Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
 
% CONNIE BUCKINGHAM
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
500 22ND STREET SOUTH SUITE 408
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BIRMINGHAM, AL352333110
D Employer identification number

63-1182994
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 30,882,424
F Name and address of principal officer:
WILLIAM FERNIANY
500 22ND ST S STE 408
BIRMINGHAM,AL352333110
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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N/A
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1996
M State of legal domicile: AL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 18
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 483
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 10
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 8,032,864 11,426,360
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 16,660,201 19,411,284
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 36,759 44,780
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 24,729,824 30,882,424
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 7,904,712 11,238,315
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 10,881,075 13,851,440
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,665,183 5,152,928
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 24,450,970 30,242,683
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 278,854 639,741
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 49,771,331 48,449,743
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 38,375,089 36,413,760
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 11,396,242 12,035,983
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROVIDE COMMON MANAGEMENT OF THE EXISTING AND FUTURE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY OPERATIONS (THE "JOINT HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS") OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, P.C.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,238,315 including grants of $ 11,238,315 ) (Revenue $ 19,411,284 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet11,238,315
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
40
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
483
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
18
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
10
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletCONNIE BUCKINGHAM500 22ND ST S STE 408   BIRMINGHAM,AL352333110 (205) 934-6604
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) C RAY HAYES......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
40.0 		X           0 496,417 64,656
(2) RAY WATTS MD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 20.0
.................
20.0 		X           286,861 590,716 189,236
(3) JOHN D JOHNS......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) JAMES BONNER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
40.0 		X           0 848,983 103,866
(5) CHARLES ADAIR......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 900 0
(6) CHARLES PERRY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 1,200 0
(7) DONALD JAMES......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 900 0
(8) FINIS E ST JOHN IV......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) JAMES WILSON......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) SELWYN VICKERS MD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
44.0 		X           595,324 353,796 205,590
(11) JOHN ENGLAND JR......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) RONALD GRAY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
9.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) VAN RICHEY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 900 0
(14) SETH LANDEFELD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
40.0 		X           0 572,064 101,291
(15) ROBERT WITT......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 09/2016)
 1.0
.................
40.0 		X           0 1,054,912 51,883
(16) TIM LEWIS......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 900 0
(17) DAVID STANDAERT......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 397,819 45,820
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) HERBERT CHEN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................40.0 		X           0 274,140 29,088
(19) DANA KEITH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 09/2016)
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 231,539 46,654
(20) ISSAC WILLIAM FERNIANY........................................................................
CEO
 40.0
.......................2.0 		    X       1,069,659 0 230,642
(21) DAWN BULGARELLA........................................................................
CFO
 40.0
.......................5.0 		    X       567,595 0 109,113
(22) REID JONES........................................................................
COO
 40.0
.......................1.0 		    X       916,011 0 155,430
(23) DAVID RANDALL........................................................................
SR VP STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     522,553 0 93,570
(24) DONALD LILLY........................................................................
SR VP NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     391,722 0 68,215
(25) CHRISTOPHER MEEKS........................................................................
VP CLINICAL FUND/EXEC DIR AOC
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   254,992 0 47,952
(26) WARREN SMEDLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR, SERVICE LINE
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   244,233 0 56,190
(27) BART KELLY........................................................................
DIRECTOR, SERVICE LINE
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   195,601 0 40,188
(28) CHRISTOPHER BRAINARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR, PATIENT EXPERIENCE
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   159,667 0 22,878
(29) MARY GIBSON........................................................................
AVP PHYSICIAN SVCS & UAB CNCT.
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   141,387 0 32,530
(30) ROBERT RICH........................................................................
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
 25.0
.......................15.0 		          X 247,807 153,949 105,594
(31) DEBBIE HUNTER SNOW........................................................................
AVP MARKETING
 0.0
.......................0.0 		          X 224,553 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,817,965 4,979,135 1,800,386
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet86
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
PRESS GANEY,
PO BOX 88335
MILWAUKEE,WI532880335 		CONSULTING 926,487
MANATT PHELPS PHILLIPS LLP,
11355 W OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA900641614 		CONSULTING 918,400
THE CRIMSON INITIATIVE,
PO BOX 79461
BALTIMORE,MD212790461 		CONSULTING 470,508
STUDER GROUP,
PO BOX 71676
CHICAGO,IL606947167 		CONSULTING 382,332
ECG MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS,
1111 THIRD AVENUE
SEATTLE,WA98101 		CONSULTING 222,464
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 11,426,360
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 11,426,360
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MANAGEMENT FEES 900099 15,672,918 15,672,918    
b PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION FEES 900099 1,367,240 1,367,240    
c SALES AND SERVICES INCOME 900099 1,329,008 1,329,008    
d LEASE INCOME 900099 1,042,118 1,042,118    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 19,411,284
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 44,780     44,780
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 30,882,424 19,411,284   44,780
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 11,238,315 11,238,315
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,160,351   4,160,351  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 7,453,779   7,453,779  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,809,896   1,809,896  
9 Other employee benefits ....... -2,154,373   -2,154,373  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,581,787   2,581,787  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 85,467   85,467  
c Accounting ........... 158,600   158,600  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,371,027   1,371,027  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 616,564   616,564  
13 Office expenses ....... 151,304   151,304  
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 518,300   518,300  
17 Travel ............ 159,735   159,735  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 241,915   241,915  
20 Interest ........... 95,100   95,100  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,040,188   1,040,188  
23 Insurance ... 6,017   6,017  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 432,759   432,759  
b LICENSES & PERMITS 148,319   148,319  
c MEALS 105,350   105,350  
d EMPLOYEE HEALTH SCREENING 1,018   1,018  
e All other expenses 21,265   21,265  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 30,242,683 11,238,315 19,004,368 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 19,839,961 1 18,894,486
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,932,955 4 4,857,770
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 0 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 11,098,379
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 3,169,029 9,011,694 10c 7,929,350
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 1,018,204 11 1,018,204
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,000 12 1,000
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 15,967,517 15 15,748,933
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 49,771,331 16 48,449,743
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 3,643,770 17 3,704,340
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 56,304 19 208,809
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 9,510,000 24 9,510,000
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 25,165,015 25 22,990,611
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 38,375,089 26 36,413,760
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 11,396,242 27 12,035,983
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 0 28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 11,396,242 33 12,035,983
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 49,771,331 34 48,449,743
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
30,882,424
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
30,242,683
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
639,741
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
11,396,242
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
12,035,983
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Employer identification number

