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103575751 X -9990733 -16999491 -9990733 -16999491 71239942 86576260 -7008758 0 X false true X true false X X X 2 Ochsner Community Hospitals 205297040 3 true 0 0 Ochsner Clinic Foundation 720502505 3 true 0 0 2 0 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true Schedule A, Part I, Line 12g(vi) Support Ochsner Health System does not provide monetary support. Ochsner Health System provides management and support services to its supported organizations, Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Ochsner Community Hospitals. 385625 381749 3876 3402738 1720231 1682507 85977316 48868094 37109222 23726700 23726700 62522305 PROJECT COST CAPITALIZATION 5216172 5216172 CAPITAL LEASES 5719190 WORKERS COMPENSATION LIABILITY 306318 457F DEFERRED COMP PLAN LONG TERM 2113595 DUE TO RELATED PARTIES 38682892 46821995 X Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The text of the footnote to the consolidated financial statements that reports the liability for uncertain tax positions is as follows: "OHS and its subsidiaries qualify as tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(a) and are described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are exempt from federal and state income taxes. 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The statute of limitations remains open for tax years 2013 through 2016 in OHS' main tax jurisdictions." true REBUILD LOUISIANA 900 N 3RD ST BATON ROUGE LA 70802 811464694 State of Louisiana 125000 CONTRIBUTION COALITION TO PROTECT AMERICA'S HEALTH CARE PO BOX 30211 BETHESDA MD 208240211 522253225 501(c)(4) 80000 CONTRIBUTION UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND 1100 POYDRAS ST NEW ORLEANS LA 70163 131624241 501(c)(3) 75000 CONTRIBUTION THE FOUNDATION FOR HISTORIC LOUISIANA 502 NORTH BLVD BATON ROUGE LA 70802 720642810 501(c)(3) 50000 CONTRIBUTION UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS 2000 LAKESHORE DRIVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70148 237080203 501(c)(3) 38295 CONTRIBUTION JEFFERSON PARISH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 700 CHURCHILL PKWY AVONDALE LA 70094 200334197 501(c)(3) 25000 CONTRIBUTION THE IDEA VILLAGE 515 GIROD ST NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 450470675 501(c)(3) 25000 CONTRIBUTION BETTER THAN EZRA FOUNDATION 326 LAFAYETTE ST HOUMA LA 70360 208014826 501(c)(3) 25000 CONTRIBUTION HOGS FOR THE CAUSE 2236 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 320273586 501(c)(3) 15000 CONTRIBUTION TRES DOUX FOUNDATION PO BOX 792054 NEW ORLEANS LA 70179 810762986 501(c)(3) 15000 CONTRIBUTION NEW ORLEANS COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE 650 POYDRAS ST NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 412162126 501(c)(3) 12500 CONTRIBUTION LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION 2701 KINGMAN ST METAIRIE LA 70006 721454097 501(c)(3) 10000 CONTRIBUTION OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION 1514 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121 720502505 501(c)(3) 10000 CONTRIBUTION THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM 945 MAGAZINE ST NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 721200790 501(c)(3) 10000 CONTRIBUTION AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 2424 EDENBORN AVE METAIRIE LA 70001 131623888 501(c)(3) 16000 CONTRIBUTION FOREKIDS FOUNDATION 11005 LAPALCO BLVD AVONDALE LA 70094 581940111 501(c)(3) 9073 CONTRIBUTION LOUISIANA FIRE SOCCER CLUB 1918 18TH ST KENNER LA 70062 721025278 501(c)(3) 9000 CONTRIBUTION JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT 5100 ORLEANS AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70124 720469314 501(c)(3) 7500 CONTRIBUTION LOUISIANA PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY FOUNDATION 2137 A QUAL RUN DR BATON ROUGE LA 70808 721476551 501(c)(3) 7500 CONTRIBUTION LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FOUNDATION 365 CANAL STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 320347291 501(c)(3) 5650 CONTRIBUTION GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC 1100 POYDRAS ST NEW ORLEANS LA 70163 720272090 501(C)(6) 5550 CONTRIBUTION BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PO BOX 1146 METAIRIE LA 70004 720408954 501(c)(3) 5500 CONTRIBUTION CRIMESTOPPERS INC PO BOX 55249 METAIRIE LA 70005 720941292 501(c)(3) 5175 CONTRIBUTION 22 1 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Assistance provided to other organizations is monitored by the normal accounts payable process that the organization has in place, which requires tiered approval and substantiation of all payments. 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In 2016, Ochsner's CEO was allowed to fly on a charter flight on an occasion where no other airfare was available. In addition, Ochsner hosts an annual retreat for its Board of Directors and Senior Management. 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 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 was reported as taxable compensation to the employees or Board Members. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up payments The Community 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. 18 Board Members received gross-up payments in 2016. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment THE FOLLOWING SEVERANCE PAYMENTS WERE MADE IN 2016: * JOSEPH BISORDI, EXECUTIVE VP, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $591,240 * JAN BRIEN, VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,009 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, THEIR TITLE WITH THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATION, AND ANY DISTRIBUTIONS MADE IN 2016. * WARNER THOMAS, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; DISTRIBUTION OF $737,400 * PATRICK QUINLAN, M.D., FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; NO DISTRIBUTION * MICHAEL HULEFELD, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; NO DISTRIBUTION * PETER NOVEMBER, SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; NO DISTRIBUTION * SCOTT POSECAI, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; DISTRIBUTION OF $516,360 * BOBBY BRANNON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER; NO DISTRIBUTION ROBERT I HART, 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 ONE VESTING PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021. THE BENEFIT WILL BE FUNDED IN A TRUST ACCOUNT WITH CAPITAL ONE BANK. THERE WAS NO DISTRIBUTION IN 2016. 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. THE AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED IN 2016 WAS $406,037. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED PAYMENTS FROM 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 FOUNDATION 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, THEIR TITLE IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM, AND ANY DISTRIBUTIONS MADE IN 2016. * WILLIAM A PINSKY, MD; EXECUTIVE VP, CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER; DISTRIBUTION: $42,114 THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE RECEIVED PAYMENTS FROM A 457(F) NON-QUALIFIED, UNFUNDED, DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, WHICH WAS ADOPTED IN 2013. THE PLAN ALLOWS FOR 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, THEIR TITLES IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM, AND ANY DISTRIBUTIONS MADE IN 2016. * MICHELLE DODENHOFF; SENIOR VP & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER; DISTRIBUTION: $27,664 * DAVID M GAINES; CEO-SYSTEM RETAIL AND MARKETING; DISTRIBUTION: $24,408 * ROBERT HART, MD; REG MED DIR, B.R. REG; DISTRIBUTION: $25,425 * MICHAEL L LOUVIERE; SYSTEM VP, SUPPLY CHAIN; DISTRIBUTION: $33,561 * MARK S MULLER; SENIOR VP-STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; DISTRIBUTION: $53,901 * PETER NOVEMBER; SECRETARY EXEC VP CAO; DISTRIBUTION: $58,986 * WILLIAM W PINSKY, MD; EXEC VP/CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER; DISTRIBUTION: $32,707 Schedule J, Part I, Line 6a Compensation contingent on net earnings of the organization The Physician and Executive Compensation Committee of the Ochsner Health System 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 2015 incentive plan, which was paid in 2016, 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. The system financial & growth metrics can relate to the net earnings of the organization, as the bonus amount can increase or decrease depending on whether the financial targets are met. However, no employee is paid a percentage of net earnings. All 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, AS THE BONUS AMOUNT CAN INCREASE OR DECREASE DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE FINANCIAL TARGETS ARE MET. HOWEVER, NO EMPLOYEE IS PAID A PERCENTAGE OF NET EARNINGS. Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments The Physician and Executive Compensation Committee of the Ochsner Health System 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 2015 incentive plan, which was paid in 2016, 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). In addition, non-fixed payments were made in 2016. The following were included in Schedule J Part II in Column B(iii): Spousal travel and entertainment at board retreats as well as gross-up in compensation related to imputed income. MICHELLE DODENHOFF EMPLOYEE RETENTION X 125000 34414 false false false 34414 Jones Walker LLP Independent Contractor 2519214 Mr. Hines, a Director of Ochsner Health System, is managing partner of the Jones Walker Law Firm, which performs legal services for Ochsner. false Benjamin Pinsky Son of William Pinsky, MD, a Key Employee of OHS 54368 Compensation as employee false Schedule L, Part II Loans To and From Interested Persons The loan described in Part II is a form of compensation designed to encourage employee retention. It is forgiven over a specified period if the employee remains with the organization for the entire period, and must be paid by the employee only under certain circumstances including termination. Any loan forgiveness is treated as taxable compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Material differences in voting rights THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PROVIDE THAT NO ACTION OF THE BOARD MAY BE RESOLVED UNLESS A MAJORITY OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS PRESENT APPROVE THE MATTER. THUS, EVEN IN SITUATIONS WHERE THERE IS NOT AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS IN OFFICE, THOSE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS IN OFFICE CONTROL OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM'S ACTIVITIES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Dr. Quinlan and Mr. Suquet - Business relationship, Mr. Hines and Mr. LeCorgne - Business relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body One or more members of senior management review the return. The return is also reviewed by Ernst & Young, LLP, the company's tax advisors. The Audit and Oversight Committee, which is comprised of independent directors, is then provided the return prior to the filing date and given the opportunity to review and discuss the return with management/staff. The meeting to review the 2016 return was held on October 30, 2017. A copy of the return is then provided to each member of the Board of Directors electronically and comments are solicited from the entire Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees of Ochsner Health System and its subsidiaries are required to complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure form and when a change in business circumstances occurs. The Conflict of Interest Program Administrator reviews disclosures and determines whether action is necessary or if the disclosure needs to be reviewed by the Conflict of Interest Steering Committee. Ochsner Health System requires annual certification that the relationships disclosed during a preceding calendar year are complete and accurate and to obtain information on any new relationships. The Conflict of Interest Steering Committee will make mitigation recommendations including, but not limited to, divestiture and termination of employment. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official All CEO and officer compensation and benefits arrangements, including salary and bonus incentive plans, are reviewed and approved by the Executive and Senior Physician Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (Compensation Committee). No substantive change to the compensation or benefits packages is made until Committee approval is granted in accordance with Intermediate Sanctions guidelines. The Compensation Committee is without conflicts of interest and uses an independent external consultant. Appropriate data is applied to determine the comparability of fair market value pay and all actions are appropriately documented. In order to meet the requirements of the IRS Intermediate Sanctions regulations, the Compensation Committee identified the "disqualified individuals" that are in a position to exercise substantial influence over the company's operations. These individuals are the members of the Executive Officers Committee (EOC), Regional Medical Directors, physician board members and Section Heads for key departments. For disqualified individuals, the compensation review also includes the cost of benefits such as the company portion of medical and dental benefits, malpractice insurance, payments for 401K matching and pension payments. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees A different review process is used for Physicians. Annually, the Physician Compensation department reviews the compensation of each employed physician. This review includes a comparison of physician salaries against national survey data for their specialty. The Physician Compensation department compiles the compensation data for each physician including base salary, stipends, on-call pay, etc. Each physician's compensation as well as the total work Relative Value Units (RVUs) are compared to the survey data. Compensation for other non-officer and non-physician key employees is reviewed by senior executives who take market value research into consideration when determining compensation levels. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public Financial statements for Ochsner Health System are made available to the public quarterly via www.dacbond.com. All governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon written request to the Audit Services Department. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION EXPLANATION COMPENSATION FROM INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM Many of the individuals listed in Part VII and Schedule J hold positions with related 501(c)(3) organizations. For each of these individuals, the compensation listed is received from the related organization, and the compensation is for the individual's role as an employee of the related organization and the integrated health system. The amount of time shown for each as "Average Hours Per Week Devoted To Position" consists primarily of his/her time spent on his/her role with Ochsner Health System. In reality, his/her time is spent on fulfilling responsibilities through their roles with the related organization and/or across all