The Danbury Hospital

“For those officers and top 5 employees, for which only 40 hours is noted to reflect paid hours, actual hours worked exceeded this amount. Note: All amounts in column F, of Part VII, "Estimated Amount of Other Compensation", represent benefits, and do not reflect any compensation for which the average amount of time worked can be reflected.”

“The sole member shall be responsible for electing, at the annual meeting of the membership, the members of the Board of Directors of the Hospital to serve for three year terms and until their successors are elected and have qualified.”

“The policies exist at the parent level, which are followed by each entity and are approved by the parent board, but not each individual board. This excludes the record retention policy, which is approved only by the parent audit committee.”

“While a written policy has not been adopted regarding the evaluation of participation in joint ventures, management follows a procedure in which all possible joint venture arrangements are evaluated under applicable Federal Tax Laws. Management utilized the services of appropriate consultants and legal counsel to evaluate each joint venture opportunity. This evaluation also includes an analysis of how the joint venture will further the Hospital's mission. The Hospital has taken all appropriate steps to safeguard its tax exempt status with respect to all joint venture arrangements. Joint venture arrangements are approved by the Board of Trustees.”

“by Members or Shareholders Certain fundamental decisions to be undertaken by the Hospital require the approval of the Member. a) The actions listed below, taken for the Hospital or in its capacity voting as a shareholder or member of a subsidiary ("Danbury Subsidiary") shall not require approval by the Board and are reserved solely to the Member: -The amendment of the Hospital's bylaws; -The election or removal of a director; -Approval of investment policies; -Approval of the adoption of or amendment to any qualified or any non-qualified benefit plan; -Approval of the adoption of or any amendment to the policies and procedures governing a) indemnification of directors and officers of the Hospital or any Danbury Subsidiary; b) conflicts or dualities of interest; c) accounting and investment standards and practices and d) such other policies the Member may determine; -Approval of system-wide quality, performance and credentialing standards and procedures to which the Hospital or any Danbury Subsidiary is expected to adhere; and -Approval of regulatory compliance and methodology for physician compensation arrangements. The actions listed below, taken for the Hospital or in its capacity voting as a shareholder or member of a Danbury Subsidiary, which require approval of the Board, must also be approved by the Member: -The election and removal of a director of a Danbury Subsidiary; -The election of the officers of the Hospital; -Approval of all operating and capital budgets of the Hospital and Danbury Subsidiary; -Approval of any amendment or restatement of the Hospital's certificate of incorporation, bylaws, or operating agreement of any Danbury Subsidiary; -Approval of any sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of all or substantially all the property or assets of the Hospital or any Danbury Subsidiary; -Approval of the creation of any corporation of which the Hospital or a Danbury Subsidiary is the sole or controlling member or sole or controlling shareholder; the merger or consolidation of the Hospital or any Danbury Subsidiary with another corporation; and the reorganization, liquidation or dissolution of the Hospital or any Danbury Subsidiary; -Approval of any loans by the Hospital or any Danbury Subsidiary, or the incurring of any indebtedness, secured or unsecured, which exceeds two million dollars ($2.0 million) or which has a term longer than one year; -Approval of unbudgeted expenditures in excess of two million dollars ($2.0 million) or any increase in any approved annual operating or capital budget. -Approval of any agreement or transaction of the Hospital or any Danbury Subsidiary involving an amount greater than two million dollars ($2.0 million)with another individual or entity; -Approval of the affiliation of the Hospital or any Danbury Subsidiary with any other entity for the purposes of the joint conduct of business; -Creation of any committee which shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Board or on behalf of any Danbury Subsidiary; -Approval of any conveyance of, or the granting of mortgages or trusts on any real property assets of the Hospital or of any Danbury Subsidiary; -Approval of the strategic plan of the Hospital and of any Danbury Subsidiary; and -Approval of any commencement, cessation, location, relocation or consolidation of significant clinical services provided by the Hospital or any Danbury Subsidiary.”

“Steven Rosenberg, SVP/CFO of Western Connecticut Health Network, Inc., will review the 990 prior to it being sent to the IRS. A preliminary 990, is presented to the Audit Committee in June, who reviews it on behalf of the Board. E&Y is on hand to review the 990 with the Audit Committee and answer any questions. Prior to the 990 being filed with the IRS, the Board will receive a full and accurate copy on a secured website for their review.”

