmt
Management And General$295,356ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$178,803TotalAmt
Management And General$178,803ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$806,200TotalAmt
Management And General$806,200ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$28,117,808TotalAmt
Program Services$476,907ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$27,640,901ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,455,099TotalAmt
Program Services$83,335ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,371,764ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,958,081TotalAmt
Program Services$54,159ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$14,903,922ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$18,765,564TotalAmt
Program Services$2,846,493ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$15,919,071ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,180,194TotalAmt
Management And General$4,180,194ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$500,470TotalAmt
Program Services$44,081ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$456,389ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$460,376TotalAmt
Program Services$4,738ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$455,638ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$27,216,823TotalAmt
Management And General$27,216,823ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$913,821TotalAmt
Program Services$32,266ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$881,555ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

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NYS ASSESSMENT/ACA TAX$14,440,253$14,440,253
BAD DEBT & CHARITY, GME$14,063,417$14,063,417
FAMILY CHOICE$6,630,845$6,630,845
UBI TAX EXPENSES$359,457$359,457

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,934,183TotalAmt
Program Services$2,250,115ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,684,068ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,520,613,435TotalAmt
Program Services$1,289,141,395ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$231,472,040ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$21,110,394BOYAmt
EOY$8,678,162EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$133,092,370BOYAmt
EOY$126,474,512EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$35,633,273BOYAmt
EOY$24,373,053EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$171,097,272LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$124,069,975LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$52,907,683BOYAmt
EOY$47,027,297EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$318,379,950BOYAmt
EOY$324,912,980EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,310,667BOYAmt
EOY$2,275,417EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$174,982,451BOYAmt
EOY$178,354,361EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$738,416,788BOYAmt
EOY$712,095,782EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$56,070,581BOYAmt
EOY$87,538,434EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,915BOYAmt
EOY$2,795EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$25,899,471BOYAmt
EOY$30,419,265EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$835,294BOYAmt
EOY$1,989,356EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$106,299,825BOYAmt
EOY$132,151,246EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$189,108,086BOYAmt
EOY$252,101,096EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$380,233,260BOYAmt
EOY$306,691,641EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$169,075,442BOYAmt
EOY$153,303,045EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$549,308,702BOYAmt
EOY$459,994,686EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$738,416,788BOYAmt
EOY$712,095,782EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$89,971,164ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$657,148NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consol And Sep Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredYes (1)FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd
Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (1)FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Agent Trustee Etc0AgentTrusteeEtcInd
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct LiabYes (1)InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd
Explanation ProvidedYes (X)ExplanationProvidedInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$542,713OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$542,713BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$23,793,181OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$5,760,842DepreciationAmt
Book Value$18,032,339BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$11,250,646OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,574,423DepreciationAmt
Book Value$8,676,223BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$25,702,243OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$23,280,439DepreciationAmt
Book Value$2,421,804BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$109,808,489OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$92,454,271DepreciationAmt
Book Value$17,354,218BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$47,027,297TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
INVESTMENTS RESTRICTED AS TO USE$68,103,684
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES$110,250,677
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$178,354,361TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
BENEFITS PAYABLE$24,238,968
CAPTITATION PAYABLE$39,509,232
INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE$68,403,046
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$132,151,246TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,423,792,725TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$657,148NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Other Revenue-$2,047,870OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported-$1,390,722RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$1,425,183,447RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included$5,458,824OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$5,458,824RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$1,430,642,271TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,496,103,618TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Expenses Included-$5,458,824OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported-$5,458,824ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,501,562,442ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Other Expenses Not Included$19,050,993OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$19,050,993ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,520,613,435TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART IV, LINE 2B:LONG TERM INCENTIVE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN IS OFFERED TO KEY EXECUTIVES. FUTURE PAYMENT IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND HISTORICAL COMPENSATION. ASSETS ARE UNDER CUSTODIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH M&T BANK.
PART X, LINE 2:INDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION & AFFILIATES (THE ASSOCIATION) RECOGNIZED NO LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED INCOME TAX BENEFITS AT DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013. THE ASSOCIATION DID NOT RECORD INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN 2014 AND 2013. THE ASSOCIATION IS SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND INCOME TAX IN VARIOUS STATE JURISDICTIONS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014, THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX YEARS FOR 2012, 2013, AND 2014 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY FEDERAL TAX AUTHORITIES.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:BANK CHARGES & INVESTMENT FEES NETTED AGAINST OTHER INCOME -1,108,770. OPERATING GRANT NETTED AGAINST INCOME -939,100.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:COB REVENUE 1,046,018. RENTAL EXPENSE INCLUDED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B -9,921. MASON & NYS REINSURANCE 1,185,588. REINSURANCE ADJUSTMENT 1,619,094. RX REBATE 1,618,045.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:COB REVENUE -1,046,018. RENTAL EXPENSE INCLUDED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B 9,921. MASON & NYS REINSURANCE -1,185,588. REINSURANCE ADJUSTMENT -1,619,094. RX REBATE -1,618,045.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:BANK CHARGES & INVESTMENT FEES NETTED AGAINST OTHER INCOME 1,108,770. OPERATING GRANT NETTED AGAINST INCOME 939,100. PENSION RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST 17,003,123.

