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FIRST HEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INC: Form 990, tax year 2020

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Organization
FIRST HEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INC (EIN 56-1936354)
Tax period
2020-10-01 to 2021-09-30
Filed
2022-08-10
IRS object ID
202242229349300504
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

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2022-08-10T07:13:58-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2021-09-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN440160260PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FORVIS LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1500 RIDGEFIELD COURTAddressLine1Txt
CityASHEVILLECityNm
State AbbreviationNCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP28806ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2020-10-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN561936354EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlFIRSBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone9107151000PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1155 MEMORIAL DRIVEAddressLine1Txt
CityPINEHURSTCityNm
State AbbreviationNCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP28374ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonJEFFREY CASEYPersonNm
Person TitleCORPORATE CFOPersonTitleTxt
Phone9107151561PhoneNum
Signature2022-08-05SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp

Person Full Name PersonFullName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Person FirstJEFFREYPersonFirstNm
Person LastCASEYPersonLastNm
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
SSN999009999SSN

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonAMY BIBBYPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00445891PTIN
Phone8282542254PhoneNum
Preparation2022-08-05PreparationDt

Additional Filer Information AdditionalFilerInformation

Trusted Customer TrustedCustomerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Trusted Customer3TrustedCustomerCd
Authentication Assurance LevelAAL1AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd
Identity Assurance LevelIAL1IdentityAssuranceLevelCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2020TaxYr
Build TS2022-09-23 18:48:47ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerMICKEY FOSTERPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1155 MEMORIAL DRIVEAddressLine1Txt
CityPINEHURSTCityNm
State AbbreviationNCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP28374ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$989,205,250GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1995FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateNCLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionTO SERVICE THE COMMUNITY'S TOTAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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PY Revenues Less Expenses$53,579,366PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$71,751,433CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$1,389,893,768TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$1,544,188,654TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$461,494,593TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$454,173,070TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$1,090,015,584NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. (FIRSTHEALTH) IS A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO SERVICE THE COMMUNITY'S TOTAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDES NEEDED MEDICAL CARE TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF A PERSON'S ABILITY TO PAY. A VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION AS A COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.MissionDesc
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Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying ActivitiesYes (1)LobbyingActivitiesInd
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Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments0DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
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Report Other Assets0ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
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School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign Activities0ForeignActivitiesInd
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Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities0FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
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Audited Financial Stmt AttYes (1)AuditedFinancialStmtAttInd
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Grants To Individuals0GrantsToIndividualsInd
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Escrow Account0EscrowAccountInd
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Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
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Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (1)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over LimitYes (1)UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Form990 T FiledYes (1)Form990TFiledInd
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Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
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Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
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Conflict Of Interest PolicyYes (1)ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
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Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
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Compensation Process OtherYes (1)CompensationProcessOtherInd
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Other WebsiteYes (X)OtherWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone9107151561PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityPINEHURSTCityNm
State AbbreviationNCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP28374ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (46 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndOfficerOfficerIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeIndFormer Ofcr Director TrusteeFormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd
SHERWOOD BLACKWOOD
CHAIR2.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
GARY VONCANNON
VICE CHAIR2.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
CINDY GOODMAN
SECRETARY2.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
NANCY KAESER
TREASURER2.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
CAROLYN HELMS
PAST CHAIR1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
RAY ALLEN BEGAN 12021
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL ANTIL MD BEGAN 12021
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KER BOYCE MD BEGAN 12021
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DICK HIGGINBOTHAM
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BEN JONES
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PAM KANTOROWSKI MD THRU 122020
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SUSAN KELLER BEGAN 12021
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JEFFERSON KILPATRICK MD
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BRIAN MCMURRAY
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES OBI BEGAN 12021
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TOM PASHLEY
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JIMMY PRESLAR THRU 122020
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JIM TART MD THRU 122020
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RAY WASHINGTON MD
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RUSTI WELCH
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID WOOD
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICKEY FOSTER
PRESIDENT & CORP. CEO50.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$1,081,851$0$173,019
DANIEL BARNES DO
PRESIDENT, PHYSICIANS GROUP50.00Yes (X)$684,928$0$29,384
SUSAN BEATY
PRESIDENT - EASTERN REGION50.00Yes (X)$313,477$0$23,409
DANIEL BIEDIGER
VP - HUMAN RESOURCES50.00Yes (X)$419,970$0$29,384
JENIFIR BRUNO MD EFF 122020
CORPORATE CMO50.00Yes (X)$448,884$0$29,280
REBECCA CARTER
PRESIDENT - WESTERN REGION & MMH50.00Yes (X)$307,543$0$20,552
JEFFREY CASEY
CORPORATE CFO50.00Yes (X)$558,306$0$29,330
LYNN DEJACO THRU 72021
FORMER CORPORATE CFO50.00Yes (X)$783,294$0$13,009
DAVID DILLEHUNT RETIRED 12021
FORMER VP - CORPORATE CIO50.00Yes (X)$523,788$0$910
CHRISTOPHER FRALEY
VP - FINANCE50.00Yes (X)$270,236$0$26,435
AMY GRAHAM
VP - STRATEGY & INNOVATION50.00Yes (X)$403,605$0$29,790
JOHN JACKSON
PRESIDENT - SOUTHERN REGION50.00Yes (X)$389,312$0$23,173
JOHN KRAHNERT MD THRU 72021
FORMER CORPORATE CMO50.00Yes (X)$804,774$0$12,338
CYNTHIA MCNEILL-MCDONALD
VP - QUALITY50.00Yes (X)$363,582$0$22,971
KAREN ROBEANO RETIRED 62021
FORMER VP - CNO50.00Yes (X)$379,573$0$834
CHRISTOPHER BEASLEY EFF 22021
VP - CORPORATE CIO50.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JONATHAN DAVIS EFF32021
CORP. COO & PRESIDENT FMRH50.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JACKLYNN LESNIAK EFF 42021
VP - CORPORATE CNO50.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARK LANDERS MD
PHYSICIAN50.00$1,163,212$0$28,872Yes (X)
PETER ELLMAN MD
PHYSICIAN50.00$871,183$0$28,872Yes (X)
WILLIAM KITCHENS MD
PHYSICIAN50.00$838,197$0$26,362Yes (X)
WILLIAM HARRIS MD
PHYSICIAN50.00$801,862$0$26,863Yes (X)
SUN MOON KIN MD
PHYSICIAN50.00$717,853$0$22,732Yes (X)
BRIAN CANFIELD
FORMER COO - MRH50.00$562,243$0$16,113Yes (X)
DAVID KILARSKI
FORMER FHC PRESIDENT/CEO50.00$550,690$0$0Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$13,238,363TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$0TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$613,632TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K562IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
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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PINEHURST MEDICAL CLINIC
205 PAGE ROADPINEHURSTNC28374MEDICAL ONCOLOGY PHYSICIAN SERVICES$23,325,495
PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC
5 FIRSTVILLAGE DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374PHYSICIAN SERVICES & RECRUITMENT$18,558,591
BRASFIELD & GORIE LLC
3800 GLENWOOD AVE SUITE 300RALEIGHNC27612CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES$15,194,432
QUALIVIS LLC
5930 CORNERSTONE CT W 300SAN DIEGOCA92121CONTRACT HEALTHCARE STAFFING SERVICES$13,580,277
SOUTHERN PINES WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER
145 APPLECROSS ROAD PO BOX 749SOUTHERN PINESNC28388OB/GYN PRACTICE MGMT. SVCS. AND PROF. FE$7,530,419
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K111CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Related Organizations$6,287,121RelatedOrganizationsAmt
Government Grants$3,826,429GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$2,199,295AllOtherContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$12,312,845TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (5 entries)

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NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE621110$891,432,362$891,432,362
PHARMACY INCOME621110$14,484,222$14,484,222
OTHER OPERATING REVENUE621110$11,040,397$9,013,140$2,027,257
EMS REVENUE621110$5,860,298$5,860,298
HEALTH AND FITNESS713940$3,878,355$3,548,391$329,964
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$926,695,634TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$26,696,053ExclusionAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$2,543,295RealAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$2,249,414RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$293,881RealAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$358,147ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$14,033,620SecuritiesAmt
Other$40,438OtherAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$0SecuritiesAmt
Other$0OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$14,033,620SecuritiesAmt
Other$40,438OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$14,074,058TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$14,074,058ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Sales Of Inventory$423,419GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt
Cost Of Goods Sold$555,118CostOfGoodsSoldAmt

Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column-$131,699TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income-$131,699RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
FOOD SERVICE722210$2,691,206$2,691,206
LAUNDRY812300$2,213,300$2,213,300
DISCOUNTS AND REBATES900099$1,555,440$1,555,440
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$6,459,946OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$986,400,718TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$924,206,714RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$2,292,955UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$47,588,204ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$371,230TotalAmt
Program Services$371,230ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$8,846,056TotalAmt
Management And General$8,846,056ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$291,410,763TotalAmt
Program Services$228,442,215ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$62,968,548ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$18,136,085TotalAmt
Program Services$13,798,346ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,337,739ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$40,787,691TotalAmt
Program Services$31,032,203ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$9,755,488ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$21,549,974TotalAmt
Program Services$16,395,710ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,154,264ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,174,727TotalAmt
Program Services$836,242ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,338,485ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$681,857TotalAmt
Management And General$681,857ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$198,615TotalAmt
Management And General$198,615ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$280,403TotalAmt
Management And General$280,403ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$138,079,607TotalAmt
Program Services$112,133,143ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$25,946,464ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$456,724TotalAmt
Program Services$64,181ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$392,543ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$22,797,173TotalAmt
Program Services$13,859,737ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$8,937,436ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$93,390TotalAmt
Program Services$93,040ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$350ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$11,497,739TotalAmt
Program Services$3,721,764ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,775,975ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,063,507TotalAmt
Program Services$854,020ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$209,487ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$158,278TotalAmt
Program Services$91,940ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$66,338ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,149,981TotalAmt
Program Services$62,999ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,086,982ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$36,915,330TotalAmt
Program Services$35,104,763ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,810,567ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,546,948TotalAmt
Program Services$360,752ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,186,196ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES$172,279,309$172,279,309
BAD DEBT$122,003,416$122,003,416
GAP ASSESSMENT$11,381,760$11,381,760
DIETARY EXPENSE$3,676,223$453,387$3,222,836

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,112,499TotalAmt
Program Services$738,088ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$374,411ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$914,649,285TotalAmt
Program Services$764,078,245ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$150,571,040ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$65,914,527BOYAmt
EOY$106,480,311EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$87,415,261BOYAmt
EOY$110,130,512EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$15,043,887BOYAmt
EOY$18,233,005EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$7,980,503BOYAmt
EOY$8,074,754EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$1,056,438,981LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$661,405,891LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$383,012,112BOYAmt
EOY$395,033,090EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$796,086,604BOYAmt
EOY$854,828,943EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$99,000BOYAmt
EOY$99,000EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$15,473,703BOYAmt
EOY$16,293,276EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$18,868,171BOYAmt
EOY$35,015,763EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,389,893,768BOYAmt
EOY$1,544,188,654EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$78,478,866BOYAmt
EOY$95,956,514EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$286,500EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$263,890,000BOYAmt
EOY$158,475,000EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$182,172BOYAmt
EOY$37,527EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$98,900,000EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$118,943,555BOYAmt
EOY$100,517,529EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$461,494,593BOYAmt
EOY$454,173,070EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$925,778,834BOYAmt
EOY$1,087,966,034EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,620,341BOYAmt
EOY$2,049,550EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$928,399,175BOYAmt
EOY$1,090,015,584EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,389,893,768BOYAmt
EOY$1,544,188,654EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$71,751,433ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$74,293,792NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$15,571,184OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

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

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule 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

Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$1,000,000CurrentYearAmt
Total$4,000,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Lobbying Ceiling$6,000,000LobbyingCeilingAmt

Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$51,680CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$52,984CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$54,003CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$52,787CurrentYearAmt
Total$211,454TotalAmt

Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$250,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$250,000CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$250,000CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$250,000CurrentYearAmt
Total$1,000,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grassroots Ceiling$1,500,000GrassrootsCeilingAmt

Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$54,504CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$65,256CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$60,504CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$60,504CurrentYearAmt
Total$240,768TotalAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$18,251,936OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$18,251,936BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$525,628,792OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$269,368,246DepreciationAmt
Book Value$256,260,546BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,514,230OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$2,514,230BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$481,341,215OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$378,290,613DepreciationAmt
Book Value$103,050,602BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$28,702,808OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$13,747,032DepreciationAmt
Book Value$14,955,776BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$395,033,090TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY RESERVE$9,137,437
THIRD PARTY PAYABLES$90,639,440
DUE TO AFFILIATE$740,652
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$100,517,529TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINA, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(A) AS ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3). RELATED INCOME IS GENERALLY NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL OR STATE TAXES. FIRSTHEALTH ADOPTED THE INCOME TAX STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, WHICH CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. THIS STANDARD HAS HAD NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.ExplanationTxt

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 Other360.000000000000DiscountedCareOtherPct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (1)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (1)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed BudgetYes (1)ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Unable To Provide Care0UnableToProvideCareInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (1)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (1)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$11,893,386TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$4,117,281DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$7,776,105NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00980TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$76,364,736TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$64,656,898DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$11,707,838NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01480TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$88,258,122TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$68,774,179DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$19,483,943NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.02460TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$16,795,325TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$13,092,220DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$3,703,105NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00470TotalExpensePct

Research ResearchGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$393,231TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$251,515DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$141,716NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00020TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$4,332,797TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$4,332,797NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00550TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$21,521,353TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$13,343,735DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$8,177,618NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01040TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$109,779,475TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$82,117,914DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$27,661,561NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.03500TotalExpensePct

Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$680TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$680NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$680TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$680NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense ReportedYes (1)BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$23,100,885BadDebtExpenseAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$153,496,066ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$164,942,573CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-$11,446,507MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

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

Management Co And Jnt Ventures ManagementCoAndJntVenturesGrp (2 entries)

Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtOrg Profit Or OwnershipOrgProfitOrOwnershipPctPhysicians Profit Or OwnershipPhysiciansProfitOrOwnershipPct
1 FIRST IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS LLC
MOBILE IMAGING SERVICES0.500000.50000
2 SURGERY CENTER OF PINEHURST LLC
AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER0.400000.40000
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Hospital Facilities5HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp (5 entries)

FacilityFacilityNumAddress Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdLicensed HospitalLicensedHospitalIndFacility Reporting GroupFacilityReportingGroupCdCritical Access HospitalCriticalAccessHospitalInd
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - PINEHURST
1155 MEMORIAL DRIVE PO BOX 3000PINEHURSTNC28374Yes (X)A
FIRSTHEALTH MONTGOMERY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2520 ALLEN STREET PO BOX 486TROYNC37371AYes (X)
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL RICHMOND CAMPUS
3925 LONG DRIVEROCKINGHAMNC28379Yes (X)A
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL HOKE
46408 FAYETTEVILLE ROADRAEFORDNC28376Yes (X)A
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - SANDHILLS CAMPUS
51000 W HAMLET AVENUEHAMLETNC28345Yes (X)A

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp

Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FACILITY REPORTING GROUP - ABusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
First Licensed CY Or PY0FirstLicensedCYOrPYInd
Tax Exempt Hospital CY Or PY0TaxExemptHospitalCYOrPYInd
CHNA ConductedYes (1)CHNAConductedInd
Community DefinitionYes (X)CommunityDefinitionInd
Community DemographicsYes (X)CommunityDemographicsInd
Existing ResourcesYes (X)ExistingResourcesInd
How Data ObtainedYes (X)HowDataObtainedInd
Community Health NeedsYes (X)CommunityHealthNeedsInd
Other Health IssuesYes (X)OtherHealthIssuesInd
Community Hlth Needs Id ProcessYes (X)CommunityHlthNeedsIdProcessInd
Consulting ProcessYes (X)ConsultingProcessInd
Prior CHNA ImpactYes (X)PriorCHNAImpactInd
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
CHNA Conducted18CHNAConductedYr
Take Into Account Others InputYes (1)TakeIntoAccountOthersInputInd
CHNA Conducted With Other Fclts0CHNAConductedWithOtherFcltsInd
CHNA Conducted With Non Fclts0CHNAConductedWithNonFcltsInd
CHNA Report Widely AvailableYes (1)CHNAReportWidelyAvailableInd
Rpt Available On Own WebsiteYes (X)RptAvailableOnOwnWebsiteInd
Own Website URLSEE DISCLOSUREOwnWebsiteURLTxt
Paper Copy Public InspectionYes (X)PaperCopyPublicInspectionInd
Implementation Strategy AdoptYes (1)ImplementationStrategyAdoptInd
Implementation Strategy Adpt18ImplementationStrategyAdptYr
Strategy Posted WebsiteYes (1)StrategyPostedWebsiteInd
Strategy Website URLSEE DISCLOSUREStrategyWebsiteURLTxt
Organization Incur Excise Tax0OrganizationIncurExciseTaxInd
Elig Criteria ExplainedYes (1)EligCriteriaExplainedInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free DscntYes (X)FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeDscntInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Care200.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeCarePct
FPG Family Incm Lmt Dscnt Care360.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtDscntCarePct
Income Level CriteriaYes (X)IncomeLevelCriteriaInd
Asset Level CriteriaYes (X)AssetLevelCriteriaInd
Medical Indigency CriteriaYes (X)MedicalIndigencyCriteriaInd
Insurance Status CriteriaYes (X)InsuranceStatusCriteriaInd
Explained BasisYes (1)ExplainedBasisInd
App Financial Asst ExplnYes (1)AppFinancialAsstExplnInd
Described InfoYes (X)DescribedInfoInd
Described Suprt DocYes (X)DescribedSuprtDocInd
Provided Hospital ContactYes (X)ProvidedHospitalContactInd
Includes Publicity MeasuresYes (1)IncludesPublicityMeasuresInd
FAP Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP Available On Website URLSEE DISCLOSUREFAPAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP App Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP App Available On Website URLSEE DISCLOSUREFAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Summary On WebsiteYes (X)FAPSummaryOnWebsiteInd
FAP Summary On Website URLSEE DISCLOSUREFAPSummaryOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Avlbl On Request No ChargeYes (X)FAPAvlblOnRequestNoChargeInd
FAP App Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPAppAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
FAP Sum Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPSumAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
Notified FAP Copy Bill DisplayYes (X)NotifiedFAPCopyBillDisplayInd
Communtity Notified FAPYes (X)CommuntityNotifiedFAPInd
FAP Actions On NonpaymentYes (1)FAPActionsOnNonpaymentInd
Permit No ActionsYes (X)PermitNoActionsInd
Collection Activities0CollectionActivitiesInd
Provided Written NoticeYes (X)ProvidedWrittenNoticeInd
Made Effort Orally NotifyYes (X)MadeEffortOrallyNotifyInd
Processed FAP ApplicationYes (X)ProcessedFAPApplicationInd
Made Presumptive Elig DetermYes (X)MadePresumptiveEligDetermInd
Nondis Emergency Care PolicyYes (1)NondisEmergencyCarePolicyInd
Look Back Medicare PrivateYes (X)LookBackMedicarePrivateInd
Amounts Generally Billed0AmountsGenerallyBilledInd
Gross Charges0GrossChargesInd

Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (12 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART V, SECTION BFACILITY REPORTING GROUP A
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A CONSISTS OF:- FACILITY 1: FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - PINEHURS, - FACILITY 2: FIRSTHEALTH MONTGOMERY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 3: FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL RICHMOND C, - FACILITY 4: FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL HOKE, - FACILITY 5: FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - SANDHILL
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS HAS CONDUCTED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYS. THESE SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED VIA RANDOM-DIGIT DIAL PHONE CALLS WITH QUESTIONS THAT MIRROR THE BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SURVEY AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. FIRSTHEALTH CONTRACTS WITH PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS FOR THIS SURVEY. IN ADDITION, TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DATA COLLECTION, FIRSTHEALTH REALIZED THE NEED TO FORMALLY MEASURE COMMUNITY HEALTH INDICATOR GOALS AS PART OF THE FIRST-IN-HEALTH 2020 VISION. AS SUCH, THE SYSTEM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY DEVELOPED A PROCESS FOR TRACKING AND MONITORING THE FIRST-IN-HEALTH GOALS THROUGH THE DESIGNATION OF NINE HEALTH CATEGORIES AND 58 HEALTH INDICATORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- FIRSTHEALTH MONTGOMERY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS HAS CONDUCTED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYS. THESE SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED VIA RANDOM-DIGIT DIAL PHONE CALLS WITH QUESTIONS THAT MIRROR THE BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SURVEY AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. FIRSTHEALTH CONTRACTS WITH PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS FOR THIS SURVEY. IN ADDITION, TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DATA COLLECTION, FIRSTHEALTH REALIZED THE NEED TO FORMALLY MEASURE COMMUNITY HEALTH INDICATOR GOALS AS PART OF THE FIRST-IN-HEALTH 2020 VISION. AS SUCH, THE SYSTEM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY DEVELOPED A PROCESS FOR TRACKING AND MONITORING THE FIRST-IN-HEALTH GOALS THROUGH THE DESIGNATION OF NINE HEALTH CATEGORIES AND 58 HEALTH INDICATORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL RICH PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS HAS CONDUCTED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYS. THESE SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED VIA RANDOM-DIGIT DIAL PHONE CALLS WITH QUESTIONS THAT MIRROR THE BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SURVEY AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. FIRSTHEALTH CONTRACTS WITH PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS FOR THIS SURVEY. IN ADDITION, TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DATA COLLECTION, FIRSTHEALTH REALIZED THE NEED TO FORMALLY MEASURE COMMUNITY HEALTH INDICATOR GOALS AS PART OF THE FIRST-IN-HEALTH 2020 VISION. AS SUCH, THE SYSTEM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY DEVELOPED A PROCESS FOR TRACKING AND MONITORING THE FIRST-IN-HEALTH GOALS THROUGH THE DESIGNATION OF NINE HEALTH CATEGORIES AND 58 HEALTH INDICATORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL HOKE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5:FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS HAS CONDUCTED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYS. THESE SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED VIA RANDOM-DIGIT DIAL PHONE CALLS WITH QUESTIONS THAT MIRROR THE BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SURVEY AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. FIRSTHEALTH CONTRACTS WITH PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS FOR THIS SURVEY. IN ADDITION, TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DATA COLLECTION, FIRSTHEALTH REALIZED THE NEED TO FORMALLY MEASURE COMMUNITY HEALTH INDICATOR GOALS AS PART OF THE FIRST-IN-HEALTH 2020 VISION. AS SUCH, THE SYSTEM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY DEVELOPED A PROCESS FOR TRACKING AND MONITORING THE FIRST-IN-HEALTH GOALS THROUGH THE DESIGNATION OF NINE HEALTH CATEGORIES AND 58 HEALTH INDICATORS.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7A:- HTTPS://WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG/MEDIA/4456/MMHCHNA2017FINAL.PDF- HTTPS://WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG/MEDIA/4457/RMHCHNA2017FINAL.PDF- HTTPS://WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG/MEDIA/4454/MRHCHNA2016FINAL.PDF
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10A:- HTTPS://WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG/MEDIA/4459/FIRSTHEALTH-MONTGOMERY-MEMORIAL- HOSPITAL-IMPLEMENTATION-PLAN-FINAL.PDF- HTTPS://WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG/MEDIA/4460/FIRSTHEALTH-RICHMOND-MEMORIAL-H OSPITAL-IMPLEMENTATION-PLAN-2016-FINAL.PDF- HTTPS://WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG/MEDIA/4458/FIRSTHEALTH-MOORE-REGIONAL-HOSPITAL-IMPLEMENTATION-PLAN-FINAL.PDF
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16A:HTTPS://WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG/POLICIES-AND-TERMS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE#5
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16B:HTTPS://WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG/MEDIA/2974/APPLICATION-FOR-FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE.PDF
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16C:HTTPS://WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG/POLICIES-AND-TERMS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22:IF A PATIENT IS UNABLE TO PAY, FINANCIAL COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP IDENTIFY PROGRAMS THEY MAY QUALIFY FOR, INCLUDING MEDICAID, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND NORTH CAROLINA PURCHASE OF CARE SERVICES. CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL OR STATE PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR THE PROGRAM. IN THE EVENT A PATIENT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR ANY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, THEY MAY QUALIFY FOR AID THROUGH FIRSTHEALTH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES PUBLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT HTTPS://ASPE.HHS.GOV/POVERTY-GUIDELINES, AS WELL AS THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. THE FINANCIAL AID PERCENTAGE DISCOUNT CONSIDERS THE "AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED" BY FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. THE AMOUNT IS CALCULATED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES, AND IS UPDATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHANGES TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. THE "AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED" IS AN ESTIMATE BASED ON A HISTORICAL REVIEW OF FIRSTHEALTH'S OVERALL ESTIMATE OF NET REVENUE DIVIDED BY TOTAL CHARGES. THIS AMOUNT WILL ALSO BE THE FINANCIAL AID PERCENTAGE USED IN THE THIRD TIER OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES TO ENSURE ANY PATIENT THAT QUALIFIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FIRSTHEALTH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL ONLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED TO THE ENTIRE PATIENT POPULATION.