“and Enforcement of Conflicts The Organization's Process for Monitoring and Enforcing Conflicts of Interest The Western Connecticut Health Network and its affiliates' (The Network) Conflict of Interest Policy provides that annually, its Representatives shall sign a statement affirming that they disclosed all potential conflicts, as documented in the Conflict of Interest Policy. In addition, General Counsel is part of the routine contracts review process and watches for potential conflicts with any of The Network's Representatives. Who Is Covered By the Policy The Network's Conflict of Interest Policy covers each director, officer and manager of The Network, also referred to as "Representatives". Level At Which Determinations of Whether There Is a Conflict In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the facts of the conflict. The Compliance Officer and the Audit Committee review and evaluate each disclosure to determine if there is a conflict of interest. After presentation of a potential transaction or arrangement is made by an interested person, the remaining disinterested Board or Committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exist. Level That Reviews and Determines What To Do If There Is a Conflict After exercising due diligence the full Board would determine what actions should be taken for all conflicts by Officers and Directors. Any conflicts occurring by a manager are reviewed by the Compliance Committee to determine what further action should be taken. Restrictions on The Conflicted Person No director having a conflict of interest on any matter shall vote on that matter or be counted in determining the quorum for the meeting at which the vote is taken, even when permitted by law. No Representative having a conflict of interest on any matter shall use his or her personal influence on the matter. If the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, determines that any Representative has conflicts of interest sufficient in number and/or importance that the effectiveness of such individual on behalf of The Network may be significantly impaired, the Board may ask the individual to resign.”

“Process - Officers & Key Employees Compensation for Other Officers and Key Employees: In order to achieve its mission and its overall performance objectives, Western Connecticut Health Network, Inc. employs a performance-based total compensation program for its senior executives that is market competitive, compliant with regulatory guidelines, and representative of best practices. Eligible executives are generally direct reports of the CEO along with other executives designated by the CEO. To meet Western Connecticut Health Network Inc.'s total compensation objectives for executives, the following survey sources are used for comparison purposes: -Blend of national Confidential Source, IHS, and Hay Group points, health care data (where data available), plus 15% geographic differential. Title match data cuts selected based on revenue size. -For Physician executives, surveys covering physician compensation in accredited medical schools (AAMC) are used in combination with proprietary surveys compiled by nationally known consulting firm, Sullivan Cotter and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Western Connecticut Health Network, Inc. targets cash compensation at market competitive levels. Base salary plus short-term (annual) incentive awards (total cash) approximates a range between the 50th and 75th percentiles for total cash compensation. Executive performance is expected to meet or exceed predetermined operational and financial metrics. Other factors, such as competitive market forces, job performance, unique qualifications, and/or individual job responsibilities are also considered in Western Connecticut Health Network, Inc's executive compensation decisions. Roles of the Compensation Committee and Key Executives in the Executive Compensation Process - The Compensation Committee in consultation with the CEO and the SVP Human Resources (HR) selects the outside compensation consultants. The current consultant is the Korn Ferry Hay Group, whose purpose is to provide a valid independent assessment of the relevant market rates and pay practices for healthcare executives, physician executives and for physicians in general. - The compensation consulting firm compiles appropriate market data, job evaluation and ranking information for all executives and physicians of the organization, excluding the CEO, and will supply this material to the CEO and SVP HR for review and agreement. Once the report is final, it will be supplied to the Compensation Committee for their consideration and acceptance. -The Compensation Committee determines the CEO's salary based on overall performance and market data supplied by the outside compensation consultant. The last executive compensation evaluation by an outside consultant was done in November, 2017.”

“Publicly Available The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Although contributions are reflected on line #1 of page #1 on Form 990, all fundraising expenses were incurred by the Danbury & New Milford Hospital Foundation, Inc.”