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
RegionCENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANRegionTxt
Type Of Activities ConductedINVESTMENTSTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt
Region Total Expenditures$3,810,000RegionTotalExpendituresAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Offices0SubtotalOfficesCnt
Subtotal Employees0SubtotalEmployeesCnt
Continutation Total Office0ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt
Continutation Total Employee0ContinutationTotalEmployeeCnt
Total Office0TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee0TotalEmployeeCnt
Subtotal Spent$3,810,000SubtotalSpentAmt
Continuation Spent$0ContinuationSpentAmt
Total Spent$3,810,000TotalSpentAmt
Transfer To Foreign CorpYes (1)TransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign Trust0InterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipYes (1)ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest Co0PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign Partnership0ForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott Countries0BoycottCountriesInd

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (26 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
7272 GREENVILLE AVENUEDALLASTX75231135613797501(C)(3)$7,500SPONSORSHIPS
AMHERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
400 ESSJAY ROAD SUITE 150AMHERSTNY14221160959485501(C)(3)$50,000SPONSORSHIPS
ASPIRE OF WNY
2356 NORTH FOREST ROADGETZVILLENY14068160757756501(C)(3)$11,000SPONSORSHIPS
BUFFALO NIAGARA PARTNERSHIP
PO BOX 53BUFFALONY14205160365700501(C)(3)$33,000SPONSORSHIPS
BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE
15 E GENESEE STREETBUFFALONY14203160743940501(C)(3)$25,000SPONSORSHIPS
BUFFALO ZOO (ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO INC)
300 PARKSIDE AVENUEBUFFALONY14214160911204501(C)(3)$20,000SPONSORSHIPS
CANISIUS COLLEGE
2001 MAIN STREETBUFFALONY14208160743209501(C)(3)$26,000SPONSORSHIPS
CANTALICIAN CENTER
2049 GEORGE URBAN BLVDDEPEWNY14043161003618501(C)(3)$15,000SPONSORSHIPS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO NEW YORK
741 DELAWARE AVENUEBUFFALONY14209160743251501(C)(3)$12,500SPONSORSHIPS
CATHOLIC HEALTH
212 MAIN STREET SUITE 300BUFFALONY14214222565278501(C)(3)$15,000SPONSORSHIPS
ECMC LIFELINE FOUNDATION
462 GRIDER STREET NO G-1BUFFALONY14215223283946501(C)(3)$7,500SPONSORSHIPS
GREEN OPTIONS BUFFALO (GOBIKE)
640 ELLICOTT ST SUITE 447BUFFALONY14203272501533501(C)(3)$15,000SPONSORSHIPS
HERITAGE CENTERS ERIE COUNTY
101 OAK STREETBUFFALONY14203160769044501(C)(3)$17,500SPONSORSHIPS
HILLSIDE WORK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
1183 MONROE AVENUEROCHESTERNY14620161453581501(C)(3)$100,000SPONSORSHIPS
INDEPENDENT HEALTH FOUNDATION
777 INTERNATIONAL DRIVEBUFFALONY14221161417199501(C)(3)$939,100OPERATING GRANT
LEADERSHIP BUFFALO
237 MAIN STREET - SUITE 1500BUFFALONY142032720161363536501(C)(3)$9,000SPONSORSHIPS
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
1311 MAMARONECK AVENUE SUITE 310WHITE PLAINSNY10605135644916501(C)(3)$11,000SPONSORSHIPS
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF JUST COMMUNITIES OF WNY
360 DELAWARE AVENUEBUFFALONY14202203185568501(C)(3)$13,000SPONSORSHIPS
NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
621 TENTH STREETNIAGARA FALLSNY14302160743094501(C)(3)$250,000SPONSORSHIPS
NIAGARA FRONTIER AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
1144 WEHRLE DRIVEWILLIAMSVILLENY14221161194880501(C)(3)$30,000SPONSORSHIPS
P2 COLLABORATIVE
6225 SHERIDAN DRIVEWILLIAMSVILLENY14221421604185501(C)(3)$30,400SPONSORSHIPS
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
65 NIAGARA SQUARE 21ST FLOORBUFFALONY14202161468698501(C)(3)$7,500SPONSORSHIPS
SENECA DIABETES FOUNDATION
PO BOX 309IRVINGNY140810309203214056501(C)(3)$70,000SPONSORSHIPS/FIOM PROJECT
TASTE OF BUFFALO INC
276 GREENWOOD COURTEAST AURORANY14052161390601501(C)(6)$15,500SPONSORSHIPS
THEATRE OF YOUTH
203 ALLEN STREETBUFFALONY14201237286004501(C)(3)$75,000SPONSORSHIPS
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO FOUNDATION
PO BOX 900BUFFALONY142032720160865182501(C)(3)$10,000SPONSORSHIPS
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org25Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org1TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationINDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE, AND/OR WOULD BENEFIT FROM INDEPENDENT HEALTH'S COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND GOODWILL. AMOUNTS ARE RECORDED IN THE GENERAL LEDGER, PRIMARILY UNDER COMMUNITY RELATIONS, AND HARD COPIES OF ALL PAYMENTS ARE KEPT ON FILE (BOTH PAPER AND ELECTRONICALLY).ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Discretionary Spending AcctYes (X)DiscretionarySpendingAcctInd
Written Policy Ref T And E ExpnssYes (1)WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation RequiredYes (1)SubstantiationRequiredInd
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentYes (1)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (1)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (19 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
JOHN MINEO ESQ
SECRETARY, GENERAL COUNSEL$302,797$0$130,370$0$25,227$0$115,714$0$26,294$0$600,402$0$0$0
MARK JOHNSON
TREASURER & CFO$659,815$0$380,095$0$41,989$0$333,165$0$28,846$0$1,443,910$0$0$0
MICHAEL W CROPP
PRESIDENT & CEO$941,855$0$662,662$0$36,076$0$730,078$0$35,958$0$2,406,629$0$0$0
THOMAS J FOELS
EVP - CHIEF MED. OFFICER$371,154$0$590,892$0$32,304$0$214,306$0$39,296$0$1,247,952$0$305,038$0
JOHN R RODGERS
EVP - COO$408,622$0$669,494$0$16,474$0$215,747$0$55,651$0$1,365,988$0$325,586$0
ANN M PENTKOWSKI
SVP - CHIEF ACT. & UNDER.$334,157$0$476,309$0$22,276$0$142,714$0$24,767$0$1,000,223$0$255,040$0
JILL SYRACUSE
EVP - CHIEF SERV. OFFICER$331,884$0$577,342$0$5,051$0$193,268$0$32,336$0$1,139,881$0$267,552$0
PATRICIA CLABEAUX
SVP - HUMAN RESOURCES$254,700$0$95,904$0$1,882$0$96,991$0$16,284$0$465,761$0$0$0
MICHAEL J FASO
SVP - FINANCE & BUS. DEV.$262,257$0$345,259$0$25,539$0$121,601$0$19,897$0$774,553$0$197,159$0
JUDITH ANN FELDMAN
SVP - INFORMATION TECH$241,236$0$395,354$0$70,227$0$528,919$0$15,355$0$1,251,091$0$299,100$0
NORA K MCGUIRE
SVP - CMO$251,469$0$95,904$0$22,325$0$39,318$0$10,000$0$419,016$0$0$0
PAMELA MENARD
SVP - HEALTHCARE SERVICING$232,992$0$88,189$0$6,683$0$88,233$0$8,903$0$425,000$0$0$0
JAMES BRIAN WALLESHAUSER
SVP - OFFICE OF STRAT. MGMT.$204,129$0$74,510$0$10,225$0$15,558$0$17,573$0$321,995$0$0$0
LOUIS G DISERAFINO
CHIEF RISK OFFICER$107,544$0$85,664$0$7,158$0$6,639$0$348$0$207,353$0$0$0
RICHARD M ARGENTIERI
VICE PRESIDENT SALES$174,883$0$126,398$0$2,825$0$17,428$0$17,893$0$339,427$0$0$0
WILLIAM RICHARD BASILE
VP - ACT/UNDER/INFORM$218,205$0$71,743$0$20,688$0$12,284$0$16,301$0$339,221$0$0$0
DAVID W DONOVAN
SVP - CHIEF SALES OFFICER$237,788$0$136,340$0$2,047$0$14,482$0$1,319$0$391,976$0$0$0
BRIAN J SAME
ASSOC. MED. DIRECTOR$283,341$0$40,095$0$7,082$0$30,903$0$12,766$0$374,187$0$0$0
MARGARET M STEFFAN
VP - FIN. & TREASURY SRVCS.$204,390$0$56,943$0$26,156$0$49,960$0$18,281$0$355,730$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 1AAT THE DISCRETION OF THE CEO, 15 EXECUTIVES (OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES) RECEIVE A DISCRETIONARY SPENDING ACCOUNT. THESE AMOUNTS ARE A PERCENTAGE OF BASE COMPENSATION AND ARE CAPPED AT SPECIFIC AMOUNTS. ANY REIMBURSEMENT WHICH IS NOT DEDUCTIBLE UNDER IRS REGULATIONS OR ANY UNCLAIMED AMOUNT AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IS TREATED AS INCOME AND ADDED TO THE EXECUTIVE'S W-2.
