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FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL: Form 990, tax year 2022

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Organization
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL (EIN 04-2133860)
Tax period
2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30
Filed
2024-08-14
IRS object ID
202442279349300914
Schema version
2022v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2024-08-14T11:58:35-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2023-09-30TaxPeriodEndDt
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2022-10-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN042133860EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FAIRVIEW HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlFAIRBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone4134472508PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1725 NORTH STREETAddressLine1Txt
CityPITTSFIELDCityNm
State AbbreviationMAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP012014109ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonSCOTT STGEORGEPersonNm
Person TitleCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERPersonTitleTxt
Phone4134473366PhoneNum
Signature2024-08-14SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid Preparer0DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr0IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd
Tax2022TaxYr
Build TS2024-08-08 14:25:15ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerSCOTT STGEORGEPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1725 NORTH STAddressLine1Txt
CityPITTSFIELDCityNm
State AbbreviationMAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP012014109ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$102,169,019GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.BERKSHIREHEALTHSYSTEMS.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1912FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateMALegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionADVANCE THE HEALTH & WELLNESS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN A WELCOMING,INCLUSIVE,& PERSONALIZED ENVIRONMENT.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Voting Members Independent19VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee424TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers50TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$0TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm$0NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants$1,042,283PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$2,463,024CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$82,909,972PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$95,978,848CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income$2,239,311PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$3,056,169CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$250,998PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$274,928CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$86,442,564PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$101,772,969CYTotalRevenueAmt
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$42,860,579PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$44,998,387CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense$146,648CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$32,609,609PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$37,452,986CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$75,470,188PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$82,451,373CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$10,972,376PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$19,321,596CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$91,131,031TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$105,059,086TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$24,801,138TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$19,758,368TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$66,329,893NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$85,300,718NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTHE MISSION OF FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS TO ADVANCE HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY IN A WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE, & PERSONALIZED ENVIRONMENT.MissionDesc
Significant New Program Srvc0SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$73,211,353ExpenseAmt
Revenue$96,180,018RevenueAmt
DescFAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, A 24 BED CRITICAL ACCESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, IS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF HEALTH CARE & ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA. THE HOSPITAL SERVES A RURAL AREA WHICH INCLUDES TOWNS IN MA, NORTHWEST CT, & COLUMBIA COUNTY, NY WITH A FULL RANGE OF PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING PREVENTATIVE, DIAGNOSTIC & THERAPEUTIC CARE, ON BOTH AN IN- & OUT-PATIENT BASIS. THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA HAS A RESIDENT POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 30,000. THE HOSPITAL PLAYS AN ACTIVE ROLE IN MEETING THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL WALLS IN ITS PROACTIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, & SCREENING INITIATIVES, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH NUMEROUS HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM FORM 990)...FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PROMOTES ACCESS TO INFORMATION & SERVICES, & DRAWS EXTENSIVE MEDICAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, & FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO THE AREA THROUGH ITS AFFILIATION WITH BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER & BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS. AS A RESULT, THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY ENJOYS A COMPLETE CONTINUUM OF CARE SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION, PREVENTION, SCREENING, DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC, REHABILITATIVE, & LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, AN UNUSUALLY HIGH LEVEL OF HEALTH SERVICES WHEN COMPARED WITH SIMILAR RURAL COMMUNITIES. PLEASE SEE THE FY2023 "COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT" AT HTTPS://WWW.CHARITIES.AGO.STATE.MA.US/CHARITIES/ FOR MORE DETAILS.Desc
Total Program Service Expenses$73,211,353TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
Described In Section501c3Yes (1)DescribedInSection501c3Ind
Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying ActivitiesYes (1)LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi EndowmentsYes (1)DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other SecYes (1)ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other Assets0ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
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 ActivitiesYes (1)FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate HospitalYes (1)OperateHospitalInd
Audited Financial Stmt AttYes (1)AuditedFinancialStmtAttInd
Grants To Organizations0GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To Individuals0GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt BondsYes (1)TaxExemptBondsInd
Invest Tax Exempt Bonds0InvestTaxExemptBondsInd
Escrow Account0EscrowAccountInd
On Behalf Of Issuer0OnBehalfOfIssuerInd
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PY Excess Benefit Trans0PYExcessBenefitTransInd
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Grant To Related Person0GrantToRelatedPersonInd
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Deductible Non Cash ContriYes (1)DeductibleNonCashContriInd
Deductible Art Contribution0DeductibleArtContributionInd
Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded Entity0DisregardedEntityInd
Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
Related Organization Ctrl EntYes (1)RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Transaction With Control EntYes (1)TransactionWithControlEntInd
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Activities Conducted Prtshp0ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd
Schedule O RequiredYes (1)ScheduleORequiredInd
IRP Document75IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G0IRPDocumentW2GCnt
Backup Wthld ComplianceYes (1)BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee424EmployeeCnt
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 ContributionsYes (1)QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contri DisclYes (1)QuidProQuoContriDisclInd
Form8282 Property Disposed Of0Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
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Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt0SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd
Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc0SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
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Independent Voting Member19IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business Rln0FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt DutiesYes (1)DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org Documents0ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or StockholdersYes (1)MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board MembersYes (1)ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To Approva0DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (1)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing Address0OfficerMailingAddressInd
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
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldMAStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldNYStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
Other WebsiteYes (X)OtherWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd
OtherYes (X)OtherInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SCOTT STGEORGE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone4134473366PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1725 NORTH STREETAddressLine1Txt
CityPITTSFIELDCityNm
State AbbreviationMAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP012014109ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (37 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndOfficerOfficerIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtKey EmployeeKeyEmployeeIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeIndFormer Ofcr Director TrusteeFormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd
DARLENE M RODOWICZ
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE3.0047.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$846,435$32,571
JOHN L BISSELL
TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIRMAN1.002.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
RICHARD ALCOMBRIGHT
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ALFRED A BARBALUNGA
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ALEC BELMAN
PHYSICIAN/TRUSTEE50.00Yes (X)$387,027$0$63,436
BRONLY S BOYD
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ALBERT BRAVO DPM
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TIMOTHY BURKE
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBERT CELLA JR MD
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KIT DOBELLE
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID HALL
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LETICIA SE HAYNES
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
EDMUND HORNSTEIN DO
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$158,998$0
SUSAN KORMANIK
TRUSTEE TERM BEGAN 1/231.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN A LOIODICE
PHYSICIAN/TRUSTEE1.0050.00Yes (X)$0$240,151$31,194
DAVID MORESI
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KATHLEEN MCCORMICK
TRUSTEE TERM BEGAN 1/231.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LAURIE NORTON MOFFATT
TRUSTEE TERM BEGAN 1/231.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
FREDERICK PUDDESTER
TRUSTEE TERM BEGAN 1/231.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BARTON D RASER
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
CAROL G SIEGEL
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ERWIN A STUEBNER JR MD
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANAKATRINA CORDON SUFFISH
TRUSTEE1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES KOLESAR
TRUSTEE TERM ENDED 12/221.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
THOMAS O ANDREWS
TRUSTEE TERM ENDED 12/221.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JULIANNA BOYD
TRUSTEE TERM ENDED 9/221.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SCOTT STGEORGE
TREASURER3.0047.00Yes (X)$0$532,842$25,053
CHERYL M BOUDREAU
CLERK2.0038.00Yes (X)$0$126,916$19,011
ADRIAN ELLIOT MD
DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY DEPT.50.00$406,125$0$55,269Yes (X)
DOREEN HUTCHINSON
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS50.00$238,203$0$28,290Yes (X)
JOSHUA PACHECO
PHYSICIAN50.00$466,496$0$56,672Yes (X)
KERSTIN L VOSS
PHYSICIAN50.00$209,736$0$25,660Yes (X)
ARTHUR E CHIN MD
PHYSICIAN50.00$317,642$0$56,714Yes (X)
CHRISTOPHER CLARK
PHYSICIAN50.00$297,893$0$37,254Yes (X)
TODD MURRAY
PHYSICIAN50.00$311,875$0$57,434Yes (X)
RAHUL CHANDRA SHEKHAR
PHYSICIAN50.00$260,129$0$25,025Yes (X)
DAVID E PHELPS
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE TERM ENDED 1/1/220.0050.00$0$891,167$9,579Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$2,895,126TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$2,796,509TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$523,162TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K85IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedYes (1)FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCdServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM
PO BOX 30GT BARRINGTONMA012300030HEALTHCARE SVCS$308,439
MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
1010 N 102ND ST SUITE 300OMAHANE681142122HEALTHCARE SVCS$232,166
RENAU CONSTRUCTION CO INC
561 DALTON AVEPITTSFIELDMA012012908CONSTRUCTION SVCS$218,067
UNITED ELEVATOR COMPANY INC
165 ENTERPRISE DRIVEMARSHFIELDMA020502132CONSTRUCTION SVCS$215,289
SCRIBE AMERICA
PO BOX 417756BOSTONMA022417756HEALTHCARE SVCS$196,594
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K5CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Fundraising$334,985FundraisingAmt
Government Grants$493,893GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$1,634,146AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$62,810NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$2,463,024TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
NET PATIENT SVC REVENUE622000$88,544,315$88,544,315
ANCILLARY SVCS & SALES622000$7,434,533$7,434,533
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$95,978,848TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$838,194TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$838,194ExclusionAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$76,860RealAmt

