Fayette Oncology Associates

“QUESTION 2: MULTIPLE UPMC CANCER CENTES 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: Fayette Oncology Associates has two members, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services and Uniontown Hospital. Both entities are federally tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Question 7A: The member entities of Fayette Oncology Associates, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services and Uniontown Hospital, have the ability to appoint board members to Fayette Oncology Associates as stipulated in the by-laws of Fayette Oncology Associates.”

“Section B: Policies Question 11: A full copy of the form 990 is provided to each board of directors' member prior to filing. Question 12c: Fayette Oncology Associates requires all of its key employees and non-employed personnel to comply with its conflict-of-interest policies when they engage in Fayette Oncology Associates related business. People covered by the policies include: - Fayette Oncology Associates entity board members, board committee members, corporate officers -Non and key employees, and anyone else who holds a position of influence or trust and Individuals conducting clinical research at Fayette Oncology Associates whether or not they are employed by Fayette Oncology 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 UPMC 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 Fayette Oncology 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: Fayette Oncology 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 Uniontown Hospital.”

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

“Fayette oncology associates ein: 58-2678171 fy ending june 30, 2024 form 990, part iii, statement of program service accomplishments fayette oncology associates (foa) articles of incorporation provide that it is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. It is a non-profit entity incorporated in the state of pennsylvania. Foa is organized with the following mission: (a) to provide clinical oncology related care to patients residing in, but not limited to, fayette county and the surrounding tri-state areas; (b) to provide medical training to interns and residents; and (c) to conduct both clinical research with protocols in the area of oncology treatments and self-funded clinical research. The prime operational focus of foa is on oncology treatments, prevention, and research. Its activities further the charitable purpose of the promotion of health in a manner beneficial to the community. Foa was organized as a joint venture between the university of pittsburgh cancer institute cancer services (upmc hillman cancer centers) and the uniontown hospital. Both are organizations exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, are pennsylvania non-profit entities and are designated pennsylvania institutes of pure public charity. Foa provides outpatient clinical oncology services to patients in western pennsylvania and the surrounding tri-state areas. Foa is a part of one of the largest integrated community networks of cancer physicians and health care specialists in the country and enables patients to have access to state of the art technology and the opportunity to receive the best available care for oncology related illnesses. The joint venture structure allows for the patient community to share in the upmc hillman cancer center's and the uniontown hospital's academic, clinical, and research programs, patient care, and patient access to services. During the fiscal year 2024, foa performed approximately 411 pet/ct scans and 5,667 radiation treatments. Of those radiation treatments, 3,302 were imrt (intense modulated radiation therapy). Foa 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, foa offers a broad range of educational services. Cancer education focuses on education programs for health care provider, the general public, and their families. It also conducts a variety of conferences and seminars for practicing physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals including core courses on cancer treatments and supportive care. Cancer education has also coordinated a upmc system-wide patient education program for foa 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: coping and stress management, child and family concerns, nutrition, personal appearance, and grief management. Medical training to interns and residents - foa supports the academic mission of the university of pittsburgh school of medicine. This includes support for the university's participation in basic science research and graduate medical school education. Foa has undertaken a vigorous recruiting campaign to attract a health care team who are nationally and internationally known and”

“Contributions from Members University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services $334,753 Uniontown Hospital $334,753 TOTAL $669,506”