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MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL: Form 990, tax year 2021

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Organization
MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL (EIN 06-0646718)
Tax period
2021-10-01 to 2022-09-30
Filed
2023-07-14
IRS object ID
202321959349300512
Schema version
2021v4.2
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)
Return2023-07-14T07:49:21-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2022-09-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN111986323PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1MARCUM LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1555 LONG WHARF DRIVEAddressLine1Txt
CityNEW HAVENCityNm
State AbbreviationCTStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP06511ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2021-10-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN060646718EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1MIDDLESEX HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlMIDDBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone8603586395PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line128 CRESCENT STREETAddressLine1Txt
CityMIDDLETOWNCityNm
State AbbreviationCTStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP06457ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonSUSAN MARTINPersonNm
Person TitleVP FINANCE & TREASURERPersonTitleTxt
Phone8603586395PhoneNum
Signature2023-07-12SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp

Person Full Name PersonFullName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Person FirstSUSANPersonFirstNm
Person LastMARTINPersonLastNm
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
SSN999009999SSN

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonMARY ANTONETTIPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00431862PTIN
Phone2037819600PhoneNum

Additional Filer Information AdditionalFilerInformation

Trusted Customer TrustedCustomerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Trusted Customer3TrustedCustomerCd
Authentication Assurance LevelAAL1AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd
Identity Assurance LevelIAL1IdentityAssuranceLevelCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2021TaxYr
Build TS2023-04-26 12:10:37ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerVINCENT CAPECE JRPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line128 CRESCENT STREETAddressLine1Txt
CityMIDDLETOWNCityNm
State AbbreviationCTStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP06457ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$492,619,264GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.MIDDLESEXHOSPITAL.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1895FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateCTLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionA NON-PROFIT, ACUTE CARE, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN MIDDLETOWN, CT. (SEE SCHEDULE O)MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THE HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES COMMUNITY TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY AS FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES.ActivityOrMissionDesc
Voting Members Governing Body13VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt
Voting Members Independent11VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee3566TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers308TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$2,829,920TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm$0NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants$7,719,795PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$14,664,845CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$431,695,661PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$451,862,643CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income$16,852,994PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$7,895,630CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$9,755,684PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$10,048,100CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$466,024,134PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$484,471,218CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$85,000PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$144,225CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
PY Benefits Paid To Members$0PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
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PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense$972,284CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$189,071,954PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$198,914,614CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$440,368,727PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$455,782,472CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$25,655,407PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$28,688,746CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$628,027,463TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$546,749,767TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$208,628,151TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$151,860,206TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$419,399,312NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$394,889,561NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionMIDDLESEX HOSPITAL EXISTS TO PROVIDE THE SAFEST, HIGHEST-QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)MissionDesc
Significant New Program Srvc0SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$405,105,668ExpenseAmt
Grant$144,225GrantAmt
Revenue$457,749,517RevenueAmt
DescIN MARCH OF 2020, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL AS PART OF MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BASED WORK SHIFTED DRAMATICALLY TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RESPOND TO COMMUNITY LEVEL NEEDS. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO PROVIDE THE SAFEST POSSIBLE CARE TO ALL PATIENTS, WHETHER OR NOT THEIR ILLNESS IS RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO PROVIDE UPDATES AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES TO HELP MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY DURING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES. ARMED WITH SKILLED STAFF, PROGRESSIVE DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS AND ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES, THE HOSPITAL WAS WELL POSITIONED TO ENSURE A COMFORTABLE, SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/22, INPATIENT CARE REPRESENTED 11,902 DISCHARGES AND 54,020 PATIENT CARE DAYS. INPATIENT CARE FROM REGISTRATION THROUGH DISCHARGE IS CAREFULLY MANAGED TO EXCEED REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND ENSURE QUALITY, PATIENT SATISFACTION, AND BEST PRACTICE WITH EACH ASPECT OF THE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING ALL ELEMENTS OF CARE FROM NURSING COMPETENCY AND COMPASSION, TO MEAL QUALITY, LAB AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, SAFE AND SECURE PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS TO PATIENT EDUCATION. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LICENSED FOR 275 BEDS AND 22 BASSINETS, PROVIDES ACUTE CARE FROM DEDICATED HEALTH CARE TEAMS WHICH INCLUDE SURGEONS, HOSPITALISTS, FAMILY PRACTITIONERS AND RESIDENTS, MEDICAL STAFF PHYSICIANS, MAGNET NURSES, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, PATIENT CARE TECHNOLOGISTS, DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIANS, PATHOLOGISTS, ADMINISTRATORS, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, SECURITY, ENGINEERING AND A HOST OF OTHERS WORKING TOGETHER TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION'S SUCCESS.THE HOSPITAL UNITS INCLUDING INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE, MEDICAL SURGICAL, ONCOLOGY, ORTHOPEDIC, PULMONOLOGY, VASCULAR AND CARDIOLOGY, GASTROINTESTINAL, MATERNITY, A 20-BED PSYCHIATRIC FLOOR, AND HOSPICE SERVICES SPECIALIZE IN THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THEIR PATIENTS AND ARE STAFFED TO ACCOMMODATE THE UNIQUE TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS OF EACH. ALL ANCILLARY SERVICES INCLUDING LABS, RADIOLOGY, FOOD SERVICES, PATHOLOGY, PHARMACY, MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION AND INFORMATION SERVICES TOO ARE A PART OF THE HOSPITAL TEAM. PATIENT CARE IS DEVELOPED WITH FULL CONSIDERATION OF THE WHOLE INDIVIDUAL, AS THEY ARE ASSIGNED TO CONDITION SPECIFIC CARE PATHWAYS AND SERVICES TO SECURE BEST TREATMENT AND RECOVERY.Desc
Total Program Service Expenses$405,105,668TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
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 Sec0ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
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 ActivitiesYes (1)GamingActivitiesInd
Operate HospitalYes (1)OperateHospitalInd
Audited Financial Stmt AttYes (1)AuditedFinancialStmtAttInd
Grants To OrganizationsYes (1)GrantsToOrganizationsInd
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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Deductible Non Cash ContriYes (1)DeductibleNonCashContriInd
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Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded Entity0DisregardedEntityInd
Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
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Schedule O RequiredYes (1)ScheduleORequiredInd
IRP Document255IRPDocumentCnt
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Backup Wthld ComplianceYes (1)BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee3566EmployeeCnt
Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (1)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over LimitYes (1)UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Form990 T FiledYes (1)Form990TFiledInd
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
Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht PymtYes (1)SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd
Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc0SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
Governing Body Voting Members13GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt
Independent Voting Member11IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business Rln0FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt Duties0DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org Documents0ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or StockholdersYes (1)MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board MembersYes (1)ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To ApprovaYes (1)DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
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 VentureYes (1)InvestmentInJointVentureInd
Written Policy Or ProcedureYes (1)WrittenPolicyOrProcedureInd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldCTStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
Own WebsiteYes (X)OwnWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonSHANNON ST HILAIREPersonNm
Phone8603586000PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line128 CRESCENT STREETAddressLine1Txt
CityMIDDLETOWNCityNm
State AbbreviationCTStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP06457ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (29 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
VINCENT CAPECE JR
PRESIDENT/CEO40.004.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$1,339,056$0$303,449
DAVID C BENOIT
DIRECTOR1.003.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JEAN M D'AQUILA
DIRECTOR1.004.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN J GAUTHIER
DIRECTOR1.003.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBERT C HINTON
DIRECTOR1.003.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHANDLER J HOWARD
VICE CHAIRMAN1.003.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JONATHAN D LEVINE MD
SECRETARY1.004.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARK D LORENZE MD
ASST SECRETARY1.003.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
BRUCE S MACMILLIAN
DIRECTOR1.004.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DARRELL G PATASKA
CHAIRMAN1.003.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
SABRA R PURTILL
DIRECTOR (LEFT 4/2022)1.003.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHRISTINE H REPASY
DIRECTOR1.003.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
GARY M WALLACE
DIRECTOR1.003.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARK BERTOLAMI
DIRECTOR (JOINED 6/2021)1.003.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SUSAN MARTIN
VP FINANCE/TREASURER40.004.00Yes (X)$568,647$0$66,930
JONATHAN BANKOFF
CHAIRMAN EMERGENCY MEDICIN40.000.00$469,303$0$51,359Yes (X)
TODD BISHOP
CHIEF DEPT OF MED40.000.00$411,999$0$19,922Yes (X)
DAVID GIUFFRIDA
VP FACILITIES AND SUPPORT40.000.00$441,488$0$72,239Yes (X)
EVAN JACKSON
VP STRATEGIC PLANNING40.000.00$492,961$0$92,263Yes (X)
DONNA STRONESKI
VP HUMAN RESOURCES40.000.00$383,203$0$57,709Yes (X)
DAVID COSENTINO
VP QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY40.000.00$490,080$0$94,731Yes (X)
KELLY HAECKEL
VP PATIENT CARE SERVICES/CNO40.000.00$320,293$0$76,140Yes (X)
LAURA MARTINO
VP MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT30.0010.00$0$400,851$47,130Yes (X)
JEFFREY SHELTON
CHAIRMAN DEPT PSYCH40.000.00$447,264$0$39,840Yes (X)
THEODORE HARTENSTEIN
MED DIRECTOR, UTILIZATION40.000.00$513,124$0$50,738Yes (X)
JUSTIN GORALNIK
PULMONOLOGIST40.000.00$438,569$0$28,589Yes (X)
RICARDO PEREZ
PULMONOLOGIST40.000.00$429,146$0$42,659Yes (X)
BRIAN MCGUIRE
MEDICAL DIRECTOR ED40.000.00$425,308$0$54,109Yes (X)
JESSE WAGNER MD
HOSPITALIST40.000.00$388,533$0$25,458Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$7,558,974TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$400,851TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$1,123,265TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K559IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedYes (1)FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

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EPIC SYSTEMS
1979 MILKY WAYVERONAWI53593TECHNOLOGY SERVICES$4,387,512
MEDICAL SOLUTIONS
PO BOX 310737DES MOINESIA50331TEMPORARY LABOR SERVICES$2,875,235
MEDIATELY LLC
525 S FLAGLER DRIVE SUITE 300WEST PALM BEACHFL33401MARKETING$2,407,737
ARAMARK CORPORATION
66 OXFORD DRIVEFRANKLINMA02038DIETARY / HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES$2,229,338
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC
PO BOX 844217BOSTONMA02284LABORATORY SERVICES$2,189,774
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K110CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Federated Campaigns$211FederatedCampaignsAmt
Fundraising$225,801FundraisingAmt
Government Grants$12,928,115GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$1,510,718AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$63,911NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$14,664,845TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE621400$446,910,507$446,910,507
SPECIMEN LAB621500$2,810,510$2,810,510
NET INCOME FROM JOINT VENTURES900003$2,141,626$2,141,626
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$451,862,643TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$3,469,849TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$3,469,849ExclusionAmt

Incm From Invest Bond Proceeds IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$1,321TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$1,321ExclusionAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$1,164,493RealAmt

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$802,118RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$362,375RealAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$362,375TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$362,375ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$11,669,495SecuritiesAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$7,245,035SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$4,424,460SecuritiesAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$4,424,460TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$4,424,460ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Fundraising Gross Income$103,444FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
Contri Rpt Fundraising Event$225,801ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt
Fundraising Direct Expenses$98,793FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$4,651TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$4,651ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gaming Gross Income$16,630GamingGrossIncomeAmt
Gaming Direct Expenses$2,100GamingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Income From Gaming NetIncomeFromGamingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$14,530TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$14,530ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
PURCHASE DISCOUNTS900003$1,924,578$1,924,578
CAFETERIA REVENUE722514$852,528$852,528
BILLING MANAGEMENT FEES900003$648,738$648,738