63-1182994
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 12,735,124 12,891,059 12,793,251 8,032,864 11,426,360 57,878,658
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 12,735,124 12,891,059 12,793,251 8,032,864 11,426,360 57,878,658
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).. 17,375,352
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 40,503,306
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 12,735,124 12,891,059 12,793,251 8,032,864 11,426,360 57,878,658
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 6,783 9,600 24,630 36,759 44,780 122,552
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 58,001,210
12
12
74,344,018
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
69.832 %
15
15
60.802 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Employer identification number

63-1182994
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
  		Employer identification number
63-1182994
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
  		Employer identification number

63-1182994
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
  		Employer identification number

63-1182994
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Employer identification number

63-1182994
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements   764,302 621,123 143,179
d Equipment ...   10,144,349 2,547,906 7,596,443
e Other ...   189,728   189,728
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 7,929,350
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) BENEFIT PLAN ASSET 14,827,093
(2) NMTC RESTRICTED CASH FROM CDE 143,815
(3) FACILITY LEASING 778,025
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 15,748,933
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
BENEFIT PLAN LIABILITIES 14,814,165
DUE TO UAB 176,911
DUE TO UA HSF 51,845
DUE TO UA HOSPITAL 152,880
DUE TO UA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 2,300,497
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FUND PAYABLE 5,423,253
FL&F INTEREST PAYABLE 71,060
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 22,990,611
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 39,230,573
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 8,348,149
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 8,348,149
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 30,882,424
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 30,882,424
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 38,707,836
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 8,465,153
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 8,465,153
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 30,242,683
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 30,242,683

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART XI, LINE 2D: OTHER REVENUE NOT INCLUDED IN RETURN (ACTIVITIES UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM WHICH REPRESENTS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, A STATE ENTITY) - $8,348,149
PART XII, LINE 2D: OTHER EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED IN RETURN (ACTIVITIES UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM WHICH REPRESENTS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMNINGHAM, A STATE ENTITY) - $8,465,153
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Employer identification number
63-1182994
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) UA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION PC
500 22ND STREET SOUTH
510
BIRMINGHAM,AL35233 		63-0649108 501(C)(3) 7,858,105   N/A N/A UAB PRIME CARE
(2) UAB DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
1720 2ND AVE S
BIRMINGHAM,AL35233 		GOVERNMENTAL 59,119   N/A N/A UAB MASTERS OF SCIENCE & HEALTH ADMIN
(3) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
1449 MEDICAL PARK DR
BIRMINGHAM,AL35213 		13-5613797 501(C)(3) 19,000   N/A N/A SPONSORSHIP 2016
(4) UAB COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER
1802 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM,AL35294 		63-6005396 501(c)(3) 22,500   N/A N/A SPONSORSHIP 2016
(5) ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
3621 6TH AVE SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35222 		63-1103036 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A SPONSORHSIP 2016
(6) UNITED WAY COMMUNITY
3600 8TH AVENUE SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35232 		63-0288846 501(C)(3) 9,000   N/A N/A SPONSORSHIP 2016
(7) ALYS ROBINSON STEPHENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1200 10TH AVENUE SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35294 		  10,000   N/A N/A SPONSORSHIP 2016
(8) BIRMINGHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION
2100 1ST AVENUE NORTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35203 		26-4685144 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A SPONSORSHIP 2016
(9) PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK
1500 ROSECR AV
MANHATTAN BEACH,CA90266 		33-0841281 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A SPONSORSHIP 2016
(10) UAB EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
1717 11TH AVE S103-A
BIRMINGHAM,AL35205 		63-6155094 501(C)(3) 3,072,000   N/A N/A SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAM
(11) BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS JOURNAL
2140 11TH AVE S
SUITE 205
BIRMINGHAM,AL35205 		  9,625   N/A N/A Sponsorship 2016
(12) ST VINCENT'S ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA
1 MEDICAL PARK E DR
BIRMINGHAM,AL35235 		63-0868066 501(c)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A SPONSORSHIP 2016
(13) DEEP SOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION
725 21ST ST S
BIRMINGHAM,AL35249 		46-5320268 501(C)(3) 50,000   N/A N/A SPONSORSHIP 2016
2
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11
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
2
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS & SPONSORSHIPS: UAB HEALTH SYSTEM MAINTAINS GRANT FUND RECORDS AND MONITORS THE USE OF SUCH GRANTS BY RECIPIENTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Employer identification number

63-1182994
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1C RAY HAYESBOARD MEMBER (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
428,698 		0
-------------
47,947 		0
-------------
19,772 		0
-------------
46,913 		0
-------------
17,743 		0
-------------
561,073 		0
-------------
0
2RAY WATTS MDBOARD MEMBER (i)

(ii)		 285,179
-------------
456,857 		0
-------------
129,780 		1,682
-------------
4,079 		89,373
-------------
46,463 		3,135
-------------
50,265 		379,369
-------------
687,444 		0
-------------
0
3JAMES BONNERBOARD MEMBER (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
723,130 		0
-------------
121,092 		0
-------------
4,761 		0
-------------
78,237 		0
-------------
25,629 		0
-------------
952,849 		0
-------------
0
4SELWYN VICKERS MDBOARD MEMBER (i)

(ii)		 400,149
-------------
293,080 		175,000
-------------
3,950 		20,175
-------------
56,766 		130,308
-------------
48,810 		6,900
-------------
19,572 		732,532
-------------
422,178 		15,957
-------------
0
5SETH LANDEFELDBOARD MEMBER (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
501,860 		0
-------------
64,380 		0
-------------
5,824 		0
-------------
88,696 		0
-------------
12,595 		0
-------------
673,355 		0
-------------
0
6ROBERT WITTBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 09/2016) (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
652,305 		0
-------------
375,368 		0
-------------
27,239 		0
-------------
49,781 		0
-------------
2,102 		0
-------------
1,106,795 		0
-------------
0
7DAVID STANDAERTBOARD MEMBER (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
395,400 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
2,419 		0
-------------
43,670 		0
-------------
2,150 		0
-------------
443,639 		0
-------------
0
8HERBERT CHENBOARD MEMBER (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
223,347 		0
-------------
50,000 		0
-------------
793 		0
-------------
23,420 		0
-------------
5,668 		0
-------------
303,228 		0
-------------
0
9DANA KEITHBOARD MEMBER (AS OF 09/2016) (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
230,830 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
709 		0
-------------
39,160 		0
-------------
7,494 		0
-------------
278,193 		0
-------------
0
10ISSAC WILLIAM FERNIANYCEO (i)

(ii)		 668,343
-------------
0 		390,995
-------------
0 		10,321
-------------
0 		206,854
-------------
0 		23,788
-------------
0 		1,300,301
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11DAWN BULGARELLACFO (i)