PART I, LINE 4A:THE FOLLOWING LISTED PERSONS FROM PART VII, SECTION A RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS AS PART OF A SEPARATION AGREEMENT WITH INDEPENDENT HEALTH DURING 2014: JUDITH ANN FELDMAN - $50,093
PART I, LINE 4B:ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS ORGANIZED UNDER CODE SECTION 457(F). ANY AMOUNT ULTIMATELY PAID UNDER THE PROGRAM TO THE EMPLOYEE IS REPORTED AS COMPENSATION ON FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B IN THE YEAR PAID. SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED PLAN PAYMENTS WERE MADE DURING THE YEAR TO THE FOLLOWING LISTED PERSONS IN PART VII: JOHN RODGERS - $431,629 THOMAS J. FOELS - $399,756 JILL M. SYRACUSE - $356,987 ANN M. PENTKOWSKI - $334,701 JUDITH ANN FELDMAN - $299,100 MICHAEL J. FASO - $257,846

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp (4 entries)

Relationship DescriptionRelationshipDescriptionTxtTransactionTransactionAmtTransactionTransactionDescSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenuesInd
SEE PART V
SEE PART V$502,730SEE PART V0
SEE PART V
SEE PART V$374,755SEE PART V0
SEE PART V
SEE PART V$870,767SEE PART V0
SEE PART V
SEE PART V$999,922SEE PART V0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation(A) NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON: DONALD W. ROBINSON, M.D.(B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION: GREATER THAN 35% CONTROLLED ENTITY BY DONALD W. ROBINSON, M.D., CURRENT BOARD MEMBER.(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT, DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARESCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:(A) NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON: NORTHTOWNS MEDICAL GROUP(B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION: GREATER THAN 35% CONTROLLED ENTITY BY EDWARD STEHLIK, CURRENT BOARD MEMBER(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT, DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARESCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:(A) NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON: ALDEN PHARMACY, INC.(B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION: GREATER THAN 35% CONTROLLED ENTITY BY JOHN RODGERS, CURRENT KEY EMPLOYEE(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT, DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARESCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:(A) NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON: WALSH DUFFIELD COMPANIES(B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION: GREATER THAN 35% CONTROLLED ENTITY BY JOHN WALSH, CURRENT BOARD MEMBER(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT, DELIVERY OF HEALTH CAREExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:INDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION (IHA) COORDINATES THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTH CARE COVERAGE THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK (IPAWNY), A TAXABLE NON-PROFIT, FOR ITS COMMERCIAL AND MEDICARE HMO PRODUCTS WITHIN THE 8 COUNTIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK (WNY). IHA ALSO PROVIDES COVERAGE AND COORDINATES SERVICES TO ITS MEDICAID HMO PRODUCT (WHICH INCLUDES THE FAMILY HEALTH PLUS (FHP) PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS OF ERIE COUNTY AND THE CHILD HEALTH PLUS (CHP) PROGRAM) FOR THE ARRANGEMENT OF PHYSICIAN, HOSPITAL, MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTH SERVICES, DIAGNOSTIC AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTY. HEADQUARTERED IN BUFFALO, INDEPENDENT HEALTH & AFFILIATES BEGAN OPERATIONS IN 1980 AND HAS CONSISTENTLY BEEN RATED AMONG THE TOP HEALTH PLANS IN THE COUNTRY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MEMBER SATISFACTION. INDEPENDENT HEALTH'S COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO OF PROGRESSIVE PRODUCTS INCLUDE HMO, POS, PPO AND EPO PRODUCTS, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PLANS, TRADITIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE, INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP EXCHANGE PRODUCTS, CONSUMER-DIRECTED PLANS, AND COVERAGE FOR SELF-FUNDED EMPLOYERS. INDEPENDENT HEALTH'S SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES INCLUDE PHARMACY BENEFIT DIMENSIONS, RELIANCE RX, DXID, AND NOVA HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS, INC. IHA OFFERS ITS MEMBERS HEALTH RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS INCLUDING AN ONLINE HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT AND THE USE OF A DATA WAREHOUSE TO ANALYZE AND PREDICT POTENTIAL RISK AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO HELP CONTROL CURRENT AND PREVENT FUTURE PROBLEMS. PROGRAMS FOR COVERED EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS FOR EMPLOYERS HELP THEM MAKE GOOD HEALTH A PART OF THEIR CULTURE. IHA OFFERS A 24-HOUR MEDICAL HELP LINE WITH ACCESS TO A REGISTERED NURSE, CASE MANAGEMENT, DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH COACHES. IHA ALSO ESTABLISHED AN ADVANCED PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH) PILOT PROGRAM IN JANUARY 2009. THE PCMH PROGRAM INCLUDED 18 DIVERSE PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES ACROSS WNY, 130 PHYSICIANS AND NEARLY 50,000 IHA MEMBERS. THE PRACTICES WORKED TOWARD IMPROVED QUALITY OF CARE WITH EXPANDED ACCESS TO ALLOW SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS AND AFTER-HOURS CARE; ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY TO INCLUDE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS AND EMAILS WITH PATIENTS; AND A COMPREHENSIVE CARE TEAM FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK OF HAVING A CHRONIC CONDITION. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO HELP IMPLEMENT NEW OFFICE PROCEDURES. ANOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE PCMH MODEL WAS THAT IT ALSO INCLUDED MANY OF THE FEDERAL HEALTH CARE REFORM EFFORTS INCLUDING PREVENTION AND WELLNESS THROUGH COORDINATED CARE, EVIDENCED-BASED GUIDELINES TO GAUGE OUTCOMES AND REFORM OF PHYSICIAN PAYMENT TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY. IHA DEVOTED TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT ENABLED THE 130 PHYSICIANS IN THIS PROGRAM TO REDESIGN THEIR PRACTICES. IHA ALSO PROVIDED DETAILED MEMBER INFORMATION TO ENABLE OUR PHYSICIANS TO MANAGE CARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IHA MEMBERS. AT THE END OF THE PILOT IN DECEMBER, 2011, THE 18 PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INVOLVED IN THE PILOT PROGRAM ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION BY THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE (NCQA). IN 2012, IHA EVOLVED ITS SUCCESSFUL PCMH CARE MODEL FOR PRIMARY CARE INTO A MORE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CALLED THE PRIMARY CONNECTION, WHICH OFFICIALLY BEGAN JULY 1, 2012. THE INITIATIVE CONNECTS A STRONG, COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES WITH SPECIALISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. PRACTICES ARE UNDERGOING TRANSFORMATION TO IMPROVE CARE COORDINATION, ACCESS AND AVAILABILITY. THE PRIMARY CONNECTION FOSTERS INTERDEPENDENCY AND INTENSE COLLABORATION AMONG THE PRACTICES TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT SPECIFIC CARE COORDINATION PROGRAMS (SUCH AS HOSPITAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, CARE TRANSITION PROGRAMS FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME), DESIGNATED PRACTICE RESOURCES (SUCH AS PHARMACISTS PROVIDING MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT, IMBEDDED BEHAVIORAL COUNSELORS WITHIN PRACTICES), AND CARE COORDINATION CONTRACTS BETWEEN PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE PHYSICIANS. THE PRIMARY CONNECTION PRACTICES ARE CLOSELY MONITORED FOR PERFORMANCE AND ADHERENCE TO THE TENETS OF THE TRIPLE AIM. THE PATIENT CENTRIC MODEL IS A VIABLE WAY TO ACHIEVE THE TRIPLE AIM: BETTER HEALTH, BETTER CARE AND LOWER COSTS. HEALTH CARE REFORM INITIATIVES ENCOURAGE THIS TYPE OF CARE DELIVERY, AND IHA AND THESE PROGRESSIVE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF WHAT THE NATION WILL BE DOING. THESE PRACTICES ARE REIMBURSED UNDER AN INNOVATIVE HYBRID REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY THAT RETAINS ELEMENTS OF FEE-FOR-SERVICE PAYMENT, BUT INCLUDES A RISK-ADJUSTED POPULATION-BASED CARE COORDINATION FEE AND A SHARED SAVINGS COMPONENT. THE HYBRID PAYMENT SYSTEM ALLOWS PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES TO MORE FULLY UTILIZE ANCILLARY NURSING AND MIDLEVEL STAFF, RECOGNIZES THE PRACTICES' EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT E-COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES, AND REWARDS EFFORTS TO WORK COOPERATIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH HOSPITALS AND SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS TO REDUCE MEDICALLY UNNECESSARY SERVICES AND POTENTIALLY AVOIDABLE ADMISSIONS. THIS PROGRESSIVE APPROACH INITIALLY INVOLVED 21 PRACTICES, THEIR 140 PHYSICIANS AND MORE THAN 54,000 PATIENTS AND HAS SINCE GROWN TO 29 PRACTICES AND 188 PHYSICIANS, SERVING 91,838 PATIENTS. AS PART OF IHA'S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY, ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY OF HEALTH CARE, THE HEALTH CARE INSURER IS ATTEMPTING TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS AND PREVENT HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS AND READMISSIONS THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES. IHA RECOGNIZES CARE COORDINATION AMONG PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS - INCLUDING HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES AND OTHERS - IMPROVES EFFICIENCY AND PATIENT OUTCOMES. IHA PROVIDES PRACTICE CARE COORDINATORS (PCC) TO THE 29 PHYSICIAN OFFICES OF THE PRIMARY CONNECTION. THE PCC'S ARE WORKING RIGHT WITHIN PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES AS EXTENDED CASE MANAGERS TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY, EFFICIENT AND COORDINATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES. USING A TEAM APPROACH WITH THE OFFICE PRACTICES TO OPTIMIZE A MEMBER'S CARE, THE PCC PLANS, COORDINATES AND EVALUATES ALL OPTIONS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN FOR THE PATIENT. IN ADDITION, IHA HAS QUALITY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS IN PLACE WITH SELECT HIGH-PERFORMING PROVIDERS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES IN THE COMMUNITY. IT ALSO WORKS WITH THE COMMUNITY OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO MANAGE AND DEVELOP INNOVATIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO COVERAGE AND TO REDUCE MEDICAL EXPENSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. OTHER MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDE PREVENTIVE CARE WITH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE P2 COLLABORATIVE OF WESTERN NEW YORK (P2), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE IN WESTERN NEW YORK. IT DEPENDS ON UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION AMONG KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND THE SHARING OF CLINICAL INFORMATION, AS WELL AS THE ADOPTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS, THROUGH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS HEALTHELINK. THE IHA HEALTH COACH PROGRAM OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING EDUCATION AND CARE COORDINATION, TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF IHA MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES. HEALTH COACHES ARE LICENSED REGISTERED NURSES, DIETITIANS, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND OTHER CERTIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO ENCOURAGE SELF-MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATE MEMBERS ON LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE. THEY PROVIDE PERSONALIZED SERVICES TO HELP MEMBERS