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$6,240,700TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$6,124,068RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$19,410UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$97,222ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$9,666,544OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$484,471,218TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$457,749,517RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$2,829,920UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$9,226,936ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$144,225TotalAmt
Program Services$144,225ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,267,228TotalAmt
Program Services$5,013,782ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,253,446ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersonsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$312,209TotalAmt
Program Services$312,209ProgramServicesAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$207,218,858TotalAmt
Program Services$188,546,357ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$18,672,501ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,619,485TotalAmt
Program Services$9,849,688ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$769,797ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$17,288,978TotalAmt
Program Services$15,926,373ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,362,605ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$15,016,875TotalAmt
Program Services$13,815,525ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,201,350ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,999,410TotalAmt
Program Services$1,015,623ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$11,503ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$972,284FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$392,089TotalAmt
Management And General$392,089ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$210,620TotalAmt
Management And General$210,620ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$134,683TotalAmt
Management And General$134,683ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$138,295TotalAmt
Management And General$138,295ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$41,279,676TotalAmt
Program Services$34,543,581ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$6,736,095ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,444,703TotalAmt
Program Services$78,952ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,365,751ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$7,181,185TotalAmt
Program Services$5,400,532ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,780,653ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,878,489TotalAmt
Program Services$6,525,395ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,353,094ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$9,742,106TotalAmt
Program Services$5,739,362ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,002,744ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,063,802TotalAmt
Program Services$930,416ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$133,386ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$457,359TotalAmt
Program Services$392,922ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$64,437ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,185,486TotalAmt
Program Services$1,185,486ProgramServicesAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$28,628,839TotalAmt
Program Services$25,305,216ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,323,623ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,569,768TotalAmt
Program Services$5,569,752ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$16ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES$52,045,421$52,042,679$2,742
STATE HOSPITAL TAX$30,132,931$30,132,931
FOOD$1,447,354$1,446,379$975
DUES & LICENSES$689,456$0$689,456

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,292,942TotalAmt
Program Services$1,188,283ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,104,659ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$455,782,472TotalAmt
Program Services$405,105,668ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$49,704,520ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$972,284FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,647,764BOYAmt
EOY$1,469,491EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$94,350,554BOYAmt
EOY$59,909,758EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$611,199BOYAmt
EOY$983,766EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$49,378,240BOYAmt
EOY$52,748,169EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$257,309BOYAmt
EOY$290,449EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,228,173BOYAmt
EOY$2,214,886EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,832,950BOYAmt
EOY$5,053,112EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$681,260,725LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$457,768,481LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$227,957,883BOYAmt
EOY$223,492,244EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$219,174,793BOYAmt
EOY$176,083,352EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$431,000BOYAmt
EOY$373,533EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$26,157,598BOYAmt
EOY$24,131,007EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$628,027,463BOYAmt
EOY$546,749,767EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$65,044,555BOYAmt
EOY$62,331,084EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$866,760BOYAmt
EOY$214,483EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$31,081,346BOYAmt
EOY$28,318,221EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$25,376,327BOYAmt
EOY$3,539,332EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$86,259,163BOYAmt
EOY$57,457,086EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$208,628,151BOYAmt
EOY$151,860,206EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$398,511,116BOYAmt
EOY$376,762,460EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$20,888,196BOYAmt
EOY$18,127,101EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$419,399,312BOYAmt
EOY$394,889,561EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$628,027,463BOYAmt
EOY$546,749,767EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$28,688,746ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$37,456,209NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$15,742,288OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit 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$134,683OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$134,683TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationMIDDLESEX HOSPITAL PAYS DUES TO BOTH THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (AHA) AND THE CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (CHA). A PERCENTAGE OF THOSE DUES FUNDED LOBBYING ACTIVITIES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. THE PORTION OF AHA DUES TOTALED $13,153 AND THE PORTION OF CHA DUES TOTALED $49,029. IN ADDITION, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL CONTRACTED WITH TWO CONSULTANTS WHO PERFORMED LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. THOSE EXPENSES TOTALED $72,500.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$167,025,000BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$99,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$28,415,000InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$502,000OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$138,207,000EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$139,852,000BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$140,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$27,444,000InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$411,000OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$167,025,000EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$128,949,000BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$11,014,000InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$111,000OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$139,852,000EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$124,738,999BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$67,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$3,977,000InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures-$166,001OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$128,949,000EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$118,528,000BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$505,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$5,702,999InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures-$3,000OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$124,738,999EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.92000BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.00000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.08000TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$15,529,008OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$15,529,008BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$356,149,195OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$229,578,911DepreciationAmt
Book Value$126,570,284BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$5,967,613OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$3,780,830DepreciationAmt
Book Value$2,186,783BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$293,358,278OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$220,250,451DepreciationAmt
Book Value$73,107,827BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$10,256,631OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$4,158,289DepreciationAmt
Book Value$6,098,342BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$223,492,244TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (9 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
EST. SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITIES$27,523,284
ACCRUED RETIREMENT LIABILITIES$3,656,271
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION$633,750
THIRD-PARTY SETTLEMENTS$11,907,933
OTHER LIABILITIES$298,314
SECURITY DEPOSITS$4,172
DUE TO RELATED PARTIES$7,600
HOME CARE$1,512
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES$13,424,250
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$57,457,086TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART V, LINE 4:THE WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN THE BOARD-DESIGNATED (QUASI-ENDOWMENT) FUNDS ARE ASSETS SET ASIDE BY THE BOARD FOR FUTURE UNSPECIFIED USES AND TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OTHER PROGRAMS OVER WHICH THE BOARD RETAINS CONTROL AND MAY, AT ITS DISCRETION, SUBSEQUENTLY USE FOR OTHER PURPOSES. PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE ASSETS RECEIVED WITH THE DONOR STIPULATION THAT THE PRINCIPAL BE INVESTED IN PERPETUITY AND THAT ONLY THE INCOME EARNED THEREON IS AVAILABLE FOR SPECIFIC OR GENERAL SERVICES, SUCH AS FREE BED FUNDS AND SUPPORT OF HOSPITAL OPERATIONS. THESE ARE NOT IDENTIFIED ON THE AUDIT STATEMENTS IN THIS FASHION FOR FY2022. THEY ARE IN AS EITHER WITH OR WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE ASSETS RESTRICTED BY THE DONOR EITHER AS TO PURPOSE AND/OR AS TO TIME OF EXPENDITURE, SUCH AS EDUCATION, HEALTH SERVICES AND CAPITAL PURCHASES.
PART X, LINE 2:BELOW IS AN EXCERPT FROM FOOTNOTE 2 OF THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES. THE SYSTEM ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WITH PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740, "INCOME TAXES," WHICH PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR HOW COMPANIES SHOULD RECOGNIZE, MEASURE, PRESENT AND DISCLOSE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN THEIR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SYSTEM MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021. IT IS THE SYSTEM'S POLICY TO RECORD PENALTIES AND INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS AS A COMPONENT OF OPERATING EXPENSES. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021, THE SYSTEM DID NOT RECORD ANY PENALTIES OR INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE SYSTEM'S PRIOR THREE TAX YEARS ARE OPEN AND SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1TPC GOLFEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$176,440GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$116,600CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$59,840GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$34,755RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$14,716FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$11,089OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2HOSPICE GOLFEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$93,234GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$68,734CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$24,500GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Cash Prizes Event2$3,258CashPrizesEvent2Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event2$8,288RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt
Food And Beverage Event2$12,054FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$1,143OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Other Events Total2OtherEventsTotalCnt
Gross Receipts Other Events$59,571GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt
Charitable Contri Other Events$40,467CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt
Gross Revenue Other Events$19,104GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Other Events$1,037RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Other Events$1,800FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Events$10,653OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$329,245GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$225,801CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$103,444GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Cash Prizes Total Events$3,258CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$44,080RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$28,570FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$22,885OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$98,793DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$4,651NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Gaming Information GamingInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Revenue Other Gaming$16,630GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt
Cash Prizes Other Gaming$1,670CashPrizesOtherGamingAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Gaming$430OthDirectExpnssOtherGamingAmt
Volunteer Labor Other Gaming0VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd
Gross Revenue Total Gaming$16,630GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt
Cash Prizes Total Gaming$1,670CashPrizesTotalGamingAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Gaming$430OthDirectExpnssTotalGamingAmt
Direct Expense Summary Gaming$2,100DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt
Net Gaming Income Summary$14,530NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
States Where Gaming ConductedCTStatesWhereGamingConductedCd
LicensedYes (1)LicensedInd
License Suspended Etc0LicenseSuspendedEtcInd
Gaming With Nonmembers0GamingWithNonmembersInd
Member Of Other Entity0MemberOfOtherEntityInd
Cntrct With3rd Prty For Game Rev0CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd
Charitable Distribution Rqr0CharitableDistributionRqrInd

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (1)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (1)WrittenPolicyInd
All Hospitals PolicyYes (X)AllHospitalsPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (1)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd
Percent200Yes (X)Percent200Ind
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (1)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd

Discounted Care Oth Percentage DiscountedCareOthPercentageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
Discounted Care Other500.000000000000DiscountedCareOtherPct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (1)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (1)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed Budget0ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (1)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (1)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served1096PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$5,774,885TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$4,173,522DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$1,601,363NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00350TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served21702PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$98,171,723TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$67,139,346DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$31,032,377NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.06810TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served22798PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$103,946,608TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$71,312,868DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$32,633,740NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.07160TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served20035PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$8,822,595TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$147,963DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$8,674,632NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01900TotalExpensePct

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served865PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$13,383,782TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$2,737,241DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$10,646,541NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.02340TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served24775PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$58,948,399TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$38,905,855DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$20,042,544NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.04400TotalExpensePct

Research ResearchGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served66PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$282,922TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$0DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$282,922NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00060TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served3626PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$331,314TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$5,350DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$325,964NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00070TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served49367PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$81,769,012TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$41,796,409DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$39,972,603NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.08770TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served72165PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$185,715,620TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$113,109,277DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$72,606,343NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.15930TotalExpensePct

Economic Development EconomicDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$25,748TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$25,748NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Community Support CommunitySupportGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served12PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$135,641TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$135,641NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00030TotalExpensePct

Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served34PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$19,432TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$19,432NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served46PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$180,821TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$180,821NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00040TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense Reported0BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$20,768,625BadDebtExpenseAmt
Bad Debt Expense Attributable$2,076,863BadDebtExpenseAttributableAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$44,150,026ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$46,679,121CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-$2,529,095MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cost To Charge RatioYes (X)CostToChargeRatioInd
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

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Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (12 entries)

