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“There is an executive committee which is comprised of the same individuals serving as members of scottsdale lincoln health networks' (slhn) executive committee. The initial executive committee is comprised of equal members from both shh and john c. Lincoln health network (jclhn). During the initial period, slhn's chair and vice chair serve as chair and vice chair of the executive committee, respectively. The executive committee has the power and authority of the board of directors to transact all regular business of the corporation and such other matters as may be delegated to it by the board directors in the intervals between meetings of the board of directors.”

“The sole member of Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals, is Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.”

“The board of directors of scottsdale lincoln health network has the right to elect and approve the board of directors of scottsdale healthcare hospitals. The ceo and the president of scottsdale lincoln healthcare network both serve as ex officio directors with voting rights.”

“The following substantial actions cannot be taken without the approval of scottsdale lincoln health network: a) repealing, altering, amending or restating the bylaws or the corporation's articles of incorporation; b) merging with another corporation or entity; c) dissolving the corporation; d) guaranteeing the obligations of another entity or individual; e) selling or transferring all or substantially all of the assets of the corporation.”

“The tax return information is gathered by the finance team from various sources within the organization including human resources, payroll, development and the legal department. The information is reviewed by the scottsdale lincoln health network (slhn) controller and provided to an accounting firm that prepares the tax returns. An initial draft of the form 990 is submitted to the slhn controller and slhn chief financial officer for review. Comments from those individuals are considered and incorporated into a revised draft that is presented to the board of directors prior to filing. The board of directors reviews the revised draft and submits comments to the slhn controller. Comments from those individuals are considered and incorporated into a final draft prepared for filing. The final draft is then made available to all board members prior to filing.”

“Each board member, officer of the corporation and board committee member completes a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. The compliance office, along with slhn general counsel, examines each disclosure statement where potential conflicts have been disclosed. Recommendations are made to the chair of the board on how to appropriately remediate, monitor, or eliminate any conflicts. The compliance office/slhn general counsel then provides to the interested person, with copies to the chair of the board, the slhn ceo, and, if needed, the appropriate committee chair, a correspondence that specifies what actions, condition, or monitoring of the conflict are required and whether the interested person is permitted to give a presentation to the board or appropriate committee after full disclosure of the conflict. In such an event, the interested person leaves the meeting while the proposed transaction is discussed. The interested person is required to co-sign correspondence sent by the slhn general counsel and adhere to it throughout the year. If a conflict or financial interest arises after the annual disclosure process, the interested person will consult with the compliance office or slhn general counsel and update the disclosure statement consistent with the advice of the slhn general counsel. A record of the board or committee meeting where proposed transactions or arrangements that are affected by conflict of interest and the management of such are contained in the board/committee minutes. If violations of the conflict of interest policy/management are reported, the slhn general counsel will look into the matter. Confirmed violations may include removal from the board or committee or officer position pursuant to the removal procedures stated in the bylaws. Bylaws include the provisions that interested persons who receive compensation directly or indirectly from the slhn network may not vote in such matters. A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes making choices on goods or services for the slhn network or what amounts should be paid for goods or services shall be prohibited from voting on any such matter and may be prohibited from discussing the matter. Periodic reviews of the process are conducted. Outside experts may, but need not, be used to evaluate policies and processes.”

“The ceo of shh is compensated by scottsdale lincoln health network (slhn), a related tax-exempt organization. Certain key employees are compensated by shh. The process described below applies to both shh and slhn. An executive compensation consultant conducts detailed market analysis for executive cash compensation. They utilize available published healthcare survey sources. Executive positions are matched to appropriate survey positions based on job content, duties and scope of responsibility. Survey data is matched from organizations of similar size and scope. Results of the study are shared with the board for approval. The study was last completed in 2014.”