MAKE LASTING CHANGES TO ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. EXAMPLES OF THEIR SUPPORT INCLUDE HELPING DEVELOP A DIET PLAN TO ASSIST WITH WEIGHT LOSS, ASSISTANCE WITH A SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITION OR COMPILING A LIST OF QUESTIONS FOR THE MEMBER TO ASK HIS/HER DOCTOR. OUR HEALTH COACHES AND DISEASE MANAGER'S FREQUENTLY ENGAGE IN ON-SITE WORKPLACE WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS EMPLOYEE HEALTH FAIRS. THEY ALSO REGULARLY REACH OUT TO SUPPORT MEMBERS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING A CHRONIC DISEASE OR CARE OPPORTUNITY. IHA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY, ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY OF HEALTH CARE THROUGH MANY COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. IHA COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKERS (CHOWS) ARE BASED IN THE COMMUNITY, MAKING HOME VISITS TO MEDISOURCE MEMBERS IN NEED THROUGHOUT ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN TARGETED NEIGHBORHOODS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS BEHAVIORS AND BELIEFS. CHOWS SPECIFICALLY WORK WITH MEMBERS WHO INAPPROPRIATELY UTILIZE SERVICES, AS WELL AS HIGH-RISK PATIENTS WHO HAVE UNMANAGED OR END-STAGE CHRONIC DISEASES. THESE DEDICATED WORKERS ALSO PROVIDE CARE COORDINATION SERVICES TO MEMBERS IN NEED OF PREVENTIVE SERVICES, SCREENINGS OR A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER, AND OFFER SPECIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE MAMMOGRAPHY BUS. CHOWS COLLABORATE WITH IHA'S CASE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO BRING MEMBERS HOPE AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX ISSUES. IHA'S MEDICARE FAMILY CHOICE PLAN IS A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE SPECIAL NEEDS PLAN OFFERED IN NURSING FACILITIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK. FAMILY CHOICE OF NEW YORK IS A CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY THAT WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AREA NURSING HOMES, PHY
DURING THE UNPRECEDENTED NOVEMBER 2014 SNOWSTORM,THE INDEPENDENT HEALTH FOUNDATION TEAMED UP WITH TELADOC TO PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS TO ANY WESTERN NEW YORKERS WHO WERE UNABLE TO REACH THEIR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS. THE STORM CAUSED WIDESPREAD CLOSURE OF DOCTORS' OFFICES. THIS NON-EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE OPTION PROVIDES TIMELY ACCESS TO A NETWORK OF HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL CONSULTATION WITH U.S. BOARD-CERTIFIED, STATE-LICENSED PHYSICIANS WHO CAN DIAGNOSE AND TREAT MANY NON-EMERGENT MEDICAL ISSUES VIA PHONE, SECURE ONLINE VIDEO OR MOBILE APPLICATIONS 24 HOURS A DAY. IHA WAS PROUD TO BE ABLE TO OFFER THIS SERVICE TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS SAFELY ACCESS A PHYSICIAN. IN ADDITION, IHA DEVELOPS AND CONDUCTS EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND BENEFIT INITIATIVES THAT HELP MEMBERS LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES AND HELP EMPLOYERS CONTROL HEALTH CARE COSTS. INCLUDED AMONG THESE INITIATIVES ARE PREVIOUS COMMUNITY WELLNESS AWARENESS PROGRAMS: PRACTICE EXCELLENCE, THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PAY FOR PERFORMANCE PROGRAM, AND THE IDEALIZED DESIGN OF CLINICAL OFFICE PRACTICE, A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH TO RE-DESIGN PHYSICIAN OFFICES TO BE MORE PATIENT-CENTRIC. IHA ALSO CONTRACTED WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN A HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT (HCRA) PAY FOR PERFORMANCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT (P4P) TO SUPPORT REGIONAL EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE BY DEVELOPING A STANDARDIZED PHYSICIAN PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING SYSTEM. THIS GRANT EXPIRED DECEMBER 31, 2009; HOWEVER AT THE END OF THIS GRANT PERIOD THE THREE REGIONAL HEALTH PLANS ENDORSED A CONTINUATION STRATEGY FOR THE QUALITY MEASURES COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM. THE PLANS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE REGULAR DATA EXTRACTS TO P2 COLLABORATIVE'S DESIGNATED DATA MANAGEMENT VENDOR, VIPS, WHO PERFORMS DATA AGGREGATION AND ANALYSIS. THE P2 COLLABORATIVE THEN REPORTS THIS PERFORMANCE DATA TO PROVIDERS VIA A SECURE INTERNET-BASED PORTAL. EACH PLAN PROVIDES ONGOING FUNDING FOR THE QUALITY MEASURES COLLABORATIVE PROPORTIONATE TO ITS RESPECTIVE MARKET SHARE. IHA ALSO SUBSIDIZES INDIGENT CARE AND HEALTH CARE INITIATIVES UNDER HCRA AND CONTRIBUTES TO A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION POOL, LARGELY TO FUND GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION EXPENSES. IHA IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COVERED LIVES ASSESSMENT BASED ON THE REGION IN WHICH THE MEMBER RESIDES AND HIS/HER ENROLLMENT STATUS (FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL). SURCHARGES AND COVERED LIVES REMITTANCES ARE REQUIRED MONTHLY, AND TOTALED APPROXIMATELY $14 MILLION DURING 2014. IHA IS THE PRIMARY DEVELOPER OF MY ONLINE RECORD TO ACCESS RESOURCES (MORTAR), A SOFTWARE PROGRAM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY POPULATIONS TO IDENTIFY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CONCERNS AND THEN ASSIST PEOPLE IN CONNECTING WITH SERVICES TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. MORTAR CAPTURES DATA RELATED TO A PERSON'S HEALTH (MEDICATIONS, HEALTH STATUS, FAMILY HISTORY, ETC.) BUT ALSO INCORPORATES LIVING CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT HEALTH, SUCH AS NOT HAVING ELECTRICITY OR LIVING IN AN UNSAFE HOME. THE INITIATIVE RECOGNIZES THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BARRIERS THESE POPULATIONS OFTEN ENCOUNTER IN ACCESSING HEALTH CARE. MORTAR WORKS TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL'S NEED FOR OBTAINING A VARIETY OF SERVICES, FROM