Atlanticare Physician Group Pa

“In may 2014, atlanticare health system ("system") which includes this organization and geisinger health system ("geisinger"), a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system based in danville, pennsylvania, signed a definitive agreement for the system to become a member of geisinger. Final regulatory approvals were received and the system became a member of geisinger effective october 1, 2015.”

“THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN ATLANTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND AFFILIATES; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. ATLANTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("SYSTEM") IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ENTITY OF ATLANTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND AFFILIATES. THIS FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS provided TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY; ITS FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS"). THE ORGANIZATION HAS DELEGATED THE FORM 990 PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS TO THE SYSTEM'S GOVERNING BODY; ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. AS PART OF THE TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE SYSTEM HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE SYSTEM'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND INTERNAL WORKING GROUP TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE SYSTEM'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND INTERNAL WORKING GROUP FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE SYSTEM'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND INTERNAL WORKING GROUP REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE SYSTEM'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND INTERNAL WORKING GROUP FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PROVIDING THE FEDERAL FORM 990 TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY AND FILING WITH THE IRS. A FORM 990 PRESENTATION WAS ALSO GIVEN BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE SYSTEM'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING.”

“The organization and the system regularly monitor and enforce compliance with its conflict of interest policy. Annually all members of the board of trustees, officers and senior management personnel are required to review the existing conflict of interest policy and complete a questionnaire. The completed questionnaires are returned to the organization and the system's general counsel for review. Thereafter the general counsel prepares a summary of the completed questionnaires which contains information disclosed on an individual by individual basis. The system's general counsel then presents this summary to the system's governance committee for their review and discussion.”

“The executive compensation committee ("committee") of the board of trustees ("board") of atlanticare health system, inc. ("system") reviews and approves the compensation provided to the executive staff of the system. The compensation decisions of the committee are set within the framework of a formal compensation philosophy that is approved by the board. The compensation philosophy approves the use of a national peer group of not-for-profit healthcare organizations that are similar to the system in size and organizational characteristics. The key elements of the compensation philosophy are: total compensation positioned around the 75th percentile, composed of the following elements of pay: - base salaries positioned between the median and the 75th percentile - incentive opportunities comparable to those of the peer group and designed to position total cash compensation at the 75th percentile for expected performance (includes both annual and long-term incentives) - executive benefits positioned at the 75th percentile - conservative perquisites and severance the committee approves the pay of all executives. It sets the compensation for the president and chief executive officer ("president"). The president recommends salary adjustments and incentive award payments to the committee. The committee can approve, modify or reject the president's recommendations as appropriate. Each year, prior to making changes to the compensation of any executive, the committee engages an independent, outside consultant to review each element of executive compensation, including salaries, incentives, benefits, perquisites, and total compensation. The intent of the review is to provide the committee with information it needs to ensure that compensation provided to the system's executives is reasonable, appropriate, and consistent with the board-approved compensation philosophy. The consultant compiles appropriate comparability data on total compensation from a peer group or organizations comparable to the system. In november of 2015, the consultant, integrated healthcare strategies ("ihstrategies"), presented its analyses and findings to the committee. The committee had direct access to the consultant to ask questions about the data and analyses, both with and without the presence of management. The committee approved executive salaries and incentive award payouts at a subsequent meeting in march of 2016. The committee's process for reviewing executive compensation establishes a "rebuttable presumption of reasonableness," as described in irc section 4958: - compensation for all executives is approved in advance by a committee made up entirely of independent directors with no conflict of interest with regard to the compensation decisions. - the committee obtains and relies on appropriate comparability data on total compensation in making these decisions. ("appropriate" means data on pay for like jobs in like organizations and like circumstances). - the committee documents its process and the terms of its decisions in timely minutes.”

“THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY department of the treasury.”

“This organization is an affiliate within atlanticare health system, inc. And affiliates; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). The system includes both for-profit and not for-profit organizations. Certain board of trustee members, officers and/or directors listed on core form, part vii and schedule j of this form 990 may hold similar positions with this organization and other affiliates within the system. The hours reflected on part vii of this form 990, for board members who receive compensation for services rendered in a non-board capacity, paid officers and key employees, reflect total hours worked per week on behalf of the system; not soley this organization.”

“Part vii and schedule j reflect certain board members and officers receiving compensation and benefits from this organization or a related organization. Please note this remuneration was for services rendered as full-time employees of the organization or a related organization and not for services rendered as a voting member or officer of this organization's board of trustees.”

“AtlantiCare Health System, Inc. Feid: 22-3265213 AtlantiCare Health System, Inc. ("System") is a not-for-profit organization located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is an affiliate member of the Geisinger Health System, having joined the enterprise in October of 2015. The System is the sole corporate member of various healthcare related organizations, the majority of which are tax-exempt entities (collectively "AtlantiCare"). The System provides leadership, managerial and support services to a number of affiliated healthcare related organizations. The internal revenue service has recognized the System as being a tax-exempt organization under internal revenue code ("IRC") code section 501(c)(3). System and affiliates ("AtlantiCare") is an integrated healthcare system dedicated to transforming healthcare at the regional level by providing high quality health and wellness services. AtlantiCare includes the System, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center ("ARMCformerly the Atlantic City Medical Center), AtlantiCare Behavioral Health ("ABH"), AtlantiCare Foundation ("Foundation"), AtlantiCare Health Services ("Services"), AtlantiCare Health Solutions ("Health Solutions"), and AtlantiCare Information Technology ("AIT"). Additionally, these key AtlantiCare divisions participate in other healthcare related activities in collaboration with other members of the community. The region's largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer, AtlantiCare's nearly 5,000 employees serve the community in more than 80 locations. AtlantiCare and its affiliated organizations are governed by more than 50 volunteer community leaders who dedicate considerable time and energy toward the ultimate achievement of AtlantiCare's mission, vision and values: Mission statement ================= We make a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through trusting relationships. Vision ====== AtlantiCare builds healthy communities. Values ====== AtlantiCare stresses the following values: Integrity --------- Actions and decisions consistently reflect the highest ethical standards. AtlantiCare operates on the basis of openness, to nurture an environment of honesty and trust. Respect ------- Each individual is treated with dignity and compassion. Creativity is encouraged. Each individual is equally important in a unique way. Safety ------ Safety of patients and staff is our top priority. AtlantiCare continues to apply new learning in quality improvement and safety management to all aspects of our care environment. Service ------- Customer commitments are built upon the philosophy that quality, service, and kindness will ensure loyalty. Service is defined and measured by our customers. AtlantiCare's goal is to exceed their expectations. Teamwork -------- To achieve the greatest success, collaboration and open communication are essential. Charitable purpose ================== AtlantiCare is proud to be able to provide healthcare services to all individuals who reside in our primary and regional service areas in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of medical condition, race, color, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, lifestyle, financial status or ability to pay. AtlantiCare services range from emergent services for those who many have an acute or episodic concern, to disease management services for those are living with a chronic condition. ARMC is one of two "safety net" hospitals in southern New Jersey providing approximately $26 million in charity care, at cost, which represents approximately 90% of the charity care provided in Atlantic County. Within the region AtlantiCare provides more charity care than the 7 closest hospitals combined. To further ensure that our community's healthcare needs are meet, AtlantiCare also provides free care to patients that do not meet the state eligibility requirements for charity care designation or who are not compliant in pursuing eligibility status. While the above statistics alone differentiat”

“These two aforementioned programs have collectively impacted approximately 8350 lives. Healing Arts is a unique initiative designed to showcase original artwork. By integrating the arts within and near our facilities, we visibly demonstrate our intent to create a healing presence in our community. These programs allow us to serve distinct audiences: children and their caretakers, those with limited access to healthy foods, and those seeking respite and healing, respectively. Staffing costs to support screening outreach and the aforementioned signature programs is approximately $213,000. AtlantiCare is proud to have received the following awards and recognitions ---------------------------------------------------------------- -U.S. News & World Report recognizes AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center as one of the best hospitals in 16 specialties for 2015-16 -American Heart Association recognizes AtlantiCare as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite - 2015 and 2016 -New Jersey Business and Industry Association recognizes AtlantiCare with its Outstanding Employer Award 2014 -Named in HealthGrades as one of America's Best 100 Hospitals for cardiac care, joint replacement, and orthopedic surgery- 2014. - ARMC joint commission's named a top performer on key quality measures - 2013. - ARMC Mainland ICU received the silver Beacon Award for critical care nursing excellence - 2013. - ARMC earned reaccreditation by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE) - 2013. - AtlantiCare PRIDE employee resource group achieved "leader in LGBT healthcare equality" status in the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) for the second consecutive year - 2013. - AtlantiCare Homecare named one of the "top 100" home care agencies in the nation by Homecare Elite - 2013 In addition, AtlantiCare provides a significant positive economic contribution to the community. AtlantiCare directly impacts the community in a positive manner by virtue of employing nearly 5,000 area residents. AtlantiCare supports the local business community by purchasing goods and services from many local area businesses. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Feid: 21-0634549 Background ========== ARMC is a 593-bed, not-for-profit hospital that was founded in 1898 as a ten-bed facility in a converted home on Ohio Avenue in Atlantic City. The internal revenue service has recognized ARMC as being a tax-exempt organization under IRC code section 501(c) (3). ARMC operates consistently with the following criteria outlined in IRS revenue ruling 69-545: ARMC provides urgent and emergent healthcare services to all individuals and also provides elective procedures to individuals who reside in our primary service area in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of medical condition, race, color, creed, sex, national origins, handicap, age, lifestyle, financial status or ability to pay. ARMC operates three active emergency rooms for all persons; which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year; ARMC maintains an open medical staff, with privileges available to all qualified physicians; and Control of ARMC rests with its board of trustees; which is comprised of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the community. Surplus funds are used to improve the quality of patient care, expand and renovate facilities and advance medical care; programs and activities. The operations of ARMC, as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate that the use and control of ARMC is for the benefit of the public and that no part of the income or net earnings of the organization inures to the benefit of any private individual nor is any private interest being served other than incidentally. ARMC's City Campus is located in Atlantic City where the hospital was founded, and is a busy metropolitan hospital serving a growing resident population and more than 35 million tourist”