(ii)		 424,674
-------------
0 		141,313
-------------
0 		1,608
-------------
0 		104,438
-------------
0 		4,675
-------------
0 		676,708
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12REID JONESCOO (i)

(ii)		 582,358
-------------
0 		264,221
-------------
0 		69,432
-------------
0 		149,056
-------------
0 		6,374
-------------
0 		1,071,441
-------------
0 		66,768
-------------
0
13DAVID RANDALLSR VP STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT (i)

(ii)		 337,941
-------------
0 		110,465
-------------
0 		74,147
-------------
0 		73,271
-------------
0 		20,299
-------------
0 		616,123
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14DONALD LILLYSR VP NETWORK DEVELOPMENT (i)

(ii)		 251,108
-------------
0 		85,995
-------------
0 		54,619
-------------
0 		47,468
-------------
0 		20,747
-------------
0 		459,937
-------------
0 		51,064
-------------
0
15CHRISTOPHER MEEKSVP CLINICAL FUND/EXEC DIR AOC (i)

(ii)		 196,459
-------------
0 		57,214
-------------
0 		1,319
-------------
0 		45,776
-------------
0 		2,176
-------------
0 		302,944
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16WARREN SMEDLEYDIRECTOR, SERVICE LINE (i)

(ii)		 179,258
-------------
0 		36,195
-------------
0 		28,780
-------------
0 		25,571
-------------
0 		30,619
-------------
0 		300,423
-------------
0 		27,598
-------------
0
17BART KELLYDIRECTOR, SERVICE LINE (i)

(ii)		 162,503
-------------
0 		31,407
-------------
0 		1,691
-------------
0 		38,389
-------------
0 		1,799
-------------
0 		235,789
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18CHRISTOPHER BRAINARDDIRECTOR, PATIENT EXPERIENCE (i)

(ii)		 144,139
-------------
0 		15,528
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,144
-------------
0 		17,734
-------------
0 		182,545
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19MARY GIBSONAVP PHYSICIAN SVCS & UAB CNCT. (i)

(ii)		 119,063
-------------
0 		22,324
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,313
-------------
0 		19,217
-------------
0 		173,917
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20ROBERT RICHFORMER BOARD MEMBER (i)

(ii)		 246,284
-------------
148,692 		0
-------------
0 		1,523
-------------
5,257 		68,494
-------------
25,552 		2,641
-------------
8,907 		318,942
-------------
188,408 		0
-------------
0
21DEBBIE HUNTER SNOWAVP MARKETING (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		224,553
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		224,553
-------------
0 		224,553
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1: SELWYN VICKERS RECEIVED $55,491 GROSSED UP COMPENSATION FROM UA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION. SELWYN VICKERS WAS REIMBURSED $2,787 FOR HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP.
PART I, LINE 4B: TOP HAT 457(B) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN PARTICIPANTS WERE: ISAAC WILLIAM FERNIANY ($18,000).
PART II: FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015 COMPENSATION FOR SELWYN VICKERS INCLUDED $15,957 WHICH IS A ONE TIME PAYMENT FROM DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015 COMPENSATION FOR DONALD LILLY INCLUDED $51,064, WHICH IS A ONE TIME PAYMENT FROM DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015 COMPENSATION FOR WARREN SMEDLEY INCLUDED $27,598, WHICH IS A ONE TIME PAYMENT FROM DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015 COMPENSATION FOR REID JONES INCLUDED $66,768, WHICH IS A ONE TIME PAYMENT FROM DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015 COMPENSATION FOR DEBBIE HUNTER SNOW INCLUDED $224,553, WHICH IS A ONE TIME PAYMENT FROM DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN.
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(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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Employer identification number

63-1182994
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: TO PROVIDE COMMON MANAGEMENT OF THE EXISTING AND FUTURE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY OPERATIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A: SECTION 1: MISSION STATEMENT AND UABHS INTRODUCTION THE UAB HEALTH SYSTEM (UABHS) IS AN ALABAMA NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT OVERSEES THE ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER ACTIVITIES OF ITS TWO MEMBERS, THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, WHICH COLLABORATIVELY PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTH CARE TO THE CITIZENS OF ALABAMA AND INDIVIDUALS FROM ACROSS THE NATION AND THE WORLD. UABHS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF SOCIETY, PARTICULARLY THE CITIZENS OF ALABAMA, BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE HEALTH SERVICES OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE, QUALITY, AND SAFETY; A SUPERIOR ENVIRONMENT FOR THE EDUCATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; AND SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH TO ADVANCE MEDICAL SCIENCE. UABHS SUPPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF THE UAB SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BY OVERSEEING HOSPITAL AND CLINIC OPERATIONS, FOSTERING RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF FACULTY, AND CREATING HIGHLY INNOVATIVE, WELL-COORDINATED INTERDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL PROGRAMS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT SERVE AS MODELS FOR HEALTH CARE EDUCATION AND DELIVERY. UABHS IS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TRIPARTITE MISSION OF PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF PATIENT CARE, OUTSTANDING EDUCATION OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN MEDICINE THROUGH GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH IN AREAS SUCH AS ONCOLOGY, NEUROSCIENCES, TRANSPLANTATION, CARDIOLOGY, TRAUMA AND BURN TREATMENT, REHABILITATION, IMMUNOBIOLOGY, VIROLOGY, GENE THERAPY, AND GENOMICS. UABHS ENCOMPASSES THE LARGEST MULTISPECIALTY GROUP OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN ALABAMA, WITH MORE THAN 1,380 PHYSICIANS SERVING PATIENTS FROM EVERY STATE IN THE NATION AND MANY COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. IT IS A MAJOR REGIONAL TERTIARY REFERRAL CENTER THAT TREATS SOME OF THE MOST CRITICAL PATIENTS IN THE SOUTHEAST. IN FY 2016, UABHS ENTITIES DISCHARGED NEARLY 88,900 PATIENTS AND HAD 336,523 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS. DESPITE THE FINANCIAL STRAIN IT PLACES ON THE ORGANIZATION, UABHS CARES FOR THE SICKEST, MOST VULNERABLE PATIENTS, SERVING AS A SAFETY NET FOR THOSE WHO ARE TURNED AWAY FROM OTHER CARE PROVIDERS. UABHS PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT CHARITY CARE TO INDIGENT PATIENTS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. UABHS ESTIMATED COST INCURRED FOR CHARITY CARE PROVIDED TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS IN FISCAL YEAR FY 2016 WAS $58,446,186. UABHS ALSO PROVIDES CARE TO A LARGE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS THAT MAY REIMBURSE BELOW COST. IN FY 2016, UABHS UNREIMBURSED COST FOR TREATING MEDICAID PATIENTS WAS $107,904,651. IN ADDITION, UABHS ENTITIES PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MANY INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT PAY FOR ALL OR ANY OF THEIR MEDICAL CARE. IN FY 2016, THE COST FOR THIS BAD DEBT WAS $114,223,211. UNCOMPENSATED CARE COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE OTHER UNFUNDED COSTS OF CARE, SUCH AS UNDERPAYMENT FROM MEDICAID AND MEDICARE. SECTION 2: UABHS ENTITIES UABHS FLAGSHIP FACILITY IS THE 1,157-BED UAB HOSPITAL, ONE OF THE NATIONS LARGEST PUBLIC HOSPITALS. IT INCLUDES THE UAB WOMEN & INFANTS CENTER, SPAIN REHABILITATION CENTER, THE CENTER FOR PSYCHIATRIC MEDICINE, AND THE FREESTANDING UAB HOSPITAL-HIGHLANDS. AS ALABAMAS ONLY LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER (AS DESIGNATED BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), UAB HOSPITAL PROVIDES CARE FOR MANY OF THE MOST SERIOUS INJURIES THAT OCCUR ANYWHERE IN THE STATE THROUGH ITS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, OPERATING ROOMS, TRAUMA/BURN UNIT, AND SPAIN REHABILITATION CENTER, WHICH IS ONE OF THE SOUTHEASTS FOREMOST PROVIDERS OF COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION CARE. THE WOMEN & INFANTS CENTER OFFERS ADVANCED SERVICES AND THE LATEST MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY TO CARE FOR HEALTHY AND HIGH-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN, HEALTHY AND HIGH-RISK NEWBORNS, AND WOMEN RECEIVING CARE FOR A VARIETY OF GYNECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING GYNECOLOGICAL CANCERS. IT INCLUDES UABS REGIONAL NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (RNICU), THE STATES LARGEST. TOGETHER WITH CHILDREN'S OF ALABAMA, UAB OFFERS THE ONLY LEVEL IV NICU IN ALABAMA DESIGNATED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS AS THE HIGHEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE LEVEL OF CARE AVAILABLE. UAB HOSPITAL-HIGHLANDS IS A GENERAL ACUTE CARE COMPONENT ADJACENT TO CAMPUS THAT PROVIDES AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR NON-TRAUMATIC AND NON-CATASTROPHIC CASES, COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL AND NONSURGICAL TREATMENT FOR BONE AND JOINT DISORDERS, A SPECIALIZED UNIT FOR FRAGILITY FRACTURES, THE UAB SLEEP-WAKE DISORDERS CENTER, AND THE UAB GAMMA KNIFE CENTER. IT ALSO HOUSES THE ACUTE CARE FOR THE ELDERS (ACE) UNIT, THE REGIONS FIRST MODEL PATIENT UNIT FOR COORDINATED GERIATRIC CARE, AND THE UAB PAIN TREATMENT CLINIC, WHICH SERVES PATIENTS WITH ACUTE AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS INCLUDING INTRACTABLE CANCER PAIN. UABHS ALSO INCLUDES UAB CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL, THE KIRKLIN CLINIC OF UAB HOSPITAL, THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION (UAHSF), AND VIVA HEALTH. UAHSF PHYSICIANS PROVIDED SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION OUTPATIENT VISITS IN FY 2016. UABHS OPERATES APPROXIMATELY 129 CLINICS, INCLUDING 54 THAT ARE HOUSED IN THE KIRKLIN CLINIC OF UAB HOSPITAL, A CONTIGUOUS OUTPATIENT FACILITY WITH MORE THAN 33 DISTINCT CLINICAL UNITS OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS. UAHSF IS A MULTISPECIALTY PHYSICIAN PRACTICE SERVING UAB THROUGH 17 CLINICAL DEPARTMENTS AND 74 CLINICAL DIVISIONS. THE HEALTH SYSTEM SUPPORTS MORE THAN 100 SPECIALIZED CENTERS FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, CLINICAL CARE, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, THE LARGEST BEING THE UAB COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER, WHICH HAS HELD THE HIGHEST NCI DESIGNATION FOR MORE THAN 40 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. UAB CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL (CEH) IS THE ONLY EYE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL IN ALABAMA AND ONE OF ONLY A FEW FACILITIES IN THE WORLD ENTIRELY DEDICATED TO ADVANCEMENTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY. AS SUCH, CEH IS A KEY SERVICE OF THE UAB HEALTH SYSTEM AND OPERATES THE TEACHING PROGRAM FOR THE UAB SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY. THE HOSPITAL AND CLINICS TREAT MORE THAN 100,000 OPHTHALMIC PATIENTS EACH YEAR AND OFFER THE ONLY 24/7 EYE EMERGENCY ROOM IN THE STATE AND THE ONLY LEVEL I OCULAR TRAUMA CENTER IN THE REGION. PERFORMING MORE THAN 11,500 SURGICAL CASES EACH YEAR, CEH PROVIDES EXCELLENCE IN EYE TRAUMA, RETINAL, VITREAL, CORNEA, CORNEA TRANSPLANT, GLAUCOMA, CATARACT, LASER CATARACT, OCULOPLASTICS, ORBITAL RECONSTRUCTION, AND PEDIATRIC EYE SURGERIES. CEH SPONSORS OR PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE EYESIGHT FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA, SIGHTSAVERS, AND ALABAMA LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE OCULAR SCREENING SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN ALABAMA. OTHER UABHS OPERATIONS INCLUDE THE KIRKLIN CLINIC AT ACTON ROAD, WHICH OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CANCER, CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER EXCEPTIONAL CLINICAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS OF BIRMINGHAM; UAB MEDICINE LEEDS, A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC COMBINED WITH A FULL AMBULATORY IMAGING FACILITY; UAB MEDICINE URGENT CARE, THE FIRST URGENT CARE SITE FOR UAB MEDICINE, DESIGNED TO SERVE PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ISSUES, MINOR LACERATIONS, ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES, ETC.; SEVERAL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTERS DEDICATED TO SERVING PATIENTS THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA, AS WELL AS HEALTH CENTERS IN OTHER LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE INCLUDING HUNTSVILLE, MONTGOMERY, AND