Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Founding
- 10/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-0497115
Organization Overview
Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (E05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum generated $5.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LHCQF WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA IN A COST EFFECTIVE AND TRANSPARENT MANNER, AND FUNCTIONS AS A LEARNING SYSTEM TO ASSIST PROVIDERS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO LOUISIANA'S MEDICAID, UNINSURED, AND PRIVATELY INSURED. LHCQF LEADS INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA BY FOCUSING ON HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY MEASUREMENT/ANALYTICS, PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES, END OF LIFE CARE (LAPOST), AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (HIE): TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR PATIENTS IN LA, FACILITATING THE ADOPTION OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO A PATIENT'S HEALTH INFORMATION INDEPENDENT OF WHERE THE DATA IS HOUSED, AND SIMPLIFYING ACCESS TO AGGREGATED PATIENT INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE SYSTEMS.
OTHER PROGRAMS
LHCQF IS WORKING WITH THE LA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS TO PROVIDE A CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM TO BE INTEGRATED WITH THE LA HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE IN THE LA PRISON FACILITIES. IN ADDITION, LHCQF WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FROM EHR ADOPTION THROUGH MEANINGFUL USE.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (LDH): LHCQF PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LDH ON A VARIETY OF INITIATIVES THAT ARE FOCUSED ON HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY MEASUREMENT/ANALYTICS, PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME TRANSFORMATION AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. LAPOST REGISTRY PRIVATE PARTICIPANTS: LHCQF MANAGES AN ELECTRONIC REGISTRY FOR LOUISIANA PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR SCOPE OF TREATMENT (LAPOST) DOCUMENTATION FOR PRIVATE PARTICIPANTS ACROSS MULTIPLE CARE DELIVERY SETTINGS IN LOUISIANA TO SUPPORT LDH HEALTH INITIATIVES.LAPOST - THE GOAL OF LAPOST IS TO PROVIDE IMPROVED QUALITY OF CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH ADVANCED, PROGRESSIVE ILLNESS AND/OR FRAILTY ACROSS HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John George Board Member | Trustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Tom Sawyer Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Chuck Burnell MD Board Member | Trustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Carol Partin MD Board Member | Trustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Daniel Burke Sphr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Aa Richard III Outgoing Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Greenway Ehs Inc Hosts The Electronic Medical Records Sys | 12/30/23 | $1,056,770 |
Trisine Technologies Inc Implementation And Consulting Services T | 12/30/23 | $382,592 |
Vynca Inc Hosts The Lapost Registry | 12/30/23 | $237,500 |
Fusion Consulting Hosts The Electronic Medical Records Sys | 12/30/23 | $191,165 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,250,534 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,257 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,314,791 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $956,978 |
| Investment income | $918 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,679 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,263,028 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $40,221 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $564,511 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $188,170 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $871,551 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,903 |
| Other employee benefits | $192,638 |
| Payroll taxes | $87,750 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,844 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $109,640 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $127 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,435,990 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $37,302 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $42,350 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $20,414 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $210,585 |
| Insurance | $84,457 |
| All other expenses | $19,365 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,692,912 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,142,801 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $756,495 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $158,503 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $110,675 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $521,062 |
| Total assets | $2,689,536 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $376,742 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $385,320 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $385,596 |
| Other liabilities | $566,393 |
| Total liabilities | $1,714,051 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $681,750 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $293,735 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,689,536 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum has awarded $35,221 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KOKUA MAU INC PURPOSE: HILLMAN EMERGENT INNOVATION: SERIOUS ILLNESS & END OF LIFE | $17,308 |
MAINE HOSPICE COUNCIL PURPOSE: HILLMAN EMERGENT INNOVATION: SERIOUS ILLNESS & END OF LIFE | $5,605 |
CAPITAL HOSPICE PURPOSE: HILLMAN EMERGENT INNOVATION: SERIOUS ILLNESS & END OF LIFE | $12,308 |