The Physician Network

“The organization's top management official's compensation is paid by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), a related organization. CHI has a defined compensation philosophy. Both the executive and non-executive compensation structures and ranges are reviewed annually in comparison to market data. CHI uses The Korn Ferry Hay Group as the independent third party to assess executive compensation programs and to ensure the reasonableness of actual salaries and total compensation packages. Compensation of the senior most executives is reviewed annually. The Korn Ferry Hay Group reviews both cash and total compensation for overall reasonableness, for adherence to CHI's compensation philosophy, and for comparability to the not-for-profit healthcare market. This independent review is delivered by Korn Ferry Hay Group to the HR committee of the CHI Board of Stewardship Trustees annually at their September meeting and minutes are shared with the full board at the December meeting. The last review was September 13, 2016. In addition, Korn Ferry Hay Group completed a comprehensive review of all positions at the level of vice president and above in the fall of 2014 to determine and validate appropriate compensation levels. These levels have been reviewed annually since and revised based on market data, where applicable. For other members of management who were paid under CHI Health for calendar year 2015, CHI Health completes a compensation market study to determine salary.”

“Pursuant to Section 8.6 of the Bylaws of The Physician Network, the Executive Committee is composed of the board chair, the board vice chair, the President and CEO, the Secretary and the Treasurer of the Corporation, each of whom shall serve as an ex officio voting member of the Executive Committee. Each individual appointed to the Executive Committee shall serve for a term of one year or until his or her successor is duly appointed by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall consist of only directors of the Corporation. Pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Corporation's bylaws, committees, such as the executive committee, that are granted the authority to act on behalf of the board of directors may include only directors of the corporation. Further, pursuant to Section 8.6 of the Corporation's bylaws, the executive committee has and may exercise such powers as may be delegated to it by the board of directors. The Executive Committee also possesses the power to transact routine business of the corporation in the interim period between regularly scheduled meetings of the board of directors.”

“The sole member of the organization is chi nebraska, a nebraska non-profit 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.”

“The organization's corporate member is CHI Nebraska. Pursuant to Section 5.4 of the organization's bylaws, both CHI Nebraska and Catholic Health Initiatives ("CHI") (CHI Nebraska's sole corporate member) have reserved powers as outlined in the CHI governance matrix. Pursuant to the governance matrix the following rights are held by the CHI Nebraska Board: * Approve members of The Physician Network board * Amendment of the corporate documents of The Physician Network * Approve removal of a member of the governing body of The Physician Network * Adoption of long range and strategic plans for The Physician Network 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 The Physician Network * Removal of a member of the governing body of The Physician Network * Approval of issuance of debt by The Physician Network * Approval of participation of The Physician Network in a joint venture * Approval of formation of a new corporation by The Physician Network * Approval of a merger involving The Physician Network * Approval of the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of The Physician Network * To require the transfer of assets by The Physician Network to CHI to accomplish CHI's goals and objectives, and to satisfy CHI debts. Pursuant to Section 5.5.2 of the organization's bylaws, CHI Nebraska or CHI may, in exercise of their approval powers, grant or withhold approval in whole or in part, or may, in its complete discretion, after consultation with the Board and its President and the Chief Executive Officer of the organization, recommend such other or different actions as it deems appropriate.”

“Following the preparation of the form 990 by tax analysts of Catholic Health Initiatives, a related organization, the return is reviewed by the CHI tax director and the local chief financial officer. After incorporation of any changes resulting from this review, the form 990 is reviewed at the finance committee meeting and the chief financial officer and CHI tax director are present at the meeting to answer questions. Additionally, the board of directors are provided the final form 990 and related schedules to review and are able ask the chief financial officer and tax director questions prior to filing with the IRS. Upon chief financial officer approval and signature, the tax analyst files the final form 990 as presented to the board and finance committee, making any non-substantive changes necessary in order to effect e-filing. Any such changes are not re-submitted to the board.”

