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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK
Employer identification number
47-0780857
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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(A)
NEBRASKA HEART HOSPITAL
392031968
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(B)
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
470379755
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(C)
SAINT ELIZABETH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
470379836
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(D)
SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
470376601
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(E)
ST MARY'S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
470443636
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
Total
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
13
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
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a 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
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
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
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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
.....
20
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK
Employer identification number
47-0780857
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS TO NURTURE THE HEALING MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH, SUPPORTED BY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. FIDELITY TO THE GOSPEL URGES THE CORPORATION TO EMPHASIZE HUMAN DIGNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AS IT CREATES HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. THE CORPORATION, SPONSORED BY A LAY-RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP, CALLS OTHER CATHOLIC SPONSORS AND SYSTEMS TO UNITE TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, THE CORPORATION, AS A VALUES-BASED ORGANIZATION, WILL ASSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE MINISTRY IN BOTH CURRENT AND DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES; RESEARCH AND DEVELOP NEW MINISTRIES THAT INTEGRATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, PASTORAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES; PROMOTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FORMATION FOR MINISTRY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION; ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGES WITH SPECIFIC CONCERN FOR PERSONS WHO ARE POOR, ALIENATED, AND UNDERSERVED; AND STEWARD RESOURCES BY GENERAL OVERSIGHT OF THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, VISION, AND TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS TO NURTURE THE HEALING MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH, SUPPORTED BY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. FIDELITY TO THE GOSPEL URGES THE CORPORATION TO EMPHASIZE HUMAN DIGNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AS IT CREATES HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. THE CORPORATION, SPONSORED BY A LAY-RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP, CALLS OTHER CATHOLIC SPONSORS AND SYSTEMS TO UNITE TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, THE CORPORATION, AS A VALUES-BASED ORGANIZATION, WILL ASSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE MINISTRY IN BOTH CURRENT AND DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES; RESEARCH AND DEVELOP NEW MINISTRIES THAT INTEGRATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, PASTORAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES; PROMOTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FORMATION FOR MINISTRY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION; ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGES WITH SPECIFIC CONCERN FOR PERSONS WHO ARE POOR, ALIENATED, AND UNDERSERVED; AND STEWARD RESOURCES BY GENERAL OVERSIGHT OF THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION. THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE PHYSICIAN SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY. AS A MEMBER OF CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES, WE EMBRACE THE MISSION OF A HEALTHY COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE FOR THOSE IN NEED. THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK OPERATES, STAFFS, AND MAINTAINS 12 PRIMARY CARE CLINICS, 31 DIFFERENT SPECIALTIES, WHICH INCLUDES 65 CLINICS, AND 4 PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINICS THAT INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE LINCOLN, GRAND ISLAND, AND KEARNEY COMMUNITIES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, THESE CLINICS HAD 614,793 PROVIDER ENCOUNTERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES AND MAINTAINS THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE URGENT AND EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES AT HOSPITALS AND EMERGENT CARE FACILITIES. THE 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ROOMS (LOCATED IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CITY, GRAND ISLAND, AND KEARNEY) ARE OPEN 365 DAYS PER YEAR. THEY PARTICIPATE IN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AND HAVE AN ACTIVE CHARITY CARE PROGRAM. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, THE LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CITY, GRAND ISLAND, AND KEARNEY SITES HAD 78,139 PROVIDER ENCOUNTERS. THE THREE URGENT CARE CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. THEY PROVIDE QUALITY CARE FOR EXTENDED HOURS TO PATIENTS, WITH OR WITHOUT A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. THEY PARTICIPATE IN MEDICARE AND HAVE AN ACTIVE CHARITY CARE PROGRAM. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, THESE CENTERS HAD 36,749 ENCOUNTERS. THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK WAS FOUNDED AND GRANTED TAX EXEMPT STATUS IN 1994. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF OFFICERS FROM CHI NEBRASKA, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, AS WELL AS INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SERVED COMMUNITIES. COMMUNITY BENEFIT APPROACH THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK'S CENTRAL OFFICE AND 10 PRIMARY CARE CLINICS ARE LOCATED IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, A CITY WITH A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 265,000. WE SERVE LANCASTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND THE SURROUNDING STATES OF IOWA, KANSAS, AND MISSOURI. WE ALSO PROVIDE PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY SERVICES IN GRAND ISLAND, KEARNEY, COLUMBUS, NORTH PLATTE, AND HASTINGS, NEBRASKA. THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK PARTICIPATES IN GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS (SUCH AS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID), AND HAS AN ACTIVE CHARITY CARE PROGRAM. THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTER, WHICH SERVES A COMMUNITY THAT IS COMPOSED OF POOR AND UNEMPLOYED HOUSEHOLDS. THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK PROVIDES PHYSICIANS FOR THE HOSPITALIST, NEONATOLOGY, PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY, RADIATION THERAPY, ANESTHESIA, AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAMS AT CHI NEBRASKA AFFILIATED HOSPITALS. QUANTITATIVE DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2014: COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOR THE POOR COST OF CHARITY CARE PROVIDED - $1,937,103 UNPAID COSTS OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS, MEDICAID AND OTHER INDIGENT CARE PROGRAMS - $5,812,558 OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROVIDED TO THE POOR - $30,000 UNPAID COSTS OF MEDICARE - $36,749,895 TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT INCLUDING THE UNPAID COSTS OF MEDICARE: $44,529,556 THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK ENCOURAGES OUR ASSOCIATES TO LIVING OUT OUR VALUES OF REVERENCE, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, AND EXCELLENCE. THE ASSOCIATES PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES, "ADOPT" FAMILIES IN NEED FOR THE HOLIDAYS, COLLECT TOILETRIES FOR CITY MISSION, AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVES.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee
PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.6 OF THE BYLAWS OF THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF THE BOARD CHAIR, THE BOARD VICE CHAIR, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE SECRETARY AND THE TREASURER OF THE CORPORATION, EACH OF WHOM SHALL SERVE AS AN EX OFFICIO VOTING MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. EACH INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR OR UNTIL HIS OR HER SUCCESSOR IS DULY APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF ONLY DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION. PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.1 OF THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS, COMMITTEES, SUCH AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THAT ARE GRANTED THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY INCLUDE ONLY DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION. FURTHER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.6 OF THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS AND MAY EXERCISE SUCH POWERS AS MAY BE DELEGATED TO IT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO POSSESSES THE POWER TO TRANSACT ROUTINE BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION IN THE INTERIM PERIOD BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 6, Classes of members or stockholders
THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS CHI NEBRASKA, A NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7a, Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
ACCORDING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, DIRECTORS SHALL BE APPOINTED OR REFUSED BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER. THE CORPORATE MEMBER MAY APPOINT ONE OR MORE INDIVIDUALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND MAY AT ANY TIME REMOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ACCORDING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER NO LATER THAN JUNE 30 OF EACH YEAR. THE NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CORPORATE MEMBER, WHO SHALL APPOINT OR REFUSE EACH NOMINEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CORPORATE MEMBER'S BYLAWS AND WITH ENDORSEMENT OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS. THE CORPORATE MEMBER MAY UNILATERALLY APPOINT ONE OR MORE INDIVIDUALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHOULD THE BOARD FAIL TO FURNISH THE CORPORATE MEMBER WITH A LIST OF INDIVIDUALS QUALIFIED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7b, Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
