THOMPSON ONCOLOGY GROUP DBA COVENANT HEALTH ONCOLOGY GROUP: Form 990, tax year 2016

View the entire original 990 at ProPublica ↗

Organization
THOMPSON ONCOLOGY GROUP DBA COVENANT HEALTH ONCOLOGY GROUP (EIN 62-1619239)
Tax period
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31
Filed
2017-11-15
IRS object ID
201733199349302518
Schema version
2016v3.0
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2017-11-15T08:11:37-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2016-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2016-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN621619239EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Thompson Oncology GroupBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlTHOMBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone8653746864PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11420 Centerpoint Blvd Bldg CAddressLine1Txt
CityKnoxvilleCityNm
State AbbreviationTNStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP379321960ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonJOHN T GEPPIPersonNm
Person TitleEVP/CFOPersonTitleTxt
Phone8653746872PhoneNum
Signature2017-11-01SignatureDt

Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation

IP Address IPAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
I Pv4 Address168.85.177.4IPv4AddressTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IP2017-11-15IPDt
IP Tm08:59:53IPTm
IP TimezoneESIPTimezoneCd
Filing License TypePFilingLicenseTypeCd
At Submission Creation Device Id3B732C0E83A9A114577FAE24D8A6CA22539D5478AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId
At Submission Filing Device Id1A60F2F6DD0E05726DB0B6B3333906EA962A345DAtSubmissionFilingDeviceId
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2016TaxYr
Build TS2021-01-29 14:40:06ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerJames D VanderSteegPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1100 Ft Sanders W BlvdAddressLine1Txt
CityKnoxvilleCityNm
State AbbreviationTNStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP37922ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$5,826,575GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website Addresswww.thompsoncancer.com/togWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1995FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateTNLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionThompson Oncology Group is a multi-location physician practice located in East Tennessee. It is a member of the Covenant Health system.ActivityOrMissionDesc
Voting Members Governing Body22VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt
Voting Members Independent16VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee111TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers16TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$0TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm$0NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants$0PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$0CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$6,239,345PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$5,814,968CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income$0PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income-$79CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$3,031PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$11,607CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$6,242,376PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$5,826,496CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$0PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$0CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
PY Benefits Paid To Members$0PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$12,569,968PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$10,529,405CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense$0CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$3,741,007PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$4,463,038CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$16,310,975PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$14,992,443CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses-$10,068,599PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses-$9,165,947CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$1,381,536TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$1,491,540TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$3,659,198TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$1,920,663TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY-$2,277,662NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY-$429,123NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionThompson Oncology Group provides quality healthcare, in alignment with Covenant Health's mission to serve the community by improving the quality of life through better health, regardless of a patient's ability to pay.MissionDesc
Significant New Program SrvcYes (1)SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$12,897,466ExpenseAmt
Revenue$4,980,780RevenueAmt
DescMedical Office Visits: See Schedule O.Medical Office Visits: Expenses $12,897,466 Revenue: $4,980,780Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) provides oncology services to cancer patients throughout seven counties in East Tennessee. TOG provided 46,888 patient visits in 2016. The physicians employ a multidisciplinary team approach to cancer care. The goal is to give each patient the best possibility for success in the fight against cancer. The medical oncologists utilize the latest technology and chemotherapy drugs available to provide chemotherapy treatments.TOG physicians work closely with medical professionals at Thompson Cancer Survival Center with ongoing research for more effective ways to prevent, treat, and cure cancer. The physicians and staff are committed to the community and determined to deliver cancer care with integrity and compassion and to keep the patient at the center of everything they do. TOG physicians and clinicians also assist in the education of the general public by promoting and supporting community outreach programs relating to the treatment and prevention of cancer.Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$1,298,417ExpenseAmt
Revenue$541,043RevenueAmt
DescPalliative Care: See Schedule O.Palliative Care: Expenses $1,298,417 Revenue: $541,043Palliative Care is a medical specialty focusing on the management of symptoms in patients with acute, chronic, or life threatening illness, regardless of the diagnosis. These symptoms might include, but are not limited to, pain, nausea, shortness of breath, and fluid retention. Palliative care strives to help patients better understand treatment options and customize treatments to meet individual needs. The goal is to promote the highest quality of life for patients and their families. Palliative care can be delivered any time during a patient's illness, while he or she is being treated in a hospital, and can be provided in conjunction with all other medical treatments. The palliative care team provided 5,277 visits in 2016.Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$316,159ExpenseAmt
Revenue$3,071RevenueAmt
DescStem Cell: See Schedule O.Stem Cell: Expenses $316,159 Revenue: $3,071Thompson started an autologous stem cell transplant program in August 1997. An autologous stem cell transplant's goal is to restore the body's ability to make normal blood cells after high-dose chemotherapy or radiation, using a patient's own blood-forming stem cells. Thompson's Stem Cell Program is the only program in East Tennessee to earn an accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy. Fewer than 200 sites in the nation have this honor.Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$297,976ExpenseAmt
Revenue$290,074RevenueAmt
DescOther Program Services include a specialty in gynecological cancer.Desc
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Other Prog Srvc Expense$297,976TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt
Total Other Prog Srvc Revenue$290,074TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt
Total Program Service Expenses$14,810,018TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
Described In Section501c3Yes (1)DescribedInSection501c3Ind
Schedule B Required0ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying Activities0LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Temp Or Permanent Endowments0TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other Sec0ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other AssetsYes (1)ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other Liabilities0ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl Stmt0IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign Activities0ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To Org0MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To Individuals0MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities0FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
Grants To Organizations0GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To Individuals0GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt Bonds0TaxExemptBondsInd
Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans0EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd
PY Excess Benefit Trans0PYExcessBenefitTransInd
Loan Outstanding0LoanOutstandingInd
Grant To Related Person0GrantToRelatedPersonInd
Business Rln With Org Mem0BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd
Business Rln With Fam Mem0BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd
Business Rln With Officer Ent0BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd
Deductible Non Cash Contri0DeductibleNonCashContriInd
Deductible Art Contribution0DeductibleArtContributionInd
Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded Entity0DisregardedEntityInd
Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
Related Organization Ctrl Ent0RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org0TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd
Activities Conducted Prtshp0ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd
Schedule O RequiredYes (1)ScheduleORequiredInd
IRP Document40IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G0IRPDocumentW2GCnt
Backup Wthld ComplianceYes (1)BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee111EmployeeCnt
Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (1)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit0UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Foreign Financial Account0ForeignFinancialAccountInd
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions0NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contributions0QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Form8282 Property Disposed Of0Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
Governing Body Voting Members22GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt
Independent Voting Member16IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business Rln0FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt Duties0DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org DocumentsYes (1)ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or Stockholders0MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board Members0ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To Approva0DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (1)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing AddressYes (1)OfficerMailingAddressInd
Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
Form990 Provided To Gvrn BodyYes (1)Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd
Conflict Of Interest PolicyYes (1)ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
Annual Disclosure Covered PrsnYes (1)AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd
Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (1)CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process OtherYes (1)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
Other WebsiteYes (X)OtherWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Nancy BeckBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone8653746864PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11420 Centerpoint Blvd Bldg CAddressLine1Txt
CityKnoxvilleCityNm
State AbbreviationTNStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP379321960ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (32 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtOfficerOfficerIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeIndFormer Ofcr Director TrusteeFormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd
Ed Anderson
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$1,442$0
Gerald Boyd
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$1,449$0
Dr Willard Campbell
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Dr Michael Casey
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$2,003$0
Dr Mitchell Dickson
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$2,060$0
Pamela P Fansler
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Homer Fischer
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
James Fitzsimmons
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$1,603$0
Jim Johnson Jr
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Amber Krupacs
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Eddie Mannis
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Timothy Matthews
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$2,357$0
Larry Mauldin
Chairman0.001.00Yes (X)$0$1,254$0
Dr Joseph Metcalf
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$14,546$0
Alvin Nance
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$1,464$0
Roger Osborne
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$1,268$0
Carl Storms
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$1,599$0
Joseph E Sutter
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$1,415$0
Richard Swanson
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
David C Verble
Director0.001.00Yes (X)$0$1,369$0
James D VanderSteeg
President & CEO0.0050.00Yes (X)$0$1,250,463$134,588Yes (X)
Anthony L Spezia
CEO - Emeritus0.0040.00Yes (X)$0$3,938,085$60,444Yes (X)
John T Geppi
EVP / CFO0.0050.00$0$831,637$27,957Yes (X)
Monty Scott
Interim President & CAO10.0040.00$0$225,333$31,277Yes (X)
Mitzi Anderson
VP - Financial Services25.0025.00$0$107,085$24,540Yes (X)
Thomas Repine MD
Physician - Oncologist62.000.00$791,890$0$38,533Yes (X)
Richard T Grapski MD
Physician - Oncologist62.000.00$739,486$0$30,947Yes (X)
Michelene Liebman MD
Physician - Oncologist62.000.00$693,636$0$31,157Yes (X)
Michael Thompson MD
Physician - Oncologist62.000.00$650,108$0$37,691Yes (X)
Samuel S McCachren Jr MD
Physician - Oncologist62.000.00$614,284$0$31,365Yes (X)
Gordon Lintz
Former President & CAO0.0050.00$0$324,161$19,072Yes (X)
Jeremy Biggs
Former Interim President & CAO0.0055.00$0$358,301$11,942Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$3,489,404TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$7,068,894TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$479,513TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K18IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedYes (1)FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (3 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCdServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
Comphealth Inc
PO Box 972651DallasTX75397Staffing Service$480,279
Linde Health Care Staffing Inc
PO Box 915241DallasTX75391Staffing Service$286,629
Cancer Carepoint
17 Executive Park DrAtlantaGA30329Staffing Service$104,145
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K3CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescMedical ServicesDesc
Business622110BusinessCd
Total Revenue Column$5,814,968TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$5,814,968RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$5,814,968TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$10,192RealAmt

