site updated on December 11, 2002 The Coalition for Nonprofit Health Care (CNHC) is an umbrella organization of health care providers and associations of providers dedicated to strengthening the nation's primarily nonprofit health care delivery system. The Corporate Responsibility Guidebook, published by the Coalition in November 2002, is now available to the public. (December 2002) IRS Compromises on Acquisition Financing (April 2002) CNHC Elects James W. Varnum, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, As New Board Chair (March 2002) Poll Shows Hospital Community Benefits Are Increasing, Despite Declining Resources (February 2002) The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view PDF files. more...  Corporate Responsibility Guidebook This Guidebook, published in November 2002, provides advice to members of the Coalition and other nonprofit organizations who are developing an appropriate response to the current "corporate responsibility" environment. Click on the image to download a free copy in PDF, or contact us at 202-230-5070. Community Benefit Planning: A Resource for Nonprofit Social Accountability The Coalition has teamed up with the Catholic Health Association, with assistance from VHA Inc., Premier, Inc., and the Alliance of Community Health Plans, to bring you this new adaptation of CHA’s popular Social Accountability Budget document. Copies can be ordered through CHA. back to top 2nd Community Benefits Conference planned for January 2004 Details to follow soon Upcoming CNHC Meetings March 21, 2003 Executive Committee Teleconference June 4, 2003 Executive Committee October 2, 2003 Board of Directors December 4, 2003 Executive Committee October 2002 Education Session The Coalition convened in Chicago on October 3, 2002, for its annual Board Meeting and CEO Education Session. Nonprofit expert Michael Peregrine addressed Post-Enron Corporate Responsibility and New Hampshire Assistant Attorney General Mike DeLucia discussed Community Benefit and Attorney General Enforcement Actions. The Coalition's Corporate Responsibility Guidebook, published in conjunction with the October meeting, is now available to the public. Either click on the link above or contact us at 202-230-5070. Community Benefits Conference The First Annual Community Benefits Conference took place in January, 2002, in Miami, Florida. The conference highlighted strategies for developing and implementing community benefit plans, as well as demonstrating value to communities. more...  Challenges to Nonprofit Health Care The Coalition for Nonprofit Health Care held its annual Education Session in October, 2001, where speakers and panelists examined from several perspectives recent trends in challenges to nonprofit, tax-exempt health care organizations. more...  back to top Disclaimer: The information contained herein is for educational purposes only and no claim is made on behalf of its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. The views expressed in these pages may be attributed solely to the Coalition for Nonprofit Health Care, an Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation.