Saint Peters Healthcare System Inc

“THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY ("THE DIOCESE") IS THE SPONSOR OF THE SAINT PETER'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. ("SYSTEM") AND, AS PROVIDED IN THE SYSTEM'S BYLAWS, CERTAIN POWERS ARE RESERVED TO THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE. The Diocese HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN THIS ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS.”

“The organization is an affiliate within saint peter's healthcare system, inc. And affiliates; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). Saint peter's healthcare system, inc. Is the tax-exempt parent of the system. This organization's federal form 990 was provided to each voting member of its governing body (its board of trustees) prior to filing with the internal revenue service ("irs"). The saint peter's health care system, inc. Audit and compliance committee has assumed the responsibility to oversee and coordinate the federal form 990 preparation, review and filing process. As part of the organization's federal form 990 tax return preparation process the organization 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 organization's finance personnel and system individuals including, but not limited to, the chief financial officer, controller and other system individuals ("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, including those individuals outlined above, 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. Following this approval, the system's audit and compliance committee reviewed the form 990 at a regularly scheduled meeting. In addition, the cpa firm gave a form 990 presentation at this meeting. Thereafter, the final federal form 990 was made available to each voting member of the organization's governing body prior to filing with the irs.”

“The organization is an affiliate within saint peter's healthcare system, inc. And affiliates; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). 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 chief compliance officer for review. The chief compliance officer then prepares a summary of the completed questionnaires which contains information disclosed by an individual on an individual basis. Potential conflicts were then reviewed and discussed at a meeting with the system's chief compliance officer, chief financial officer, controller and director of internal audit. The summary is presented to the corporate secretary for reference, review and discussion during board meetings.”

“The organization is an affiliate within saint peter's healthcare system, inc. And affiliates; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"). The organization's board of trustees 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, chief operating officer and 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 hospital 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, chief operating officer and 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 trustees 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. 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 the president/chief executive officer, chief operating officer and 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 hospital'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 hospital. 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 state of new jersey department of the treasury. In addition, the organization's conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are available upon request.”

“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 the organization or a related organization and not for services rendered as a voting member or officer of this organization's board of trustees.”

“The organization is an affiliate within saint peter's healthcare system, inc. And affiliates ("system"); a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system. Certain board of trustee members, officers and/or key employees listed on core form, part vii and schedule j of this form 990 may hold similar positions with both this organization and other affiliates within the system. The hours shown on this form 990, for board members who receive no compensation for services rendered in a non-board capacity, represent the estimated hours devoted per week for this organization. To the extent these individuals serve as a member of the board of trustees of other related organizations in the system, their respective hours per week per organization are approximately the same as reflected in core form, part vii of this form 990. The hours reflected on core form, 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 solely this organization.”

“SAINT PETER'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOLDING COMPANY BASED IN NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY. SAINT PETER'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF A NUMBER OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES, INCLUDING SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, AND THE SOLE SHAREHOLDER OF VARIOUS OTHER ENTITIES. Background ========== Saint Peter's University Hospital is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as an internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Pursuant to its charitable purposes, Saint Peter's University Hospital provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual identity and orientation, national origin, or ability to pay. Moreover, Saint Peter's University Hospital operates consistently within the following criteria outlined in IRS revenue ruling 69-545: 1. Saint Peter's University Hospital provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, including charity care, self-pay, Medicare and Medicaid; 2. Saint Peter's University Hospital operates an active emergency department for all persons that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year; 3. Saint Peter's University Hospital maintains an open medical staff with privileges available to all qualified physicians; 4. Control of Saint Peter's University Hospital rests with its board of trustees, which is comprised of independent civic leaders, clergy, and other prominent members of the community; and 5. 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 Saint Peter's University Hospital, as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate that the use and control of Saint Peter's University Hospital 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. Saint Peter's University Hospital, located at 254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, N.J., is a 478-bed nonprofit acute-care teaching hospital, a state-designated acute care children's hospital and a state-designated regional perinatal center sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter's University Hospital, a member of the Saint Peter's Healthcare System, is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers University Biomedical and Health Sciences division and sponsors its own freestanding residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and internal medicine and fellowship programs in gastroenterology, neonatal medicine, pharmacy, pulmonary disease, and emergency medicine. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, certified as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and recipient of the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the adult intensive care unit, cardiac progressive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and pediatric intensive care unit. Saint Peter's was one of only five hospitals worldwide to receive Magnet designation six consecutive times. Saint Peter's was the first hospital in Middlesex County and has served the healthcare needs of central New Jersey continuously since 1907, providing substantial community benefit. From its simple beginnings, Saint Peter's has grown to become a technologically advanced, 478-bed teaching hospital that provides a broad array of services to the community - from sophisticated care of premature babies to specialized geriatric medicine. Saint Peter's brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. Hospital staff treats approximately 22,000 inpatients and 260,000 outpatients annually. Saint Pet”

“Saint Peter's University Hospital was designated a primary stroke center by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services in 2009. Saint Peter's has achieved certification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Program by The Joint Commission, demonstrating that the hospital has consistently met quality metrics and provided some of the best evidence-based care for its stroke patients. In 2024, Saint Peter's once again received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines - Gold Plus Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine is the sole hospital-based provider of genetics services to infants, children and adults in central New Jersey, counsels, tests and treats those with a family history of chromosome abnormalities, birth defects, skeletal dysplasia, cancer syndromes and other types of inherited disorders. Women's health services at Saint Peter's include imaging services, general OB/GYN and midwifery services, breast disease services, urogynecology, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Specialty Services ================== Regional Perinatal Center (RPC): Delivering more than 5,600 babies in 2024, Saint Peter's offers one of the largest, most sophisticated maternity programs in the country. The hospital was the first regional perinatal centers in New Jersey and specializes in high-risk pregnancy. The antenatal testing unit is one of the largest units of its kind and features 3D and 4D ultrasound testing. Specialty maternal-fetal medicine programs include the infant and perinatal loss evaluation program and the infant prematurity assessment and prevention program. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Saint Peter's operates a 54-bassinett, Level IV NICU, the largest in central New Jersey and the first in the state. It includes the neonatal retina center, providing laser surgery for retinopathy of prematurity and outpatient ophthalmology services, and the infant apnea center. Special training in caring for these fragile babies is provided to parents and support groups are offered. The Cancer Care Program at Saint Peter's includes a 24-bed inpatient unit and outpatient services including breast cancer services and state-of-the-art radiation and infusion therapies and surgery. The new TrueBeam linear accelerator offers advanced radiotherapy and radiosurgery that include image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), RapidArc radiotherapy, and gated treatment, including gated RapidArc. The hospital is accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission On Cancer as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program. The Saint Peter's Breast Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Geriatric Services: A complete and multidisciplinary program of geriatric medicine, with an outpatient geriatric evaluation and management service for the frail elderly, especially those with Alzheimer's disease. Outpatient services are available through Saint Peter's Physician Associates with locations in Monroe and New Brunswick. Cardiac Catheterization: Saint Peter's expertly performs cardiac catheterization; peripheral vascular angiograms; elective and emergency angioplasties to open clogged arteries in the arms, kidneys and legs; and pacemaker implantation. Saint Peter's Thyroid and Diabetes Center is recognized by the American Diabetes Association in all areas of diabetes education. The Center diagnoses, treats, educates, and helps patients manage this chronic disease. Certified diabetes educators serve all inpatients throughout Saint Peter”

“Saint Peter's offers state-of-the-art diagnostic services and treatments for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Endoscopy services also include lithotripsy, a non-invasive shock-wave treatment for the removal of kidney stones. Saint Peter's Endoscopy Unit is recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, as part of its program dedicated to promoting quality and safety in endoscopy across the United States. ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that have demonstrated a commitment to patient safety and quality in endoscopy as evidenced by meeting the program's rigorous criteria. Saint Peter's Health and Wellness Center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and audiology services for children and adults. Spearheaded by the staff of Saint Peter's Physical Rehabilitation Services, these therapies aim to improve the quality of life for each patient-whether it's helping a patient restore mobility, address balance issues, or improve their communication skills. The Center is also home to Saint Peter's otolaryngology practice for the treatment of children and adults. Community Health Services (CHS): The Community Health Services mobile team is composed of nurses, clinicians, and support staff who travel across Middlesex County and parts of Somerset and Union counties. Using a 43-foot, specially equipped mobile health unit, they deliver a range of services including health screenings, influenza vaccinations, and wellness education. These services are brought directly to businesses, senior centers, soup kitchens, and other community locations. All participants receive personalized health education during the screenings. When a health concern is identified during a screening, participants receive health education along with referrals to local healthcare providers and services. In Monroe Township, six 55+ adult communities are supported by geriatric nurses who staff their on-site healthcare centers. Depending on the community's contract, these nurses are available between 12 and 24 hours a day. Their responsibilities include performing blood draws, conducting health screenings, administering prescribed treatments, providing health/wellness education, and providing first aid in emergencies. The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital ------------------------------------------------------------ Caring for children has always been very important for Saint Peter's. As a state-designated children's hospital, we offer many specialty services for children. We care for high-risk babies and seriously ill children in our neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care units. Our child life program helps to educate and prepare children for their stay at Saint Peter's, while our pediatric emergency department can handle any injury or illness a child may have. At The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's, we care for 9,000 inpatients and over 45,000 outpatients each year in our facilities and the Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric Emergency Department. Services include: - An eight-bed pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) staffed by pediatric intensivists and specially trained pediatric nurses - A dedicated pediatric emergency department that treats more than 24,500 children annually - The pediatric emergency department was the state's first to earn the Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association (2022-2025) - CHOP Cardiac Center - Comprehensive pediatric surgery, including minimally invasive services and pediatric orthopedic surgery including anterior scoliosis correction - The largest group of specially trained pediatric anesthesiologists in the area, available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week - Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology that includes infusion services and a vascular clinic - Regional Craniofacial-Neurosurgical Center specializing in the correction of cleft lip and cleft palate”

“Other community benefit programs/support groups/screenings: - Adult communities: Concordia, Clearbrook, The Ponds, Greenbriar at Whittingham, Rossmoor, and Stonebridge - Pediatric Call Center - Family Health Center - adult, pediatric and women's health services, behavioral health - Thyroid and Diabetes Center - Geriatrics - Child Protection Center - Infection Control - Marketing and Media Relations - Pharmacy - Employee Health Services - Culinary and Nutrition Services - Perinatal Services - Midwifery Services - Community Outreach - Opioid Task Force - Pastoral Care - Volunteer Services - Medical Library - Craniofacial and Neurosurgical Center - Abstinence Education - Fertility Awareness - Soup Kitchen - Elijah's Promise - Speakers Bureau - Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group - Breast Cancer Support Group - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - CPR For Family and Friends - First Aid - Heartsaver AED Adult/Pediatric - Diabetes Self-Management Education - Gestational Diabetes Self-Management Education - Prevent T2 Program (Diabetes) - Alzheimer's Caregivers - Bereavement Support Group - Spouse/Partner Caregiver Support Group - Pregnancy After Loss Support Group - SHARE Support Group - Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings - Osteoporosis Screenings - Body Mass Index Skin Screenings - Skin Cancer Screenings - Breast Health Information and Self-Exam Instruction - Parent Education - Baby Care - Birth Center Class (for moms under midwifery care) - Breastfeeding Class - Grandparents Class - Hypnobirthing - New Daddy Class - Prenatal Yoga/Exercise Class - Prepared Childbirth/Lamaze Classes - Sibling Class - New Moms Support Group - Breastfeeding Support Group - Saint Peter's Breast Center - Bariatric Behavioral Health Support - Bariatric Nutrition Support - MyGoal Autism Family Support Group Affiliations ============ Saint Peter's has developed affiliations with some of the leading medical institutions in the country to bring the best care possible to central New Jersey. As a teaching hospital, Saint Peter's sponsors residency programs in internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics. The hospital is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Through this relationship, Rutgers medical students spend their entire third and fourth years of medical school at Saint Peter's to gain knowledge and experience in a hospital setting. This teaching environment fosters an exchange of ideas and collaboration among the physicians of today and those of tomorrow. An agreement with Kean University enhances our educational programs and, in turn, provides medical students and residents with opportunities to become the best doctors possible. As a state-designated children's hospital, we are committed to providing the best care possible, which is why we have an affiliation with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Our association with one of the most respected children's hospitals in the nation means that America's top specialists in pediatric medicine and, in particular, pediatric cardiac care, are available to families living in central New Jersey. Commitment to Teaching ====================== Saint Peter's University Hospital is committed to the education of healthcare professions at many levels. Saint Peter's University Hospital is affiliated with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and St. George's Medical School. Both organizations send some of their third- and fourth-year medical students to Saint Peter's University Hospital to complete their graduate education. Saint Peter's University Hospital sponsors its own medical residency programs in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology along with fellowships in gastroenterology, neonatal medicine, pharmacy, pulmonary disease, and emergency medicine. In addition, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School sends rotations of medical residents”

“Leslie d. Hirsch, fache is involved in the leadership and management of this organization on a full time basis. Mr. Hirsch is employed by and receives a federal form w-2 from this organization. Accordingly, his common law employer/employee relationship is with saint peter's healthcare system, inc. (ein: 26-2019056). Saint peter's healthcare system, inc. Filed a 2024 form 4720 which included a remittance of excise tax related to mr. Hirsch's compensation in excess of $1m.”

“Other changes in net assets or fund balances include: - non-operating net periodic pension cost - ($438,320)”

“The organization is the tax-exempt parent entity of a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system") which includes saint peter's university hospital ("spuh"). An independent cpa firm audited the consolidated financial statements of saint peter's healthcare system, inc. And all entities within the system for the years ended december 31, 2024 and december 31, 2023; respectively. The audited consolidated financial statements contain consolidating schedules on an entity by entity basis. The independent cpa firm issued an unmodified opinion with respect to the audited consolidated financial statements. The organization's audit and compliance committee has assumed responsibility for the oversight of the audit of the consolidated financial statements, which includes this organization, and the selection of an independent auditor.”

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