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NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL CORPORATION: Form 990, tax year 2020

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Organization
NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL CORPORATION (EIN 47-0537192)
Tax period
2020-09-01 to 2021-08-31
Filed
2022-06-29
IRS object ID
202201809349301205
Schema version
2020v4.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2022-06-29T14:51:14-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2021-08-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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PersonKELLY KALKOWSKIPersonNm
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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DescNIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL PROVIDES QUALITY HEALTH CARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX, HANDICAP OR ABILITY TO PAY. ALL PERSONS ADMITTED OR TREATED IN THE OUTPATIENT AREA OF THE HOSPITAL SHALL HAVE EQUAL CARE AND TREATMENT AND FULL USE OF ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED IS CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION AND STABILITY OF NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL, BUT IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT NOT ALL INDIVIDUALS POSSESS THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES. FURTHER, OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH RESPECT TO PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.THEREFORE, IN KEEPING WITH THIS HOSPITAL'S COMMITMENT TO SERVING ALL MEMBERS OF ITS COMMUNITY: 1.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL MUST BE RESPONSIVE TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY, THE COMMUNITY AND ITS OWN NEEDS. AS NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL ADAPTS TO THOSE CHANGES, THE HOSPITAL IS DETERMINED TO REMAIN AN INSTITUTION WHERE THE CARE THAT IS RENDERED IS COMPASSIONATE AS WELL AS COMPETENT. 2.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL IS AND SHALL CONTINUE TO BE, A FAMILY CENTERED, COMMUNITY ORIENTED HOSPITAL, OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SERVICES. 3.) THE STATED PHILOSOPHIES OF NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL SHALL PERMEATE ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE HOSPITAL AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THAT OF PATIENT CARE. 4.) THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE SHALL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE PRIMARY EMPHASIS AT NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL. 5.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL SHALL PRUDENTLY UTILIZE ITS RESOURCES THROUGH EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT; CAREFUL CONSIDERATION SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE COST/BENEFIT RELATIONSHIP OF DELIVERING SERVICES WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE QUALITY OF CARE. 6.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL SHALL PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE CONDUCIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS NECESSARY BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL FAMILY. THIS FAMILY INCLUDES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEDICAL STAFF, ADMINISTRATION, EMPLOYEES, THE COMMUNITY, AUXILIARY AND FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL. 7.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL SHALL OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ITS MEDICAL STAFF AND HOSPITAL PERSONNEL. NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL ALSO SHALL STRIVE TO PROVIDE ITS PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATION IN HEALTH RELATED MATTERS. 8.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL SHALL PLAN FOR ITS FUTURE. TO THIS END, THE HOSPITAL SHALL COOPERATE WITH OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WITHIN THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS STATED PHILOSOPHY. 9.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL SHALL SERVE AS A CATALYST WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH CARE NEEDS, AND SHALL DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF APPROPRIATE PARTICIPATION BY THE HOSPITAL IN MEETING SUCH NEEDS. 10.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL WILL CONSIDER WHERE THE NEED AND/OR THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO PAY COEXIST AND OFFER FREE CARE TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY. 11.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL SERVED 100 INPATIENT DAYS, 159 SWING AND RESPITE CARE DAYS AND 215 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS. 12.) NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL PROVIDES CARE TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AT COST. CHARITY CARE IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH MANY REDUCED PRICE SERVICES AND FREE PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BASED UPON ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES WHICH NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL BELIEVES WILL SERVE A BONA FIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED. THESE INCLUDE: 1.) OPERATED A FULL TIME EMERGENCY ROOM THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. 2.) A VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE MATERIAL WAS DISTRIBUTED TO FOSTER HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY. 3.) PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO MEDICARE PATIENTS WITH RESPECT TO THEIR BENEFITS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. 4.) EXCESS REVENUE IS REINVESTED IN NEW EQUIPMENT WHICH UPGRADES TECHNOLOGY WHICH WILL ALLOW NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL TO GUARANTEE THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR OUR SERVICE AREA.Desc
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Travel TravelGrp

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Interest InterestGrp

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Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