SELMA; VIVA HEALTH, AN ALABAMA-BASED HEALTH PLAN WITH MORE THAN 98,000 ENROLLEES, WHICH OFFERS QUALITY HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE; THE VALLEY FOUNDATION IN HUNTSVILLE, A GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE FOR PHYSICIANS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO ASSIST AND AID UABHS; AND THE OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES FOUNDATION, THE CLINICAL PRACTICE COMPONENT OF THE UAB DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY. ADDITIONALLY, UABHS AFFILIATES INCLUDE MEDICAL WEST, A 310-BED ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF DIAGNOSTIC, SURGICAL, MEDICAL, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND BAPTIST HEALTH IN MONTGOMERY, A PRIMARY PROVIDER OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN CENTRAL ALABAMA. BAPTIST HEALTH OF MONTGOMERY COMPRISES THREE HOSPITALS: MONTGOMERYS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER EAST, AND PRATTVILLE BAPTIST HOSPITAL. IN ADDITION TO THE COLLECTIVE 689 LICENSED BED HOSPITAL, THE AFFILIATION INCLUDES MANAGEMENT OF A REGIONAL CANCER CENTER AND A 60-BED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY. IN JULY 2016, BAPTIST HEALTH AND UAB MEDICINE OPENED THE UAB MEDICINE MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC AT BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH. THE CLINIC INITIALLY OFFERED FOUR MUCH-NEEDED SPECIALTIES, INCLUDING UROLOGY, GASTROENTEROLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY AND RHEUMATOLOGY. BOTH CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY AND BREAST HEALTH WILL BE ADDED IN AUGUST 2017. THE UAB MEDICINE MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC HAS CREATED A CONVENIENT, HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE OPTION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL ALABAMA, AS MANY HAVE BEEN FORCED TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE MONTGOMERY AREA FOR MEDICAL SERVICES DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING NEED, LIMITED ACCESS, AND THE LACK OF SPECIALISTS IN THE REGION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED): THE MEDICAL SPECIALISTS HAVE INCREASED ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE IN A CONVENIENT, CENTRALIZED LOCATION CLOSE TO HOME THAT LEADS TO EARLIER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASE. IN ADDITION, PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO CLINICAL TRIALS AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES BEING PERFORMED AT UAB. SECTION 3: RELIEF OF THE POOR, DISTRESSED, OR UNDERPRIVILEGED/PROVISION OF CHARITY CARE THE MAIN UABHS MEDICAL CENTER IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM, AN AREA THAT INCLUDES A HIGH NUMBER OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS. THE STATE OF ALABAMA HAS MANY AREAS THAT ARE CHARACTERIZED BY HIGH LEVELS OF POVERTY AND A POPULATION OF NUMEROUS UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED INDIVIDUALS. MANY OF THESE PEOPLE DEPEND ON UABHS HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FOR THEIR MEDICAL NEEDS. UABHS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HEALTH CARE AND SCREENING AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO POOR AND UNDERPRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS. UABHS MANY PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE UAB COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTERS DEEP SOUTH NETWORK FOR CANCER CONTROL, WHICH WORKS TO ELIMINATE DISPARITIES IN CANCER DEATH RATES BETWEEN BLACKS AND WHITES BY TARGETING TWO POOR RURAL AND TWO POOR URBAN AREAS IN ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI WITH COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS, MINORITY ENROLLMENT IN CLINICAL TRIALS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF MINORITY JUNIOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCHERS. STILL ANOTHER PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON MINORITIES AND THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED IS THE MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES RESEARCH CENTER, A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER FOCUSED ON ELIMINATING RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A HEALTH AWARENESS AND INTERVENTION STOREFRONT IN DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM. OTHER PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO POOR AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS INCLUDE THE TOT SHOTS PROGRAM THAT OFFERS FREE, WALK-IN, IMMUNIZATION SERVICES IN COMMUNITY-BASED CLINICS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OTHERS; THE VALLEY FOUNDATION CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM, A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REMOVE EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO INCREASE IMMUNIZATION RATES OF UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AGE 19 TO 35 MONTHS; AND EQUAL ACCESS BIRMINGHAM, A FREE CLINIC RUN BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF UAB VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS, MEDICAL STUDENTS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL CARE AND HEALTH EDUCATION TO MEDICALLY UNINSURED RESIDENTS OF BIRMINGHAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, 234 STUDENT AND 33 PHYSICIAN VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED CARE FOR 617 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC CARE CLINICS. UABHS AFFILIATE BAPTIST HEALTH HAS DEVELOPED THE CAREADVISOR PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES PATIENTS AT HOME WITH PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, MEDICATIONS, AND TRANSPORTATION TO OFFICE VISITS AT NO COST TO THOSE PATIENTS. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO REDUCE READMISSION RATES AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR THE RECENTLY DISCHARGED AS WELL IMPROVE AS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF PATIENTS IN THE BAPTIST HEALTH COMMUNITY. UAB MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDES THE COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY PROGRAM, SERVES MORE THAN 2,000 ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES RESIDING IN THE CATCHMENT AREA OF CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY. IT PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, STATE-OF-THE-ART TREATMENT, AN ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT TEAM WITH OUTREACH INTO THE COMMUNITY, AND A DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM. THE ADULT PSYCHIATRY PROGRAM OFFERS EVALUATION AND TREATMENT, INCLUDING PSYCHOTHERAPY. THE ENGEL SCHOOL, THAT SERVES PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, PROVIDES A DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS CHILDREN TO MAINTAIN ACADEMIC PROGRESS. SPECIAL POPULATIONS ARE SERVED, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THEIR FIRST EPISODE OF PSYCHOSIS, AND AN LGBTQ CLINIC. THE HOSPITAL ALSO RENOVATED, EQUIPPED, AND STAFFED A NEW 20-BED UNIT IN RESPONSE TO ANOTHER COMMUNITY NEED: HOUSING PATIENTS WHO ARE IN THE PROCESS OF LEGAL COMMITMENT TO THE STATE MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL OR WHO ARE EXPECTED TO NEED A MORE PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION IS READILY AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS IN EMERGENCY OR INPATIENT SERVICES. THE UAB SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, OFFENDER SUPERVISION, AND RESEARCH. PROGRAMS INCLUDE TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES (TASC) WHICH IS A PROGRAM THAT WORKS TO IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH ADULT ENDEAVORS (PROBLEM SOLVING COURTS, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, PRETRIAL RELEASE) AND EFFORTS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH (THE ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (ASAP), ELECTRONIC MONITORING, PREVENTION, JUVENILE DRUG COURT). ADDITIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE THE BEACON ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES ABSTINENCE-BASED OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS WHO ABUSE OR ARE DEPENDENT ON DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. SECTION 4: REDUCTION OF GOVERNMENT BURDEN AND PROVISION OF UNPROFITABLE SERVICES UABHS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS IN A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM. THE BIRMINGHAM REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM (BREMSS) IS ADMINISTRATIVELY A COMPONENT OF UABHS, WITH POLICY DIRECTION PROVIDED BY A BOARD WITH REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, HOSPITALS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDER GROUPS WITHIN A SEVEN-COUNTY REGION OF ALABAMA. BREMSS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM WITHIN THESE COUNTIES. BREMSS ALSO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MEDICAL DIRECTION