2025-05-15T09:07:29-05:00 2024-06-30 390758449 WIPFLI LLP 1502 LONDON ROAD SUITE 200 DULUTH MN 55812 990 2023-07-01 260806477 ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL INC ASPI 9068848000 601 SEVENTH STREET ONTONAGON MI 49953 JERRY M YANG SVP - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 9068848000 2025-05-12 1 1 MICHAEL J PETERSON CPA P01833529 2187224705 2025-04-29 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MATTHEW HEYWOOD 2200 WESTWOOD DRIVE WAUSAU WI 54401 8203948 0 X WWW.ASPIRUS.ORG X 2007 MI WE HEAL PEOPLE, PROMOTE HEALTH AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. X 15 8 69 5 0 0 1239616 84311 10054931 7923713 50282 164926 69279 30998 11414108 8203948 5061 63 0 0 5424869 4587696 0 0 0 7551683 6774217 12981613 11361976 -1567505 -3158028 6154218 3405887 4859172 4361501 1295046 -955614 X WE HEAL PEOPLE, PROMOTE HEALTH AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. 0 1 6893866 63 7951413 ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. (AOH) OPERATES SEVERAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE LINES INCLUDING AN 18-BED CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL AND A PHYSICIAN CLINIC. AOH STRIVES TO OFFER THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE TO THE RESIDENTS OF ONTONAGON COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. AOH IS COMMITTED TO KEEPING HEALTHCARE DECISIONS LOCAL TO PROVIDE A SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, AOH SERVICED THE COMMUNITY THROUGH 283 INPATIENT DAYS, 309 SWING BED INPATIENT DAYS, AND 11,590 OUTPATIENT VISITS. IN ADDITION, THE FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC HAD 3,165 VISITS AND THE ONCOLOGY CLINIC HAD 121 VISITS.AOH PROVIDES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SERVICES TO PATIENTS UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY OR TO BENEFICIARIES OF THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS OFTEN REIMBURSE AOH AT RATES WELL BELOW THE COST OF CARING FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE COST OF PROVIDING THIS CARE CAN BE FOUND IN SCHEDULE H TO THE FORM 990. 6893866 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 69 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X JERRY M YANG 7158472250 2200 WESTWOOD DRIVE WAUSAU WI 54401 X JOHN PIETILA MD BOARD MEMBER/RADIOLOGIST 1.00 40.00 X 0 893837 48035 JESSE TISCHER BM (THRU 01/24)/SVP & PRESIDENT- AWH 1.00 50.00 X 0 764397 116000 DANIEL J LUKES DO BOARD MEMBER/PHYSICIAN 1.00 50.00 X 0 818140 38809 JENNIFER REDMAN-SCHELL VICE CHAIR/SVP & PRESIDENT-AMG 1.00 50.00 X X 0 607634 94564 JONATHAN BRUEGGEMAN BOARD MEMBER/MEDICAL DIRECTOR 1.00 50.00 X 0 425295 48633 PATRICK TINCHER JR BOARD MEMBER/VP-FINANCE REG. OPS. 1.00 50.00 X 0 392551 48430 KRISTEN D MESKE NP-C BOARD MEMBER/NURSE PRACTITIONER 1.00 40.00 X 0 168066 4169 CONSTANCE BRADLEY BOARD MEMBER/SVP-PRESIDENT-REG. MKTS. 1.00 50.00 X 0 489478 90167 JOHN D MATONICH CHAIR 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 KIRK R SCHOTT OD TREASURER 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVEN TINTI TREASURER (THRU 10/23) 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 KATIE L CLARK SECRETARY 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 HANNAH L GOODMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD J KOUBEK PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLY A LOPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 ROBIN MENEZUGGO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES R RICHARDSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 JERRY M YANG SVP-CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2.00 50.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW HEYWOOD PRESIDENT & CEO ASPIRUS 2.00 50.00 X 0 1618117 304186 SIDNEY SCZYGELSKI SR. VP OF FINANCE/CFO 2.00 50.00 X 0 1294746 134273 CHRISTINE HARFF (NV)BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT-UP REG. 1.00 50.00 X 0 435705 90755 JEFFREY JONES SVP-CFO (THRU 04/23) 1.00 50.00 X 0 222942 12955 MICHAEL HOLZHUETER SVP-GENERAL COUNSEL 2.00 50.00 X 0 688935 115911 MICHAEL WALTERS SVP-SYSTEM CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 2.00 50.00 X 0 669631 49745 JAMES MATHESON SVP-CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 2.00 50.00 X 0 522951 102957 ERIC ANDERSON CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER 2.00 50.00 X 0 498735 99668 SUSAN SCHNEIDER VP-SYSTEM SR. PHYSICIAN EXEC. 2.00 50.00 X 0 510162 34165 TODD RICHARDSON SVP-CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 2.00 50.00 X 0 350449 76560 CRYSTAL KIRSCHLING VP-SYSTEM INTEGRATION OFFICER 2.00 50.00 X 0 310701 47434 WILLIAM CARROLL VP-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2.00 50.00 X 0 316286 37986 ANDREA ALLARD VP-OPERATIONS 2.00 50.00 X 0 293965 10421 ANDREW COSTIC VP-FINANCE UP REGION 2.00 50.00 X 0 262230 22463 0 12554953 1628286 0 0 1 0 WAPITI MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED 107 FLYNN DRIVE SUITE 600 MILBANK SD 57252 CONTRACTED ER PHYSICIANS 1567734 ECKERT WRECKING INC 4743 COUNTY P RHINELANDER WI 54501 DEMOLITION OF NURSING HOME BUILDING 344660 THE SAMUELS GROUP INC 311 FINANCIAL WAY 300 WAUSAU WI 54401 DEMOLITION OF NURSING HOME BUILDING 175962 RENOVO SOLUTIONS LLC 4 EXECUTIVE CIRCLE SUITE 185 IRVINE CA 92614 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 174652 RC MECHANICAL INC 51231 