Alexian Brothers Specialty Group

“In determining the compensation of the organization's chief executive officer, the process, performed by alexian brothers - ahs midwest region health co., a related organization of alexian brothers specialty group, included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The alexian brothers - ahs midwest region health co. Compensation committee reviewed and approved the compensation. In the review of the compensation, the ceo was compared to individuals at other organizations in the area who hold the same title. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation of the decision was recorded in the committee minutes. The individual was not present when their compensation was decided.”

“In determining compensation of the organization's officers or key employees, the process performed by alexian brothers - ahs midwest region health co., a related organization of alexian brothers specialty group, included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The compensation committee reviewed and approved the compensation. In the review of the compensation, the officers' salaries were compared to individuals at other organizations in the area that hold the same title. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation of the decision was recorded in the minutes. Individuals were not present when their compensation was decided.”

“Alexian Brothers Specialty Group has two classes of corporate members, Alexian Brothers Health System (the "National Member") and Alexian Brothers Hospital Network (the "Area Member").”

“Subject to the ratification of the Board of Alexian Brothers - AHS Midwest Region Health Co., the Alexian Brothers Health System has the authority to appoint and remove Directors and Executive Officers of Alexian Brothers Specialty Group.”

“All decisions that have a material impact to Alexian Brothers Specialty Group's financial information or corporation as a whole are subject to approval by the National Member, Alexian Brothers Health System, subject to the approval of Alexian Brothers - AHS Midwest Region Health Co.”

“During the return preparation process, the tax department works with other functional areas including finance, accounting, treasury, legal, human resources, and corporate compliance for advice, information and assistance in order to prepare a complete and accurate return. Upon completion, the form 990 is reviewed by the organization's internal tax department which consists of attorneys and cpas. A complete final copy of the return is provided to the organization's president, financial officer, and/or other key officers in lieu of the full board.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy in that any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of the committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The remaining individuals on the governing board or committee will decide if conflicts of interest exist. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands that the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purpose.”

“The Organization will provide any documents open to public inspection upon request.”

“Alexian brothers health system, a related organization of alexian brothers specialty group, uses a common bank account to compensate all independent contractors within the health system. The number attributable to each organization is not easily distinguished. The total number of forms 1099 filed for the entire health system appears on part v, line 1a of the alexian brothers health system form 990.”

“Alexian Brothers Speciality Group has a common paymaster, Alexian Brothers Health System, a related organization, to compensate all employees within the Health System. The number of employees attributable to each organization is not easily distinguished. The total number of employees reported on Form W-3 filed for the entire Health System appears on Part V, Line 2a of the Alexian Brothers Health System Form 990.”

“Professional Fees - Total Expense: 7003242, Program Service Expense: 7003242, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;”

“Transfers to/from affiliate - 21953859;”

“The activity of ALEXIAN BROTHERS SPECIALTY GROUP is reported in the consolidated financial statements of Ascension Health Alliance. No individual audit of ALEXIAN BROTHERS SPECIALTY GROUP is completed. Therefore, the audited financial statements are of Ascension Health Alliance and Affiliates, which include the activity of ALEXIAN BROTHERS SPECIALTY GROUP.”

“ALEXIAN BROTHERS SPECIALTY GROUP is included in the consolidated financial statements of Ascension Health Alliance. The Finance and Audit committee of Ascension Health Alliance's Board assumes responsibility for the consolidated organization as a whole.”

“The Internal Revenue Service has issued different definitions of a "hospital" for Form 990 Schedules A and H. Although Alexian Brothers Specialty Group qualifies as a hospital for purposes of Schedule A, the organization operates physician care practices but does not operate a state licensed hospital as required for Form 990, Schedule H. Alexian Brothers Specialty Group is not recognized as a hospital by the State of Illinois and, as such, is not required to complete Form 990, Schedule H.”