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Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,178,994BOYAmt
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Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,485,240BOYAmt
EOY$4,186,105EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,944BOYAmt
EOY$3,944EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,489,184BOYAmt
EOY$4,190,049EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,178,994BOYAmt
EOY$6,478,410EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$1,662,179ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$38,686OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
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)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
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$511OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$511TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationNIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE NEBRASKA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. THE PORTION OF THE DUES PAID THAT ARE USED FOR LOBBYING PURPOSES IS $511.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,183,004OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,066,822DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,116,182BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,109,937OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,605,843DepreciationAmt
Book Value$504,094BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$6,405OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$6,405DepreciationAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$1,620,276TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescINTEREST IN NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONDesc
Book Value$405,906BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$405,906TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
REFUNDABLE ADVANCE$776,750
ESTIMATED THIRD-PARTY PAYOR SETTLEMENTS$1,052,541
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$1,829,291TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$4,624,326TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Revenue$38,686OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$38,686RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$4,585,640RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included$44,000OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$44,000RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$4,629,640TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,923,461TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$2,923,461ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Other Expenses Not Included$44,000OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$44,000ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$2,967,461TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART X, LINE 2:THE HOSPITAL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE HOSPITAL HAS RECEIVED A DETERMINATION LETTER THAT IT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS ESTABLISHED STANDARDS TO BE MET TO MAINTAIN TAX EXEMPT STATUS. IN GENERAL, SUCH STANDARDS REQUIRE THE HOSPITAL TO MEET A COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD AND COMPLY WITH VARIOUS LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTIES IN ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES USING GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN FASB ASC TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES. THE HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. AT AUGUST 31, 2021, THE HOSPITAL HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ACCRUED.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 38,686.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS 44,000.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS 44,000.

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
Percent100Yes (X)Percent100Ind
FPG Reference Discounted Care0FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd
Free Care Medically Indigent0FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance Budget0FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (1)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (1)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$691TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$691NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00020TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$147,079TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$122,081DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$24,998NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00860TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$147,770TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$122,081DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$25,689NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00880TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$5,380TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$1,495DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$3,885NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00130TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,089,160TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$545,567DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$543,593NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.18590TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,040TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$1,040NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00040TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,095,580TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$547,062DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$548,518NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.18760TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,243,350TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$669,143DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$574,207NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.19640TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense ReportedYes (1)BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$44,000BadDebtExpenseAmt
Bad Debt Expense Attributable$0BadDebtExpenseAttributableAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$1,994,994ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$1,975,241CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall$19,753MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

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

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1PO BOX 118AddressLine1Txt
CityLYNCHCityNm
State AbbreviationNEStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP68746ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Website AddressWWW.NVHCARES.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
State License050001StateLicenseNum
Licensed HospitalYes (X)LicensedHospitalInd
Critical Access HospitalYes (X)CriticalAccessHospitalInd
Emergency Room24 HrsYes (X)EmergencyRoom24HrsInd