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 7:THE ORGANIZATION USED WORKSHEET 2 OF THE 2020 SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPUTE A COST-TO-CHARGES RATIO USED TO CALCULATE CHARITY CARE AND UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID AT COST.
PART I, LN 7 COL(F):TOTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25 CONTAINS A BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $122,003,416 THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL EXPENSE ON COLUMN (F).
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS WORKS WITH THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT FOR BETTER HEALTH. FIRSTHEALTH PERSONNEL WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR REGION AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. FIRSTHEALTH ACCOMPLISHES THESE GOALS BY OBTAINING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GRANTS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO WALKING TRAILS AND SIDEWALKS, BUILDING COMMUNITY GARDENS, PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH LOCAL BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND FACILITATING OF AND PARTICIPATING ON COMMUNITY-BASED COMMITTEES CONSISTING OF KEY LEADERS IN THE HEALTH FIELD TO HELP CREATE A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY AND REGION.
PART III, LINE 4:THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE FOOTNOTE ON BAD DEBT EXPENSE.WORKSHEET 2 OF THE 2020 SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS WAS USED TO COMPUTE A COST-TO-CHARGES RATIO USED TO CALCULATE BAD DEBT EXPENSE AT COST FOR PURPOSES OF LINE PART III, LINE 2
PART III, LINE 8:THE MEDICARE COST REPORT WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE OVERALL SHORTFALL. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THE ENTIRE SHORTFALL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED COMMUNITY BENEFIT.
PART VI, LINE 2:FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS CONDUCTS A PERIODIC COMMUNITY TELEPHONE SURVEY (EVERY 3 -4 YEARS) TO ASSESS THE HEALTH CONDITION OF THE POPULATION OF OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (MOORE, MONTGOMERY, RICHMOND, AND HOKE COUNTIES) AS WELL AS SCOTLAND AND ROBESON COUNTIES, AND TRACKS THIS INFORMATION OVER TIME. THE FIRST SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED IN 1999 AND THE MOST RECENT SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED IN 2019. THE SURVEY AND ANALYSIS OF DATA IS CONDUCTED BY PRC ASSOCIATES. ADDITIONALLY, FIRSTHEALH OF THE CAROLINAS CONVENES COMMUNITY VISION GROUPS THROUGHOUT OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREA TO OBTAIN AN "ON THE GROUND PERSPECTIVE" OF THE POPULATION'S HEALTH STATUS AND DEVELOP ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED HEALTH ISSUES. THE GROUPS CONSIST OF KEY COMMUNITY HEALTH LEADERS IN EACH COUNTY.
PART VI, LINE 3:ANYONE WHO VISITS A FIRSTHEALTH HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL CARE IS TREATED REGARDLESS OF HIS/HER ABILITY TO PAY. ALTHOUGH AN EFFORT IS MADE TO COLLECT A PORTION OF THE BILL ON ADMISSION OR AT DISCHARGE, THE FIRSTHEALTH STAFF IS TRAINED TO IDENTIFY THOSE WHO MAY NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FOR SOME, THIS COULD SIMPLY INVOLVE ESTABLISHING A PAYMENT PLAN THAT FITS WITH THE FAMILY BUDGET. FOR OTHERS, THE HELP IS MORE COMPLEX. WHEN PATIENTS ARE UNABLE TO HELP WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES, FINANCIAL COUNSELORS MEET WITH THEM ONE ON ONE TO IDENTIFY ANY PROGRAM FOR WHICH THEY MIGHT QUALIFY. THESE INCLUDE MEDICAID, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND NORTH CAROLINA PURCHASE OF CASE SERVICES. WHEN NECESSARY, THE HOSPITAL ITSELF ABSORBS SOME OR ALL OF THE COST OF CASE FOR THOSE THAT MEET DESIGNATED CRITERIA. THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE DEPENDS ON FAMILY INCOME. PATIENTS AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES QUALIFY FOR 100% FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE FIRSTHEALTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. PATIENTS WHOSE INCOME EXCEEDS 200% MAY STILL QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE DEPENDING ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. INFORMATION ABOUT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FIRSTHEALTH'S FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO ALL PATIENTS IN THE FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS PATIENT HANDBOOK AND CAN BE FOUND ON OUR CORPORATE WEBSITE, WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG.
PART VI, LINE 4:FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS OWNS AND OPERATES A HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS THROUGHOUT A 15-COUNTY SERVICE AREA IN SOUTH-CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA AND NORTHWEST SOUTH CAROLINA. FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS OPERATES FIVE ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS IN THIS SERVICE AREA. FIRSTHEALTH DRAWS APPROXIMATELY 64.1% OF ITS PATIENTS FROM MOORE, MONTGOMERY AND RICHMOND COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA AND APPROXIMATELY 17.2% OF ITS PATIENTS FROM THE THREE SURROUNDING COUNTIES OF HOKE, LEE AND SCOTLAND. THESE SIX COUNTIES COLLECTIVELY COMPRISE FIRSTHEALTH'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. FIRSTHEALTH'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA REFLECTS A POPULATION BASE OF APPROXIMATELY 329,576. THE POPULATION BASE OF FIRSTHEALTH'S TOTAL SERVICE AREA IS APPROXIMATELY 1,298,520.
PART VI, LINE 5:FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS ALSO FURTHERS ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROMOTING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY BY EXTENDING MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS OF THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, A MAJORITY OF FIRSTHEALTH'S GOVERNING BODY IS COMPRISED OF PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN FIRSTHEALTH'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA WHO ARE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATESNC

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (5 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
MOORE COUNTY FREE CLINIC
211 TRIMBLE PLANT ROADSOUTHERN PINESNC28387010781234501(C)(3)$100,000FMVGENERAL SUPPORT
COUNTY OF MOORE
PO BOX 905CARTHAGENC28374566000322501(C)(3)$91,270FMVSUPPORT HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST
395 MAGNOLIA ROADPINEHURSTNC28374561211319501(C)(3)$74,960FMVSUPPORT HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
UNITED WAY OF MOORE COUNTY
780 NW BROAD ST STE 110SOUTHERN PINESNC28387237016427501(C)(3)$10,000FMVGENERAL SUPPORT
SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
3395 AIRPORT RDPINEHURSTNC28374560946799501(C)(3)$95,000FMVGENERAL SUPPORT
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org5Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC.("FIRSTHEALTH") SUPPORTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BASED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS THROUGH CASH DONATIONS. FIRSTHEALTH DOES NOT RESTRICT THE USE OF THESE DONATIONS AND SUPPORT PAYMENTS. THE RECEIVING EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS MAY USE THE DONATION/SUPPORT PAYMENT AT WILL TO FURTHER THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantiation RequiredYes (1)SubstantiationRequiredInd
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (1)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgYes (1)CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (22 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
MICKEY FOSTER
PRESIDENT & CORP. CEO$666,004$0$382,902$0$32,945$0$158,029$0$14,990$0$1,254,870$0$0$0
MARK LANDERS MD
PHYSICIAN$812,838$0$313,641$0$36,733$0$14,500$0$14,372$0$1,192,084$0$0$0
PETER ELLMAN MD
PHYSICIAN$758,799$0$84,133$0$28,251$0$14,500$0$14,372$0$900,055$0$0$0
WILLIAM KITCHENS MD
PHYSICIAN$725,223$0$75,800$0$37,174$0$11,600$0$14,762$0$864,559$0$0$0
WILLIAM HARRIS MD
PHYSICIAN$683,696$0$92,722$0$25,444$0$14,500$0$12,363$0$828,725$0$0$0
JOHN KRAHNERT MD THRU 72021
FORMER CORPORATE CMO$307,355$0$161,408$0$336,011$0$0$0$12,338$0$817,112$0$0$0
LYNN DEJACO THRU 72021
FORMER CORPORATE CFO$285,629$0$155,267$0$342,398$0$0$0$13,009$0$796,303$0$0$0
SUN MOON KIN MD
PHYSICIAN$623,684$0$63,974$0$30,195$0$11,600$0$11,132$0$740,585$0$0$0
DANIEL BARNES DO
PRESIDENT, PHYSICIANS GROUP$460,436$0$169,341$0$55,151$0$14,500$0$14,884$0$714,312$0$0$0
JEFFREY CASEY
CORPORATE CFO$353,934$0$151,583$0$52,789$0$14,500$0$14,830$0$587,636$0$0$0
BRIAN CANFIELD
FORMER COO - MRH$381,212$0$137,182$0$43,849$0$14,500$0$1,613$0$578,356$0$0$0
DAVID KILARSKI
FORMER FHC PRESIDENT/CEO$0$0$550,690$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$550,690$0$0$0
DAVID DILLEHUNT RETIRED 12021
FORMER VP - CORPORATE CIO$354,562$0$127,465$0$41,761$0$0$0$910$0$524,698$0$0$0
JENIFIR BRUNO MD EFF 122020
CORPORATE CMO$281,169$0$81,993$0$85,722$0$14,500$0$14,780$0$478,164$0$0$0
DANIEL BIEDIGER
VP - HUMAN RESOURCES$265,656$0$103,732$0$50,582$0$14,500$0$14,884$0$449,354$0$0$0
AMY GRAHAM
VP - STRATEGY & INNOVATION$251,851$0$101,172$0$50,582$0$14,500$0$15,290$0$433,395$0$0$0
JOHN JACKSON
PRESIDENT - SOUTHERN REGION$257,659$0$96,774$0$34,879$0$14,500$0$8,673$0$412,485$0$0$0
CYNTHIA MCNEILL-MCDONALD
VP - QUALITY$244,264$0$89,376$0$29,942$0$13,594$0$9,377$0$386,553$0$0$0
KAREN ROBEANO RETIRED 62021
FORMER VP - CNO$256,576$0$95,171$0$27,826$0$0$0$834$0$380,407$0$0$0
SUSAN BEATY
PRESIDENT - EASTERN REGION$199,061$0$76,758$0$37,658$0$14,500$0$8,909$0$336,886$0$0$0
REBECCA CARTER
PRESIDENT - WESTERN REGION & MMH$202,841$0$77,751$0$26,951$0$11,600$0$8,952$0$328,095$0$0$0
CHRISTOPHER FRALEY
VP - FINANCE$168,989$0$27,020$0$74,227$0$14,500$0$11,935$0$296,671$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 4BTHE ORGANIZATION'S CEO PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP). THE AMOUNT OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCRUED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR FOR THE PLAN WAS $143,529. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SEVERANY PAYMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR: - LYNN DEJACO - JOHN KRAHNERT, MD
PART I, LINE 5PHYSICIANS ARE PAID UNDER A PRODUCTIVITY-BASED COMPENSATION MODEL, WHICH TIES TOTAL COMPENSATION TO A RELATIVE VALUE UNIT (RVU). AN RVU IS A DOLLAR AMOUNT ASSIGNED TO EACH PATIENT ENCOUNTER OR MEDICAL TEST/PROCEDURE PERFORMED.