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$3,102RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$73,758RealAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$73,758TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$73,758ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$2,536,823SecuritiesAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$318,848SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$2,217,975SecuritiesAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$2,217,975TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$2,217,975ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Fundraising Gross Income$74,100FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
Contri Rpt Fundraising Event$334,985ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt
Fundraising Direct Expenses$74,100FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$0TotalRevenueColumnAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
CAFETERIA SALES722514$143,525$143,525
INCENTIVE PAYMENT561300$57,645$57,645
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$201,170OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$101,772,969TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$96,180,018RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$3,129,927ExclusionAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$265,079TotalAmt
Program Services$257,170ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,354ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$555FundraisingAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$37,433,374TotalAmt
Program Services$36,316,638ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,038,403ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$78,333FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,121,542TotalAmt
Program Services$1,077,218ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$44,324ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,930,652TotalAmt
Program Services$3,828,455ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$102,197ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,247,740TotalAmt
Program Services$2,189,299ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$58,441ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,336,248TotalAmt
Management And General$6,336,248ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$73,834TotalAmt
Management And General$73,834ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$13,826TotalAmt
Program Services$13,826ProgramServicesAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,063TotalAmt
Management And General$6,063ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$457,326TotalAmt
Program Services$55,588ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$401,738ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$96,008TotalAmt
Program Services$47,261ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,262ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$47,485FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$308,960TotalAmt
Program Services$295,775ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,896ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$5,289FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,249,433TotalAmt
Program Services$1,216,948ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$32,485ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$88,519TotalAmt
Program Services$86,217ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,302ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$23,057TotalAmt
Program Services$22,458ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$599ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,427,264TotalAmt
Program Services$2,364,311ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$62,953ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$466,452TotalAmt
Program Services$454,324ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$12,128ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
PATIENT RELATED SUPPLY$19,731,681$19,232,985$485,801$12,895
BAD DEBT$2,718,444$2,718,443$0$1
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS$1,722,044$1,320,342$401,702
MINOR EQUIPMENT$972,453$959,338$13,098$17

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$761,374TotalAmt
Program Services$754,757ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,544ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,073FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$82,451,373TotalAmt
Program Services$73,211,353ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$9,093,372ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$146,648FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,807,067BOYAmt
EOY$116,407EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$38,132BOYAmt
EOY$43,890EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$8,808,087BOYAmt
EOY$9,524,350EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,206,605BOYAmt
EOY$1,191,005EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,872BOYAmt
EOY$10,154EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$48,530,443LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$37,070,132LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,378,281BOYAmt
EOY$11,460,311EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$28,899,217BOYAmt
EOY$31,090,681EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,910,380BOYAmt
EOY$5,437,945EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$30,072,390BOYAmt
EOY$46,184,343EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$91,131,031BOYAmt
EOY$105,059,086EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,044,618BOYAmt
EOY$4,431,348EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$849,053BOYAmt
EOY$1,803,370EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,723,763BOYAmt
EOY$2,448,800EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$16,183,704BOYAmt
EOY$11,074,850EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$24,801,138BOYAmt
EOY$19,758,368EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$60,392,216BOYAmt
EOY$78,919,817EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,937,677BOYAmt
EOY$6,380,901EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$66,329,893BOYAmt
EOY$85,300,718EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$91,131,031BOYAmt
EOY$105,059,086EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$19,321,596ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$730,883NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$1,081,654OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
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 RequiredYes (1)FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd
Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (1)FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Volunteers0VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or Management0PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings Members0MailingsMembersInd
Publications Or Broadcast0PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact Legislators0DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Rallies Demonstrations0RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other ActivitiesYes (1)OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities$13,826OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$13,826TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationLOBBYING ACTIVITIES EXPENDITURES FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PAYS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (AHA) AND THE MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH & HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (MHA). A PORTION OF THESE DUES ARE USED BY THE AHA AND THE MHA TO CONDUCT LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. FOR THE FYE 09/30/2023, THE PORTION OF THE DUES PAID TO THE AHA FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WAS $3,988, AND THE PORTION OF THE DUES PAID TO THE MHA FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WAS $9,838, FOR A TOTAL OF $13,826.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,787,964BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$174,254InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$1,962,218EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$2,063,150BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$275,186InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$1,787,964EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,823,972BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$239,178InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$2,063,150EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,701,139BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$122,833InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$1,823,972EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,641,198BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$59,941InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$1,701,139EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.15730PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.84270TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$16,887OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$16,887BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,144,669OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,139,517DepreciationAmt
Book Value$5,152BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,286,042OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,107,690DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,178,352BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$32,478,116OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$25,435,820DepreciationAmt
Book Value$7,042,296BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$11,604,729OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$8,387,105DepreciationAmt
Book Value$3,217,624BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$11,460,311TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescBLACKROCK EQUITY INDEX FUND BDesc
Book Value$5,437,945BookValueAmt
Method ValuationFMethodValuationCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$5,437,945TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
DUE FROM AFFILIATES$44,791,644
DEFERRED COMPENSATION$1,042,829
LIFE INSURANCE-CASH VALUE$349,870
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$46,184,343TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
DUE TO THIRD PARTY PAYORS$8,810,823
ACCRUED FIN 47 ACCRETION$1,221,198
DEFERRED COMPENSATION$1,042,829
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$11,074,850TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART V, LINE 4:INTENDED USES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL HAS FIVE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS, AS DESCRIBED BELOW: (1) THE BALDWIN FUND'S INCOME IS TO BE USED FOR THE CARE OF PEOPLE WITHOUT OR OF LIMITED MEANS. (2) THE BEECHER FUND'S INCOME IS TO BE USED TO OFFSET THE HEALTHCARE COSTS OF AGING WOMEN OR UNWED MOTHERS. (3) THE BRANDI FUND'S INCOME HAS THREE PURPOSES: (A) TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF NURSES OR PROSPECTIVE NURSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOSPITAL; (B) TO SERVE AS A SOURCE OF EMERGENCY LOANS TO RETIRED NURSES OR CERTAIN NURSES WHO ARE CURRENTLY WORKING FOR THE HOSPITAL; AND (C) FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS, OR OTHER ITEMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NURSES OR THE MATERNITY SECTION OF THE HOSPITAL. (4) THE MOSKOWITZ FUND'S INCOME IS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO EMPLOYEES AND CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF THE HOSPITAL WHO ARE ADVANCING THEIR EDUCATION OR TECHNICAL SKILLS AT A RECOGNIZED LEARNING INSTITUTION. (5) THE STANLEY FUND'S INCOME IS TO BE USED FOR THE REPAIR, UPKEEP, AND ADDITIONS TO THE HOSPITAL'S X-RAY EQUIPMENT.
PART X, LINE 2:FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION OF BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022. THOSE FINANCIALS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOOTNOTE ADDRESSING ANY LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS UNDER FIN 48, STATING "THE HEALTH SYSTEM FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE FOR UNCERTAINTIES IN INCOME TAX POSITIONS, WHICH REQUIRES THAT A TAX POSITION BE RECOGNIZED OR DERECOGNIZED BASED ON A 'MORE LIKELY THAN NOT' THRESHOLD. THE HEALTH SYSTEM HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO SUCH POSITIONS, INDIVIDUALLY OR IN THE AGGREGATE, THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS."

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1GALAEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$349,130GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$279,554CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$69,576GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$9,768RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$34,725FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1$1,500EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$23,583OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2GOLF TOURNAMENTEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$59,955GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$55,431CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$4,524GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event2$2,559NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$1,965OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Gross Receipts Total$409,085GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$334,985CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$74,100GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Total Events$2,559NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$9,768RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$34,725FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$1,500EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$25,548OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$74,100DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$0NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (1)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (1)WrittenPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (1)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd
Percent150Yes (X)Percent150Ind
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (1)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd
Percent400Yes (X)Percent400Ind
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (1)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (1)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed BudgetYes (1)ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Unable To Provide Care0UnableToProvideCareInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (1)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (1)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$651,342TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$651,342NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00820TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$10,206,595TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$9,818,073DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$388,522NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00490TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Costs UnreimbursedCostsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$99,174TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$110,165DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$0NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$10,957,111TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$9,928,238DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$1,039,864NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01310TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$402,945TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$402,945NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00510TotalExpensePct

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$388,675TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$388,675NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00490TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$324,007TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$324,007NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00410TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,115,627TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$1,115,627NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01410TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$12,072,738TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$9,928,238DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,155,491NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.02720TotalExpensePct

Physical Imprv And Housing PhysicalImprvAndHousingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$7,500TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$7,500NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Community Support CommunitySupportGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$202,606TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$202,606NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00250TotalExpensePct

Coalition Building CoalitionBuildingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$42,923TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$42,923NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00050TotalExpensePct

Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$54,964TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$54,964NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00070TotalExpensePct

Other Communtity Building Acty OtherCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$35,346TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$35,346NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00040TotalExpensePct

Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$343,339TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$343,339NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00420TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense ReportedYes (1)BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$2,718,443BadDebtExpenseAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$26,210,604ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$25,959,885CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall$250,719MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (1)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (1)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd
Hospital Facilities1HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FAIRVIEW HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line129 LEWIS AVENUEAddressLine1Txt
CityGREAT BARRINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationMAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP012301796ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Website AddressBERKSHIREHEALTHSYSTEMS.ORG/FAIRVIEWWebsiteAddressTxt
State License2052StateLicenseNum
Licensed HospitalYes (X)LicensedHospitalInd
General Medical And SurgicalYes (X)GeneralMedicalAndSurgicalInd
Critical Access HospitalYes (X)CriticalAccessHospitalInd
Emergency Room24 HrsYes (X)EmergencyRoom24HrsInd

