Adventist Health Physicians Network

“The Organization's Bylaws were amended in June 2024 and were completely overhauled and modernized. Significant changes include: 1. Adjustments to language for clarity and modernization. 2. Members were updated to include Adventist Health and affiliates that own or operate general acute care hospitals. 3. Place and notice of meetings were updated. 4. The number, powers, and the vacancy procedures of the board of directors were revised. 5. Language regarding compensation of the board of directors was removed. 6. Non-board committee language was removed and additional detail about committee chairs, meetings and actions, and the influence and structure of the executive committee was added. 7. The officer election process language was revised, and information for Vice-Chairmen, the Vice-President, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, and Chief Medical Officer was removed. 8. Delegation and the quality of professional services and adjunct organizations information was removed and a section was added for general provisions to include language regarding auditors, amendment of the Bylaws, and electronic transmissions.”

“Adventist Health System/West, a California not-for-profit religious corporation, and Adventist Heatlh affiliates that own or operate general acute care hospitals are members of the Organization.”

“The Organization's Bylaws define its Board of Directors to be the same individuals who are members of the Adventist Health System/West Board of Directors.”

“Amendments to the Organization's governing documents require approval of Adventist Health System/West.”

“This Form 990 including all supporting schedules was prepared by a public accounting firm, reviewed by the Corporate Finance Officer and Market Financial Officer, and shared by electronic communication with the Corporation's Board of Directors prior to filing.”

“During the first quarter of each year, the annual conflict of interest questionnaire is sent to board members, hospital corporate officers, key employees and department directors for completion and signature. The questionnaire is accompanied by a letter of explanation to illustrate examples of a conflict and to remind the recipient that if any perceived conflict should arise before the next annual questionnaire, he/she is to notify the market president or the System Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel immediately. The System Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel distributes, collects, and reviews for signatures the COIs for all applicable Corporate employees, stakeholders and the board. In addition, the hospital's administration is responsible for keeping record to ensure all hospital-based individuals with director and above positions have submitted their COIs. The System Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel reviews all the disclosures on the board and Corporate employees' COIs. The System Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel retains the COIs for all individuals. Further inquiries on any potential significant conflicts are made as needed. Conflicts are documented and reviewed with the Board.”

“The Adventist Health Board of Directors has established an Executive Compensation Committee to oversee the executive compensation program. This committee is composed of independent directors with no conflicts of interest. The committee performs the following functions: recommends a total compensation philosophy to the board; assures compliance with the board-approved philosophy; meets at least annually to review comparability data from outside consultants; recommends any adjustments to current executive compensation, including salary ranges for hospital presidents and finance officers that would be indicated by the data evaluates executive performance against annual goals; recommends appropriate incentive awards to the board for approval; follows a diligent process that meets regulatory requirements for a rebuttable presumption of reasonableness; records committee deliberations and decisions in timely minutes; selects, engages and supervises any consultant hired to advise and provide comparability data. The board-approved executive compensation philosophy specifies that salary ranges will be established for hospital executives, with midpoints aligned with the 60th percentile of comparable system hospital data, and having a 40 percent spread from minimum to maximum.”

“The Organization does not make its governing documents publicly available, beyond required filings of Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State. The Organization does not make its Conflict of Interest Policy publicly available.”

“Board compensation is for Adventist Health System/West Board of Directors only - not hospital Board of Directors.”

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“Adventist Health Physicians Network (AHPN) is a California medical foundation that provides physicians' opportunities to improve patient care coordination, enhance quality initiatives and creates greater physician alignment while successfully operating in the environment of health care reform. AHPN provides quality medical healthcare regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. Although, reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of AHPN, the organization recognizes that not all individuals possess the ability to pay for essential medical services. Adventist Health's vision is to enhance the health of the communities where we live and serve by engaging our communities and our patients in a new definition of and partnership for personal community health. In keeping with this commitment to serve all members of the community, the following coverage will be considered when individuals who need health care cannot afford to pay: - Free care and/or subsidized care - Care to persons covered by governmental programs at/or below cost - Health/wellness activities and community education programs Working with providers, AHPN delivers a more integrated, seamless, and affordable approach to caring for patients and their communities. Not only does AHPN provide low-cost care to individuals covered by government programs, and those unable to afford healthcare, it also helps patients find and access private and governmental resources for healthcare benefits. Adventist Health's mission statement of living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope is coupled with a vision to transform the health experience of our communities through collaborative programs, community investments and community outreach. We are inspired by the healing ministry, as represented by the life of Jesus Christ, and believe we are called to live out our mission intentionally in the communities we serve. In the small towns, suburbs, and inner cities we serve, we continue our journey to provide quality healthcare until every person made in God's image has experienced the best health today, hope for tomorrow, and God's love that endures forever. Websites for our community benefit information: https://www.adventisthealth.org/about-us/community-benefit/”

“Physician professional fees: Program service expenses 157,988,944. Management and general expenses 13,372,160. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 171,361,104. Purchased medical services: Program service expenses 3,059,760. Management and general expenses 79,880. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,139,640. All other purchased services: Program service expenses 2,610,896. Management and general expenses 166,039. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,776,935. Contract labor: Program service expenses 333,535. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 333,535. Consulting and other management fees: Program service expenses 132,735. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 132,735. Professional fees non-medical: Program service expenses 596,561. Management and general expenses 2,637. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 599,198. Other medical professional fees: Program service expenses 27,966. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,966. Repairs & maintenance: Program service expenses 850,905. Management and general expenses 47,330. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 898,235.”