Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

72-0502505
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
Yes
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Warner L Thomas
  CEO / Board Member
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
972,267
0
-------------
599,625
0
-------------
25,751
0
-------------
359,926
0
-------------
22,083
0
-------------
1,979,652
0
-------------
0
2Pedro Cazabon MD
  Board Member/Senior Physician
(i)

(ii)
312,913
-------------
0
29,934
-------------
0
10,197
-------------
0
30,248
-------------
0
15,784
-------------
0
399,077
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3F Ralph Dauterive MD
  Board Member/Senior Physician (Board Term End 12/31/15)
(i)

(ii)
323,037
-------------
0
66,150
-------------
0
29,635
-------------
0
64,802
-------------
0
17,087
-------------
0
500,712
-------------
0
20,709
-------------
0
4Richard Deichmann MD
  Board Member/Senior Physician
(i)

(ii)
265,958
-------------
0
15,494
-------------
0
17,229
-------------
0
48,800
-------------
0
14,554
-------------
0
362,035
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5Dennis Kay MD
  Board Member/Senior Physician
(i)

(ii)
622,845
-------------
0
21,000
-------------
0
36,593
-------------
0
51,652
-------------
0
15,364
-------------
0
747,455
-------------
0
24,139
-------------
0
6George Loss MD PhD
  Board Member/Senior Physician
(i)

(ii)
812,938
-------------
0
170,000
-------------
0
48,420
-------------
0
51,807
-------------
0
18,441
-------------
0
1,101,605
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7Richard V Milani MD
  Board Member/Senior Physician (BOARD TERM END 12/31/15)
(i)

(ii)
523,548
-------------
0
155,003
-------------
0
78,299
-------------
0
95,625
-------------
0
18,004
-------------
0
870,479
-------------
0
24,744
-------------
0
8Patrick J Quinlan MD
  Board Member Ex Officio
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
912,414
0
-------------
257,104
0
-------------
58,661
0
-------------
48,800
0
-------------
21,074
0
-------------
1,298,053
0
-------------
0
9Dana Smetherman MD
  Board Member/Senior Physician
(i)

(ii)
558,621
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
20,554
-------------
0
37,318
-------------
0
18,597
-------------
0
635,090
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10David E Taylor MD
  Board Member/Senior Physician
(i)

(ii)
392,264
-------------
0
11,688
-------------
0
4,121
-------------
0
53,342
-------------
0
18,597
-------------
0
480,012
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
11Bobby C Brannon
  EVP & Treasurer
(i)

(ii)
454,510
-------------
0
183,567
-------------
0
44,677
-------------
0
30,800
-------------
0
16,940
-------------
0
730,494
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12Michael F Hulefeld
  EVP & COO
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
595,312
0
-------------
235,008
0
-------------
17,637
0
-------------
150,021
0
-------------
25,335
0
-------------
1,023,313
0
-------------
0
13Peter C November
  Secretary, Exec VP, & CAO
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
449,716
0
-------------
227,919
0
-------------
60,323
0
-------------
194,741
0
-------------
18,335
0
-------------
951,034
0
-------------
0
14Scott J Posecai
  EVP & CFO
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
577,204
0
-------------
303,694
0
-------------
31,712
0
-------------
247,497
0
-------------
12,245
0
-------------
1,172,352
0
-------------
0
15Scott Boudreaux
  Former Key Employee
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
137,635
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
10,012
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
147,647
0
-------------
0
16Mark French
  Former Key Employee
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
208,140
0
-------------
27,951
0
-------------
1,616
0
-------------
21,717
0
-------------
20,575
0
-------------
279,999
0
-------------
0
17Patrick Shannon
  Former Key Employee
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
122,091
0
-------------
32,464
0
-------------
605
0
-------------
14,022
0
-------------
1,506
0
-------------
170,689
0
-------------
0
18Beth E Walker
  Former Key Employee
(i)