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp

Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FAIRVIEW HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum
First Licensed CY Or PY0FirstLicensedCYOrPYInd
Tax Exempt Hospital CY Or PY0TaxExemptHospitalCYOrPYInd
CHNA ConductedYes (1)CHNAConductedInd
Community DefinitionYes (X)CommunityDefinitionInd
Community DemographicsYes (X)CommunityDemographicsInd
Existing ResourcesYes (X)ExistingResourcesInd
How Data ObtainedYes (X)HowDataObtainedInd
Community Health NeedsYes (X)CommunityHealthNeedsInd
Other Health IssuesYes (X)OtherHealthIssuesInd
Community Hlth Needs Id ProcessYes (X)CommunityHlthNeedsIdProcessInd
Consulting ProcessYes (X)ConsultingProcessInd
CHNA Conducted20CHNAConductedYr
Take Into Account Others InputYes (1)TakeIntoAccountOthersInputInd
CHNA Conducted With Other FcltsYes (1)CHNAConductedWithOtherFcltsInd
CHNA Conducted With Non Fclts0CHNAConductedWithNonFcltsInd
CHNA Report Widely AvailableYes (1)CHNAReportWidelyAvailableInd
Rpt Available On Own WebsiteYes (X)RptAvailableOnOwnWebsiteInd
Own Website URLSEE PART V SECTION COwnWebsiteURLTxt
Paper Copy Public InspectionYes (X)PaperCopyPublicInspectionInd
Implementation Strategy AdoptYes (1)ImplementationStrategyAdoptInd
Implementation Strategy Adpt20ImplementationStrategyAdptYr
Strategy Posted WebsiteYes (1)StrategyPostedWebsiteInd
Strategy Website URLSEE PART V SECTION CStrategyWebsiteURLTxt
Organization Incur Excise Tax0OrganizationIncurExciseTaxInd
Elig Criteria ExplainedYes (1)EligCriteriaExplainedInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free DscntYes (X)FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeDscntInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Care150.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeCarePct
FPG Family Incm Lmt Dscnt Care400.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtDscntCarePct
Medical Indigency CriteriaYes (X)MedicalIndigencyCriteriaInd
Insurance Status CriteriaYes (X)InsuranceStatusCriteriaInd
Underinsurance Stat CriteriaYes (X)UnderinsuranceStatCriteriaInd
Explained BasisYes (1)ExplainedBasisInd
App Financial Asst ExplnYes (1)AppFinancialAsstExplnInd
Described InfoYes (X)DescribedInfoInd
Described Suprt DocYes (X)DescribedSuprtDocInd
Provided Hospital ContactYes (X)ProvidedHospitalContactInd
Provided Nonprofit ContactYes (X)ProvidedNonprofitContactInd
Includes Publicity MeasuresYes (1)IncludesPublicityMeasuresInd
FAP Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP Available On Website URLSEE PART V SECTION CFAPAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP App Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP App Available On Website URLSEE PART V SECTION CFAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Summary On WebsiteYes (X)FAPSummaryOnWebsiteInd
FAP Summary On Website URLSEE PART V SECTION CFAPSummaryOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Avlbl On Request No ChargeYes (X)FAPAvlblOnRequestNoChargeInd
FAP App Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPAppAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
FAP Sum Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPSumAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
Notified FAP Copy Bill DisplayYes (X)NotifiedFAPCopyBillDisplayInd
Communtity Notified FAPYes (X)CommuntityNotifiedFAPInd
FAP Actions On NonpaymentYes (1)FAPActionsOnNonpaymentInd
Permit No ActionsYes (X)PermitNoActionsInd
Collection Activities0CollectionActivitiesInd
Provided Written NoticeYes (X)ProvidedWrittenNoticeInd
Made Effort Orally NotifyYes (X)MadeEffortOrallyNotifyInd
Processed FAP ApplicationYes (X)ProcessedFAPApplicationInd
Nondis Emergency Care PolicyYes (1)NondisEmergencyCarePolicyInd
Look Back Medicare PrivateYes (X)LookBackMedicarePrivateInd
Amounts Generally Billed0AmountsGenerallyBilledInd
Gross Charges0GrossChargesInd

Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FAIRVIEW HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT - FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL HAS UTILIZED A MULTI-FACETED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) STRATEGY AS PART OF ITS ONGOING COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLANNING PROCESS. FAIRVIEW'S CHNA IS PART OF BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS' REGIONALLY FOCUSED CHNA. BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, FAIRVIEW'S AFFILIATE HOSPITAL IN PITTSFIELD, IS CLOSELY ALIGNED AND INTEGRATED WITH FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL SERVICES AND THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLANNING PROCESS REFLECTS THE REGIONAL INTEGRATION OF BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS SERVICES. FAIRVIEW PARTICIPATES AS A PARTNER IN BMC'S COMMUNITY BENEFITS COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND REPORTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH MANY BMC COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. FAIRVIEW ALSO ENHANCES THE BMC ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING PROCESS WITH ITS OWN EFFORTS THAT FOCUS ON THE THIRTEEN RURAL TOWNS OF THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE SERVICE AREA THAT ARE IDENTIFIED AS FAIRVIEW'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. FOCUS GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEWS, SURVEYS, PATIENT FEEDBACK, PARTICIPATION IN NUMEROUS LOCAL GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS CLINICAL, HEALTH STATUS, DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DATA ALL ARE USED TO PROVIDE A MORE IN-DEPTH SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS.FAIRVIEW'S WELLNESS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE WIDE RANGING. IN-HOSPITAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, BOTH FREE AND LOW-COST, ARE DESIGNED TO RAISE HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS THROUGH PROGRAMMING FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDING HEART DISEASE, PULMONARY DISEASE, NUTRITION, AND DIABETES, AMONG THE TOPICS REGULARLY OFFERED. THE PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL'S MEDICAL STAFF. FAIRVIEW IS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL, LEADING ITS OWN SPECIAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEART NIGHT AND BEING AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN THE EVENTS AND INITIATIVES TO REACH THE TARGETED AUDIENCES OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING SENIOR CENTERS, SCHOOLS AND SOCIAL AGENCIES. AS PART OF THE LARGER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, FAIRVIEW HAS BENEFITED FROM RESOURCES THAT RESULTED IN OFFERING CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, MOST NOTABLY THE PREVENTION WELLNESS TRUST FUND, AS WELL AS THE LAUNCH OF BHS' CANYON RANCH INSTITUTE LIFE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, A FREE 12-WEEK PROGRAM HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, FAIRVIEW WORKS CLOSELY WITH BMC'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH EXTENSIVE NETWORKING, TRAINING, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR REMOTE AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS TO BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY BEYOND FAIRVIEW'S WALLS. THESE RURAL COMMUNITIES, MANY OF WHICH ARE SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS, RELY ON FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL AND OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THESE RESOURCES.THROUGH ITS LOCALIZED PLANNING PROCESS, FAIRVIEW IS AWARE OF COMMUNITY VULNERABILITIES AND NEEDS. IN RESPONSE, FAIRVIEW OFFERS TARGETED PROGRAMS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES BASED ON IDENTIFIED HEALTH ISSUES. FOR EXAMPLE, THE RISING FOOD VULNERABILITY OF YOUNG FAMILIES, AS EVIDENCED IN ESCALATING NUMBER OF CHILDREN RECEIVING FREE AND LOW COST MEALS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, LED FAIRVIEW TO PARTNER WITH THE LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS IN THE SUMMER BACKPACK PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A BACKPACK OF FOOD FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN THE SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM. ANOTHER EXAMPLE THAT RESPONDS TO LOCAL NEED ADDRESSES THE ALARMING RATE OF ROAD FATALITIES IN THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES THAT FAR SURPASSES STATE AND NATIONAL STATISTICS. IN RESPONSE, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL SPONSORS DRIVING SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AS WELL AS TEENS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING BRIGHTLY COLORED WALKING VESTS TO MAKE PEDESTRIANS MORE VISIBLE ON THE ROADS.
FAIRVIEW HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: CHNA CONDUCTED WITH OTHER HOSPITAL FACILITIES - FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS AN AFFILIATE HOSPITAL OF BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER AND BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, THE REGIONAL PROVIDER OF HEALTHCARE IN THE BERKSHIRES. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN THE BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND CONSIDERS IT THE PRIMARY RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK FOR OVERALL HEALTH NEEDS AND STATUS OF OUR REGION. THE HEALTHCARE PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED BY THE BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS REPORT ARE THE GUIDING FRAMEWORK THAT FAIRVIEW USES TO EFFECTIVELY COLLABORATE WITH OTHER PROVIDERS TO IDENTIFY PRIORITY NEEDS AND DEVELOP PLANS TO MEET THEM. THROUGH EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, FAIRVIEW CONTINUALLY IDENTIFIES PERCEPTIONS OF HEALTHCARE, NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES WHERE THE HOSPITAL CAN PLAY A ROLE.
FAIRVIEW HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: WERE ALL NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN CHNA ADDRESSED? EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND CARDIAC CARE REFLECT FAIRVIEW'S RESPONSIVENESS TO AREAS IDENTIFIED IN THE CHNA. IN ITS ROLE AS A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL SERVING THE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF THE BERKSHIRES, FAIRVIEW COLLABORATES WITH BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER (BMC) TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS AT FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL AND IMPACT COMMUNITY HEALTH BEYOND HOSPITAL WALLS. THE LAUNCHING OF OPERATION BETTER START, A SATELLITE PROGRAM OF BMC THAT TARGETS YOUTH OBESITY AND DIABETES EDUCATION, HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES TO MAKE A BACKPACK OF FOOD AVAILABLE DURING A SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AT RISK, ADDRESSING FOOD VULNERABILITY AND INCREASING THE SUCCESS OF THE VITAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT KEEPS CHILDREN FROM FALLING BEHIND ACADEMICALLY. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL HAS ESTABLISHED ITS OWN CANYON RANCH LIFE ENHANCEMENT INSTITUTE PROGRAM, A FREE 12-WEEK PROGRAM HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH, FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM AT BMC. IN RURAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS, FAIRVIEW WORKS CLOSELY WITH BMC'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH EXTENSIVE NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING THAT BRINGS RESOURCES TO THE SMALL TOWNS IN THE AREA THAT WOULD NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THIS SUPPORT OTHERWISE. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL FOLLOWS THE PRIORITIES OF THE BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. IN CASES THAT REQUIRE MORE SPECIALTY, OR IT CANNOT FINANCIALLY SUPPORT, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FILL THE NEED LOCALLY AND RELIES ON A REGIONAL NETWORK OF HEALTH RESOURCES OF BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS.BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS (BHS) REGULARLY ASSESSES THE HEALTH NEEDS OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY RESIDENTS AS PART OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAMMING. BHS COMPILED THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEALTH ASSESSMENT REPORT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNTY HEALTH INITIATIVE STEERING COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, BERKSHIRE COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH ASSOCIATION, TRI-TOWN HEALTH DEPARTMENT, BERKSHIRE PUBLIC HEALTH ALLIANCE, PITTSFIELD HEALTH DEPARTMENT, BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY, BERKSHIRE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, AND NORTHERN BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COALITION. THE INTENT IS TO BROADLY IDENTIFY THE MAJOR TRENDS IN HEALTH STATUS AND OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH NEEDS WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS THAT ARE LIKELY TO AFFECT THE POPULATION OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY. THE FRAMEWORK OF THIS PLAN SPANS FISCAL YEARS 2021-2024. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CHNA WERE: TO GATHER STATISTICALLY VALID INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE RESIDENTS OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY, TO DEVELOP ACCURATE COMPARISONS TO STATE AND NATIONAL BENCHMARKS OF HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE MEASURES TO PROVIDE TRENDING INFORMATION FOR THE FUTURE, TO IDENTIFY KEY AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY NEEDS AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, TO UTILIZE FINDINGS FOR COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND HOSPITAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES, AND TO MEET THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S AND IRS REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT. WHILE DEMOGRAPHIC, SOCIOECONOMIC AND HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL NEEDS AND/OR PROBLEMS, SUCH A BROAD-BASED VIEW CANNOT IDENTIFY ALL OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROBLEMS FACING A COMMUNITY. THIS IS RATHER ONE STEP OF MANY IN AN ON-GOING PROCESS OF COLLECTING AND DISSEMINATING HEALTH STATUS INFORMATION SO THAT, WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN ADDRESS THE HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND HELP TO ENSURE BETTER OUTCOMES FOR ALL THE PEOPLE LIVING IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY. WE INCORPORATE FEEDBACK FROM MANY COMMUNITY FORUMS, INCLUDING NORTHERN BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COALITION MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS, BI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS, RURAL HEALTH PLANNING TEAM, AND MANY COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERACTIONS.COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND ACCESS COMMITTEEAS A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - ITSELF MADE UP OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS - THIS COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING THE HEALTH NEEDS AND BARRIERS TO CARE IN OUR SERVICE AREA. THE COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, DETERMINING TARGET POPULATIONS AND PRIORITIES, DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN AND EVALUATING PERFORMANCE AGAINST GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF PEOPLE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, AND MEETS MONTHLY THOUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE BHS COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND ACCESS COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND DISCUSSES COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS, POTENTIAL NEW INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY NEEDS, AND OUTCOMES. THE COMMITTEE FORMALLY REVIEWS ANY UPDATES TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND REAFFIRMS PRIORITIES ANNUALLY AND COMPLETES A COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT EVERY THREE YEARS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INTERNAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND PROGRAM LEADERS MEET TO COORDINATE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PLAN AND PROGRAMS. IN 2012 WE FORMALIZED THE COUNTY HEALTH INITIATIVE (CHI) WITH THE GOAL OF WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE CHI INCLUDES BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, BERKSHIRE COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH ASSOCIATION, BERKSHIRE PUBLIC HEALTH ALLIANCE, TRI-TOWN HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PITTSFIELD HEALTH DEPARTMENT, BERKSHIRE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY, AND NORTHERN BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COALITION. BHS IS THE ONLY HEALTH SYSTEM IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY AND THEREFORE WE ASSUME A SIGNIFICANT LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ADDRESSING THE PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE CHNA. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH MANY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS HAS A STRONG REPUTATION AS A LEADER AND COLLABORATOR IN MEETING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS THROUGH ITS ONGOING COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. BHS PLANS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS IN RESPONSE TO THE HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2015-2018 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THESE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, NORTH COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD FOR HEALTH, CANYON RANCH LIFE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICATION INITIATIVE, PREVENTION WELLNESS TRUST FUND INITIATIVES, HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SCREENINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES AND ACCESS TO CARE THROUGH A NUMBER OF LEVERAGED SOURCES (GRANTS). DUE TO EVER CHANGING HEALTHCARE NEEDS, THE STRATEGIES MAY CHANGE, AND NEW PROGRAMS MAY BE ADDED OR PROGRAMS MAY BE ELIMINATED DURING THE 2021-2024 PERIOD.LISTED BELOW ARE THE IDENTIFIED PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS, INCLUDING THE HOSPITAL'S STRATEGIC PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS.CLINICAL CARE: ACCESS TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, ACCESS FOR UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED, AND HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES.HEALTH BEHAVIORS: ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH - TEEN PREGNANCY, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, OBESITY, SMOKING, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY: CANCER, CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, DIABETES, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, MATERNAL/CHILD HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH - DEPRESSION, AND STROKE/BLOOD PRESSURE, COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINATIONPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.SOCIAL/ECONOMIC: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SAFETY.THE CHNA INCLUDES A NEW FOCUS ON THE POPULATION OF NORTH COUNTY GIVEN THE SUDDEN CLOSING OF NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN MARCH 2014. BHS AND BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER WORKED WITH INPUT AND SUPPORT FROM MANY GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO RESTORE CLINICAL SERVICES AND THIS PROCESS IS STILL GOING ON. IN THE RECENT CHNA WE ALSO NOTED AN INCREASE IN VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND A DRAMATIC INCREASE IN OVERDOSES AND DEATHS DUE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE. BHS IS COLLABORATING WITH THE BRIEN CENTER, PUBLIC HEALTH AUTHORITIES, THE LOCAL FQHC, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO ENHANCE EXISTING EFFORTS TO EXPAND OUR WORK FOR PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND DIVERSION.
SCHEDULE H (FORM 990) PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7ATHE HOSPITAL'S LATEST CHNA REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE HEALTH SYSTEMS' WEBSITE, WWW.BERKSHIREHEALTHSYSTEMS.ORG/PROGRAMS-AND-SERVICES/COMMUNITY-WELLNESS/ "COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA), 2021-2023".
SCHEDULE H (FORM 990) PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10ATHE HOSPITAL'S MOST RECENTLY ADOPTED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IS AVAILABLE ON THE HEALTH SYSTEMS' WEBSITE, WWW.BERKSHIREHEALTHSYSTEMS.ORG/PROGRAM-AND-SERVICES/COMMUNITY-WELLNESS/, SELECT THE DOCUMENT "COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ( CHIP), 2021-2023".
SCHEDULE H (FORM 990) PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16ATHE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY (FAP) IS AVAILABLE ON THE HEALTH SYSTEMS' WEBSITE, WWW.BERKSHIREHEALTHSYSTEMS.ORG/ABOUT/POLICIES-AND-NOTICES, SELECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY DROP DOWN BOX. SELECT THE ENGLISH DOCUMENT "FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY - FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL OR THE SPANISH DOCUMENT "LA POLITICA DE AYUDA FINANCIERA DE FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL".
SCHEDULE H (FORM 990) PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16BTHE HOSPITAL'S FAP APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE HEALTH SYSTEMS' WEBSITE, WWW.BERKSHIREHEALTHSYSTEMS.ORG/ABOUT/POLICIES-AND-NOTICES. SELECT THE ENGLISH DOCUMENT "FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION OR THE SPANISH DOCUMENT "SOLICITUD PARA AYUDA FINANCIERA".
SCHEDULE H (FORM 990) PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16CTHE HOSPITAL'S PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FAP IS AVAILABLE ON THE HEALTH SYSTEMS' WEBSITE, WWW.BERKSHIREHEALTHSYSTEMS.ORG/ABOUT/POLICIES-AND-NOTICES. SELECT THE ENGLISH DOCUMENT "PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES OR THE SPANISH DOCUMENT "RESUMEN EN LANGUAGE SENCILLO".