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MIDDLESEX HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J: IN ADDITION TO THE ELEMENTS SELECTED IN PART V, LINE 3, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED (2022) COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) EXAMINED HOW SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES IMPACT HEALTH OUTCOMES. THE REPORT CONTINUED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS, WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE; HEALTH DISPARITIES; AND, VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. ACHIEVING HEALTH EQUITY THE ATTAINMENT OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF HEALTH FOR ALL PEOPLE STARTS WITH ASKING THE APPROPRIATE QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND HOW THEY DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECT CERTAIN GROUPS OF PEOPLE; NEXT STEPS INVOLVE ADDRESSING THE CONDITIONS THAT PREVENT THE REALIZATION OF GOOD HEALTH FOR THESE VULNERABLE OR MARGINALIZED GROUPS. THROUGH EXAMINATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, IT IS POSSIBLE TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES THAT ELIMINATE PERSISTENT AND PERVASIVE HEALTH DISPARITIES, PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY, IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND REDUCE FINANCIAL COST.
MIDDLESEX HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: IN COMPLETING ITS MOST RECENT (2022) COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA), MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL TOOK INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF ITS COMMUNITY SERVED, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH. A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE INPUT AND GUIDANCE, INCLUDING REVIEW OF THE STUDY'S DATA COMPONENTS; REVIEW AND INPUT ON THE MIDDLESEX HEALTH CHNA COMMUNITY SURVEY; ASSISTANCE WITH SERVICE AREA-WIDE COMMUNITY SURVEY DISSEMINATION; AND REVIEW AND INPUT ON COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND ASSETS. THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE WAS COMPRISED OF STAKEHOLDERS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL), COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, ADVOCACY GROUPS, SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS EMBEDDED IN THE COMMUNITY (I.E., COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, DOULAS, RECOVERY COACHES, ETC.) AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENSURE COMMUNITY VOICE WAS REPRESENTED. TO CAPTURE BROAD COMMUNITY INPUT ON HEALTH NEEDS, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND HEALTH EQUITY, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL ADMINISTERED A COMMUNITY SURVEY FOR ITS CHNA. SURVEY TOPIC AREAS INCLUDED KEY HEALTH ISSUES AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS, HEALTH CARE ACCESS, AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. QUESTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19 WERE ADDED. ALL THE SURVEY RESPONSE OPTIONS WERE POSED IN QUANTITATIVE FORM THROUGH LIKERT SCALES. A QUALITATIVE OPEN-ENDED TEXT BOX WAS PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE SURVEY TO ALLOW FOR COMMENTS. THE EIGHT-QUESTION SURVEY (FIVE FOCUSED QUESTIONS, TWO DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS AND AN OPTION TO ADD COMMENTS) WAS ADMINISTERED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ONLINE SURVEYMONKEY FORMAT. TO ENSURE RESPONSES FROM A WIDE RANGE OF REPRESENTATIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LEADERS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, PERSPECTIVES AND FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES, THE SURVEY WAS EXTENSIVELY DISSEMINATED TO AN ARRAY OF SECTOR CONTACTS; FORWARDED TO MULTIPLE COLLABORATIVE E-DISTRIBUTION LISTS; POSTED ON WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS; AND INCLUDED IN E-NEWSLETTERS THROUGHOUT MIDDLETOWN, MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND THE PERIPHERY TOWNS OF MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA. SECTORS INCLUDED ADVOCACY GROUPS, ALLIANCES/COALITIONS, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, MUNICIPAL STAFF, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL), LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, SUBSTANCE TREATMENT FACILITIES, AND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS WERE ASKED TO BROADLY SHARE THE COMMUNITY SURVEY LINK, AND ALL SURVEY RECIPIENTS WERE INVITED TO SHARE THE LINK WITH COWORKERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY OR ANYONE WHO LIVES OR WORKS IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY. A TOTAL OF 204 SURVEYS WERE COMPLETED AND RESPONSE RESULTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE MIDDLESEX HEALTH CHNA COMMUNITY SURVEY SECTION OF THE CHNA.
MIDDLESEX HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL POSTED ITS MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED CHNA (2022) ON ITS WEB-SITE (HTTPS://MIDDLESEXHEALTH.ORG/MIDDLESEX-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/SERVING-OUR-COMMUNITY/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT) AND ELECTRONICALLY DISTRIBUTED IT THROUGH THE FOLLOWING DISSEMINATION CHANNELS: THE CHNA ADVISORY COMMITTEE; COMMUNITY MEMBERS; AND EXISTING HOSPITAL-COMMUNITY BASED PARTNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION LISTS. RECIPIENTS WERE ENCOURAGED TO WIDELY SHARE THE ASSESSMENT. HARD COPIES OF THE CHNA WERE AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
MIDDLESEX HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL COMPLETED ITS MOST RECENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2022, AND ITS CHNA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY WAS APPROVED BY MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S GOVERNING BODY IN FEBRUARY 2023. A FACILITATED COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WAS HELD TO REVIEW, PRIORITIZE, AND DISCUSS STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH AND HEALTH-RELATED NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S 2022 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, THEREBY INFORMING MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S CHNA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY. A FLIER AND INVITATION TO THE EVENT WAS WIDELY DISSEMINATED TO AN ARRAY OF CONTACTS IN MIDDLETOWN, MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND THE PERIPHERY TOWNS OF MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA TO ENSURE PARTICIPATION BY COMMUNITY LEADERS, STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, PERSPECTIVES AND FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION FORMAT WAS SELECTED AS IT PROVIDES A PRACTICAL, PURPOSEFUL AND INTERACTIVE APPROACH FOR 1) EXPLORING THE CAUSES AND UNDERLYING ISSUES BEHIND SPECIFIC HEALTH PROBLEMS; 2) ADDRESSING CONCERNS; 3) DISCUSSING DESIRED FUTURE STATE; 4) DESIGNING STRATEGIES BASED ON DATA AND INDIVIDUAL KNOWLEDGE, PERSPECTIVE AND EXPERIENCE; AND, 5) SERVING AS A FOUNDATION TO ENCOURAGE SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT AND TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATIVE ACTION. GIVEN COVID-19 CONCERNS, THE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WAS HELD VIA A VIRTUAL FORMAT. A TOTAL OF 65 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED, REPRESENTING VARIOUS SECTORS INCLUDING ADVOCACY GROUPS, ALLIANCES / COALITIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL), LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, MUNICIPAL AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICES, STATE AGENCIES AND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. PRIOR TO THE PRIORITIZATION AND STRATEGY EXERCISES, AN OVERVIEW OF MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S 2022 CHNA WAS GIVEN, INCLUDING BACKGROUND ON THE PROCESS; KEY DEMOGRAPHIC DATA; DATA LIMITATIONS; DEFINITIONS OF HEALTH EQUITY AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH; DATA ON AN ARRAY OF HEALTH INDICATORS; SOCIAL AND HEALTH DISPARITY DATA, WHEN AVAILABLE; AND AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOP HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S 2022 CHNA. FACILITATORS WITH EXPERTISE IN COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS LED THE ATTENDEES IN A PRIORITIZATION EXERCISE AND A DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS. PARTICIPANTS WERE ASKED TO CONSIDER THE IMPACTS OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES WHEN REVIEWING EACH HEALTH ISSUE. ONCE THE RANKING PROCESS WAS COMPLETED, THE RESULTS WERE TALLIED AND FIVE PRIORITY AREAS WERE DETERMINED. THE RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION SERVED AS A GUIDE FOR MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SELECTION OF PRIORITY AREAS FOR ITS CHNA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, THE FOLLOWING HEALTH TOPICS WERE SELECTED AS AREAS OF FOCUS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY: 1) MENTAL HEALTH ALL AGES; 2) SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES; 3) HEALTHY AGING; 4) MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH; AND 5) CHRONIC DISEASES, WITH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, HEALTH EQUITY AND THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 AS ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS FOR EACH HEALTH AREA. WHILE MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S CHNA WAS COMPLETED IN 2022, ITS CHNA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY WAS COMPLETED AND APPROVED BY ITS GOVERNING BODY IN FEBRUARY 2023; THEREFORE, IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, MIDDLESEX HEALTH CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BIENG NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ITS PREVIOUS CHNA. WITH REGARD TO NEEDS THAT ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES THAT IT CANNOT FOCUS ON EVERY HEALTH AND SOCIAL NEED IDENTIFIED IN ITS PREVIOUSLY CONDUCTED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND IS THEREFORE COMMITTED TO ALLOCATING RESOURCES AND IN-KIND TIME TO THE HIGHEST AREAS OF IDENTIFIED NEED AND/OR AREAS WITH GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR IMPACT AND FEASIBILITY (THE SELECTED PRIORITY AREAS). RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS PREVENT THE HOSPITAL FROM ADDRESSING EVERY NEED, AND IN MANY CASES, OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS MAY BE BETTER SUITED TO TAKE A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN IMPROVING CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES. AS WITH OUR PREVIOUS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, THE HOSPITAL WILL CONTINUE TO BE A WILLING PARTNER, WHEN ABLE, FOR INITIATIVES NOT RELATED TO ITS SELECTED CHNA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY PRIORITY AREAS.TO ALIGN WITH ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOCUS ON ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY BY ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH DISPARITIES, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL HAS ADOPTED A COLLABORATIVE PHILOSOPHY FOR ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING VISION. IN FY22 MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL SECURED $1,521,120 IN GRANT FUNDING AND CONTINUATION FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY-LED PROGRAMS DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC, PLACE-BASED PARTNERSHIPS. MIDDLESEX HEALTH WROTE THE GRANTS THAT SECURED FUNDING FROM MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH BUDGET PREPARATION; THIS SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED IN-KIND AND 100% OF THE FUNDS WENT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND CREATED JOBS. HEALTH SYSTEMS ARE ANCHOR INSTITUTIONS IN THEIR SERVICE AREAS. BY SUPPORTING ONGOING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL IS ENSURING THAT ITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS, AS DEFINED BY COMMUNITY INPUT AND VOICE. BY INFUSING 100% OF THIS GRANT MONEY INTO THE COMMUNITY AND CREATING COMMUNITY-BASED JOBS, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL IS HELPING TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN MEANINGFUL WAYS; THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND RELATED FACTORS, SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT, ARE DRIVERS OF HEALTH. THESE GRANTS, WRITTEN BY MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL AND SECURED IN PARTNERSHIP, HAVE UNDERWRITTEN MULTIPLE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC BARRIERS THAT BLACK, INDIGENOUS, LATINO/A INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCE WITH ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES. EACH PROGRAM HAS BEEN DESIGNED, IMPLEMENTED AND LED BY COMMUNITY LEADERS OR COLOR AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF COLOR WHO KNOW THE NEEDS OF AND SOLUTIONS FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES BEST. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR GRANT WRITING, BUDGET PREPARATION, PROGRAM DESIGN, PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, PROGRAM EVALUATION AND GRANT REPORTING, MIDDLESEX HEALTH IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS OVERSEEING THE PROGRAMS.
MIDDLESEX HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S SLIDING SCALE OUTLINES THE FACTORS THAT IT USES TO DETERMINE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DETERMINATIONS: THE FEDERAL POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES AND NUMBER OF PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7A:HTTPS://MIDDLESEXHEALTH.ORG/MIDDLESEX-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/SERVING-OUR-COMMUNITY/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10A:HTTPS://MIDDLESEXHEALTH.ORG/MIDDLESEX-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/SERVING-OUR-COMMUNITY/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16A, FAP WEBSITE:HTTPS://MIDDLESEXHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-SERVICES
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16B, FAP APPLICATION WEBSITE:HTTPS://MIDDLESEXHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-SERVICES
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16C, FAP PLAIN LANGUANCE SUMMARY WEBSITE:HTTPS://MIDDLESEXHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-SERVICES
PART VI, QUESTION 4 - COMMUNITY INFORMATION (CONTINUED):WHILE THE MAJORITY OF TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA EXPERIENCE A LOWER HOUSING COST-BURDEN RATE (HOUSEHOLDS THAT SPEND AT LEAST 30% OF THEIR ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME ON HOUSING COSTS) WHEN COMPARED TO CONNECTICUT (39.6%), FOR THIS COHORT, THE PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLDS IN THE TOWNS THAT ARE COST-BURDENED IS HIGH, RANGING FROM 22% - 37.8%. THE TOWNS OF CLINTON, LYME, AND MIDDLETOWN COMPARE TO CONNECTICUT, WHILE CHESTER, OLD SAYBROOK, AND WESTBROOK EXCEED THE STATE AVERAGE WITH A RANGE OF 41.2% - 43.6% EXPERIENCING HOUSING COST-BURDEN (CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, 2015-2019).FOR HEALTH INSURANCE STATUS, UNDER AGE 18, ALL TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA HAVE A LOWER UNINSURED RATE WHEN COMPARED TO CONNECTICUT (3.0%), EXCEPT CLINTON (3.4%), ESSEX (4.9%) AND OLD LYME (4.7%) [CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, FROM THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES 2015-2019]. FOR HEALTH INSURANCE STATUS, AGES 18-64, ALL TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA HAVE A LOWER UNINSURED RATE WHEN COMPARED TO CONNECTICUT (7.5%), EXCEPT DEEP RIVER (12.8%) [CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, FROM THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES 2015-2019]. FOR HEALTH INSURANCE STATUS, AGES 65+, ALL TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA HAVE A LOWER UNINSURED RATE WHEN COMPARED TO CONNECTICUT (0.6%), EXCEPT DEEP RIVER (1.0%) AND KILLINGWORTH (2.9%) [CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, FROM THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES 2015-2019]. IN 2022, THE PERCENT OF HOSPITAL DISCHARGES FOR MEDICAID/SAGA/UNINSURED COMBINED WERE: 21% INPATIENT; 15% OUTPATIENT; 29% EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NON-ADMISSION; AND, FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: 37% NEWBORN; 50% INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY; 14% OUTPATIENT SURGERY AND 15% OTHER OUTPATIENT SERVICES. MIDDLESEX COUNTY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA) TO BE A MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREA EXPERIENCING A SHORTAGE OF SELECT HEALTH SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE A LACK OF ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20A:WRITTEN NOTICE ABOUT UPCOMING ECAS WAS NOT REQUIRED BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT PURSUE ANY EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTION'S DURING THE YEAR. IF AN ECA WAS PURSUED IN THE FUTURE, PROPER NOTICE WOULD BE GIVEN.
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (16 entries)

