Ucsf Health Medical Foundation

“The Organization Amended language to clarify its welfare exempt purpose.”

“The tax preparers furnish a draft copy of the form 990 to the organization. The draft of the Form 990 will be reviewed by the chief executive officer and board member. Following this review, any changes will be incorporated and this new draft will be submitted for final approval. The final form 990 will be distributed to board members for review before filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Compensation for the executive director was reviewed and approved by the independent board of directors.”

“California law requires that the corporation file its articles of incorporation (and any amendments or restatements with respect thereto) with the California secretary of state. Baychildren's physicians has done so. Copies of the articles can be obtained by members of the public through the office of the california secretary of state. There is no legal requirement that the corporation provide copies of its governance documents directly to members of the public. To obtain a copy of the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements, one must submit a written request to the risk management department of Baychildren's Physicians and a copy will be sent to the return address.”

“The model of care offered by the Foundation enables physicians to choose among a number of practice models and support services. The BCHO and UCSF joint operation provides a broad support structure that facilitates joint recruitment, education and research. Physicians may choose to join under the following agreements: - Employment Model - Designed for physicians who prefer not to own and operate their own private practice. - Partner Model - Designed for physicians looking for financial integration with the Foundation, leveraging its size and scale in contracting and other management services, while maintaining ownership and control of all other aspects of their practice. - Affiliate Model - Designed for physicians who are interested in joining other physicians to coordinate care while maintaining ownership and control over their practice.”

“Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 7,791,673. Management and general expenses 15,435. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,807,108. Physician Fees: Program service expenses 37,783,473. Management and general expenses 74,850. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 37,858,323.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”