Chi National Services

“The board of directors may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors then in office, establish one or more committees, as needed or required to conduct and transact the business of the organization. Except as otherwise provided by the organization's bylaws, the board of directors may set the qualifications for membership on any committee it may establish, provided that each committee shall consist of at least two directors of the organization. Committees may include persons other than directors, except that a committee that has the authority to act on behalf of the board of directors must include only directors of the organization. Minutes of all committee meetings shall be recorded and copies of such minutes shall be provided to the board of directors. Actions of committees shall be reported to the full board of directors, but actions of committees which include persons other than directors, shall be subject to ratification by the full board of directors. Sections concerning regular meetings, special meetings, notice of meetings, waiver of notice, quorum, manner of acting, and action without a meeting of the organization's board shall also apply to all committees established by the board of directors.”

“According to the bylaws of chi national services, the entity's sole member is catholic health initiatives, a colorado nonprofit corporation.”

“According to the organization's bylaws, directors shall be appointed or refused by the corporate member. The corporate member may appoint one or more individuals to the board of directors, and may at any time remove, with or without cause, any member of the board of directors. According to the organization's bylaws, directors of the corporation shall be appointed by the corporate member no later than june 30 of each year. The names and qualifications of each individual accepted by the board of directors shall be submitted to the corporate member, who shall appoint or refuse each nominee in accordance with the corporate member's bylaws and with endorsement of the senior vice president of operations. The corporate member may unilaterally appoint one or more individuals to the board of directors should the board fail to furnish the corporate member with a list of individuals qualified to serve on the board of directors of the corporation. (chcf reserved rights) except as otherwise provided in the corporation's articles of incorporation or the laws of the state of organization, catholic health care federation ("chcf") shall have such rights as are reserved to the corporate member, acting in its capacity as the membership body of chcf, under the governance matrix.”

“The organization's sole corporate member is catholic health initiatives ("chi"). Pursuant to the organization's bylaws, the corporate member shall have the specific rights set forth in the governance matrix. Pursuant to the governance matrix the following rights are reserved to the chi board directly or through powers delegated to the chi chief executive officer: - substantial change in the mission or philosophy of chi national services - amendment of the corporate documents of chi national services - approve members of chi national services' board - removal of a member of the governing body of chi national services - approval of issuance of debt by chi national services - approval of participation of chi national services in a joint venture - approval of formation of a new corporation by chi national services - approval of the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of chi national services - to require the transfer of assets by chi national services to chi to accomplish chi's goals and objectives, and to satisfy chi debts - adoption of long range and strategic plans for chi national services also pursuant to the organization's bylaws, chi may, in exercise of its approval powers, grant or withhold approval in whole or in part, or may, in its complete discretion, after consultation with the board and the president and chief executive officer of the organization, recommend such other or different actions as it deems appropriate. (chcf reserved rights) except as otherwise provided in the corporation's articles of incorporation or the laws of the state of organization, catholic health care federation ("chcf") shall have such rights as are reserved to the corporate member, acting in its capacity as the membership body of chcf, under the governance matrix.”

“Once the return is prepared by the chi tax department, a copy of the return is provided to the chs chief financial officer for review and signature. Subsequent to the return being signed, the tax department files the return with the appropriate federal and state agencies, making any non-substantive changes necessary to effect e-filing.”

