Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SSM HEALTH CARE CORPORATION
Employer identification number
46-6029223
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(1)
SSM HEALTH CARE ST LOUIS
431343281
3
Yes
0
(2)
SSM CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
430738490
3
Yes
0
(3)
SSM HEALTH CARE OF WISCONSIN INC
430688874
3
Yes
0
(4)
SSM HEALTH CARE OF OKLAHOMA INC
730657693
3
Yes
0
(5)
SSM REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
440579850
3
Yes
0
(6)
GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
430653587
3
Yes
0
(7)
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
370662580
3
Yes
0
Total
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: SSM HEALTH CARE CORPORATION (SSMHC) IS A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION THAT IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF ALL ITS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 11(H). THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT PROVIDED TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS, REPORTED ON SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 11(H)(VII), DOES NOT INCLUDE EXPENSES PAID ON BEHALF OF BUT NOT DIRECTLY TO THE ENTITIES SSMHC SUPPORTS. THESE EXPENSES TOTALED $91,203,948 DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SSM HEALTH CARE CORPORATION
Employer identification number
46-6029223
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, DOING BUSINESS AS:
SSM HEALTH CARE CORPORATION CURRENTLY CONDUCTS BUSINESS UNDER THE FOLLOWING REGISTERED NAMES: SSM HEALTH CARE SSM HEALTH CARE CORPORATE ARCHIVES SSM SUPPORT SERVICES
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT OF THE SSM HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MANAGEMENT AND CENTRALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEM.
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:
SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED IN 1872 BY CATHOLIC SISTERS, SSM HEALTH CARE (SSMHC) HAS EXISTED TO MEET THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. SPONSORED BY THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF MARY AND HEADQUARTERED IN ST. LOUIS, MO, SSMHC OWNS, MANAGES AND IS AFFILIATED WITH 20 HOSPITALS, TWO NURSING HOMES AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES IN FOUR STATES. THE HEALTH SYSTEM EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 22,000 PEOPLE AND IS AFFILIATED WITH MORE THAN 5,400 PHYSICIANS. IN THE TRADITION OF ITS FOUNDING SISTERS, SSMHC STRIVES TO FULFILL ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO EVERYONE WHO COMES TO ITS HOSPITALS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. SSM HEALTH CARE'S CORPORATE OFFICE OVERSEES COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. THE CORPORATE OFFICE MANDATES THAT EVERY SSM FACILITY ASSESS THE UNMET HEALTH NEEDS OF ITS COMMUNITY AND ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS STRATEGICALLY EITHER THROUGH ITS OWN ACTIONS OR BY PARTNERING WITH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. ALL SSMHC FACILITIES STRIVE TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ALL PERSONS IN NEED REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. ALL BILLING AND COLLECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES REFLECT THE MISSION AND VALUES OF SSMHC, INCLUDING OUR SPECIAL CONCERN FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE. SSMHC FACILITIES OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES TO ALL UNINSURED PERSONS. SELF-PAY DISCOUNTS APPLY TO EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, NO MATTER THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. SSMHC APPLIES ITS CHARITY CARE POLICIES FAIRLY AND CONSISTENTLY. EACH PERSON IS TREATED AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS FOR ASSISTANCE WITHOUT REGARD TO PAYMENT. SSMHC EMBRACES ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH IT PARTICIPATES BY ESTABLISHING SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES. CHARITY CARE IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE FOR HOUSEHOLD INCOMES UP TO FOUR TIMES THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. PATIENTS WHOSE HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS NO MORE THAN TWO TIMES THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE HOSPITAL SERVICES. IN ADDITION, AN EXCEPTION TO THE SLIDING SCALE IS PROVIDED FOR A PATIENT'S BALANCE DUE IF THE AMOUNT IS TOO LARGE TO BE REASONABLY PAID THROUGH AN INSTALLMENT PLAN OVER FOUR YEARS GIVEN THE FAMILY INCOME AND EXPENSES. EACH ENTITY PROVIDING MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING ITS CHARITY CARE POLICIES AND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH OF ITS FACILITIES. WHEN STANDARD SYSTEM NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING CHARITY CARE ARE AVAILABLE, THESE MUST BE USED. MODIFICATIONS TO THE STANDARD MAY BE MADE TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, AS WELL AS REFLECT CULTURALLY SENSITIVE TERMINOLOGY FOR THE POLICY. ALL NOTICES WILL BE EASY TO UNDERSTAND BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND AVAILABLE IN THOSE LANGUAGES THAT ARE PREVALENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THEY PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT: - THE PATIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT; - THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND ENTITY CHARITY CARE AND PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS; - THE ENTITY'S CHARITY POLICY AND APPLICATION PROCESS: AND - WHO TO CONTACT TO GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR FINANCIAL COUNSELING. THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC THAT ARE PROVIDED: - SIGNS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, OUTPATIENT AND INPATIENT REGISTRATION AND PUBLIC WAITING AREAS. - BROCHURES OR FLYERS PROVIDED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION AND AVAILABLE IN THE FINANCIAL COUNSELING AREAS. - NOTICES SENT WITH PATIENT BILLS OR COMMUNICATIONS SENT TO PATIENTS AND GUARANTORS RELATED TO MEDICAL SERVICES. - APPLICATIONS PROVIDED TO UNINSURED PATIENTS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. THE APPLICATION FOR CHARITY CARE, TOGETHER WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS, MUST CLEARLY STATE THE POLICIES REGARDING CHARITY CARE, INCLUDING EXCLUDED SERVICES, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENTITY'S CHARITY POLICIES WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO PUBLIC AGENCIES. SSMHC HOSPITALS: - OPERATE AN EMERGENCY ROOM THAT IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY; - HAVE AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN THE AREA; - HAVE A GOVERNING BODY IN WHICH INDEPENDENT PERSONS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY COMPRISE A MAJORITY; - ENGAGE IN THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; - PARTICIPATE IN MEDICAID, MEDICARE, CHAMPUS, TRICARE, AND/OR GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. 1. SSM'S CORPORATE OFFICE DEMONSTRATED ITS COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT BY PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING: COLLECTION OF OVER 100 NEW AND SLIGHTLY USED COATS, JACKETS AND OTHER WINTER WEAR TO BENEFIT ST. PATRICK'S CENTER IN ST. LOUIS, MO AND CARING AND SHARING IN ST. CHARLES, MO; COLLECTION OF COMPUTERS AND OTHER ELECTRONICS WHICH WERE GIVEN TO WEB INNOVATIONS & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND COMPUTERS TO SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES WHICH OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD THESE ITEMS; COLLECTION OF 193 PAIRS OF SHOES TO BENEFIT SOLES 4 SOULS TO ASSIST THE HAITI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS; DISTRIBUTION OF QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER TO EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. 2. STAFF MEMBERS CONTRIBUTED THEIR TIME TO THE ST. LOUIS REGIONAL COMMERCE AND GROWTH ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING THEIR PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE. THE ORGANIZATION UNITES THE ST. LOUIS REGION'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN A WORLD-CLASS ECONOMY AND COMMUNITY. 3. STAFF MEMBERS CONTRIBUTED THEIR TIME TO ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF MISSOURI, A GROUP THAT BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN MISSOURI DEMANDS CONTINUING CARE AND ATTENTION BECAUSE IT IS VITAL TO THE STATE'S ECONOMIC WELFARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. 4. DURING 2010, SSM'S CORPORATE OFFICE PARTICIPATED IN A FOOD DRIVE FOR DONATIONS TO OPERATION FOOD SEARCH, A SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE TO DISTRIBUTE OVER 16 BOXES OF SUPPLIES FOR THE TEACHERS AND CHILDREN WHO BENEFIT FROM KIDSMART, AND A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT OPERATION FOOD SEARCH. SSM'S CORPORATE OFFICE STAFF SUPPORTED THE LOCAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN BY RAISING OVER $54,000 IN DONATIONS FROM STAFF. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING SSMHC'S 2010 COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.SSMHC.COM. QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT THE TYPES OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT COULD BE INCLUDED AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS $ 96,158
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS. THESE MEMBERS CONSIST OF THE PRESIDENT AND COUNSELORS OF THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF MARY (FOUR INDIVIDUALS). THE VOTING RIGHTS, INTERESTS AND PRIVILEGES OF EACH MEMBER ARE EQUAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO APPOINT AND REMOVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, EXCEPT FOR THOSE WHO SERVE EX-OFFICIO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE MEMBER HAS THE FOLLOWING POWERS: A. TO ESTABLISH AND CHANGE THE MISSION, PHILOSOPHY AND VALUES OF THE CORPORATION B. TO APPOINT ADDITIONAL, SUCCESSOR OR REPLACEMENT MEMBERS C. TO APPOINT AND REMOVE THE APPOINTED DIRECTORS AND THE EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS D. TO APPOINT AND REMOVE THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ANY OPERATING DIVISION OF THE CORPORATION E. TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION AS PROVIDED THEREIN F. TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION G. TO APPROVE THE MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION H. TO APPROVE THE FORMATION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY OR A REMOTELY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY I. TO APPROVE THE SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION J. TO APPROVE THE ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION BY THE CORPORATION OF ANOTHER LEGAL ENTITY OR AN INTEREST IN ANOTHER LEGAL ENTITY K. TO AUTHORIZE OR APPROVE THE ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION BY THE CORPORATION OF REAL PROPERTY OR ANY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY L. TO ESTABLISH CENTRALIZED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, INSURANCE, INVESTMENT, FINANCING, CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY, PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER OPERATIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS, TO