Henry Ford Cornerstone Medical Group

“In determining compensation of the organization's president & ceo, the process, performed by ascension health, a related organization of st. John providence physicians cmg, included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. Management reviewed and approved the compensation. In the review of the compensation, the president & ceo was compared to individuals at other organizations in the area who hold the same title. Wage bands are adjusted annually and wages paid for all positions are within those bands. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation of the decision was recorded in the board minutes. Individual was not present when her compensation was decided.”

“In determining compensation of other officers of the organization, the process performed by St. John Providence, a related organization of St. John Providence Physician CMG, and its subsidiary organizations, included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The audit committee reviewed and approved the compensation. In the review of the compensation, the other officers of the organization were compared to individuals who work at similarly sized organizations as well as organizations similar in complexity of operations, revenues and job responsibilities across the nation. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation of the decision was recorded in the board minutes.”

“St. John providence physicians cmg has a single corporate member, st. John providence”

“St. John providence physicians cmg has a single corporate member, st. John providence, who has the ability to elect members to the governing body of st. John providence physicians cmg.”

“All decisions that have a material impact to st. John providence physicians cmg financial information or corporation as a whole are subject to approval by its sole corporate member, st. John providence.”

“During the return preparation process, the tax department works with other functional areas including finance, accounting, treasury, legal, human resources, and corporate compliance for advice, information and assistance in order to prepare a complete and accurate return. Upon completion, the form 990 is reviewed by the organization's internal tax department which consists of attorneys and cpas. A complete final copy of the return is provided to the organization's president, financial officer, and/or other key officers in lieu of the full board.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy in that any director, officer, key employee or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of he committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The remaining individuals on the governing board or committee with decide if conflicts of interest exist. Each director, officer, key employee and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy. Has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands that the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purpose.”

“St. John providence physicians cmg will provide any documents open to public inspection upon request.”

“St. John Providence Physicians CMG Community Benefit Report For the year ended June 30, 2017 This report illustrates the significant degree to which St. John Providence Physicians CMG contributes to the positive health status of the communities it serves. As a member of Ascension Health, the nation's largest catholic healthcare system, St. John Providence Physicians CMG continues to build and strengthen sustainable efforts that benefit the health of individuals, families, and society as a whole. The goal of St. John Providence Physicians CMG is to perpetuate the healing mission of the church. St. John Providence Physicians CMG furthers this goal through delivery of occupational and speech therapy, Alzheimer, wound, respite and hospice care, nutritious meals, barber, salon, rehabilitation, and nursing services. Our concern for all human life and dignity of each person leads the organization to provide medical services to all people in the community without regard to the patient's race, creed, national origin, economic status, or ability to pay. In order to portray the full breadth of our contribution, our community benefit information is described below: Organizational commitment to providing community benefit St. John Providence Physicians CMG consists of over 70 physicians serving the community. St. John Providence Physicians CMG seeks to improve the physical, mental, social and spiritual health status of its surrounding community. In addition to providing health care services to all individuals who require medical attention, St. John Providence Physicians CMG has developed the following programs to help achieve its mission: Expanding awareness, education, and health promotion St. John Providence Physicians CMG believes that it is essential to educate people regarding the types of behavior that improve their chances of living a healthy life. St. John Providence Physicians CMG has invested significantly in unique, top quality health education and materials to accomplish its goals. These include classes, seminars, and materials on smoking cessation, weight loss, nutrition diabetes, and hypertension that the ministry has provided to the community. Medical Education St. John Providence Physicians CMG believes that, in order to provide the best health care to the community, its clinical personnel must receive ongoing medical education. We offer generous continuing medical education opportunities for our physicians that allow them to attend seminars and other educational forums on an individual basis tailored to their respective specialty, professional interest, and educational needs. Care of the elderly, poor, uninsured, underinsured, and underserved In the spirit of principles adopted by Ascension Health, St. John Providence Physicians CMG has taken proactive steps to address those issues that will affect accessibility, the financing, and the delivery of healthcare to all persons, especially the uninsured, underinsured, and the underserved. St. John Providence Physicians CMG provides a substantial portion of its services to the elderly and poor. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, approximately 25% of the value of services rendered were to elderly patients under the program, and approximately 18% of the services were provided to patients who were deemed indigent under state, county, or medical center guidelines. St. John Providence Physicians CMG had a total of 273,530 patient visits during the year. Summary St. John Providence Physicians CMG furthers its charitable purposes by providing primary and specialty care as well as diagnostic imaging services to meet the healthcare needs of patients in the community. St. John Providence Physicians CMG provides essential medical services to the community, trains and recruits healthcare professionals to serve the needs of the broader community, and provides appropriate charitable services to those patients who are not able to pay for their own healthcare needs. St. John Providenc”

“This entity filed a Form 990EZ in FY16 but is required to file a Form 990 for FY17. The organization supports a physician practice network that is committed to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals in the communities we serve, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. See community benefit report in Sch O.”

“Professional Fees - Total Expense: 32552915, Program Service Expense: 32054425, Management and General Expenses: 498490, Fundraising Expenses: ;”

“Transfer To/From Affiliates - 12547810;”

“The activity of St. John Providence Physicians CMG is reported in the consolidated financial statements of Ascension Health Alliance. No individual audit of St. John Providence Physicians CMG is completed. Therefore, the audited financial statements are of Ascension Health Alliance and Affiliates, which include the activity of St. John Providence Physicians CMG.”

“St. John Providence Physicians CMG is included in the consolidated financial statements of Ascension Health Alliance. The Finance and Audit committee of Ascension Health Alliance's Board assumes responsibility for the consolidated organization as a whole.”