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$0RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$10,192RealAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$10,192TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$10,192ExclusionAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$79OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other-$79OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column-$79TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion-$79ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescMiscellaneousDesc
Business900099BusinessCd
Total Revenue Column$1,415TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$1,415ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$1,415OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$5,826,496TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$5,814,968RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$11,528ExclusionAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$9,399,373TotalAmt
Program Services$9,399,373ProgramServicesAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$197,431TotalAmt
Program Services$197,431ProgramServicesAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$505,235TotalAmt
Program Services$505,235ProgramServicesAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$427,366TotalAmt
Program Services$427,366ProgramServicesAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$134,902TotalAmt
Management And General$134,902ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$47,523TotalAmt
Management And General$47,523ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$909,811TotalAmt
Program Services$909,811ProgramServicesAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$164,578TotalAmt
Program Services$164,578ProgramServicesAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$821,971TotalAmt
Program Services$821,971ProgramServicesAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$20,032TotalAmt
Program Services$20,032ProgramServicesAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$45,415TotalAmt
Program Services$45,415ProgramServicesAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$199,579TotalAmt
Program Services$199,579ProgramServicesAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$63,616TotalAmt
Program Services$63,616ProgramServicesAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmt
Temporary Employees$924,379$924,379
Charity Care$388,672$388,672
Recruitment$335,587$335,587
Medical Supplies & Equi$259,771$259,771

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$147,202TotalAmt
Program Services$147,202ProgramServicesAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,992,443TotalAmt
Program Services$14,810,018ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$182,425ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$785BOYAmt
EOY$710EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-$66,435BOYAmt
EOY-$62,063EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$136,146BOYAmt
EOY$224,080EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,480BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$31,674BOYAmt
EOY$33,251EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$2,412,098LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$1,287,037LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,269,398BOYAmt
EOY$1,125,061EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,488BOYAmt
EOY$170,501EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,381,536BOYAmt
EOY$1,491,540EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,659,198BOYAmt
EOY$1,920,663EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,659,198BOYAmt
EOY$1,920,663EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-$2,277,662BOYAmt
EOY-$429,123EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-$2,277,662BOYAmt
EOY-$429,123EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,381,536BOYAmt
EOY$1,491,540EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$9,165,947ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$11,014,486OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$212,323OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$132,107DepreciationAmt
Book Value$80,216BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,098,546OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,154,930DepreciationAmt
Book Value$943,616BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$101,229OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$101,229BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$1,125,061TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescDue from Affiliates, NetDesc
Book Value$170,501BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$170,501TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePart X, Line 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationNote B to the consolidated audited financial statements of Covenant Health, parent company to Thompson Oncology Group, reads in part: "Income Taxes: Covenant and certain of its subsidiaries or controlled entities are exempt from income taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes on qualifying activities has been made for these entities in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. However, certain entities and operations are subject to income taxes (see Note G). Note G reads in part: "Covenant had no unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2016 and 2015. As such, no interest or penalties were recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets related to unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2016, tax returns for 2013 through 2016 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Covenant has no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition or disclosure under GAAP at December 31, 2016 or 2015."ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (1)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (11 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
James D VanderSteeg
President & CEO$0$782,820$0$358,750$0$108,893$0$111,850$0$22,738$0$1,385,051$0$0
Anthony L Spezia
CEO - Emeritus$0$440,698$0$1,513,578$0$1,983,809$0$44,600$0$15,844$0$3,998,529$0$0
John T Geppi
EVP / CFO$0$508,448$0$236,250$0$86,939$0$10,600$0$17,357$0$859,594$0$0
Monty Scott
Interim President & CAO$0$186,139$0$38,000$0$1,194$0$8,978$0$22,299$0$256,610$0$0
Thomas Repine MD
Physician - Oncologist$454,463$0$275,000$0$62,427$0$15,900$0$22,633$0$830,423$0$0$0
Richard T Grapski MD
Physician - Oncologist$157,319$0$220,000$0$362,167$0$15,900$0$15,047$0$770,433$0$0$0
Michelene Liebman MD
Physician - Oncologist$156,453$0$328,619$0$208,564$0$15,900$0$15,257$0$724,793$0$0$0
Michael Thompson MD
Physician - Oncologist$496,267$0$100,025$0$53,816$0$15,900$0$21,791$0$687,799$0$0$0
Samuel S McCachren Jr MD
Physician - Oncologist$169,561$0$32,518$0$412,205$0$15,900$0$15,465$0$645,649$0$0$0
Gordon Lintz
Former President & CAO$0$225,447$0$57,000$0$41,714$0$10,600$0$8,472$0$343,233$0$0
Jeremy Biggs
Former Interim President & CAO$0$246,345$0$65,000$0$46,956$0$10,600$0$1,342$0$370,243$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Part I, Line 3Covenant Health, the parent company of Thompson Oncology Group, used one or more of the methods listed in establishing the compensation of James D. VanderSteeg and Anthony L. Spezia. Please see the statement to Core, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a on Schedule O.