REQUIRE THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CORPORATION IN SUCH PROGRAMS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS IN THE NAME OF THE CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PROGRAMS M. TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC, FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES PLAN OF THE CORPORATION N. TO APPOINT THE AUDITOR AND CORPORATE COUNSEL FOR THE CORPORATION O. TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE BORROWING MONEY AND ENTERING INTO FINANCIAL GUARANTIES BY THE CORPORATION, INCLUDING ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FORMATION, JOINING, OPERATION, WITHDRAWAL FROM AND TERMINATION OF A CREDIT GROUP OR AN OBLIGATED GROUP AND THE GRANTING OF SECURITY INTERESTS IN THE PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION P. TO REQUIRE THE CORPORATION TO TRANSFER ASSETS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CASH, TO THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER OR TO ANY ENTITY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW, WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER AS DETERMINED BY THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER Q. TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY THE CORPORATION TO ANY ENTITY OTHER THAN THE MEMBER OF THE MEMBER, OTHER THAN TRANSFERS MADE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF OPERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION WHICH WILL NOT REQUIRE MEMBER APPROVAL; AND R. TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE POWERS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION WHICH ARE RESERVED TO THE MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO THE CORPORATION ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF ANY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY, REMOTELY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY OR NON-CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY AND EXERCISED WITH RESPECT TO ANY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY, ANY REMOTELY CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY OR ANY NON-CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE PERSONNEL AT SSMHC PREPARE A CHECKLIST CONTAINING INFORMATION AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES THAT ARE USED TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. THIS CHECKLIST IS THEN REVIEWED BY A SUPERVISOR/MANAGER AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE AND COORDINATED WITH THE SYSTEM LEVEL FORM 990 INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED TO AN OUTSIDE TAX CONSULTING FIRM WHO PREPARES AND SIGNS THE FORM 990 FROM THE SSMHC INFORMATION. PRIOR TO FINALIZING THE RETURN, A DRAFT IS SENT TO PERSONNEL AT SSMHC FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. UPON SSMHC APPROVAL, THE OUTSIDE PREPARER FORWARDS THE COMPLETED FORM 990 FOR THE APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES AND FILING ACTION. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD AT ITS NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OVERSEE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT. ALL BOARD MEMBERS WITH AN IDENTIFIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST ABSTAIN FROM BOARD DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES WHEN APPLICABLE. EMPLOYEES WITH PURCHASING AUTHORITY AND/OR ABILITY TO INFLUENCE PURCHASING DECISIONS ARE ASSIGNED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE COURSE (COI) WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED ON LINE. PERIODICALLY THROUGH THE YEAR, THE ENTITY'S CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY CONTACT PERSON (WITH THE HELP OF THE ENTITY'S LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COORDINATOR) SENDS DEPARTMENT MANAGERS A LIST OF EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED THEIR COI SO THEY CAN REMIND THE EMPLOYEES AND ENSURE THE EMPLOYEES HAVE TIME IN THEIR SCHEDULE TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED COURSE. RESOLUTION OF ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARE DISCLOSED MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND KEPT ON FILE AT THE ENTITY. SUPERVISORS VERIFY REQUIRED COURSE COMPLETION PRIOR TO YEAR END.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
ALL SSMHC EXECUTIVE SALARY/COMPENSATION INFORMATION IS BASED ON COMPARATIVE DATA WITH SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE MARKET. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS IS PERFORMED BY EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. THE SAME COMPARATIVE PROCESS IS PERFORMED INTERNALLY FOR EMPLOYEES. THE SALARY DATA AND POTENTIAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE CEO OF THE SYSTEM, THE PRESIDENT/COO AND THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE SSMHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY THE SAME INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS TO APPROVE, DISAPPROVE, MODIFY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE YEAR-END AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND UNAUDITED QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SSM HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON SSM HEALTH CARE'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE'S WEBSITE. COPIES OF THE FORM 990 AND THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 32,750,878. CES TRANSFER TO HEALTH BUSINESSES -5,274,951. FUND BALANCE TRANSFERS 7,148,635. NET PENSION LIABILITY -77,829,667. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -43,205,105.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.