Mountain States Health Alliance

“The auxiliary President is an employee of Ballad Health. His continued employment is subject to approval by the Ballad Health Board of Directors.”

“Governance decisions of the auxiliary are subject to approval by Ballad Health's Board of Directors.”

“The Ballad Health Tax Department prepares and reviews the Form 990. During preparation other functional areas within the organization provide information and support to complete an accurate return. The return is reviewed by the auxiliary's President and is provided in electronic form to all members of the Board of Directors prior to being filed with the IRS.”

“Ballad Health policy requires Board of Directors and Board Committee members, the Executive Chair/President, and Executive Vice Presidents to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement on an annual basis. Ballad Health policy also requires team members to complete an annual acknowledgement that they have read and understand the conflict of interest policy and they will complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement if they have a conflict of interest. Should a conflict arise, it is the responsibility of the conflicted individual to update his or her disclosure immediately. All meetings of the board or board committees have a standing agenda item first on the agenda titled "Conflicts of Interest". If a member of the board or board committee has a conflict of interest involving any issue on the board agenda, he or she must declare the conflict of interest during the period allotted for disclosure. If any issue arises during a meeting in which the board member has a conflict of interest, he or she must immediately declare the conflict. While each member of the board or board committee is responsible for disclosing conflicts of interest, it is also the responsibility of any board member aware of a conflict which has not been disclosed to ensure the board is made aware. The presiding officer of a board or board committee meeting may ask a conflicted member to excuse themselves from the meeting during the discussion related to the issue with which the conflict of interest applies. Under no circumstances shall a member vote on a matter that gives rise to a potential conflict. This applies to all Ballad Health organizations.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a - Compensation Process for Top Official: The auxiliary is led by a corporate director of Ballad Health and undergoes the same employment requirements of any director level team member. Since the director is not a Vice-President or in a senior leadership position, his compensation and benefits are consistent with other non-executive positions.”

“Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are made available upon request to appropriate parties requesting them. Financial statements are made available upon request to appropriate parties requesting them, and they are made available to those parties who own indebtedness of the company on a quarterly basis.”

“The auxiliary renders services to Ballad Health and its related hospitals; its patients, guests, and team members, while assisting Ballad Health in promoting the health and welfare of the communities served, and functions as an advisory board to the Ballad Health Corporate Volunteer/Auxiliary Department. In addition to the volunteers reflected in our "active" volunteer count reported on Line 6 of Part I, home volunteers continue to crochet or knit baby blankets and caps, quilt or sew lap blankets for patients, hats for cancer patients, large Christmas stockings for babies born in December, and other items for cancer patients, as well as perform clerical work from home. Each volunteer helps to ensure that every patient at a Ballad Health facility receives the best possible care. There are many services and special project opportunities for volunteers throughout Ballad Health's service areas. The leadership within Ballad Health volunteer and auxiliary resources departments work very closely with volunteers to ensure appropriate volunteer placement. This allows volunteers to provide service in an area that matches their passions, interests, and abilities. There has been an increase in the number of applications received for student volunteers, many of which are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Volunteering at a Ballad Health facility enables students to gain practical hands-on experience and helps develop vital skills that can be applied to their careers. It is the auxiliary's responsibility to support these students and educate them on the integration of empathy into the patient experience. This allows these volunteers to create a healthier region by accelerating healthy outcomes for patients, caregivers and communities as current students and as future clinicians. Auxiliary volunteers have the same onboarding process as paid team members; including, but not limited to, required immunizations, orientation, competencies, and unit/department training where they will serve. Annual self-evaluations and educational opportunities are conducted to ensure a consistent provision of quality service to patients, visitors, and team members. Volunteers are also one of the best ways to gain feedback from the communities Ballad Health serves. This input is used to continually improve the care offered at all Ballad Health facilities. Volunteers play a key role in a variety of departments, including business offices, reception desks, gift shops, blood banks, and many others. They work throughout the year to assist hospital staff, patients, and patient families. Some services provided by auxiliary volunteers during the year included: The Pet Therapy Program, active throughout the health system, brings specially trained dogs in to lift the spirits of patients and create a healing environment. Studies have confirmed therapy dogs help people physically, emotionally, and socially by providing greater comfort and happiness; decreasing stress, anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rates; and by providing patients with unconditional love. Each dog in the program is trained and certified by a nationally recognized therapy dog program. Auxiliary pet therapy volunteers are also called to local colleges such as East Tennessee State University, Emory & Henry College, and Milligan University to assist students with stress relief. Additionally, they are present at Camp Firefly, a free, one-day camp designed for children and teenagers who have experienced the death of a loved one. Therapy dogs are there for children who need one-on-one comfort or a few minutes to decompress. The Pet Therapy program has extended to Greeneville Community Hospital, Norton Community Hospital, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Indian Path Community Hospital and will be extending to all Ballad facilities. Volunteers currently staff Johnson City Medical Center's (JCMC) ICU, which is the region's only Level I trauma center. Volunteers also staff JCMC's information desk and su”

“For Calendar Year 2024, Ballad Health, the parent organization of Ballad Health Auxiliary, filed Form 1096 on a consolidated basis for all subsidiaries that were required to file Forms 1099-MISC/NEC. The auxiliary reimburses Ballad Health for all expenses related to vendor payments and the expenses are recorded on the auxiliary's books.”

“Temporarily Restricted Grants 954. Intercompany Transfers -5,000.”