Part I, Line 4bAnthony Spezia was a participant in two nonqualified deferred compensation plans, which are referred to as Plan A and Plan B. In 2011 Mr. Spezia vested in Plan A, and the accumulated balance as of August 1, 2011 was included in his 2011 taxable income. An Amendment to Plan A was adopted effective August 1, 2011 which terminated further accruals (contributions) to the plan. However, the Amendment allowed the accrual of interest on undistributed amounts which were subject to risk of forfeiture until such time as indicated in the Amendment. Interest earned by Plan A during 2016 was $67,140 and is not required to be reported in compensation in Part II as Mr. Spezia is not vested in the 2016 earnings on Plan A. However, in 2016 Mr. Spezia vested in the Plan A previously untaxed earnings accumulated after July 31, 2011 through 2015. The total amount of $352,567 has been reported in Col. B(iii) of Schedule J, Part II as it became fully vested and taxable in 2016. Plan B was established in 2011. Employer contributions to Plan B during 2016 totalled $34,000, which is reported in Col. C of Schedule J, Part II. Interest earned by Plan B during 2016 was $67,349 and is not required to be reported in compensation in Part II as Mr. Spezia is not vested in the 2016 additions to Plan B. However, in 2016 he vested in the employer contributions and earnings that occurred from 2011 through 2015, for Plan B. The total amount of $1,190,535 has been reported in Col. B(iii) of Schedule J, Part II as it became fully vested and taxable in 2016. James VanderSteeg was a participant in a nonqualified deferred compensation plan, which will be referred to as Plan A. Plan A was established in 2016. Employer contributions to Plan A during 2016 totalled $101,250, which is reported in Col. C of Schedule J, Part II. Interest earned by Plan A during 2016 of $2,349 is not required to be reported in compensation in Part II, as Mr. VanderSteeg is not vested in Plan A.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (12 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part III, Line 12016 Report to the Community Covenant Health is a comprehensive, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serving 23 counties in East Tennessee. Nine acute care hospitals located in Knoxville and surrounding areas comprise the foundation of the health system. Additional outpatient and specialty care departments are located throughout the region providing diagnostic and surgery services, mental health and cancer treatments, and therapy and home health services. Over 10,000 employees and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than one million patients and families served each year. Established in 1996, Covenant Health is celebrating 20 years of service and accomplishment. Recognized for excellence in many areas - quality of care, integrity of operations, financial strength, expertise and dedication of physicians, employees and volunteers, it continues a legacy of reinvestment in the counties where the facilities are located and dedication to improving the quality of life through better health for our patients and community. Covenant Health Board members and administrative leaders serve our communities through strategic planning and successful operation of these member organizations: Hospitals Claiborne Medical Center Cumberland Medical Center Fort Loudoun Medical Center Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center LeConte Medical Center Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System Parkwest Medical Center Peninsula Hospital, a division of Parkwest Medical Center Roane County Medical Center Outpatient and Specialty Care Covenant HomeCare and Hospice Covenant and Methodist Therapy Centers Fort Sanders West Diagnostic Center Fort Sanders West Outpatient Surgery Center Morristown Regional Diagnostic Center Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center Peninsula Outpatient Centers Thompson Cancer Survival Centers Covenant Breast Centers Covenant Joint Centers Covenant Sleep Centers Claiborne Nursing Home Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home Physician Services Covenant Medical Group, Inc. Covenant Health is also a partner in joint ventures with physicians that provide surgical and other services. Other Programs and Services Fortress Corporation Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center Nanny's Nursery Covenant Staffing Services Tennessee Wesleyan University - Fort Sanders Nursing Foundations Fort Sanders Foundation Methodist Medical Center Foundation Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Foundation Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation Introducing Covenant Health's Executive Leadership Team "Continuing the Legacy" is the theme of the 2016 annual report, recognizing both the 20th anniversary of Covenant Health and an executive leadership transition for the health system. In November 2015, Anthony L. (Tony) Spezia announced that he would transition from president and CEO of Covenant Health to CEO Emeritus. Jim VanderSteeg was named as his successor, effective April 1, 2016. Spezia served as president and CEO of Covenant Health for more than 15 years. During that time he oversaw the health system's geographic expansion; the addition of new member hospitals investment of more $1.2 billion in facilities, technology and services, and growth in the number of employees and affiliated physicians. Spezia now focuses his efforts on the healthcare industry, legislative issues and public policy initiatives. Jim VanderSteeg joined Covenant Health in 2007 after nearly 20 years in administrative and executive leadership roles at Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corp., a healthcare delivery system with 13 hospitals in Tennessee and Mississippi. He is "continuing the legacy," focusing on the health system's vision of putting the patient first, the highest standards of excellence, and assuring that Covenant Health is the first and best choice for healthcare services in our communities. With VanderSteeg as CEO, Covenant's new Executive Leadership Team includes: John Geppi, who continues to serve as the organization's executive vice president and chief financial officer. Geppi has been with Covenant Health since 2000. He has been named to a national list of "Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know and was named the area's CFO of the Year by FEI and the Greater Knoxville Business Journal in 2012. Mike Belbeck, executive vice president of operations, who previously served as president and chief administrative officer of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He joined Covenant Health in 2007. Luke Johnson joined the health system in April 2016 as executive vice president, physician enterprise/ambulatory services. Johnson has leadership responsibilities for Thompson Cancer Survival Center, ambulatory retail and urgent care services, physician engagement and alignment strategies, and Covenant Medical Group, along with all other employed physician enterprises. Patient Care Highlights Patient Care Summary Population of 23-County Service Area 1,427,213 (2010 Census) 2013 2014 2015 Admissions 58,411 67,235 68,193 (Excludes nursing home) Inpatient surgeries 15,669 16,908 16,585 Outpatient Surgeries 27,042 29,644 29,265 ED Visits 275,259 317,575 328,360 Outpatient Visits 960,128 1,040,593 1,061,082 Physician Office Visits 489,056 499,881 548,210 Covenant Health Named Among "America's Best Employers" Covenant Health was one of only 44 hospitals and health systems named to the Forbes 2016 list of "America's Best Employers." This year's lists included a total of 750 large and mid-size U.S. businesses of all types. In the list of 250 mid-size companies, Covenant was listed seventh among hospitals and health organizations and 50th in the overall list. It was the only healthcare organization in East Tennessee to be included in the list. Forbes partnered with statistics firm Statista to compile data from a survey of more than 30,000 U.S. employees. Survey participants were asked if they would recommend their employer to a potential new hire, and they were asked their views about other companies in their industry. Employees were contacted anonymously online without the involvement of their employers, and respondents represented the U.S. workforce by gender, age, region, education, and ethnicity. Covenant Health has a broad-based approach to being an employer of choice. It is nationally recognized for organizational ethics and offers many opportunities for leadership development and professional advancement. In addition, the employee recognition programs celebrate individual performance, team collaboration and best practices. These attributes help create an outstanding work environment.
