Empath Health Inc.

“The board of directors has an executive committee, which consists of the chairman of the board, the vice chairman of the board, the president/chief executive officer, the secretary and the treasurer. The board of directors may designate from its members up to two additional directors to serve as members of the executive committee. When the board of directors is not in session, the executive committee has and may exercise all of the powers of the board of directors, except to the extent, if any, that such authority shall be limited by a resolution adopted by a majority of directors in office.”

“Michael gaines, rafael sciullo, scott kistler, betty oldaine and patrick barmore - all serve on the board of hospice systems, inc. A related, for-profit company - business relationship”

“Suncoast caring community, inc. Changed its name to empath health, inc. During fiscal year 2014. Therefore the articles of incorporation were amended to reflect this name change. Those amended articles of incorporation as well as the florida department of state acknowledgement of the name change are attached to the return.”

“The organization retains the expertise of an independent tax advisor to assist in the preparation and review of its irs form 990. Prior to filing the irs form 990, management and the independent tax advisor review the tax return and all required disclosures. The form 990 is then reviewed by the audit committee, consisting of independent directors of the organization. The audit committee makes a recommendation to the board of directors. The form 990 is then provided to the full board of directors for their review prior to filing with the irs.”

“All officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest paid employees (interested persons) of the organization have a duty to avoid conflicts of interest, both real and perceived, which may negatively impact the organization or those it serves. The organization's interested persons are to be guided by the organization's mission, vision and values and to serve patients, families and the general public without need for any personal favor or gain. The organization's ethics and compliance plan emphasizes the duty interested persons have to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may benefit their private interests or result in a possible excess benefit transaction. Conflicts are disclosed annually on a conflict of interest questionnaire that is distributed to the officers, directors, key employees, and highest compensated employees. In the event of any actual or potential conflicts of interest, interested persons must disclose the existence of their financial interest and disclose all material facts to the board chair, ceo or other designated persons. If it is determined an actual conflict of interest exists between the organization and an interested person, the party with a conflict of interest must abstain from any discussion or voting on the transaction or arrangement involving the conflict of interest. At each board meeting, board members are reminded that they have signed a conflict of interest disclosure and are asked to review the agenda and, for the record, disclose any items with which they may have a conflict of interest.”

“The executive committee of the empath health, inc. (ehi) board will meet annually to review and approve the compensation of the president and ceo. Every 3-5 years the career center will employ a well-recognized, independent compensation consultant to review the market ranges for the ceo of ehi. The review will include a national comparison of similar jobs at similarly situated companies in order to make certain that these key employees are paid within a reasonable and appropriate range. The resulting recommendations will be reviewed by the executive committee to recommend any market-based changes or possibly just assure ourselves of the current correct positioning of compensation for these individuals. During this review, the career center will also give the executive committee a broad overview of the structure of the full organization's compensation system including the philosophy and systems set in place to manage it. This process was last undertaken in the year ended september 30, 2014. The process and decisions are documented in the executive committee minutes.”

“Below is the process used by empath health, inc. (ehi) for determining compensation of the other officers. The compensation of the other officers of the family of programs will be reviewed on an annual basis by the executive committee of ehi. This review will include any information received from the career center when an external review has been performed per the process below. Every 3-5 years the career center will employ a well-recognized, independent compensation consultant to review the market ranges for the ceo of ehi and the other officers. The review will include a national comparison of similar jobs at similarly situated companies in order to make certain that these key employees are paid within a reasonable and appropriate range. The resulting recommendations will be reviewed as is appropriate to recommend any market-based changes or possibly just assure ourselves of the current correct positioning of compensation for these individuals. This process was last undertaken in the year ended september 30, 2014. The process and decisions are documented in the executive committee minutes.”

“Financial statements, governing documents, and conflicts of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to internal revenue code (irc) section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.”

“(continued from part iii) hospice of the florida suncoast hospice services - founded 36 years ago by volunteers, suncoast hospice's mission of care focuses on persons with chronic or serious illnesses & extends to those acting as caregivers or working through grief or trauma. Suncoast hospice is recognized nationwide for its innovative service delivery, advocacy for social change, technological development in the area of patient records, as well as other technology-related innovations. In addition to providing care in private homes and apartments, suncoast hospice serves those who reside in nursing homes, assisted living facilities (alfs) its own care centers, hospitals & other settings. Of those who died in pinellas county last year, approximately 70% were served by suncoast hospice. Suncoast hospice serves all people without regard to diagnoses, age, religious, ethnic or financial circumstances. Approximately $2.1 million in uncompensated care was provided to individuals & families last year. Last year, suncoast hospice served more than 8,200 patients by approximately 1,200 staff members for a total of more than 515,000 patient days. Suncoast hospice is holistic in its approach, helping to guide patients & families and supporting them in their decision making. Despite growth in stature and size, suncoast hospice remains a community organization with its leadership & staff ever mindful of what its community wants in a hospice provider. Because of its strong community connection, suncoast hospice has always had vibrant volunteer programs & activities. Volunteers, now 2,700 strong, bring a rich array of ideas, talent & experience to the organization. Last year alone, volunteers contributed 246,479 hours of service in support of suncoast's mission. Suncoast hospice relies on a solid team concept in its service delivery. Patient & family care teams consist of physicians, nurses, aides, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, chaplains, social workers & volunteers. At the center of each team are the patients and their families who may choose to accept or decline various care options open to them. Patient and family care teams may include physical & occupational therapists & palliative arts specialists and such options as massage, therapeutic touch, pet therapy, reiki, humor therapy & more. Patients may choose to avail themselves of the services offered according to their own needs, wants and belief systems. Families often remark that the patient & family care teams fit remarkably well into their homes and lives. Many have said that care is more than just a word to suncoast hospice staff & volunteers, noting the willingness to go the extra mile on behalf of patients and families. As the husband of one patient said of suncoast hospice - you always find a way to say yes. Care and service may be covered by medicare, medicaid, insurance providers or private funds. No one in need of end-of-life care is turned away. The suncoast hospice care centers, also known as inpatient centers, are places of refuge for our patients when they suffer severe pain or experience acute symptoms that cannot be resolved or managed in their own homes. Care with compassion is provided at these three centers. Each suncoast hospice care center is staffed by expert medical teams available 24 hours a day 7 days a week in settings designed expressly for the comfort & convenience of our patients and their families. Our patients stay in suncoast hospice care centers until their pain & symptoms are resolved and controlled enough to allow them to comfortably return to their residences - their chosen activities - their lives. Each center has its own distinct environment & setting but shares a common goal of creating a sense of comfort, peace & tranquility. Our care centers offer care with dignity in private rooms with outdoor views. Rooms are decorated in soft colors & furnishings focus on aesthetics as well as function. Specially trained volunteers greet new patient”

“(continued from above) empath choices for care, inc. Empath choices for care, inc. Is established through a partnership of physicians, elder care providers & concerned citizens of florida dedicated to changing the death-defying, technology-driven approach to end-of-life care to a holistic, compassionate one that respects human dignity & the individual's best interests & personal wishes. Empath choices for care, inc. Offers education & the vehicles for advance care planning for communities, the general public & healthcare providers. Empath choices for care, inc. Seeks to create communities prepared to address the end of life, meeting it with dignity, meaning and respect for choices. It helps individuals and families create an atmosphere to discuss & make decisions regarding medical preferences. Empath choices for care, inc. Partners with suncoast hospice, physicians, elder care counselors and concerned citizens to carry out its mission. Programs are focused on helping individuals communicate and implement their end-of-life medical treatment decisions. The premise is that all persons are entitled to humane, dignified end-of-life care in keeping with their wishes, values & spiritual beliefs. Further, empath choices for care, inc. Offers education to all members of the community regarding advance care planning. Empath choices for care, inc. Was instrumental in providing leadership to the physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (polst) program which is designed to ensure that patient wishes to receive or refuse life-sustaining treatments are honored by converting patient preferences into actionable medical orders. Empath choices for care, inc. Is coordinating the successful implementation of a florida polst pilot project at suncoast hospice by providing training, resource materials & support. We anticipate capturing data on patient use, forms completed, process efficiency & patient wishes honored. Empath choices for care, inc. Continued its work in the respecting choices facilitator training. This is a course designed for healthcare professionals (social workers, nurses, physicians, chaplains) that teaches the necessary skills to initiate advance care planning conversations, assist patients in making informed healthcare decisions & create effective written documents like living wills. Empath choices for care, inc. Offers respecting choices training courses both internally with suncoast hospice staff & externally with local care partners. Students complete 6 on-line modules & participate in a full day of classroom instruction. Number of students - 92 number of living wills - 2638 suncoast pace suncoast pace (program of the all-inclusive care for the elderly) provides a full range of home and health care services to seniors 55 years of age or older. Pace allows its participants to continue to live in their homes and maintain their independence. The program offers primary & specialty medical care, adult day center services, hospitalization & emergency care, nutritious meals, in-home support and care, physical occupational & speech therapies, transportation and pharmacy services. In addition to medical services and therapies, there are numerous activities and opportunities to socialize. Its goal is to keep the men and women it serves living safely in their own homes or together with their families for as long as possible, maintaining independence and quality of life. At september 30, 2014 179 participants are being served by this program. Aids service association of pinellas, inc. (asap) asap provides hiv education, prevention services, testing, case management, food and personal needs pantry, children's program, some financial assistance and more. Asap clients are served on an individual basis, with guidance on programs and services that are available to them. Last year, more than 8,200 clients were served and 194,000 lives were touched by asap's programs and services. Brighter seasons for children when families are affected by”