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdBond Issuer EINBondIssuerEINBond IssuedBondIssuedDtIssue PriceIssuePriceAmtPurposePurposeDescDefeasedDefeasedIndOn Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuerIndPool FinancingPoolFinancingInd
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION
A5213094022017-10-11$45,225,000SERIES 2017C - REFUND 04/24/2012 ISSUE000
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION
B5213094022014-07-01$18,160,000SERIES 2014A - REFUND PORTION OF ISSUE DATES 12/9/09000
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION
C5213094022017-08-03$38,090,000SERIES 2017A - REFUND PORTION OF ISSUE DATES 3/4/12000
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION
D5213094022017-08-24$29,630,000SERIES 2017B - REFUND PORTION OF ISSUE DATES 1/6/10000

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdRetiredRetiredAmtBond DefeasedBondDefeasedAmtTotal ProceedsTotalProceedsAmtIssuance Costs From ProceedsIssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmtRefunding Tax Exempt BondsRefundingTaxExemptBondsIndRefunding Taxable BondsRefundingTaxableBondsIndFinal Allocation MadeFinalAllocationMadeIndAdequate Books And Rec MaintAdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd
A$300,000$44,855,000$45,225,000$136,219Yes (1)0Yes (1)Yes (1)
B$920,000$17,530,000$18,160,000$193,083Yes (1)0Yes (1)Yes (1)
C$40,830,000$38,090,000$122,864Yes (1)0Yes (1)Yes (1)
D$29,535,000$29,630,000$92,803Yes (1)0Yes (1)Yes (1)

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp (4 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 RemdtdProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdIndPrivate Bus Use By OthersPrivateBusUseByOthersPctTotal Private Business UseTotalPrivateBusinessUsePct
A0000Yes (1)0Yes (1)
B0000Yes (1)0Yes (1)
C0000Yes (1)0Yes (1)
D0000Yes (1)0Yes (1)0.021000.02100

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp (4 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
A0000Yes (1)000Yes (1)
B00000000Yes (1)
C0000Yes (1)000Yes (1)
D0000Yes (1)000Yes (1)

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp (4 entries)

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

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd

Issuer Name IssuerName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL CARE COMMISSIONBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond Issuer EIN521309402BondIssuerEIN
CUSIP65821DVR9CUSIPNum
Bond Issued2017-09-13BondIssuedDt
Issue Price$28,590,000IssuePriceAmt
PurposeSERIES 2017D - REFUND PORTIO OF ISSUE DATE 10/3/12PurposeDesc
Defeased0DefeasedInd
On Behalf Of Issuer0OnBehalfOfIssuerInd
Pool Financing0PoolFinancingInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Bond Defeased$28,435,000BondDefeasedAmt
Total Proceeds$28,590,000TotalProceedsAmt
Issuance Costs From Proceeds$142,879IssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmt
Refunding Tax Exempt BondsYes (1)RefundingTaxExemptBondsInd
Refunding Taxable Bonds0RefundingTaxableBondsInd
Final Allocation MadeYes (1)FinalAllocationMadeInd
Adequate Books And Rec MaintYes (1)AdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp

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

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Form8038 T Filed0Form8038TFiledInd
Rebate Not Due Yet0RebateNotDueYetInd
Exception To Rebate0ExceptionToRebateInd
No Rebate Due0NoRebateDueInd
Variable Rate IssueYes (1)VariableRateIssueInd
Hedge Identified In Bks And Rec0HedgeIdentifiedInBksAndRecInd
Gross Proceeds Invested In GIC0GrossProceedsInvestedInGICInd
Gross Proceeds Invested0GrossProceedsInvestedInd
Written Proc To Monitor ReqsYes (1)WrittenProcToMonitorReqsInd