US 41 HANCOCK MI 49930 DEMOLITION OF NURSING HOME BUILDING 118315 5 84311 84311 NET PATIENT REVENUE 621110 7842455 7842455 CONTRACT SERVICE REVEN 621110 49518 49518 340B REVENUE 456110 31740 31740 7923713 124175 124175 3298 0 3298 3298 3298 40751 0 40751 40751 40751 FOOD SERVICE REVENUE 722514 27700 27700 27700 8203948 7951413 0 168224 X 63 63 3655897 3038782 617115 93002 73574 19428 601011 475460 125551 237786 188113 49673 23702 23702 1593 1593 2490426 1428010 1062416 2282 1308 974 8304 6979 1325 24080 13807 10273 218478 2665 215813 32049 18377 13672 517 517 81117 81117 674264 64527 609737 70688 862 69826 CORPORATE ALLOCATION 1727081 921782 805299 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 517264 434709 82555 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 265032 151969 113063 637340 72362 564978 11361976 6893866 4468110 0 2525921 2737768 193873 31737 1411129 467350 15421 0 90266 0 0 0 1910213 0 0 169032 7395 0 6154218 3405887 1523479 587618 1957819 1954600 1377874 1819283 4859172 4361501 X 1271011 -979868 24035 24254 1295046 -955614 6154218 3405887 X -3158028 907368 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1593 1593 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL PAYS ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (AHA) AND MICHIGAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (MHA). THESE DUES ARE PRIMARILY TO ACCESS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND FOR STAFF TRAINING. AHA AND MHA HAVE NOTIFIED ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL THAT APPROXIMATELY $1,593 OF THE ANNUAL DUES WERE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE OVERALL HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT. 0 DUE TO AFFILIATES 15283 ESTIMATED THIRD-PARTY PAYOR SETTLEMENTS 1645000 ASBESTOS LIABILITY 159000 1819283 X PART X, LINE 2: ASPIRUS HAS REVIEWED ITS TAX POSITIONS FOR ALL OPEN YEARS AND CONCLUDED THAT NO MATERIAL LIABILITIES EXIST FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AT JUNE 30, 2024. 1 1 X 1 X 1 X 1 1 0 1 1 87517 87517 0.00770 2111063 726353 1384710 0.12210 2198580 726353 1472227 0.12980 12580 12580 0.00110 2981668 2147131 834537 0.07360 0 2994248 2147131 847117 0.07470 5192828 2873484 2319344 0.20450 1 12620 0 2913416 2916337 -2921 X 1 1 1 1 ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL INC 601 S SEVENTH STREET ONTONAGON MI 49953 WWW.ASPIRUS.ORG 1060000116 X X X X HOSPITAL FACILITY (CLOSED 2024), PHYSICIAN CLINIC, SNF, FITNESS CENTER ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL INC 1 0 0 1 X X X X X X X X X 21 1 1 1 1 X WWW.ASPIRUS.ORG/COMMUNITY-REPORTS-NEEDS X 1 22 1 WWW.ASPIRUS.ORG/COMMUNITY-REPORTS-NEEDS 0 1 X 200.000000000000 300.000000000000 X X X 1 1 X X X X 1 X WWW.ASPIRUS.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE X WWW.ASPIRUS.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE X WWW.ASPIRUS.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE X X X X X X 1 X 0 X X X X 1 X 0 0 ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS FOR THE CHNA COMPLETED IN FY22 (SPRING 2022). THROUGHOUT THE PLANNING AND PRODUCTION OF THE UPPER PENINSULA 2021 REGIONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT, A STEERING COMMITTEE OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS MET REGULARLY TO DIRECT THE REPORTING PROCESS, WHICH INCLUDED THE CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A SURVEY TO A RANDOM SELECTION OF RESIDENTS. FOR ASPIRUS ONTONAGON, THIS INCLUDES INPUT FROM THE WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS OTHER ASPIRUS UP HOSPITALS. REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATED IN REGULAR MEETINGS. THE KEY DATA ELEMENT IN THE UPPER PENINSULA 2021 REGIONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT IS THE COMMUNITY SURVEY, WHICH IDENTIFIED IMPORTANT ISSUES REGARDING QUALITY OF LIFE THAT HAD NOT BEEN MEASURED BEFORE THE SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED. THE SURVEY WAS MAILED TO THOUSANDS OF HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS THE ENTIRE UPPER PENINSULA, WITH NEARLY 5,000 RESPONSES BACK FROM RESIDENTS. THE UPPER PENINSULA 2021 REGIONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT ALSO INCLUDES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DATA INDICATORS ACROSS MULTIPLE CATEGORIES RELATING TO HEALTH AND HEALTH FACTORS. THIS DATA WAS COMPILED FROM A WIDE ARRAY OF PUBLISHED SOURCES AND FROM HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. PUBLISHED SOURCES INCLUDED THE U.S. CENSUS, THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, AND STATISTICS COMPILED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: FOR THE CHNA COMPLETED IN FY22 (SPRING 2022), THE HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH ASPIRUS IRON RIVER HOSPITAL, ASPIRUS IRONWOOD HOSPITAL, ASPIRUS KEWEENAW HOSPITAL. ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: FOR THE CHNA COMPLETED IN FY22 (SPRING 2022), ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH THE WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL'S CHNA WAS AUTHORED BY ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL. ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN FY24, ASPIRUS STRENGTHENED ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH EFFORTS BY IMPLEMENTING CROSS-ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES ALONG WITH LOCAL STRATEGIES. CROSS-ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES ARE IMPLEMENTED (AS APPROPRIATE) LOCALLY BUT BENEFIT FROM THE EXPERTISE AND STRUCTURE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DESCRIPTIONS BELOW REFLECT BOTH CROSS-ORGANIZATIONAL AND LOCAL STRATEGIES. ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL WAS ONE OF FOUR ASPIRUS HOSPITALS IN THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN. ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL CLOSED IN FISCAL YEAR 2024. THE CONDITIONS LEADING THE CLOSURE, THE PATH TO THE CLOSURE AND THE ACTUAL CLOSURE RESULTED IN ONLY A FEW COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES BEING COMPLETED LOCALLY. ASPIRUS MAINTAINS A CLINIC IN ONTONAGON, PROVIDING OUTPATIENT CLINICAL CARE. THE HOSPITAL'S SIGNIFICANT NEEDS WERE: MENTAL HEALTH; SUBSTANCE USE; CHRONIC DISEASES. TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS, THE HOSPITAL AND/OR CLINIC: - FACILITATED REFERRALS TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES. - IMPLEMENTED A FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRESCRIPTION (FVRX) PROGRAM. SUMMER 2023 WAS THE FIRST YEAR THAT ASPIRUS' FVRX PROGRAM (FVRX) WAS AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA. A VOUCHER IS GIVEN TO PATIENTS TO PURCHASE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FROM LOCAL FARMERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES NUTRITION INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO RECIPES.- - - - - - - - - FROM THE COMMUNITY SURVEY, THE TOP-SELECTED ISSUES WERE: - HEALTH INSURANCE IS EXPENSIVE OR HAS HIGH COSTS FOR CO-PAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES- DRUG ABUSE- LACK OF HEALTH INSURANCE- UNEMPLOYMENT, WAGES AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONSFROM THIS LIST, THE HOSPITAL IS ADDRESSING DRUG ABUSE (SUBSTANCE USE). THE OTHER THREE ISSUES WERE NOT SELECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS. - THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE IS OF HIGH CONCERN FOR MANY PEOPLE IN THE UPPER PENINSULA. ASPIRUS PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS WHO STRUGGLE TO AFFORD CARE. ASPIRUS HOSPITALS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO EFFORTS THAT IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY AND THE AFFORDABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE, HOWEVER, THEIR PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY MEDICAL CARE. - UNEMPLOYMENT, WAGES AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ARE IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR ASPIRUS. ASPIRUS WORKS TO PAY FAIR WAGES AND PROVIDE REASONABLE BENEFITS PACKAGES. ASPIRUS HOSPITALS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO EFFORTS THAT IMPROVE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, HOWEVER, THEIR PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY MEDICAL CARE. ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: THIRD PARTY SEGMENTATION AND PROPENSITY TO PAY. 1 1 - AOH FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC 601 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET ONTONAGON MI 49953 CLINIC PART I, LINE 3C: THE PATIENT/GUARANTOR, HUSBAND OR WIFE, AND DEPENDENTS MAY NOT HAVE PROPERTY IN EXCESS OF THE FOLLOWING (EXCEPT FOR BALANCES INCURRED AT HOSPITALS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM (NHSC) AND/OR MICHIGAN STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (MSLRP) WHERE THIS CRITERIA DOES NOT APPLY): PRIMARY RESIDENCE IS EXEMPT FOR PATIENTS UNDER 200% FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. FOR THOSE OVER 200% EQUITY ALLOWANCE IS $75,000 (FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX BILLS ARE REQUIRED). INCOME PRODUCING LAND (E.G., DAIRY FARM) IS EVALUATED INDIVIDUALLY ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. CASH ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $4,000 AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION (EXCEPT FOR BALANCES INCURRED AT HOSPITALS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM (NHSC) AND/OR MICHIGAN STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (MSLRP) WHERE THIS CRITERIA DOES NOT APPLY). SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM CONSIDERATION ARE IRA AND PENSION PLANS WHERE RETIREMENT WITHDRAWALS HAVE NOT BEGUN AND IRREVOCABLE BURIAL TRUST FUNDS. TOTAL NET ASSETS CANNOT EXCEED 800% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. THIS INCLUDES ALL ASSETS INCLUDING CASH ASSETS ABOVE. PART I, LINE 7: THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED ON FORM 990, SCHEDULE H IS BASED ON A COST TO CHARGE RATIO WHICH IS DEVELOPED BASED ON THE HOSPITAL'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES LESS THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS DIVIDED BY GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THIS COST TO CHARGE RATIO IS APPLIED AGAINST VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENSE CATEGORIES TO COMPUTE THE ESTIMATED COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE UNDER IRS SUGGESTED COSTING METHODS FOR FORM 990. PART I, LINE 7G: THE SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDED THE INPATIENT UNIT WITH COSTS OF $618,818 AND DIRECT OFFSETTING REVENUE OF $445,618, THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT UNIT WITH COSTS OF $1,772,397 AND DIRECT