Intermountain Front Range Inc.

“Members or stockholders sisters of charity of leavenworth health system, inc. (sclhs) is the sole member of scl health-front range, inc.”

“Power to elect or appoint members sisters of charity of leavenworth health system, inc., the sole member of scl health - front range, inc., appoints members of scl health - front range, inc. Board of directors.”

“Decisions reserved to members or stockholders; sisters of charity of leavenworth health system, inc. (sclhs) has certain reserve powers to approve changes to the bylaws regarding appointment of board members. Sclhs also has extensive reserve powers over any change in mission, changes to the articles of incorporation or bylaws, acquisition of assets, incurrence of debt, merger or dissolution, approval of strategic plans and budgets, and appointment of auditors.”

“Process used to review the form 990; the form 990 is prepared by the tax department of the parent organization, sisters of charity of leavenworth health system, inc. (sclhs). The form 990 is reviewed by certain members of senior management. A copy of the form 990 is provided to the board of directors prior to the filing of the form 990 with the internal revenue service. Any questions are addressed to the tax director of sclhs prior to filing the form 990 with the internal revenue service.”

“Monitoring and enforcement of compliance with conflict of interest policy: the organization's executives, directors, managers, board members, board committee members, medical executive committee (mec) members and other physicians in decision making roles or serving on committees, complete a new conflict of interest (coi) disclosure form each year. A copy of the policy is distributed along with the coi forms. In the event of a change of circumstance, each individual who has already signed a coi is expected to notify the organization of the change and update the conflict of interest information. The statements are reviewed and coi issues are addressed by the organization's responsibility office (oro) and leadership at the appropriate level: board members - by board chair physicians - by the mec president executives - by the parent organization, sisters of charity of leavenworth health system, inc. Directors and managers - by administration the signed coi forms are maintained in administration and in compliance. The conflict of interest disclosure statements for the executives are maintained at sisters of charity of leavenworth health system, inc. At the beginning of board and board committee meetings, the question of coi is asked of those in attendance. When an actual conflict is identified, the individual is excused from participating in the discussions and decision-making.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b (policies) lines 15(a) & 15(b) the organization's officers are paid by a related organization, the sisters of charity of leavenworth health system, inc. (sclhs) sclhs' process for determining compensation for the top management and senior leadership is the responsibility of the compensation committee. This committee is composed of three or more members who are not current employees of sclhs, or former employees with no active interest in the sclhs' compensation program, including at least two members of the sclhs board. Sclhs believes that the independence of these members is vital to the integrity of the process. The work of this committee includes being constantly aware of the current competitive market for management and senior leaders, as well as compiling and maintaining records of comparable compensation and benefits data, including surveys and other analyses, to support sclhs' total compensation to each individual. As part of the review process, sclhs uses the following in establishing the compensation of top management and senior leadership. 1) compensation committee 2) independent compensation consultant 3) form 990 of other organizations 4) written employment contracts 5) compensation surveys and studies 6) approval by the board or compensation committee the items listed above support the compensation committee's efforts to ensure that the level of compensation provided to its executives (officers, key employees, etc.) is consistent with the market value and the pay philosophy set by the board. Minutes are kept contemporaneously for each meeting of the committee. Likewise, the committee is responsible for ensuring that no "excess benefit" is conferred on an individual, or that such compensation does not constitute prohibited inurement. This process is completed for all senior leadership, at the affiliate and system level, and the committee's recommendation is then submitted to the sclhs board for approval. The charge of this committee adheres to sclhs' core value of stewardship, ensuring that the ministry's resources held in trust are not wasted or misused, and are deployed to effectively and efficiently advance the mission.”

“Availability of governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public the organization makes its conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and governing documents available upon request.”