Form 990, Part III, Line 1New Nurse Residency Program Supports School-to-Work Transition for Recent Grads Program Receives $15,000 Grant in First Year of Operation Covenant Health implemented a nurse residency program to support newly graduated nurses as they transition into new responsibilities in a fast-paced hospital environment. Covenant adopted the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program, used by more than 200 hospitals and health systems nationwide. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices and is designed to empower new nurses with increased competence, more confident decision making, stronger leadership and critical-thinking skills, and greater work satisfaction. Hospitals that have implemented the program have seen reductions in nursing turnover, and a positive impact on patient safety and quality of care. It is important for new nursing graduates to have a group of peers and mentors who assist them in enhancing their skills and becoming comfortable with the challenges of practice. The positive clinical outcomes helps not only the participating nurses, but also patients. The new initiative recently received a $15,000 grant from The Promise of Nursing for Tennessee Nursing School Grant Program administered by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association. Funds for the grant program were contributed by several hospitals and health care agencies in the Tennessee area, by Johnson & Johnson, and by national companies with an interest in supporting nursing education, and were raised at a gala event sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. Covenant Health Partners with LMU in New Medical Student Program Covenant Health has launched a medical student program in partnership with DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. The medical student program provides clinical experiences for aspiring physicians and mid-level providers. Students are assigned to one of several participating Covenant Health hospitals for their clinical training. They may also participate in elective experiences at other Covenant facilities in specialty areas such as primary care, neurology, perinatology, radiology and orthopedics. Working under the direct supervision of physicians, students interview and examine patients, review clinical information, make hospital rounds, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, practice appropriate documentation, and perform procedures. There is a shortage of medical professionals in the area, and the medical student program helps address the need. Convenient Care for Downtown Knoxville Knoxvillians who work or live downtown now have a convenient location to receive medical care when they need it. In early 2016 Covenant Health opened Convenient Care Downtown, a clinic designed to meet the immediate medical needs of downtown employees, residents and visitors. Located in the Phoenix Building at 418 South Gay Street, Convenient Care Downtown offers treatment for minor illnesses and injuries such as cold, allergies, and sprains. Sports and camp physicals are available, as well as flu shots and new-hire drug screenings. No appointment is needed and most insurance plans are accepted. With the new clinic Covenant Health is able to offer quality walk-in care for people who live, work, and visit downtown. Covenant Health Solutions Covenant Health works with local businesses and organizations to develop strategies and programs for improving their employees' health. 2016 Summary * 10 business clients, comprising approximately 750 employees * Worksite clinics at Jewelry Television and Sevier County Wellness Clinic * Services offered: biometric screenings, health risk assessments and personal health reports, aggregate health analysis, newsletters, educational and diabetes classes, weight loss programs, health coaching Clinical Accomplishments In addition to its nine acute care hospitals, Covenant Health provides services including Covenant HomeCare; inpatient and outpatient behavioral care through Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center; a comprehensive system-wide cancer network, and rehabilitation/therapy services. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is the hub of Covenant's stroke hospital network. The medical center is an accredited Stroke Center of Excellence and also is home to the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. These programs and others assure that all aspects of a patient's healthcare needs can be met in Knoxville and surrounding communities, and patients do not have to leave the area to find specialized services. Major service lines include cardiology, inpatient medicine, neuro/stroke, oncology, and orthopedics/spine services. Each service line has active leadership and participation from the medical staff, and we cooperatively focus on patient-centered, quality care and the development of new programs and initiatives to serve our communities. Service Line Summary Cardiac - Covenant Health was the first area health system to pioneer TAVR (pronounced "Tav-R"), a minimally invasive treatment for a life-threatening heart condition called aortic stenosis. The program continues to improve patient outcomes and decrease length of hospital stay for TAVR patients. The cardiac service line also is implementing new technologies such as mitraclip (non-surgical heart valve repair) and subcutaneous implantable defibrillators (heart rhythm defibrillators that are implanted under the skin) at selected facilities. Inpatient Medicine - Covenant Health has aggressive initiatives underway throughout the system to exceed national standards for eliminating infections that can be acquired in healthcare settings. Covenant's goal is "zero harm and the highest standards of patient safety. Neuro/Stroke - Covenant Health has increased appropriate use of tPA ("clot-busting" medication) for stroke patients in emergency rooms at hospitals throughout the surrounding area (both Covenant and non-Covenant facilities). "Code Stroke" rapid response teams are in place throughout the health system to assure that patients receive the fastest evaluations and advanced treatment when a stroke occurs. Oncology - Many Covenant Health breast centers now offer 3D mammography (tomosynthesis), which allows the radiologist to better detect smaller cancers, even in women with dense breast tissue. Covenant Health also has implemented low-dose CT lung cancer screening at several facilities. The process uses lower levels of radiation while identifying lung cancer earlier among patients at high risk for the disease. Oncology services also has expanded its nurse navigation program, which assigns an oncology nursing professional to each cancer patient. The nurse navigator provides clinical information and coordination of medical and community resources to support cancer patients and their families. Orthopedic - Covenant Health facilities have reduced incidences of surgical site infections and post-surgery readmission rates for hip and knee procedures. This service line also has a special focus on excellence in spine surgery. Covenant Health continually seeks feedback from patients regarding their hospital experiences and focuses on patient satisfaction and perception of overall quality of care. More than 95 percent of patients rate their outpatient and outpatient surgery experiences as "very good or "excellent." The health system has recently established multiple Patient/Family Partnership Councils, bringing former patients and staff members together to determine ways to enhance patients' overall care experience.