ASPECTS, EQUIPMENT GRANT FUNDING, EMS AGENCY IMPROVEMENTS FROM BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TO ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FUNCTIONS, AN EMS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS, AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES. BREMSS HAS PROVIDED A REGIONAL TRAUMA SYSTEM SINCE 1996, A STROKE SYSTEM SINCE 2000, AND A STEMI SYSTEM SINCE 2010. THESE ACUTE CARE SYSTEMS PROVIDE FOR CENTRALIZED ROUTING OF ALL ACUTE-EVENT PATIENTS, INCLUSIVE OF PATIENT OUTCOMES AND EMT EDUCATION. THE TRAUMA SYSTEM HAS LOWERED TRAUMA MORTALITY BY GREATER THAN 12%, AND THE STROKE SYSTEM HAS LOWERED STROKE MORTALITY BY GREATER THAN 7.6%. BREMSS FUNCTIONS AS AN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TRAINING CENTER, AND, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE UAB TRAUMA PROGRAM, IT ALSO PROVIDES ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 200 DOCTORS AND ADVANCED BURN SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 100 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS EACH YEAR. UNDER A GRANT FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, BREMSS OPERATES THE ALABAMA TRAUMA COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (ATCC), WHICH ANNUALLY ROUTES MORE THAN 10,000 SERIOUSLY INJURED TRAUMA PATIENTS TO RECOGNIZED TRAUMA AND STROKE HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE ATCC ALSO ACTS AS THE HUB FOR PATIENT ROUTING OF SERIOUSLY INJURED PATIENTS IN MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS STATEWIDE. UAB PHYSICIANS PERFORMED THEIR FIRST KIDNEY TRANSPLANT IN 1968; SINCE THAT TIME THE TRANSPLANT PROGRAM HAS PERFORMED MORE THAN 14,000 SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANTS. UABS TRANSPLANT PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM IN THE SOUTH AND LEADS THE NATION IN LIVING DONOR TRANSPLANTATION, WITH ALMOST 4,000 TRANSPLANTS TO DATE. UAB PERFORMS KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART, LUNG, INTESTINE, AND PANCREAS SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANTS, AND IT CURRENTLY HAS THE NATIONS LONGEST ONGOING KIDNEY TRANSPLANT CHAIN, ENCOMPASSING MORE THAN 67 PEOPLE SO FAR. UAB IS ALSO KNOWN AS AN INNOVATOR IN PROVIDING ACCESS TO TRANSPLANTATION FOR PATIENTS IN NEED; UAB SEEKS TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF ORGANS FOR TRANSPLANTATION, OFFERING TREATMENT FOR HIGHLY SENSITIZED PATIENTS, ABO INCOMPATIBLE TRANSPLANTATION, AND SPLIT-LIVER TRANSPLANT, AS WELL AS EFFORTS TO OPTIMIZE RECOVERY AND PRESERVATION OF ORGANS, INCLUDING EX-VIVO LUNG PERFUSION AND NORMOTHERMIC PRESERVATION OF LIVERS. UAB ALSO OFFERS BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION FOR A VARIETY OF HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES, AS WELL AS AUTOLOGOUS ISLET CELL TRANSPLANTATION FOR CHRONIC PANCREATITIS. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL, UAB OFFERS CORNEAL AND RETINA TRANSPLANTS. UABHS REGIONAL SPINAL CORD INJURY CARE SYSTEM, ONE OF 14 SUCH MODEL SYSTEMS IN THE NATION, OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR PATIENTS WITH INJURED SPINAL CORDS. SPONSORED BY THE ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IT HELPS ESTABLISH INNOVATIVE PROJECTS FOR THE DELIVERY, DEMONSTRATION, AND EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, VOCATIONAL, AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY. SERVICES OFFERED BY THE SYSTEM INCLUDE ALL PHASES OF CARE, INCLUDING MEDICAL AND ACUTE CARE SERVICES, PHYSICAL AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP, RESEARCH, AND THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED): UAB IS 1 OF ONLY 7 CENTERS IN THE NATION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF TWO FEDERAL NETWORKS FOR RESEARCH AND CARE, THOSE BEING THE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE UNITS NETWORK AND THE NEONATAL RESEARCH NETWORK OF THE NIH. THESE PARTNERSHIPS HAVE PRODUCED GROUNDBREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS IN OBSTETRICS AND NEONATOLOGY RESEARCH, HELPING REDUCE MATERNAL AND NEONATAL MORTALITY AND SERIOUS MORBIDITIES WHILE INVESTIGATING INTERVENTIONS AIMED AT STEMMING MAJOR PERINATAL COMPLICATIONS. MORE THAN 600 LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT BABIES AND NEARLY 1,000 PRETERM BABIES (FEWER THAN 37 WEEKS OF GESTATION) ARE BORN AT UAB HOSPITAL EACH YEAR, REPRESENTING THE MAJORITY OF THE HIGHEST RISK BABIES IN THE STATE. THE OBSTETRIC UNIT CARES FOR THE MOST COMPLEX PREGNANCIES (MOTHER AND/OR FETUS) IN ALABAMA. IN ADDITION, MANY CRITICALLY ILL NEONATES ARE TRANSPORTED TO UAB HOSPITAL FROM OTHER HOSPITALS FOR CARE IN THE STATES ONLY LEVEL IV REGIONAL NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (RNICU). THESE COMBINED SERVICES ACT AS THE OBSTETRICAL AND NEONATAL "SAFETY NET." UAB IS THE ONLY FACILITY IN ALABAMA AND THE NEIGHBORING REGION WITH NEONATOLOGISTS AND MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS IN-HOUSE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. UAB SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FACULTY DIRECT THE CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER (CIRC) WHICH HAS AS ITS MISSION IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WITH RARE DISORDERS THAT OFTEN HAVE DIFFICULTY FINDING A MEDICAL HOME THAT OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART TREATMENT FROM QUALIFIED SPECIALISTS. CIRC FACULTY SEEK TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH CONDUCTING BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH AND USING THIS KNOWLEDGE TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, EXEMPLARY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, INTERDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL AND RESEARCH TRAINING IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND A TIMELY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION WITH CONSUMERS, PRACTITIONERS, SCIENTISTS, AND SOCIETY. THE UAB DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS, A COMPONENT OF THE UAB SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DELIVERS OUTSTANDING CARE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH OR AT RISK FOR GENETIC CONDITIONS. THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION; COMPREHENSIVE PRENATAL, PEDIATRIC, AND ADULT INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT GENETIC SERVICES, INCLUDING DIAGNOSIS, MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, GENETIC COUNSELING, AND CLINICAL TRIALS OF NEW TREATMENTS; STATE-OF-THE-ART LABORATORY SERVICES, INCLUDING CYTOGENETICS, MOLECULAR GENETICS, AND BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS; AND EXCEPTIONAL CLINICS THAT OFFER UNCOMMON SERVICES, SUCH AS THE MARFAN SYNDROME CLINIC. FOR SOME CONDITIONS, SUCH AS NEUROFIBROMATOSIS, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS COMPLEX, AND LYSOSOMAL STORAGE DISORDERS, THE DEPARTMENT IS A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REFERRAL SOURCE. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO IS HOME TO THE UAB UNDIAGNOSED DISEASES PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COMPLEX MULTI-SYSTEM DISORDERS THAT HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE. THE PROGRAM IS ABLE TO OFFER WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING TO HELP IDENTIFY RARE GENETIC CAUSES FOR COMPLEX DISORDERS. THE DEPARTMENT RECENTLY LAUNCHED A NEW STATEWIDE PROGRAM, THE ALABAMA GENOMIC HEALTH INITIATIVE, WHICH WILL PROVIDE GENOMIC ANALYSIS TO 10,000 INDIVIDUALS IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA, AS WELL AS A RESEARCH DATABASE AND BIOBANK. SECTION 5: PROVISION OF ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES. UAB HOSPITAL HAS BEEN RANKED ON U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT'S "BEST HOSPITALS" LIST FOR 24 CONSECUTIVE YEARS, AND IT IS RANKED NO. 1 IN ALABAMA. THE CLINICAL ENTERPRISE OFFERS CUTTING-EDGE PATIENT CARE, TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED FACILITIES, DOCTORS AT THE TOP OF THEIR FIELDS OF EXPERTISE, AND NURSES AND MEDICAL STAFF WHO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR THEIR PATIENTS EVERY DAY. TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND ITS EXCELLENCE, UABHS HAS UNDERTAKEN MAJOR PROCESSES TO KEEP PATIENT SATISFACTION, QUALITY, SAFETY, AND OTHER FACTORS AT A HIGH LEVEL. UABHS IS A MAJOR REFERRAL CENTER OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS WELL AS SPECIALTY AND SUBSPECIALTY CARE, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF CARDIOVASCULAR CARE; MINIMALLY INVASIVE CARDIAC, UROLOGICAL, AND GYNECOLOGICAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES; ROBOTIC SURGERY; NEUROSURGERY; COMPREHENSIVE CANCER SERVICES; COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF HIV/AIDS; GERIATRICS; EMERGENCY HYPERBARIC WOUND CARE; RHEUMATOLOGY; DERMATOLOGY; RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN; TRANSPLANTATION; AND MANY OTHERS. ALABAMAS DIABETES