Doylestown Health Physicians

“The foundation governs via affiliates dba doylestown health physicians and the foundation is governed by the village improvement association of doylestown. Therefore, the village improvement association of doylestown has the ultimate authority and right to elect the members of this organization's board of directors and has certain reserved powers as defined in this organization's bylaws.”

“The organization is an affiliate within doylestown health system; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). Village improvement association of doylestown is the tax-exempt parent entity of the system. All organizations are affiliates within the system. The organization's federal form 990 was provided to each voting member of its governing body, its board of directors, for review prior to filing with the internal revenue service ("irs"). The hospital's finance committee has the responsibility to oversee, review and approve of the federal form 990, including the preparation, review and filing process. As part of the tax return preparation process the organization hired a professional certified public accounting ("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 organization's finance personnel and various other individuals within the organization and system ("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 organization's internal working group for review. The organization's 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 organization's internal working group for final review and approval prior to providing a copy to each voting member of the board of directors of doylestown hospital, this organization's board of directors and filing with the irs.”

“The organization is an affiliate within doylestown health system; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). Village improvement association of doylestown is the tax-exempt parent entity of the system. All organizations are affiliates within the system. The organization and system regularly monitor and enforce compliance with its conflict of interest policy. Annually, all members of the board of directors, 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 chief accounting officer and reviewed on a yearly basis with the chief compliance officer.”

“The organization is an affiliate within doylestown health system; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). Village improvement association of doylestown is the tax-exempt parent entity of the system. All organizations are affiliates within the system. The foundation's board of directors has an executive compensation committee ("committee"). The committee has adopted a written executive compensation philosophy which it follows when it reviews and approves of the compensation and benefits of the organization's senior management, including the president & chief executive officer and vice president & chief financial officer. The committee reviews the "total compensation" of the individuals which is intended to include both current and deferred compensation and all employee benefits, both qualified and non-qualified. The committee's review is done on at least an annual basis and ensures that the "total compensation" of senior management of the organization is reasonable. The actions taken by the committee enable the organization and system to receive the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness for purposes of internal revenue code section 4958 with respect to the total compensation of certain members of the senior management team, including the president & chief executive officer and vice president & chief financial officer. The three factors which must be satisfied in order to receive the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness are the following: 1. The compensation arrangement is approved in advance by an "authorized body" of the applicable tax-exempt organization which is composed entirely of individuals who do not have a "conflict of interest" with respect to the compensation arrangement; 2. The authorized body obtained and relied upon "appropriate data as to comparability" prior to making its determination; and 3. The authorized body "adequately documented the basis for its determination" concurrently with making that determination. The committee is comprised of members of the board of directors each of who are independent and are free from any conflicts of interest. The committee relied upon appropriate comparable data; specifically the committee obtained a written compensation study from an independent firm which specializes in the reviewing of hospital and healthcare system executive compensation and benefits throughout the united states. This study used comparable geographic and demographic market data including but not limited to similar sized hospitals, # of licensed beds and net patient service revenue. The committee adequately documented its basis for its determination through the timely preparation of written minutes of the compensation committee meetings during which the executive compensation and benefits was reviewed and subsequently approved. The actions outlined above with respect to the committee and the establishment of the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness only applies to certain senior management personnel, including but not limited to the including the president & chief executive officer and vice president & chief financial officer. The compensation and benefits of certain other individuals contained in this form 990 are reviewed annually by the president & chief executive officer with assistance from the organization's human resources department in conjunction with the individual's job performance during the year and is based upon other objective factors designed to ensure that reasonable and fair market value compensation is paid by the organization. Other objective factors include market survey data for comparable positions, individual goals and objectives, personnel reviews, evaluations, self-evaluations and performance feedback meetings.”

“The organization's filed certificate of incorporation and any amendments can be obtained and reviewed through the commonwealth of pennsylvania.”

“Core form, 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 this organization or a related organization and not for services rendered as a voting member or officer of this organization's board of directors.”

“The organization is an affiliate within doylestown health system; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). Village improvement association of doylestown is the tax-exempt parent entity of the system. All organizations are affiliates within the system. The system includes both for-profit and not for-profit organizations. The hours reflected on core form, part vii of this form 990, for individuals 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 solely this organization.”

