Category Archives: FQHC Board Advice

Gender and FQHC Executive Compensation

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Edmund B. Ura

The concern over gender pay differentials in society today is significant. Like many other issues, it has become politicized and polarized, with more people seemingly wanting to shout the other side down rather than actually find out the root causes. Most studies report … Continue reading →

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EEOC Rules “Sexual Orientation” Within Definition of “Sex” for Purpose of Civil Rights Act of 1964

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Edmund B. Ura

Originally posted on The Compensation Times:
In a decision issued July 16, 2015, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruled that claims of lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals may be brought to the EEOC under the provisions of Title…

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Margins, Staffing and Salaries in FQHCs

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Edmund B. Ura

Let’s talk margins in FQHCs — and what they appear to predict.  Quick bullets for those who don’t have a lot of time to read: Margins don’t translate to any difference in what percent of expenses are directed to salaries … Continue reading →

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CEO Pay Ratios in FQHCs – Silly But Interesting

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Edmund B. Ura

One of the silliest statistics that pundits obsess over is the “CEO Pay Ratio” — the percentage by which the pay of the Chief Executive Officer exceeds that of the average employee of the company (others use the lowest paid employee). … Continue reading →

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FQHCs Show Little to No Improvement in CEO Compensation Governance Practices

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Edmund B. Ura

The Form 990 is the one document containing what people normally think of as “confidential” information that you produce that anyone, from anywhere, can access with minimal effort.  Your employees can see it, as well as those who provide you … Continue reading →

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