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PART I, LINE 3C:IN GENERAL, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL ("THE HOSPITAL") USES FPG TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY. THERE ARE, HOWEVER, SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (SUCH AS A CATASTROPHIC EVENT) WHICH MAY AFFECT A PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY. IN THIS CASE, THE HOSPITAL EVALUATES THE APPLICATION WITH CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO THE PATIENT'S CURRENT SITUATION. WITH SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNT, THE FPG THRESHOLD MAY BE IGNORED AND THE HOSPITAL MAY USE THE PATIENT'S ASSETS AND/OR TAX RETURN ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
PART I, LINE 7:FOR PART 1, LINE 7 SECTIONS (A) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AT COST, (B) MEDICAID, (C) COSTS OF OTHER MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, PORTIONS OF (F) HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION, AND (G) SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES, THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED IS A HYBRID COST ACCOUNTING/MEDICARE COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO CALCULATION. THE PERCENTAGES ARE DERIVED FROM THE MOST CURRENT MEDICARE COST REPORT AND APPLIED BY CHARGE LINE APPROPRIATELY. INDIRECT COSTS WERE APPLIED TO SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES. THE MEDICARE COST REPORT DOES NOT ADDRESS ALL AREAS OF THE HOSPITAL IN THE SAME DETAIL, BUT DOES ACCURATELY ADDRESS INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT, HOMECARE AND TO AN EXTENT PHYSICIAN SERVICES. SECTIONS (E) COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT; PORTIONS OF (F) HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION, (H) RESEARCH, AND (I) CASH AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS ARE COMPRISED (EXCEPT FOR CASH DONATIONS AND IN-KIND MATERIAL DONATIONS) OF 1) SUPPLY EXPENSES; 2) PURCHASED SERVICES; AND 3) THE DIRECT SALARY COSTS FOR HOSPITAL STAFF WHOSE TIME WAS COMPENSATED BY THE HOSPITAL FOR TIME SPENT PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES THAT QUALIFY AS COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLUS THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR FRINGE BENEFIT RATE. IN ADDITION TO SUBSIDIZED SERVICES, INDIRECT COSTS WERE APPLIED TO A SMALL SELECTION OF SALARIES AND SERVICES UNDER COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS, BUT NOT BROADLY ACROSS ALL COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITY ENTRIES.
PART I, LINE 7G:MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL INCLUDES ITS FAMILY MEDICINE GROUP AS A SUBSIDIZED SERVICE. FOR FY22, 7,778 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED WITH A TOTAL HOSPITAL SUBSIDY OF $509,742. MIDDLESEX COUNTY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA) TO BE A MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREA EXPERIENCING A SHORTAGE OF SELECT HEALTH SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE TOO FEW PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS. IN ADDITION, HRSA REPORTS HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS (HPSAS) FOR PRIMARY CARE (MIDDLETOWN SERVICE AREA; LOW INCOME POPULATION), MENTAL HEALTH (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; HIGH NEED GEOGRAPHIC) AND DENTAL HEALTH (CENTRAL MIDDLETOWN; LOW INCOME POPULATION). MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S FAMILY MEDICINE GROUP FILLS A VITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:THE MAJORITY OF MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH IMPROVEMENT WORK IS CAPTURED UNDER COMMUNITY BENEFIT CATEGORIES. THE HOSPITAL'S PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES, HOWEVER, HAS A VITAL ROLE IN CONTINUING TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SAFETY FOR RESIDENTS IN ITS SERVICE AREA. THE HOSPITAL OFFERS ITS RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ASSETS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS THAT FALL UNDER THE SCOPE OF COMMUNITY BUILDING. STAFF MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COALITIONS, THE SUCCESS OF WHICH ARE GREATLY ENHANCED BY HOSPITAL COLLABORATION - MANY COMMUNITY INITIATIVES WOULD NOT BE AS EFFECTIVE WITHOUT THE HOSPITAL'S ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL STAFF IN-KIND INVOLVEMENT, SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE.THE CRITICAL ROLE OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL AS A SAFETY NET AND ANCHOR HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION HAS NEVER BEEN MORE APPARENT THAN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THAT COMMENCED IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE EARLY MONTHS OF 2020 AND HAS CONTINUED THROUGH 2022 WITH NEW COVID-19 VARIANTS EMERGING AND CONTINUING TO CAUSE SURGES IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. CONTINUING TO RESPOND TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ORDER TO TREAT ITS COVID-19 PATIENTS AND ALL ITS OTHER PATIENTS NEEDING MEDICAL CARE CONTINUED TO BE AN EXTENSIVE UNDERTAKING FOR HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, AND WAS NO DIFFERENT FOR MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL IN FY22.TO FURTHER ITS COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN HEALTH CARE, MIDDLESEX HEALTH OFFERS THE MIDDLESEX HEALTH MEDICAL EXPLORERS PROGRAM (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT). BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND LATINO/A INDIVIDUALS ARE EXTREMELY UNDERREPRESENTED IN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS IN THE UNITED STATES, WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO HEALTH DISPARITIES FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR. IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED THAT THE LACK OF DIVERSITY IN THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE HAS A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON PATIENTS OF COLOR. FOSTERING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE IS CRITICAL TO IMPROVING TRUST AMONG PATIENT-PROVIDER RELATIONSHIPS, INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE AND IMPROVING HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND OUTCOMES AMONG PEOPLE OF COLOR. TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC REPRESENTATION IN HEALTHCARE, MIDDLESEX HEALTH HAS RE-LAUNCHED ITS MEDICAL EXPLORERS PROGRAM, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY PILOTED IN 2016-2017. THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVE IS TO CREATE A HEALTHCARE EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE BY INTRODUCING BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND LATINO/A STUDENTS TO A VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS THROUGH AN ENGAGED INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THE MEDICAL EXPLORERS PROGRAM OCCURS ONCE A YEAR FROM JANUARY - MAY. THE MONTHLY SESSIONS ARE VIRTUAL TO ALLOW FOR MAXIMUM STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND GEOGRAPHIC REACH BY REDUCING TRAVEL TIME AND THE NEED FOR TRANSPORTATION. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS MUST BE IN GRADES 7 - 12 OR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND IDENTIFY AS BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND LATINO/A. THE MEDICAL EXPLORERS ARE GUIDED THROUGH A SIMULATED PATIENT CASE AS IT MOVES ALONG THE HOSPITAL SYSTEM. TO MODEL A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONS, MIDDLESEX HEALTH STAFF IDENTIFYING AS PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE THE FEATURED SPEAKERS. STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE SPECIFICS OF EACH HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSION, THE SPEAKER'S PATHWAY TO THAT PROFESSION, AND THE SPEAKER'S CLINICAL EXPERTISE REGARDING THE CASE. ON-SITE EXPERIENCES INCLUDE A TOUR OF THE HOSPITAL WHERE MEDICAL EXPLORERS WILL GET TO MEET STAFF AND EXPERIENCE VARIOUS CLINICAL DEPARTMENTS; A PARTICIPATORY SIM LAB EXPERIENCE, ONE-ON-ONE INTERACTIONS IN AREAS OF INTEREST, AND A CELEBRATION WHERE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ARE AWARDED.
PART III, LINE 2:DUE TO THE ADOPTION OF ASC NO 2014-09 CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (TOPIC 606) BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS NO LONGER REPORTED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. RATHER IT IS TREATED AS A PRICE CONCESSION. THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOR FY2022 WAS $20,768,625.
PART III, LINE 3:THE HOSPITAL ESTIMATES THAT 10% OF ITS BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE HOSPITAL HAS A WELL-ESTABLISHED PROCESS WITH ITS THIRD PARTY AGENCIES TO CAPTURE AS MANY PATIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS POSSIBLE AND AWARDS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE PATIENTS IN COLLECTIONS WHO ARE KNOWN TO QUALIFY. ONCE IN COLLECTIONS, THERE ARE TWO METHODS WHICH ENABLE PATIENTS TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS: 1) PATIENTS EITHER COMPLETE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ARE APPROVED; OR 2) THE THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK ON BEHALF OF THE HOSPITAL TO COLLECT BALANCES SCREEN FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT ALL PATIENTS IN COLLECTIONS ARE AWARE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABILITY, THE HOSPITAL REQUIRES THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATIONS TO FOLLOW THE HOSPITAL'S POLICIES REGARDING PATIENT NOTIFICATION ABOUT THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. WITHIN THE POLICY THERE IS A PROVISION WHEREBY COLLECTION AGENCIES, USING GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THE HOSPITAL, ASSIST THE HOSPITAL IN IDENTIFYING PATIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE A MEANS TO PAY FOR SERVICES AND THEREFORE QUALIFY FOR THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHILE THESE PATIENTS HAVE NOT GONE THROUGH THE FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS, THEY MEET THE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS DEFINED BY THE HOSPITAL. THESE PATIENTS ARE THEN TRANSFERRED AND INCLUDED UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UMBRELLA. WHILE THIS PROCESS CAPTURES THE MAJORITY OF THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THE HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES IT WILL STILL HAVE A POPULATION OF PATIENTS WHO COULD POTENTIALLY QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND DO NOT RECEIVE AWARDS THOSE WHO ARE UNCOOPERATIVE, UNRESPONSIVE OR HAVE MOVED AWAY. BAD DEBT DOLLARS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE HOSPITAL'S PROGRAMMATIC COMMUNITY BENEFIT VALUES AND, WHILE NOTED, ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT TOTALS IN ANY HOSPITAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT PUBLICATION.
PART III, LINE 4:THE HOSPITAL ESTIMATES A RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS AGAINST ITS PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES. WHEN BAD DEBTS ARE IDENTIFIED, THEY ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AS A COMPONENT OF THE NET PATIENT REVENUE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS NET OF RECOVERIES. PAGE 15 OF THE MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM'S CONSOLIDATED FY22 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT STATES: THE SYSTEM DETERMINES ITS ESTIMATE OF IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS BASED ON ITS HISTORICAL COLLECTION EXPERIENCE FROM THAT CATEGORY OF PAYOR.
PART III, LINE 8:THE MEDICARE COST REPORT IS THE COSTING METHODOLOGY SYSTEM USED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART III, LINES 5 AND 6. THE HOSPITAL UTILIZES WORKSHEET 6 FOUND IN THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULE H TO CALCULATE ITS SUBSIDIZED SERVICES. THE INSTRUCTIONS STATE THAT "THE FINANCIAL LOSS IS MEASURED AFTER REMOVING LOSSES, MEASURED BY COST, ASSOCIATED WITH BAD DEBT, CHARITY CARE, MEDICAID AND OTHER MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS". GIVEN THAT WORKSHEET 6 DOESN'T SUGGEST REMOVING LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICARE, A PORTION OF MEDICARE IS INCLUDED IN THE HOSPITAL'S SUBSIDIZED SERVICE CALCULATIONS. SO AS NOT TO DOUBLE COUNT MEDICARE VALUES IN PART III, SECTION B, LINES 5 AND 6, THE PORTION OF MEDICARE SHORTFALL INCLUDED IN OUR SUBSIDIZED SERVICES CALCULATIONS HAS BEEN SUBTRACTED FROM THE MEDICARE REVENUE AND COSTS DERIVED FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT. THE VALUES INDICATED IN PART III, LINES 5 AND 6 ARE THEREFORE WHAT REMAINS AFTER THE MEDICARE REVENUE AND COSTS INCLUDED IN THE SUBSIDIZED SERVICES CALCULATIONS HAS BEEN SUBTRACTED OUT. GIVEN THIS, THE RESULTING VALUES (PART III, LINES 5, 6 AND 7) WOULD NEED TO BE COMBINED WITH THE MEDICARE REVENUE/COSTS INCLUDED IN OUR SUBSIDIZED SERVICES TO GET THE FULL OVERVIEW OF MEDICARE REVENUE, COSTS AND ANY REMAINING SHORTFALL OR SURPLUS. WE AGREE WITH THE CURRENT SUBSIDIZED SERVICES CALCULATION METHODOLOGY THAT ALLOWS THE INCLUSION OF MEDICARE DOLLARS AS THE MEDICARE POPULATION COMPRISES AN IMPORTANT SEGMENT OF THOSE RECEIVING SUBSIDIZED SERVICES CARE. THE HOSPITAL TREATS ALL MEDICARE PATIENTS EQUALLY AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST LOWER-MARGIN YIELDING SERVICES. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL IS THE SAFETY-NET IN THE COMMUNITY FOR ALL MEDICARE PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF LEVEL OF MEDICARE COVERAGE AND REGARDLESS IF A SURPLUS OR DEFICIT RESULTS. THIS OPEN ACCESS FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS PROMOTES ACCESS TO CARE, A FUNDAMENTAL TENET OF THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM.THERE REMAINS A DISPROPORTIONATE PERCENTAGE OF OLDER ADULTS IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY WHEN COMPARED TO STATE AVERAGES. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED (2022) COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) FOUND THAT, WHEN EXTRACTING THE AGE 65+ POPULATION, MIDDLESEX COUNTY (19.0%) EXCEEDS CONNECTICUT (17.2%), AND THE MAJORITY OF THE TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA CONTINUE TO HAVE A GREATER CONCENTRATION OF OLDER ADULTS WHEN COMPARED TO CONNECTICUT. THE TOWNS OF COLCHESTER, MARLBOROUGH AND MIDDLETOWN FALL BELOW THE STATE AVERAGE OF 17.2%. PORTLAND IS ON PAR WITH THE STATE AVERAGE, WHILE CHESTER, CLINTON, CROMWELL, DEEP RIVER, DURHAM, EAST HADDAM, EAST HAMPTON, HADDAM, KILLINGWORTH, AND MIDDLEFIELD EXCEED THE STATE AVERAGE WITH AN AGE 65+ RANGE OF 19.1%-24.8%, AND ESSEX, LYME, OLD LYME, OLD SAYBROOK, AND WESTBROOK CONSIDERABLY EXCEED THE STATE AVERAGE WITH AN AGE 65+ RANGE OF 26.2%-30.9% (CT DATA COLLABORATIVE, 2016-2020). THE TREND OF A DISPROPORTIONATELY HIGHER 65+ OLDER ADULT POPULATION IN THE MAJORITY OF TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA WHEN COMPARED TO THE STATE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO BE EVIDENT FOR POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR 2030. EXCLUDING MIDDLETOWN (AT 14.9%), THE EXPECTED GROWTH FOR AGE 65+ BY 2030 RANGES FROM 19.5% TO 34.9% IN THE REMAINING 18 TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA COMPARED TO 17.9% FOR CONNECTICUT (CT DATA COLLABORATIVE, AGE 65+ POPULATION PROJECTIONS, 2030). AS MIDDLESEX COUNTY HAS A DISPROPORTIONATE LEVEL OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AGE 65+ WHEN COMPARED TO STATE AVERAGES, THE SHORTFALL THAT THE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCES IN PROVIDING CRITICAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE MEDICARE POPULATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A COMMUNITY BENEFIT WITHIN THE HOSPITAL'S SUBSIDIZED SERVICES, WHICH THOSE AGE 65+ ALSO RELY HEAVILY ON FOR CARE. THE HOSPITAL FILLS A HEALTHCARE DELIVERY GAP FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS, ONE WHICH WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE COMMUNITY IF THE HOSPITAL WAS NOT PRESENT.
PART III, LINE 9B:MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL HAS A WRITTEN DEBT COLLECTION POLICY. THE POLICY STATES THAT PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING ANY BALANCE REMAINING AFTER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ALLOWANCE HAS BEEN APPLIED (THAT IS, IF 100% FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HAS NOT BEEN AWARDED). THE POLICY ALSO OUTLINES THE PROCESS FOR PAYING OUTSTANDING BALANCES SHOULD THE PATIENT BE FOUND TO HAVE THE MEANS TO PAY A PARTIAL AMOUNT AFTER THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DETERMINATION CRITERIA HAS BEEN APPLIED. FOR SUCH BALANCES, THE HOSPITAL WILL NOTIFY THE PATIENT OF HIS/HER LIABILITY. IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE, THE POLICY STATES THAT THE HOSPITAL WILL USE APPROPRIATE METHODS TO PURSUE COLLECTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE COLLECTIONS AGENCIES. THIS PRACTICE IS BROADLY UTILIZED FOR ALL PATIENTS WITH OUTSTANDING BALANCES. THE HOSPITAL MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT ALL PATIENTS KNOW PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANY BALANCE, INCLUDING THOSE PATIENTS WHO HAVE A BALANCE LEFT OVER AFTER A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD HAS BEEN APPLIED. IN ORDER TO CAPTURE THE PATIENTS WHO ARE KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THE HOSPITAL HAS PROVISIONS IN ITS COLLECTION POLICY. IN THE CASE WHERE PATIENTS WHO WOULD QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DO NOT COMPLETE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION AND ARE PLACED INTO COLLECTIONS, THE THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK ON BEHALF OF THE HOSPITAL TO COLLECT BALANCES SCREEN FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY. THE THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATIONS FOLLOW HOSPITAL POLICY BY ALERTING ALL PATIENTS IN COLLECTIONS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. WITHIN THE HOSPITAL'S COLLECTION POLICY THERE IS A PROVISION WHEREBY COLLECTION AGENCIES, USING GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THE HOSPITAL, ASSIST THE HOSPITAL IN IDENTIFYING PATIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE A MEANS TO PAY FOR SERVICES AND THEREFORE QUALIFY FOR THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHILE THESE PATIENTS HAVE NOT GONE THROUGH THE FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS, THEY MEET THE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS DEFINED BY THE HOSPITAL. THESE PATIENTS ARE THEN TRANSFERRED AND INCLUDED UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UMBRELLA. THIS PROCESS WAS PUT IN PLACE BY THE HOSPITAL IN ORDER TO CAPTURE AS MANY PATIENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS POSSIBLE.
PART VI, LINE 2:SINCE THE INCEPTION OF MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT POLICY IN 2007, AND PRIOR TO THE MANDATE OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, CONDUCTING A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN ORDER TO PRIORITIZE SPECIFIC COMMUNITY BENEFIT INITIATIVES HAS BEEN A CORE ELEMENT OF THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING A CHNA, THE HOSPITAL ASSESSES THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVICES ON AN ON-GOING BASIS THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE UNDERSTANDING THE LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE NEEDS DERIVED FROM: 1) PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE COALITIONS AND BOARDS, WHICH INCLUDE STRATEGIC PLANNING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO COMMUNITY NEED; 2) PARTICIPATION IN THE LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE GREATER MIDDLETOWN HEALTH ENHANCEMENT COMMUNITY (GMHEC), A PLACE-BASED INITIATIVE THAT SUPPORTS LONG-TERM, COLLABORATIVE, AND CROSS-SECTOR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH BROAD, SYSTEMIC CHANGE BY BUILDING HEALTHY AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THAT ACTIVELY WORK TOGETHER TO PREVENT THE DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASE; 3) PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION POPULATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES BASED ON STATE-WIDE AND LOCAL COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES; 4) ANY REAL-TIME COMMUNITY BASED INPUT, FEED-BACK, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS; AND 5) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS, WHEN NECESSARY, OF THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS THROUGH SURVEYS AND PATIENT/PARTICIPANT FEED-BACK. HAVING A STRONG PRESENCE IN COMMUNITY COALITIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS, IN ADDITION TO BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS EXPRESSED BY OUR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, ALLOWS MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL TO CONTINUALLY ASSESS THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN BETWEEN COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT CYCLES.
PART VI, LINE 3:GREAT CONCERN IS TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS ARE APPRISED OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AND THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PLAN. NOTICE OF THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS DISPLAYED CONSPICUOUSLY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AT THE ENTRY OF EACH FACILITY AND AT ALL PATIENT REGISTRATION POINTS. THE NOTIFICATION INCLUDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM; THE AVAILABILITY OF FREE BED FUNDS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; SLIDING SCALE; AND FINANCIAL COUNSELOR CONTACT INFORMATION. AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, HOSPITAL ACCESS STAFF REVIEWS THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND ASKS THE PATIENT IF HE/SHE WOULD LIKE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE. BUILT INTO THE REGISTRATION DATABASE IS A REQUIRED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FIELD WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED AS PART OF THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS. ONCE THE PATIENT EXPRESSES THE DESIRE TO RECEIVE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE, PAPERWORK WITH PATIENT NAME AND MEDICAL RECORD IS AUTOMATICALLY PRINTED AT THE REGISTRATION STATION AND HANDED TO THE PATIENT. OTHER METHODS OF COMMUNICATION TO INCREASE AWARENESS REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FREE BED FUND PROGRAM INCLUDE 1) A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BROCHURE THAT AIDS PATIENTS IN THE PROCESS, ANSWERS KEY QUESTIONS AND PROVIDES EASY ACCESS FOR HELP (AVAILABLE AT MULTIPLE HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS AND LOCATIONS, INCLUDING KIOSKS AT EVERY HOSPITAL ENTRY POINT); 2) A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES SECTION ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEB-SITE (HTTPS://MIDDLESEXHEALTH.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-SERVICES) WHICH INCLUDES APPLICATION, INSTRUCTIONS, AND SLIDING SCALE; 3) INCLUSION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION IN THE HOSPITAL'S INPATIENT ADMISSIONS BOOKLET; 4) NOTICE OF THE PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL COUNSELOR CONTACT INFORMATION ON EVERY BILLING STATEMENT; 5) NOTIFICATION AT DISCHARGE; AND 6) A LETTER OUTLINING THE PROGRAM SENT TO EVERY SELF-PAY PATIENT FOLLOWING DISCHARGE. THE HOSPITAL HAS A TEAM OF FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE PATIENT THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS EITHER BY PHONE OR VISIT. THE ROLE OF THE COUNSELORS IS TO HELP PATIENTS NAVIGATE THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROCESS AND TO AID IN APPLICATION FOR MEDICAID/STATE PROGRAMS. ALL COUNSELORS RECEIVE DEPARTMENTAL TRAINING ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSISTING PATIENTS IN NEED OF STATE/GOVERNMENTAL OR HOSPITAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROTOCOLS, SYSTEMS, NEW PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS, AND HOW TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FOLLOW-UP FOR MEDICAID/STATE ENROLLMENT. THE HOSPITAL'S SOCIAL WORKERS ALSO ASSIST PATIENTS WITH COMPLETION OF HOSPITAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS AS WELL AS MEDICAID/STATE APPLICATIONS. AN IMPORTANT ADDITION TO MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROCESS HAS BEEN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WORKGROUP SEVERAL YEARS AGO. WORKGROUP TASKS INCLUDE: INCREASING AWARENESS REGARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABILITY; CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF APPROPRIATENESS, FEASIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PRACTICES; AND A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY FOR INCREASING AWARENESS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN FY21, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL GRANTED $2,301,326 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 1,276 UNIQUE RECIPIENTS AND ABSORBED $29,755,083 IN UNPAID COSTS OF MEDICAID (TOTAL OF MEDICAID INCLUDING MANAGED CARE AND LIA), SERVING 20,745 INDIVIDUALS.