“Background ========== doylestown health system ("system") originated with the village improvement association of doylestown ("the via"), founded in 1895 with the health and beauty of the doylestown community its primary concerns. The via established a visiting nurse service in 1916, and opened the first doylestown emergency and maternity hospital in 1923. The original 8-bed hospital was expanded to 14 beds and replaced with a new 25-bed facility in 1939 that was subsequently expanded to 129 beds. The hospital moved to its current location in 1975 and occupies 62 acres and 611,000 square feet of buildings. It is licensed for 232 beds. In 1986, a corporate restructuring established doylestown hospital as a subsidiary corporation of the newly-created doylestown health foundation, both governed by the via. Several other entities were added over the years with doylestown hospital remaining the flagship of the system. Collectively, the system is comprised of the following: doylestown hospital, which includes: - pine run retirement community - pine run health center - pine run lakeview personal care - doylestown hospital home health care - doylestown hospital hospice - doylestown hospital surgery center and outpatient testing facilities at the health and wellness center - health connections by doylestown hospital healthcare concierge services at the warminster shoprite - childrens village early childhood education program - cb cares, in partnership with the central bucks school district today, we gather all elements of our health system to expand beyond episodic care to community health and a continuum of coordinated care, from birth to end-of-life. In partnership with over 425 physicians on our medical staff, the system has earned national recognition for the delivery of high-quality, complex health care while promoting wellness in the communities we serve. Doylestown health foundation ---------------------------- the doylestown health foundation serves as the fundraising arm of the system. Its governing body includes leaders from the via, the community, and the health system. The system promotes wellness and treats illness through connectivity with all parts of the comprehensive health system. Members of the executive committee of the foundations board of directors constitute, appoint and elect the members of the hospital board of directors. Each member of the system (with exception of doylestown health & wellness center, inc.) are pennsylvania nonprofit corporations which have been determined by the internal revenue service to be exempt from the payment of federal income taxes under section 501(a) of the internal revenue code, as amended, by reason of being an organization described in section 501(c)3 in the code. Each organization within the system has its own board of directors which is responsible for establishing policies and planning for the unit. Doylestown hospital ------------------- as the flagship of the system, doylestown hospital has the longest history and most diverse components to meet its mission to continuously improve the quality of life and proactively advocate for the health and wellbeing of the individuals we serve. As a values-based organization, doylestown hospital makes a public commitment to seven core service values: 1) we serve all members of the community; 2) we strive for excellence in our services and programs; 3) we respect the dignity of every member of the community; 4) we provide value through high-quality, low-cost services; 5) we seek innovation and integration for continuous improvement; 6) we are compassionate; and 7) we are committed to the health and wellness education of our community. The hospital holds board members, a medical staff of 435 physicians in 50 specialties, 2,200 associates and nearly 1,000 volunteers accountable for incorporating these values into policies, behaviors, clinical practices and management decisions. Doylestown hospital has earned national recognition for quality”

“Doylestown hospital visiting nurse/hospice ------------------------------------------ the original health service of the system, visiting nurse/hospice is a critical component in the continuum of care, from birth to end of life. The doylestown hospital home health team is comprised of skilled professionals in nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work and nutritional consultations, working together to deliver high quality home care services. The hospice team offers high quality care designed to provide sensitivity and support for people who are terminally ill. Our goal is to enable individuals to live as fully and comfortably as possible at home or in a home-like setting such as a care facility. We are committed to providing excellence in every aspect of care to those who place their trust in us. The hospice philosophy believes that through appropriate care, patients and families will be free to attain a degree of physical, mental and spiritual preparation for death that is comforting to them. Doylestown hospital surgery center ---------------------------------- the doylestown hospital surgery center, located at the health & wellness center in warrington, is a fully-equipped, multi-specialty, same-day surgery facility. There are four state-of-the-art operating rooms and a treatment room for less invasive procedures. Via affiliates (dba doylestown health physicians) ------------------------------------------------- the majority of physicians on the doylestown hospital medical staff are independent practitioners. Doylestown health physicians is a subsidiary of the foundation that employs physicians for necessary community-based services that might not otherwise be available or included in the mission of other system entities. Doylestown health physicians include several primary care practices, general surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists and urologists. Community benefit activities ============================ the system is devoted to the community it serves, and it sponsors and coordinates many charitable activities, which, described in the narrative below, identifies what is done daily by the health systems associates and volunteers. Community outreach & benefit activities --------------------------------------- 1) american red cross donation: the hospital provides space on a monthly basis for a blood donation program conducted by the american red cross that benefits patients and the community. 2) bucks county childrens museum: the system continues to offer a variety of child-friendly educational programs at the museum, including presentations on dental health, summer safety, the five senses and more. The systems exhibit, "hospital," opened in may 2015 and continues to attract area families to experience a doctors visit, explore an ambulance and learn about the hospital environment with hands-on activities. 3) bucks county health improvement partnership: the bucks county health improvement partnership (bchip) is a collaborative effort among doylestown hospital and the other five hospitals in the county, also including the bucks county medical society and the bucks county department of health. Bchip addresses: maternal and child health issues, mental health concerns, coordination of health promotion and prevention (notably tobacco and cardiovascular risk reduction), supports chip enrollment, domestic violence prevention and provides adult health and dental clinics for underserved populations. 4) cb cares: both the doylestown hospital and the doylestown health foundation support the team with board members who provide leadership, fundraising and human resource skills. 5) cbtv: the system and central bucks schools continue their partnership producing health matters, an educational program featuring expert guests from the system, the school district and the community. The show brings to light timely topics of interest to local families, and is produced and filmed by students studying broa”