“Catholic health initiatives ("chi") has a conflicts of interest ("coi") policy (the "policy") in place to maintain the integrity of all of its activities. The policy applies to chi board of stewardship trustees and members of its committees; all chi entity board and board committee members; all chi employees; and all chi research personnel (both employed and non-employed). Disclosure, review and management of perceived, potential or actual conflicts of interest are accomplished through a defined coi disclosure review process. Each person must promptly and fully disclose to his/her direct manager, supervisor, medical staff office, board or board committee chair any situation or circumstance that may create a conflict of interest. The person must disclose the actual or potential conflict as soon as she/he becomes aware of it. In any situation where the person may be in doubt, a full disclosure should be made to permit an impartial and objective determination. In addition to the general ongoing obligation, there are initial disclosure obligations. At the time of initial appointment, a copy of the policy shall be distributed to the board or committee member along with a conflict of interest disclosure. The board or committee member will complete and submit the disclosure. The completed disclosure shall be maintained in confidence and access shall be limited to persons who have a reasonable need to know the contents. At the time of hiring, a copy of the policy shall be distributed to all employees. In addition, a conflict of interest disclosure will be provided. The employee must complete and submit a conflict of interest disclosure. The completed disclosure shall be maintained in confidence and access shall be limited to persons who have a reasonable need to know the contents. In addition to the general ongoing and initial disclosure obligations, there is an annual disclosure obligation. On an annual basis, the following persons must complete a new conflict of interest disclosure: board and board committee members; employees at the level of vice president and above; researchers; supply chain employees at the level of vice president and above and those employees involved in contracting regardless of employment level; other employees as deemed applicable by chi leadership; disclosures of perceived, potential or actual conflicts involving financial interests are forwarded to the conflicts of interest review committee ("c-circ"), national or regional legal services, national, entity, or research corporate responsibility program, or the executive committee of the board or board chair, for review depending on the position of the person involved. Among the factors that should be considered in determining whether a conflict exists are the nature and magnitude of the opportunity, transaction or arrangement, the degree to which it is related to chi's business, whether the person with the conflict is the ultimate decision-maker or holds significant influence over the ultimate decision-maker (i.e., degree of independence of the decision-making process), the unique nature of the opportunity, transaction or arrangement, the existence of other viable alternatives and the quality of those alternatives, and what is customary and reasonable in the health care or research industry. When a person has, or is considering initiating, a business interest or relationship outside of chi but is uncertain whether the interest constitutes a conflict of interest requiring disclosure under this policy, the person should consult with local corporate responsibility program (crp) staff or chi legal services group (lsg) staff, as appropriate. As appropriate, a coi management plan will be developed. With respect to those audiences for which the c-circ has review responsibility, the c-circ will facilitate development of any such coi management plan in collaboration with local crp staff or chi lsg staff, as appropriate. This plan will include documentation of the c-ci”

“The organization's articles of incorporation are available on the colorado secretary of state's website. The organization's bylaws and conflict of interest policy are not publicly available. The organization's financial statements are included in catholic health initiatives' consolidated audited financial statements that are available at www.catholichealthinitiatives.org.”

“The board chair or designee shall make such further investigation of any conflict of interest disclosures as he or she may deem appropriate. If the conflict involves the board chair, the vice chair will assume the chair's role outlined in the coi policy. Based on review and evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances, the board chair will make an initial determination as to whether a conflict of interest exists and whether, pursuant to the coi policy, review and approval or other action by the board is required. A written record of the board chair's determination, including relevant facts and circumstances, will be made. The board chair shall then make an appropriate report to the executive committee of the board concerning such review, evaluation and determination. If a difference of opinion exists between the board chair and another trustee as to whether the facts and circumstances of a given situation constitute a conflict of interest or whether board review and approval or other action is required within the coi policy, the matter shall be submitted to the board's executive committee, which shall make a final determination as to the matter presented. Such determination, including relevant facts and circumstances, will be reflected in the executive committee minutes and will be reported to the board. The board shall carefully scrutinize and must in good faith approve or disapprove any transaction in which chi or a chi entity is a party and in which the trustee or corporate officer either: has a material financial interest; or is a trustee or corporate officer of the other party (other than a chi-affiliated organization). The board must approve the transaction by a majority of the trustees on the board, without counting the vote of any individual who has an interest in the transaction. In reviewing such transactions between chi or chi entities and vendors or other contractors who are, or are affiliated with, trustees or corporate officers, the board shall act no more or less favorably than it would in reviewing transactions with unrelated third parties. The transaction will not be approved unless the board determines that the transaction is fair to chi or the chi entity. The board shall carefully review and scrutinize any non-transactional conflict of interest (e.g., disclosure of nonpublic information, competition with chi or a chi entity, failure to disclose a corporate opportunity, excessive gifts or entertainment, etc.). By a majority vote of the disinterested trustees, the board shall take whatever action is deemed appropriate with respect to the trustee or corporate officer under the circumstances, including possible disciplinary or corrective action, in order to best protect the interests of chi or the chi entity. The board should consult with the general counsel of chi or his or her designee when considering disciplinary or corrective action. When any conflict of interest is considered by the board, the trustee or corporate officer, as appropriate, must disclose all of the material facts to the board. The trustee shall not vote and the trustee or corporate officer shall not use his or her personal influence on the matter. However, if requested, such trustee or corporate officer is not prevented from briefly stating his or her position in the matter, nor from answering pertinent questions from trustees, as his or her knowledge may be of significant importance. The trustee or corporate officer shall be excused from the meeting during discussion and vote on the conflict of interest. Minutes of the board shall reflect the following: the individual making the disclosure, the nature of the disclosure, discussion regarding any proposed transaction, the decision made by the board, and that the interested trustee or corporate officer was excused during the discussion, and that the interested trustee abstained from voting. If the board reasonably believes that a trustee or corporate officer has failed to disclose either”