OFFSETTING REVENUE OF $1,276,322 AND THE RURAL HEALTH CLINIC UNIT WITH COSTS OF $590,453 AND DIRECT OFFSETTING REVENUE OF $425,191. THE SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES COSTS WERE ESTIMATED USING AN OVERALL COST TO CHARGE RATIO. PART I, LN 7 COL(F): THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24, BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGES IN THIS COLUMN IS $20,213. PART III, LINE 2: THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS BASED ON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF HISTORICAL AND EXPECTED NET COLLECTION CONSIDERING BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, AND OTHER COLLECTION INDICATORS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MANAGEMENT ASSESSES THE ADEQUACY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS BASED UPON THESE TRENDS. THE RESULTS OF THIS REVIEW ARE THEN USED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS TO ESTABLISH AN ESTIMATED ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES ARE WRITTEN OFF AFTER ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASPIRUS' POLICIES. THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED WAS THE PATIENT CARE COST TO CHARGE RATIO WHICH WAS DERIVED FROM THE CALCULATION ON IRS WORKSHEET 2. PART III, LINE 3: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A VERY ROBUST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; THEREFORE, NO ESTIMATE IS MADE FOR BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTED TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBLE PATIENTS. PART III, LINE 4: THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS BASED ON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF HISTORICAL AND EXPECTED NET COLLECTION CONSIDERING BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, AND OTHER COLLECTION INDICATORS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MANAGEMENT ASSESSES THE ADEQUACY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS BASED UPON THESE TRENDS. THE RESULTS OF THIS REVIEW ARE THEN USED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS TO ESTABLISH AN ESTIMATED ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES ARE WRITTEN OFF AFTER ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASPIRUS' POLICIES.BAD DEBT POLICY AND PROCEDURE:POLICY: I. ASPIRUS' FINANCIAL POLICY REQUIRES SETTLEMENT OF A PATIENT SELF-PAY BILL OR ACCOUNT WILL BE REFERRED FOR OUTSIDE COLLECTION. II. FAILURE TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS IN ASPIRUS POLICY WILL RESULT IN THE ACCOUNT BEING CONSIDERED FOR BAD DEBT ONCE ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. THE ACCOUNT WILL BE REMOVED FROM ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND TURNED OVER TO AN OUTSIDE AGENCY OR LAW FIRM FOR COLLECTION. PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING, THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST BE MET: A. PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES STAFF WILL MAKE REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS BY WAY OF: 1. MONTHLY STATEMENTS 2. COLLECTION LETTERS INCLUDING PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY (PLS) 3. COLLECTION PHONE CALLS 4. VERIFICATION THAT CHARITY CARE WAS OFFERED WITHIN THE PAST 12-MONTHS AS RECORDED IN THE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EMR) WITH STAFF HAVING THE DISCRETION TO OFFER AGAIN WITHIN THE 12-MONTHS. III. ALL COLLECTION ACTIVITY AND PATIENT CONTACTS WILL BE DOCUMENTED ON THE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS. IV. ALL COLLECTION ACCOUNTS ARE TO BE TREATED THE SAME REGARDLESS OF PAYOR TYPE: SELF-PAY, GENERAL INSURANCE, MEDICARE, OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. V. PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES STAFF WILL USE SOUND BUSINESS JUDGMENT WHEN WORKING WITH THE ACCOUNT. AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR, CREDIT REPORTS WILL BE REQUESTED FROM THE CREDIT BUREAU AND PROPERTY VERIFICATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE. PROCEDURE: VI. THE FINAL STEP IS TO SUBMIT THE ACCOUNT TO A COLLECTION AGENCY OR LAW FIRM. EACH ACCOUNT IS REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF THE ACCOUNT HAS MET THE BAD DEBT CRITERIA. ONCE IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT ALL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET, THE ACCOUNT IS TRANSFERRED FROM ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO BAD DEBT BY THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR. SPECIFIC PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO THE DETAILED PROCEDURAL STEPS FOR TRANSFERRING TO THE AGENCY CAN BE FOUND IN THE INTERNAL POLICY. A. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING MEDICARE BAD DEBTS: 1. THE DEBT MUST BE RELATED TO COVERED SERVICES AND DERIVED FROM DEDUCTIBLE AND COINSURANCE AMOUNTS. 2. THE HOSPITAL MUST PROVIDE REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS. 3. THE DEBT IS NOT COLLECTABLE (AT LEAST 120 DAYS OUTSTANDING FROM THE DATE OF THE LAST PATIENT PAYMENT.) 4. SOUND BUSINESS JUDGMENT ESTABLISHES THAT THERE WAS NO LIKELIHOOD OF RECOVERY AT ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE. B. BAD DEBT RECOVERIES 1. PAYMENTS ON MONTHLY REMITTANCE ADVICES FROM OUTSIDE COLLECTION AGENCIES WILL BE POSTED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT. 2. PAYMENTS MADE DIRECTLY TO ASPIRUS BUT INTENDED FOR COLLECTION ACCOUNTS WILL BE POSTED TO THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT AND REPORTED DAILY/WEEKLY TO COLLECTION AGENCIES FOR RECONCILIATION OF THEIR RECORDS. 