APPLYING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AND FINDING A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN TO GETTING INFORMATION AND COUNSEL ON MEDICAL CONDITIONS, NUTRITION AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE, AS WELL AS ADDRESSING OTHER SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, FOR EXAMPLE HEATING SUPPORT AND OBTAINING PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS. IHA CONTRIBUTED 73 HOURS OF PERSONNEL SUPPORT - THE EQUIVALENT OF $3,481 - TO THIS INITIATIVE FROM JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 2014. IT IS OUR HOPE THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCE ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND OTHERS, AS WE ATTEMPT TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SOCIAL AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS. MORTAR WILL SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATIONS AS THEY ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE THEIR CLIENTS' LIVES AND ADDRESS SOCIAL PROBLEMS WITH SOCIAL SOLUTIONS, RATHER THAN MEDICAL SOLUTIONS. THERE IS AN EXPECTATION THAT THIS PROGRAM CAN BE BROUGHT TO OTHERS LOCATED IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. IHA'S REDSHIRT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM PROVIDES IHA EMPLOYEES AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER IN THEIR COMMUNITY, WHILE PROMOTING IHA AS A COMPANY WHO IS WILLING TO HELP GIVE BACK TO WNY. REDSHIRT EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE THE REDSHIRT TREATMENT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DIRECT EMPLOYEE INTERACTION AND EXHIBIT IHA'S MESSAGE OF QUALITY CARE THROUGHOUT WNY. THE REDSHIRT TREATMENT IS A COMPANY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO DEMONSTRATE OUR CORE VALUES OF BEING PASSIONATE, CARING, RESPECTFUL, COLLABORATIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE. DURING 2014, 231 IHA EMPLOYEES SERVED AS REDSHIRT VOLUNTEERS. IN TOTAL, THESE INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEERED AT 63 COMMUNITY EVENTS, WHICH REPRESENTED 693 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME. IHA ENCOURAGES ITS MANAGEMENT TEAM AND EMPLOYEES TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. TO THIS END, WE ARE PROUD TO SAY MORE THAN 80 MEMBERS OF OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM ARE VOLUNTEERS OR ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS AS DIRECTORS ON COMMUNITY BOARDS. THE IHA EMPLOYEE DRESS DOWN DAY AND MONTH PROGRAM ALLOWS EMPLOYEES TO MAKE A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION IN EXCHANGE FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF DRESSING DOWN FOR WORK. THIS PROGRAM HAS RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND DEMONSTRATES THE GOODWILL OF IHA EMPLOYEES. THE PROGRAM IS EMPLOYEE-DRIVEN WITH A GOAL TO BROADLY SUPPORT MANY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT WESTERN NEW YORK. IN 2014, IHA RAISED NEARLY $126,000 FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, IHA EMPLOYEES SUPPORT THE UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY CARE CAMPAIGN. THE UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKS TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD BY FOCUSING ON WELLNESS, INCOME AND EDUCATION. IT PROMOTES LONG-TERM GOOD HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE, AND WORKS TO CREATE LONG-LASTING CHANGES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY IN ERIE COUNTY. IHA CONDUCTS A MONTH-LONG CAMPAIGN EACH FALL TO RAISE MONEY FOR UNITED WAY. IHA CARES ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THE 2014-2015 CAMPAIGN RAISED MORE THAN $90,000. THE COMMUNITY ALSO BENEFITS FROM IHA'S SPONSORSHIPS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. ONE EXAMPLE IS IHA'S COMMITMENT OF SUPPORT TO THEATRE OF YOUTH'S (TOY) HEALTH SERIES, A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES THAT FOCUSES ON HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES IN CHILDREN. THERE IS ALSO A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YMCA BUFFALO NIAGARA AND IHA THAT INTEGRATES PERSONAL AND FAMILY FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH ON-SITE MEDICAL SERVICES IN A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART, 92,000-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY THAT OPENED IN EARLY 2013. IHA HAS PROVIDED $2 MILLION TOWARDS THIS INITIATIVE. THE NEW YMCA HAS AN ON-SITE PRESENCE OFFERING HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING CUSTOMIZED FITNESS PROGRAMS TARGETING OBESITY. YMCA BUFFALO NIAGARA AND IHA ALSO TEAMED UP WITH LOCAL PARKS THIS SUMMER TO PROMOTE THE VALUE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND ENCOURAGE WESTERN NEW YORK RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. BETWEEN JUNE AND AUGUST, 2014 THE WNY COMMUNITY WAS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN FREE 60-MINUTE FITNESS CLASSES WITH YMCA-CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS AT 12 AREA PARKS. IHA AND THE YMCA ALSO DEVELOPED THE FITNESS PROGRAM FITSTART, A STRUCTURED, EVIDENCE-BASED, 12-WEEK EXERCISE PROGRAM DESIGNED AROUND THE CONCEPT OF SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING (8-10 PARTICIPANTS TO TWO PERSONAL TRAINERS) TO TEACH MEMBERS HOW TO SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY EXERCISE. PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO DESIGN AN EXERCISE PROGRAM, AS WELL AS DEVELOP A SENSE OF BELONGING AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS TO GIVE A FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH. THIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH THE YMCA IS A VISIBLE SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY, AN INITIATIVE THAT IS IN LINE WITH IHA'S EFFORTS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE AND DEVELOP WESTERN NEW YORK AS A HIGH-QUALITY, HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITY.