THE ORGANIZATION'S CORPORATE MEMBER IS CHI NEBRASKA. PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.4 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, BOTH CHI NEBRASKA AND CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES ("CHI") (CHI NEBRASKA'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER) HAVE RESERVED POWERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CHI GOVERNANCE MATRIX. PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNANCE MATRIX THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS ARE HELD BY THE CHI NEBRASKA BOARD: * APPROVE MEMBERS OF THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK BOARD * AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATE DOCUMENTS OF THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK * APPROVE REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK * ADOPTION OF LONG RANGE AND STRATEGIC PLANS FOR THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS ARE RESERVED TO THE CHI BOARD DIRECTLY OR THROUGH POWERS DELEGATED TO THE CHI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: * SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE MISSION OR PHILOSOPHY OF THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK * REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK * APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF DEBT BY THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK * APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION OF THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK IN A JOINT VENTURE * APPROVAL OF FORMATION OF A NEW CORPORATION BY THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK * APPROVAL OF A MERGER INVOLVING THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK * APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK * TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS BY THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK TO CHI TO ACCOMPLISH CHI'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND TO SATISFY CHI DEBTS. PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.5.2 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, CHI NEBRASKA OR CHI MAY, IN EXERCISE OF THEIR APPROVAL POWERS, GRANT OR WITHHOLD APPROVAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR MAY, IN ITS COMPLETE DISCRETION, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD AND ITS PRESIDENT AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION, RECOMMEND SUCH OTHER OR DIFFERENT ACTIONS AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
THE CFO RECEIVES THE FORM 990 FROM THE CHI TAX DEPARTMENT AND REVIEWS THE RETURN WITH THE CEO. THE REVIEWED RETURN IS E-MAILED TO THE FULL BOARD. THE BOARD THEN REVIEWS AND SUBMITS QUESTIONS TO THE BOARD APPOINTED COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW WITH THE CFO. SUBSEQUENT TO THE BOARD APPOINTED COMMITTEE REVIEW THE TAX DEPARTMENT FILES THE RETURN WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, MAKING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES NECESSARY TO EFFECT E-FILING. ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE NOT RE-SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK ("TPN") HAD IN EFFECT FOR FY 2014 A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERING ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS HOLDING THE TITLE OF VICE PRESIDENT OR ABOVE. THE POLICY PLACES ON EACH DIRECTOR A GENERAL OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANY SITUATION THAT MAY CREATE A CONFLICT AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AWARE OF SUCH SITUATION. COVERED OFFICERS MUST MAKE SUCH DISCLOSURES TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF TPN WHO HAS A DUTY TO REPORT SUCH SITUATIONS TO THE BOARD CHAIR. IF ANY DOUBT EXISTS, DIRECTORS AND COVERED OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE A FULL DISCLOSURE TO PERMIT AN IMPARTIAL AND OBJECTIVE DETERMINATION. THE POLICY REQUIRES WRITTEN RECORD OF ALL DISCLOSURES. ADDITIONALLY, ALL DIRECTORS AND COVERED OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, COMPLETE, SIGN AND SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO REVIEW THESE STATEMENTS WITH THE BOARD CHAIR. THE BOARD CHAIR OR A DESIGNEE CONDUCTS FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES AT THEIR DISCRETION. BASED UPON THE REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD CHAIR MAKES AN INITIAL DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHETHER REVIEW, AN APPROVAL, OR OTHER ACTION BY THE BOARD IS REQUIRED. A WRITTEN RECORD OF THE BOARD CHAIR'S DETERMINATION IS KEPT. THE BOARD CHAIR THEN MAKES A REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. DIFFERENCES OF OPINION BETWEEN THE BOARD CHAIR AND ANOTHER OFFICER OR DIRECTOR AS TO WHETHER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF A GIVEN SITUATION CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR WHETHER BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ARE SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MAKE A FINAL DETERMINATION AS TO THE MATTER. THE COMMITTEE MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED TO REFLECT THE DETERMINATION INCLUDING ALL RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES AND THEN THE MATTER IS REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER IS PROHIBITED FROM VOTING OR USING HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. FURTHER, THEY ARE TO BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A, PROCESS FOR DETERMINING CEO'S COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL WAS ESTABLISHED AND PAID BY FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM (FHS), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. FHS USED THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION: (1) COMPENSATION COMMITTEE; (2) INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT; (3) WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS; (4) COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY; (5) APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees
COMPENSATION FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE NEBRASKA SYSTEM CEO AND HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR USING THE FOLLOWING METHODS TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION: (1) COMPENSATION SURVEYS OR STUDIES (2) INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND (3) APPROVAL BY THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE PHYSICIAN NETWORK'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES' CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CATHOLICHEALTHINITIATIVES.ORG OR AT WWW.DACBOND.COM.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.