3. INVOICES FOR COMMISSIONS DUE TO COLLECTION AGENCIES WILL BE PROCESSED MONTHLY. INVOICE AND REMITTANCE ADVICE WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR TEAM LEAD AND APPROVED BY THE MANAGER/DIRECTOR, THEN SUBMITTED TO FISCAL SERVICES FOR CHECK PROCESSING AND PAYMENT TO AGENCIES FOR COMMISSIONS DUE. PART III, LINE 8: THE TOTAL MEDICARE REVENUE SHOWN IN SCHEDULE H OF THE FORM 990 IS BASED ON THE IRS 990 INSTRUCTIONS AND INCLUDES ONLY A PORTION OF THE GROSS MEDICARE REVENUE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ALSO DOES NOT CONSIDER CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT THAT IS ACTUALLY RECEIVED FROM THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. AMOUNTS LISTED FOR MEDICARE REVENUES DO NOT INCLUDE SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF LABORATORY SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES AS WELL AS PHYSICIAN SERVICES FOR THE COVERAGE OF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, ANESTHESIA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SURGICAL PHYSICIAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AND REVENUES FOR ANY PATIENTS COVERED UNDER MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN PROGRAMS. PHYSICIAN SERVICES ARE REIMBURSED PRIMARILY ON FEE SCHEDULES AT RATES THAT ARE OFTEN BELOW THE COSTS OF CARING FOR PATIENTS. EMERGENCY AND SURGICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE PATIENTS ARE VITAL TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND THEREFORE THESE COSTS AND SHORTFALLS SHOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT THAT THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES TO THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE COSTING METHOD ABOVE FOR IRS 990 COMPLIANCE REPORTING IS ALSO BASED ON THE FILED MEDICARE COST REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND DOES NOT CONSIDER MEDICARE NON-ALLOWABLE EXPENSES AS IT IS BASED ON TOTAL HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICE REVENUES (IGNORING CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS ON FEE SCHEDULE REIMBURSED ITEMS AND NON-ALLOWABLE MEDICARE EXPENSES AS NOTED ABOVE).MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COST IS BASED ON THE MEDICARE COST REPORT. THE MEDICARE COST REPORT IS COMPLETED BASED ON THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY CMS. PART III, LINE 9B: PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (PFS) PROACTIVELY IDENTIFIES UNINSURED PATIENTS AND UNDER-INSURED PATIENTS AND SCREENS THEM FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, ETHNICITY, GENDER, RELIGION, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE. PFS COUNSELORS WORK WITH UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED PATIENTS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/DISCOUNTING POLICIES AND HOW THEY CAN QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE AND/OR DISCOUNTS INCLUDING A REFERRAL TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROGRAMS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY. PART VI, LINE 2: IN ADDITION TO ASSESSING NEEDS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA), THE HOSPITAL:- SYSTEMATICALLY REVIEWS PATIENT EXPERIENCE DATA TO UNDERSTAND OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS PATIENT CONCERNS. - MAINTAINS AN INVOLVED LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH MEETS QUARTERLY. HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS ARE FROM MULTIPLE SECTORS, INCLUDING ACADEMIC, LAW AND MEDICAL FIELDS.- REVIEWS FUNDING REQUESTS TO THE HOSPITAL AND THE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AS AN INDICATOR OF LOCAL NEEDS.HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AND HOSPITALS HAVE NEW REQUIREMENTS TO SCREEN PATIENTS FOR SOCIAL NEEDS, IDENTIFY ANY NEEDS, AND REFER TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ASPIRUS CONTRACTS WITH A RESOURCE PLATFORM TO BETTER CONNECT PATIENTS WITH RESOURCES. OVER TIME, THE RESULTS OF THE SCREENING PROCESS WILL PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO PATIENT NEEDS (BEYOND THEIR IMMEDIATE CARE). PART VI, LINE 3: ALL PATIENT STATEMENTS PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE ASPIRUS FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES A TELEPHONE NUMBER TO REQUEST IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM AS WELL AS TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION. THE STATEMENT ALSO PROVIDES THE WEB ADDRESS WHICH DIRECTS PATIENTS TO OUR FINANCIAL AID POLICY AS WELL AS THE APPLICATION AND PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY. LETTERS FROM CENTRAL BILLING OFFICE STAFF INFORM PATIENTS THAT ASPIRUS HAS A FAP. THE FAP IS OFFERED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION ANNUALLY TO ALL PATIENTS. IF ASPIRUS FINANCIAL COUNSELORS NOTICE THE PATIENT HAS NOT BEEN OFFERED AN APPLICATION WITHIN THE PAST YEAR, THEY WILL ALSO ASK IF THE PATIENT WOULD LIKE ONE MAILED OR IF THE PATIENT SHOWS FINANCIAL DISTRESS. FINANCIAL COUNSELORS OFFER FAP TO PATIENTS DURING COLLECTION CALLS, WHEN APPLICABLE. ASPIRUS HAS CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH MARKETPLACE ENROLLMENT AT WELL AS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS. ELEVATE PFS (CONTRACTED ENTITY) IS USED TO REVIEW ALL PATIENTS THAT ARE INPATIENT OR PRESENT TO THE ED TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS. PART VI, LINE 4: ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL IS ONE OF FOUR ASPIRUS SYSTEM HOSPITALS IN A 5-COUNTY RURAL REGION OF THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN. THE 5-COUNTY REGION INCLUDES HOUGHTON, KEWEENAW, ONTONAGON, IRON AND GOGEBIC COUNTIES. ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL IS LOCATED IN ONTONAGON COUNTY. ONTONAGON COUNTY COVERS 1311 SQUARE MILES, WITH 5.2 PEOPLE PER SQUARE MILE AND AN OVERALL POPULATION OF 5868 PEOPLE. HERE ARE SOME DETAILS ABOUT ITS POPULATION: PERSONS UNDER AGE 18: 12.5%PERSONS 65 YEARS AND OVER: 37.7%WHITE PERSONS: 96.0%AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSONS: 0.3%AMERICAN INDIAN PERSONS: 1.5%ASIAN PERSONS: 0.6%TWO OR MORE RACES: 1.6%HISPANIC OR LATINO: 1.6%LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH SPOKEN AT HOME: 1.6%ADULTS AGES 25 AND OVER WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT: 92.6% PERSONS IN POVERTY: 14.7%MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $41,776PERCENT WITHOUT HEALTHCARE COVERAGE: 4%PERCENT USING PUBLIC INSURANCE (MEDICAID, MEDICARE, VETERANS BENEFITS, ETC.): 59.4% NUMBER OF HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTY: 1 (ONLY ASPIRUS) THE COUNTY IS A DESIGNATED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA (HPSA) FOR PRIMARY CARE, MENTAL HEALTH AND DENTAL HEALTH. THE COUNTY IS ALSO DESIGNATED AS MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED. PART VI, LINE 5: THE HOSPITAL PROMOTES THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT WORK. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOSPITAL: - MAINTAINS A REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT REFLECTS THE COMMUNITY AND THE REGION. - PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AND IMPLEMENTS ONGOING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES. - OFFERS RESOURCES AND/OR REFERRALS FOR TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS AS APPROPRIATE. - FACILITATES BLOOD DRIVES. AS PART OF A LARGER NETWORK OF ASPIRUS HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, THE HOSPITAL HAS ACCESS TO: - LOW-COST TEMPORARY LODGING AT ASPIRUS' FLAGSHIP TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL PARTNER (IN WAUSAU, WI) SO THAT PATIENTS AND/OR THEIR FAMILY NEEDING EXTENDED SPECIALTY CARE HAVE ACCOMMODATIONS. - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF, ASSURING THE CARE PROVIDED INCORPORATES THE MOST UP-TO-DATE BEST PRACTICES. - CROSS-TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. FOR INSTANCE, A WAUSAU-BASED BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR TRAINS STAFF ACROSS THE SYSTEM ON NORMAL GRIEF RESPONSE, RESILIENCE AND HOSPICE CARE AND SUPPORT. THE COORDINATOR TRAINS THROUGH THE NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM AS WELL AS IN UNIT/DEPARTMENT MEETINGS. UNIT/DEPARTMENT LEADERS CAN REQUEST BEREAVEMENT INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR TEAM. SIMILARLY, HOSPITALS HAVE ACCESS TO INJURY PREVENTION EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE LEVEL 2 TRAUMA CENTER IN WAUSAU. - A MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS TEAM THAT SUPPORTS THE ONLINE ASPIRUS MEDIA CENTER FEATURING MEDICAL EXPERTS. THE TEAM DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES HEALTH EDUCATION INFORMATION (E.G., ON DIABETES, TICK BITES, SNOWMOBILE SAFETY) FOR PATIENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PART VI, LINE 6: ASPIRUS HEALTH IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNITY-DIRECTED HEALTH SYSTEM BASED IN WAUSAU, WISCONSIN, SERVING NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA, NORTHERN AND CENTRAL WISCONSIN AND THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN. THE HEALTH SYSTEM OPERATES 18 HOSPITALS AND 130 OUTPATIENT LOCATIONS WITH NEARLY 14,000 TEAM MEMBERS, INCLUDING 1,300 EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIANS. ASPIRUS SERVES COMMUNITIES THROUGH HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE CARE, PHARMACIES, CRITICAL CARE AND AIR-MEDICAL TRANSPORT, MEDICAL GOODS, AND ADULT LIVING AND CARE FACILITIES. THE COMBINED EFFORTS PROVIDE RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH THE ACCESS TO CARE THAT THEY MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO HAVE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ASPIRUS.ORG. PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATES MI 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MATTHEW HEYWOOD PRESIDENT & CEO ASPIRUS 0 1252365 0 353673 0 12079 0 9900 0 294286 0 1922303 0 0 SIDNEY SCZYGELSKI SR. VP OF FINANCE/CFO 0 659271 0 285397 0 350078 0 9900 0 124373 0 1429019 0 337358 JOHN PIETILA MD BOARD MEMBER/RADIOLOGIST 0 862473 0 0 0 31364 0 9900 0 38135 0 941872 0 0 JESSE TISCHER BM (THRU 01/24)/SVP & PRESIDENT- AWH 0 593683 0 118969 0 51745 0 4185 0 111815 0 880397 0 50242 DANIEL J LUKES DO BOARD MEMBER/PHYSICIAN 0 810818 0 0 0 7322 0 9900 0 28909 0 856949 0 0 MICHAEL HOLZHUETER SVP-GENERAL COUNSEL 0 545744 0 83740 0 59451 0 9440 0 106471 0 804846 0 55822 MICHAEL WALTERS SVP-SYSTEM CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 