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp

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

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART IIIFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC. ("FIRSTHEALTH") PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM IN ITS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SERVICE AREAS. FIRSTHEALTH PLAYS A PIVOTAL ROLE IN DELIVERING HEALTH CARE IN THE MID-CAROLINAS AND IS BOTH THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY NET FOR HEALTH CARE IN ITS COMMUNITIES. FIRSTHEALTH OPERATES TWO HOSPITALS: FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND FIRSTHEALTH MONTGOMERY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL HAS LICENSED BEDS IN THREE LOCATIONS: THE MAIN CAMPUS IN PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA AND REMOTE LOCATIONS IN ROCKINGHAM AND RAEFORD AND UNLICENSED BEDS IN HAMLET, NORTH CAROLINA. HAMLET CEASED OPERATIONS ON DECEMBER 1, 2017. THIS FACILITY WAS LEASED TO THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN FYS 2020 AND 2021 AS A DEDICATED COVID-19 OVERFLOW INPATIENT FACILITY, IF NEEDED. HOSPITAL CARE IS THE CORNERSTONE OF HEALTH CARE IN MOST COMMUNITIES, BUT FIRSTHEALTH GOES BEYOND THE WALLS OF THESE FACILITIES TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE RESIDENTS OF ITS SERVICE AREAS. FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDES LOW-COST AND, IN MANY CASES, FREE PROGRAMS TO OUR MOST VULNERABLE PATIENT POPULATIONS. ONE OF FIRSTHEALTH'S MOST IMPORTANT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS IS BRIDGING THE GAP CREATED BY UNDERPAYMENTS FROM MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, WHILE CONTINUING TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FREE OR LOW-COST HEALTH SCREENINGS AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, AS WELL AS HEALTH/WELLNESS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITIES FIRSTHEALTH SERVES. FREE AND DISCOUNTED CHARITY CARE TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS SERVED ANYONE WHO VISITS A FIRSTHEALTH HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL CARE IS TREATED REGARDLESS OF HIS OR HER ABILITY TO PAY FOR THE TREATMENT PROVIDED. WHEN PATIENTS ARE UNABLE TO HELP WITH THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES, FIRSTHEALTH ABSORBS SOME OR ALL THE COST OF CARE FOR THOSE THAT MEET DESIGNATED FINANCIAL CRITERIA, DEPENDING ON FAMILY INCOME. PATIENTS WITH FAMILY INCOMES AT OR BELOW 200 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE QUALIFY FOR 100 PERCENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FIRSTHEALTH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. FIRSTHEALTH'S NET COSTS OF FREE CARE (TREATING PATIENTS THAT QUALIFIED FOR 100% FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE) WERE $7,776,105 IN FISCAL 2021. THROUGH ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FIRSTHEALTH ALSO OFFERS VARYING LEVELS OF DISCOUNTED CARE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE POOR AND/OR MEET CERTAIN INCOME GUIDELINES. PATIENTS WITH FAMILY INCOMES BETWEEN 201 AND 360 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE QUALIFY FOR DISCOUNTS AGAINST FIRSTHEALTH'S LIST PRICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED. FIRSTHEALTH ALSO INCURS BAD DEBT EXPENSE EACH YEAR FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO HAVE THE FINANCIAL CAPACITY TO PAY FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES PROVIDED BUT ARE UNWILLING/FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO SETTLE THE CLAIM. FIRSTHEALTH CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THIS PATIENT POPULATION. IN FISCAL 2021, THE COST TO FIRSTHEALTH FOR THESE SERVICES WAS $23,100,885. FIRSTHEALTH'S FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WORK CLOSELY WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO HELP DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE OR QUALIFICATION FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS. FIRSTHEALTH REQUESTS THAT PATIENTS PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION, SUCH AS TAX RETURNS, CURRENT PAY STUBS, OR OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION, THAT IS USED TO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED. FIRSTHEALTH ALSO OFFERS INTEREST-FREE EXTENDED PAYMENT PLANS THAT WILL VARY IN LENGTH, DEPENDING ON THE BALANCE OF THE PATIENT'S ACCOUNT. FIRSTHEALTH ASSISTS PATIENTS WITH FINDING AVAILABLE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS THAT MATCH PATIENTS' NEEDS, SUCH AS MEDICAID, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE, ETC. FIRSTHEALTH ALSO POSTS DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON ITS WEBSITE (WWW.FIRSTHEALTH.ORG) SO THE PUBLIC CAN BE AWARE OF ITS AVAILABILITY. MEDICAID SHORTFALL FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDES MEDICAID SERVICES IN ITS TWO HOSPITALS, AS WELL AS THROUGH ITS HOME CARE, HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, DENTAL CARE, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ITS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SERVICE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 11.7% OF FIRSTHEALTH'S FISCAL 2021 NET PATIENT REVENUE FOR ACUTE CARE SERVICES CAME FROM THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. THE MEDICAID PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, IS FUNDED BY THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS. IN NORTH CAROLINA, AS IN MANY STATES, MEDICAID PAYMENTS ARE WELL BELOW THE PROVIDER'S ACTUAL COST OF TREATING MEDICAID PATIENTS AND THE REIMBURSEMENT LEVEL IS PREDICTED TO DECLINE AS FINANCIAL PRESSURES ON THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATING BUDGETS MOUNT. IN FISCAL 2021, FIRSTHEALTH'S UNPAID COSTS FROM MEDICAID TOTALED $11,707,838. MEDICARE SHORTFALL FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDES SERVICES TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES IN ITS TWO HOSPITALS. IN ADDITION, MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES ARE SERVED BY FIRSTHEALTH'S HOME CARE, HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL REPRESENTS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL COST OF CARE RENDERED AND THE REIMBURSEMENT RECEIVED FOR DELIVERING THAT CARE TO PATIENTS. APPROXIMATELY 56.4% OF FIRSTHEALTH'S FISCAL 2021 NET PATIENT REVENUE FOR ACUTE CARE SERVICES CAME FROM THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THE COST OF DELIVERING CARE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONNEL COSTS, TECHNOLOGY, SUPPLIES, PHARMACEUTICALS, MEDICAL DEVICES, FACILITY OPERATING COSTS, ETC. FIRSTHEALTH'S FINANCIAL SHORTFALL FROM PROVIDING THESE MEDICARE SERVICES IN FISCAL 2021 WAS $11,446,507. SUBSIDIZED MEDICALLY ESSENTIAL SERVICES AS A RURAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, FIRSTHEALTH IS MANY TIMES THE PROVIDER OF LAST RESORT FOR OUR PATIENTS. IN ORDER TO OFFER A FULL SPECTRUM OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDES SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT YIELD NEGATIVE OPERATING MARGINS. HOWEVER, BECAUSE THESE SERVICES ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED, FIRSTHEALTH CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THEM. SUBSIDIZED MEDICALLY NECESSARY HOSPITAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY FIRSTHEALTH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY UNIT AND OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; INPATIENT PHYSICAL REHABILITATION UNIT; NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT; EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS (APPROXIMATELY 123,214 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS IN FISCAL 2021); WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES; INPATIENT MEDICAL AND RADIATION ONCOLOGY SERVICES; RENAL DIALYSIS SERVICES; DIABETES CARE; AND A NUMBER OF OTHER OUTPATIENT SERVICES. IN ADDITION, FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC., THROUGH ITS REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BUSINESS LINE, PROVIDED 17,066 EMERGENCY 911 TRANSPORTS TO RESIDENTS OF CHATHAM, MONTGOMERY AND RICHMOND COUNTIES IN FISCAL 2021. FIRSTHEALTH RECEIVED $5,858,940 IN FISCAL 2021 OPERATING SUBSIDIES FROM THESE COUNTIES TO OFFSET THE UNREIMBURSED OPERATING COSTS OF PROVIDING THESE ESSENTIAL TRANSPORT SERVICES. ON OCTOBER 1, 2021, FIRSTHEALTH REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BECAME THE EXCLUSIVE EMERGENCY 911 SERVICE PROVIDER FOR LEE COUNTY, NC UNDER A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4BHEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS TOBACCO CESSATION, DIABETES PREVENTION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND NUTRITION FIRSTHEALTH'S DESIRE TO AFFECT POPULATION HEALTH THROUGH HEALTH PROMOTION/DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS LED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COHESIVE INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES IN OUR REGION. THE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON PROVIDING TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICES USING THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL FIRSTQUIT PROGRAM AND EVIDENCE BASED HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON DIABETES PREVENTION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION ("PREVENT T2", "HEALTHIER YOU AND "CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM") INTO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALISTS ARE PILOTING TELEHEALTH COACHING IN PRIMARY PRACTICE CLINICS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COACHING TO PATIENTS STRUGGLING TO MANAGE THEIR CHRONIC DISEASE. DESPITE THE CONTINUING COVID PANDEMIC, SERVICES CONTINUED TO BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE TRANSITION TO TELEHEALTH TOOLS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM SERVICES. FIRSTQUIT, AN OUTPATIENT AND INPATIENT PROGRAM, INCLUDES A COMBINATION OF COUNSELING AND NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPIES TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN THE SERVICE AREA TO QUIT TOBACCO USE. FOR FISCAL 2021, 275 PEOPLE ENROLLED IN THE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM. THE PRIMARY EMPHASIS OF THE PROGRAM WAS TO TARGET THE REGION'S LOW-INCOME POPULATION AND NEARLY 70% OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE FIRSTQUIT PROGRAM LIVED AT OR BELOW 200 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. THE CONSERVATIVE QUIT RATE FOR THE LOW-INCOME POPULATION GROUP WAS 33%. FOR THE HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS AND HEALTH COACHING, THESE INITIATIVES EMPHASIZE TARGETING LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN THE PRIMARY HOSPITAL SERVICE AREA. IN FISCAL 2021, DESPITE COVID VACCINE CLINICS DIVERTING STAFF TO IMMUNIZING THE COMMUNITY, OVER 280 HEALTH COACHING ENCOUNTERED OCCURRED, WITH NEARLY HALF OF THE PARTICIPANTS SHOWING IMPROVED BLOOD PRESSURE AND/OR WEIGHT STATUS AND 47 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN PREVENT T2 CLASSES WITH 73% OF THE PARTICIPANTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM REPORTING 5-7% WEIGHT LOSS FROM THE START OF THE CLASS. PARTICIPANTS REPORTED AN OVERALL 99% SATISFACTION RATING. IN TOTAL, $125,282 OF FINANCIAL SUBSIDIES WAS PROVIDED BY FIRSTHEALTH TO IMPLEMENT THESE PROGRAMS IN FISCAL 2021. SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS FIRSTHEALTH OFFERED ON-SITE MEDICAL CARE AT TWO CLINIC SITES WITHIN THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS. HUNDREDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY HAD ACCESS TO ACUTE AND PREVENTIVE MEDICAL CARE ON THE SCHOOL CAMPUS JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE CLASSROOM DOORS. THE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDED ON-SITE MEDICAL CARE THAT WAS EASILY ACCESSIBLE, VALUABLE, AND OPEN TO ANY CHILD IN THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. THESE CENTERS REMAINED OPEN AND STAFFED DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC, PROVIDING COVID TESTING, IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS AS WELL AS TELEHEALTH VISITS TO THOSE STUDENTS IN NEED. FIRSTHEALTH MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FIRSTHEALTH CARES ASSISTED LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN MOORE AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES IN SECURING FREE OR LOW-COST PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS THROUGH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES' INDIGENT CARE PROGRAMS. FINANCIALLY NEEDY ADULTS WERE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON MEDICATION NEEDS, LACK OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE, AND INDIVIDUAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY PROGRAM GUIDELINES (TYPICALLY LESS THAN 150 % TO 200% OF FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL). IN FISCAL 2021, 1,636 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED WITH OBTAINING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. 94% OF MEDICATION REQUESTS WERE FILLED, RESULTING IN AN AVERAGE WHOLESALE VALUE OF OVER $15 MILLION IN MEDICATIONS DISPENSED IN FISCAL 2021. DENTAL CARE CENTERS FIRSTHEALTH OPERATES THREE DENTAL CARE CENTERS: ONE SITE IN SOUTHERN PINES (MOORE COUNTY) AND TWO SITES AT EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. EACH DENTAL CARE CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE SERVICES TO MEDICAID AND HEALTHCHOICE-ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS UP TO AGE 21. SINCE FEW DENTISTS IN THESE COUNTIES PARTICIPATE IN MEDICAID'S DENTAL PROGRAM, THE FIRSTHEALTH DENTAL CARE CENTERS PROVIDES A TREMENDOUS UNMET NEED IN THE REGION. WHEN THE DENTAL CARE CENTERS OPENED IN 1997, NEARLY HALF OF THE CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN FIRSTHEALTH'S SERVICE AREA WERE GETTING LITTLE TO NO DENTAL CARE SERVICES. ON-SITE SERVICES, CONTINUING TO BE LIMITED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, PROVIDED 3,962 DENTAL CARE VISITS TO 2,067 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS RESIDING IN THE COUNTIES SERVED. FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDED $337,041 IN FINANCIAL SUBSIDIES TO OFFSET THE UNFUNDED OPERATING COSTS OF THE DENTAL CARE CENTERS IN FISCAL 2021. DIABETES & NUTRITION EDUCATION CENTER THIS GROUP OF CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS PROVIDED SERVICES FOR BOTH DIABETES EDUCATION AND OUTPATIENT NUTRITION, SERVING ALL AGES. BOTH PROGRAMS HELPED EDUCATE PATIENTS ON HOW TO BETTER MANAGE THEIR DIABETES DIAGNOSIS AND/OR MAKE DIETARY AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO REDUCE HEALTH RISK. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED IN MOORE, RICHMOND, MONTGOMERY AND HOKE COUNTIES. AS PART OF AN EFFORT TO EMPHASIZE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 70% OF PATIENTS SCHEDULED FOR A DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASS OR ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENT SET A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GOAL. 71% OF THESE PATIENTS REPORTED AN IMPROVEMENT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FROM BASELINE ON A DOCUMENTED POST-PROGRAM APPOINTMENT. IN RECOGNITION OF THE INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR REACHING AND TREATING DIABETICS, FIRSTHEALTH WAS RECOGNIZED IN RECENT YEARS WITH TWO NATIONAL AWARDS, THE JACKSON HEALTH CARE AWARD AND THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION NOVA AWARD. IN FISCAL 2021, THE PROGRAM RELIED ON TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGY TO MAINTAIN CARE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO PATIENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC. TASK FORCE SUPPORT AND POLICY WORK FIRSTHEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORTED COUNTY-BASED, DISEASE-SPECIFIC AND GRASSROOTS TASK FORCES TO COLLABORATE ON NEEDS IDENTIFICATION, RESOURCE ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. GROUPS SUPPORTED INCLUDE MOOREHEALTH, SAFE KIDS MID-CAROLINAS REGION, AND SANDHILLS OPIOID RESPONSE CONSORTIUM. THROUGH WORK ON TASK FORCES AND THOSE REFERENCED BELOW UNDER "CORPORATE INITIATIVES," RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WERE BUILT TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE POLICY AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL. CORPORATE INITIATIVES HEALTH IMPACT TEAMS WERE ESTABLISHED IN MOORE, MONTGOMERY, RICHMOND AND HOKE COUNTIES WITH THE ONGOING AGENDA OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. FHCS CREATED THIS CONCEPT IN EACH COUNTY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATION OF THESE COMMUNITY GROUPS COMPRISED OF PROFESSIONAL AND LAY LEADERS. EFFORTS WERE TARGETED AT HEALTH ISSUES SPECIFIC TO EACH COUNTY AS SUPPORTED BY A DATABASE OF HEALTH INDICATORS THAT ARE UPDATED LOCALLY BY FHCS EVERY THREE YEARS THROUGH A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED ASSESSMENT TOOL.