Pediatric Academic Association Inc. Department of Pediatrics B-132

“The form 990 was received prior to filing by pediatric academic association director/chair, director/treasurer, administrative officer, nationwide children's hospital controller and the association's controller. In addition, the return is made available to the entire board upon request of the board.”

“The association's policy requires that all physicians report conflicts of interest or commitment at the time the conflict arises. Board members are also required to complete disclosure forms annually, regardless of the existence of conflict. All disclosures are reviewed by nationwide children's hospital corporate compliance officer. If a conflict exists, a conflict management plan may be put in place to mitigate the conflict. Physicians and board members are prohibited from voting on any matters with respect to which the individual has disclosed a potential conflict of interest.”

“The dean of the ohio state university college of medicine reviews the chair's compensation. The chair, assisted by the compensation committee (as advisory only not appointed by the board), reviews each individual's compensation each year in respect to the national surveys of data from the administration of the american association of pediatrics (aaap) and the american association of medical colleges (aamc).”

“The association does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.”

“To students of the ohio state university college of medicine.”

“To serve patients without regard to the patients ability to pay, the most effective, efficient, and compassionate medical care possible through professional medical services at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. To further the charitable, educational, and scientific activity for the benefit of The Ohio State University and patients of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, including through teaching and research.”

“Provide clinical and classroom instruction to students enrolled in the ohio state university college of medicine and to residents and fellows employed at nationwide children's hospital.”

“The association is included as part of the nationwide children's hospital consolidated audit. As such, nationwide children's hospital is the entity that has the committee that assumes the responsibility for the oversight of said audit.”