PART VI, LINE 4:MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL IS THE SOLE HOSPITAL PROVIDER IN ITS SERVICE AREA, WHICH INCLUDES THE LARGE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND SURROUNDING TOWNS. IT ENCOMPASSES 24 MUNICIPALITIES, INCLUDING THE 15 TOWNS OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA. THERE ARE NINETEEN TOWNS IN ITS PRIMARY SERVICE AREA: CHESTER, CLINTON, CROMWELL, DEEP RIVER, DURHAM, EAST HADDAM, EAST HAMPTON, ESSEX, HADDAM, KILLINGWORTH, MIDDLEFIELD, MIDDLETOWN, OLD SAYBROOK, PORTLAND, AND WESTBROOK (THE FIFTEEN TOWNS OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY) AND COLCHESTER, LYME, MARLBOROUGH AND OLD LYME; AND, FIVE TOWNS IN ITS SECONDARY SERVICE AREA: GUILFORD, HEBRON, MADISON, MERIDEN, AND ROCKY HILL. BY LAND AREA, MIDDLESEX COUNTY (369.3 SQUARE MILES) IS THE SMALLEST COUNTY OF THE EIGHT COUNTIES IN CONNECTICUT AND IS THE SIXTH IN POPULATION SIZE (U.S. CENSUS, 2020). MUNICIPALITY SIZES BY LAND MASS VARY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY, FROM 10.40 SQUARE MILES (ESSEX) TO 54.25 SQUARE MILES (EAST HADDAM) WITH MIDDLETOWN HAVING 41.02 SQUARE MILES OF LAND AREA. THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN (ZIP CODE 06457) IS CENTRALLY LOCATED 16 MILES SOUTH OF HARTFORD. THE POPULATION IN MIDDLETOWN IS ECONOMICALLY AND RACIALLY / ETHNICALLY MORE DIVERSE WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER MUNICIPALITIES IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND IS ONE OF THE FEW COMMUNITIES IN CONNECTICUT TO INCLUDE URBAN, SUBURBAN, AND RURAL CHARACTERISTICS. THE DATA THAT FOLLOWS IS PER MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (2022).OF THE TOTAL STATE OF CONNECTICUT POPULATION (3,605,597), 4.6% (164,759) RESIDE IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY (U.S. CENSUS, 2021). WITH A POPULATION OF 47,108 (U.S. CENSUS, 2021), MIDDLETOWN IS THE LARGEST MUNICIPALITY IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY. THE REMAINING TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA FALL INTO THREE POPULATION RANGES. COLCHESTER, CROMWELL, CLINTON, EAST HAMPTON AND OLD SAYBROOK HAVE POPULATIONS BETWEEN 10,000 AND 15,600. PORTLAND, EAST HADDAM, HADDAM, OLD LYME, DURHAM, WESTBROOK, ESSEX, KILLINGWORTH AND MARLBOROUGH HAVE POPULATIONS BETWEEN 5,000 AND 9,999. DEEP RIVER, MIDDLEFIELD, CHESTER AND LYME HAVE POPULATIONS LESS THAN 5,000. THE CONNECTICUT OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH (CT-ORH) DEFINES RURAL AS ALL TOWNS WITH A POPULATION CENSUS OF 10,000 OR LESS AND A POPULATION DENSITY OF 500 OR LESS PEOPLE PER SQUARE MILE. BASED ON THIS METRIC, THE TOWNS OF CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, DURHAM, EAST HADDAM, HADDAM, KILLINGWORTH, LYME, MARLBOROUGH, MIDDLEFIELD, OLD LYME AND WESTBROOK ARE CONSIDERED RURAL. FOR THE AGE DISTRIBUTIONS, MIDDLESEX COUNTY IS LOWER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE IN THE 0-19 AND 20-44 AGE GROUPS AND EXCEEDS THE STATE AVERAGE IN THE 45-64 AND 65+ AGE GROUPS. MIDDLETOWN IS LOWER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE IN THE 0-19 AGE GROUP, IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE IN THE 20-44 AGE GROUP AND LOWER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE IN THE 45-64 AND 65+ AGE GROUPS. WHEN EXTRACTING AGE 65+, MIDDLESEX COUNTY (19.0%) EXCEEDS CONNECTICUT (17.2%), AND THE MAJORITY OF THE TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA CONTINUE TO HAVE A GREATER CONCENTRATION OF OLDER ADULTS WHEN COMPARED TO CONNECTICUT. THE TOWNS OF COLCHESTER, MARLBOROUGH AND MIDDLETOWN FALL BELOW THE STATE AVERAGE OF 17.2%. PORTLAND IS ON PAR WITH THE STATE AVERAGE, WHILE CHESTER, CLINTON, CROMWELL, DEEP RIVER, DURHAM, EAST HADDAM, EAST HAMPTON, HADDAM, KILLINGWORTH, AND MIDDLEFIELD EXCEED THE STATE AVERAGE WITH AN AGE 65+ RANGE OF 19.1%-24.8%, AND ESSEX, LYME, OLD LYME, OLD SAYBROOK, AND WESTBROOK CONSIDERABLY EXCEED THE STATE AVERAGE WITH AN AGE 65+ RANGE OF 26.2%-30.9% (CT DATA COLLABORATIVE, 2016-2020).MIDDLETOWN HAS A MORE DIVERSE RACIAL / ETHNIC DEMOGRAPHIC RELATIVE TO THE OTHER TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND RESEMBLES CONNECTICUT EXCEPT IN THE HISPANIC OR LATINO CATEGORY, WHERE MIDDLETOWN HAS A SMALLER POPULATION. MIDDLESEX COUNTY'S RACE AND HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN COMPOSITION IS 82.4% WHITE, NON-HISPANIC OF LATINO; 6% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, NON-HISPANIC; 7.1% HISPANIC OR LATINO; 3.3% ASIAN, NON-HISPANIC; 2.2% TWO OR MORE RACES, NON-HISPANIC (U.S. CENSUS QUICK FACTS 2021). MIDDLETOWN'S RACE AND HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN COMPOSITION IS 66.8% WHITE, NON-HISPANIC OR LATINO; 15.8% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, NON-HISPANIC; 10.3% HISPANIC OR LATINO; 6% ASIAN, NON-HISPANIC; 4.2% TWO OR MORE RACES, NON-HISPANIC (U.S. CENSUS QUICK FACTS 2021).THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME PER TOWN IN MIDDLESEX HEALTH'S SERVICE AREA RANGES FROM $62,022 (MIDDLETOWN) TO $130,635 (DURHAM) AND ALL TOWNS EXCEPT MIDDLETOWN, MIDDLEFIELD AND WESTBROOK EXCEED CONNECTICUT'S MEDIAN INCOME OF $79,855 (CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, 2016-2020). THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISPARITIES WHEN DATA POINTS ARE DISAGGREGATED BY RACE AND ETHNICITY AND COMPARED TO WHITE ALONE NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO. IN MIDDLETOWN, WHITE HOUSEHOLDS EARN 1.6 TIMES MORE THAN BLACK HOUSEHOLDS AND 1.8 TIMES MORE THAN HISPANIC OR LATINO HOUSEHOLDS. IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY, WHITE HOUSEHOLDS EARN 1.8 TIMES MORE THAN BLACK HOUSEHOLDS AND 1.6 TIMES MORE THAN HISPANIC OR LATINO HOUSEHOLDS. WHILE THE GAP IS NARROWER, WHITE HOUSEHOLDS EARN 1.1 TIMES MORE (MIDDLETOWN) AND 1.4 TIMES MORE (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) THAN ASIAN HOUSEHOLDS. FOR POVERTY STATUS, THE TOTAL POVERTY RATE FOR MIDDLETOWN AT 12.3% EXCEEDS THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AT 9.8%. THE TOTAL POVERTY RATES FOR MIDDLEFIELD (8.5%) AND MARLBOROUGH (8.4%) EXCEED THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY TOTAL POVERTY RATE OF 7.1%. THE UNDER 18 POVERTY RATE FOR MIDDLETOWN AT 16.1% EXCEEDS THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AT 13.0%. THE UNDER 18 POVERTY RATES FOR THE TOWNS OF COLCHESTER (11.6%), PORTLAND (10.9%), MIDDLEFIELD (9.3%) AND EAST HAMPTON (8.7%) EXCEED THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY UNDER 18 POVERTY RATE OF 8.3% (CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, 2016-2020; MIDDLESEX COUNTY: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES 2016-2020).POVERTY RATES ARE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE PRONOUNCED AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN ALONE, HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND TWO OR MORE RACES POPULATIONS IN MIDDLETOWN AND MIDDLESEX COUNTY WHEN COMPARED TO WHITE ALONE NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO FOR THE TOTAL AND UNDER 18 CATEGORIES. BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN ALONE RESIDENTS ARE 2.5 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLETOWN) AND 3.2 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) TO EXPERIENCE POVERTY WHEN COMPARED TO WHITE ALONE NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS. HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS ARE 4.1 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLETOWN) AND 3.8 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) TO EXPERIENCE POVERTY WHEN COMPARED TO WHITE ALONE NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS. ASIAN ALONE RESIDENTS ARE 1.2 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLETOWN) AND 2 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) TO EXPERIENCE POVERTY WHEN COMPARED TO WHITE ALONE NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS. RESIDENTS WITH TWO OR MORE RACES ARE 2.7 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLETOWN) AND 3.1 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) TO EXPERIENCE POVERTY WHEN COMPARED TO WHITE ALONE NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS (CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, 2016-2020; MIDDLESEX COUNTY: CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, 2015-2019). UNDER AGE 18 BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN ALONE YOUTH ARE 2.9 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLETOWN) AND 5.5 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) TO EXPERIENCE POVERTY WHEN COMPARED TO UNDER 18 AGE WHITE ALONE NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO YOUTH. UNDER AGE 18 HISPANIC OR LATINO YOUTH ARE 5.1 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLETOWN) AND 5.8 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) TO EXPERIENCE POVERTY WHEN COMPARED TO UNDER AGE 18 WHITE ALONE NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO YOUTH. UNDER AGE 18 YOUTH WITH TWO OR MORE RACES ARE 2.1 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLETOWN) AND 2.3 TIMES MORE LIKELY (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) TO EXPERIENCE POVERTY WHEN COMPARED TO UNDER AGE 18 YOUTH WHITE ALONE NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO YOUTH (CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, 2016-2020; MIDDLESEX COUNTY: CONNECTICUT DATA COLLABORATIVE, 2015-2019).THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAD A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN CONNECTICUT. IN FEBRUARY 2020, JUST PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN, THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN CONNECTICUT WAS 3.4%. BY JUNE 2020, IT HAD MORE THAN TRIPLED TO 11.1%. AS OF JUNE 2021, THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN CONNECTICUT WAS STILL HIGH AT 6.7% AND EXPERIENCED A DOWNWARD TREND AS OF JUNE 2022 AT 4% (CT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, 2022). CONNECTICUT'S OVERALL UNEMPLOYMENT RATES WERE 3.7% IN 2019 AND 7.9% IN 2020. THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES IN THE TOWNS IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY'S SERVICE AREA INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY WHEN COMPARING 2019 TO 2020, DEMONSTRATING THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WHILE ALL TOWNS EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN 2020, MIDDLETOWN HAD THE HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 7.3%. (CONTINUED AT END OF SECTION)
PART VI, LINE 5:AS MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL IS A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INVOLVING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN KEY FUNCTIONS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PRIORITY. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S BOARD IS COMPRISED MAINLY OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE NEITHER EMPLOYEES, FAMILY MEMBERS NOR CONTRACTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, BUT ARE LONG-TERM RESIDENTS WHOSE PRIMARY INTEREST IS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL EXTENDS MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY BASED ON THE HOSPITAL'S CURRENT AND PROJECTED PATIENT CARE, TEACHING AND RESEARCH NEEDS, AND OVERALL COMMUNITY NEED. MEDICAL STAFF INPUT AND PARTICIPATION IS HIGHLY VALUED BY THE HOSPITAL AS EVIDENCED BY INCLUSION IN THE HOSPITAL'S MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE MEDICAL STAFF COUNCIL AND COUNTLESS OTHER WORKING COMMITTEES. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL HAS A FORMAL PROCESS FOR ALLOCATION OF SURPLUS FUNDS; A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CAPITAL BUDGETING COMMITTEE MEETS AND SETS PRIORITIES FOR INVESTMENTS IN PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, AND PHYSICAL STRUCTURE. THE APPROACH TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION PATIENT, COMMUNITY AND STAFF NEEDS. EACH YEAR THE HOSPITAL ALLOCATES A PORTION OF SURPLUS FUNDING TO A WIDE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND SERVICE LINES, INCLUDING SUBSTANTIAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES, SUBSIDIZED SERVICES, MEDICAL EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT COSTS. CONTINUOUS DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES REMAINS THE HALLMARK OF MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S VISION, MISSION, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING. AMBITIOUS COMMUNITY BENEFIT GOALS, THE INCORPORATION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT INTO ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING, AND THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS THAT TARGET THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS HAS ALLOWED THE HOSPITAL TO PUT A FORMAL STRUCTURE AROUND ITS FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSE. THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT TOTAL FOR FY21 WAS $67,067,572 (EXCLUDING COMMUNITY BUILDING) WITH 65,214 SERVED (EXCLUDING COMMUNITY BUILDING). THE FOLLOWING IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM: COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES: THE HOSPITAL UNDERWRITES A VAST RANGE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS, NONE OF WHICH ARE DEVELOPED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES, ALL OF WHICH ARE SUPPORTED AS A MEANS OF FULFILLING THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO SERVE ITS COMMUNITY. ALMOST 100% OF THE TIME THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE; IN THE RARE INSTANCE WHERE A NOMINAL FEE IS ASSESSED THE COST OF PROVIDING THE SERVICE IS NOT COVERED. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION IS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. SOME OF THE PROGRAMS REPRESENT ONE TIME EVENTS, HOWEVER MOST ARE ONGOING AND OVER THE YEARS HAVE BECOME ENTRENCHED IN THE COMMUNITY AS A SOURCE OF SUPPORT AND CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR A HEALTHFUL FUTURE. EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): 1) HEALTH EDUCATION (COMMUNITY EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS; HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENTS/HEALTH FAIRS; SUPPORT GROUPS; LARGE SCALE CANCER AWARENESS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS; AND THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH LITERATURE); 2) COMMUNITY-BASED CLINICAL SERVICES (CLINICS AND SCREENINGS; ANNUAL FLU SHOTS; BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS); AND 3) HEALTHCARE SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED TO INCREASE ACCESS AND QUALITY OF CARE TO INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY AND/OR OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. IN FY21, THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES SERVED 15,222 INDIVIDUALS AT A TOTAL COST OF $2,531,038 TO THE HOSPITAL. HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION: HELPING TO PREPARE FUTURE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IS A LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT OF MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC THAT CONSTITUTES A SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY BENEFIT. THE HOSPITAL'S FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM GRADUATES FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIANS, MANY OF WHOM CONTINUE TO PRACTICE IN THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY AREA AFTER THEIR TRAINING IS COMPLETE. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT GIVEN THAT MIDDLESEX COUNTY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA) TO BE A MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREA (MUA) EXPERIENCING A SHORTAGE OF SELECT HEALTH SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES TOO FEW PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS. IN ADDITION, HRSA REPORTS THAT MIDDLESEX COUNTY IS A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA (HPSA) FOR PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE. THE HOSPITAL ALSO WELCOMES MEDICAL AND NURSING STUDENT INTERNS AND PROVIDES ON-SITE TRAINING DURING CLINICAL ROTATIONS. NURSING STUDENTS FROM LOCAL COLLEGES AND PROGRAMS RECEIVE HANDS-ON MENTORSHIP IN THE MAJORITY OF CLINICAL SERVICE LINES YEAR-ROUND. OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION INCLUDES THE HOSPITAL'S RADIOLOGY SCHOOL (WHICH OPERATES AT A LOSS FOR THE HOSPITAL) AND CLINICAL/NON-CLINICAL EDUCATIONAL STUDENT TRAINING IN MULTIPLE FIELDS. IN FY21, THE HOSPITAL'S HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION CATEGORY SERVED 1,080 INDIVIDUALS AT A TOTAL COST OF $11,624,148 TO THE HOSPITAL. SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES: THE HOSPITAL'S SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGGREGATE FINANCIALS AND NUMBERS SERVED. SUBSIDIZED SERVICES ARE PARTICULAR CLINICAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY DESPITE A FINANCIAL LOSS, WITH NEGATIVE MARGINS REMAINING AFTER SPECIFIC DOLLARS (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND BAD DEBT) AND SHORTFALLS (MEDICAID) ARE REMOVED. IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS A SUBSIDIZED SERVICE, THE PROGRAM MUST MEET CERTAIN HEALTH DELIVERY CRITERIA; MEET AN IDENTIFIED NEED IN THE COMMUNITY; AND WOULD BECOME UNAVAILABLE OR THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A GOVERNMENTAL OR ANOTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCY TO PROVIDE IF THE HOSPITAL DISCONTINUED THE SERVICE. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL'S SUBSIDIZED SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY PRACTICE SERVICES, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT), HOMECARE, PARAMEDICS, HOSPICE, CENTER FOR CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT DISEASE MANAGEMENT OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS (ADULT ASTHMA; CHILD ASTHMA; DIABETES EDUCATION AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT; MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY; SMOKING CESSATION; CHRONIC HEART FAILURE; AND CHILDHOOD WEIGHT MANAGEMENT); AMBULATORY INFUSION, CARDIAC REHAB, AND WOUND CARE. IN FY21 THE HOSPITAL'S SUBSIDIZED SERVICES SERVED 25,392 PEOPLE WITH A TOTAL COST OF $20,023,422 TO THE HOSPITAL. RESEARCH: MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL CONDUCTS RESEARCH IN THE DOMAINS OF CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH. CLINICAL EXAMPLES INCLUDE NATIONAL TRIALS BY THE HOSPITAL'S CANCER CENTER FOR BREAST, LUNG, PROSTATE, COLORECTAL, AMONG OTHERS. FOR FY21, THE HOSPITAL'S ASSOCIATED COSTS FOR ALL (NON-INDUSTRY) RESEARCH PROJECTS TOTALED $294,902 AND SERVED 160 INDIVIDUALS. FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS: MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS. THE HOSPITAL'S MAIN CAMPUS AND SATELLITE LOCATIONS MAKE MEETING SPACE AVAILABLE, FREE-OF-CHARGE AND ON AN ON-GOING BASIS, FOR MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE STRUGGLE TO PAY FOR SPACE. IN ADDITION, EACH YEAR THE HOSPITAL MAKES SUBSTANTIAL CASH DONATIONS TO CAREFULLY SELECTED MISSION-DRIVEN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA. THE HOSPITAL'S FY21 SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALED $404,622, SERVING 1,339 INDIVIDUALS. COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS: COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY BENEFIT STRATEGIC PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION, ANNUAL GOAL ATTAINMENT, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL HAS A DEDICATED DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND A REPORTING STRUCTURE THAT OVERSEES COMMUNITY BENEFIT PLANNING AND OPERATIONS. OUTSIDE OF ON-GOING COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES, KEY COMPONENTS OF THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM IS CONDUCTING A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPING A CHNA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY EVERY THREE TAXABLE YEARS, ENSURING THAT THE CHNA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY GOALS ARE ADDRESSED THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND FOCUSING ON HEALTH EQUITY AND HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS. THE HOSPITAL'S FY21 COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS EXPENSE TOTALED $133,031.
PART VI, LINE 6:THE ORGANIZATION IS PART OF AN AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. MIDDLESEX HEALTH IS A FULLY COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF EXPERT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THAT HAS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AND THE SHORELINE. MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE ALWAYS CLOSE TO CARE FOR EVERY FAMILY MEMBER AT EVERY AGE. MIDDLESEX HEALTH PROVIDES THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE FOR JUST ABOUT ALL YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS.THE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THE AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ARE AS FOLLOWS:MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL - A NON-PROFIT, ACUTE CARE, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN MIDDLETOWN, CT.MIDDLESEX HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDING INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.MHS PRIMARY CARE - PROVIDES PATIENT-CENTERED COMPASSIONATE CARE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL FOUNDATION - SUPPORTS MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL.MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM - PARENT OF AND PROVIDES FUNDRAISING SERVICES FOR MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL.
PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATESCT
PART VI, LINE 7, STATE FILING OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT:UNDER THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES 19A-127K, HOSPITALS THAT HAVE A COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM IN PLACE, AS SPECIFIED BY THE STATUTE, ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BIENNIALLY TO THE STATE OF CT. THIS BIENNIAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING IS CURRENTLY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT'S OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY. AS MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL MEETS THE STATUTE AS HAVING A COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM IN PLACE, IT REPORTS BIENNIALLY TO THE STATE OF CT'S OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023, SECTION 19A-127K OF THE GENERAL STATUTES WAS REPEALED AND WAS REPLACED BY PUBLIC ACT NO. 22-58 (AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES). SECTION 50 OF PUBLIC ACT NO. 22-58 OUTLINES THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, EACH HOSPITAL SHALL SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY A STATUS REPORT ON SUCH HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM.

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MIDDLESEX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
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THE BUSHNELL
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VARSITY COMMUNICATIONS INC
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SEASONS PUBLICATIONS
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MAIDEN UNITED INC
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Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
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VINCENT CAPECE JR
PRESIDENT/CEO$815,772$0$216,000$0$307,284$0$270,400$0$33,049$0$1,642,505$0$283,258$0
SUSAN MARTIN
VP FINANCE/TREASURER$466,481$0$71,000$0$31,166$0$42,112$0$24,818$0$635,577$0$22,033$0
EVAN JACKSON
VP STRATEGIC PLANNING$381,005$0$68,500$0$43,456$0$59,140$0$33,123$0$585,224$0$40,173$0
DAVID COSENTINO
VP QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY$426,208$0$60,898$0$2,974$0$63,717$0$31,014$0$584,811$0$0$0
THEODORE HARTENSTEIN
MED DIRECTOR, UTILIZATION$493,574$0$19,250$0$300$0$17,400$0$33,338$0$563,862$0$0$0
JONATHAN BANKOFF
CHAIRMAN EMERGENCY MEDICIN$448,053$0$20,800$0$450$0$20,300$0$31,059$0$520,662$0$0$0
DAVID GIUFFRIDA
VP FACILITIES AND SUPPORT$346,270$0$52,300$0$42,918$0$58,030$0$14,209$0$513,727$0$38,018$0
JEFFREY SHELTON
CHAIRMAN DEPT PSYCH$427,564$0$19,250$0$450$0$17,400$0$22,440$0$487,104$0$0$0
BRIAN MCGUIRE
MEDICAL DIRECTOR ED$321,805$0$103,053$0$450$0$20,300$0$33,809$0$479,417$0$0$0
RICARDO PEREZ
PULMONOLOGIST$298,479$0$130,427$0$240$0$11,600$0$31,059$0$471,805$0$0$0
JUSTIN GORALNIK
PULMONOLOGIST$322,200$0$116,099$0$270$0$14,500$0$14,089$0$467,158$0$0$0
LAURA MARTINO
VP MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT$0$334,337$0$59,400$0$7,114$0$23,200$0$23,930$0$447,981$0$0
DONNA STRONESKI
VP HUMAN RESOURCES$299,507$0$45,200$0$38,496$0$53,320$0$4,389$0$440,912$0$33,670$0
TODD BISHOP
CHIEF DEPT OF MED$374,401$0$37,148$0$450$0$17,400$0$2,522$0$431,921$0$0$0
JESSE WAGNER MD
HOSPITALIST$218,800$0$112,431$0$57,302$0$18,196$0$7,262$0$413,991$0$56,109$0
KELLY HAECKEL
VP PATIENT CARE SERVICES/CNO$279,880$0$39,000$0$1,413$0$45,840$0$30,300$0$396,433$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 1ASOCIAL CLUB DUES - REPRESENTS A CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP AT A GOLF CLUB USED FOR VARIOUS BUSINESS PURPOSES. THE ASSOCIATED COST IS INCLUDED IN THE TAXABLE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER ACCORDING TO IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. THIS BENEFIT WAS PROVIDED TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL: VINCENT CAPECE
PART I, LINE 4BTHE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM A SERP, WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN PART II, COLUMN B(III) AND COLUMN F: VINCENT CAPECE = $283,258 SUSAN MARTIN = $22,033 JESSE WAGNER, MD = $56,109 DAVID GIUFFRIDA = $38,028 EVAN JACKSON = $40,173 DONNA STRONESKI = $33,670 SERP CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AND ARE INCLUDED IN PART II, COLUMN C: VINCENT CAPECE = $247,200 DAVID CONSENTINO = $40,517 DAVID GIUFFRIDA = $34,830 KELLY HAECKEL = $28,600 EVAN JACKSON = $38,840 SUSAN MARTIN = $18,912 DONNA STRONESKI = $30,120
PART II, COLUMN (B)(II) - BONUS & INCENTIVE COMPENSATION:THE AMOUNTS REPRESENT INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PAYMENTS MADE IN CALENDAR YEAR 2021. PAYMENTS INCLUDE AMOUNTS EARNED IN 2020 AND DEFERRED, WHERE APPLICABLE.

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp (3 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdBond Issuer EINBondIssuerEINCUSIPCUSIPNumBond IssuedBondIssuedDtIssue PriceIssuePriceAmtPurposePurposeDescDefeasedDefeasedIndOn Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuerIndPool FinancingPoolFinancingInd
CHEFA - SERIES O
A06080618620774YWD52015-05-19$19,491,965REFINANCE L BONDS000
CHEFA - SERIES P
B0608061862016-06-10$9,683,000REFINANCE M BONDS000
CHEFA - SERIES Q
C0608061862017-11-21$11,599,000REFINANCE N BONDS000

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp (3 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdRetiredRetiredAmtTotal ProceedsTotalProceedsAmtIssuance Costs From ProceedsIssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmtOther Spent ProceedsOtherSpentProceedsAmtSubstantial CompletionSubstantialCompletionYrRefunding Tax Exempt BondsRefundingTaxExemptBondsIndRefunding Taxable BondsRefundingTaxableBondsIndFinal Allocation MadeFinalAllocationMadeIndAdequate Books And Rec MaintAdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd
A$4,500,000$19,491,965$388,960$19,103,01020150Yes (1)Yes (1)Yes (1)
B$5,460,338$10,347,540$193,660$10,153,88020160Yes (1)Yes (1)Yes (1)
C$2,049,185$11,599,000$231,980$11,367,02020210Yes (1)Yes (1)Yes (1)

