| Members |
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 The corporation has two members, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska ("Board of Regents") and Clarkson Regional Health Services, Inc. ("CRHS") |
| Governing Body Appointment |
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a and 7b BOARD OF REGENTS AND CRHS EACH APPOINT SIX MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD OF REGENTS AND CRHS ARE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING DECISIONS MADE BY THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS: A)AMENDMENTS TO THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION & BYLAWS B)AMENDMENTS TO, OR DECLARATIONS OF DEFAULT UNDER, THE JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT ("JOA") C)MERGER, LIQUIDATION OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION D)RETENTION OF RESPECTIVE OWNERSHIP OF ALL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE LEASE OR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPORATION SET FORTH IN THE JOA E)DISPOSITION OF DEFINED MEMBER ASSETS VALUED IN EXCESS OF A STATED AMOUNT F)ADDITIONAL CAPITAL INVESTMENTS IN THE CORPORATION NOT SET FORTH IN THE JOA G)CAPITAL EXPENDITURES BY THE MEMBERS FOR DEFINED PROJECTS RELATING TO THE CORPORATION IN EXCESS OF A STATED AMOUNT H)DEBT ISSUANCE FOR DEFINED PROJECTS UNRELATED TO THE CORPORATION I)ADMISSION OF ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS IN THE CORPORATION IF SUCH ADMISSION IS BEYOND THE POWERS DELEGATED |
| Review of 990 Prior to Filing |
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B A copy of the Form 990 was presented to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. In addition, the Board of Directors were provided a copy of the Form 990 to review on the secured Board portal called "Board Effect" before it was filed. |
| Monitoring and Enforcement of Board Independence |
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Each member of the Board of Directors, Officers and Key Employees discloses annually that he/she is either an Officer, Director, Member, Owner, Agent or associated in some manner with delineated business entities that either have or might reasonably be expected to have a business relationship with NMC. Each Board Member agrees to make conflicts known and withdraw from participation in deliberations if a subsequent conflict arises. Disclosure statements are distributed annually and monitored by the corporate compliance officer for completion. Any disclosed conflicts are brought to the attention of the Chairman of the Board for Board Members and Officers or to the Officers for Key Employees. |
| Compensation of Officers, Directors and Key Employees |
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & 15b Senior Executive compensation is governed through the by-laws for NMC. In accordance with provisions set forth in the by-laws for NMC, an Executive Compensation Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors engages a third party consultant to provide comparable data for review of executive salaries, assess the overall compensation and benefit package and provide advice to the Executive Compensation Committee on compensation and regulatory matters. The Committee reviews the data and recommendations provided by the consultant which is based on competitive assessments with peer organizations and national trends. The following is a brief summary of the consultant's work: Fact Finding: Collect pertinent information about NMC and its executive total compensation programs (salaries, incentive award levels, benefits and prerequisites). Analysis of Total Compensation: Using NMC's existing compensation philosophy as the basis of the study, analyze all elements of the Executive Compensation Program, both individually and in aggregate. Using a proprietary database and published surveys, compare NMC compensation and benefit program and practices to those in its national peer group of organizations similar in size and complexity. Present a Written Report to the Compensation Committee which summarizes: 1)Best practices and regulatory requirements for governing executive pay 2)Competitive analysis of the cash compensation program 3)Competitive analysis of the levels and provisions of the benefit program 4)Opportunities for strengthening the program 5)Recommendations, as appropriate |
| Governing Documents, Conflict of Interest Policy, Financial Statements |
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are typically not made available to the public. However, if someone comes into the Accounting Department and requests to view the documents, they would be made available to view in the office. |
| Business and Family Relationships |
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Mr. Bruce Grewcock and Mr. Mogens Bay have a business relationship (through board of directors relationship). Mr. William Dinsmoor, Mr. Glenn Fosdick, Dr. James Canedy and Mr. Tadd Pullin have a business relationship (through board of directors relationship). Dr. Marlin Stahl and Dr. James Canedy have a business relationship (through board of directors relationship). Mr. Joe Graham, Mr. William Dinsmoor, Dr. Marlin Stahl, Ms. Ruta Davidson, and Mr. Charles Lakso have a business relationship (through Board of Directors relationship). MR. GLENN FOSDICK, MR. WILLIAM DINSMOOR, MR. JOE GRAHAM, DR. STEPHEN SMITH, AND MS. STEPHANIE DAUBERT HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (THROUGH BOARD OF DIRECTORS RELATIONSHIP). Mr. William Dinsmoor, Dr. James Canedy, Mr. Thomas Macy, Mr. Joe Graham, Dr. Stephen Smith, Dr. Marlin Stahl, MR. LEVI SCHEPPERS, AND MS. STEPHANIE DAUBERT have a business relationship (through board of directors relationship). Mr. William Dinsmoor, Dr. James Canedy, AND MS. ROSANNA MORRIS have a business relationship (through board of directors relationship). Mr. William Dinsmoor, Mr. Tadd Pullin, Mr. Tom Macy, Dr. Stephen Smith, AND MR. LEVI SCHEPPERS have a business relationship (through board of directors relationship). MR. MOGENS BAY AND MR. J.B. MILLIKEN HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (THROUGH BOARD OF DIRECTORS RELATIONSHIP). |
| OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES |
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D Neuroology Service Line The core services include precise diagnosis and treatment of stroke and vascular disease, movement and memory disorders, multiple sclerosis brain and spinal tumors, spine as well as epilepsy. The Epilepsy Center is the only level 4 center in the region and treats patients from the state of Nebraska and the region. The Corporation has one of few magnetoencephalograph (MEG) scanners and trained MEG scientists in the region. The MEG can detect brain activity in much greater detail and with more accuracy than previous methods and will advance patient care and research opportunities greatly. The Corporation has earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold plus Achievement Award. Get With The Guidelines is a hospital-based, quality-improvement program designed to ensure hospitals consistently care for cardiac and stroke patients following the most up-to-date guidelines and recommendations. The Corporation also hosts the only young adult stroke support group to address the emotion and physical challenges of recovering from stroke. In addition, U.S. News and World Report surveyed the nation's roughly 5,000 hospitals to come up with this year's list of Best Hospitals. Fewer than 150 of those hospitals are nationally ranked. Of the 16 specialties studied by U.S. News and World Report, The Nebraska Medical Center was recognized in 9, including Neurology and Neurosurgery. During fiscal year 2014, Neurosciences incurred over 2,756 inpatients with over 13,913 patient days and over 16,313 outpatient billing units Approximately 71% of the revenue was derived from inpatient cases All Other Hospital Services With a history dating back to 1869, The Nebraska Medical Center was formed with the merging of Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital and University Hospital and continues to attract patients from the region and around the world. The Nebraska Medical Center is a tertiary/quaternary academic medical center. The Corporation is the largest health care facility in the state with more than 5,000 employees and over 900 physicians on staff practicing in all major specialties and sub-specialties. Besides several key services in cardiology, oncology, transplant and neurology, the hospital offers comprehensive care in women's services for obstetrics and gynecology, as well as pediatric services, orthopedics, rheumatology, and pulmonary care. In addition, the Corporation has one of the region's largest hyperbaric medicine programs. The medical center also has one of the few biocontainment units in the United States equipped to safely care for those exposed to highly contagious, dangerous diseases. Its diabetes center is a recognized education program by the American Diabetes Association and has earned the Joint Commission's gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Inpatient Diabetes Care. In partnership with UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center CONTINUED construction of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, the largest single project ever on campus. The project will be completed in 2016 and scheduled to open in early 2017. |
| RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS |
990, PART XI, LINE 9 Equity Changes in Subs. 776,344 Change in Pension Accts 12,582,491 Net Assets Released (575,252) Clarkson College Net Income (1,574,943) Investment in ACA 50,500 Chg in BMC inv (Redemption) (14,571,735) BMC Noncontrolling Int at 6/30/13 8,970,028 BMC Noncontrolling Int at 6/30/14 835,817 Total 6,493,250 |
| Changes to Governing Documents |
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 2014, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER ADOPTED A RESOLUTION WHICH DELEGATED CERTAIN AUTHORITY OVER THE GOVERNANCE OF TNMC TO AN ADVISORY BOARD COMPRISED OF JEFFREY GOLD, MD, CHAIRMAN, BRADLEY BRITIGAN, MD., WILLIAM DINSMOOR, MOGENS BAY, BRUCE GREWCOCK, NANCY KEEGAN, JAMES MCCLURG PHD, CHARLES BURT, MD, TIMOTHY KINGSTON, MD, DEBRA ROMBERGER MD, AND CARL SMITH MD. TNMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS RETAINED THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT, THE ACADEMIC AFFILIATION AGREEMENT, OR THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF TNMC. THE BOARD ALSO RETAINED THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO RESCIND OR AMEND THE RESOLUTION AT ANY TIME. THIS RESOLUTION AND THE RESULTING CREATION OF AN ADVISORY BOARD IS AN INTERIM STEP TOWARDS THE COMBINATION OF THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (TNMC), BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER (BMC) AND UNMC PHYSICIANS TO FORM AN INTEGRATED CLINICAL ENTERPRISE. The following members overlap on the Advisory Board and Board of Directors for The Nebraska Medical Center: Mogens C. Bay Bruce Grewcock JEFFREY GOLD, MD Nancy Keegan James E. McClurg, PHD EFFECTIVE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER EXECUTIVE DUTIES OF CEO WERE ASSIGNED TO WILLIAM DINSMOOR AND THE DUTIES OF PRESIDENT WERE ASSIGNED TO BRADLEY E. BRITIGAN, MD. |
| Significant Programs |
Part III, Line 2 Effective 6/1/2014, Bellevue Medical Center LLC became a disregarded entity of The Nebraska Medical Center. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.