“19) community business sponsorships: throughout the year, doylestown hospital made cash donations to assist local organizations provide programs and activities that improve and/or enhance the overall quality of life for the greater central bucks community. We believe that one way to keep community members safe, healthy and vibrant is by supporting the numerous community and business groups that are the fabric of our community and by participating in special programs and events that benefit a broad spectrum of community residents. 20) visiting nurse program free support: the visiting nurses made visits to families without insurance. Clinics were held at the center square towers, yorktowne manor and buckingham springs, which are all senior living complexes. 21) hospice programs: mailings and telephone contact to other community service organizations, such as beelong adult day services, bayada nurses in hatboro & bucks county office, the manor at yorktown, to name a few, as well as healthcare organizations to offer information and education regarding "end of lifehospice programs. 22) library services at doylestown hospital: the hospital has an extensive library that is open to users from the community, including medical staff, associates and volunteers of the hospital. Physicians that have privileges at the hospital as well as honorary/emeritus medical staff make up the largest group of users. 23) a.d.a.m. Health encylopedia: health information is the 3rd most popular search on the internet. The hospital has an extensive health library on its website with over 4,000 health and wellness articles and covers over 1,500 medical topics. The site has reference index and interactive tools. 24) clothing donation: doylestown hospital set up a "tree of warmth" which brought together warm gloves, hats, scarves and more for the women and children at "a woman's place." educational programs -------------------- 1) cancer survivor day: this event was held by doylestown hospital for all cancer survivors and their family and friends. It was intended to provide pyschological support and a networking experience with other survivors and connect survivors with community resources. Over 220 people attended the event. Volunteer hours included physicians, nursing, clerical staff attending. 2) lifestyle lectures: this was a series of informal educational lectures offered to the community by members of the medical staff. The hospital coordinated the program, which helped over 2,000 community members. 3) driver safety program: this was a cooperative program with aarp that follows their rules for participation. We provide room for 151 participants and 12 classes. 4) community lectures: the hospital provided speakers for various community groups and organizations. Presenters for events utilized both staff and physicians. These programs improved the community's health and quality of life through education. 5) breast cancer support group: provided opportunities for educational and emotional support for breast cancer survivors and their families. Additional programs sponsored by the hospital for cancer support were four cancer educational programs (psychological support program, breast cancer and emotional support program, nutrition program and "basket bingo". 6) man to man prostate cancer support group education: this monthly program addresses issues and the struggles that face prostate cancer survivors and their families. 7) look good, feel better: this program provided support and resources for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. 8) nutrition presentations: programs were held throughout the year to provide education on nutrition to promote optimal health and diabetes awareness. Locations included: several churches, senior communities, two high schools and various women's and men's groups, menu evaluation for yorktown manor, health fair displays for ymca and many local elementary schools. 9) stroke support group: this monthly program addresses issues and”

“Maternity and parenting activities ---------------------------------- 1) baby well: this program educated 196 parents on how to care for their newborn. 2) healthy beginnings program: this is a program to bring prenatal health to the underserved in the community. This is mostly the ones without the ability to pay or those who have not yet enrolled or who are enrolled in medicaid. Much of our program deals with high risk patients and those with substance abuse problems. There is a physician, a social worker and a dietician, as well as two nurses who run the program. 3) breastfeeding education: this program provides an increased understanding of the benefits of breastfeeding, which leads to improved nutrition/health of infants. These meetings were held throughout the year. 4) childbirth classes: a program teaching the how-tos of childbirth served through 24 courses series every day of the week except friday. 5) child development: this program was in cooperation with the central bucks school district. High school students toured the ldrp unit. They viewed and discussed family's admission from birthing room to postpartum room to the nursery. Discussions were held on newborns and basic development, including icn & types of infants admitted at doylestown hospital. 6) grand parenting classes: this program prepared grandparents-to-be on how to be support their children as they start their own family. 7) prenatal refresher classes: this program refreshed nearly 10 parents-to-be, who already have delievered other children, on the childbirth experience. 8) sibling education classes: a program designed to lessen a child's feelings of anxiety and jealousy. School age activities --------------------- 1) parenting and babysitting education: this is a cooperative program with child, home and community information, which the hospital provided for the educational course. 2) school district programs: doylestown hospital works with central bucks high schools to welcome topps and work-based learning special needs students to experience jobs within the hospital's dining services. The goal is to prepare the students for employment once out of school. 3) teddy bear clinics: children in the community were exposed to the emergency department and ambulance in a fun environment. The experience taught them to not be frightened in the event they may need emergency services. 4) girl scouts: the hospital provided meeting space for 2 girl scout troops. 5) bucks county down syndrome: space was provided for monthly meetings at children's village for the bucks county down syndrome group. 6) focus on motherhood: family home and community childbirth classes for teen parents meet at c.v. Every monday evening to prepare for childbirth. Instruction is also provided for infant care, health & nutritional and life skills. 7) bereavement group meetings: space is provided monthly for these meetings at c.v. Leadership activities --------------------- the hospital president/ceo devoted $30,000 worth of his time to community benefit activities including, but not limited to, the bucks county health improvement partnership, ann silverman community health clinic, chamber of commerce, delaware valley healthcare council, march of dimes, hospital association of pa, christ's home, delaware valley university, shriners and bucks county boys club. The vice-president of development was also involved in contributing time to activities that benefit the community including: ann silverman community health clinic, cb cares, the american red cross, the central bucks chamber of commerce and the doylestown business and community alliance. 1) lung cancer prevention - great american smokeout: this program provides information on the prevention of lung cancer and the damage smoking has on your health. Information was provided through brochures, web assisted programs were introduced and toll free resources were also provided. 2) cancer survivor day: the system's cancer institute hosted a special pr”