(ii)
230,319
-------------
0
28,200
-------------
0
1,394
-------------
0
24,800
-------------
0
7,095
-------------
0
291,809
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
19Joseph E Bisordi MD
  Exec VP Chief Medical Officer
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
578,211
0
-------------
186,556
0
-------------
32,844
0
-------------
123,800
0
-------------
12,089
0
-------------
933,499
0
-------------
0
20Steven B Deitelzweig MD
  Sr Physician, Svc Line Ldr, Hospital Med
(i)

(ii)
361,841
-------------
0
34,525
-------------
0
1,630
-------------
0
36,655
-------------
0
20,861
-------------
0
455,512
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
21Bradley Goodson
  CEO NORTHSHORE REGION
(i)

(ii)
246,911
-------------
26,022
77,984
-------------
8,219
30,662
-------------
3,232
32,836
-------------
7,240
14,261
-------------
1,503
402,654
-------------
46,216
0
-------------
0
22Richard D Guthrie Jr MD
  Chief Quality Officer
(i)

(ii)
425,634
-------------
0
56,551
-------------
0
36,746
-------------
0
80,122
-------------
0
13,342
-------------
0
612,395
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
23Robert Hart MD
  Reg Med Dir, B.R. Reg
(i)

(ii)
33,845
-------------
364,781
8,826
-------------
95,126
3,308
-------------
35,652
1,412
-------------
52,724
597
-------------
6,435
47,988
-------------
554,718
0
-------------
0
24Yvens G Laborde MD
  Reg Med Dir, WB Reg
(i)

(ii)
322,660
-------------
0
72,466
-------------
0
17,318
-------------
0
55,849
-------------
0
17,429
-------------
0
485,722
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
25E Edward Martin Jr MD
  Reg Med Dir - N.S. Reg
(i)

(ii)
358,344
-------------
0
45,100
-------------
0
53,866
-------------
0
66,312
-------------
0
5,815
-------------
0
529,437
-------------
0
15,323
-------------
0
26J Eric McMIllen
  CEO, Baton Rouge Region
(i)

(ii)
285,490
-------------
0
89,126
-------------
0
3,903
-------------
0
24,800
-------------
0
11,157
-------------
0
414,476
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
27William W Pinsky MD
  Exec VP/Chief Academic Officer
(i)

(ii)
402,253
-------------
0
113,570
-------------
0
54,713
-------------
0
80,961
-------------
0
13,068
-------------
0
664,565
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
28Dawn Puente MD
  Reg Med Dir, NO Comm Hosp
(i)

(ii)
138,659
-------------
203,929
35,113
-------------
51,642
5,789
-------------
8,514
24,139
-------------
14,620
7,011
-------------
10,311
210,711
-------------
289,015
3,729
-------------
5,484
29Armin Schubert MD
  VPMA-OMC-Jeff Hwy
(i)

(ii)
481,234
-------------
0
9,850
-------------
0
8,819
-------------
0
48,800
-------------
0
18,597
-------------
0
567,300
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
30Robert Wolterman
  CEO OMC-Jeff Hwy
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
404,606
0
-------------
48,474
0
-------------
30,042
0
-------------
50,250
0
-------------
16,019
0
-------------
549,392
0
-------------
0
31Cuong Bui MD
  Sr Physician
(i)

(ii)
916,351
-------------
0
269,544
-------------
0
80,529
-------------
0
21,925
-------------
0
19,006
-------------
0
1,307,355
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
32Deryk G Jones MD
  Sr Physician, Section Head, Sports Medicine
(i)

(ii)
929,920
-------------
0
72,320
-------------
0
15,050
-------------
0
52,115
-------------
0
16,745
-------------
0
1,086,151
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
33Jose Mena MD
  Sr Physician
(i)

(ii)
586,801
-------------
0
88,013
-------------
0
269,313
-------------
0
38,152
-------------
0
18,617
-------------
0
1,000,896
-------------
0
8,511
-------------
0
34Scott Montgomery MD
  Sr Physician
(i)