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PART I, LINE 7:COMPUTATION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE - THE TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE REPORTED ON PART I, LINES 7A, 7B, & 7C HAS BEEN CALCULATED USING THE RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST TO CHARGES AS COMPUTED USING WORKSHEET 2 IN THE SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS. BECAUSE FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS A FEDERALLY-DESIGNATED CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL, THE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM MASSACHUSETTS FOR PATIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID AND OTHER MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (LINES 7B & 7C, COLUMN (D)) IS BASED ON A COST-BASIS MODEL AND IS HIGHER THAN IT WOULD BE FOR NON-CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS. BAD DEBT EXPENSE HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE COMPUTATION OF ALL COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE SHOWN IN PART I, LINE 7.
PART I, LN 7 COL(F):COMPUTATION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE PERCENTAGES - BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $2,718,443 ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS AND INCLUDED IN FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25 COLUMN (A) HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE COMPUTATION OF ALL COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE, INCLUDING THE CALCULATION OF THE PERCENTAGES SHOWN IN SCHEDULE H PART I, LINE 7 COLUMN (F).
SCHEDULE H (FORM 990) PART I, LINE 6BPUBLIC ACCESS TO COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT - FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL AND BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER EACH FILE A SEPARATE COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT WITH THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS. FAIRVIEW'S FISCAL YEAR 2023 COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT CAN BE ACCESSED AT HTTPS://WWW.CHARITIES.AGO.STATE.MA.US/CHARITIES/
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:AS SUMMARIZED IN PART II, EXPENDITURES BY FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL TO PROTECT OR IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH OR SAFETY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: LINE 1 PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS & HOUSING: LOW INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE - COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE $7,500. THE HOSPITAL DONATED MONEY TO A LOCAL NON-PROFIT WHICH HELPS PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS.LINE 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORT: MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS - COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE $153,075. THE HOSPITAL SUPPORTS THE BERKSHIRE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS WHO ARE A GROUP OF LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND NON-LICENSED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE TRAINED TO RESPOND TO A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY SUCH AS A PANDEMIC OR SHELTERING SITUATION.LINE 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORT: EMS COORDINATOR - COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE $48,500. FAIRVIEW FUNDS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICERS COORDINATOR WHO WORKS WITH ALL LOCAL VOLUNTEER AND PAID AMBULANCE SQUADS TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION, REGULATORY UPDATES, AND BEST PRACTICE UPDATES.LINE 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORT: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE DRILLS - COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE $1,031. FAIRVIEW CONDUCTS COMMUNITY-WIDE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FULL-SCALE EXERCISES WHICH INCLUDE PARTICIPATION FROM LOCAL POLICE, FIRE, AND EMS AGENCIES.LINE 6 COALITION BUILDING: CIVIC PARTNERSHIP & SB CARE COLLABORATION - COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE $42,923. THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE CARE COLLABORATIVE IS A PROGRAM BETWEEN FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, MACONY PEDIATRICS AND THE BERKSHIRE HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN STRUGGLING IN THE CLASSROOM. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS THE PARENTS WITH MISSING SERVICES INCLUDING MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, HOUSING AND FOOD SUPPORT TO STABILIZE THE ENVIRONMENT AND GIVE CHILDREN IN VULNERABLE FAMILIES ACCESS TO THE CARE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. THE CIVIC PARTERSHIP IS AN AMALGAMATION OF SPONSORSHIPS AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY IN A WIDE VARIETY OF AREAS RANGING FROM FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY VITALITY. FAIRVIEW ALSO SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDING YOUTH SPORTS, ARTS, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT AND EMERGENCY PLANNING WHICH DRIVE MUCH OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMY. LINE 8 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT - COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE $3,600. THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO CRITICAL PHYSICIAN SHORTAGES IN THE HOSPITAL'S SERVICE AREA AND THE EXPENDITURES REPORTED ARE AN INVESTMENT IN INCREASING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY BY ASSISTING IN ESTABLISHING NEW PHYSICIANS IN THE SERVICE AREA.LINE 8 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: COMMUNITY EDUCATION - COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE $51,364. FAIRVIEW OFFERED LOCAL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHADOW AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES EXPOSING THEM TO DIVERSE CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE. FVH OFFERED STUDENTS PURSUING SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EDUCATION, INCLUDING PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AT THE HOSPITAL. FAIRVIEW ALSO OFFERED INTERNSHIPS TO NURSING STUDENTS.
PART III, LINE 2:COMPUTATION OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE - IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL ANALYZES ITS PAST HISTORY AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS. MANAGEMENT REGULARLY REVIEWS DATA ABOUT THESE MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE IN EVALUATING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE, THE HOSPITAL ANALYZES CONTRACTUALLY DUE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDES FOR BAD DEBTS, IF NECESSARY (FOR EXAMPLE, FOR EXPECTED UNCOLLECTIBLE DEDUCTIBLES AND COPAYMENTS ON ACCOUNTS FOR WHICH THE THIRD-PARTY PAYER HAS NOT YET PAID). FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-PAY PATIENTS, THE HOSPITAL RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IN THE PERIOD OF SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF ITS PAST EXPERIENCE, WHICH INDICATES THAT MANY PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY THE PORTION OF THEIR BILL FOR WHICH THEY ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STANDARD RATES (OR THE DISCOUNTED RATES IF NEGOTIATED) AND THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY COLLECTED AFTER ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED IS CHARGED OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS.
PART III, LINE 3:BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY - NO BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY HAS BEEN REPORTED ON PART III, LINE 3 BECAUSE ALL GROSS PATIENT CHARGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THESE PATIENTS THAT WERE NOT PAID FROM UNCOMPENSATED CARE POOLS OR PROGRAMS WERE WRITTEN OFF AS "FREE CARE" EXPENSE. A PORTION OF FREE CARE EXPENSE, CALCULATED USING THE RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST TO CHARGES AS COMPUTED USING WORKSHEET 2 IN THE SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS, IS INCLUDED IN THE "FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AT COST" AMOUNT IN SCHEDULE H PART I, LINE 7(A), COLUMN (C).
PART III, LINE 4:FOOTNOTE 4 ("CHARITY CARE") TO THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION OF BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES (INCLUDING FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL) FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022 CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING REGARDING BAD DEBT EXPENSE: "THE HEALTH SYSTEM PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CHARITY CARE POLICY CRITERIA WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ESTABLISHED RATES." "IF A PATIENT IS INELIGIBLE FOR CHARITY CARE OR CARE AT REDUCED RATES BECAUSE THE PATIENT'S INCOME EXCEEDS THE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES, SERVICES RENDERED ARE RECORDED AT ESTABLISHED RATES AND ANY UNPAID ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE BALANCE IS WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBTS AFTER A REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE."
PART III, LINE 8:THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART III SECTION B LINE 6 ("MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS OF CARE RELATING TO PAYMENTS ON LINE 5") WAS DETERMINED USING THE COST ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY USED FOR THE MEDICARE COST REPORTS.
PART III, LINE 9B:THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AND PATIENT POPULATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM ANY COLLECTION OR BILLING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO STATE REGULATIONS: PATIENTS ENROLLED IN A STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MASSHEALTH, EMERGENCY AID TO THE ELDERLY, DISABLED AND CHILDREN, HEALTHY START, CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SECURITY PLAN, AND "LOW INCOME PATIENTS" AS DETERMINED BY THE OFFICE OF MEDICAID. PLEASE NOTE THAT FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL (FVH) MAY SEEK COLLECTION ACTION AGAINST ANY PATIENT ENROLLED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROGRAMS FOR THEIR REQUIRED CO-PAYMENTS AND DEDUCTIBLES THAT ARE SET FORTH BY EACH SPECIFIC PROGRAM. FVH MAY ALSO INITIATE BILLING OR COLLECTION FOR A PATIENT WHO ALLEGES THAT HE OR SHE IS A PARTICIPANT IN A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT COVERS THE COSTS OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICES, BUT FAILS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SUCH PARTICIPATION. UPON RECEIPT OF SATISFACTORY PROOF THAT A PATIENT IS A PARTICIPANT IN A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (INCLUDING RECEIPT OR VERIFICATION OF A SIGNED APPLICATION), FVH SHALL CEASE ITS BILLING OR COLLECTION ACTIVITIES. FVH MAY CONTINUE COLLECTION ACTION ON ANY LOW INCOME PATIENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED PRIOR TO THE LOW INCOME PATIENT DETERMINATION, PROVIDED THAT THE CURRENT LOW INCOME PATIENT STATUS HAS BEEN TERMINATED OR EXPIRED. HOWEVER, ONCE A PATIENT IS DETERMINED ELIGIBLE AND ENROLLED IN THE HEALTH SAFETY NET, MASSHEALTH, OR CERTAIN COMMONWEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, FVH WILL CEASE COLLECTION ACTIVITY FOR SERVICES, PREVIOUSLY BILLED, THAT NOW FALL INTO THE ELIGIBILITY PERIOD. FVH MAY SEEK COLLECTION ACTION AGAINST ANY OF THE PATIENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAMS LISTED ABOVE FOR NON-COVERED SERVICES THAT THE PATIENT HAS AGREED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, PROVIDED THAT THE HOSPITAL OBTAINED THE PATIENT'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT TO BE BILLED FOR THE SERVICE. FVH WILL NOT UNDERTAKE COLLECTION ACTION AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR MEDICAL HARDSHIP UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH SAFETY NET PROGRAM WITH RESPECT TO THE AMOUNT OF THE BILL THAT EXCEEDS THE MEDICAL HARDSHIP CONTRIBUTION.FVH DOES NOT GARNISH A PATIENT'S OR THE PATIENT'S GUARANTOR'S WAGES OR EXECUTE A LIEN ON THE PATIENT'S OR THE PATIENT'S GUARANTOR'S PERSONAL RESIDENCE OR MOTOR VEHICLE.FVH AND ITS AGENTS SHALL NOT CONTINUE COLLECTION OR BILLING ON A PATIENT WHO IS A MEMBER OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING EXCEPT TO SECURE ITS RIGHTS AS A CREDITOR IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDER.
PART VI, LINE 2:NEEDS ASSESSMENT - FAIRVIEW ASSESSES THE NEEDS AND CHANGES IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH A BROAD RANGE OF ASSESSMENT INITIATIVES AND CONSTANT INTERACTION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. STATISTICAL EVIDENCE FROM HOSPITAL DATABASES, INCLUDING IN-PATIENT, EMERGENCY AND MAJOR DIAGNOSTIC CATEGORIES, AUGMENT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ASSESSMENTS WHICH HELP IDENTIFY AREAS CONSISTENT WITH, AND THOSE ABOVE, STANDARD NORMS. FAIRVIEW RELIES ON THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEMOGRAPHIC DATA AND HEALTH REGIONALIZATION STATUS REPORTS TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION.FAIRVIEW ALSO PARTICIPATES WITH THE WORK OF REGIONAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND UTILIZES ASSESSMENTS MADE AVAILABLE ON BEHALF OF SPECIFIC COMMUNITY INTERESTS. AMONG THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE RELEVANT DATA ARE BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT SURVEY, SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE YOUTH COALITION YOUTH SURVEY, UNITED WAY COMMUNITY IMPACT BASELINE REPORT, MASSACHUSETTS PREVENTION NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY, CROSS-CULTURAL ACTION NETWORK, MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, BERKSHIRE HILLS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BMI REPORTS, AND THE BERKSHIRE BOARDS OF HEALTH ASSOCIATION BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT. FAIRVIEW ALSO CONDUCTS ITS OWN SURVEY, SPECIFICALLY TARGETING THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE REGION, TO UNDERSTAND RESIDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF HEALTHCARE SERVICE ACCESS, OBSTACLES TO CARE, PREFERRED METHODS OF COMMUNICATIONS, PERCEIVED HEALTH THREATS AND SIGNIFICANT ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR HEALTH STATUS.FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PLACES A HIGH PRIORITY ON BUILDING CLOSE ALLIANCES WITH EDUCATIONAL, BUSINESS, HEALTH AND WELFARE, SAFETY, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES. THROUGH CONTINUAL ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERING, FAIRVIEW STAYS ABREAST OF THE BROAD RANGE OF ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITY ALLOWING IT TO RESPOND TO ISSUES. THROUGH A CONSTITUENCY FOCUSED OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHICH IS BASED ON HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND TARGETS SPECIFIC HEALTH INFORMATION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS, FAIRVIEW STRIVES TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND INFORMATION, AND TO RAISE THE OVERALL HEALTH LITERACY AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS. IN ADDITION, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL COMMITTEES, INCLUDING THE PATIENT FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL, ETHICS COUNCIL AND SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEES ALLOW FAIRVIEW TO MAINTAIN A DIRECT LINE TO OUR COMMUNITY, IN OUR EFFORT TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY EFFECTIVELY.
PART VI, LINE 3:PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE - FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS EXTREMELY PROACTIVE IN HELPING PATIENTS ACCESS COVERAGE. THROUGH CONTINUOUS OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND MEDIA COVERAGE, FAIRVIEW'S ADVOCACY FOR ACCESS TEAM PROMOTES INFORMATION ABOUT ELIGIBILITY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. PATIENTS ARE CONNECTED TO THESE PROGRAMS BOTH FROM WITHIN THE HOSPITAL AS WELL AS ON A COMMUNITY LEVEL. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO REMOVE THE OBSTACLES TO HEALTH CARE DUE TO COVERAGE, AND HAS INVESTED IN ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR THE ADVOCAY FOR ACCESS TEAM. THE NEW OFFICE IS LOCATED OFF OF THE MAIN HALLWAY AND OFFERS A LESS PUBLIC AREA TO HANDLE THE INCREASED UTILIZATION AND PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO OFFER A SAFE AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT. FLEXIBLE HOURS, INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS, AND TRANSLATION SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO LOWER BARRIERS TO CARE.TRAINED STAFF INITIATE, SUPPORT AND FACILITATE ENROLLMENT TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE EXTENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES. A FINANCIAL ADVISOR IS AVAILABLE DURING BUSINESS HOURS TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN CREATING FLEXIBLE BILLING ARRANGEMENTS, ADDRESS BILLING ISSUES AND QUESTIONS, AND REFER PATIENTS TO THE ADVOCACY FOR ACCESS OFFICE WHEN APPROPRIATE. AS A TESTAMENT TO IMPACT, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL'S ADVOCACY FOR ACCESS COORDINATOR HAS BEEN SELECTED BY BERKSHIRE MAGAZINE'S "BERKSHIRE 25" IN 2016, HONORING INDIVIDUALS IN THE BERKSHIRE REGION WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND CONTRIBUTE TO MAKE LIFE IN THE BERKSHIRES SO SPECIAL.THE SERVICE ECONOMY IN THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES HAS MANY UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED WORKERS. MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS HOLD MORE THAN ONE JOB. THE ADVOCACY FOR ACCESS TEAM HAS PLACED SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON REACHING OUT TO THE SELF-EMPLOYED AS WELL AS IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH INFORMATION AND ENROLL THEM IN HEALTH COVERAGE DURING THE PAST YEAR.