other organizations in the integrated health system, and may be more evenly distributed. The following is a list of the individuals with such circumstances, each person's title with the related organization, and the related organization that employs each individual. * Vincent R Adolph, MD; Section Head, Pediatric Surgery; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Bobby C Brannon; Exec VP & Treasurer; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * David Carmouche; Sr. VP, President-Ochsner Health Network; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Pedro Cazabon, MD; Assoc Medical Director, Primary Care, OMC-Jefferson Hwy / Section Head, General Internal Medicine; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Richard E Deichmann, Jr. MD; Academic Leader, Internal Medicine; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Steven B Deitelzweig, MD; Medical Director Business Development and Service Line Leader Hospital Medicine; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Richard D Guthrie, Jr, MD; Chief Quality Officer; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Dennis Kay, MD; Service Line Leader, Department of Radiology; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * George Loss, MD, PhD; Assoc Reg Med Dir, Surgical Services / System Chairman, Department of Surgery / Chief, Multi-Organ Transplant Institute; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * E Edward Martin, Jr, MD; Reg Med Dir - N.S. Reg; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * William A McDade, MD; EVP/Chief Academic Officer; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Dawn Pevey; System VP of Services Lines; Ochsner Health System * William W Pinsky, MD; EVP/Chief Academic Officer; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Dawn Puente, MD; Reg Med Dir, NO Comm Hosp; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Timothy L Riddell MD; Associate Medical Director, Family Practice; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Dana Smetherman, MD; Vice Chairman, Department of Radiology; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * David E Taylor, MD; Chairman, Department of Pulmonary Diseases; Ochsner Clinic Foundation * Cristina R Wheat; Former Chief Counsel; Ochsner Clinic Foundation Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION EXPLANATION - OFFICERS COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DEVOTED TO POSITION Compensation for Warner Thomas, Michael Hulefeld, Scott Posecai, Peter November, and Bobby Brannon includes all compensation related to the integrated Ochsner Health System, which includes Ochsner Health System (OHS, EIN 20-5296918), Ochsner Clinic Foundation (OCF, EIN 72-0502505) and Ochsner Community Hospitals (OCH, EIN 20-5297040), all related 501(c)(3) organizations. Other members of the integrated health system are charged a portion of these amounts. The amount of time shown for Mr. Thomas, Mr. Hulefeld, Mr. November, and Mr. Posecai as "average hours per week devoted to position" on this form consists primarily of their role as an Officer of the integrated health system. Additional time spent on boards, committees and through fulfilling other responsibilities as an Officer of the other Ochsner organizations is shown as a nominal amount, but in reality the time is more evenly distributed across all entities. Average hours worked for Mr. Brannon is shown as a nominal amount, with the majority of his time displayed on the Ochsner Clinic Foundation return, but in reality his time is more evenly distributed amongst all entities in fulfilling his duties. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION EXPLANATION - DIRECTORS COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DEVOTED TO POSITION Those directors listed as "Board Member/Senior Physician" are compensated entirely due to their role as an employee of a member of the integrated health system. The amount of time shown for those Directors listed as "Board Member/Senior Physician" as "average hours per week devoted to position" on the Form 990 for Ochsner Clinic Foundation (EIN 72-0502505) consists primarily of their role as an employee of Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Additional time spent on boards, committees and through fulfilling other responsibilities as a member of one or more Boards of the varied Ochsner organizations is shown as a nominal amount for Ochsner Health System and/or Ochsner Community Hospitals. As a Senior Physician Director of an integrated health system, these individuals devote their time to board activities of all 501(c)(3) members of the system to varying degrees including Ochsner Health System, Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Ochsner Community Hospitals. The amount of time shown for those Directors listed as "Community Directors" for "average hours per week devoted to position" on the Form 990 for Ochsner Clinic Foundation (EIN 72-0502505) includes time spent on boards, on committees and through fulfilling other responsibilities as a member of the Board of varied Ochsner organizations. Additional time spent on boards, committees and through fulfilling other responsibilities as a member of one or more Boards of the varied Ochsner organizations is shown as a nominal amount for Ochsner Health System and/or Ochsner Community Hospitals. As a Community Director of an integrated health system, each Community Director devotes time to all 501(c)(3) members of the system to varying degrees including Ochsner Health System, Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Ochsner Community Hospitals. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION EXPLANATION - KEY EMPLOYEES KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATED BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DEVOTED TO POSITION Dr. David Carmouche, Dr. Richard Guthrie, Dr. William Pinsky, and Dr. William McDade were employed and compensated by Ochsner Clinic Foundation (EIN 72-0502505), 501(c)(3), a related organization. Their time is split between the related organization and Ochsner Health System, but in all other respects they meet the requirements of a Key Employee of Ochsner Health System. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION EXPLANATION - COMMUNITY DIRECTORS COMPENSATION OF COMMUNITY DIRECTORS COMMUNITY DIRECTORS ARE VOLUNTEERS AND ARE NOT PAID A STIPEND OR OTHER COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OCHSNER AS BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMPENSATION OF COMMUNITY DIRECTORS THAT IS REPORTED FOR THE YEAR 2016 CONSISTS OF OCHSNER'S PAYMENTS (EITHER DIRECTLY OR AS REIMBURSEMENT) OF EXPENSES INCURRED FOR MEETING OR TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE BOARD. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Audit Committee The process regarding the committee responsible for the audit, review, or compilation of the organization's financial statements and selection of an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year. Ochsner Health Foundation 1512 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121 452211764 Philanthropic Support LA 0 0 Ochsner Health System Ochsner Clinic Foundation 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121 720502505 Patient Care LA 501(c)(3) 3 Ochsner Health System true Ochsner Community Hospitals 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121 205297040 Patient Care LA 501(c)(3) 3 Ochsner Health System true Ochsner System Protection Company 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121 271170999 Captive Insurance LA 501(c)(3) Type I Ochsner Clinic Foundation true Brent House Corporation 1512 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121 720872457 Rents hotel rooms to patients/guests of Ochsner facilities. LA 501(c)(3) Type I Ochsner Clinic Foundation true OMCNS Medical Facilities Inc 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121 472642764 Real Estate Title Holding Company LA 501(c)(2) Ochsner Clinic Foundation true EBR Medical Facilities Inc 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121 471267935 Real Estate Title Holding Company DE 501(c)(2) Ochsner Clinic Foundation true OCF Medical Facilities Inc 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121 464381058 Real Estate Title Holding Company DE 501(c)(2) Ochsner Clinic Foundation true Ochsner Health Partners LLC 2941 Lake Vista Drive Lewisville TX 75067 811116852 Healthcare DE NA N/A Satyr Clinical Services Inc 1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA 70121 464147298 Medical Services-Indigent Care LA Ochsner Clinic Foundation C Corporation 6574544 418680 1 true Community Medical Group-St Charles Inc 320 Somerulos St Baton Rouge LA 708026129 463447107 Clinical Services LA Satyr Clinical Services Inc C Corporation 210995 0 1 true Deuteron Realty 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121 721079347 Nominee Real Estate Corporation LA Ochsner Clinic Foundation C Corporation 0 1000 1 true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false true true false false Brent House Corporation K 882582 Intercompany Billings - Mkt Value Ochsner Clinic Foundation K 1294006 Intercompany Billings - Mkt Value Ochsner Clinic Foundation M 718825 Intercompany Billings - Mkt Value Ochsner Clinic Foundation P 109865 Intercompany Billings - Mkt Value Brent House Corporation Q 466046 Intercompany Billings - Mkt Value Ochsner Clinic Foundation Q 177586359 Intercompany Billings - Mkt Value Ochsner Community Hospitals Q 10777233 Intercompany Billings - Mkt Value Schedule R, Part IV Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation Satyr Clinical Services, Inc., a Louisiana non-profit corporation, has, as its sole member, Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Community Medical Group-St. Charles, Inc., a Louisiana non-profit corporation, is a non-member, non-stock corporation that is controlled by Satyr Clinical Services. Satyr Clinical Services and Community Medical Group-St. Charles, Inc., in conjunction with several other non-profit entities owned by other hospitals in the region, contract with providers to deliver physician and other healthcare services to low income and needy residents. Deuteron Realty, Inc. is an inactive nominee corporation.