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp

Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum
First Licensed CY Or PY0FirstLicensedCYOrPYInd
Tax Exempt Hospital CY Or PY0TaxExemptHospitalCYOrPYInd
CHNA ConductedYes (1)CHNAConductedInd
Community DefinitionYes (X)CommunityDefinitionInd
Community DemographicsYes (X)CommunityDemographicsInd
Existing ResourcesYes (X)ExistingResourcesInd
How Data ObtainedYes (X)HowDataObtainedInd
Community Health NeedsYes (X)CommunityHealthNeedsInd
Community Hlth Needs Id ProcessYes (X)CommunityHlthNeedsIdProcessInd
Consulting ProcessYes (X)ConsultingProcessInd
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
CHNA Conducted18CHNAConductedYr
Take Into Account Others InputYes (1)TakeIntoAccountOthersInputInd
CHNA Conducted With Other FcltsYes (1)CHNAConductedWithOtherFcltsInd
CHNA Conducted With Non FcltsYes (1)CHNAConductedWithNonFcltsInd
CHNA Report Widely AvailableYes (1)CHNAReportWidelyAvailableInd
Rpt Available On Own WebsiteYes (X)RptAvailableOnOwnWebsiteInd
Own Website URLWWW.NVHCARES.ORG/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT.HTMLOwnWebsiteURLTxt
Paper Copy Public InspectionYes (X)PaperCopyPublicInspectionInd
Implementation Strategy AdoptYes (1)ImplementationStrategyAdoptInd
Implementation Strategy Adpt18ImplementationStrategyAdptYr
Strategy Posted WebsiteYes (1)StrategyPostedWebsiteInd
Strategy Website URLWWW.NVHCARES.ORG/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-IMPROVEMENT-PLAN.HTMLStrategyWebsiteURLTxt
Organization Incur Excise Tax0OrganizationIncurExciseTaxInd
Elig Criteria ExplainedYes (1)EligCriteriaExplainedInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free DscntYes (X)FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeDscntInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Care100.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeCarePct
Insurance Status CriteriaYes (X)InsuranceStatusCriteriaInd
Underinsurance Stat CriteriaYes (X)UnderinsuranceStatCriteriaInd
Explained BasisYes (1)ExplainedBasisInd
App Financial Asst ExplnYes (1)AppFinancialAsstExplnInd
Described InfoYes (X)DescribedInfoInd
Described Suprt DocYes (X)DescribedSuprtDocInd
Provided Hospital ContactYes (X)ProvidedHospitalContactInd
Other MethodYes (X)OtherMethodInd
Includes Publicity MeasuresYes (1)IncludesPublicityMeasuresInd
FAP Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP Available On Website URLWWW.NVHCARES.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE.HTMLFAPAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP App Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP App Available On Website URLWWW.NVHCARES.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE.HTMLFAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Summary On WebsiteYes (X)FAPSummaryOnWebsiteInd
FAP Summary On Website URLWWW.NVHCARES.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE.HTMLFAPSummaryOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Avlbl On Request No ChargeYes (X)FAPAvlblOnRequestNoChargeInd
FAP App Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPAppAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
FAP Sum Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPSumAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
Notified FAP Copy Bill DisplayYes (X)NotifiedFAPCopyBillDisplayInd
Communtity Notified FAPYes (X)CommuntityNotifiedFAPInd
Other PublicityYes (X)OtherPublicityInd
FAP Actions On NonpaymentYes (1)FAPActionsOnNonpaymentInd
Permit No ActionsYes (X)PermitNoActionsInd
Collection Activities0CollectionActivitiesInd
Provided Written NoticeYes (X)ProvidedWrittenNoticeInd
Made Effort Orally NotifyYes (X)MadeEffortOrallyNotifyInd
Processed FAP ApplicationYes (X)ProcessedFAPApplicationInd
Made Presumptive Elig DetermYes (X)MadePresumptiveEligDetermInd
Nondis Emergency Care PolicyYes (1)NondisEmergencyCarePolicyInd
Prospective Medicare MedicaidYes (X)ProspectiveMedicareMedicaidInd
Amounts Generally Billed0AmountsGenerallyBilledInd
Gross Charges0GrossChargesInd

Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J: THROUGH THE PROCESSES OF COMPLETING THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSING THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THIS ORGANIZATION AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL IS THE PHYSICAL WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITIES, PRIMARILY IN THE AREAS OF DIABETES AND BLOOD PRESSURE. BY ADDRESSING THESE TWO HEALTH ISSUES, NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VASTLY DECREASE THE DEATH RATE ATTRIBUTED TO HEART DISEASE.
NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT (NCDHD) ADMINISTERED AN ONLINE SURVEY VIA SURVEY MONKEY TO GAIN THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE NCDHD COMMUNITY REGARDING HEALTH, COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. A TOTAL OF 16 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THIS SURVEY REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY.
NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: ANTELOPE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NELIGH, NE (ANTELOPE COUNTY) AVERA CREIGHTON HOSPITAL, CREIGHTON, NE (KNOX COUNTY) AVERA SAINT ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL, O'NEILL, NE (HOLT COUNTY) OSMOND GENERAL HOSPITAL, OSMOND, NE (PIERCE COUNTY) PLAINVIEW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PLAINVIEW, NE (PIERCE COUNTY) WEST HOLT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ATKINSON, NE (HOLT COUNTY) BROWN COUNTY HOSPITAL, AINSWORTH, NE (BROWN COUNTY) CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL, VALENTINE, NE (CHERRY COUNTY) ROCK COUNTY HOSPITAL, BASSETT, NE (BROWN COUNTY)
NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT (NCDHD) THE EVERGREEN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY COTTONWOOD VILLA ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ATKINSON PREGANCY RESOURCE CENTER FINISH LINE CHIROPRACTIC COUNSELING AND ENRICHMENT CENTER / BUILDING BLOCKS REGION 4 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM CENTRAL NEBRASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP NORTHEAST NEBRASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP NORTHWEST NEBRASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP NORTHSTAR SERVICES NCDHD BOARD OF HEALTH NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY CARE PARTNERSHIP AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COALITION O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CENTRAL NEBRASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HOLT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KNOX COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NELIGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PIERCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN EXTENSION OFFICE, BROWN-ROCK-KEYA -PAHA COUNTY EWING PUBLIC SCHOOL LYNCH PUBLIC SCHOOL O'NEILL PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD O'NEILL MINISTERIAL ASSOCATION WEST HOLT HEALTH MINISTRIES O'NEILL LIONS CLUB O'NEILL ROTARY CLUB MITCHELL EQUIPMENT - O'NEILL, NE FAMILY SERVICE CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM
NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL ADDRESSED THE COMMUNITY NEEDS OF PHYSICAL WELLNESS OF THOSE PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO ARE GETTING SCREENED FOR DIABETES. NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL ADDRESSED THE COMMUNITY NEEDS OF PHYSICAL WELLNESS OF THOSE PATIENT DIAGNOSED WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE BY INCREASING THE PROPORTION OF ADULTS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURED.OTHER NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE CHNA THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED IN NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY ARE: 1.) AGING POPULATION & RELATED ISSUES, 2.) MENTAL WELLNESS AND 3.) SUBSTANCE ABUSE. NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL DOES NOT POSSESS THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AND/OR EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS. THESE NEEDS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY EXISTING COMMUNITY ASSETS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLAN.
NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY STATES THE FOLLOWING: PATIENTS WHO BELIEVE THEY MAY QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS POLICY ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FORM DURING THE APPLICATION PERIOD.
NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS PUBLICIZED ON THE MONTHLY STATEMENTS SENT TO ALL PATIENTS. IT IS ALSO INCLUDED ON THE PAYMENT POLICY WHICH IS SENT TO ALL PATIENTS WITH THEIR FIRST BILLING STATEMENT. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY SUMMARY IS SENT TO THOSE PATIENTS WHOSE ACCOUNTS ARE NOT CURRENT.
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum

Oth Hlth Care Fclts Not Hospital OthHlthCareFcltsNotHospitalGrp

Oth Hlth Care Fclts OthHlthCareFcltsGrp

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line11 - NVMC - SPENCERBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1108 WEST EVANS STREETAddressLine1Txt
CitySPENCERCityNm
State AbbreviationNEStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP68777ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
FacilityCLINICFacilityTxt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (16 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 3C:AT NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL, THERE IS NO DISCOUNTED CARE. EITHER THE PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR FREE CARE OR HE/SHE DOES NOT. ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE CARE IS BASED OFF 100% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
PART I, LINE 6A:NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS PREPARED BY THE STAFF OF NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL.
PART I, LINE 7G:THERE ARE NO COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO A PHYSICIAN CLINIC INCLUDED ON LINE 7G.
PART I, LN 7 COL(F):THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A), BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $44,000.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES.
PART III, LINE 2:GENERALLY, PATIENTS WHO ARE COVERED BY THIRD-PARTY PAYORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RELATED DEDUCTIBLES AND COINSURANCE, WHICH VARY IN AMOUNT. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES SERVICES TO UNINSURED PATIENTS, AND OFFERS THOSE UNINSURED PATIENTS A DISCOUNT, EITHER BY POLICY OR LAW, FROM STANDARD CHARGES. THE HOSPITAL ESTIMATES THE TRANSACTION PRICE FOR PATIENTS WITH DEDUCTIBLES AND COINSURANCE AND FROM THOSE WHO ARE UNINSURED BASED ON HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE AND CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS. THE INITIAL ESTIMATE OF THE TRANSACTION PRICE IS DETERMINED BY REDUCING THE STANDARD CHARGE BY ANY CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS, DISCOUNTS AND IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS. SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THE ESTIMATE OF THE TRANSACTION PRICE ARE RECORDED AS ADJUSTMENTS TO PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE IN THE PERIOD OF CHANGE. FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2021, NO SIGNIFICANT ADJUSTMENTS TO REVENUE WERE RECOGNIZED DUE TO CHANGES IN ESTIMATES OF IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS SATISFIED IN PRIOR YEARS. SUBSEQUENT CHANGES THAT ARE DETERMINED TO BE THE RESULT OF AN ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY ARE RECORDED AS BAD DEBT EXPENSE.
PART III, LINE 3:NIOBRARA PROVIDES PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE. IT IS THE POLICY OF NIOBRARA NOT TO PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ACCORDINGLY, NIOBRARA DOES NOT REPORT THESE AMOUNTS IN NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE OR IN THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS.
PART III, LINE 4:THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONTAIN A SPECIFIC FOOTNOTE DESCRIBING BAD DEBT. HOWEVER, PAGES 7, 9, AND 10 OF THE ATTACHED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE FOOTNOTES TITLED "PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET", "PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE AND "CHARITY CARE".
PART III, LINE 8:NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL USED THE AUGUST 31, 2021 MEDICARE COST REPORT TO ARRIVE AT MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS. NVH USED WORKSHEETS D-1, D-3, E, E-2 AND E-3 OF THE COST REPORT. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE MEDICARE REVENUES AND COSTS. IF ALL OF THE MEDICARE REVENUES AND COSTS WERE INCLUDED, THERE WOULD BE A SHORTFALL ON LINE 7. THE SHORTFALL WOULD REPRESENT ACTUAL UNREIMBURSED COSTS INCURRED BY NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE. THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS BECAUSE THE HOSPITAL APPLIES OTHER REVENUES TO COVER THE COSTS OF CARING FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS.
PART III, LINE 9B:THE COLLECTION POLICY INCLUDES AN EXPLANATION OF NVH'S CHARITY CARE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS CONSIDERED A "LAST RESORT" FOR PATIENTS MAKING A GENUINE EFFORT TO PAY THEIR BILLS. ALL OTHER AVENUES FOR PAYMENT MUST BE EXHAUSTED (SUCH AS MEDICAID, DISABILITY, KID'S CONNECTION) BEFORE THIS PROGRAM APPLIES. REGULAR COLLECTION EFFORTS WILL BE FOLLOWED UNTIL A DETERMINATION IS MADE FROM A COMPLETED ASSISTANCE APPLICATION THAT A PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
PART VI, LINE 2:NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL PARTNERED WITH NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO GATHER INFORMATION ON THE COMMUNITY NEEDS. IONA RESEARCH WAS HIRED TO TABULATE THE RESULTS.
PART VI, LINE 3:AT THE POINT OF ADMISSION, A PATIENT'S INSURED STATUS IS DETERMINED. WHEN BILLING STATEMENTS ARE MAILED, THE COLLECTION POLICY OF NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL IS ALSO SENT. THE COLLECTION POLICY INCLUDES INFORMATION ON CHARITY CARE AND DETAILS CHARITY CARE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
PART VI, LINE 4:THE FACILITY SERVES BOYD COUNTY AND PORTIONS OF KNOX AND HOLT COUNTIES. THE POPULATION OF THIS AREA IS APPROXIMATELY 2,500 WITH A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF ELDERLY AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
PART VI, LINE 5:NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS. NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL OFFERS FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS AND PROVIDES PERSONNEL FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS.
PART VI, LINE 6:NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL IS NOT PART OF AN AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
PART VI, LINE 7NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL DOES NOT FILE A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT WITH ANY STATES.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan0SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
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BREE ALMGREN
NURSE PRACTIONER$172,330$0$750$0$0$0$2,407$0$2,937$0$178,424$0$0$0
KELLI SMITH
NURSE PRACTIONER$159,164$0$750$0$0$0$0$0$1,012$0$160,926$0$0$0

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PART I, LINE 3MR. KALKOWSKI WAS PAID BY AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION, FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, FOR HIS POSITION AS ADMINISTRATOR. FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES USES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, COMPENSATION SURVEY AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD IN DETERMINING HIS COMPENSATION.
SCHEDULE J, PART IIMR. KALKOWSKI WAS PAID BY AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION, FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, FOR HIS POSITION AS ADMINISTRATOR. TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PAID TO MR. KALKOWSKI FOR 2020 WERE $103,730.

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL HAS A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BTHE GOVERNING BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES BEFORE THE FORM IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR AND THE CFO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CUPON COMPLETION OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (RESPONSIBLE PERSONS) ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. RESPONSIBLE PERSONS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT WRITTEN SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AFFIRMING THAT HE OR SHE: 1) HAS RECEIVED AND READ A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, 2) AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY AND 3) UNDERSTANDS THAT NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE PROCESS, ALL RESPONSIBLE PERSONS HAVE A DUTY TO IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE ANY NEW OR MODIFIED FINANCIAL INTEREST OR RELATIONSHIP IN WRITING TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR OR THE ADMINISTRATOR. DISCLOSURES MADE UNDER THIS SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR EVALUATION AND DECISION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE NEBRASKA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION SALARY SURVEY WAS USED FOR COMPARISON.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GOTHER FEES FOR SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 172,824. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 41,219. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 214,043. EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIANS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 61,575. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 61,575. CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 150,134. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,905. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 160,039.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 5:THE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR IS PAID BY FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, AN UNRELATED ENTITY. THE COMPENSATION FOR THIS INDIVIDUAL IS REPORTED ON PART IX, LINE 11A, COLUMN C.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 38,686.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.