2025-08-11T09:46:40-05:00 2024-09-30 390859910 BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP 66 HUDSON BLVD E SUITE 2200 NEW YORK NY 10001 990 2023-10-01 842850813 HEALTH INFORMATION ALLIANCE INC HEAL 8887834410 10 NORTH MAIN STREET 6 WEST HARTFORD CT 061071935 JENN SEARLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8887834410 2025-08-11 1 1 MARY-EVELYN ANTONETTI P00431862 2126976900 2025-08-08 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JENN SEARLS 10 NORTH MAIN STREET 6 WEST HARTFORD CT 061071935 8484484 0 X HTTPS://CONNIECT.ORG/ X 2019 CT PROVISION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE MISSION OF HEALTH INFORMATION ALLIANCE INC. OR HIA IS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. THESE SERVICES EMPOWER CONSUMERS TO MAKE EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS AND PROMOTE PATIENT CENTERED CARE. THEY ALSO IMPROVE THE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND VALUE OF HEALTH CARE, WHILE REDUCING THE WASTE AND DUPLICATION OF SERVICES. THIS WILL SUPPORT CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING, KEEP CONFIDENTIAL HEALTH INFORMATION SECURE, AND MAKE PROGRESS TOWARD THE STATES PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS.THE MAJOR PROGRAMS ARE:1. ENHANCING THE PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE TO ALLOW FOR NEW FUNCTIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS IMAGE EXCHANGE AND E-REFERRALS.2. DEVELOPING DATA-SHARING USE CASES TO EXPAND ON HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS DENTAL HEALTH AND ELECTRONIC CASE REPORTING. 8 8 2 10 0 0 6896168 7326506 688184 1157978 0 0 0 0 7584352 8484484 0 0 0 0 2647435 2896096 0 0 0 4166799 5493713 6814234 8389809 770118 94675 7327807 7084623 1251734 913875 6076073 6170748 X HEALTH INFORMATION ALLIANCE, INC. ("HIA") WAS INCORPORATED AS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NEUTRAL, AND TRUSTED ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE CONNECTICUT'S STATEWIDE HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (HIE) SERVICES, UNDER THE BRAND NAME CONNIE. (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE COMPANY WAS ESTABLISHED ON JULY 17, 2019 PURSUANT TO CGS SEC. 17B-59D TO EMPOWER CONSUMERS TO MAKE EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS, PROMOTE PATIENT-CENTERED CARE, IMPROVE THE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND VALUE OF HEALTH CARE, REDUCE WASTE AND DUPLICATION OF SERVICES, SUPPORT CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING, KEEP CONFIDENTIAL HEALTH INFORMATION SECURE AND MAKE PROGRESS TOWARD THE STATE'S PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS. 0 0 7389273 1157978 HIA LAUNCHED HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE SERVICES TO PROVIDE VALUE TO THE HEALTH ECOSYSTEM ACROSS CONNECTICUT. DURING 2021, HIA OFFICIALLY COMMENCED OPERATIONS AND HAS ONBOARDED HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS. HIA HAS BECOME A CENTRALIZED SOURCE FOR THE SEAMLESS TRANSFER OF DATA BETWEEN DIFFERENT INTERESTED PARTIES INCLUDING HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS, LABS, PROVIDERS, AND OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGES. HIA CONTINUALLY DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES FUNCTIONAL SERVICES TO ADD VALUABLE DATA AND INFORMATION FOR PROVIDERS AND PATIENTS ALIKE. 7389273 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 X JENN SEARLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8887834410 10 NORTH MAIN STREET 6 WEST HARTFORD CT 061071935 X ALLEN DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 0.75 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA STUMP BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/31/2023) 0.75 0.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK CHARMEL BOARD MEMBER 0.75 0.00 X 0 0 0 STACIA STROUSS BOARD MEMBER 0.75 0.00 X 0 0 0 CLAUDIO GUALTIERI TREASURER 0.75 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSE CRESPO BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 4/2024) 0.75 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUMIT SAJNANI CHAIR 0.75 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREA BARTON REEVES BOARD MEMBER 0.75 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK RAYMOND BOARD MEMBER 0.75 0.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM PRIZIO BOARD MEMBER (FROM 4/2024) 0.75 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENN SEARLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 281875 0 31200 MICHELLE PUHLICK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 308091 0 31200 589966 0 62400 2 0 1 0 CRISP (CSS) 7160 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE STE 10 COLUMBIA MD 21046 IT/INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES 4384191 UCONN HEALTH 263 FARMINGTON AVE FARMINGTON CT 06030 CONSULTING SERVICES 256931 CASTLEMARK CONSULTING LLC 2406 OAKLAND DR BONHAM TX 75418 CONSULTING SERVICES 225150 DAY PITNEY LLP PO BOX 935743 ATLANTA GA 31193 LEGAL SERVICES 126677 IT HEALTH PARTNERS LLC 13 LENA AVENUE PLAINVILLE CT 06062 CONSULTING SERVICES 101625 5 7326506 7326506 SERVICE REVENUE 518210 1157978 1157978 1157978 8484484 1157978 0 0 X 703917 566997 136920 2109264 1788817 320447 52641 44863 7778 30274 