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp (3 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdOwning Bond Financed PropertyOwningBondFinancedPropertyIndAny Lease ArrangementsAnyLeaseArrangementsIndMgmt Contract Bond Fincd PropMgmtContractBondFincdPropIndAny Research AgreementsAnyResearchAgreementsIndBond Iss Meet Prvt Sec Pymt TestBondIssMeetPrvtSecPymtTestIndChange In Use Bond Financed PropChangeInUseBondFinancedPropIndProcs Nonqualified Bond RemdtdProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdInd
A000000Yes (1)
B000000Yes (1)
C000000Yes (1)

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp (3 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdForm8038 T FiledForm8038TFiledIndRebate Not Due YetRebateNotDueYetIndException To RebateExceptionToRebateIndNo Rebate DueNoRebateDueIndVariable Rate IssueVariableRateIssueIndHedge Identified In Bks And RecHedgeIdentifiedInBksAndRecIndGross Proceeds Invested In GICGrossProceedsInvestedInGICIndGross Proceeds InvestedGrossProceedsInvestedIndWritten Proc To Monitor ReqsWrittenProcToMonitorReqsInd
A000Yes (1)0000Yes (1)
B000Yes (1)0000Yes (1)
C0Yes (1)000000Yes (1)

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp (3 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdProcedures Corrective ActionProceduresCorrectiveActionInd
AYes (1)
BYes (1)
CYes (1)

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
DATE REBATE COMPUTATION PERFORMEDISSUER NAME: CHEFA - SERIES O DATE THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED: 05/19/2020 ISSUER NAME: CHEFA - SERIES P DATE THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED: 06/10/2021
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3:SERIES P BONDS (COLUMN B) AND SERIES Q BONDS (COLUMN C) - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ISSUE PRICE AND THE TOTAL PROCEEDS IS INVESTMENT EARNINGS.
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 11:THE AMOUNT INCLUDED IN PART II, LINE 11, OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS FOR THE SERIES O BONDS (COLUMN A) WAS USED TO REFUND THE CHEFA SERIES L BONDS DATED DECEMBER 7, 2006. THE AMOUNT INCLUDED IN PART II, LINE 11, OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS FOR THE SERIES P BONDS (COLUMN B) WAS USED TO REFUND THE CHEFA SERIES M BONDS DATED DECEMBER 7, 2006. THE AMOUNT INCLUDED IN PART II, LINE 11, OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS FOR THE SERIES Q BONDS (COLUMN C) WAS USED TO PARTIALLY REFUND THE CHEFA SERIES N BONDS DATED JULY 26, 2011. IN ADDITION, $736 WAS A PREPAYMENT OF INTEREST.
SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINE 3:SERIES O BONDS (COLUMN A) AND SERIES P BONDS (COLUMN B) - THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THAT ALL MANAGEMENT/SERVICE CONTRACTS MEET THE SAFE HARBOR UNDER REV. PROC. 2017-13, 2017-6 I.R.B. 787.

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp (4 entries)

Relationship DescriptionRelationshipDescriptionTxtTransactionTransactionAmtTransactionTransactionDescSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenuesInd
DAVID GIUFFRIDA
KEY EMPLOYEE$791,898SEE PART V0
JESSE WAGNER MD
KEY EMPLOYEE$71,470SEE PART V0
DAVID COSENTINO
KEY EMPLOYEE$240,739SEE PART V0
ROSEMARY BENOIT
BOARD MEMBER$22,550SEE PART V0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation(A) NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON: DAVID GIUFFRIDA(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL HAS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT WITH GUIFFRIDA ELECTRIC, CO., WHICH IS MORE THAN 35% OWNED BY A FAMILY MEMBER OF DAVID GIUFFRIDA.(A) NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON: JESSE WAGNER, MD(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL HAS AN EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENT WITH RUTH WAGNER, REGISTERED NURSE, WHO IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF JESSE WAGNER, MD.(A) NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON: DAVID COSENTINO(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL HAS AN EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENT WITH MEGAN COSENTINO, WHO IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF DAVID COSENTINO.(A) NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON: DAVID C. BENOIT(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL HAS AN EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENT WITH ROSEMARY BENOIT, WHO IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF DAVID C. BENOIT.ExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution6ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$63,911NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFMVMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form8283 Received0Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (1)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, COLUMN (B):FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE NUMBER IN COLUMN B IS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL IS AN ACUTE CARE GENERAL HOSPITAL SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND VARIOUS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES PROVIDING SELECTED HIGH-QUALITY INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HEALTH SERVICES. THE HOSPITAL MAINTAINS FORMAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS TO ASSURE COORDINATION OF CARE WHEN SERVICES ARE NOT LOCALLY AVAILABLE. AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CORE PROGRAMS, SPANNING THEIR TRADITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT SERVICES, ARE THE SCORES OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITIES SERVED, MANY OF WHICH FOCUS ON THE DISADVANTAGED AND UNDERSERVED, THOSE SPECIAL POPULATIONS SUCH AS MINORITIES, OLDER PERSONS, PERSONS LIVING IN POVERTY WITH DISABILITIES, CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL PERSONS, AND OTHER DISENFRANCHISED PERSONS. MANY OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS WITH A FOCUS TO REACH OUT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC CONDITION OR SOCIAL STATUS RESPOND TO PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS AND INVOLVE EDUCATION OR RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. ALL OF THESE SPECIAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE OR OFFERED AT A RATE THAT IS CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN THE COST OF PROVIDING THEM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE HOSPITAL IS MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ATHE SOLE MEMBER, MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. HAS THE RIGHT TO ANNUALLY ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOSPITAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BTHE SOLE MEMBER, MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., HAS ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED BY LAW, THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL BY-LAWS, BY VOTE OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ITS PRESIDENT, OR BY OR THROUGH ANY OTHER PERSON(S) DESIGNATED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ITS BEHALF.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BA DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR THEIR REVIEW AND CHANGES FROM PRIOR YEAR ARE HIGHLIGHTED. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS THEY HAVE ARE PRESENTED TO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CCONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO KEY EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. RESPONSES ARE RETURNED TO, TRACKED, AND REVIEWED BY THE SYSTEM COMPLIANCE OFFICER. MATERIAL CONFLICTS ARE REPORTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND DETERMINATION. IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM, BOARD MEMBERS MUST IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE ANY INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS THEY OCCUR. THE BOARD THEN REVIEWS THE FACTS AND MAKES THE DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A SIGNIFICANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF SO, THE BOARD FOLLOWS DISABLING GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE IF THE BOARD MEMBER SHOULD BE ASKED TO RESIGN OR BE REMOVED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15EXECUTIVE TEAM COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE COMMITTEE HAS A CHARTER AND A POLICY STATEMENT SETTING FORTH A PROCESS AND CERTAIN GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION. EXECUTIVES RECEIVE A BASE SALARY AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INCENTIVE COMPENSATION WITHIN A RANGE SET BY THE POLICY. FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, THE COMMITTEE RECEIVES A MARKET ANALYSIS FROM INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS REGARDING COMPENSATION AT PEER GROUPS OF COMPARABLE HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS. POSITIONS WITHIN THE THE EXECUTIVE TEAM ARE COMPARED TO BENCHMARK POSITIONS WITHIN THIS MARKET DATA AND THEIR COMPENSATION IS COMPARED TO THE DATA BOTH WITH RESPECT TO CASH COMPENSATION AND TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDING FRINGE BENEFITS. THE CEO RECOMMENDS THE INCENTIVE AWARDS AND BASE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVES WHO REPORT TO HIM, AND THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS, APPROVES OR MODIFIES THEM, AND ALSO DETERMINES ANY INCENTIVE AWARD AND BASE SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CEO. THE CONSULTANTS PROVIDE A WRITTEN OPINION ANNUALLY CONFIRMING THAT THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVES, AS ADJUSTED BY THIS PROCESS, IS "REASONABLE" WITHIN APPLICABLE IRS GUIDELINES. KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS SET FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH IN THE HOSPITAL COMPENSATION POLICY. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS POLICY IS TO PAY EMPLOYEES BASED UPON HOSPITAL NEED, THE PROPER EXTERNAL LABOR MARKET AND PERFORMANCE. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW OCCURRED 12/2021.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL MAINTAINS A QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE, MIDDLESEXHOSPITAL.ORG. THE HOSPITAL POSTS THE MOST CURRENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 WITH THOSE OF OTHER AFFILIATES AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS STATEMENTS AND FORMS FROM AT LEAST TWO PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS. THE HOSPITAL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ALSO POSTED ON THE WEBSITE IN THE VENDORS AND SUPPLIERS SECTION. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AND UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:TRANSFER (TO) / FROM MIDDLESEX HEALTH SERVICES, INC. 420,158. TRANSFER (TO) / FROM MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. -626,124. TRANSFER (TO) / FROM MHS PRIMARY CARE -14,556,705. TRANSFER (TO) / FROM RESOURCES 1,147,383. CHANGE IN ASSETS HELD IN TRUST -919,000. CHANGE IN TEMP RESTRICTED NET ASSETS -1,208,000.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 3B:MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATE AUDIT PERFORMED UNDER THE SINGLE AUDIT ACT AND OMB CIRCULAR A-133. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL IS INCLUDED IN THE A-133 AUDIT PERFORMED FOR MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM FOR PURPOSES OF THE A-133 AUDIT. THE RELEVANT ACTIVITIES AND EXPENDITURES OF MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL ARE REVIEWED AND THE RESULTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE SINGLE A-133 AUDIT REPORT FOR MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM.

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 OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt
MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM INC
28 CRESCENT STREETMIDDLETOWNCT06457222676137SUPPORTCT501(C)(3)LINE 12B, IIN/A0
MIDDLESEX HEALTH SERVICES INC
28 CRESCENT STREETMIDDLETOWNCT06457222676140HEALTHCARECT501(C)(3)LINE 100MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM INC
MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
28 CRESCENT STREETMIDDLETOWNCT06457273720822SUPPORTCT501(C)(3)LINE 12B, IIYes (1)MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL
MHS PRIMARY CARE INC
28 CRESCENT STREETMIDDLETOWNCT06457061472743HEALTHCARECT501(C)(3)LINE 100MIDDLESEX HEALTH SYSTEM INC

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdEntity TypeEntityTypeTxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
MIDDLESEX HEALTH RESOURCES INC
28 CRESCENT STREETMIDDLETOWNCT06457061089925RENTAL REAL ESTATECTN/AC0
INTEGRATED RESOURCES FOR THE MIDDLESEX AREA LLC
28 CRESCENT STREETMIDDLETOWNCT06457061462230OUTPATIENT CARECTN/AC0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts0ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org0GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth Org0PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other Org0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (1)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other Org0TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (1)TransferFromOtherOrgInd