Metropolitan Health Corporation

“The completed form 990 was reviewed by the controller and chief financial officer. Members of the fiscal services department with tax expertise prepared it. The form 990 was then reviewed by an outside independent public accounting firm who as part of process signs the return as paid preparer. After this review but prior to filing, the full metro board of directors was notified that the completed form 990 was available for review at the board meeting. Also prior to filing management held a form 990 questions and answer session in which all members were invited.”

“Each board member, key employed and non-employed personnel is required annually to complete a conflict of interest statement. The statements are compiled and the hospital's compliance department reviews them for any potential conflicts. Any conflicts are noted and appropriate action is taken as required, ie voting or contracts.”

“The ceo's compensation is determined by use of consultants and comparability data from other hospitals of similar size. The executive committee reviews and approves the ceo compensation. Their discussion is documented in the minutes of the meeting. The most recent year this process was undertaken was in 2013. As of 1/1/2013, the executive team all went on contracts. As a part of that process, compensation studies by an independent firm were completed to ensure the executives were at market value.”

“Documents are available upon request.”

“Dba: metro health dba: metro health pho”

“Change in interest in subsidiaries 191,675.”

“The metropolitan hospital finance committee assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accounting firm. This process has not changed from the prior year.”