2018-08-08T12:59:42-05:00 2017-12-31 251616561 S R SNODGRASS PC 2009 MACKENZIE WAY SUITE 340 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA 16066 990 2017-01-01 231693176 AMERICAN BOARD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AMER 6106641175 111 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD No 241 BALA CYNWYD PA 190041075 GEORGE B BARTLEY MD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 6106641175 2018-08-07 1 DANELLE R STEWART CPA P00535522 7249340344 2018-08-07 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z GEORGE B BARTLEY MD 111 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD No 241 BALA CYNWYD PA 190041075 6849061 0 X WWW.ABOP.ORG X 1916 MN To serve the public by certifying ophthalmologists through the verification of competencies. 22 21 15 322 0 0 0 0 4367715 4379454 169347 277725 0 0 4537062 4657179 0 0 0 0 2421440 2437854 0 0 0 3390670 2319112 5812110 4756966 -1275048 -99787 7044146 7108710 1673351 1591467 5370795 5517243 X Founded in 1916, the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) is an independent, not-for-profit organization and the nation's first medical specialty certifying board. Our mission is to serve the public by certifying ophthalmologists through the verification of competencies. 1 0 Board Certification: Since 1916, over 30,000 ophthalmologists have challenged themselves to meet the rigorous certification standards established by the American Board of Ophthalmology. The first medical specialty board founded in the United States, the American Board of Ophthalmology awards the only medical specialty certificate in ophthalmology recognized by both the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA). Certification is granted to ophthalmologists who meet a series of accredited medical training requirements in ophthalmology; sign a practice pledge indicating their intent to practice with compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity; and complete an intensive evaluation process that includes both a written qualifying examination and an oral examination. Physicians who meet all of the requirements for initial certification become diplomates of the board and earn a certificate valid for a period of 10 years. Since the early 1990s, all diplomates who elect to retain an active certificate participate in periodic assessments of knowledge, judgment, and skill in addition to demonstrating a commitment to practice improvement. This process has been termed Maintenance of Certification (MOC).Successful candidates are certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology for a period of ten years. The ABO issued initial certificates to 501 persons in 2017. Maintenance of Certification embodies the principles of career-long learning and continuous improvement for the benefit of the public and the profession and aims to:1. establish and maintain high standards for patient care;2. provide physicians with the means to continually assess and improve their ability to meet these standards;3. ensure that physicians are being assessed by reliable and valid measures to continually improve patient care.Standards for high-quality ophthalmic care are based on six general competencies: patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice. The ABO, along with other surgical certifying boards, also recognizes a seventh competency in surgical or procedural skills. The ABO's maintenance of certification process is the only one for eye care specialists that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABO recertified 926 ophthalmologists in 2017. Certification of board certification status: The ABO provides primary source verification of board certification to the public, credentialing organizations, and other interested entities. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 25 0 1 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 22 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X BETH ANN COMBER ADMINISTRATOR 6106641175 111 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD SUITE 241 BALA CYNWYD PA 190041075 X JANE A BAILEY MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 15766 0 0 KEITH H BARATZ MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 12171 0 0 J DOUGLAS CAMERON MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 12479 0 0 SOPHIA CHUNG MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 16071 0 0 CLAUDE L COWAN MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 3794 0 0 K DAVID EPLEY MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 12803 0 0 STEVEN J GEDDE MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 11585 0 0 KENNETH M GOINS MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 9397 0 0 DAVID C HERMAN MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 5887 0 0 DALE K HEUER MD VICE CHAIR 4.00 0.00 X X 14222 0 0 DON O KIKKAWA MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 10150 0 0 LANNING B KLINE MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 8605 0 0 ANDREAS K LAUER MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 12177 0 0 PAUL P LEE MD CHAIR 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH NEHLS-RIKKERS MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 12337 0 0 HAROLD E SHAW JR MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 12821 0 0 BHAVNA P SHETH MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 19428 0 0 DEBRA J SHETLAR MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 11728 0 0 JULIA L STEVENS MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 12661 0 0 MATTHEW E FITZGERALD DrPH BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 10784 0 0 SCOTT WALLACE JD MBA BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 9664 0 0 GEORGE B BARTLEY MD CEO (Salary/benefits - see Sch. O) 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BETH ANN COMBER ADMINISTRATOR 50.00 0.00 X 205000 0 50700 MICK ENG IT MANAGER 40.00 0.00 X 129000 0 25800 BRIAN MARTIN IT COORDINATOR 40.00 0.00 X 112000 0 32100 680530 0 108600 3 0 1 0 MAYO CLINIC 200 1ST STREET SW ROCHESTER MN 55905 Dr. Bartley's services to ABO 579280 1 EXAMINATION FEES 541900 4206381 4206381 EXAM DEVELOPMENT 541900 158664 158664 INT'L TRAINED OPHTHALMOLOGISTS PI 541900 7000 7000 CERTIFICATION DIPLOMAS 541900 3715 3715 VERIFICATION CHARGES 541900 3145 3145 549 549 4379454 164859 164859 2304748 2191882 112866 112866 112866 4657179 4379454 0 277725 685579 1184035 225014 248039 95187 40950 30525 32561 107829 30170 152982 36491 154762 162458 56303 EXAMINATION ADMIN 1136335 PROGRAM EXPENSES 377746 4756966 289794 278100 13094 13095 25000 184356 159399 226539 1932739 1796822 277552 135917 6277775 6269171 1532 1532 7044146 7108710 104826 50792 1568525 1540675 1673351 1591467 X 0 0 0 0 5370795 5517243 5370795 5517243 7044146 7108710 -99787 246235 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 320033 248290 71743 1612706 1548532 64174 135917 X 4870852 246235 246235 4624617 32561 1 32562 4657179 4724404 0 4724404 32561 1 32562 4756966 Part X, Line 2: The Board accounts for uncertainties in income taxes in accordance with authoritative guidance, which presents a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority. Measurement of the tax uncertainty occurs if the recognition threshold has been met. Management determined that there were no tax uncertainties that met the recognition threshold for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. The organization's federal exempt organization business income tax returns for 2017, 2016, and 2015 remain subject to examination by the IRS. The board's policy is to recognize interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Rounding 1. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Rounding 1. X X X X 0 0 0 BETH ANN COMBER ADMINISTRATOR 205000 0 0 0 0 0 41000 0 9700 0 255700 0 0 0 MICK ENG IT MANAGER 129000 0 0 0 0 0 25800 0 0 0 154800 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 Successfully piloted in 2017, Quarterly Questions is an exam alternative program designed to assess the knowledge of practicing ophthalmologists. The program uses a longitudinal assessment model where a pass/fail decision is made on a Diplomate's performance over time. As of 2019, Quarterly Questions will replace the Demonstration of Cognitive Knowledge (DOCK) examination for all Diplomates. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 There shall be an executive committee of the board of directors consisting of the chair, vice-chair, CEO, public directors in their second term, and the chairs of the written examinations committee, the oral examinations committee, finance committee, admissions committee, nominating and governance committee, examiners committee and the maintenance of certification committee. During the period between regular meetings of the board of directors, the executive committee shall be vested with all powers and authority which the board of directors may exercise, provided the actions of such executive committee shall not revoke prior but still effective action taken by the board of directors. The executive committee shall report its actions to the board of directors at each regular meeting of the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Management engages an accounting firm to draft the Form 990. The Form then is reviewed by the ABO's Finance Committee and then by all members of the Board of Directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The ABO's Conflict of Interest policy is sent to all members of the Board of Directors and all employees each year. Each person is required to acknowledge, in writing, receipt and review of the policy and to disclose any known, potential, or perceived conflicts. The Credentials Committee reviews the disclosure forms, seeks further information when potential conflicts are identified, and works with the individuals to eliminate the conflicts. If a board member has a conflict that cannot be eliminated, he or she is recused from any relevant decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The ABO covers board director travel, lodging, and meal expenses (meal reimbursement is limited to $75/day). A per diem of $1,000 is provided to board directors for meeting days that fall during the work week (approximately three days for each meeting). In addition to meetings, the board directors work without compensation approximately 10% or 4 hours per week on ABO-related activities. Total compensation for individual directors may vary based on their participation in additional ABO activities. The CEO's compensation is assessed annually, dependent on performance, and determined by the executive director compensation committee using a formula based on the Association of American Medical Colleges faculty survey. Staff compensation ranges are determined based on job scope and performance in reference to an independent salary survey that includes both national and local benchmarks. This survey is conducted every two to three years with annual updates. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available on the ABO website. Form 990, Page 7, Part VII, Column B: The CEO is considered a part time employee who works for the ABO at 80% time. This is based on a 50-hour work week. Members of the ABO board of directors spend an average of 10% of a 40-hour work week performing board-related activities. The work varies according to the Director's committee responsibilities. The staff work a standard 40-hour work week. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a, (22): Dr. Bartley is employed by the Mayo Clinic, where he sees patients and performs surgery one day per week (0.2 FTE). The ABO renumerates the Mayo Clinic for the balance of his professional time (0.8 FTE) all of which is devoted to ABO responsibilities. His compensation is set at 80% (given his 0.8 FTE as ABO CEO) of the 75th percentile for ophthalmology department chairs from a salary survey from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Of note, Dr. Bartley served as Chair of the Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology from 1992 - 2001, and as Chief Executive Officer of Mayo Clinic in Florida from 2002 - 2008.