Upmc-Conemaugh Cancer Center

“Question 2: Multiple UPMC Cancer Center Officers, Directors, and/or Key Employees have business relationships by virtue of the fact that they are also Officers, Directors, and/or Key Employees of other UPMC subsidiaries and affiliates, which are not separately disclosed herein. Question 6: UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center has one sole member, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services, which is federally tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Question 7A: The member entity of UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center is the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services, which has the ability to appoint board members to UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center as stipulated in the by-laws of UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center.”

“Question 11: A full copy of the form 990 is provided to each board of directors member prior to filing. Question 12c: UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center requires all of its key employees and non-employed personnel to comply with its conflict-of-interest policies when they engage in UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center related business. People covered by the policies include: - UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center entity board members, board committee members, and corporate officers - Non employed members of the UPMC Cancer Centers' medical staff who hold a position of influence or trust-Individuals conducting clinical research at UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center whether or not they are employed by UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center. These people are required to complete a questionnaire at least annually. The information, along with other data, is used to capture individual and institutional relationships so that the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors, with Corporate Counsel for the managing entity, as necessary, may review for potential conflicts of interest. If a potential conflict is identified regarding a specific UPMC/Conemaugh Cancer Center activity a Conflict of Interest Subcommittee may be designated to review the information and report to the Board of Directors with results of the review and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for action or for further investigation or process. Question 15A and B: UPMC-CONEMAUGH CANCER CENTER does not pay wages, therefore it does not have a process in place for determining compensation. The salary expense disclosed on part IX represents compensation allocated by the exempt member entities, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services and Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital.”

“Question 19: Upon request, management determines public disclosure applicability.”

“Upmc conemaugh cancer center ein: 20-2671883 fy ending june 30, 2024 form 990, part iii, statement of program service accomplishments upmc/conemaugh cancer center is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. It is a non-profit entity incorporated in the state of pennsylvania. Conemaugh is organized with the following mission: (a) to provide clinical oncology related care to patients residing in, but not limited to, western pennsylvania and the surrounding tri-state areas; (b) to provide medical training to interns and residents; and (c) to conduct both clinical research with protocols in the area of oncology treatments and self-funded clinical research. The prime operational focus is on oncology treatments, prevention, and research. Its activities further the charitable purpose of the promotion of health in a manner beneficial to the community. Conemaugh has one sole member the university of pittsburgh cancer institute cancer services (upmc cancer centers). The organization is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, are pennsylvania non-profit entities and are designated pennsylvania institutes of pure public charity. Conemaugh provides clinical oncology services to patients in western pennsylvania and the surrounding tri-state areas. The center is a part of one of the largest integrated community networks of cancer physicians and health care specialists in the country and enables patients to have access to state of the art technology and the opportunity to receive the best available care for oncology related illnesses. The joint venture structure allows for the patient community to share in the upmc cancer center's and the conemaugh valley memorial hospital's academic, clinical, and research programs, patient care, and patient access to services. During the fiscal year 2024, conemaugh performed approximately 341 pet/ct scans and 6,517 radiation treatments. Of those radiation treatments, 4,582 were imrt (intense modulated radiation therapy). Conemaugh has adopted a charity care policy to ensure that all patients are treated regardless of their ability to pay. It is a policy that is designed to maintain quality health care delivery in a manner that respects the individual and family. In addition to its research and treatment programs, conemaugh offers a broad range of educational services. Cancer education focuses on education programs for health care providers, the general public, and their families. It also conducts a variety of conferences and seminars for practicing physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals including core courses on cancer treatments and supportive care. Cancer education has also coordinated a upmc system-wide patient education program for conemaugh patients and families and maintains a computerized database of available cancer-related patient education resources. Other types of patient/family services available include a collection of books, pamphlets, articles, newsletters, audiotapes, videotapes, and cd's that can be used to reinforce and supplement information provided to patients/families by the health care team. In addition to general information about cancer and cancer treatment, resources are also provided to patients and their families on a variety of other topics. These topics include: coping and stress management, child and family concerns, nutrition, personal appearance, and grief management. Conemaugh launched their cancer survivorship initiative in 2021 to meet the ongoing needs of cancer survivors in the region. The programming supports the wellbeing of cancer patients throughout all stages of survivorship. Free workshops for patients, survivors and caregivers range from gentle, mindful yoga, to nutrition and wellness, to creative projects and more. The cancer support group meets the fourth tuesday of every month at co”