“The organization's top management officials are paid by consolidated health services (chs). The chi director of executive compensation worked with external consultants to determine market price ranges and pay for the top management officials. The last review of the compensations were performed in 2017.”

“During the tax year ended 6/30/2018, no officers, directors or trustees received compensation from the organization. Any executive compensation paid to officers, directors or trustees by related organizations was set by the related organization's compensation committee utilizing both an independent consultant and comparability studies to determine compensation. Therefore, these questions are more appropriately answered as n/a.”

“Chi national services serves as a support structure for its national service lines across the country; this permits maximum operational flexibility for health care related business lines served by catholic health initiatives. The organization was, for the year ended 6/30/18, affiliated with catholic health initiatives ("chi"). Following the close of the 6/30/2018 tax year, on 2/1/19, in connection with the alignment of the catholic ministries of chi and dignity health, chi changed its name to "commonspirit health".”

“The mission of the corporation is to nurture the healing ministry of the church, supported by education and research. Fidelity to the gospel urges the corporation to emphasize human dignity and social justice as it creates healthier communities. The corporation, sponsored by a lay-religious partnership, calls other catholic sponsors and systems to unite to ensure the future of catholic health care. To fulfill this mission, the corporation, as a values-based organization, will assure the integrity of the ministry in both current and developing organizations and activities; research and develop new ministries that integrate health, education, pastoral, and social services; promote leadership development and formation for ministry throughout the entire organization; advocate for systemic changes with specific concern for persons who are poor, alienated, and underserved; and steward resources by general oversight of the entire organization.”

“Chi national services was organized and will be operated to provide oversight and management of catholic health initiatives' tax-exempt national business lines. Catholic health initiatives (chi) is a national nonprofit health organization headquartered in denver. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and comprises 101 hospitals, including four academic health centers, and 29 critical-access facilities; community health-services organizations; accredited nursing colleges; home-health agencies; and other facilities that span the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care. In that role, chi is charged with developing new ministries that integrate health, education, pastoral and social services; promoting leadership development and formation for the ministry throughout the organization; advocating for systematic changes with specific concern for persons who are poor, alienated and underserved; and stewarding resources by providing coordinated management and strategic planning services along with centralized shared services for the chi healthcare ministry. In keeping with chi's goal of stewarding resources and providing coordinated management, chi national services was formed to serve as a support structure for its national service lines across the country. Chi national services serves as a support structure for health care related activities, permitting maximum operational flexibility with respect to the future and current tax-exempt national business lines served by chi. The first integration under chi national services is chi national home care, a tax-exempt entity whose sole corporate member is chi national services. The purpose of chi national home care is to house chi's tax-exempt home health activities. As chi acquires future tax-exempt home health lines, the membership interests in, or assets of those businesses will be held by chi national home care. The consolidation of the home care operations will reduce variation in clinical outcomes, lower the cost of administrative and back office services, enhance growth through the standardized marketing program, and enhance overall corporate compliance through standardization and review.”

“Affiliate transfer 895,398.”