SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0260105
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE AHCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, THE SECRETARY/TREASURER, AND ONE ADDITIONAL BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEMBER, SELECTED BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTS IN THE ABSENCE OF THE BOARD, AND REPORTS ITS ACTIONS TO THE BOARD AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO SETS COMPENSATION, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE AHCA PRESIDENT, SUBJECT TO BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION IS A SECTION 501(C)(6) TRADE ASSOCIATION COMPOSED OF REGULAR MEMBERS THAT ARE ORGANIZED GROUPS OF CARE FACILITIES WITHIN THE CONFINES OF A STATE DISTRICT, TERRITORY OR POSSESSION OF THE UNITED STATES("AFFILIATE ASSOCIATIONS"); ANY CARE FACILITY THAT IS A MEMBER OF AN AFFILIATE ASSOCIATION IS ALSO A REQUIRED MEMBER OF AHCA. AHCA ALSO HAS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, WHO MAY BE INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, LLC'S, AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT EITHER (A) SUPPLY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES TO LONG TERM CARE PROVIDERS OR (B) ARE NOT SUPPLIERS, BUT HELP PROMOTE AHCA OBJECTIVES. AHCA ALSO HAS AN HONORARY MEMBERSHIP, WHICH MAY BE CONFERRED BY THE COUNCIL OF STATES ON THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RENDERED DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE HEALTH CARE FIELD OR TO AHCA. HONORARY MEMBERS MAY NOT VOTE BUT MAY SERVE ON COMMITTEES IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE AHCA BOARD OF GOVERNORS CONSISTS OF: - THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR AND SECRETARY/TREASURER - FIVE AT-LARGE MEMBERS - AN INDEPENDENT OWNER MEMBER - A MULTIFACILITY MEMBER - A REGIONAL MULTIFACILITY MEMBER - A NOT FOR PROFIT MEMBER - A REPRESENTATIVE OF NCAL - THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ASSISTED LIVING, A SUBDIVISION OF AHCA (SELECTED BY NCAL) - A REPRESENTATIVE OF ASHCAE, A SUBDIVISION OF AHCA (SELECTED BY ASHCAE) - AN ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MEMBER (SELECTED BY THE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS; NONVOTING) - THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR OF AHCA - THE PRESIDENT OF AHCA (NONVOTING) BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEMBERS ARE ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF STATES, BY SECRET BALLOT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B DUES RATES AND BY-LAWS CHANGES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE COUNCIL OF STATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE DRAFT OF THE 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. IT IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ELECTRONICALLY FOR REVIEW. ANY AND ALL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ARE ADDRESSED BY MANAGEMENT. IF ANY CHANGES TO THE FORM 990 ARE REQUIRED BASED ON REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, A REVISED VERSION IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DESIGNED TO HELP DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY FOR THE ORGANIZATION (I.E., EVERY "RESPONSIBLE PERSON") IDENTIFY SITUATIONS THAT PRESENT POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. EACH NEW RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE POLICY AND ACKNOWLEDGE IT IN WRITING. ANNUALLY, EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON MUST COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY IS INVOLVED THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALSO, ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS APPLYING FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WHICH INCLUDES A CONFLICT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND POLICY. MEMBERS OF THE CREDENTIALING COMMITTEE REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS. ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS FOR EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY HUMAN RESOURCES. CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE CHAIR OR THE CHAIR'S DESIGNEE, AS WELL AS ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A ALL COMPENSATION AWARDED TO THE CEO/PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS BASED UPON COMPARABILITY DATA PROVIDED BY A NATIONALLY KNOWN COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM WITH SPECIAL EXPERTISE IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. TRADE ASSOCIATION MARKET. THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT IS THEN COMMUNICATED TO THE HR DEPARTMENT BY THE BOARD CHAIR, IN WRITING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 NOT NORMALLY MADE AVAILABLE TO GENERAL PUBLIC, BUT FURNISHED TO ANY MEMBER ON REQUEST. ALSO, THE BY-LAWS ARE ACCESSIBLE IN A MEMBERS-ONLY SECTION OF THE WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G POLICY CONSULTANTS 1,061,475. CONTRACT MGMT SERVICES 180,411. PERIODICAL & PUBLICATION SERVICES 287,764. GENERAL CONSULTANTS 2,683,571. OTHER PROF. FEES 41,273.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: SWAP AGREEMENT GAIN 112,045.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE AUDIT REVIEW PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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