2025-10-30T22:19:37-05:00 2025-06-30 882533599 WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC 4513 Lakeway Drive Bellingham WA 98229 990 2025-01-01 814019611 Cascade Medical Advantage CASC 3609271502 800 E Chestnut Street 3A Bellingham WA 98225 Adam Kartman President 3609271502 2025-10-30 1 0 Keaton Wersen CPA P01957642 3607709369 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Adam Kartman 800 E Chestnut Street 3A Bellingham WA 98225 1653330 0 X www.cascademedicaladvantage.org X 2017 WA To provide medical treatment for opiate use disorders. 6 4 15 3 0 0 122501 338477 248003 247703 95115 125443 53 98 465672 711721 11082 13198 0 0 492227 259155 1873 0 0 130913 339638 636095 611991 -170423 99730 1623115 1676658 19840 12739 1603275 1663919 X The organization is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes in order to address substance use disorders. In particular, opiate use disorder and epidemic and the lack of medical treatment options for patients in our region. 0 0 571107 13198 247703 Cascade Medical Advantage (CMA) provides medication-assisted treatment for people substance use disorder, primarily alcohol and opiate use disorder by specifically prescribing different medications based on the patients' needs and condition that help stabilize them and remain in recovery. This decreases mortality by 50%.Treatment is provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and chemical dependency counselors and mental health counselors. When needed patients are referred to Detox (withdrawal management) centers or residential inpatient treatment facilities. We also assist patients bridge care from the regional hospitals to medication and outpatient treatment. Strengths:-CMA offers low barrier care (accepts essentially all insurances/uninsured; no penalty for missing appointments or relapsing; UDS is non-punitive; telemedicine is available).-CMA currently has on-site stock of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB - Sublocade, Brixadi) through a WA Health Care Authority grant utilizing Opioid big Pharma Lawsuit settlement funds, which assists patients getting onto long-acting treatment and overdose prevention. This decreases mortality by 50%.-We partner with the Whatcom County Health Department, and many local service agencies that provide outreach to homeless, SUD counseling, and housing. -Our Nurse Care Manager directly assists pregnant and parenting individuals access recovery. She teaches at our local hospital and around the community.-CMA has created a Community Resources for Substance Use Disorder Treatment guide which was distributed throughout the community and posted publicly on our website. -Our Perinatal Nurse Care Manager, Natalie Andrews, works in the community supporting pregnant and parenting people with opioid use disorder. She connects people to resources, including MOUD, OB care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, sober housing, and other support programs and helps them navigate complex care systems. She rounds on patients in the childbirth center of the local hospital, acting as an advocate for vulnerable families as well as a resource for the care team (physicians, nurses, and social workers). As part of her role, Natalie provides education on topics such as overdose response, stigma, trauma-informed care, and MOUD. Audiences include hospital nursing staff, community organizations, SUD providers, and college students. Natalie also participates in various committees including the PeaceHealth systemwide Perinatal SUD Workgroup, the Whatcom County Multi-Agency Coordination group to address the opioid crisis in our community, the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center's Eat, Sleep, Console committee, and the Whatcom County Perinatal Mental Health Taskforce. 571107 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Rhonda Rodenberger 3607330956 519 E Magnolia Street Bellingham WA 98225 Adam Kartman President 8.00 X X 21076 0 0 Ken Bachenberg Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jon Ransom Treasurer 1.00 X X 88 0 0 Bill Lombard Governor 1.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Stern Governor 1.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Gillham Governor 5.00 X 12715 0 0 33879 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 327727 10750 278781 338477 Patient fees 621110 247703 247703 247703 23241 23241 1043811 941609 102202 102202 102202 98 98 98 711721 247703 0 125541 13198 13198 33878 22458 11420 189650 173318 16332 14351 14351 21276 18603 2673 4931 4931 17803 17203 600 7475 6377 1098 1503 1383 120 3494 3494 147 147 7309 7309 Medical supplies 287847 287847 Taxes, licenses and per 4568 3791 777 4561 1775 2786 611991 571107 40884 0 41663 106346 399134 348332 16315 16315 70 70 16863 13933 2384 2930 1163549 1202665 1623115 1676658 19840 12739 19840 12739 X 1603275 1663919 1603275 1663919 1623115 1676658 99730 -39086 0 X 0 0 0 X 989184 891453 119747 122501 338477 2461362 989184 891453 119747 122501 338477 2461362 2461362 1271 10999 35562 58660 23241 129733 64 67 53 98 282 2591377 1235126 0.94980 0.96780 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Miscellaneous - 2021 Amount: $ 64. 2022 Amount: $ 67. 2023 Amount: $ 53. 2024 Amount: $ 98. Part II, Short Year Explanation: The organization changed its year end from December 31 to June 30, resulting in a 6 month short year being reported on Schedule A for the 2024 amounts of the public support calculation. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3670 2004 1666 13193 11929 1264 2930 1 Baby equipment, supplies, and other assistance for expectant and postpartum mothers 43 7348 FMV Auto repair, baby items, child care services, clothing, equipment, furniture, garbage services, ID, meals, rent, telephone service, utilities and travell Contingency management gift cards to individuals abstaining from stimulant use disorder 50 5850 FMV Fuel cards Part I, Line 2: The organization reserves the right to request supporting documentation from grantees demonstrating how funds were utilized. X 1 278781 FMV 0 0 0 Part I, Column (b): The organization is reporting number of contributors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The organization amended its bylaws to change its year end from December 31 to June 30. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The President will review the tax return before submission to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization requires officers and board governors to sign a statement stating their understanding and compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The organization also performs periodic reviews of compensation arrangements and arrangemnts such as partnerships and joint ventures to ensure they conform with the organization's policies. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The President's salary is set by the governing board. The board takes into consideration the Washington State str followed by SOR grants suggested figured for medical director compensation, as well as the hours worked and comparative pay with similar organizations in the region. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Documents are available upon request.