Deaconess Union County Hospital Inc

“Deaconess health kentucky, inc. Is the sole corporate member of methodist health, inc.”

“Five individuals are appointed to the board by the sole member, deaconess health of kentucky, inc. Four indiviudals are appointed to the board by a majority vote of the members preseent at a meeting of the advisory board called for such purpose at which a quorum is present and collectively with the dhky directors.”

“The irs form 990 is presented to dh cfo and ceo of the organization for review. After this review and all questions have been answered, the form 990 is presented to the board of directors of deaconess health system prior to filing. Any additional questions are answered and the filing of the form is completed.”

“Conflict of interest review and compliance activities are conducted throughout the year under the direction of deaconess health's corporate compliance officer. Upon appointment and annually therafter, officers, trustees, directors, and key employees, also known as interested persons are required to complete the conflicts of interest and/or the disclosure questionnaire. These documents serve to ensure interested persons have an appropriate and timely manner in which to disclose any potential conflicts. Conflicts are considered with respect to oustide interest, investments, outside activities, and business interests among the interested persons as well as their family members on a periodic bases. Reviews occur to ensure methodst health operates in a manner consistent with its charitable purpose. Subjects that are reviewed on a periodic basis include compensation, physician relationships, partnership and joint venture arrangements.”

“Compensation for top officials and other officers methodist health utilizes the deaconess health compensation committee to approve executive, director and physician compensation as well as executive and physician benefits programs. The compensation committee is appointed by the board of directors of deaconess health and must meet the independence requirements of the sec the committee has the power and authority to: 1) annually review and approve and recommend to the board of directors for its final approval for the ceo and each other executive officer of the system all elements of executive compensation 2) monitor broadly the structure, philosophy or competitiveness of the system's general hiring or compensation practices 3) oversee the establishment and administration of the company's broad-based benefit plans and programs 4) review or approve significant amendments or changes to the plans and programs 5) retain and terminate any compensation consultant to be used to assist in the evaluation of director, ceo or executive office compensation 6) sole authority to approve the consultant's fees and other retention terms 7) obtain advice and assistance from internal or external legal, accounting or other advisors 8) approve all physician and physician related contracts 9) make regular reports to the board”

“Methodist health's articles of incorporation are on the secretary of state's website. Methodist health is part of a consolidated financial statement which is available with the public disclosure copy of the irs form 990. Governing documents, aside from the articles of incorporation, and the conflict-of-interest policy are not available for public inspection.”

“Purchased services: program service expenses 3,466,615. Management and general expenses 1,557,465. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,024,080.”

“The board of directors of deaconess health, inc. Assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of the financial statements and selection of the independent accountant. The board of directors of methodist health shall take necessary steps to ensure implementation of and compliance with the recommendations of the deaconess board.”