“Awards and recognitions ======================= - U.S. News & World Report recognizes AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center as one of the best hospitals in 16 specialties for 2015-16 - Named in HealthGrades as one of America's Best 100 Hospitals for cardiac care, joint replacement, and orthopedic surgery- 2014. - ARMC joint commission's named a top performer on key quality measures - 2013. - U.S. News & World Report named ARMC "the best hospital in the region" - recognizing 10 specialties - 2012/2013. - ARMC mainland ICU received the silver beacon award for critical care nursing excellence - 2013. - ARMC earned reaccreditation by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE) - 2013. (BSCOE) - 2013. AtlantiCare Behavioral Health (ABH) Feid: 21-0721208 ABH is southeastern New Jersey's largest provider of behavioral health and substance abuse/addiction recovery services. With 26 locations throughout the region, ABH offers a broad range of services to help individuals and their families with serious mental illnesses, anxieties related to school or job stress, and marriage counseling services. ABH also provides employee assistance programs for area employers, which include employee counseling services, behavioral health and wellness programs and critical incident debriefing services. ABH manages a 34-bed psychiatric inpatient program located at the mainland campus and a psychiatric crisis intervention program at the city campus of ARMC. The internal revenue service has recognized ABH as a tax-exempt organization under IRC code section 501 (c)(3). The majority of ABH's patients are underinsured (Medicaid/Medicare) or uninsured. Behavioral health provides services to clients without insurance coverage and charges rates based on a sliding scale fee based on income and family size. The cost of providing these services and supplies to patients that meet the established criteria approximated $1,646,424 and $2,122,017 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 respectively. ABH provides many of their services under grants from state and federal agencies. Such programs include: Department of human services ---------------------------- - Adult outpatient program - Intensive outpatient treatment - Adult Partial Care - Adult early Intervention Program - Residential intensive support team - Supported housing - Supported employment - Substance abuse intensive outpatient treatment for medically indigent adults - Program assertive community treatment Department of children and families ----------------------------------- - School based youth services program - Oakcrest teen center - School based youth services program - ac teen - School based youth services program - Buena teen and Buena Regional middle school - Hammonton family success center Department of Children and Families - Family friendly center - Hammonton elementary school - Outreach to at-risk youth - Atlantic City High School- East Campus - Adolescent pregnancy prevention initiative- Oakcrest High School - Juvenile delinquency prevention - Atlantic City High School -Department of Human Services - Children and adolescent outpatient treatment - Mobile outreach - Substance abuse treatment services to women U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Primary and Health and Human Services AtlantiCare Foundation Feid: 22-2148992 The Foundation exists to improve the health and wellbeing of our community through a comprehensive development program to support safe, equitable, quality healthcare; and to promote healthy behaviors. The internal revenue service has recognized the Foundation as being a tax-exempt organization under IRC code section 501(c)(3). The Foundation is committed to supporting AtlantiCare's expansion and clinical investments by securing the financial resources necessary to ensure high quality evidenced based medicine for current and future generations. AtlantiCare health services Feid: 22-3265214 Ser”

“Other changes in net assets or fund balance include: - transfers from internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt affiliates - $5,600,000; and - adjustments recorded as a result of geisinger health system affiliation - ($1,312,514).”

“For the period january 1, 2015 through september 30, 2015, the organization was an affiliate within atlanticare health system, inc. And affiliates, a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). Atlanticare health system and geisinger health system ("geisinger"), a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system based in danville, pennsylvania, signed a definitive agreement for the system to become a member of geisinger. Final regulatory approvals were received and the system became a member of geisinger effective october 1, 2015. An independent cpa firm audited the consolidated financial statements of atlanticare health system, inc. And affiliates for the nine-month period ended september 30, 2015, and issued a consolidated financial statement with consolidating schedules by entity. Geisinger operates on a june 30th fiscal year-end. The activities and operations of atlanticare health system, inc. And affiliates for the nine-month period beginning october 1, 2015 and ending june 30, 2016 will be included in the audited consolidated financial statements of geisinger health system and affiliates for its fiscal year ended june 30, 2016. An unqualified opinion was issued by the independent cpa firm for the system's audited consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period ended september 30, 2015. The system's audit committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its consolidated financial statements and the selection of an independent auditor for the nine-month period ended september 30, 2015.”