Physicians for Children

“Physicians for Children (The "Corporation") has no employees. Certain individuals identified herein as Director and Officers of the Corporation are employed and compensated by a related organization, Children's Health System of Texas (CHST). The Individuals perform services for the Corporation, and in some cases other related organizations, by arrangement between CHST and such organization(s). Therefore, Compensation decisions for the directors and officers were determined by the related organization following CHST compensation's policy. In their duties as Officers of the Corporation, they have no influence over the compensation process performed by CHST.”

“Children's Health System of Texas has established seven standing Committees of the Board, which have the authority to act for and on behalf of CHST, Children's Health Clinical Operations, Children's Medical Center Foundation, and their affiliates, operating divisions and division facilities to fulfill the responsibilities designated in the respective Committee charters. Written minutes are prepared and maintained for all formal meetings of each Committee. Actions by Written Consent are also prepared and maintained as they occur.”

“Line 15b is answered no in accordance with the IRS Form 990 instructions because compensation is paid and determined by a related party, Children's Health System of Texas (CHST). CHST is the sole member and officers are employed and paid by CHST.”

“Lisa Frenkel, Michael Brad Tate, and Ray Tsai - Business relationship, Lisa Frenkel and David Berry - Business relationship”

“Children's Health System of Texas (CHST) is the sole member.”

“Directors are appointed by the member and approved by the current Physicians for Children Board of Directors.”

“Member reserve powers are specified in the organization's bylaws and represent those actions by the organization which require member approval. These powers generally encompass changes in the mission of the organization, addition of new members, certain dispositions of assets, amendments to the organization's Certificate of Formation and Bylaws, and appointment of directors.”

“Physicians for Children has delegated its oversight and review of the Form 990 to the Board of Directors of Children's Health System of Texas (CHST), its Sole Member. A draft of the Form 990 is presented to the CHST Audit Committee for review prior to filing. A copy of the Final Form 990 is made available to the CHST directors through our Board portal before it is filed.”

“Officers, directors, and key employees receive annually a copy of the Children's Health Statement of Interest form to complete. Disclosures made are reviewed by the CHST Legal Department and the Chief Compliance Officer, who are authorized under the Children's Health Conflict of Interest Policy to make determinations under the Policy regarding persons who are medical staff members or employees of Children's Health and its affiliates. Disclosures made by senior officers (as defined in the Policy) are reviewed by the Compliance Officer, the Chief Legal Officer, and CHST's President and Chief Executive Officer to determine if a conflict exists. Disclosures made by directors of CHST and its affiliates, as well as by the President and Chief Executive Officer of CHST, are discussed as necessary with the appropriate delegated Board Committee and, if required pursuant to the Policy, by the appropriate Board of Directors at meetings to determine if further action is needed. A Statement of Interest must be completed annually and Board members are requested to report changes if they occur. A Committee or Board member with a potential conflict is prohibited from participating in deliberations regarding the transaction in question and will recuse themselves from voting.”

“IRC section 6104 does not require disclosure of the financial statements, conflict of interest policy and governing documents. The Certificate of Formation, Consolidated Financial Statements, and the conflict of interest policy are made available upon request.”

“Effective March 15, 2020, Physicians for Children merged into Dallas Physician Medical Services for Children, Inc., a related entity.”

“Transfer of net assets to affiliates - XXX-XX-XXXX;”