Henry Ford Semi Medical Group

“In determining compensation of the organization's President, the process, performed by St. John Health, a related organization of Medical Resources Group, 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 President was compared to individuals at other organizations in the area who hold the same title. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation of the decision was recorded in the board minutes. Individual was not present when his compensation was decided.”

“In determining compensation of other officers of the organization, the process, performed by St. John Health, a related organization of Medical Resources Group, included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The compensation committee reviewed and approved the compensation. In the review of the compensation, the other officers or key employees of the organizations were compared to individuals at other organizations in the area who that hold the same title. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation of the decision was recorded in the board minutes.”

“MANY OF THE PERSONS LISTED ON PART VII HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON RELATED ST. JOHN PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM ENTITY BOARDS. - Business relationship”

“Medical Resources Group has a single corporate member, St. John Health.”

“Medical Resources Group has a single corporate member, St. John Health, who has the ability to elect members to the governing body of Medical Resources Group.”

“All decisions that have a material impact to Medical Resources Group financial information or corporation as a whole are subject to approval by its sole corporate member, St. John Health. Ascension Health has designed a system authority matrix which assigns authority for key decisions that are necessary in the operation of the system. Specific areas that are identified in the authority matrix are: new organizations & major transactions; governing documents; appointments/removals; evaluation; debt limits; strategic & financial plans; assets; system policies & procedures. These areas are subject to certain levels of approval by Ascension per the system authority matrix.”

“Management, including certain officers, works diligently to complete the Form 990 and attached schedules in a thorough manner. Prior to filing the return all board members are provided the Form 990 and management team members are available to answer any board members questions.”

“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 the committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The remaining individuals on the governing board or committee will 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.”

“Medical Resources Group will provide any documents open to public inspection upon request.”

“Compensation of independent contractors is paid by and reported on the Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, of Ascension Health EIN 31-1662309. Expenses are allocated to and reimbursed by the filing organization to Ascension Health. As such, the organization has not reported independent contractors paid on Form 990, Part VII, Section B.”

“Medical Resources Group Community Benefit Report For the year ended June 30, 2015 This report illustrates the significant degree to which Medical Resources Group contributes to the positive health status of the communities it serves. As a member of Ascension Health, the nation's largest catholic healthcare system, Medical Resources Group continues to build and strengthen sustainable efforts that benefit the health of individuals, families, and society as a whole. The goal of Medical Resources Group is to perpetuate the healing mission of the church. Medical Resources Group furthers this goal through delivery of patient services, care to the elderly and indigent, patient education and health awareness programs for the community. 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 Medical resources group consists of over 200 physicians serving four counties, including the city of Detroit. Medical Resources Group 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, Medical Resources Group has developed the following programs to help achieve its mission: Expanding awareness, education, and health promotion Medical Resources Group believes that it is essential to educate people regarding the types of behavior that improve their chances of living a healthy life. Medical Resources Group 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 Medical Resources Group 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, Medical Resources Group 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. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, the estimated unreimbursed cost of services provided to the elderly, uninsured, and underinsured totaled $62,371. Medical Resources Group provides a substantial portion of its services to the elderly and poor. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, approximately 30% of the value of services rendered were to elderly patients under the program, and approximately 11% of the services were provided to patients who were deemed indigent under state, county, or medical center guidelines. Medical Resources Group provides urgent care services at three health clinic centers for the residents of the lower east side of Detroit. The geographical region in which the services are provided has been designated as a health professions shortage area (HSPA) by both the State of Michigan and the federal government due to the lack of primary care doctors in the area. The centers are staffed with a physician and support personnel and provide urgent primary care along with x-rays and laboratory tests. In addition, referrals for inpatient admission are made when necessary. The centers serve a hi”

“Transfer to/from Affiliates - 20357661; Net Assets Relaeased to/from Related Organizations - -8678; Net Asset Transfer to Seton - -51598;”