25386 4888 214891 139845 75046 98309 98309 4849777 4738769 111008 62129 62129 11704 11704 26026 26026 5840 5840 48021 15637 32384 158794 158794 MEMBERSHIP DUES 18222 6830 11392 8389809 7389273 1000536 0 3705520 4801897 2677502 1032754 688184 1091974 256601 157998 7327807 7084623 1251734 913875 1251734 913875 X 6076073 6170748 6076073 6170748 7327807 7084623 94675 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 367153 12133598 6628017 6896168 7326506 33351442 367153 12133598 6628017 6896168 7326506 33351442 33351442 33351442 2791002 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 8484484 0 8484484 0 8484484 8389809 0 8389809 0 8389809 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT FROM NOTE 2 OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: THE COMPANY HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES EXCEPT FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE COMPANY DID NOT RECEIVE ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023. THE COMPANY ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, WHICH PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR HOW ENTITIES SHOULD RECOGNIZE, MEASURE, PRESENT AND DISCLOSE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN THEIR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COMPANY MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THE COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023, THE COMPANY DID NOT RECORD ANY PENALTIES OR INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THERE ARE NO TAX EXAMINATIONS PENDING OR IN PROGRESS. X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 MICHELLE PUHLICK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 250620 0 57471 0 0 0 0 0 31200 0 339291 0 0 0 JENN SEARLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 281875 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31200 0 313075 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 EACH INDIVIDUAL IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT TOWARDS GOALS SET AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE COO'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. BASED ON THE OVERALL REVIEW OF THEIR PERFORMANCE AND BOARD GOALS MET, A BONUS AMOUNT IS DETERMINED AND DISTRIBUTED AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR. DURING THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR, BONUS DISTRIBUTIONS FOR BOTH FY22 AND FY23 FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL WERE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CRITERIA AND DISTRIBUTED: MICHELLE PUHLICK DURING THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR, THE BONUS DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FY22 AND FY23 FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL WERE NOT YET DETERMINED. THE BONUS DISTRIBUTIONS FOR THESE TWO FISCAL YEARS WERE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CRITERIA AND DISTRIBUTED DURING THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR. AS A RESULT, NO BONUS AMOUNT IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(II), COLUMN C, NOR ON FORM 990 PART VII COLUMN D FOR: JENN SEARLS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A SECTION 3.3 OF THE BYLAWS DEFINES THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS FOLLOWS: THE BOARD SHALL BE COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING NINE MEMBERS: (I) ONE MEMBER WHO SHALL HAVE EXPERTISE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR CONSUMERS OF HEALTH CARE, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR; (II) ONE MEMBER WHO SHALL HAVE EXPERTISE AS A CLINICAL MEDICAL DOCTOR, APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE; (III) ONE MEMBER WHO SHALL HAVE EXPERTISE IN THE AREA OF HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION, APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; (IV) ONE MEMBER WHO SHALL HAVE EXPERTISE IN THE AREA OF CORPORATE LAW OR FINANCE, APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE; (V) ONE MEMBER WHO SHALL HAVE EXPERTISE IN GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; (VI) THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND THE SECRETARY OF THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, WHO SHALL SERVE AS EX OFFICIO, VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; (VII) THE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, DESIGNATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 19A-754A OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES, WHO SHALL SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD; AND (VIII) THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, OR THE COMMISSIONER'S DESIGNEE, WHO SHALL SERVE AS EX-OFFICIO, VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B HIA'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C HIA HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT, BUT NOT REPLACE, THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 10, SECTIONS 1-79 ET, SEQ. OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SECTIONS 1-84 & 1-85 REGARDING INTERESTS IN CONFLICT WITH DISCHARGE OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S DUTIES, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS GOVERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST APPLCIABLE TO NON PROFIT OR ALL TYPES OF CORPORATIONS. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE CORPORATION'S DIRECTORS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IF AN INTERESTED PERSON BELIEVE THAT HE OR SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, SUCH PERSON SHALL RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ALL FURTHER DISCUSSIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER GIVING RISE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND SHALL NOT VOTE ON ANY MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. AN INTERESTED PERSON IS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHETHER HE OR SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE OR SHE SHALL SEEK A DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. SUCH INTERESTED PERSON SHALL BE BOUND BY A DECISION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH RESPECT TO THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES EXIST REGARDING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD MEETING, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT GIVES RISE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. B. THE REMAINING DIRECTORS SHALL, THEY, IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION DETERMINE APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE CORPORATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. D. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE CORPORATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE CORPORATION AND SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DOCUMENT THE MEETING REGARDING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS GOVERNED BY BOARD POLICY. EMPLOYEES COMPENSATED BY THE ORGANIZATION ARE EVALUATED ANNUALLY FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE, SEEK INPUT ON MATTERS OF PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION, AND HAVE A REASONABLENESS DETERMINATION CONDUCTED WITH RESPECT TO PROPOSED COMPENSATION. RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMPENSATION BASED ON A REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA ARE OBTAINED DURING THIS PROCESS AND HOW CONCLUSIONS ARE REACHED, INCLUDING THE DATA RELIED UPON, ARE DOCUMENTED. DECISIONS REGARDING REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE ARRIVED AT INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT UNDUE INFLUENCE FROM ANY OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE COMPENSATION IS BEING DETERMINED. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTED A COMPENSATION STUDY IN JUNE 2023. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 HIA WILL MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. 990 PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1: PAYMENTS TO CRISP SHARED SERVICES (CSS), LISTED AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, INCLUDE AMOUNTS PAID FOR THE STAFF OF HEALTH INFORMATION ALLIANCE. THESE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE THEIR W-2S FROM CSS, PAID BY HEALTH INFORMATION ALLIANCE AS A PASS-THROUGH AMOUNT. HEALTH INFORMATION ALLIANCE TREATS THE STAFF FROM CSS AS ITS OWN EMPLOYEES IN EVERY OTHER WAY, AND SO THESE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED AS SALARY EXPENSE ON THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES AND ALSO INCLUDED ON PART VII, SECTION B FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR OF HEALTH INFORMATION ALLIANCE. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G BUCKNER CONSULTING GROUP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 45,188. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 45,188. CSS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,159,013. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 35,700. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,194,713. HES ADVISORS, LLC: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 803. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 803. HITRUST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 58,475. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 58,475. INTERN STIPEND: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,200. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,200. MEDICASOFT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 263,125. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 263,125. NOVUS INSIGHT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 15,430. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,430. SAM JENNIGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 600. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 600. SECURE EXCHANGE SOLUTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 54,375. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 54,375. UCONN HEALTH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 215,868. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 215,868. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM AND OVERSEEING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION PROCESS. THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE PROVIDES THE STATUS OF FINANCIAL REPORTING AND OBTAINS BOARD APPROVAL FOR DESIGNATION OF AN AUDIT FIRM DURING THE BOARD MEETINGS. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.