UT Le Bonheur Pediatric Specialists Inc

“Board member independence: the organization is a collaborative arrangement between governmental organization, the university of tennessee (ut), and 501(c)(3) organization, methodist healthcare-memphis hospitals (mhmh). Both ut and mhmh are controlling organizations of the filing organization due to their power to appoint a majority of the board directors. The board of directors of this organization fails to have a majority of independent board members per the definition provided by the irs. Please note, however, that a majority of the board of directors of the controlling organizations are independent, and provide governance oversight over the filing organization. Please see the responses to form 990, part vii, for an explanation of independence impairment due to board member compensation.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors is composed of the following two (2) voting members and three (3) non-voting members, as follows: (i) utcom executive dean (voting); (ii) le bonheur ceo (voting); (iii) physician-in-chief, le bonheur children's hospital (non-voting); (iv) pediatric-surgeon-in-chief, le bonheur children's hospital (non-voting); and (v) radiologist-in-chief, le bonheur children's hospital (non-voting). The executive committee shall have the authority to act as the board of directors between its regularly scheduled meetings, and shall have the final authority to (i) oversee and implement the policy decisions of the board of directors; (ii) determine all position titles within ulps; (iii) approve the annual general budget of ulps not already set forth herein; (iv) approve any expenditures over $300,000 not otherwise covered in the general budget; (v) approve clinical compensation; and (vi) approve amendments to contracts between ulps and third parties. The executive committee shall also have such other powers and authority as of the board of directors may delegate to it. The executive committee shall conduct its meetings and proceedings in the same official manner as required by law for the board of directors of ulps, and when authorized to act as the board of directors hereunder, the requirements for all members of the executive committee and for actions shall be determined with reference to the members of the executive committee and not to the board of directors as a whole. Each voting member of the executive committee shall be entitled to one vote on all matters of business coming before any meeting, which vote shall be exercised in person.”

“Per the bylaws, there is a nominating committee for the purposes of identifying and recommending potential division directors and at-large directors. Those positions are elected in accordance with the bylaws and the charter. A board action, or an action by the executive committee of the board would be considered equivalent. The executive committee is comprised of the le bonheur ceo and the utcom executive dean. They have the authority to act as the board in between regularly scheduled meetings.”

“Per the charter, and in accordance with tennessee code, only the individual serving in the capacity of chief executive officer of le bonheur children's hospital and the individual serving in the capacity of the chancellor of the university of tennessee health science center shall have the power, that would otherwise be exercised by the board of directors, to appoint, elect, fill vacancies, and remove two (2) individuals to serve on the contemplated eleven (11) member board of directors which individuals shall be employed by the corporation and shall serve respectively as the pediatrician-in-chief and the pediatric surgeon-in-chief at le bonheur children's hospital; and appoint, elect, fill vacancies, and remove three (3) individuals to serve on the contemplated eleven (11) member board of directors, which individuals shall be employed by the corporation and shall serve as division chiefs and/or department chairs of the corporations pediatric programs.”

“Draft versions of form 990 are circulated electronically among the governing body for review and comments prior to filing. Feedback was incorporated as necessary, and re-circulated to each member prior to filing. Upon approval, the document was signed and filed.”

“Due to the dual employment arrangement, the organization relies on the monitoring of the university of tennessee for disclosures of conflicts of interest. Members of the board that are employed by methodist are subject to the policies of methodist, which includes conflicts of interest.”

“The organization's compensation of the executive director, other officers and key individuals, is determined using multiple inputs including, but not limited to, the hr guidlines of methodist healthcare and the university of tennessee, benchmark data from credible surveys (e.g. Aamc, mgma, ecg), and third party determination of fmv, if necessary.”

“The organization's compensation of the executive director, other officers and key individuals, is determined using multiple inputs including, but not limited to, the hr guidlines of methodist healthcare and the university of tennessee, benchmark data from credible surveys (e.g. Aamc, mgma, ecg), and third party determination of fmv, if necessary.”

“Form 1023, form 990 and related documents will be available upon request, as well as through the methodist le bonheur website. Items on file with the state, or federal governments are available via those websites (e.g. Irs.gov, and tn.gov).”

“ULPS Behavioral Health is a collaborative effort between ULPS and Methodist Lebonheur Community Organization to provide a more holistic approach to healing the mind along with the body. Psycologists and Counselors will meet patient needs by coaching, counseling, screening, behavioral intervention and guidance to address patient needs involving but not limited to depression, anxiety, addiction, mood, grief, and behaviors.”

“(Expenses $ 13,426,902 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 8,645,998) NEUROLOGY: UNDER THE CO-DIRECTION OF ULPS PHYSICIANS AND THE NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE AT LE BONHEUR, OUR NEUROLOGY PROGRAM HAS BECOME ONE OF THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS OUR INSTITUTE # 25 CHILDREN'S NEUROSCIENCE PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY. OUR PHYSICIANS ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO TREAT KIDS WITH THE MOST COMPLEX NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. THE TEAM INCLUDES LEADERS IN INTERNATIONAL NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONS AND SOCIETIES. Our team includes the pioneers of MEG technology, researchers in epilepsy treatment and leaders in international neurological associations and societies. Parents from around the country and internationally seek our team's expertise. Last year, the Institute attracted patients from 45 states. Le Bonheur's epilepsy program is a National Association of Epilepsy Center Level IV Accredited comprehensive program, the highest level and one of only a few in the United States. Each year, we treat more than 1,300 children with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. We are one of a few pediatric hospitals that offer a wide range of neuroimaging tools in the diagnosis and treatment of children. Patients here have access to magnetoencephalography (MEG), intraoperative MRI (iMRI). CONDITIONS WE TREAT: 15Q DUPLICATION SYNDROME Autism BEHAVIORAL ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVE DISORDERS BRAIN TUMORS CRANIOFACIAL DISORDERS DRAVET SYNDROME DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND NEUROMOTOR DISORDERS SUCH AS CEREBRAL PALSY EPILEPSY HEADACHES HEAD INJURIES LEARNING AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE SEIZURES SLEEP DISORDERS SPINAL DISORDERS AND TUMORS TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS COMPLEX TICS, TOURETTE'S SYNDROME”

“Purchased Services - Total Expense: 412616, Program Service Expense: 303251, Management and General Expenses: 109365, Fundraising Expenses: ; Professional Fees - Total Expense: 20411855, Program Service Expense: 20411855, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;”

“Equity Transfer From Affiliate - 72385844; Total - 72385844;”

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”