Protecting the Tax Exemption Privilege: Guidance on Taxes, Audits, and More for Nonprofit Hospitals

Protecting the Tax Exemption Privilege: Guidance on Taxes, Audits, and More for Nonprofit Hospitals

Author: American Health Law Association January 27, 2026 Duration: 43:15
Michael Kuczynski, Counsel, Polsinelli PC, speaks with Vince Tennerelli, Associate General Counsel, Community Health System, about how in-house counsel can navigate the world of taxes and audits for their nonprofit hospitals, with a focus on the Form 990 and Schedules H and L. They discuss how the Form 990 and corporate governance come together, conflict of interest policies and procedures, and community benefit tracking and calculating. Vince recently co-authored an article for Health Law Co...

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