0 553897 0 56638 0 59096 0 9900 0 39845 0 719376 0 56806 JENNIFER REDMAN-SCHELL VICE CHAIR/SVP & PRESIDENT-AMG 0 509155 0 94839 0 3640 0 9900 0 84664 0 702198 0 0 JAMES MATHESON SVP-CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 0 405912 0 73047 0 43992 0 8193 0 94764 0 625908 0 32339 ERIC ANDERSON CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER 0 423444 0 72853 0 2438 0 9358 0 90310 0 598403 0 0 CONSTANCE BRADLEY BOARD MEMBER/SVP-PRESIDENT-REG. MKTS 0 391495 0 70030 0 27953 0 9900 0 80267 0 579645 0 24444 SUSAN SCHNEIDER VP-SYSTEM SR. PHYSICIAN EXEC. 0 450107 0 55813 0 4242 0 9900 0 24265 0 544327 0 0 CHRISTINE HARFF (NV)BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT-UP REG. 0 346782 0 49598 0 39325 0 9294 0 81461 0 526460 0 34464 JONATHAN BRUEGGEMAN BOARD MEMBER/MEDICAL DIRECTOR 0 416035 0 8941 0 319 0 9900 0 38733 0 473928 0 0 PATRICK TINCHER JR BOARD MEMBER/VP-FINANCE REG. OPS. 0 289467 0 95289 0 7795 0 9132 0 39298 0 440981 0 0 TODD RICHARDSON SVP-CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 0 216988 0 69318 0 64143 0 6050 0 70510 0 427009 0 39964 CRYSTAL KIRSCHLING VP-SYSTEM INTEGRATION OFFICER 0 280048 0 30050 0 603 0 9581 0 37853 0 358135 0 0 WILLIAM CARROLL VP-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0 280399 0 33439 0 2448 0 9592 0 28394 0 354272 0 0 ANDREA ALLARD VP-OPERATIONS 0 267134 0 26259 0 572 0 8802 0 1619 0 304386 0 0 ANDREW COSTIC VP-FINANCE UP REGION 0 233777 0 21911 0 6542 0 7869 0 14594 0 284693 0 0 JEFFREY JONES SVP-CFO (THRU 04/23) 0 220906 0 0 0 2036 0 3492 0 9463 0 235897 0 0 KRISTEN D MESKE NP-C BOARD MEMBER/NURSE PRACTITIONER 0 165647 0 0 0 2419 0 3313 0 856 0 172235 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION, THE FILING ORGANIZATION, ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. RELIED ON THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, OTHER OFFICES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS USED THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR SUCH INDIVIDUALS: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. PART I, LINE 4B SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B - SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT 457(F) DISTRIBUTION: S. SCZYGELSKI $337,358 C. HARFF $34,464 J. TISCHER $50,242 J. MATHESON $32,339 M. HOLZHUETER $55,822 T. RICHARDSON $39,964 M. WALTERS $56,806 C. BRADLEY $24,444 KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION OR A PARTICIPATING AFFILIATE ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN. THE PLAN YEAR IS JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31ST. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS: THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY THE EMPLOYER IS A THREE-TIERED STRUCTURE DEPENDING UPON THE EXECUTIVE'S POSITION, WHICH ARE AS FOLLOWS: 13% FOR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OR PRESIDENT, 15% FOR SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND 20% FOR THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. IF A PARTICIPANT TERMINATES DURING THE YEAR, THE PARTICIPANT'S EXECUTIVE ALLOWANCE IS PRORATED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF FULL CALENDAR MONTHS FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE PLAN YEAR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE CALENDAR YEAR MONTH CLOSEST TO THE CHANGE OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. DISTRIBUTIONS: CONTINUATION OF EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE DEFERRED VESTING DATE; THE DATE ON WHICH THE PARTICIPANT'S EMPLOYMENT IS TERMINATED AS A RESULT OF DEATH OR DISABILITY; 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THE PARTICIPANT INCURS AN INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION FROM SERVICE WITHOUT REASONABLE CAUSE OR THE DATE THAT IS 24 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE PARTICIPANT'S SEPARATION FROM SERVICE, BUT ONLY IF THE PARTICIPANT'S INTEREST HAS NOT BEEN FORFEITED FOR COMPETITION DURING SUCH 24 MONTH PERIOD AND THE PARTICIPANT HAS NOT ENGAGED IN COMPETITION AFTER HIS OR HER SEPARATION FROM SERVICE AND PRIOR TO HIS OR HER DEATH, THE PARTICIPANT SHALL BE VESTED AT HIS OR HER DATE OF DEATH. A WISCONSIN HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY 391337855 97712DC53 2017-11-02 2000000 NEW CONSTRUCTION 0 0 0 A 2000000 22246 1977754 2017 0 0 1 1 A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 A 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 A 1 PART VI: THE PROCEEDS OF THE WISCONSIN HEALTH AND EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2017 (ASPIRUS, INC. OBLIGATED GROUP) WERE BORROWED BY ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL, INC. (EIN 39-1138241), ASPIRUS RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC. (EIN 39-0868982), ASPIRUS IRONWOOD HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC. (EIN 38-2908586), AND ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. (EIN 26-0806477). INFORMATION REGARDING THE SERIES 2017 BONDS IS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE K FOR THAT ORGANIZATION. FOR THE ENTITY THAT BORROWED FUNDS, THE INFORMATION REPORTED IN PART I, PART II, AND PART III OF SCHEDULE K RELATES ONLY TO THE PORTION OF THE SERIES 2017 BONDS LOANED TO THAT ORGANIZATION. FOR THE ENTITY THAT BORROWED THE FUNDS, THE INFORMATION REPORTED IN PART IV OF SCHEDULE K