IN AN EFFORT TO FURTHER PROMOTE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY,IHA JOINED FORCES WITH SNYDER CORPORATION AND FITNESS RIDGE WORLDWIDE TO BRING THE BIGGEST LOSER RESORT NIAGARA TO WNY AT THE BEAVER HOLLOW CONFERENCE CENTER IN WYOMING COUNTY. THE RESORT FOCUSES ON EXERCISE, HEALTH NUTRITION AND EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR OWN HEALTH AND GIVES THEM THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ADOPT LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO STAY HEALTHY AND REDUCE THEIR RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASE LIKE DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE. IHA IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE $3 MILLION TOWARDS THIS INITIATIVE. THIS INCLUDED $50,000 IN FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED IN 2014 TO KEY EMPLOYER GROUPS FOR ONE-WEEK STAYS AT THE RESORT. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS EXPERIENCED A FULL-IMMERSION PROGRAM OF NUTRITION, LIFE COACHING AND FITNESS EDUCATION IN A CONTROLLED AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THEY ALSO HAD A CHANCE TO TRY A VARIETY OF FITNESS CLASSES TAILORED TO ALL FITNESS LEVELS. IHA HAS ALSO JOINED TOGETHER WITH THE BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE TO OPEN THE FIRST OF EIGHT PERMANENT SCIENCE STUDIOS AT THE MUSEUM. CALLED "EXPLORE YOU PRESENTED BY INDEPENDENT HEALTH," THE THEMED STUDIO ALLOWS VISITORS TO EXPLORE ANATOMY AND LEARN ABOUT IMPORTANT CHOICES THEY CAN MAKE TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH. THE EXHIBIT OPENED IN MARCH OF 2012 AND WILL BE OPEN FOR 10 YEARS. IN CONNECTION TO THE EXHIBIT, IN FEBRUARY 2013 AND 2014, IHA HOSTED AN "EXPLORE TOGETHER" FREE EVENT FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT HEALTH TOPICS THROUGH INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES AND PRESENTATIONS. IHA IS ALSO PROUD TO PARTNER WITH LARKIN SQUARE TO SPONSOR MANY COMMUNITY EVENTS AND HELP BRING HEALTHY INITIATIVES TO THIS NEWLY REVITALIZED PUBLIC GATHERING SPACE ALL YEAR LONG. IHA COLLABORATED WITH FOOD TRUCKS PARTICIPATING IN LARKIN SQUARE'S FOOD TRUCK TUESDAYS EVENTS FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER, 2014 TO HELP THEM OFFER HEALTHY MENU ITEMS THAT ARE CONSIDERED TO BE LOWER IN FAT, SATURATED FAT, CHOLESTEROL AND SODIUM. NEW IN 2014, IHA TEAMED UP WITH THE BUFFALO BILLS AS THEIR OFFICIAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PARTNER. IHA AND THE BILLS ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE INDEPENDENT HEALTH AND BUFFALO BILLS HEALTH & WELLNESS CHALLENGE, A COMMUNITY-WIDE FITNESS AND NUTRITION PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING. OVERALL, MORE THAN 2,300 INDIVIDUALS IN THE REGION COMPLETED THE FIRST CHALLENGE, WHICH RAN FROM OCTOBER 6 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2014. THE BUFFALO BILLS AND IHA WILL ALSO WORK TOGETHER TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY EATING AMONG OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME THROUGH THE INDEPENDENT HEALTH FOUNDATION'S FITNESS FOR KIDS CHALLENGE AND THE BUFFALO BILLS PLAY 60 CHALLENGE. IN ADDITION, IHA SPONSORS THE HILLSIDE WORK SCHOLARSHIP CONNECTION TO HELP ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. BY ENGAGING OUR YOUTH THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS SUCH AS HILLSIDE'S, IHA CAN MAKE A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY'S FUTURE. AS AN EMPLOYMENT PARTNER, IHA NOT ONLY RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF HELPING STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, BUT GRADUATE WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE THEY NEED FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS. IHA FURTHER COLLABORATES WITH THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY IN ITS AFFILIATION WITH THE HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL THAT WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD. IN ADDITION TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, IHA IN 2014 FORMED A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH CAPITAL DISTRICT PHYSICIANS HEALTH PLAN (CDPHP), AN ALBANY-BASED HEALTH PLAN, TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE ON A NUMBER OF LEVELS TO FURTHER TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE IN OUR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES, WHILE REMAINING INDEPENDENT. LEADERS FROM BOTH ORGANIZATIONS ARE WORKING COLLABORATIVELY, UTILIZING COMBINED INTELLECTS AND JOINT EXPERTISE TO SEEK WAYS TO IMPROVE OUR TECHNOLOGIES, MANAGE RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY, AND GROW OUR REVENUES. THE LEARNING AND DISCIPLINE THAT WILL COME FROM WORKING TOGETHER WILL GREATLY ACCELERATE BOTH ORGANIZATIONS' RESPECTIVE ABILITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PROVIDER PARTNERS AND CUSTOMERS. WNYHEALTHENET FURTHERS IHA'S COMMITMENT TO REDUCING THE COST OF AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY. WNYHEALTHENET OPTIMIZES THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT INFORMATION THAT SPEEDS THE DELIVERY AND ACCURACY OF VITAL ELIGIBILITY, CLAIM STATUS, REFERRAL AND AUTHORIZATION INFORMATION TO THE PROVIDER COMMUNITY, AND WESTERN NEW YORK'S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE ("HEALTHELINK") - A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES AN INFORMATION EXCHANGE TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO CLINICAL INFORMATION AMONG HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH INSURERS. HEALTHELINK IS PART OF THE STATEWIDE HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK OF NEW YORK (SHIN-NY), A TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORK SPANNING THE ENTIRE STATE THAT ALLOWS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS EFFICIENT ACCESS TO THEIR PATIENTS' DATA. HEALTHELINK HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR ITS WORK IN BUILDING A REGIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND FOR TESTING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES BY BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, INCLUDING BEING NAMED A BEACON COMMUNITY, AN EFFORT FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
AS OF DECEMBER 2014, NEARLY 3,300 WESTERN NEW YORK PROVIDERS HAVESIGNED PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS; MORE THAN 50 DATA SOURCES ARE CONNECTED TO HEALTHELINK, APPROXIMATELY 139 MILLION RESULTS (LAB, RADIOLOGY AND TRANSCRIBED REPORTS, AND MORE THAN 701,000 COMMUNITY-WIDE CONSENTS HAVE BEEN SIGNED BY PATIENTS AUTHORIZING TREATING PHYSICIANS TO ACCESS THEIR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS THROUGH HEALTHELINK. IHA COORDINATES THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 182,524 MEMBERS OF IHA'S COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS UNDER ARTICLE 44 OF THE NEW YORK PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PRODUCTS AS ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND MEDICARE MANAGED CARE PRODUCTS AS ADMINISTERED BY CMS. THE COMPANY PROVIDES HEALTH BENEFITS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN WESTERN NEW YORK AND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE QUALITY OF SERVICES IS EVIDENCED BY IHA BEING NAMED A J.D. POWER 2014 CUSTOMER CHAMPION FOR DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE. IHA WAS ALSO THE SECOND HIGHEST RANKED HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN IN THE NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY REGION, ACCORDING TO J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES 2014 MEMBER HEALTH PLAN STUDY(SM). THE ANNUAL STUDY RANKS MEMBERS' EXPERIENCES IN SIX CATEGORIES, INCLUDING COVERAGE AND BENEFITS; INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION; PROVIDER