Butler Cancer Associates Inc

“Question 2: multiple upmc cancer ceterns appointed officers, directors, and/or key employees may have business realtionships by virtue of the fact that they are also offciers, directors and/or key employees of other upmc subsidiaries and/or affiliates, which are not separately disclosed herein. Question 6: butler cancer associates has two members, university of pittsburgh cancer institute cancer services and butler memorial hospital. Both entities are federally tax exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Question 7a: the member entities of butler cancer associates, university of pittsburgh cancer institute cancer services and butler memorial hospital have the abilty to appoint board members to butler cancer associates as stipulated in the by-laws of butler cancer associates. Associates.”

“Question 11: A full copy of the form 990 is provided to each board of directors member prior to filing. Question 12c: Butler Cancer Associates requires all of its key employees and non-employed personnel to comply with its conflict-of-interest policies when they engage in Butler Cancer Associates related business. People covered by the policies include: - Butler Cancer Associates entity board members, board committee members, and corporate officers - Non-employed members of the UPMC Cancer Centers' medical staff who hold a position of influence or trust - Individuals conducting clinical research at Butler Cancer Associates whether or not they are employed by Butler Cancer Associates. These people are required to complete a questionnaire at least annually. The information, along with other data, is used to capture individual and institutional relationships so that the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors, with Corporate Counsel for the managing entity, as necessary, may review for potential conflicts of interest. If a potential conflict is identified regarding a specific Butler Cancer Associates activity a Conflict-of-Interest Subcommittee may be designated to review the information and report to the Board of Directors with results of the review and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for action or for further investigation or process. Question 15A and B: Butler Cancer Associates does not pay wages, therefore it does not have a process in place for determining compensation. The salary expense disclosed on Part IX represents compensation allocated by the exempt member entities, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services and Butler Memorial Hospital Regional Medical Center.”

“Question 19: Upon request, management determines public disclosure applicability.”

“Butler cancer associates, inc. Ein: 46-1621797 fy ending june 30, 2024 form 990, part iii, statement of program service accomplishments butler cancer associates, inc. (butler) is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. Butler has four primary activities which further the section 501(c)(3) purposes: (1) to provide clinical oncology-related care and other health care services to patients and their families, regardless of their ability to pay, (2) to educate the community, (3) to provide medical training to interns/residents, and (4) to conduct both clinical research with protocols in the area of oncology treatments and self-funded clinical research. Its activities further the charitable purpose of the promotion of health in a manner beneficial to the community. Butler's mission is to provide an optimal level of care for cancer patients that is competent, compassionate, consistent, and cost effective and which is delivered on a continuum ranging from prevention, to early detection, including free screenings, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. Butler cancer associates, in partnership with the world-renowned upmc hillman cancer center provides state-of-the-art cancer services in butler county. Their comprehensive team has been delivering world-class care to the butler community since 2013. Upmc hillmans cancer center, in partnership with butler health system, offers comprehensive treatment and support, including: chemotherapy administration, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (imrt), image-guided radiation therapy (igrt), x-ray volumetric imaging (xvi), brachytherapy, state-of-the-art surgical services, access to clinical trials, advanced diagnostic and interventional oncology imaging, individual and family therapy and cancer and caregiver support groups. During the fiscal year 2024, butler performed approximately 5,134 radiation treatments. Of those radiation treatments, 2,632 were imrt (intense modulated radiation therapy). For the same period, butler performed 6,668 medical treatments and had 14,410 physician visits. Butler has adopted a charity care policy to ensure that all patients are treated regardless of their ability to pay. It is a policy that is designed to maintain quality health care delivery in a manner that respects the individual and family. In addition to its research and treatment programs, butler offers a broad range of educational services for health care providers, the general public, and patients and their families. Butler conducts a variety of conferences and seminars for practicing physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals including core courses on cancer treatment and supportive care. These programs are available to the general public, free of charge. Cancer education has also coordinated a upmc system-wide patient education program for butler patients and families and maintains a computerized database of available cancer-related patient education resources. Other types of patient/family services available include a collection of books, pamphlets, articles, newsletters, audiotapes, videotapes, and cd's that can be used to reinforce and supplement information provided to patients/families by the health care team. In addition to general information about cancer and cancer treatment, resources are also provided to patients and their families on a variety of other topics. These topics include: stress management, child and family concerns, nutrition, personal appearance, and grief management.”

“Return on investment distributions university of pittsburgh cancer institute cancer services $(1,530,678) butler memorial hospital $(1,530,678) prior period adjustment $(120,006) total changes in net assets $(3,181,362)”