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4CSUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY CASH AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS DURING FISCAL 2021, FIRSTHEALTH SUPPORTED HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS, DISTRIBUTED EQUIPMENT AND PROMOTED COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH INITIATIVES. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, IN FY 2021, FIRSTHEALTH SERVED AN ESTIMATED 6,900 PEOPLE AT A COST OF $1,547,005. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES THESE ACTIVITIES WERE GREATLY CURTAILED AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS IN FY 2021. FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDED 25 HOURS OF ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION, AND BOARD LEADERSHIP. FIRSTHEALTH PARTICIPATED IN AND PROVIDED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO COUNTY-BASED MULTI-AGENCY GROUPS INCLUDING MOOREHEALTH AND RICHMOND HEALTHY CAROLINIANS. ALSO, FIRSTHEALTH COORDINATES THE REGIONAL COALITION, SAFE KIDS MID-CAROLINAS, IN HOKE, MONTGOMERY, MOORE, RICHMOND AND SCOTLAND COUNTIES AS PART OF THE STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD INJURIES. THESE GROUPS HOSTED EVENTS SUCH AS BIKE RODEOS AND CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS. ADDITIONALLY, FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDED FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS TO RURAL, LOW-INCOME COUNTIES IN THE REGION. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, FIRSTHEALTH SERVED AN ESTIMATED 15,000 PEOPLE FOR A NET UNFUNDED BENEFIT COST OF $680 IN FISCAL 2021. FAMILY ASSISTANCE FIRSTHEALTH'S PASTORAL CARE SERVICES PROVIDED 244 FREE MEALS TO FAMILY MEMBERS STAYING WITH LOVED ONES IN THE HOSPITAL WHO COULD NOT AFFORD MEALS. THE COST TO FIRSTHEALTH FOR FREE MEALS PROVIDED IN FISCAL 2021 TOTALED $1,339. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021, CLARA'S HOUSE HOSTED 376 GUESTS WHO STAYED A TOTAL OF 707 ROOM NIGHTS. 289 OF THOSE GUESTS WERE FIRST TIME VISITORS. GUESTS TRAVELED A MEAN DISTANCE OF 87.5 MILES TO CLARA'S HOUSE WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF 2.5 NIGHTS. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CLARA'S HOUSE REMAINED OPENED IN 2021 AT A LIMITED CAPACITY OF 6 ROOMS AND HOUSED ONLY CANCER AND SURGICAL PATIENTS. WITH LODGING BEING CAREFULLY SUPERVISED, CLARA'S HOUSE PROVIDED MEETING SPACE FOR FIRSTHEALTH CLINICIANS TO LEARN, GROW AND GET AWAY FROM THE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT TO UNLOAD AND WIND DOWN. ADDITIONALLY, SHADOWLAWN WAS UTILIZED TO HOST PROGRAMMING FOR FIRSTHEALTH PHYSICIANS AND NURSES THROUGH THE PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AND THE NURSING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. CLARA'S HOUSE IS HOME TO THE CENTER FOR PROVIDER WELLBEING, WHICH PROVIDES PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND RESILIENCE TRAINING FOR FIRSTHEALTH PHYSICIANS AND NURSES SO THAT THEY CAN CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND CONTINUE TO CARE FOR OUR PATIENTS. SOME COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING RETURNED IN JULY 2021, TO INCLUDE ONCOLOGY ART THERAPY AND THE ONCOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP. CENTERING PRAYER, CLARA'S BOOK CLUB AND THE HEALING GARDEN VOLUNTEERS CONTINUED TO MEET. MOORE FREE AND CHARITABLE CLINIC THE MOORE FREE AND CHARITABLE CLINIC (MFCC) IS A PRIVATE, VOLUNTEER-BASED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT NO COST TO THE LIMITED-INCOME RESIDENTS OF MOORE COUNTY THAT LACK HEALTH CARE INSURANCE COVERAGE. FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDED DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TOTALING $100,000 IN FISCAL 2021 TO MFCC IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION. PATIENTS OF MFCC THAT REQUIRED INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT ACUTE CARE SERVICES WERE REFERRED TO FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOR CARE, GENERATING A TOTAL OF 7,484 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS IN FISCAL 2021. THE $2,785,792 COST OF PROVIDING THESE SERVICES IN FISCAL 2021 WAS ABSORBED BY FIRSTHEALTH. MEDICAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT / PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT ASSISTANCE FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AREA PHYSICIAN PRACTICES AND INDIVIDUAL PHYSICIANS FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF PHYSICIANS TO PRACTICE IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED BY THE FIVE FIRSTHEALTH HOSPITALS. UNDER FIRSTHEALTH'S MEDICAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN, RECRUITMENT ASSISTANCE IS APPROPRIATE TO: (1) ADD PHYSICIANS IN AN UNDER-SERVED GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION; (2) ADD OR ENHANCE A SERVICE OF THE HOSPITAL OR COMMUNITY; AND (3) INCREASE PHYSICIAN COVERAGE WHERE THERE IS AN EXISTING SHORTAGE. DURING FISCAL 2021, FIRSTHEALTH PARTICIPATED IN SEARCHES FOR SPECIALISTS IN CARDIOLOGY, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, PRIMARY CARE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, NEUROSURGERY AND HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY. FIRSTHEALTH ALSO FORGAVE APPROXIMATELY $232,379 IN PAYMENTS MADE IN PRIOR YEARS TOWARD THE RECRUITMENT OF SPECIALISTS TO PRACTICES IN FIRSTHEALTH'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (MOORE, MONTGOMERY, RICHMOND, HOKE, LEE AND SCOTLAND COUNTIES) WHEN THE FORGIVENESS CRITERIA WERE MET, AND THE PHYSICIAN HAD PROVIDED PATIENT CARE IN THE COMMUNITY OVER THAT FORGIVENESS PERIOD. IN ADDITION TO RECRUITMENT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO THE AREA PHYSICIAN PRACTICES, FIRSTHEALTH RECRUITED A TOTAL OF ELEVEN (11) PHYSICIANS AND SEVEN (7) MID-LEVEL PRACTITIONERS INTO ITS HOSPITALIST PROGRAMS IN FISCAL 2021. RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS INITIATIVES FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, DRAWING ON ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND MEDICAL ONCOLOGY SERVICES, PARTICIPATES IN SEVERAL RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS WITH STAFF PHYSICIANS. AT ANY POINT IN TIME IN FY 2021, THERE ARE 30-35 TRIALS OPEN. THE TRIALS COVER A VARIETY OF CANCER TYPES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LUNG, BREAST, KIDNEY, COLON, PROSTATE, AND GYNECOLOGY. ADDITIONALLY, SEVERAL CANCER PREVENTION AND QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES BEGUN IN PRIOR YEARS CONTINUED IN FISCAL YEAR 2021. THE TRIALS WERE CHOSEN TO MATCH THE POPULATION OF CANCER PATIENTS SEEN THROUGH THE FIRSTHEALTH CANCER CENTER AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE BEST RESEARCH TREATMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PROVIDING CLINICAL TRIALS FOR CANCER CARE IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THE FIRSTHEALTH CANCER CENTER TO MAINTAIN ITS ACOS COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER DESIGNATION. OUTSIDE OF ONCOLOGY, THERE ARE TRIALS OPEN IN URO-GYNECOLOGY, OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY, VASCULAR MEDICINE, PULMONOLOGY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC AND PEDIATRICS. A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY $393,231 IN EXTERNAL GRANT FUNDING AND INTERNAL FIRSTHEALTH FINANCIAL SUBSIDIES COVERED THE OPERATING COSTS OF THE RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS INITIATIVES IN FISCAL YEAR 2021. FIRSTHEALTH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE FIRSTHEALTH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE, QUALITY CARE FOR PERSONS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES AS WELL AS SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES. ALTHOUGH CANCER IS A COMMON DIAGNOSIS AMONG HOSPICE PATIENTS, MANY PATIENTS HAVE OTHER END-STAGE ILLNESSES, INCLUDING HEART DISEASE, PULMONARY DISEASE, RENAL DISEASE, LIVER DISEASE, NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS, ALZHEIMER'S, AIDS AND ADULT FAILURE TO THRIVE SYNDROME. FIRSTHEALTH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE IS ALSO THE HOME OF THE FIRSTHEALTH GRIEF RESOURCE & COUNSELING CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC AT NO COST. THE CENTER IS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF THE 11-BED INPATIENT HOSPICE HOUSE CAMPUS LOCATED IN PINEHURST, NC. THESE SERVICES ARE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED A LOSS DUE TO DEATHS, WHO ARE DEALING WITH A LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESS OR WHO ARE FACING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. MASTER'S-PREPARED COUNSELORS OFFER COUNSELING AND ASSESSMENTS AS WELL AS NUMEROUS SUPPORT GROUPS THAT ADDRESS LOSS. TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. DURING FISCAL 2021, FIRSTHEALTH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE DAILY CENSUS OF 221.8 PATIENTS IN SERVICE, UP FROM 193.8 IN FISCAL 2020.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BFIRSTHEALTH'S FORM 990 IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED MEMBERS OF ADMINISTRATION, INCLUDING THE CORPORATE CEO AND CFO, AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS. THE ENTIRE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE FIRSTHEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FIRSTHEALTH'S INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARER, DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN, LLP, ALSO CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF THE RETURN DURING THEIR PREPARATION PROCESS. ONCE THE RETURN IS SUCCESSFULLY E-FILED WITH THE IRS, A COPY OF THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FIRSTHEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION TO THE POSTING OF THE FIRSTHEALTH RETURN ON GUIDESTAR, A PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CFIRSTHEALTH STRIVES TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS AND HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST/DUALITY OF INTEREST POLICY THAT APPLIES TO ANY DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, OFFICER OR MEMBER OF A BOARD COMMITTEE, OR ANY EMPLOYEE WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST WITH ANY ORGANIZATION SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH OR IS IN AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL ADVERSARIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH FIRSTHEALTH. ANY COVERED INDIVIDUAL WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE CONFLICT TO THE DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT OR ISSUE. EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER OR MEMBER OF A BOARD COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS COMPLETES AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND ALL REPORTED CONFLICTS ARE REPORTED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE FIRSTHEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ALSO COMPLETE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS, WHICH ARE SUMMARIZED AND REVIEWED WITH SENIOR MANAGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15FIRSTHEALTH'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO THROUGH ITS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"). THE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE INDEPENDENT OF FIRSTHEALTH MANAGEMENT, HAVE NO PERSONAL INTEREST IN THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS, ARE NOT RELATED TO OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF ANY INDIVIDUAL WHOSE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS BEING REVIEWED, HAVE NO MATERIAL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH FIRSTHEALTH, AND ARE NOT PAID FOR THEIR SERVICES AS A BOARD MEMBER. THE COMMITTEE RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT PERIODIC COMPENSATION ANALYSES TO HELP ENSURE FIRSTHEALTH'S COMPENSATION PRACTICES AND COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE REASONABLE. THIS CONSULTANT PROVIDES ONLY ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO COMPENSATION MATTERS TO FIRSTHEALTH. TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE HIGHEST CALIBER OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS NEEDED TO SUSTAIN THE QUALITY OF THE HEALTHCARE FIRSTHEALTH PROVIDES TO THE COMMUNITIES THAT IT SERVES, COMPENSATION MUST BE COMPETITIVE WITH THAT PROVIDED BY OTHER COMPETING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA JOB MARKET. WHEN EXECUTIVE POSITIONS ARE FILLED, FIRSTHEALTH TYPICALLY CONDUCTS NATIONAL SEARCHES. FIRSTHEALTH BENCHMARKS AGAINST ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND MISSION, ACROSS THE REGION AND THE NATION. MARKET DATA IS ASSEMBLED FOR ALL ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (I.E. CASH COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES). COMPENSATION LEVELS REFLECT THE SCOPE OF THE CEO'S RESPONSIBILITIES, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY STANDING, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE. THE MOST RECENT REVIEW WAS PERFORMED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2020. A SIMILAR PROCESS TO THAT FOR THE CEO IS AFFECTED FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER CORPORATE OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF FIRSTHEALTH (I.E. USE OF INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, COMPARABLE INDUSTRY DATA, ETC.). THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS AND COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OTHER CORPORATE OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE MADE IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH FIRSTHEALTH'S BOARD-APPROVED COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE MOST RECENT YEAR REVIEW WAS PERFORMED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2020.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED TO THE DIGITAL ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION (DAC) WEBSITE AND FILED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING DEBT COVENANTS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GPROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 47,979,435. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 913,458. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 48,892,893. CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,145,219. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,109,151. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 22,254,370. CONSULTANT FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,655,216. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,655,216. PURCHASED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 43,008,489. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,268,639. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 65,277,128.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:GAIN ON SWAP MARKET ADJUSTMENT 16,044,181. LOSS ON ADVANCED REFUDNING 3. TRANSFER OF EQUITY -473,000.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Disregarded Entities IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdTotal IncomeTotalIncomeAmtEnd Of Year AssetsEndOfYearAssetsAmtBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt
FIRSTHEALTH PHYSICIANS GROUP LLC
155 MEMORIAL DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374463774942MEDICAL SERVICESNC-$32,418,000$14,887,000FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INC
STARFIRST LLC
155 MEMORIAL DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374561936354CAPTIVE INSURANCESC$5,645,000$31,612,000FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INC