“Description of program service achievements scl health - front range, inc. (sclhfr) operates lutheran medical center (lmc), serving primarily western and southern suburban areas of metro denver, good samaritan medical center (gsmc), serving primarily boulder and northwest counties of metro denver, and other affiliated medical operations. The system's collective program services accomplishments include but are not limited to the following: medical services are provided to all who seek service regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. Although reimbursement for services is critical for the operation and stability of the sisters of charity of leavenworth health system, it is recognized that not all individuals possess the ability to purchase essential medical services. The mission of scl health is "we reveal and foster god's healing love by improving the health of the people and communities we serve, especially those who are poor and vulnerable". Therefore, in keeping with sclhfr's commitment to serve all members of its community, free care and/or subsidized care will be considered and provided where the need and/or an individual's inability to pay exist. In addition, scl health - front range, inc. Recognizes the essential need to be exceptional stewards of medicare, medicaid and community/private funding dollars. For 2014, scl health - front range, inc. Provided benefit to the community at a cost of $49,914,877 of which $47,052,528 went to caring for those who are poor and vulnerable through charity care, unreimbursed medicaid, and providing specialty health services at a loss to the hospitals (subsidized health services). Another $2,862,352 went into improving the health of the hospital's community through health education, community programs, and environmental improvements. Sclhfr also recognizes the essential need to enhance and improve medical outcomes, quality and services. In response, a best in the nation strategy and program was implemented. The objectives of the program are to be the best in the nation in predefined quality, service and cost indicators. The quality indicators are in alignment with major publicly comparable databases, including the colorado health and hospital association and centers for medicare and medicaid services. Collectively with its 560 licensed beds at lmc and gsmc, sclhfr served the community with over 27,000 inpatient admissions and more than 300,000 total outpatient visits while providing surgical services to over 17,000 recepients. Collective births at sclhfr were 5,182. -comprehensive medical services include, but are not limited to, cardiology, oncology, orthopedic, women and family, pediatrics, emergency and trauma, neonatal intensive care,neurology, neurosurgery, ob/gyn, general surgical and medical, primary care, internal medicine, behavioral health, hospice care and integrative health services. A strong commitment to the health of the community is further exemplified by, but not limited to, the following programs; -the cancer center at lmc includes all stages of care including initial diagnosis; giving, monitoring, and managing medications; patients and family. The center includes state-of-the-art-radiation oncology center, infusion center, oncology unit, clinical trials, nutrition counseling, social work services, site specific care team, education and support services. -at the heart and neurovascular center, patients are treated by an interdisciplinary team for cardiac and neurological care. Patients do not need to be transferred to another facility. The center features advanced imaging equipment and neurological suites to speed patients' care. -the breast care center, accredited by the american college of radiology and the national accreditation breast care center, provides a full range of high-tech services in its screening and diagnostic suites including digital mammography screenings and diagnostic suites including digital mammography scre”

“-neurosurgery, including o-arm technology for complex neurosurgical cases and the opmi pentero microscope, a state of the art improvement in intra-operative visualization for brain tumors and aneurysms, the only one of its kind in the region. Egsmc also began a deep brain stimulation service for treatment of severe movement disorder like advanced parkinson's disease. -interventional and diagnostic radiology including a 64-slice ct scanner. Other services include mri, ultrasound and diagnostic imaging. -gsmc's health & healing center offers inpatient and outpatient integrative care (acupuncture, massage, healing touch, pulmonary rehabilitation, physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation). -gsmc provides wellness quest, a comprehensive education program with opportunities for all ages. Through education, reliable health information and support, the program partners with doctors, other health care experts and schools to improve community health. -gsmc works closely with clinica campesina, a lafayette-based, federally-qualified clinic for indigent and low income individuals in boulder county, providing assistance to families in need. Lmc works closely with metro community provider network, a federally qualified health center also serving indigent and low income individuals and families in jefferson county. -gsmc and lmc are designated "baby-friendly hospitals" that support breastfeeding on newborns and promotes the initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth and allows mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours a day. -gsmc and lmc offer the "baby's first ride program" as a service to all families delivering at our hospital. Parents are taught the proper way to install and use a car seat to ensure their baby's first ride is a safe one. The relevant 2014 statistics for scl health - front range, inc., are: inpatient admissions 27,582 emergency visits 114,371 births 5,182 form 990, part iv, line 24 bond issuances during 2010, all tax-exempt bonds, with the exception of bonds issued prior to december 31, 2002, were transferred to sisters of charity of leavenworth health system's (sclhs) master trust indenture. Further, all existing fixed rate debt of scl health - front range, inc. Was refinanced under the sclhs master trust indenture during 2010. As scl health - front range, inc. Has no outstanding tax-exempt bonds issued after december 31, 2002, scl health - front range, inc. Is not required to complete schedule k. All disclosures for the bonds that are within sclhs's master trust indenture are included in the sclhs form 990.”

“Reconciliation of net assets; the amount listed on line 8, -$10,884,162 prior period adjustments, is the net actuarial gain/loss for the retirement plan per the asc 715 disclosure. The amount on line 9, -$29,345,203, is an equity transfer to the parent organization.”