AND OBESITY RATES ARE AMONG THE HIGHEST IN THE NATION, AND UABHS FACILITIES INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE DIABETES CENTER WHOSE FACULTY ARE ENGAGED IN PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY INNOVATIVE CARE TO DIABETES PATIENTS; CONDUCTING CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES AND MECHANISMS OF DIABETES; AND TRAINING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF DIABETES CLINICIANS AND RESEARCHERS. UAB HOSPITALS INPATIENT DIABETES AND GLYCEMIC CONTROL PROGRAM NOW IDENTIFIES AND TREATS ALL PATIENTS ENTERING THE HOSPITAL AND REFERS NEW OR PROBLEMATIC PATIENTS TO NEWLY FORMED FOLLOW-UP CLINICS. THE UAB CENTER FOR AIDS RESEARCH (CFAR) IS ONE OF THE SEVEN ORIGINAL CENTERS ESTABLISHED IN 1988 BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES TO STIMULATE RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT CONCERNING AIDS AND HIV. FROM ITS INCEPTION, THE BIRMINGHAM CFAR HAS PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN STIMULATING AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH IN BOTH THE BASIC AND CLINICAL SCIENCES. THE UAB CFAR IS FOCUSED EXTENSIVELY ON THREE MAJOR AIMS: TO PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE BASED ON THOUGHTFUL STRATEGIC PLANNING EXERCISES AND ONGOING MONITORING AND EVALUATION TO ENSURE THE GROWTH AND STRENGTH OF THE CFAR MISSION; STIMULATING SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION THROUGH NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND THE TIMELY DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO PROMOTE HIGHLY RELEVANT MULTIDISCIPLINARY, TRANSLATIONAL STUDIES; AND THE PROVISION OF EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF CFAR RESOURCES THEREBY ENABLING INVESTIGATORS TO ACCESS SERVICES AND SUPPORT IN A TRANSPARENT MANNER. IN THE CURRENT BUDGET PERIOD, CFAR PROVIDED SERVICES TO 367 HIV-FUNDED AND DEVELOPMENTAL PILOT STUDIES, SECURED $594K IN NIH SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR UAB HIV PIS, AND SUPPORTED 308 HIV-RELATED PUBLICATIONS WITH CFAR CORE SERVICES. CFAR PARTNERED TO RECRUIT 4 NEW INDEPENDENTLY FUNDED HIV INVESTIGATORS TO UAB AND ENGAGED 10 NEW INVESTIGATORS INTO HIV RESEARCH FROM OTHER DISCIPLINES AT UAB. CFAR ACTIVITIES RESULTED IN AN INCREASE IN THE NIH AIDS CODED R, P, K, F AND U-LEVEL FUNDING TO UAB FROM $28.7MM TO $30.4MM. CFAR ALSO LEVERAGED $817K IN ADDITIONAL SALARY SUPPORT FOR CENTER STAFF THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF LARGE HIV PROGRAM PROJECTS (I.E., CNICS, CNIHR, WIHS, A-CTU, RYAN WHITE FUNDING). CFAR ENCOMPASSES CORES FOCUSED ON ADMINISTRATIVE, CLINICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES AS WELL AS BASIC AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCES. A MAJOR FOCUS IS THE 1917 CLINIC, WHICH RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS TREATMENT MODERNIZATION ACT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CARE FOR LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED, AND UNDERINSURED ADULTS INFECTED WITH HIV. THIS ACADEMICALLY BASED CLINIC IS THE LARGEST HIV HEALTH CARE UNIT IN ALABAMA. FOR MORE THAN 29 YEARS, THE CLINIC HAS PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE CORE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADULT HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS. THE ALABAMA HIV/AIDS CLINICAL TRIALS UNIT, NESTED WITHIN THE UAB 1917 CLINIC, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIV/AIDS VACCINE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT RESEARCH. THE UNIT IS FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES. THE ALABAMA COALITION FOR TESTING, INTERVENTIONS, AND ENGAGEMENT IN HCV CARE (ACTIVE-C) RECEIVED A $1.5 MILLION GRANT FROM THE GILEAD FOUNDATION TO LEAD A DYNAMIC AND INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION AMONG ACADEMIC, FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS, OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO FIGHT HEPATITIS C IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA. THE UAB CFAR AND THE UAB LIVER CENTER ARE THE ADMINISTRATIVE HUB FOR THIS NETWORK, LEVERAGING EXPERTISE IN FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH INFORMATICS, DATA SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT OF LARGE NETWORKS, AND MEDICAL EDUCATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED): SECTION 6: ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE UABHS SUPPORTS WIDE RANGING, CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH EXCELLENCE (SPORES) FOCUSED ON CERVICAL CANCER. SPORES ARE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE THAT PROMOTE INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, WITH A GOAL OF MOVING BASIC RESEARCH FINDINGS RAPIDLY FROM THE LABORATORY TO CLINICAL SETTINGS. UABHS CLINICIAN-SCIENTISTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN PIONEERING RESEARCH IN A NUMBER OF DISCIPLINES. UAB COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER SCIENTISTS WERE AMONG THE FIRST TO DEVELOP AND TEST MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AS A CANCER THERAPEUTIC, AND THE WORLDS FIRST GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MOUSE-HUMAN MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY WAS USED AT UAB HOSPITAL IN THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. SCIENTISTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CELL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY WERE THE FIRST IN THE NATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH INVESTIGATORS AT THE WHITEHEAD INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, TO CURE SICKLE CELL ANEMIA IN MICE USING INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS. BUILDING ON THIS SUCCESS, UAB HAS ESTABLISHED A STEM CELL INSTITUTE THAT IS EXPECTED TO ATTRACT TOP NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS AND BOOST THE REGIONS SCIENTIFIC TALENT POOL. SECTION 7: PUBLIC EDUCATION UABHS HOSTS A NUMBER OF WELLNESS AND SCREENING PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC IN AREAS INCLUDING UROLOGY, DERMATOLOGY, VASCULAR HEALTH, HEART HEALTH, GENERAL HEALTH, AND OTHER FIELDS. UABHS FACULTY ROUTINELY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL TALKS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC ON TOPICS SUCH AS PSORIASIS, HEART HEALTH, SELF-CARE FOR DIABETES, AND OTHER SUBJECTS. UAB MEDICAL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, PERFORMING BLOOD PRESSURE, BLOOD GLUCOSE, AND WEIGHT EVALUATIONS AT HOMELESS SHELTERS AND BUSINESSES IN THE BIRMINGHAM AREA. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN THESE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENTS ALSO RECEIVE COUNSELING ON DIET AND SMOKING CESSATION. SECTION 8: PROVISION OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS UABHS SUPPORTS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE BENEVOLENT FUND, UABS OWN SYSTEM OF SUPPORTING NONPROFIT HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR UAB EMPLOYEES TO HELP THOSE IN NEED IN THE BIRMINGHAM AREA. IN 2016, THE FUND CONTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY $1.7 MILLION TO LOCAL HEALTH CHARITIES, UNITED WAY AGENCIES, AND THE UAB EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 6 & 7A: UAB HEALTH SYSTEM ("UABHS"THE ORGANIZATION") HAS TWO MEMBERS, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, P.C. EACH MEMBER APPOINTS 9 OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE UABHS BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B: MEMBER APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR: 1) SALE, LEASE OR OTHER DISPOSITION, OTHER THAN IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS, OF ANY UABHS MATERIAL OPERATING ASSETS; 2) UABHS ASSIGNMENT OF ITS RIGHTS TO A THIRD PARTY; 3) ADDITION OF NEW MEMBERS TO UABHS; 4) ISSUANCE OR INCURRENCE OF DEBT BY UABHS; AND 5) ANY CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY UABHS WITH ITS OWN FUNDS OVER $5,000,000.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B: THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP. AFTER THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE STAFF, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, TWO ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS, AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C: ANNUAL DISCLOSURES ARE REQUIRED AND ARE REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM HEALTH SYSTEMS BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A & 15B: A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT IS ENGAGED TO ADVISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE CEO'S COMPENSATION AND THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER KEY MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE CEO'S TOTAL COMPENSATION AND SUBMITS ITS RECOMMENDATION OF THE CEO'S COMPENSATION FOR THE COMING YEAR TO THE BOARD FOR ITS APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Employer identification number