“Documents are available for public inspection upon request to the slhn corporate controller at: 8125 n. Hayden road, scottsdale, az 85258”

“SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS VOLUNTEERS PARTNER WITH OUR HOSPITAL STAFF TO PROVIDE PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES AT OUR THREE CAMPUSES. THEIR PERSONALIZED SERVICE TO EACH PATIENT AND FAMILY MEMBERS CONTRIBUTES TO THEIR WORLD CLASS HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 AND PART VI, LINE 4 In December 2014, articles of amendment and merger were filed with the State of Arizona, along with an Agreement and Plan of Merger, to effect a merger of John C. Lincoln Health Network (JCLHN), Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network (SLHN) and Scottsdale Healthcare Realty Corp (SHRC) into Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals (SHH) as the remaining corporation. The merger is effective 1/1/15. All property of the merged entities was transferred to SHH as the remaining corporation. The officer and director positions of the merged corporations terminated as of the merger effective date. The officer and director positions of the remaining corporation, SHH, continue after the effective date until such officer and director successors are elected or appointed.”

“Scottsdale healthcare hospitals (shh) operates three acute-care community hospitals which include three emergency departments and one level i trauma center as follows: osborn campus - the scottsdale healthcare osborn campus is a 340-bed hospital offering the only level 1 trauma center for the eastern portion of the greater phoenix metropolitan area. The trauma center serves a population of approximately two and a half million people. The trauma center is one of only seven such facilities in the entire state of arizona. The trauma center serves patients from as far east as new mexico, as far north as nevada, and as far south as tucson. Osborn's emergency department annually provides care for over 54,000 patient visits with over 3,300 trauma cases. Shea campus - scottsdale healthcare shea is shh's second hospital facility with 433 beds. The shea campus' emergency department provides care for over 46,000 emergency department patient visits per year. Thompson peak campus - shh's third hospital, scottsdale healthcare thompson peak, opened in november 2007 and has 64 beds. The thompson peak campus emergency department provided care for over 19,000 patient visits last year. Greenbaum surgical specialty hospital offers an outpatient environment for inpatient cases. The two-story, 60,000 sq. Ft. Surgical facility is designed for minimally invasive procedures that allow surgical patients to recover and return to normal activity in a shorter period of time. Conveniently located in downtown scottsdale, the greenbaum surgical specialty hospital at scottsdale healthcare osborn medical center combines traditional outpatient surgical capabilities with the ability to accommodate more complicated procedures such as total joint replacement and spinal surgery. The center includes 26 private, home-like rooms for patients requiring a brief recovery following surgery. Our surgery center features: - specifically designed for minimally invasive surgery - ability to perform total joint replacement and spinal surgery - 10 high-tech efficient operating rooms - 26 private short-stay hospital rooms - chronic pain management - two vip rooms - video conference capabilities - educational training labs - peaceful home-like recovery environment. Piper outpatient surgery provides personalized high quality care for patients undergoing a surgical procedure. Patients receive comprehensive nursing care from the time of their admission until they are safely discharged from the facility. In addition, piper offers a uniquely quiet nursing care unit that offers a restful, healing environment for patients needing to stay an extra 1 to 2 days, and allows for one adult family member to stay overnight with the patient. The surgery center is located on the shea campus of scottsdale healthcare; a second floor bridge provides immediate access to all hospital departments and services offered. The piper center features state of the art technology for minimally invasive surgery, 10 multispecialty operating rooms, 9 spacious and private short term stay hospital rooms, individualized patient care provided by skilled medical teams, family waiting areas designed on two separate floors. Scottsdale healthcare facilities offer a wide range of hospital based and outpatient medical services and programs: - balance & vestibular center - bariatric weight loss surgery - cancer care - community health - corporate health - diabetes management - diagnostic imaging services - digestive disorders - emergency services - essential touch wellness center and boutique - heart & vascular - home health services - infusion & treatment services - maternity services - men's health - minimally invasive surgery - neurosciences, nutrition services - orthopedic services - outpatient therapy services - pain management - pediatrics - sleep disorders center - trauma center - weight management - women's health - wound management shh's board of directors is made up of community leaders, a majority of whom are indep”

“Transfer of net assets due to merger $347,209,092 reclass interest in joint ventures from sub 11,262,984 minority interest in joint ventures (67,840) other changes in net assets 1,549,806 -------------- total $359,954,042 ==============”