Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled

“Daniel j. Sucato, md, ms; henry b. Ellis, md; brandon a. Ramo, md; philip l. Wilson, md; karl e. Rathjen, md; jaysson brooks, md; amy l. Mcintosh, md; corey s. Gill, md have a business relationship with robert l. Walker, lori dalton, and michelle hays in that the physicians are directors of pedi-ortho health corporation, an entity for which texas scottish rite hospital for children is the sole member, in which the latter individuals serve as officers. Lori dalton, kristina keever-smith, and ashley givens have a business relationship in that they are employed by texas scottish hospital for children and also serve as officers of legacy scholarship fund, a related entity. Robert l. Walker, lori dalton, michelle hays, and karl rathjen, md have a business relationship in that they are employed by texas scottish rite hospital for children and also serve as officers of texas scottish rite hospital for children foundation, an entity for which texas scottish rite hospital for children is the sole member.”

“The form 990 is prepared internally in conjunction with outside accountants and then reviewed by management. A copy of the form 990 is provided to the audit & compliance committee for review and discussion. The form 990 is provided to the board through access to a secure portal for review before it is filed.”

“The organization annually requires officers, key employees and trustees to complete a conflicts of interest form disclosing actual or potential conflicts of interest in compliance with the organization's conflicts of interest policy. Additionally, these individuals are to report any new matters that arise during the year if they become aware of a transaction that is under consideration that presents an actual or potential conflict of interest. Annually the general counsel prepares and submits a summary of the disclosed potential conflicts to the audit & compliance committee of the board of trustees. Additionally, at the time a key staff member is hired or promoted to a position with administrative or management responsibilities, the organization provides the individual with a copy of the conflicts of interest policy and the individual is required to complete a conflicts of interest disclosure form. All material facts surrounding contracts, transactions, or arrangements involving a conflict of interest are to be disclosed to ensure that the contract, transaction or arrangement is fair to the hospital at the time it is authorized, approved, or ratified.”

“The compensation committee of the board of trustees annually reviews and approves salaries and benefits for the ceo of the organization. The hospital reviews various executive/physician compensation surveys, including data from pediatric hospitals and physician practices on both a local and national basis. Biannually, an independent consultant reviews salaries and benefits of officers, physicians and key employees. This review was last undertaken in fiscal year 2024 for officers and medical staff.”

“The compensation committee of the board of trustees annually reviews and approves salaries and benefits for officers, members of the medical staff and key employees of the organization. The hospital reviews various executive/physician compensation surveys, including data from pediatric hospitals and physician practices on both a local and national basis. Biannually, an independent consultant reviews salaries and benefits of officers, physicians and key employees. This review was last undertaken in fiscal year 2024 for officers and medical staff”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are maintained by the hospital and are made available to the public upon request.”

“CONTRACTED SRV WITH UTSW - Total Revenue: 248978, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 248978, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;”

“Pension liability adjustment - -3330647; change in beneficial interest - 5064825; investment in pedi ortho health corporation - -1800000; other non-operating losses and adjustments - -303201;”