PART VI, LINE 4:COMMUNITY INFORMATION - FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL SERVES A RURAL AREA IN THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF MASSACHUSETTS IN ADDITION TO NEARBY COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE BORDERS OF NEW YORK AND CONNECTICUT. THERE IS A WIDE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RANGE IN THE COMMUNITY, NECESSITATING A DIVERSE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN, INCLUDING BOTH TRADITIONAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA. HOWEVER, FAIRVIEW RECOGNIZES THE IMPACT THAT WORD-OF-MOUTH CONTINUES TO HOLD AND ENGAGES WITH A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO REPRESENT VARIOUS CONSTITUENCIES TO TAP INTO THESE NETWORKS DIRECTLY AND THROUGH COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS SUCH AS THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE REGIONAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE, AN ALLIANCE OF THE TOWNS, EMERGENCY SERVICES, BOARDS OF HEALTH, SELECTMEN OF INDIVIDUAL TOWNS, AND THE HOSPITAL.FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL ENGAGES WITH THE COMMUNITY USING MULTIPLE TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL MEDIA AVENUES TO SHARE INFORMATION ACROSS THE MULTIPLE GEOGRAPHIC, SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC AUDIENCES WE SERVE. THROUGH COLLABORATION AND ONGOING DISCUSSION, FAIRVIEW DISPERSES IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION TO SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR FORMAL AND INFORMAL NETWORKS, WHICH ARE PARTICULARLY STRONG IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. FOR EXAMPLE, TO REACH THE NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING POPULATION, FAIRVIEW SHARES IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND BUSINESS CHANNELS WHERE OTHER NEEDS ARE MET. WHILE THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY IS PREDOMINATELY CAUCASIAN, THERE IS A GROWING MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL HAS EXPANDED ITS NETWORK OF CONTACTS AND RESOURCES TO SERVE THIS COMMUNITY. WHEN ANY HEALTH ISSUE IS ADDRESSED OR PROGRAM PROMOTED, THERE ARE MANY POINTS OF CONTACT REPRESENTING THIS COMMUNITY TO INITIATE A SIMILAR DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF SPECIFIC GROUPS.DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE REGION AS A VACATION AND RETIREMENT DESTINATION, HOUSING COSTS HAVE ESCALATED AND EXCEED THE SCOPE OF LOCAL WAGES, FORCING MANY FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO STRUGGLE WITH BASIC LIVING EXPENSES. FAMILIES LIVING BELOW 150% OF THE POVERTY LEVEL AND THE AVERAGE PER CAPITA INCOME ARE BOTH SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE. THE NUMBER OF ELDERS (SURPASSING 20% IN SOME RURAL LOCATIONS) EXCEEDS STATE AVERAGES. STUDENTS ON REDUCED OR FREE LUNCH SERVICES HAVE BEEN RISING STEADILY AND NOW APPROACH 40% IN THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. FOR THIS REASON, WORKING WITH THE SCHOOLS AND SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS ARE CENTRAL TO FAIRVIEW'S COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH STRATEGY. RURAL HOMELESSNESS IS A HIDDEN, BUT PERVASIVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUE. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL COLLABORATES CLOSELY WITH BOTH THE LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTER AND VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE TO ARRANGE FOR APPROPRIATE CLINICAL CARE FOR THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION. FAIRVIEW ALSO DONATES UNSOLD FRESHLY COOKED MEALS FROM ITS LUNCH AND DINNER SERVICES TO CONSTRUCT, A GREAT BARRINGTON NON-PROFIT "COMMITTED TO AFFORABLE HOUSING FOR EVERYONE...IN THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE REGION." THESE MEALS ARE DONATED THREE DAYS A WEEK, SUPPORTING THE SHELTER AND AVOIDING UNNECESSARY WASTE OF HIGH QUALITY FOODS. THE PERCENTAGE OF ELDERS IN THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES IS SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE THE STATE AVERAGE, SURPASSING 20% IN SOME RURAL COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, MANY ELDERS ARE LIVING ALONE. SENIOR CENTERS AND SERVICES ARE AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND FAIRVIEW REGULARLY OFFERS PROGRAMS THROUGH THESE ORGANIZATIONS.PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS LIMITED AND NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. AS A RESULT, TRANSPORTATION IS AN OBSTACLE TO CARE FOR MANY, PARTICULARLY AMONG THE ELDERLY. A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY RUNS A LIMITED BUS ROUTE WITH LIMITED HOURS. ADDITIONAL ELDERLY TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE BUT LIMITED. PEOPLE WHO NEED TO ACCESS HEALTHCARE MUST RELY ON FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO GET TO MEDICAL CARE. SPECIALTY CARE IS A PARTICULAR CHALLENGE TO OBTAIN. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL COLLABORATES WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP MAKE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE. HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION ARE THE PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT SECTORS. THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE ECONOMY'S PRIMARY ECONOMIC ENGINE IS TOURISM, WITH A HIGH NUMBER OF HOTELS, BED AND BREAKFASTS, RESTAURANTS, AND RETAIL SHOPS AND SERVICES CATERING TO THE TOURIST COMMUNITY. THE LOCAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WAS SEVERELY IMPACTED BY THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN. ALTHOUGH THESE ARE OFTEN SEASONAL AND SERVICE BASED JOBS, THEY ARE A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE ECONOMY.
PART VI, LINE 5:PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH - FURTHERING OUR CHARITABLE PURPOSE AS PART OF BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT MISSION IS COMMITTED TO IDENTIFY, PRIORITIZE, AND MAKE INVESTMENTS THAT ADDRESS OUR COMMUNITIES' HEALTH NEEDS AND RAISE THE HEALTH STATUS OF OUR NEIGHBORS. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY AND APPROACHES THIS CHALLENGE AS A KEY LEADER IN A REGIONAL NETWORK THAT IS FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING PRIORITY HEALTH ISSUES AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS THROUGH OFFERING HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WILL IMPROVE HEALTH STATUS. FAIRVIEW SERVES AS THE RURAL REGION'S PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, AND ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF "AT RISK AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AS PART OF OVERALL PUBLIC HEALTH. FAIRVIEW SEEKS INPUT AND FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES TO MEET IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ACTS AS A CATALYST TO PROMOTE HEALTH INITIATIVES SUCH AS FLU CLINICS, EMERGENCY PLANNING, AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH MANDATES. FAIRVIEW PARTICIPATES IN THE BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER MONTHLY COMMUNITY BENEFITS MEETINGS AS WELL AS MAINTAINING A SEPARATE FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS COMMITTEE WHICH MEETS ONCE A YEAR AND PROVIDES A PLATFORM THAT FOCUSES ON THE TWELVE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE TOWNS IN ITS SERVICE AREA, ENGAGING COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF OUR GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT. THE FHCBC INCLUDES THE PRESIDENT, TWO VICE PRESIDENTS, AND LEADERS OF THE HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS AND STAFF WHO ARE DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH PATIENTS, ALLOWING A GREATER FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THIS GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO IDENTIFY EMERGING HEALTH ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY.THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORTING PROCESS, FAIRVIEW HAS ARTICULATED AND QUANTIFIED THE ISSUES AND RESPONSES THAT ADDRESS PRIORITY NEEDS FROM THE STATEWIDE FRAMEWORK DEVELOPED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. AS THE CENTER OF HEALTHCARE IN THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES, FAIRVIEW PROVIDES THE SAFETY NET AND PRIMARY SERVICES THAT ARE VITAL TO THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH NEEDS AND OFFERS PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE MOST VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS BUILD A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR THE REGION.FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL VALUES THE COMMUNITY'S VITAL ROLE AS PARTNERS IN THE VITALITY OF THEIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, REPRESENTING VARIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC AND CONSTITUENCY GROUPS, SERVE ON OUR GOVERNING BOARDS AS WELL AS VARIOUS COMMITTEES, INCLUDING THE PATIENT FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL, THE ETHICS COMMITTEE AND OTHER GROUPS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR DIALOGUE WHICH ASSURE THE INPUT AND INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE REPRESENTED AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS. HOSPITAL STAFF ALSO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN MANY LOCAL AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, SUPPORTING THEIR EFFORTS AND, BY ENGAGING WITH THEIR MISSION AND INTERESTS, CREATING NEW AVENUES OF COLLABORATION AND OPPORTUNITY TO BETTER MEET OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH NEEDS.AT THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE CURRENT GOVERNING BODY OF FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL CONSISTED OF 19 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, SIX PHYSICIAN REPRESENTATIVES, AND AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARE ELECTED FOR TERMS OF UP TO THREE YEARS, ARE SUBJECT TO TERM LIMITS, AND REPRESENT A WIDE SPECTRUM OF COMMUNITY INTERESTS - INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS, CONSUMER ADVOCATES, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS. MOST COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCLUDE ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. FAIRVIEW ALSO MAINTAINS A PATIENT AND FAMILY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE INPUT AND ADVICE ON A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICE TOPICS.THE MEDICAL STAFF OF FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS OPEN TO ALL PHYSICIANS WHO MEET CLINICAL AND PATIENT SERVICE CRITERIA, ALTHOUGH CERTAIN HOSPITAL BASED SERVICES - RADIOLOGY, ANESTHESIA, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND PATHOLOGY - ARE FUNCTIONALLY CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE MANNER IN WHICH THOSE DEPARTMENTS ARE STRUCTURED.FAIRVIEW REGULARLY EXPENDS PERSONNEL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR WHICH IT DOES NOT EXPECT REIMBURSEMENT. THE HOSPITAL UTILIZES SURPLUS FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TO MAINTAIN ACCESS TO HOSPITAL SERVICES AND PRIMARY CARE, TO EXPAND ACCESS POINTS OF CARE, AND TO SUPPORT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT COMMUNITY BENEFIT PRIORITIES INCLUDING CHRONIC DISEASE, EDUCATION, AND ACCESS TO CARE. FAIRVIEW'S EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDE TOBACCO TREATMENT, PARKINSON'S EXERCISE, AND CPR AND LIFE SAFETY TRAINING. IN ADDITION, FAIRVIEW PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING YOUTH SPORTS AND RECREATION, PROGRAMS SUPPORTING AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO LOCAL HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE DRIVER SKILLS IN RESPONSE TO HIGH RATES OF ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES ON UNLIT RURAL COUNTRY ROADS.FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL'S SERVICE AREA IS DESIGNATED A MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED REGION. A HIGH PRIORITY HAS BEEN PLACED ON STABILIZING THE CURRENT MEDICAL COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS ATTRACTING NEW PHYSICIANS AND SPECIALISTS TO THE REGION. FAIRVIEW COLLABORATES WITH AREA MEDICAL PRACTICES AND SERVICES TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION OF SERVICES AND INFORMATION TO ASSURE HIGH QUALITY CARE IS AVAILABLE. MOREOVER, BMC AND FAIRVIEW HAVE, IN APPROPRIATE WAYS, PROVIDED SUBSTANTIAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY MEDICAL PRACTICES TO RECRUIT AND SUPPORT THE PRACTICE START-UP OF NEW PHYSICIANS IN NEEDED SPECIALTIES.IN ADDITION, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL OFFERS MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACCESS FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE AND FURTHER THEIR SKILLS IN MEDICINE. DEVELOPING OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE THROUGH ACCESSIBLE TRAINING AND CAREER PROGRAMMING IS STRATEGICALLY IMPORTANT TO DEVELOP A FUTURE WORKFORCE IN AN INCREASING CHALLENGING HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT. AS STEWARD OF THE COMMUNITY'S PRIMARY HEALTH ORGANIZATION, AND A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL UTILIZES ANY SURPLUS FUNDS TO MEET THE HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS INCLUDING PATIENT CARE, SERVICE AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAL EDUCATION OF ALL STAFF, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.AS THE CENTER OF THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS AN ACTIVE LEADER IN THE PROMOTION OF BETTER HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. FAIRVIEW OFFERS:PRIMARY SERVICES TO ALL WHO SEEK CARE, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY;FREE OR LOW-COST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND SCREENINGS TO PROVIDE VALUABLE INFORMATION TO OUR COMMUNITY, WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON VULNERABLE POPULATIONS;ONGOING MEDIA COMMUNICATION FOR IMPORTANT HEALTH ACCESS INFORMATION INCLUDING FLU PREVENTION, VACCINATIONS, AND COMMONWEALTH CARE DEADLINES;HEALTHY MENUS, MORE SUSTAINABLE OR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY POLICIES, AND DISCONTINUATION OF SUGAR DRINKS IN THE HOSPITAL TO SERVE AS A ROLE MODEL FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY; ANDLEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES INCLUDING EMERGENCY PLANNING, BOARDS OF HEALTH, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVES.A SPECIFIC AREA OF FOCUS THAT REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE AND IMPACT OF COLLABORATION IS THE PRIORITY OF ADDRESSING YOUTH OBESITY. STATISTICS PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS REFLECT HIGH RATES OF OBESITY AMONG YOUTH IN THE AREA, A SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM HEALTH STATUS OF OUR COMMUNITY. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL SUCESSFULLY EXPANDED BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER'S OPERATION BETTER START PROGRAM TO SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE COUNTY, PROVIDING A TEAM OF NUTRITION SPECIALISTS WHO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. EARLY EFFORTS TO REACH THE ADOLESCENT POPULATION WERE LIMITED DUE TO LIMITED ACCESS TO HOSPITAL-BASED PROGRAMS DUE TO GEOGRAPHIC AND TRANSPORTATION OBSTACLES TO ATTENDANCE. IN RESPONSE, OPERATION BETTER START INSTITUTED THE "TAKE SIX" PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. OFFERED AT THE SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, YOUTH ARE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SUPPORT AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE. NOW THE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE BOTH AT THE HOSPITAL AND IN THE COMMUNITY.IN ADDITION TO OPERATION BETTER START AND NUTRITION COUNSELING SERVICES, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL OFFERS A SIX-WEEK MINDFULNESS BASED EATING PROGRAM, AN INNOVATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH THROUGH IMPROVED EATING HABITS. INCREASED AWARENESS OF EATING HABITS AND THE IMPACT OF THESE HABITS HAVE RECEIVED POSITIVE REVIEWS FROM ATTENDEES.AS THE HUB OF HEALTHCARE IN THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES, FAIRVIEW IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ROLE MODELING FOR THE COMMUNITY BY SETTING A HIGH STANDARD IN HEALTHY EATING WITHIN THE HOSPITAL. FAIRVIEW WAS THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY TO DISCONTINUE THE SALE OF SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES AT THE HOSPITAL AND THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO SIGN THE HEALTHCARE WITHOUT HARM PLEDGE. SODA IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL.
PART VI, LINE 6:AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS A PART OF AN INTEGRATED, NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES (A) A TEACHING HOSPITAL, (B) A CRITICAL ACCESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL [FAIRVIEW], (C) A LARGE, MULTISPECIALTY FACULTY PRACTICE ORGANIZATION, (D) A HOME HEALTH AGENCY, AND (E) BY CONTRACT AND CLOSE COORDINATION, A NON-PROFIT SENIOR CARE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES SUB-ACUTE SERVICES IN REHABILITATION AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, HOSPICE CARE SERVICES, SENIOR DAY CARE, AND OTHER ELDERCARE SERVICES. FAIRVIEW ENGAGES IN HEALTHCARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING ON A SYSTEM-WIDE BASIS, WITH A GOAL OF A SEAMLESS TRANSITION OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE ACROSS THE SPECTRUM OF SERVICES OFFERED BY EACH OF THE SYSTEM'S COMPONENT ENTITIES. FAIRVIEW, ALONG WITH ITS AFFILIATES, CONTINUES TO DEVELOP INTEGRATED CLINICAL AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACROSS THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION SO AS TO RENDER CARE EFFICIENTLY, EFFECTIVELY, AND CONSISTENTLY AT EVERY CARE SITE. THE VARIOUS AFFILIATES, SUCH AS THE FACULTY PRACTICE ORGANIZATION, ARE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROCESS AND SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL'S PRIORITIES BY HONORING OUR FREE CARE GUIDELINES AND ENGAGING IN SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS.
PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATESMA

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DAVID E PHELPS
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DARLENE M RODOWICZ
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE$0$717,932$0$49,701$0$78,802$0$12,574$0$19,997$0$879,006$0$0
SCOTT STGEORGE
TREASURER$0$462,275$0$31,836$0$38,731$0$8,331$0$16,722$0$557,895$0$0
JOSHUA PACHECO
PHYSICIAN$429,952$0$33,596$0$2,948$0$13,725$0$42,947$0$523,168$0$0$0
ADRIAN ELLIOT MD
DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY DEPT.$385,890$0$18,010$0$2,225$0$12,455$0$42,814$0$461,394$0$0$0
ALEC BELMAN
PHYSICIAN/TRUSTEE$366,173$0$18,279$0$2,575$0$13,725$0$49,711$0$450,463$0$0$0
ARTHUR E CHIN MD
PHYSICIAN$285,573$0$27,746$0$4,323$0$13,005$0$43,709$0$374,356$0$0$0
TODD MURRAY
PHYSICIAN$283,411$0$25,360$0$3,104$0$13,725$0$43,709$0$369,309$0$0$0
CHRISTOPHER CLARK
PHYSICIAN$276,560$0$12,048$0$9,285$0$12,982$0$24,272$0$335,147$0$0$0
RAHUL CHANDRA SHEKHAR
PHYSICIAN$235,864$0$22,949$0$1,316$0$8,715$0$16,310$0$285,154$0$0$0
JOHN A LOIODICE
PHYSICIAN/TRUSTEE$0$234,397$0$0$0$5,754$0$5,993$0$25,201$0$271,345$0$0
DOREEN HUTCHINSON
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS$209,728$0$0$0$28,475$0$10,026$0$18,264$0$266,493$0$0$0
KERSTIN L VOSS
PHYSICIAN$189,910$0$17,212$0$2,614$0$9,481$0$16,179$0$235,396$0$0$0
EDMUND HORNSTEIN DO
TRUSTEE$0$0$0$0$0$158,998$0$0$0$0$0$158,998$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceFORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J (FORM 990), PART IIFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION IN REFERENCE TO FORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J PART II, NO COMPENSATION IS PAID BY THE FILING ENTITY TO ANY DIRECTOR (TRUSTEE) FOR HIS OR HER ROLE AS DIRECTOR (TRUSTEE). THE OFFICERS OF THE FILING ENTITY ARE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR ROLES AS OFFICERS. PHYSICIANS WHO SERVE AS DIRECTOR (TRUSTEE) ARE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR ROLES AS PHYSICIANS. COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND ESTABLISHED AT LEAST BIANNUALLY BY THE INDEPENDENT VOLUNTEER GOVERNING BODY OF BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. (PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE FILING ENTITY), BASED ON PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND COMPARISON TO INDEPENDENTLY ESTABLISHED, REGIONALLY APPROPRIATE BENCHMARKS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILARLY SIZED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS, AS VERIFIED BY INDEPENDENT, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS SET IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNING BODY ESTABLISHED PRINCIPLES BASED ON COMPARABLE BENCHMARK IDENTIFIED BY SUCH INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS. IN THE REPORTING YEAR, THE GOVERNING BODY TARGETED BASE COMPENSATION FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AT THE 60TH PERCENTILE OF APPROPRIATE.ExplanationTxt