(ii)
669,283
-------------
0
158,424
-------------
0
200,649
-------------
0
33,239
-------------
0
21,531
-------------
0
1,083,126
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
35Benjamin Peeler MD
  Physician
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
0
1,000,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
1,000,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel Ochsner's travel policy allows employees to fly first-class under certain circumstances, such as when other seating is not available or for trans-oceanic flights. In addition, Ochsner hosts an annual retreat for its Board of Directors. Most of the attendees flew in a chartered aircraft, which was provided to Ochsner at no charge for the event.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions One Senior Physician Board Member received reimbursement for his wife's airfare for a conference. In addition, Ochsner hosts an annual retreat for its Board of Directors and Senior Management. The retreat is a relationship building event, as well as to provide the Directors and Managers with information and training as it relates to their governance at Ochsner, and the attendees' spouses are encouraged to attend. Ochsner provided travel, accommodations, and entertainment for some of the spouses of officers, key employees, and board members. Travel for companions were reported as taxable compensation to the employees or Board Members.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up payments The Board Members are typically reimbursed for any expenses that they incur on behalf of Ochsner. Occasionally, the reimbursement is taxable to the Board Members for income tax purposes, and Ochsner provides a gross-up payment in order to cover taxes related to such expenses. Three Board Members received gross-up payments in 2015.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan The following people participate in a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) which is part of the terms and conditions of their employment contracts with Ochsner Health System and Ochsner Clinic Foundation and is based on a targeted replacement of a set percentage of their salary at age 65. The SERP is classified as a Supplemental Non-Qualified Retirement Plan. This benefit is funded in a Trust Account with Capital One Bank. Following is a list of participants, any distributions made in 2015 and the increase in actuarial value during 2015, which is included within Schedule J, Part II, Column C. * Warner Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer; no distribution; increase in actuarial value of $311,126 * Patrick Quinlan, M.D., Former Chief Executive Officer; no distribution; no increase in actuarial value * Michael Hulefeld, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; no distribution; increase in actuarial value of $125,221 * Peter November, Secretary, Executive Vice President, and Chief Administrative Officer; no distribution; increase in actuarial value of $116,441 * Scott Posecai, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; no distribution; increase in actuarial value of $198,697 * Bobby Brannon, Executive Vice President and Treasurer; no distribution; no increase in actuarial value Joseph Bisordi, M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, participates in a Non-Qualified supplemental plan which is part of the terms and conditions of his employment contract with Ochsner Health System. The retirement calculation is a defined amount as a percent of base pay, calculated annually, and is earned in two vesting periods, one on March 31, 2013, age 63, and one following age 67 on September 18, 2016. This benefit is funded in a Trust Account with Capital One Bank. There was no distribution in 2015. The increase in actuarial value was $75,000. The following people participate in a 457(f) non-qualified, unfunded, deferred compensation plan, which was established in 2010. The Plan allows for discretionary initial contributions, vesting begins at age 55. The most recent three years are subject to forfeiture until the attainment of age 65. Annual fixed contributions are individually based and are targeted to replace the benefit that would have been received from the frozen Ochsner Clinic Retirement Plan had the plan continued until the participant attained age 65. The contribution is offset by actual retirement benefit and benefit received in the OCF 401(k) Plan. Following is a list of participants, any distributions made in 2014 and the increase in actuarial value during 2014, which is included within Schedule J, Part II, Column C. * Pedro Cazabon, MD; Board Member/Senior Physician & Assoc. Medical Director-N.O. Reg; no distribution; increase in actuarial value: $5,304 * F Ralph Dauterive, MD; Board Member/Senior Physician & VPMA; Distribution: $20,709; increase in actuarial value: $17,890 * Steven B Deitelzweig, MD; Sr