“Catholic Health Initiatives ("CHI") has a Conflicts of Interest ("COI") 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 board and board committee members of CHI Entities; all CHI employees; all CHI physicians (both employed and non-employed) and all physician administrators and leaders; advanced practice clinicians (both employed and non-employed); 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 process. Each person has a general ongoing obligation to promptly and fully report 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 report 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. The board, board committee members, and new employees are required to make disclosures at the time of their initial hiring/appointment. All non-employed, credentialed or contracted physicians are required to make disclosures at the time of their credentialing and during any subsequent reappointment or recredentialing. All researchers are required to make disclosures upon consideration of affiliation with a research sponsor. In addition to the general ongoing and initial disclosure obligations, there is an annual disclosure obligation. All corporate officers, board and board committee members, employees at the level of manager and above, researchers, supply chain employees, employed physicians, physician administrators and leaders, and employed advanced practice clinicians must complete a new conflict of interest disclosure annually. Disclosures of perceived, potential or actual conflicts involving financial interests are forwarded to the Conflicts of Interest Review Committee ("C-CIRC") or Legal Services Group for review depending on the position of the person involved. The C-CIRC reviews COI questionnaires containing disclosures of perceived or possible conflicts for employees at a level of manager or above, supply chain employees, researchers and physicians, physician administrators and leaders, and advanced practice clinicians (both employed and non-employed). In the determination of a conflict, a COI management plan will be developed for that person. With respect to those audiences for which the C-CIRC has review responsibility, the C-CIRC will facilitate development of any such conflict of interest management plan in collaboration with local CRP staff. A designated CHI Entity staff will be responsible for monitoring the COI management plan and for documenting monitoring activities. At its sole discretion, a CHI Entity may reject a Person's request to enter into the relationship in question, or require the relationship be sufficiently altered to avoid a potential COI. If the C-CIRC determines that there is a potential or actual conflict of interest that does not currently have appropriate controls to address the conflict of interest, it may recommend that the disclosing person be allowed to participate in the activity or transaction subject to restrictions as outlined in the COI management plan. If a Person does not agree with a determination made by the C-CIRC, its interpretation of the Policy or Addenda, or seeks an exemption or exception, the following steps should be followed. The Employee disputing the review decision, interpretation of the Policy, or seeking exemption or exception must present the matter to the Employee's immediate direct manager or supervisor for review and determination. If the Employee and”

“Compensation for the other officers and key employees of the physician network was established by the nebraska system ceo and human resources director using the following methods to establish the compensation: (1) compensation surveys or studies (2) independent compensation consultant and (3) approval by the board compensation committee.”

“The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The physician network's financial statements are included in the catholic health initiatives' consolidated audited financial statements that are available at www.catholichealthinitiatives.org or at www.dacbond.com.”

“- Total Revenue: 368257, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 368257;”

“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.”

“Organization's mission, vision, and tax-exempt purpose 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. The physician network was founded to provide physician services for the community. As a member of catholic health initiatives, we embrace the mission of a healthy community and to provide quality care for those in need. The physician network operates, staffs, and maintains 12 primary care clinics, 31 different specialties, which includes 61 clinics, and 4 physical therapy clinics that increase the availability and enhance the quality of medical services provided to the lincoln, grand island, and kearney communities. During fiscal year 2016, these clinics had 581,949 provider encounters. The organization also provides and maintains the availability of qualified physicians and physician extenders necessary to provide urgent and emergency care services at hospitals and emergent care facilities. The 24 hour emergency rooms (located in lincoln, nebraska city, grand island, and kearney) are open 365 days per year. They participate in medicare and medicaid and have an active charity care program. The two urgent care centers are located in lincoln, nebraska. They provide quality care for extended hours to patients, with or without a primary care physician. They participate in medicare and have an active charity care program. The physician network was founded and granted tax exempt status in 1994. The board of directors is comprised of officers from chi nebraska, a related organization, as well as independent community representatives from the served communities. Community benefit approach the physician network's central office and 10 primary care clinics are located in lincoln, nebraska, a city with a population of approximately 265,000. We serve lancaster county, nebraska, and the surrounding states of iowa, kansas, and missouri. We also provide primary and specialty services in grand island, kearney, columbus, north platte, and hastings, nebraska. The physician network participates in governmental programs (such as medicare and medicaid), and has an active charity care program. The physician network provides support to people's health center, which serves a community that is composed of poor and unemployed households. The physician network provides physicians for the hospitalist, neonatology, pediatric cardiology, radiation therapy, anesthesia, and palliative care programs at chi nebraska affiliated hospitals. Quantitative description of community benefit summary fiscal year 2015: community benefit for the poor cost of charity care provided - $2,455,434 the physician network encourages our associates to living out our values of reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence. The associates participate in community blood drives, "adopt" families in need for the holidays, collect toiletries for city mission, and support community food drives.”