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd

Issuer Name IssuerName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1MASS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY BHS ISSUESER IBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond Issuer EIN043431814BondIssuerEIN
CUSIP57584YP94CUSIPNum
Bond Issued2021-08-03BondIssuedDt
Issue Price$58,923,326IssuePriceAmt
PurposeREFUND SERIES G BONDSPurposeDesc
Defeased0DefeasedInd
On Behalf Of Issuer0OnBehalfOfIssuerInd
Pool Financing0PoolFinancingInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Retired$4,010,000RetiredAmt
Total Proceeds$58,923,326TotalProceedsAmt
Issuance Costs From Proceeds$844,443IssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmt
Other Spent Proceeds$58,078,883OtherSpentProceedsAmt
Substantial Completion2021SubstantialCompletionYr
Refunding Tax Exempt BondsYes (1)RefundingTaxExemptBondsInd
Refunding Taxable Bonds0RefundingTaxableBondsInd
Final Allocation MadeYes (1)FinalAllocationMadeInd
Adequate Books And Rec MaintYes (1)AdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Owning Bond Financed Property0OwningBondFinancedPropertyInd
Any Lease Arrangements0AnyLeaseArrangementsInd
Mgmt Contract Bond Fincd Prop0MgmtContractBondFincdPropInd
Any Research Agreements0AnyResearchAgreementsInd
Bond Iss Meet Prvt Sec Pymt Test0BondIssMeetPrvtSecPymtTestInd
Change In Use Bond Financed Prop0ChangeInUseBondFinancedPropInd
Procs Nonqualified Bond RemdtdYes (1)ProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Form8038 T Filed0Form8038TFiledInd
Rebate Not Due YetYes (1)RebateNotDueYetInd
Exception To Rebate0ExceptionToRebateInd
No Rebate Due0NoRebateDueInd
Variable Rate Issue0VariableRateIssueInd
Hedge Identified In Bks And Rec0HedgeIdentifiedInBksAndRecInd
Gross Proceeds Invested In GIC0GrossProceedsInvestedInGICInd
Gross Proceeds Invested0GrossProceedsInvestedInd
Written Proc To Monitor ReqsYes (1)WrittenProcToMonitorReqsInd

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Procedures Corrective ActionYes (1)ProceduresCorrectiveActionInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE K, PART 1FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSCHEDULE K, PART I, BOND ISSUES: (A) ISSUER NAME: MDFA BHS SERIES I (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: REFUND SERIES G BONDSExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution2ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$62,215NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesSELLING PRICE OF STOCKMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescIN-KIND DONATIONSDesc
Contribution4ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$595NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesGIFT CERTIFICATE AMOMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC Gifts0ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, COLUMN (B):FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B): ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 2 CONTRIBUTIONS OF PUBLICLY TRADED STOCK SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B): ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 4 CONTRIBUTIONS OF IN-KIND DONATIONSExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL RELIES ON BHS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, VP GENERAL COUNSEL, VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES, AND VP OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ATHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS COMPOSED OF THE INCUMBENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BBERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES THE FORMS 990 FOR BHS AND ITS AFFILIATES AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE RESPECTIVE GOVERNING BODIES FOR THEIR REVIEW BY (A) SENDING COPIES TO THEM PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY, OR (B) NOTIFYING THE MEMBERS THAT THE FORMS 990 CAN BE ACCESSED BY A SECURE WEB-BASED FOLDER BEFORE THEY ARE FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REQUIRING ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND ALL OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (A) ANNUALLY AND (B) AS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE GOVERNING BODY IS CHARGED WITH REVIEWING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INVOLVING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS CHARGED WITH REVIEWING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INVOLVING ANY OTHERS. OFFICERS (INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER), KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO HAVE MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE CHARGED WITH DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS IN THE CASE OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND HOW THE AFFECTED MEMBER IS TO ABSTAIN FROM ACTIONS THAT MAY BE INFLUENCED BY HIS OR HER CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, INCLUDING BY (A) NOT VOTING, OR (B) NOT VOTING AND LEAVING THE ROOM, OR (C) LEAVING THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL RELIES ON BHS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO SUPPLY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE COMPENSATION OF CEO DARLENE RODOWICZ IS REVIEWED AND ESTABLISHED AT LEAST BIANNUALLY BY THE INDEPENDENT VOLUNTEER GOVERNING BODY OF BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. (PARENT ORGANIZATION OF FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL), BASED ON PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND COMPARISON TO INDEPENDENTLY ESTABLISHED, REGIONALLY APPROPRIATE BENCHMARKS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILARLY SIZED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS, AS VERIFIED BY INDEPENDENT, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS SET IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNING BODY ESTABLISHED PRINCIPLES BASED ON COMPARABLE BENCHMARKS IDENTIFIED BY SUCH INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS. IN THE REPORTING YEAR, THE GOVERNING BODY TARGETED BASE COMPENSATION FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AT THE 60TH PERCENTILE OF APPROPRIATE BENCHMARKS (OTHER THAN THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHOSE TOTAL COMPENSATION REMAINS TARGETED AT THE 50TH PERCENTILE.)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE OFFICES OF (A) THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & (B) THE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AT 725 NORTH STREET, PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01201.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:RECIPROCAL/TEACHING FEES -1,081,654.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (4 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
725 NORTH STPITTSFIELDMA01201042442944PARENT CORPORATIONMA501(C)(3)12B-IIN/A0
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC
725 NORTH STPITTSFIELDMA01201042791396ACUTE CARE HOSPITALMA501(C)(3)3N/A0
BERKSHIRE FACULTY SERVICES INC
725 NORTH STPITTSFIELDMA01201042995053PHYSICIAN SERVICESMA501(C)(3)12B-IIN/A0
BHS MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC
725 NORTH STPITTSFIELDMA01201222755258MANAGEMENT SERVICESMA501(C)(3)12B-IIN/A0

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtEntity TypeEntityTypeTxtOwnershipOwnershipPctControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACd
TRI-STATE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
725 NORTH STREETPITTSFIELDMA01201042913352REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENTMAFAIRVIEW HOSPITALC1.000000
BERKSHIRE FAMILY PRACTICE ACCOCIATES PC
20 ELM STREETPITTSFIELDMA01201842155335HEALTHCARE SERVICESMAC0N/A
BERKSHIRE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES INC
24 PARK STREETPITTSFIELDMA01201043017240HEALTHCARE SERVICESMAC0N/A
BERKSHIRE APOTHECARY INC
725 NORTH STREETPITTSFIELDMA01201843975327RETAIL PHARMACYMABERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTERC1.000000
BERKSHIRE EAR NOSE THROAT AND AUDIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES PC
510 NORTH STREET 10PITTSFIELDMA01201222683819HEALTHCARE SERVICESMAC0N/A
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsYes (1)ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org0GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgYes (1)LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
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 OrgYes (1)RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
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

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp

Other Organization Name OtherOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1TRI-STATE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORPBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeATransactionTypeTxt
Involved$36,405InvolvedAmt
Method Of Amount DeterminationFAIR MARKET VALUEMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt