irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0FEDERAL ADVOCACY: NORMET AND ITS MEMBERS, WORKING WITH ALLIED ASSOCIATIONS, CONTINUED TO ADVANCE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL THAT ENSURE FAIR MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT, SUPPORT SAFETY NET INSTITUTIONS AND PROTECT CONSUMERS' ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Federal Advocacy
Coordinates federal policy advocacy for member hospitals, focusing on Medicare reimbursement, 340B drug pricing, DSH funding, site-neutral payment rules, and telehealth flexibilities
Regulatory Guidance
Provides interpretation and guidance to member hospitals on federal waivers, executive orders, and pandemic-related legislative initiatives
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 3 activities
- Advocating for federal health policy changes to support safety net hospitalsAdvocates for federal policies and regulations that ensure fair Medicare reimbursement, protect access to affordable health coverage, and support safety net hospitals. This includes ongoing efforts related to Medicare wage index policy, infrastructure investments, and opposition to cuts in Medicare and 340B program funding.
- Preventing Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cutsSuccessfully advocated for a two-year delay of federal Medicaid DSH funding cuts, preserving critical financial support for hospitals serving low-income populations.
- Securing federal policy extensions and funding during public health emergenciesSuccessfully advocated for emergency funding through the CARES Act to support hospitals during the pandemic, including addressing testing, treatment, and revenue loss from halted elective procedures. Also secured the continuation of telehealth flexibilities and Medicare's Acute Hospital Care at Home program through 2024 following the end of public health emergencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$373K
Contributions & grants$199K53%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$170K46%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$746K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.87M
Cash$173K
Investments$884K
Liabilities$508K
Net assets$1.36M
Liquid reserves17.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +131.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY DARWELL | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 19 | $250K |
| MARIA GALLINA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 13 | $103K |
| STACY VILLAGRAN | VP/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 9 | $74K |
board members · 20
- ANTHONY J ALFANO — DIRECTOR
- BEATA MASTALERZ — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL MAUGHAN — DIRECTOR
- DENISE GEORGE — DIRECTOR
- DEREK ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- DR MARK GELLER MD — CHAIRPERSON
- DR MARK HIRKO MD — DIRECTOR
- DR MARY LEAHY MD — DIRECTOR
- EDMUND J COLETTI — DIRECTOR
- JERRY DUNLAVEY — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN SCHILLER — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA RATNER — DIRECTOR
- LARRY LEVINE — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL D ISRAEL — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL J SPICER — DIRECTOR
- REGGINALD JORDAN — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT EDELMAN — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN L KELLEY — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN BROWNING — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN FOX — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- American Hospital Association Partner — Partners on federal advocacy initiatives including Medicare policy, 340B drug pricing, and pandemic-related funding.
- Healthcare Association of New York State Partner — Collaborates on federal advocacy efforts related to Medicare reimbursement, workforce shortages, and hospital funding.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
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- Collective Advocacy for Health Policy Changemethodology: collective_advocacyBy uniting hospitals in joint advocacy efforts, the organization amplifies influence on federal and state health policies to advance systemic improvements in hospital excellence and regional health systems, because collective action produces greater policy impact than individual institutions acting alone.