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FOUNDATION OF FIRSTHEALTH INCBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1155 MEMORIAL DRIVEAddressLine1Txt
CityPINEHURSTCityNm
State AbbreviationNCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP28374ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN510191937EIN
Primary ActivitiesFUNDRAISINGPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateNCLegalDomicileStateCd
Exempt Code Section501(C)(3)ExemptCodeSectionTxt
Public Charity StatusLINE 12B, IIPublicCharityStatusTxt

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Controlled OrganizationYes (1)ControlledOrganizationInd

Id Related Org Txbl Partnership IdRelatedOrgTxblPartnershipGrp (6 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtPredominant Income TypePredominantIncomeTypeTxtShare Of Total IncomeShareOfTotalIncomeAmtShare Of EOY AssetsShareOfEOYAssetsAmtDisproportionate AllocationsDisproportionateAllocationsIndGeneral Or Managing PartnerGeneralOrManagingPartnerIndOwnershipOwnershipPct
FIRSTIMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS LLC
155 MEMORIAL DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374300313534MEDICAL SERVICESNCFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCRELATED-$10,221$381,365000.50000
SURGERY CENTER OF PINEHURST LLC
10 FIRSTVILLAGE DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374680561185MEDICAL SERVICESNCFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCRELATED$858,649$16,163,0910Yes (1)0.40000
FIRSTCAROLINACARE INSURANCE SERVICES LLC
42 MEMORIAL DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374261708544INSURANCE SERVICESNCFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCRELATED-$242$36,246000.51000
SURGERY CENTER OF PINEHURST PROPERTIES LLC
155 MEMORIAL DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374680561188REAL ESTATENCFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCRELATED$86,552$3,085,498000.92550
CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER OF SCOTLAND COUNTY LLC
155 MEMORIAL DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374262335801MEDICAL SERVICESNCFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCRELATED$178,951$1,360,350000.50000
SOUTHERN PINES DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING LLC
PO BOX 3000PINEHURSTNC28374813062889MEDICAL SERVICESNCFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCRELATED-$94,624000.50000

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtEntity TypeEntityTypeTxtShare Of Total IncomeShareOfTotalIncomeAmtShare Of EOY AssetsShareOfEOYAssetsAmtOwnershipOwnershipPctControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
FIRSTHEALTH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC
155 MEMORIAL DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374561885149HEALTHCARE SERVICESNCFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCC-$2,000-$21,0001.00000Yes (1)
FIRSTCAROLINACARE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
42 MEMORIAL DRIVEPINEHURSTNC28374331160597INSURANCE COMPANYNCFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS INCC0.20000Yes (1)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsYes (1)ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationYes (1)DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgYes (1)AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org0RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees Sharing0PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgYes (1)TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (1)TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (7 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmt
FIRSTIMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS LLC
S$447,745
SURGERY CENTER OF PINEHURST LLC
S$580,000
SURGERY CENTER OF PINEHURST PROPERTIES LLC
S$580,006
FOUNDATION OF FIRSTHEALTH INC
C$6,287,121
FOUNDATION OF FIRSTHEALTH INC
J$53,364
FOUNDATION OF FIRSTHEALTH INC
P$1,090,696
FOUNDATION OF FIRSTHEALTH INC
Q$1,057,515