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RENAL PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
RENAL PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION (EIN 23-7350948)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-10-15
IRS object ID
201232899349301218
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Timestamp2012-10-15T14:31:41-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN521855942EIN

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Address Line12021 L STREET NW SUITE 400AddressLine1
CityWASHINGTONCity
StateDCState
ZIP Code20036ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

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Name Name

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Phone3014683515Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line11700 ROCKVILLE PIKE NO 220AddressLine1
CityROCKVILLECity
StateMDState
ZIP Code20852ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameDALE SINGER MHAName
TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORTitle
Phone3014683515Phone
Date Signed2012-10-15DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

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NameFREDERICK LONGWOODName
PTINP00439715PTIN
Phone2022932200Phone
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Tax Year2011TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Activity Or Mission DescriptionASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL POLICY AFFECTING RENAL PHYSICIANS AND THEIR PATIENTS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTHE RENAL PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO:-PROMOTE OPTIMAL CARE UTILIZING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF MEDICAL PRACTICE FOR PATIENTS WITH RENAL AND RELATED DISEASES;-ACT AS A NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND RESOURCE FOR PHYSICIANS ENGAGED IN THE CARE OF THESE PATIENTS AND IN THE STUDY OF THESE DISORDERS; AND-SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY AFFECTING RENAL PHYSICIANS AND THEIR PATIENTS.MissionDescription
Significant New Program Services0SignificantNewProgramServices
Significant Change0SignificantChange
DescriptionQUALITY IMPROVEMENT -- RPA IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING QUALITY CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH RENAL DISEASE. THE ASSOCIATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS), THE FORUM OF ESRD NETWORKS, AND THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY (AHRQ) TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT RESULT IN AN EFFECTIVE QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. RPA DEVELOPS CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF NEPHROLOGY SERVICES TO PATIENTS. THE ASSOCIATION COORDINATES THESE EFFORTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZED MEDICAL GROUPS AS WELL AS AHRQ AND CMS. PATIENT SAFETY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE RPA PHYSICIAN-PATIENT EQUATION. THROUGH RPA'S EFFORTS IN QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, PATIENT SAFETY HAS BEEN HIGHLIGHTED AS AN IMPORTANT PROGRAM INITIATIVE.Description

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescriptionRESEARCH -- RPA PROMOTES ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON KIDNEY DISEASE BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SPECIFICALLY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES (NIDDK). RPA SUPPORTS MEDICAL TREATMENT EFFECTIVENESS AND OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT RESEARCH RELATING TO KIDNEY DISEASE AND ADVOCATES FUNDING FOR THIS THROUGH AHCPR. ALSO, RPA HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN GARNERING SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE U.S. RENAL DATA SYSTEM.Description

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DescriptionHEALTH CARE PAYMENT -- RPA ADDRESSES MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND PRIVATE SECTOR HEALTH CARE FINANCING ISSUES. RPA LEADERS MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES AND THE CARRIER MEDICAL DIRECTORS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS ABOUT DISCREPANCIES IN LOCAL CARRIER POLICIES, DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS, AND APPARENT TRENDS IN PAYMENT DENIALS. RPA MONITORS THE MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (MEDPAC), AS WELL AS CONGRESSIONAL HEALTH CARE FINANCING ACTIVITIES, AND SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON RENAL-RELATED ISSUES. AS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT ON THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION'S RELATIVE VALUE UPDATE COMMITTEE (RUC), PRACTICE EXPENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PEAC), AND CPT EDITORIAL PANEL, RPA WORKS TO ASSURE THAT WORK VALUES FOR NEPHROLOGY SERVICES ARE APPROPRIATELY DETERMINED AND THAT CPT CODES ACCURATELY REFLECT NEPHROLOGY CLINICAL PRACTICE. FINALLY, RPA TRACKS PROBLEMS RELATED TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR NEPHROLOGY SERVICES AND PAYMENT DENIALS EXPERIENCED BY MEMBERS TO DETERMINE TRENDS AND IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE RPA NEEDS TO TAKE ACTION.Description

Activity Other ActivityOther (2 entries)

DescriptionDescription
LIAISON AND COALITIONS -- RPA LEADERS REPRESENT THE SUBSPECIALTY OF NEPHROLOGY AS MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF THE AMA AND THE COUNCIL OF SUBSPECIALTY SOCIETIES OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS. RPA ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES WITH OTHER NEPHROLOGY ORGANIZATIONS AS A MEMBER OF KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS.
CKD ID AND CO MGMT PROJECT - PILOT STUDY OF 2 NEPHROLOGY PRACTICES AND THEIR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS REFERRAL BASE PRACTICES TO DETERMINE TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS TO IMPROVE THE EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS AND EFFECTIVE METHODS TO COMANAGE THIS PATIENT POPULATION. LEARNINGS FROM THIS PROJECT WILL BE APPLIED MORE BROADLY TO NEPHROLOGY PRACTICES.
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (18 entries)

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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

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IdentifierDESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:Identifier
Return ReferencePART X:ReturnReference
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII

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Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (9 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3THE ASSOCIATION HAS NO EMPLOYEES OF ITS OWN, THE COMPENSATION LISTED IN PART IX, LINES 5, 7 AND 9 REPRESENT THE COST OF STAFF EXPENSE PAID TO HUMAN RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6RPA'S MEMBERS CAN CONSIST OF ANY PERSON LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE UNITED STATES WHO IS ENGAGED IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RENAL DISEASE OR IN RESEARCH ACTIVITIES INVOLVING RENAL DISEASE. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE ANY PERSON OR GROUP DESIGNATED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7AEACH MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON EACH MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS. A NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON OR BEFORE JULY 1 OF EACH YEAR. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AT LEAST THREE MEMBERS. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MEMBERSHIP-AT-LARGE AND ONE MEMBER OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE A COUNSELOR. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS SHALL TAKE PLACE VIA A MAIL BALLOT. THE SECRETARY/TREASURER SHALL MAIL OUT THE BALLOT WITH THE APPROVED LIST OF NOMINEES 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING. MEMBERS MAY CAST THEIR VOTES FOR OR AGAINST THE NOMINEES LISTED ON THE BALLOT. FURTHER, MEMBERS MAY ELECT TO WRITE IN OTHER CANDIDATES' NAMES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11RENAL PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BY REQUEST BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CRENAL PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THIS POLICY AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY DISCLOSURES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, BY RESPONDING TO THE OFFICIAL POLICY DOCUMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS BENCHMARK DATA COLLECTED BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES (ASAE) AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL SOCIETY EXECUTIVES (AAMSE) ANNUALLY IN PREPARATION FOR THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND SALARY DETERMINATION FOR THE RPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR CEOS OF SIMILAR SIZE (BUDGET); TYPE OF ASSOCIATION (INDIVIDUAL PHYSICIAN MEMBERSHIP); AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS (WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA) ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INSURE APPROPRIATE ALIGNMENT WITH LIKE ORGANIZATIONS. FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNUALLY REVIEWS BENCHMARK DATA FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS THAT IS ALSO COLLECTED AND PUBLISHED BY ASAE AND AAMSE TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE SALARY RANGES FOR THOSE STAFF MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19RENAL PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION MAKES ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -4,311.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990 PART XII, LINE 2C:THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

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