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
ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS OF HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BIDMC INC
Employer identification number
32-0058309
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
..................................................
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?
................
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)
HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
222768204
9
Yes
2,579,198
Total
2,579,198
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
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)
..................
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
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
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
Page 4
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
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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
ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS OF HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BIDMC INC
Employer identification number
32-0058309
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
THE MISSION OF ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS OF HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (APHMFP) IS TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH, PROVIDE WORLD CLASS MEDICAL INSTRUCTION AND EXTRAORDINARY CLINICAL CARE TO IMPROVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC HEALTH OF PATIENTS SERVED BY THE BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS AFFILIATED HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIAN PRACTICES IN THE COMMUNITY.
FORM 990 PART III, LINE 1
APHMFP SERVES PATIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING COMPASSIONATELY TO CREATE A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE MISSION OF ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS OF HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (APHMFP) IS TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH, PROVIDE WORLD CLASS MEDICAL INSTRUCTION AND CLINICAL CARE TO IMPROVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC HEALTH OF PATIENTS SERVED BY THE BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS AFFILIATED HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIAN PRACTICES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER AND APHMFP ALLOWS PHYSICIANS TO JOINTLY CARRY OUT ITS MISSION OF TEACHING, RESEARCH AND EXTRAORDINARY CLINICAL CARE WITH A COMMITMENT TO RECRUITING THE BEST PHYSICIANS, SCIENTISTS, AND ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS IN SUPPORT OF THESE ACTIVITIES. APHMFP COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS SO THAT TOGETHER WE CAN PROVIDE THE CLINICAL INTEGRATION THAT WILL BEST SERVE OUR PATIENTS. EMERGENCY MEDICINE APHMFP IS UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES GIVEN OUR VARIETY OF STRENGTHS IN THE CLINICAL, ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS. EMERGENCY MEDICINE APHFMP IS A PROFESSIONAL GROUP OF BOARD PREPARED AND BOARD CERTIFIED EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS WITH A PRACTICE THAT INCLUDES TERTIARY CARE AT A HARVARD TEACHING HOSPITAL IN BOSTON (BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER) AS WELL AS COMMUNITY CARE AT HOSPITALS IN NEEDHAM (BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS NEEDHAM HOSPITAL), WORCESTER (ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL), MILTON (BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MILTON HOSPITAL) AND NEW BEDFORD (ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL) MASSACHUSETTS. OUR GROUP HAS NATIONALLY RENOWNED EXPERTS IN EDUCATION AND PRE-HOSPITAL CARE, AND IS VIEWED AS A LEADER IN THE COMMUNITY IN CUSTOMER ACCESS, SERVICE AND SATISFACTION. RECENTLY, THE ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE CLINICAL SERVICES IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH. APHMFP LEVERAGES ITS SIZE TO SUPPORT A FULL RANGE OF CLINICAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE RECRUITING AND RETENTION PROGRAMS, CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, RISK MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND PATIENT SATISFACTION MEASURES TO ENHANCE CLINICAL INTEGRATION FOR THOSE PATIENTS SERVED IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EXTRAORDINARY CLINICAL CARE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PATIENTS OF BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER (BIDMC) AND OTHER AFFILIATED GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND PROVIDE FOR THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF INDIGENT PERSONS. THE PATIENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION ARE FOCUSED IN THE PHYSICIAN SPECIALTY AREAS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES AND DELIVERS EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR BIDMC AND ITS AFFILIATES, AS WELL AS, AT, ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL AND ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PERFORM RESEARCH AND TEACHING IN THE AREA OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH BIDMC, HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BIDMC (HMFP) AND ITS AFFILIATES. THE RESEARCH OF THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND THE PROCESSES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT. AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE PATIENT SATISFACTION, CLINICAL GUIDELINES, NURSING AND PHYSICIAN WORKLOAD ANALYSIS, AND PATIENT THROUGHPUT ANALYSIS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EXTRAORDINARY CLINICAL CARE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PATIENTS OF BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER (BIDMC) AND OTHER AFFILIATED GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND PROVIDE FOR THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF INDIGENT PERSONS. THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES AND DELIVERS OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH JORDAN HOSPITAL, INC. AND JORDAN PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
AS NOTED IN VARIOUS NARRATIVE DISCLOSURES WHICH SUPPORT THIS FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES, CAREGROUP, INC. (CAREGROUP) IS A MASSACHUSETTS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. CAREGROUP'S PURPOSE IS TO OVERSEE THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AFFILIATED ENTITIES WHICH MAKE UP THE CAREGROUP SYSTEM. CAREGROUP SERVES AS THE SOLE MEMBER AND A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER (BIDMC OR MEDICAL CENTER). BIDMC IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL NEEDHAM, INC. (BIDN), MEDICAL CARE OF BOSTON MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, D/B/A AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS GROUP (APG) AND BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL MILTON, INC. (BID-MILTON). IN ADDITION, HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (HMFP) IS THE DEDICATED PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OF THE MEDICAL CENTER AND AN ENTITY INTEGRALLY RELATED TO HELPING THE MEDICAL CENTER ACCOMPLISH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES. CAREGROUP ALSO SERVES AS THE SOLE MEMBER AND A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL (NEBH) AND MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL (MAH), WHICH IN TURN SERVE AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES (NEBMA) AND MOUNT AUBURN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (MAPS), RESPECTIVELY. EACH OF THE ENTITIES LISTED IN THIS PARAGRAPH MAY, IN TURN, SERVE AS MEMBER OF ADDITIONAL ENTITIES WITHIN THE CAREGROUP NETWORK OF AFFILIATES. TWO OR MORE OF THE PERSONS LISTED IN THIS FORM 990 PART VII HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON ONE OR BOARDS OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES OR BY SERVING IN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP ONE OR MORE ENTITIES WITHIN THE CAREGROUP NETWORK OF AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. ADDITIONAL DETAIL IS PROVIDED IN THE EXPLANATORY NOTES TO THIS FORM 990 SCHEDULE J.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
YES, HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC (HMFP) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS OF HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
YES. HMFP HAS THE RIGHT TO APPOINT THE APHMFP'S TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
YES, THE MEMBER ACCORDING TO THE APHMFP BYLAWS HAS THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS: -POWERS AND RIGHTS AS VESTED BY LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE PREPARATION AND THE FILING OF APHMFP'S FORM 990 AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) OF HMFP. AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED, HMFP IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF APHMFP. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014, THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY DELOITTE TAX LLP WITH ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE FROM HMFP'S FINANCE STAFF. THE TAX PREPARATION PROCESS WAS ALSO OVERSEEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF TAXATION OF CAREGROUP, INC. CARE GROUP IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BIDMC. A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 PREPARED BY DELOITTE TAX LLP INCLUDING ALL RELATED SCHEDULES WAS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
APHMFP HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UNDER WHICH, THE PRESIDENT, OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. APHMFP HAS PREPARED A FORMAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHICH IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY ALL KEY APHMFP PERSONNEL. THE STANDARDS IN THE POLICY REQUIRE APHMFP OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS SHALL NOT VOTE ON, INFLUENCE, OR MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING A TRANSACTION OR DECISION WHEN THE INDIVIDUAL OR MEMBER OF HIS OR HER FAMILY HAS A MATERIAL INTEREST IN AN ENTITY OR PROPERTY INVOLVED IN THE TRANSACTION OR DECISION. A MATERIAL INTEREST INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY MEMBER HAVING A COMBINED INTEREST OF GREATER THAN 5% OF AN ENTITY OR