Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists Pllc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Mission of Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Specialists, PLLC is to put the patients first, provide coordinated quality care and value, exceed the expectations of patients, providers, staff and the community that it serves.
- Income
- $771.6 million
- Spending
- $771.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $1.7 million, director/ chair
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 68% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $90.5 million spent. Cardiology:As of 9/30/2025, the Cardiology practices have 61 Physicians and 43 advanced practitioner full-time equivalents who provide care at Hartford Hospital, Hospital of Central Connecticut, MidState Medical Center, Windham Community Memorial Hospital, Backus Hospital, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and St. Vincent's Hospital. The group saw 185,935 patient visits in fiscal year 2025.Hartford HealthCare Medical Group's cardiology and thoracic specialists are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment and long-term management of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions. Our specialists provide a wide range of advanced and less-invasive procedures.
- $49.3 million spent. Urological Surgery:As of 9/30/2025, the Urological Surgery practices have 28 physicians and 16 advanced practitioner full-time equivalents who provide care at Hartford Hospital, MidState Medical Center, The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Backus Hospital and locations throughout the state of Connecticut. The group is active in teaching medical students and residents through UCONN and Hartford Hospital. The group saw 125,852 patient visits in fiscal year 2025.The division of urology at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest providers in New England of comprehensive resources to diagnose and treat disorders of the male and female urinary systems and male reproductive organs. Our providers have expertise in a wide range of areas that are involved in the diagnosis and treatment, including bladder disease, incontinence and voiding dysfunction, prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and after-care, post-prostatectomy, female urology and pediatric urology. Minimally invasive surgical options are available, including robotic surgery.
- $40.8 million spent. Neurosurgery:As of 09/30/2025, the Neurosurgery practices have 20 Physicians and 22 advanced practitioner full-time equivalents who provide care at Hartford Hospital, Hospital of Central Connecticut, MidState Medical Center, Backus Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center. The group saw 44,193 patient visits in fiscal year 2025 and works in partnership with the Spine Center at Hartford Hospital. Our providers have expertise in the areas of Aneurysm Surgery, Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), Brain Cancer, Brain Tumors, Complex Spine Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Meningioma Surgery, Spine Cancer, Surgery of the Skull Base and Vascular Neurosurgery.
- $568.6 million spent. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Specialists, PLLC is a multi-specialty group encompassing more than 600 physicians and advanced practitioners in more than 35 specialties across Connecticut. In addition to clinical practices, our doctors are teachers and researchers, always looking for ways to improve the quality of care and bring innovations to their patients. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest multispecialty practices in Connecticut, and offers primary and urgent care, along with specialty services and a highly regarded surgical program.In addition to above, HHCMG offers the following services/programs: Bariatric Surgery, Breast Surgery and Breast Care, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Colorectal Surgery, Dermatology, Electrophysiology, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Hand Surgery, Headache, Hematology & Oncology, Hepatobiliary Surgery & Pancreatic, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Occupational Medicine, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Pain Management, Peripheral Vascular Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Podiatric Surgery, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Urgent Care, Urology.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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