Physician, Svc Line Ldr, Hospital Med; no distribution; increase in actuarial value: $5,855 * Richard D Guthrie, Jr, MD; Chief Quality Officer; no distribution; increase in actuarial value: $5,872 * Deryk G Jones, MD; Sr Physician, Section Head, Sports Medicine; no distribution; increase in actuarial value: $3,315 * Dennis Kay, MD; Board Member/Senior Physician & Service Line Leader; Distribution: $24,139; increase in actuarial value: $20,852 * Yvens G Laborde, MD; Reg Med Dir, WB Reg; no distribution; increase in actuarial value: $7,049 * George Loss, MD, PhD; Board Member/Senior Physician & Assoc. Medical Director-N.O. Reg; no distribution; increase in actuarial value: $3,415 * Jose Mena, MD; Sr Physician; Distribution: $8,511; increase in actuarial value: $7,352 * Richard V Milani, MD; Board Member/Senior Physician & Chief Clinical Transformation Officer; Distribution: $24,744; increase in actuarial value: $21,375 * Dawn Puente, MD; RMD, NO Comm Hosp; Distribution: $9,213; increase in actuarial value: $7,959 * Dana Smetherman, MD; Board Member/Senior Physician & Vice Chair; no distribution; increase in actuarial value: $6,518 * David E Taylor, MD; Board Member/Senior Physician & Chair; no distribution; increase in actuarial value: $4,542 The following people participate in a 457(f) non-qualified, unfunded, deferred compensation plan, which was adopted in 2013. The Plan allows for discretionary initial contributions, subject to a two-year vesting requirement; annual fixed contributions based on a percent of base pay and subject to a three-year vesting requirement; and annual discretionary contributions based on a percent of base pay or a flat-dollar amount and subject to a three-year vesting requirement. Following is a list of participants, any distributions made in 2015 and the increase in actuarial value during 2015, which is included within Schedule J, Part II, Column C. * Bradley Goodson; CEO Northshore Region; no distribution; no increase in actuarial value * Richard D Guthrie, Jr, MD; Chief Quality Officer; Distribution: $25,450; increase in actuarial value: $25,450 * Robert Hart, MD; Reg Med Dir, B.R. Reg; Distribution: $25,450; increase in actuarial value: $25,450 * Yvens G Laborde, MD; Reg Med Dir, WB Reg; no distribution; no increase in actuarial value * J Eric McMillen; CEO, Baton Rouge Region; no distribution; no increase in actuarial value * Richard V Milani, MD; Board Member/Senior Physician & Chief Clinical Transformation Officer; Distribution: $25,450; increase in actuarial value: $25,450 * Peter November; Secretary Exec VP CAO; Distribution: $50,900; increase in actuarial value: $50,900 * William W Pinsky, MD; Exec VP/Chief Academic Officer; Distribution: $32,161; increase in actuarial value: $32,161 * Dawn Puente, MD; RMD, NO Comm Hosp; no distribution; no increase in actuarial value * Beth E Walker; COO OMC-Jeff Hwy; no distribution; no increase in actuarial value * Robert Wolterman; CEO OMC-Jeff Hwy; Distribution: $25,450; increase in actuarial value: $25,450
Schedule J, Part I, Line 6a Compensation contingent on net earnings of the organization The Physician and Executive Compensation Committee of the Ochsner Clinic Foundation Board of Directors reviews and approves all officer executive incentive plans, which include those for the Officers: the President and CEO, COO, CFO, Treasurer, Chief Medical Officer, and Executive Vice Presidents. All the incentive payouts are audited by the Board Internal Audit Committee. For the 2014 incentive plan, which was paid in 2015, there were multiple weighted components which included System Financial & Growth Metrics, a Human Capital Metric, Quality Metrics and a Subjective metric based on their personal performance targets. Annually, the officers of Ochsner Health System review and approve incentive plans for the strategic and physician leadership groups. The plans are developed similar to the officer incentive plans with weighted components, including a subjective component based on personal performance. The CEO approves all bonuses for this group of management. All bonus amounts are provided in Schedule J Part II in Column B (ii).
Schedule J, Part I, Line 6b Compensation contingent on net earnings of a related organization SEE THE DISCLOSURE FOR SCH J, PART I, LINE 6A FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE INCENTIVE PLAN. THE SYSTEM FINANCIAL & GROWTH METRICS CAN RELATE TO NET EARNINGS OF THE RELATED ENTITIES IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments Subjective components of the incentive plans are described in description of Part I, Line 6. In addition, several non-fixed payments were made in 2015. The following were included in Schedule J Part II in Column B(ii): retention bonus and compensation related to board retreats.
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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