PROPERTY, AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY MEMBER SERVING AS A DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, OFFICER, PARTNER, EMPLOYEE, CONSULTANT, AGENT, MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL STAFF, RESEARCHER OR ADVISOR OF OR TO AN ENTITY (INCLUDED BY NOT LIMITED TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS) OTHER THAN HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BIDMC, INC AND ITS AFFILIATES, AN INDIVIDUAL HOLDING AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICE OR POSITION IN A BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT OR IN A REGULATORY AGENCY HAVING AUTHORITY OR JURISDICTION OVER PROVIDERS OF HEALTH CARE (FOR MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY, AREAS OF CONFLICT WILL BE DEFINED IN THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT) AND AN INDIVIDUAL (OR MEMBER OF HIS OR HER FAMILY) COMPETING WITH APHMFP IN THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF ANY PROPERTY RIGHT, INTEREST, OR SERVICE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STANDARDS ALSO REQUIRE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL OR MEMBER OF HIS OR HER FAMILY NOT ACCEPT GIFTS OR OTHER FAVORS THAT MIGHT LEAD TO THE INFERENCE THAT THE GIFT OR FAVOR WAS INTENDED TO INFLUENCE HIS OR HER DECISION-MAKING WHILE SERVING APHMFP. PER THE POLICY, AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD NOT DISCLOSE OR USE APHMFP INFORMATION FOR PERSONAL PROFIT OR ADVANTAGE OR SHOULD NOT DISCLOSE CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR STRATEGIC INFORMATION IN ADVANCE OF ITS AUTHORIZED RELEASE. AS NOTED ABOVE, THE PROCESS FOR ADDRESSING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT REQUIRES THAT THE APHMFP DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE A FORMAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT EACH YEAR. THE APHMFP BOARD WILL REVIEW SUCH SUBMITTED FORMS AND FORMAL APPROVAL OF SUCH ACTIVITIES WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE DOCUMENTED IN MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING. IF THE BOARD FEELS THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT WILL INFORM THE INDIVIDUAL OF THE BASIS FOR THE BELIEF AND AFFORD THE INDIVIDUAL AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THE INDIVIDUAL FAILED TO PROPERLY DISCLOSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, THE BOARD IS DETERMINED TO HELP ENSURE ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE HANDLED IN A FAIR AND ETHICAL MANNER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF ALL INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED BY APHMFP AND FOR SPECIFICALLY THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS CONDUCTED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZES COMPARATIVE INDUSTRY DATA, OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS, AND OTHER OUTSIDE MARKET DATA TO HELP DETERMINE COMPENSATION. APHMFP HAS FORMAL COMPENSATION POLICIES WHICH ARE DOCUMENTED AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PRE-APPROVES COMPENSATION PLANS WHICH ARE DOCUMENTED IN A FORMALIZED MANNER BEFORE BEING PRESENTED TO EMPLOYEES. APHMFP DOES NOT PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. CERTAIN OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM RELATED PARTIES. THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS IS CONDUCTED AT THE RELATED PARTY LEVEL WHERE THE RELATED ORGANIZATION HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT IS CHARGED WITH DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZES COMPARATIVE INDUSTRY DATA, OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS, AND OTHER OUTSIDE MARKET DATA TO HELP DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THE RELATED ENTITIES OF APHMFP HAVE FORMAL COMPENSATION POLICIES WHICH ARE DOCUMENTED AND REVIEWED BY THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PRE-APPROVES COMPENSATION PLANS WHICH ARE DOCUMENTED IN A FORMALIZED MANNER BEFORE BEING PRESENTED TO EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
APHMFP'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THE OFFICES OF HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. LOCATED AT 375 LONGWOOD AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215. ADDITIONALLY, STATE AND FEDERAL TAX RELATED INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL POPULATION THROUGH PUBLIC WEBSITES INCLUDING WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AND THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
APHMFP DOES NOT HAVE COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY; THEREFORE, THIS QUESTION IS MORE APPROPRIATELY ANSWERED "NOT APPLICABLE."
FORM 990 PART VII SECTION A LINE 1A
APHMFP DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS. COMPENSATION PAID TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR TRUSTEES WAS EARNED FOR WORK PERFORMED IN A CAPACITY OTHER THAN DIRECTOR OR TRUSTEE AS DENOTED BY THE TITLES LISTED IN SECTION VII. NO APHMFP TRUSTEE OR DIRECTOR DEVOTES MORE THAN TWENTY HOURS PER MONTH TO THEIR POSITION AS TRUSTEE OR DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
ROUNDING -1.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.