“MEDICAL SERVICE LINE Danbury Hospital's Medical Service Line consists of the following services: Inpatient Cases: Gastrointestinal 1,999 Infectious Disease 1,243 Internal Medicine 780 Neurology Medicine 486 Renal/Urology Medicine 836 Pulmonary Medicine 1,484 All Other Inpatient 1,948 Outpatient Service Line Cases: O/P Medicine 10,238 O/P Medicine Comm. Clinic 13,239 O/P Medical Oncology 11,308 O/P Pulmonary Medicine 5,664 DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Our Digestive Disease Center is staffed by renowned fellowship-trained gastroenterologists. We offer leading diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of digestive diseases and conditions, while providing individualized treatment for every patient. Our services include: Ablation therapy for Barrett's esophagus, Colon cancer screening, Colonoscopy, Cryotherapy, Endoscopy, Endoscopic ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration, Lactose tolerance testing, and Wireless capsule endoscopy. INFECTIOUS DISEASE: Danbury Hospital's infectious disease specialists treat the full range of infectious diseases, including conditions caused by living organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites), HIV, and related conditions, Lyme disease, chronic and wound-related infection, and travel-related infection. Our doctors have expertise in the proper use of antibiotics and other anti-infective medicines to treat disease and also collaborate with primary care doctors, specialists and surgeons to provide individualized treatment for each patient. INTERNAL MEDICINE: Having a primary care provider (PCP) is one of the most important steps you can take when it comes to your health. With a PCP, you have a provider who takes the time to get to know every aspect of your healthcare needs and build a trusting relationship with you - and is focused on your overall health and wellness. Our PCPs are committed to understand all your needs whether clinical or personal, and develop a personalized plan just for you. They are committed to treating you like a person, not a number on a chart. Whatever your medical needs, Danbury Hospital provides expert care in the warm, focused and personal manner you deserve. Specialists in primary care, our family medicine physicians treat infants, children and adults of all ages. Services include preventive medicine (including vaccines and immunizations), diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute illnesses and injuries, and coordination of specialty care. Our family physicians are trained to provide medical care for patients ranging in age from pediatrics through adult and geriatrics. NEUROLOGY AND STROKE: We offer expertise in treatment of neurological disorders, including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and Vertigo. One of the nation's first hospitals to earn primary stroke center accreditation from the Joint Commission and receive the Silver Performance Award from the AHA's Stroke Association for the quality of care we provide. We have been regularly recognized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health for consistently demonstrating the ability to rapidly diagnose and treat stroke. Committed to remaining on the forefront of rapid and effective stroke care, we continue to incorporate the latest effective treatments. UROLOGY: Our expert urologists treat conditions such as: -Female urologic disorders, including urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction -Infertility -Kidney, bladder, prostate and testicular cancer -Kidney stones -Male sexual difficulties -Prostate cancer -Urinary tract infections -Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal Procedures we perform include: -Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for kidney stones -Laparoscopic nephrectomy -Minimally invasive photo-vaporization of the prostate -Minimally invasive surgical treatment for female incontinence -Pyeloplasty PULMONOLOGY: We offer outstanding diagnosis, treatment and care for patients with all types of pulmonary conditions. We perform specialized services, such as cardiopulmonary exercise testing to m”

“SURGERY SERVICE LINE Inpatient Cases: Major Joint Replacement 1,087 Trauma Surgery 600 Minor GI Surgery 247 General Surgery 258 Urology Surgery 169 Colon/Bowel Surgery 249 Obesity Surgery 126 Spinal Surgery 427 All Other Inpatient Surgery 557 Outpatient Service Line Cases: Abdomen GI Surgery 1,124 Breast Surgery-Non Plastic 295 Endoscopy 13,080 Misc. General Surgery 786 Oral Surgery 78 Opthalmology 767 Urology 1,001 Pain Injection Procedures 407 Head/Neck Surgery 1,322 Plastic Surgery 1,072 All Other Outpatient Surgery 2,341 GENERAL SURGERY: Danbury Hospital takes pride in a Surgical Services Department that offers every advantage: Highly trained surgeons who are attentive to patient needs and experienced with the latest technology, including minimally invasive approaches. Many of our surgeons have advanced fellowship training in specialties such as oncology, colorectal and bariatric surgery. Danbury Hospitals surgeons are continually recognized for their experience, excellent outcomes, and expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Here are just some of the awards weve been privileged to receive: -Intersocietal Accreditation Commissions Vein Center Accreditation for the Vascular Surgical Service (2015) -Joint Commission Top Performer, Americas Improving Quality and Safety (2014/13) -Recertification, Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification in Hip Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty and Spine Surgery (2015) -The Center for Weight Loss Surgery has been named: A Comprehensive Center with the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) (2015 2018) -A Bariatric Center for Excellence under The Clinical Science Institute (CSI) of Optum (2015) and -Recipient of The Aetna Institute of Quality Bariatric Designation At Danbury Hospital our expert surgeons excel at using advanced technology to perform minimally invasive procedures, allowing patients to undergo surgery with less pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery periods. Surgeons use very small incisions, meaning less trauma to the body, less blood loss, smaller scars and a lower need for pain medication. Our surgeons have been recognized for excellence in laparoscopic techniques performed in many surgical specialties including weight loss, colorectal, and general surgical procedures. For robotic surgery, we use the latest, most advanced robotic technology available, the da Vinci surgical system. We are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation, equipping our surgeons with sophisticated technology so they can offer innovative surgical procedures here in our community. Our da Vinci surgical system gives surgeons better visualization and tools that improve dexterity. With more control they can operate with greater precision. Our doctors use this advanced technology to perform a wide range of procedures, including single-incision robotic surgery. As a Level II Trauma Center, Danbury Hospitals team of board certified surgeons provide immediate, 24/7 care for acute and life-threatening injuries to children and adults. ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY: Our Center for Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Care has earned the "Center of Excellence" designation from the Joint Commission for providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, including hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle replacement. Our Danbury Hospital orthopedic surgeons offer a wide array of joint replacement procedures. Our continuum of care includes: A care coordinator who provides education and guidance every step of the way, pre-op through your rehabilitation. Pre-admission testing in our dedicated unit, designed to meet the unique needs of joint replacement patients and families. Services include individualized patient education, nursing and anesthesia assessments, and collaboration with you on planning a pain management program for your surgical recovery. Dedicated orthopedic operating rooms and clinical support staff. A comfortable orthopedic recovery unit with physic”

“CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES Danbury Hospitals Cardiovascular Service Line consists of the following services: Inpatient cases: Cardiac Medicine 1,390 Cardiac Surgery 309 Cardiac PCI Medicine 300 Cardiac Vascular Surgery 226 All Other Inpatient Cardiovascular Servs. 196 Outpatient Service Line Cases: Anticoagulation Clinic 8,163 Cardiac Diagnostic Clinic 9,498 Non Invasive Vascular Lab 6,547 Cardiac Rehabilitation 4,007 All Other Outpatient Cardiovascular Servs. 7,794 Danbury Hospital offers a premier cardiovascular program to meet the needs of patients with cardiac and vascular problems. Led by a specialist team of cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons, this program has achieved wide acclaim for providing leading-edge prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease. At Danbury Hospitals Praxair Center, we provide expert, collaborative, multidisciplinary care, inpatient and outpatient, for the full range of cardiovascular conditions, including those that affect the heart, heart valves and the vascular system. We offer the full spectrum of advanced treatments and procedures for cardiovascular disease in the areas of: -General Cardiology -Cardiac Surgery -Vascular Surgery -Interventional Cardiology -Electrophysiology -Structural Heart Common Heart & Vascular Conditions We Treat: -Atrial Fibrillation (Irregular Heartbeat) -Congestive Heart Failure -Heart Attack -Chest Pain -Coronary Artery Disease -Peripheral Artery Disease Our expert physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and support staff are serious about their role in supporting the heart health of everyone in our community. Whether for screening, diagnostic tests or treatment for a heart or valve condition, we provide compassionate care that is personalized to your needs. Diagnostics and tests we offer include: -Angiogram -Coronary angiography -Diagnostic electrophysiology studies (EPS) -Echocardiogram -Holter Monitor -Stress Tests Heart and Vascular Treatments and Procedures Among the advanced treatments and procedures we provide are: -Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery -Angioplasty -Aortic valve replacement -Cardioversion -Catheter ablation -Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) therapy -Heart bypass surgery -Hybrid convergent procedure for atrial fibrillation (Afib) -Mitral valve repair/replacement -Open Heart Surgery -Pacemaker and ICD placement -Stent placement -TAVR -Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery, open Awards & Accreditations At Danbury Hospital, our cardiovascular prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation staff and programs are honored to have earned the following national recognitions and awards: Chest Pain Center accreditation* from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care Mission Lifeline EMS Award, American Heart Association (2014) Re-Accreditation Echocardiography, Intersocietal Accreditations Commission (IAC) (2014 2017) Re-Accreditation Nuclear Medicine, American College of Radiology (2015 2018) Accreditation from the Vascular Surgery Vein Center, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission All programs are administered consistent with Danbury Hospital's financial assistance policy.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: At Danbury Hospital during FYE2017, approximately 20,000 discharges and 83,000 Emergency Room visits occurred. EMERGENCY SERVICES: Emergency Services - Danbury Hospital provides a comprehensive range of high-quality emergency medical services, for the most critically ill and injured patients, from pre-hospital EMS/paramedic services to an Emergency Department featuring a Level II Trauma Center to a nationally recognized Critical Care Unit. Our Emergency Department features modern lifesaving technology and is staffed by board-certified physicians and experienced nurses with advanced skills. For patients experiencing a stroke, Danbury Hospital is certified as a Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. For patients experiencing an acute heart attack, Danbury Hospital is certified as a Primary Angioplasty Center. Once identified as a candidate by EMS or by the emergency physician, a critical pathway ensures the rapid evaluation of the patient and movement to the Cardiac Cath Lab for definitive care to minimize long-term consequences. If needed, its comforting to know that Danbury Hospitals Mary Ellen and Samuel Klein, MD Critical Care Unit has been nationally recognized for providing an exemplary level of care. We are "Leapfrog Compliant," an elite ranking achieved by approximately 15% of the nations hospitals; in recent years, weve also earned the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses three times. As a Level II Trauma Center accredited by the American College of Surgeons, Danbury Hospital offers expert 24/7 care by trauma specialists, including trauma surgeons and emergency physicians. WOMEN AND CHILDRENS SERVICE: Our women and Children's services features a top notch team of Obstetricians, Gynecologist, Pediatricians, Certified Midwives, Pediatric Hospitalists, Neonatologists, Pediatric Specialists, Physician Assistants and Nurses. Our obstetricians and certified nurse midwives deliver babies in the Hospital's modern, home-like child birth center. The center features in-suite amenities, including private rooms, massage therapy for infants and mothers and wireless internet access. In addition advances, minimally invasive robotic surgery for several gynecologic procedures, including hysterectomies, fibroid removal, vaginal prolapse correction, to stop menorrhagia and to treat certain forms of cervical and uterine cancers, are available at the Hospital. At Danbury Hospital, we understand that a child is lifes most precious gift. No parent should feel the need to choose between expert medical care and a warm, supportive, community environment. We are committed to providing exceptional care in a tender, loving manner to the children of our community. For children who need hospital care, our child-friendly pediatric unit offers a variety of supports to make your childs stay as comfortable as possible for both of you. And many children require the care of a specialist at one point or another; we make it easier by bringing excellent pediatric specialty services into one convenient location at our Childrens Health and Wellness Center. The Children's Health and Wellness Center is a child-friendly, interactive environment for wellness and healing. With your convenience in mind, we offer a variety of pediatric specialty services in one location. At Danbury Hospital we are proud to provide advanced support in our Level IIIB Spratt Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), staffed 24/7 by experienced neonatologists and NICU nurses. With advanced diagnostic imaging and a full staff of pediatric specialists, we're prepared to "expect the unexpected". BEHAVORIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH: Danbury Hospital offers inpatient psychiatric care for adult and geriatric patients. Our Crisis Intervention team provides acute psychiatric and behavioral intervention for patients in the Emergency Department. We treat adult patients with the following conditions: -Bipolar disorder -Depres”