63-1182994
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)SEE PART VII
 
 
         
 
 












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) UAB HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT INC

500 22ND ST S STE 408
BIRMINGHAM,AL35233
20-0884205 		HEALTH MGMT. AL UABHS
  		C CORP 0 8,977 100.000 % Yes  












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE R, PART II THE ATTACHED LIST OF ENTITIES ARE FOUNDATIONS OR SUBSIDIARIES AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SYSTEM AND ITS VARIOUS CAMPUSES. SOME OF THESE ENTITIES MAY NOT MEET THE IRS DEFINITION OF "RELATED ORGANIZATION" FOR PURPOSES OF SCHEDULE R. THEY ARE INCLUDED, HOWEVER, ON THIS ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLETENESS AND TRANSPARENCY. THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SYSTEM OFFICE (EXEMPT) -THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (EXEMPT) -THE CAPSTONE FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -THE CRIMSON TIDE FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -1831 FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -DONOR ADVISED FUND (EXEMPT) -NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (EXEMPT) -CAPSTONE HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -UA-ASU-TSU EDUCATIONAL RADIO CORPORATION (EXEMPT) THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (EXEMPT) -THE UAB RESEARCH FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -THE UAB EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -MEDICAL TOWERS INC. (EXEMPT) -UAB DIABETES TRUST FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -NATIONAL ALUMNI SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (EXEMPT) -UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (EXEMPT) -SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE (EXEMPT) -THE GORGAS MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL & PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE, INC. (EXEMPT) THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (EXEMPT) -THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE ALUMNI FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE EMINENT SCHOLARS FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) THE UAB HEALTH SYSTEM (EXEMPT) -UAB HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT, INC. (C CORP) -THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -THE MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -THE CALLAHAN EYE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL (EXEMPT) -THE OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -VALLEY FOUNDATION (EXEMPT) -CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY (EXEMPT) -THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY FOR MEDICAL WEST (EXEMPT) -THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY FOR BAPTIST HEALTH (EXEMPT) -TRITON HEALTH SYSTEM (EXEMPT)
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