“(continued from part iii) the hospice foundation of the florida suncoast, inc. Suncoast hospice foundation seeks to foster relationships to build community investments in order to provide resources to fund empath health, inc. And its family of programs. Empath health, inc. Is a not-for-profit, integrated network of care encompassing hospice, palliative home health and physician services, assistance for independent living and daycare for seniors, services for those infected or affected by hiv, and advance care planning. Members receiving support through suncoast hospice foundation include suncoast hospice, suncoast pace, empath choices for care, inc. Aids service association of pinellas (asap), suncoast hospice institute and other programs and services of empath health. Suncoast hospice foundation fills the gap between reimbursable and non-reimbursable expenses associated with chronic or advanced illness. The foundation assists those who are not insured; those who need more than insurance covers; those who cannot afford to pay; those who have family members affected by a patients' health condition; and those who need assistance with needs outside or in addition to their direct medical diagnosis. The foundation seeks to provide care, compassion, comfort, and inspiration to everyone directly and indirectly affected by family members' medical needs and regardless of diagnosis, race, faith, age, or financial circumstances. Established in 1983, suncoast hospice foundation has a long and trusted track-record of serving the community. Voted not-for-profit of the year in the large business category by the clearwater regional chamber of commerce in 2014, the community has shown its support for over 30 years, investing over $10,000,000 every year to support on-going operations. Community support is provided in a variety of ways including memorial tributes, estate and planned gifts, major contributions, and designated gifts for specific purposes. Its volunteer board of trustees oversees efforts and provides leadership in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of its community stakeholders. In addition to providing financial resources to assist programs and services of empath health, the foundation engages in and with the community through support, volunteer engagement, and community involvement. Members of the staff and board are fully engaged in community activities through service to others, ensuring the organization knows and understands the needs of the communities in which it serves. Its social responsibility includes engagement activities such as the hospice beach stroll; aids walk; hospice gala; and other annual community-based and supported events. Three hospice resale stores provide ways to engage volunteers in the mission of the organization; offer opportunities for families to give back through donated items; and provide the community with access to much-needed, affordable goods. In addition to annual needs, suncoast hospice foundation provides for new and/or expanding programs, services, facilities, and organizational needs. Past support has included new in-patient service centers; pace adult day care center; service centers; and technological advances. Current initiatives include home 3050, a medical home for persons living with hiv and their families; an endowment campaign; specialized campaigns for choices for care, services for pediatric patients, integrative medicine services, and possible future capital campaigns for future expansion.”

“Other fees for services - total expense: 1896584, program service expense: 1896584, management and general expenses: , fundraising expenses: ;”

“Net income from affiliated not-for-profit entities - 1668071; net loss from subsidiary - -4926755;”