Monthly Archives: August 2012

FQHC Employee Costs Continue to Rise

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Edmund B. Ura

Employee Costs Continue to Rise in Federally Qualified Health Centers The cost of FQHC employees continues to grow as a percentage of total expenses, according to the results of our recent study of tax filings of more than 1100 FQHCs … Continue reading →

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EEOC Targeting Gender Pay Equity Concerns

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Edmund B. Ura

According to multiple sources, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, in concert with other agencies, is launching an aggressive campaign to identify and prosecute cases of gender-based pay inequities.  While concern about equal pay for equal work is an old one, … Continue reading →

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FQHC CEO Compensation Governance Study Raises Concerns

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Edmund B. Ura

Fewer than 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) nationwide follow best practice Chief Executive Officer (CEO) compensation governance processes, less than a quarter have an appropriate decision-making process in place for determining CEO compensation from year to year, and … Continue reading →

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