“State-of-the-art collaborative precision medicine program is to be initiated at WCHN. The program would link gynecologic/oncology patient clinical care and genomic information to improved treatment and surveillance. This is the future of health care where patient care would evolve from a one-size-fits-all to a more personalized approach towards disease diagnosis and treatment. We hope to expand this approach to the diagnosis and treatment of disease in other therapeutic areas such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The WCHN biomedical research institute had added a new research group, Laboratory for Translational Research, to its current departments. This research group is being directed by Dr. John Martignetti, MD, PhD, associate professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Martignetti has established a bench to bedside approach to a personalized medicine program for ovarian cancer at Mount Sinai. The personalized approach to ovarian cancer patient care would improve outcomes as it would link patient clinical care and genomic information to improve detection, surveillance, prognosis and treatment. We have put together all the necessary components of a Biorepository that will be part of a Core Program to support research programs aimed at biomarker discovery, validation and development of novel therapeutics. The Biorepository will house frozen patients tissue, patient derived cell lines and blood/plasma for research purposes. All programs are administered consistent with Danbury Hospital's financial assistance policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 - Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder Western Connecticut Health Network, Inc. is the sole member of Danbury Hospital.”

“Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances CAPTIVE UBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11,697. CHANGE IN INVESTMENT OF DH & NMH FOUNDATION. . . . . . . . 11,768,348. EQUITY TRANSFER TO WCHN-W/O OF INTERCOMPANY. . . . . . . . -25,858,962. EQUITY TRANSFER TO WCMG-W/O OF INTERCOMPANY. . . . . . . . -8,128,782. PENSION EXPENSE CHANGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,655. TO ELIMINATE EQUITY INTEREST IN WCHNIC . . . . . . . . -66,751,612. WORKERS COMPENSATION ACCRUAL TRANSFER TO WCHN. . . . . . . . . -14,579. ____________________ Total $ -88,920,235.”

“Description:healthcare professionals total fees:87228651”

“Description:purchased services total fees:30544053”