Form 990, Part III, Line 1From Our Member Organizations In 2016 the S&P Global Ratings raised the long-term rating and underlying rating to "A" from "A-" on the health system's series 2006A-1, 2011C and 2012A bonds and assigned an "A" rating to the system's 2016A bonds. Ratings services assign bond ratings based on an organization's financial strength and performance outlook. The 'A' rating from S&P Global gives Covenant Health the highest bond rating among healthcare organizations in the East Tennessee area. A higher bond rating enables Covenant to fund facility expansions or major projects at continued lower interest rates and overall cost of capital, enhancing the health system's ability to provide excellent care. Covenant Health selected Cerner, a worldwide provider of health information technologies, to provide a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions to support Covenant's clinical, financial and population health management initiatives. The implementation will include initiatives such as an upgraded electronic health record, a revenue cycle platform, clinical support systems and an expanded patient portal. Cerner's IT solutions will support Covenant Health as it continues to improve patient outcomes and population health, and positively impact the quality of life in our communities. Covenant Homecare has earned four-star quality ratings based on outcome measures and patient satisfaction data collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Covenant Hospice has received Level II designation in We Honor Veterans, a national awareness action campaign that encourages partnerships between community hospices, state hospice organizations and VA facilities for veterans' end-of-life care. Claiborne Medical Center has continued to upgrade facilities in 2016. A major project included the purchase of new nuclear medicine equipment to perform both general and cardiac nuclear medicine testing. The renovation also included the development of a "hot lab" (where radioactive diagnostic tracers are prepared) and reorganized other areas for improved patient flow. Other facility upgrades included purchase of new pulmonary function equipment for the respiratory department and installation of exterior signage using the hospital's new logo and Covenant Health branding. Cumberland Medical Center opened its new $6.3 million Emergency Department in early October. The hospital also welcomed its first full-time interventional cardiologist, enabling the hospital to offer expanded cardiology services. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center's cardiology department received the 2016 American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR ACTION Registry - 2016 GWTG Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award with Honor Roll status for Elite Stroke Care. The award honors hospitals that have maintained a 90% or better performance of care guidelines for eight consecutive quarters. Fort Sanders has been recertified by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The stroke program's capabilities and outreach efforts were expanded by the addition of neurohospitalists to the medical staff. Fort Sanders Regional was recognized in Becker's Hospital Review as one of "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs." Hospital renovations included a new 5,000-square-foot cardiac and pulmonary rehab facility, a new hybrid operating room and in-hospital MRI. LeConte Medical Center was included on the 2016 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals" in the U.S. compiled by Becker's Hospital Review. The Becker's editorial team selected community hospitals around the country based on rankings and awards from a variety of healthcare organizations, including iVantage Health Analytics, Truven Health Analytics, Healthgrades, CareChex, the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the Leapfrog Group. Methodist Medical Center piloted the health system's new low-dose CT screening for those at high risk for lung cancer. Studies have shown that early detection through yearly low-dose CT lung screenings can lower the risk of death from lung cancer by 20 percent among people who are at high risk. Without LDCT screening, lung cancer is usually not found until a person develops symptoms. Parkwest Medical Center was ranked by the Tennessee Hospital Association as number one in our region and second in the state in 2016 for number of joint replacements performed. The medical center also became certified as a NICHE hospital, recognizing its capabilities in providing care for elderly patients. Peninsula, the behavioral health division of Parkwest Medical Center, received the Optum ACE Award for clinical excellence in 2016. The organization has designated a staff member as a liaison with Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) to assist with patient transitions and follow-up. Community Outreach Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Celebrates 12th Year Nearly 8,000 runners took to the streets of Knoxville on April 2 and 3, 2016, for the 12th annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. The two-day event included the Covenant Kids Run and 5k race on Saturday evening and the half-marathon, four-person relay and full marathon on Sunday, April 3. The marathon helps promote fitness and good health, and has a positive impact on tourism and quality of life in East Tennessee. The 2016 event also included a Fittest Company Challenge and a Corporate Challenge Team of individuals representing 14 area businesses who trained together in pursuit of healthier lifestyles while preparing for marathon events. Dogwood Patch Program Encourages Community to Enjoy Local Outdoor Beauty As the flowering dogwood trees began showing the pink and white blossoms this past spring, Covenant Health announced a new initiative as part of its health and fitness sponsorship of the Dogwood Arts Festival. The health system offered a limited-edition patch for anyone who hiked 25 miles on featured Dogwood Trails. Miles had to be completed between April 1 and May 31. Led by Missy Kane, Covenant's health promotions coordinator, the patch program inspires people of all fitness levels to get moving and enjoy the benefits of a more active lifestyle, along with the natural beauty of East Tennessee. More than 300 people qualified to receive a patch during the program's initial year. Katerpillar Kids Supports Children Grieving Loss of a Loved One Covenant HomeCare Hospice continues to offer Katerpillar Kids Camp, a free event offered with the support of Variety-The Children's Charity. Held annually at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend, the weekend day camp helps children in grades 1-12 express feelings of loss in a supportive environment, while enjoying new friendships, crafts and outdoor activities. Covenant Health Provides Ongoing Support for HonorAir Knoxville Covenant Health is a major sponsor of Knoxville's HonorAir program, which takes WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans from East Tennessee (at no charge to them) to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built to honor their sacrifice. In spring 2016, for the first time the program included a flight that was solely for Vietnam veterans. In addition to financial support, Covenant Health has provided a staff physician for the majority of the flights, with Mitch Dickson, MD (also a Covenant board member), and Mike Ayres, MD, serving in that role. Covenant Health also has sent a volunteer escort on every HonorAir Knoxville flight. Under the leadership of Drs. Dickson and Ayres, the medical team that travels on each flight is well prepared to meet any needs the veterans may have.