RELATES TO THE ENTIRE ISSUE OF THE SERIES 2017 BOND. PART III, LINE 3A AND 3B ASPIRUS, INC., THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC., HAS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO REVIEW LEASE AGREEMENTS, MANAGEMENT, AND SERVICE CONTRACTS TO IDENTIFY AGREEMENTS THAT MAY RESULT IN PRIVATE BUSINESS USE OF BOND-FINANCED PROPERTY. ON A CONTRACT BY CONTRACT BASIS, ASPIRUS, INC. WILL SEEK HELP FROM BOND COUNSEL AS MANAGEMENT DEEMS NECESSARY. PART III, LINE 9 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON TAX EXEMPT BONDS: POLICY STATES THAT WE WILL SEEK BOND COUNSEL OPINION ON ALL REMEDIAL ACTIONS. FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC, OUTPATIENT THERAPIES, AND RETAIL PHARMACY OPERATIONS 2024-05-22 995150 NET BOOK VALUE 381443361 ASPIRUS KEWEENAW HOSPITAL 205 OSCEOLA STREET LAURIUM MI 49913 501(C)(3) 1 0 0 0 PART II, LINE 2E: PERSON(S) INVOLVED: THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION, ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC., ARE ALSO BOARD MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TRANSFEREE ORGANIZATION, ASPIRUS KEWEENAW HOSPITAL:- JOHN D. MATONICH, CHAIR- JENNIFER L. REDMAN-SCHELL, VICE CHAIR- KATIE L. CLARK, SECRETARY- KIRK R. SCHOTT, TREASURER- JONATHON N. BRUEGGEMAN, BOARD MEMBER- HANNAH L. GOODMAN, BOARD MEMBER- RICHARD J. KOUBEK, BOARD MEMBER- CHARLY A. LOPER, BOARD MEMBER- DANIEL J. LUKES, BOARD MEMBER- ROBIN L. MENEZUGGO, BOARD MEMBER- KRISTEN D. MESKE, BOARD MEMBER- JOHN PIETILA, BOARD MEMBER- PATRICK TINCHER JR., BOARD MEMBER- CONSTANCE BRADLEY, BOARD MEMBER- JAMES R. RICHARDSON, BOARD MEMBER- CHRISTINE HARFF, NONVOTING BOARD MEMBER FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL CEASED OPERATIONS ON APRIL 20, 2024. THE FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC, OUTPATIENT THERAPIES, AND RETAIL PHARMACY ALL BECAME DEPARTMENTS OF ASPIRUS KEWEENAW HOSPITAL, A RELATED ENTITY; ALL OTHER SERVICES CEASED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, ASPIRUS, INC., IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 6 VOTING DIRECTORS ALLOCATED AS FOLLOW. THERE SHALL BE THREE CLASSES OF VOTING DIRECTORS: THE ASPIRUS CLASS, COMMUNITY CLASS, AND THE PROVIDER CLASS. NO LESS THAN THREE INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY CLASS DIRECTORS, TWO ASPIRUS CLASS DIRECTORS NOMINATED AND ELECTED BY ASPIRUS, INC., ONE PROVIDER CLASS DIRECTOR NOMINATED BY THE CORPORATION'S BOARD AND ELECTED BY ASPIRUS, INC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION 1) CHANGE OR AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; 2) CHANGE THE MISSION, PURPOSE, OR SCOPE OF THE CORPORATION; 3) RATIFICATION OR REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS OR OFFICER; 4) CHANGE THE FORMULA OR METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION; 5) APPROVAL OF ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BUDGETS, STRATEGIC AND LONG-RANGE PLANS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT ACCUMULATES ALL 990 INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE UBI CALCULATIONS. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CFO. THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY OTHER SENIOR MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH DIRECTOR'S DESK OR OTHER MEANS OF ELECTRONIC RETRIEVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND ALL MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN BIANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO AND BOARD CHAIR REVIEW THE STATEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHT POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE BOARD DETERMINES ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS ANY ACTIONS REQUIRED. INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE ON ANY TRANSACTION WHERE A CONFLICT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO EXIST. ALL CONFLICTS AND PROCEEDINGS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION, ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. RELIED ON RELATED ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS USED THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR SUCH INDIVIDUALS: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, NOR ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, EXPLANATION FOR HOURS WORKED: SOME OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ALSO PROVIDED SERVICE TO OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OTHER THAN ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC. THESE HOURS ARE REFLECTED IN LINE 2 OF COLUMN B. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G LAB FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 60,566. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 45,060. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 105,626. CONTRACT NURSING AND OTHER LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 782,115. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 581,880. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,363,995. OTHER SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 585,329. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 435,476. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,020,805. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: UNRESTRICTED NET ASSET TRANSFERS 907,368. 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