“Outside group room usage ------------------------ the hospital provides free space for meetings to the following outside groups with a charitable mission: - ann silverman family health community clinic - bucks county autism support coalition - bucks county intermediate unit - bucks county health improvement partnership - bucks county medical society - lenape valley foundation - national alliance for the mentally ill health screenings & immunizations --------------------------------- the hospital conducts health screens and supported immunizations for various community members. 1) health screenings: various individuals benefited from health screens. These activities improves the health of the community in general, specific groups of people, helps contain healthcare costs and/or improves the quality of life for all members of our community. 2) skin cancer screening: this program screened patients with volunteer medical, nursing and clerical. 3) prostate cancer screenings: this program screened patients with volunteer medical, nursing and clerical staff. 4) lung cancer screenings: this program screened patients with volunteer medical, nursing and clerical staff. 5) cancer risk screenings: this program screened patients with volunteer medical, nurisng and clerical staff. 6) fall risk screenings: this program screened patients with volunteer medical, nursing and clerical staff. 7) influenza immunizations: doylestown hospital provided a community flu shot clinic. Vaccines were provided by the bucks county health department. Support group & self-help programs ---------------------------------- support groups are offered at no charge to the community, and a member of the hospital staff leads many. The following is a list of the groups that held regular meetings at the hospital: - alateen - alcoholics anonymous - alzheimer's disease - arthritis - augustine fellowship - autism - better breathers club - blindness - breast cancer - building the family - caduceus - diabetes - down's syndrome interest - eating disorders anonymous - fibromyalgia - gamblers anonymous - icd (implantable defibrillator) - insulin pump - low vision - lyme disease - lymphedema - multiple sclerosis - ntm (nontuberculous mycobacterium) - nursing mothers - overeaters anonymous - parkinson's disease - pregnancy loss - prostate cancer - pulmonary hypertension - scleroderma - stroke volunteer programs ------------------ doylestown hospital enjoys the generous contribution of time and talent from community volunteers, starting at the mimimum age of 15. Volunteer opportunities benefit the community by providing, for many community members, a place to go or a way to feel needed, thus preventing a variety of social problems. The volunteer program allows some members of the community to help others, not through their dollars but through their donated time. In addition, the hospital is a place for community members to reach out to help friends and neighbors or to fulfill court-mandated community service obligations as volunteers. Volunteers significantly enhance patient and family support in the following service categories: - addressing and collating - cancer institute - children's village - dietary menu - emergency department - gift shop/cart - hospitality cart - hospice - information desks - mail or messenger - pastoral care - animal assisted therapy - radiology information desk - snack bar - surgery waiting area - patient transport - interventional radiology - cardiac rehab - pulmonary rehab - medical research - via maternity center - "no one dies alone" program because the hospital wants to provide exceptional opportunities for community members to offer time and talent to support the via's mission to excellent local healthcare, salaries were budgeted for recruitment, orientation, management, retention and recognition of volunteers in patient transport, the gift shop, and throughout the patient services areas. Financial assistance to community members -------------------”

“The organization is an affiliate within doylestown health system; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). Village improvement association of doylestown is the tax-exempt parent entity of the system. All organizations are affiliates within the system. An independent cpa firm audited the consolidated financial statements of the system for the fiscal years ended june 30, 2019 and june 30, 2018; respectively and issued a consolidated financial statement with consolidating schedules by entity. An unmodified opinion was issued each year by the independent cpa firm. Doylestown hospital's finance committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its consolidated financial statements and the selection of an independent auditor.”