Dallas Methodist Physicians Network

“Lines 15A & 15B are answered no in accordance with the IRS instructions. The organization does not pay any compensation to a top management official, officer, or key employee in their respective capacities; generally, compensation reported is from a related entity.”

“Dallas Methodist Physician Network's sole member and parent organization is Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, a 501(c)(3) hospital.”

“MHS, as the sole member of Dallas Methodist Physician Network, has the right to elect or to remove directors of the board.”

“Methodist Hospitals of Dallas D/B/A Methodist Health Systems is the sole member of Dallas Methodist Physician Network and has certain reserve powers over Dallas Methodist Physician Network to insure that its operations are consistent with the tax-exempt purpose and mission of both organizations. PER THE BYLAWS, WHILE THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NO ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE SUBJECTS INDICATED BELOW, AND THE AUTHORITY TO ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECTS INDICATED BELOW SHALL BE RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION. - Establishment of or any change in the activities, philosophy, mission, or purpose of the Corporation as set by the Member; - Alteration, amendment or repeal of the Certificate of Formation or of the Bylaws of the Corporation; - Voluntary dissolution of the Corporation; - Election or removal of Directors of the Corporation”

“There was no committee with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY An outside PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. DURING THE RETURN PREPARATION AND REVIEW PROCESS, THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM COLLABORATES WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, ACCOUNTING, LEGAL, CORPORATE COMPLIANCE, AND TREASURY FOR ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RETURN. UPON COMPLETION THE RETURN IS REVIEWED WITH THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION'S APPLICABLE SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICER PRIOR TO FILING.”

“Methodist Hospitals of Dallas facilitates the conflict of interest disclosure process for itself and its affiliates. Each affiliate organization is subject to the conflict of interest policy and its procedures, as described herein. ANNUALLY, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND TRUSTEE SHALL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DISCLOSING ANY FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND EXTERNAL LOYALTIES. DURING THE YEAR, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR TRUSTEE SHALL DISCLOSE ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST OR EXTERNAL LOYALTY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, WHEN HE OR SHE BECOMES AWARE THAT A RELATED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION OR OTHER RELEVANT DECISION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION OR THAT A FINANCIAL INTEREST OR EXTERNAL LOYALTY HAS NOT BEEN DISCLOSED. EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND TRUSTEE SHALL SEEK AND ACCEPT RESOLUTION OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARISING FROM FINANCIAL INTERESTS OR EXTERNAL LOYALTIES, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN THE EVENT OF ANY FINDING THAT POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES ARE PRESENT, THE ISSUE(S) ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD CHAIRMAN AND THE AUDIT & CORPORATE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ("AUDIT COMMITTEE") CHAIR, TOGETHER WITH A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION FOR THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. THE BOARD CHAIR AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MAY APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION OR EITHER MAY RECOMMEND FURTHER MEASURES. EITHER THE BOARD CHAIRMAN OR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAY REFER AN ISSUE TO THE FULL AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND ACTION. A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR TRUSTEE WHO HAS, OR WHOSE RELATIVE HAS, PRIVATE INTERESTS OR RELATIONSHIPS THAT MIGHT CONSTITUTE A FINANCIAL INTEREST OR AN EXTERNAL LOYALTY HAS AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO (A) DISCLOSE THE FACTS ON THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OR EXTERNAL LOYALTY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (B) REQUEST A DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON WHETHER THE FACTS DISCLOSED RAISE QUESTIONS OF ACTUAL OR APPARENT POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; (C) RESOLVE TO THE BOARD'S SATISFACTION ANY ISSUE RAISED BY FINANCIAL INTERESTS OR EXTERNAL LOYALTIES IN THE EVENT THE BOARD THEN OR LATER DEEMS THEM TO BE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; AND (D) NOT VOTE ON OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN MHS'S DECISIONS ON CONTRACTS, TRANSACTIONS, OR RELATIONSHIPS THAT AFFECT FINANCIAL INTERESTS OR EXTERNAL LOYALTIES.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request at the corporate offices.”

“Mhs advances fees to cover the uncompensated costs of credentialing, quality review programs, managed care contracting programs, educational programs and administration. Mhs will participate in any bonus payments earned via the various managed care payouts. The mission of dmpn is to improve quality and reduce costs for the patients in the mhs service area which should provide a benefit to mhs.”

“Physicians pay an annual fee of $900 each to cover the fmv cost of credentialing, quality review services, managed care contract negotiations, education and other administrative services. Dmpn currently has a shared saving contract with an insurance company that could result in bonus payments to physicians and mhs based on meeting certain cost and quality targets. All of the members of the board participate in at least one of the managed care contracts.”

“Officers and board directors are compensated for their positions as physician employees, not for their service on the board of directors.”

“OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES - Total Expense: 11911, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES - Total Expense: 787004, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;”