Form 990, Part III, Line 1Philanthropy Builds a Legacy Throughout the years, fundraising efforts across Covenant Health have brought generous individuals and businesses together to make an impact on the health of our communities. In the last year, there have been many opportunities to celebrate and grow Covenant Health's legacy of excellence through fundraising: SUBWAY Race Against Cancer Thompson Cancer Survival Center was established with the help of many generous donors and has a long tradition of charitable support. The Smothers family and BUDDY's bar-b-q had great vision in establishing the Race Against Cancer to benefit the center 22 years ago. All funds raised by the race have stayed in East Tennessee to provide cancer screenings, education and outreach to our communities. In 2015 Covenant health announced the next step for this signature event with the lead corporate sponsorship of SUBWAY. The partnership with local franchises brings opportunities to expand the reach and success of the race. Hope Center The Hope Center's journey began in 1996 for people who are affected by HIV. Originally based at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, the program has adapted to the changing needs of the HIV community. Last year the program transitioned to be a part of Covenant HomeCare with a new medical director and program coordinator. The hope-focused care model created in 1996 continues to be the essence of care for the Center's services. The Hope Center provides, at no charge, caring support and assistance to individuals and families living with HIV. Inpatients, outpatients and newly diagnosed individuals have a safe, non-stigmatizing place to feel encouraged and valued. The Hope Center is completely funded through philanthropic donations and grants, and generous volunteers help provide many of its services. Hospitality Houses In 2016, 211 guests spent 1,787 nights at two Hospitality Houses for patients and families receiving care at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Each house has private suites, a fully stocked kitchen, a shared family room and laundry facilities. The two houses are increasingly at 100% occupancy. An additional house is owned by Methodist but needs renovation in order to become the third Hospitality House, at an estimated cost of $400,000. Earlier this year, a fundraising campaign began under the leadership of MMC Foundation board member Steve Whitson to raise both financial and in-kind contributions of material and labor. Oak Ridge businesses UT-Battelle and Pro2Serve have committed the lead charitable gifts to the campaign. As a result of their generosity, the third house will be named the UT-Battelle/Pro2Serve House. Covenant Health's Office of Philanthropy also supports the Fellowship Center, which provides housing for patients and families receiving care at Covenant locations in downtown Knoxville. The Covenant Health Office of Philanthropy coordinates these fund raising efforts of the boards of directors and staff at four foundations: * Fort Sanders Foundation (serving Fort Sanders Regional, Fort Loudoun, Parkwest, Roane, and Cumberland Medical Centers; Peninsula; Covenant HomeCare/Hospice; Hope Center; and Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center) * Methodist Medical Center * Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Foundation * Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation
Form 990, Part III, line 2In 2016, Thompson Oncology Group added a Palliative Care team of providers who primarily see patients at Methodist Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. The team is made up of one physician and 5 full time nurse practioners. Palliative care is a medical specialty focusing on the management of symptoms in patients with acute, chronic or life threatening illness.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4On December 5, 2016, Covenant Health, parent company of the organization, changed its corporate bylaws as follows: While the organization has in prior periods maintained a robust internal audit function, the organization amended its bylaws to create the position of "internal audit officer." The internal audit officer is appointed by the president and is to be invited to all meetings of the existing Audit Committee to provide information and answer questions posed by the Audit Committee. The internal audit officer shall also be responsible for preparing and reporting information necessary for the Audit Committee to carry out its functions and shall make an annual report to the Audit Committee on the status and effectiveness of the internal audit function. Direct access to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors shall be afforded the internal audit officer when the officer deems necessary. Amendments were made to the bylaws to delegate to the Integrity Compliance Committee the authority to approve contracts or other arrangements involving or relating to transactions in which a director or officer has a conflict of interest, except where such authority is retained by the Board of Directors or delegated to another committee. The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that the committee of the board charged with leading the organization's compliance effort reviews all potential conflict of interest transactions consistent with the organization's previously adopted and expansive conflict of interest policies and procedures.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11bCovenant Health is a large, integrated health system which files fourteen Forms 990. Thompson Oncology Group is one of these fourteen entities. Annually, at the September Finance Committee meeting, one of the fourteen 990s is selected (a different entity each year) for distribution to each member of the Committee. Management then reviews in detail each of the Form 990 schedules and describes variances between entities, if any. The remaining thirteen Forms are made available for review by any committee member. The same presentation is made to the Covenant Health Board of Directors at the October meeting. All fourteen Forms 990 are then made available to all board members for their review throughout the month of October.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cBoard members, officers and employees are required to adhere to rules and policies regarding conflicts of interest. Covenant Health, the parent company of the organization, distributes a board-approved Code of Conduct to all employees. The Code covers among other subjects, conflicts of interest. Additionally, managers are required to complete and sign a bi-annual management certification that addresses conflicts of interest. Board members' conflicts of interests are dealt within the corporate bylaws, and board members are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest questionnaire on an annual basis. The Integrity Compliance Office maintains records that contain conflict of interest information obtained from board members, officers and employees. These records are available to be queried prior to engaging in business transactions. The Integrity Compliance Officer initially reviews all conflict of interest data. Based on this information, the officer determines what conflicts of interest exist at that point in time. Between times when surveys are collected board members are expected to disclose any new conflicts that have arisen that affect pending board decisions. As well, managers and other employees are expected to report conflicts to the Integrity Compliance Officer as they arise. Depending on the nature of the conflict and the circumstances surrounding the conflict and transaction, the Integrity Compliance Officer, Senior Leadership, or the Board of Directors may review the conflict of interest. Where appropriate these bodies may also consult legal counsel. Restrictions imposed on persons with a conflict of interest are determined on a case by case basis. For Covenant Health employees, the Integrity Compliance Officer, in conjunction with Executive Leadership determines how to appropriately handle the conflict. In any conflict involving a board member, such member is expected to excuse himself or herself from voting on matters that give rise to the conflict.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15Overall compensation policies for Thompson Oncology Group, Covenant Health (Parent Company), and affiliates are set by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors ("the Committee"), which is comprised of independent members of the board. The Committee is guided in its decision-making process by an independent, nationally-recognized executive compensation consultant experienced in advising nonprofit hospital boards. Compensation policies for James VanderSteeg, Anthony Spezia and John Geppi are reported on the 2016 Form 990 of Covenant Health, EIN 62-1646734. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b: Base salary and annual bonus opportunities for Monty Scott, Interim President and Chief Administrative Officer, are set by the Covenant Health CEO in consultation with the Senior Vice President-Human Resources, subject to approval of the Compensation Committee of the Covenant Health Board of Directors ("the Committee"), after review by and discussion with the executive compensation consultant ("the Consultant") to ensure that total compensation is reasonable and within a fair market value range. Salary ranges are based upon the recommendations of the Consultant made after comparison with similar jobs in similar size health systems across the nation. Bonuses are recommended by the CEO and approved by the Committee conditioned upon receipt of a written opinion from the Consultant that total compensation for the executive is reasonable and consistent with fair market value. Base salary is initially targeted at midpoint and may vary according to market conditions, performance, tenure, experience, special skills or qualifications, recruitment and retention challenges, and other relevant factors. Annual bonuses are designed to award 0-35% of base salary based upon system performance and accomplishment of certain targets established by the CEO. Base salary and annual bonus opportunities for Mitzi Anderson, Vice President of Financial Services, are based on targets established by an independent, nationally-recognized executive compensation consultant to ensure that total compensation is reasonable and within a fair market value range. Salary ranges are based upon comparison with similar jobs in similar size health systems across the nation. Base salary and bonuses are approved by Executive Leadership predicated upon performance, and are reasonable and consistent with fair market value. Base salary is initially targeted at midpoint and may vary according to market conditions, performance, tenure, experience, special skills or qualifications, recruitment and retention challenges, and other relevant factors. Annual bonuses are designed to award 0-20% of base salary based upon system performance and accomplishment of certain targets established by Executive Leadership.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19Per its tax exempt bond provisions, Covenant Health, the parent company of the organization, is required to file quarterly and annual consolidated and obligated group financial statements and other documentation with various bond insurers and other agencies, including the Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) service of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). Any member of such a repository has access to these financial statements. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not made publicly available.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9:Contact Addresses for Directors and Officers: James D. VanderSteeg Covenant Health 100 Fort Sanders West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37922 Anthony L. Spezia Covenant Health 1324 Centerpoint Blvd., Bldg. D Knoxville, TN 37932 John T. Geppi, Larry Mauldin, and all Directors: Covenant Health 1420 Centerpoint Blvd., Bldg. C Knoxville, TN 37932-1960 Gordon Lintz Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System 908 W. 4th North Street Morristown, TN 37814 Jeremy Biggs Methodist Medical Center 990 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Monty Scott Covenant Medical Group, Inc. 1400 Centerpoint Blvd., Bldg. A, Ste 100 Knoxville, TN 37932 All other persons listed in Part VII, Section A may be contacted at the organization's address, which is: Thompson Oncology Group 1915 White Ave. Knoxville, TN 37916
Form 990, Part XI, line 9:Contributed Capital - Affiliate 11,014,486.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (15 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt
Covenant Health
1420 Centerpoint Blvd Bldg CKnoxvilleTN379321960621646734Supporting organizationTN501(c)(3)Line 12b, IIN/A0
Covenant HomeCare
3001 Lake Brook Blvd Ste 101KnoxvilleTN37909621623114Home health services & DMETN501(c)(3)Line 100Covenant Health
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
550 Fort Loudoun Medical Center DrLenoir CityTN37772621373691Acute care hospitalTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
1901 W Clinch AveKnoxvilleTN37916620528340Acute care hospitalTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health
Fort Sanders Foundation
280 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 202KnoxvilleTN37922621748601Fundraising and patient outreachTN501(c)(3)Line 12b, II0Covenant Health
Fort Sanders Perinatal Center
Trustees Tower 501 19th St Ste 304KnoxvilleTN37916043760551High risk obstetrical servicesTN501(c)(3)Line 30Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Leconte Medical Center
742 Middle Creek RoadSeviervilleTN37862621114867Acute care hospitalTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health
Methodist Medical Center
990 Oak Ridge TurnpikeOak RidgeTN37830620636239Acute care hospitalTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health
Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association
908 W 4th N StMorristownTN37814620545814Acute care hospitalTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health
Parkwest Medical Center
9352 Park West BlvdKnoxvilleTN37923581897274Acute care hospital and behavioral health servicesTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health
Thompson Cancer Survival Center
1915 White AveKnoxvilleTN37916621250943Cancer support centerTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health
Roane County Medical Center
8045 Roane Medical Center DrHarrimanTN37748680673354Acute care hospitalTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health
Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation
1915 White AveKnoxvilleTN37916582130450Fundraising and patient outreachTN501(c)(3)Line 12b, II0Covenant Health
Cumberland Medical Center
421 S Main StCrossvilleTN385555048620790132Acute care hospitalTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health
Claiborne Medical Center
1850 Old Knoxville RdTazewellTN378793625464420358Acute care hospitalTN501(c)(3)Line 30Covenant Health

Id Related Org Txbl Partnership IdRelatedOrgTxblPartnershipGrp (6 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACd
Fort Sanders West OP Surgery Center LLC
210 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 200KnoxvilleTN37922621366907Outpatient surgery centerTNN/A
Fort Sanders West Associates
280 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 214KnoxvilleTN37922621384171Building ownershipTNN/A
KOSC Properties LLC
256 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 200KnoxvilleTN37922262444076Building ownershipTNN/A
Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC
256 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 200KnoxvilleTN37922262437385Orthopaedic surgeryTNN/A
KOC 260 Bldg LLC
260 Fort Sanders West BlvdKnoxvilleTN37922465228440Land and building ownershipTNN/A
CovenantUSP Surgery Centers LLC
15305 Dallas Parkway Ste 1600AddisonTX75001364828197Holding CompanyTNN/A

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp (4 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdEntity TypeEntityTypeTxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
Fortress Corporation
280 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 214KnoxvilleTN37922621308885Management companyTNN/AC0
Covenant Medical Group Inc
1400 Centerpoint Blvd Ste 100 BldgKnoxvilleTN37932621282917Physician practice managementTNN/AC0
Knoxville Heart Group
1819 Clinch Ave Ste 108KnoxvilleTN37916271528941Cardiology medical practiceTNN/AC0
East TN Cardiovascular Surgery Group Inc
9125 Cross Park Drive Ste 200KnoxvilleTN37923621018541Cardiovascular surgical practiceTNN/AC0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts0ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org0GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org0GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org0RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth Org0PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (1)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (1)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgYes (1)TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (1)TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Comments

Anonymous: no account or email. Up to 2,000 characters, at most one link. Comments are checked automatically; some wait for review.