CHOICE; CUSTOMER SERVICE; CLAIMS PROCESSING AND COST. WITHIN THE NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY REGION, IHA ACHIEVED THE FIRST OR SECOND HIGHEST MEMBER SATISFACTION RATING IN THE REGION FOR NEARLY EVERY CATEGORY. THE STUDY, CONDUCTED THROUGH AN ONLINE SURVEY, WAS BASED ON THE RESPONSES OF 34,315 MEMBERS IN 138 HEALTH PLANS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. FOR THE 17TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, IHA ALSO RECEIVED THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE'S (NCQA) HIGHEST ACCREDITATION STATUS OF "EXCELLENT" FOR OUR COMMERCIAL HMO/POS AND MEDICARE LINES OF BUSINESS, AS WELL AS THE 2ND HIGHEST ACCREDITATION STATUS OF "COMMENDABLE" FOR OUR COMMERCIAL PPO AND MEDICAID LINES OF BUSINESS. IHA IS AGAIN THE ONLY LOCAL PLAN IN WESTERN NEW YORK TO RECEIVE THIS RECOGNITION, WHICH IS PROOF THAT ITS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED PATIENT CARE AND SATISFACTION ARE WORKING. LONG BEFORE THE ENACTMENT OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA), IHA WAS TAKING STEPS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE IN WESTERN NEW YORK, PROVIDING OUR MEMBERS WITH MANY OF THE QUALITY COVERAGE AND MARKET REFORM PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE LAW ($0 COPAY FOR PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AGE-EXTENSION RIDERS UP TO AGE 26, NO LIFETIME LIMITS ON MEMBERS' COVERAGE, AND COMPREHENSIVE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL REVIEW PROCESSES TO ENSURE OUR MEMBERS RECEIVED NEEDED HEALTH CARE SERVICES). IHA CONTINUES TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF HEALTH CARE FOR OUR REGION, AS ACHIEVING HEALTH CARE REFORM WILL REQUIRE COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP, WIDE-RANGING PARTNERSHIPS AND RENEWED COLLABORATION AMONG DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS. BY FOCUSING ON COLLABORATION AND HEALTH ENGAGEMENT, IHA CAN HELP BUILD A CULTURE OF HEALTH IN OUR REGION. AS A COMMUNITY, WE MUST CONTINUE TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE FITNESS, FOSTER PREVENTION AND ENGAGE PEOPLE IN BETTER HEALTH. THESE EFFORTS WILL HELP PEOPLE MAKE POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES AND REDUCE CHRONIC DISEASE - ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR LOWERING HEALTH CARE COSTS AND IMPROVING THE OVERALL HEALTH STATUS OF OUR COMMUNITY. IHA'S COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS ARE HAVING AN IMPACT. RECENTLY, THE COMMONWEALTH FUND REPORT RANKED BUFFALO 54TH BEST AMONG 306 MEDICARE SERVICE AREAS FOR QUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF CARE. IHA WAS IN THE TOP 10 PERCENT FOR ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY AND IN THE TOP QUARTILE FOR PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND OVERALL PERFORMANCE. THIS RANKING IS EVEN MORE IMPRESSIVE GIVEN THAT BUFFALO IS CITED AS THE THIRD-POOREST CITY IN THE U.S. AND THE STUDY REVEALED A STRONG CORRELATION BETWEEN POVERTY AND A POOR SCORE AMONG THE RANKED AREAS. ADDITIONALLY, THE COLLABORATIVE WORK UNDER WAY IN WESTERN NEW YORK WAS RECOGNIZED IN A RECENTLY RELEASED CASE STUDY ON REGIONAL HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT BY THE COMMONWEALTH FUND, "BUFFALO AND WESTERN NEW YORK: COLLABORATING TO IMPROVE HEALTH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE BY LEVERAGING SOCIAL CAPITAL," WHICH TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT THE REASONS FOR OUR REGION'S SUCCESS. THESE REPORTS EMPHASIZE THE NEED FOR LOCAL SOLUTIONS AND WIDESPREAD ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION TO ACHIEVE THE "TRIPLE AIM" OF BETTER HEALTH, BETTER CARE AND LOWER COSTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2MICHAEL CROPP, MARK JOHNSON, JOHN RODGERS, THOMAS J. FOELS, JOHN MINEO, AND MICHAEL FASO HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (BOARD MEMBERS OF A RELATED TAXABLE ENTITY). SIDNEY N. WEISS, R. MARSHALL WINGATE, STUART ANGERT, FRANK COLANTUONO, MICHAEL CROPP, MOISES SUDIT, NORA SULLIVAN, MARK JOHNSON, JAMES WALLESHAUSER, JOHN RODGERS, AND JOHN MINEO HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (BOARD MEMBERS OF A RELATED TAXABLE ENTITY). R. MARSHALL WINGATE, FRANK COLANTUONO, MARK JOHNSON, AND ANN PENTKOWSKI HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (PRIVATE ENTERPRISE).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF IHA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FINAL FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CINDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION'S (IHA) CONFLICT OF INTEREST REPORTING POLICY ENCOMPASSES ALL CURRENT IHA OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING KEY EMPLOYEES) OF THE ORGANIZATION. EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT WITH IHA TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT THEY ARE PARTY TO OR THAT THEY OBSERVED, TO A MANAGEMENT OR INDEPENDENT HEALTH'S CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR REVIEW BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE OF INDEPENDENT HEALTH. CONFLICTS ARE ALSO IDENTIFIED ANNUALLY WHEN THE SIGNED EMPLOYEE ATTESTATIONS, CONFIDENTIAL QUESTIONNAIRES & PLEDGE OF CONFIDENTIALITY AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE FORM (FOR KEY EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD) ARE RECEIVED. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS IDENTIFIED, THE INDIVIDUAL IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS RELATED TO THIS TRANSACTION. THE RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICT REVIEW WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN MEETING MINUTES MAINTAINED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC. (IHA) APPOINTED A GROUP OF BOARD MEMBERS TO ACT AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE BOD ANNUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CEO PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF HIS/HER DIRECT REPORTS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND ADVISEMENT BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. TO DETERMINE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVE ELIGIBILITY OF THE CEO, THE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND OTHER SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND ANY COMPARABLE DATA (COMPENSATION OF SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SIZED ORGANIZATIONS). COMPARABILITY DATA MAY BE OBTAINED VIA THE FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR COMPENSATION SURVEYS OR STUDIES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, IN DELIBERATIONS WITH THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVE FOR THE CEO. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL DOCUMENT THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE BOD WILL THEN RATIFY ALL DECISIONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AT ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. IHA'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICY/PROCESS IS AN ANNUAL PROCESS (LAST PERFORMED IN 2014). THE CEO EXCLUDES HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM DELIBERATIONS WHEN DISCUSSING HIS/HER COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19UPON REQUEST, THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE AVAILABLE: A COPY OF ITS 990, ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 9:JUDY FELDMAN - 8421 LAKEWOOD CT., EAST AMHERST, NY 14051 LOU DISERAFINO - 40274 WARREN GLEN LN., LEEBURG, VA 20175

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S$8,583,102FMV
MASON INSURANCE CORPORATION
S$5,268,931FMV
INDEPENDENT HEALTH CORPORATION
S$213,141,306FMV

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