2025-08-15T14:56:11-05:00 2024-09-30 390758449 WIPFLI LLP 1502 LONDON ROAD SUITE 200 DULUTH MN 55812 990 2023-10-01 010234189 NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER NORT 2078343155 194 E MAIN STREET FORT KENT ME 04743 AARON TEACHOUT CFO 2078343155 2025-08-15 1 1 MICHAEL J PETERSON CPA P01833529 2187224705 2025-08-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JEFF ZEWE 194 E MAIN STREET FORT KENT ME 04743 70595675 0 X WWW.NMMC.ORG X 1948 ME ACUTE CARE & LONG TERM CARE HOSPITAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FACILITY. 11 10 607 24 4025544 0 1718576 3674842 65501158 64703275 1408067 2166424 43081 44930 68670882 70589471 0 7497 0 0 37457659 35832179 0 0 0 34707443 34767868 72165102 70607544 -3494220 -18073 105858864 105352233 62998752 62041159 42860112 43311074 X THE MISSION OF NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER IS TO PROVIDE, COORDINATE, OR SUPPORT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES' QUALITY OF LIFE BY IMPROVING HEALTH STATUS. 0 1 61494995 7497 60407522 MEDICAL CARE & ANCILLARY SERVICES, NURSING HOME & SKILLED SERVICES, PHYSICIAN SERVICES. 61494995 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 232 0 607 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X AARON TEACHOUT 2078343155 194 E MAIN STREET FORT KENT ME 04743 JAMES HARRIS MD DIRECTOR 50.00 X 574072 0 29504 DONALD GUIMOND CHAIR 1.50 X X 0 0 0 ERIN SOUCY VICE-CHAIR 1.50 X X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS CYR DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 GISELE DIONNE DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 JOHN EZZY DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 NORMAN FOURNIER DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 STEVEN OUELLETTE DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 STEVEN PELLETIER DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 LUCIE TABOR DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 DAN VAILLANCOURT DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 JEFF ZEWE PRESIDENT/CEO 50.00 X 409771 0 27727 AARON TEACHOUT TREASURER/CFO 50.00 X 297248 0 0 ALAIN BOIS SECRETARY/COO 50.00 X 228147 0 20324 DR SHAHRIAR ANOUSHFAR GENERAL SURGEON 50.00 X 945510 0 40091 DR WALTER DOERFLER ER PHYSICIAN 50.00 X 519200 0 21133 DR DANAE KERSCHNER PHYSICIAN 50.00 X 389231 0 12083 DR MARK OVERTON PHYSICIAN 50.00 X 922653 0 28505 DR SILWANA SIDORCZUK PHYSICIAN 50.00 X 573688 0 35839 DR ERIK ST PIERRE PAST DIRECTOR/PHYSICIAN 50.00 X 507394 0 30931 5366914 0 246137 55 1 1 0 COMPLETERX LTD 3200 WILCREST DR SUITE 250 HOUSTON TX 77042 PHARMACY CONSULTING/STAFFING SERVICE 5279570 CERNER CORPORATION PO BOX 959156 ST LOUIS MO 631959156 SOFTWARE SERVICES 1523567 FREED MAXICK PO BOX 8000 BUFFALO NY 14267 CONSULTING SERVICES 984126 AB STAFFING SOLUTIONS LLC 3451 S MERCY RD 102 GILBERT AZ 85297 STAFFING AGENCY 979704 CLINICAL COLLEAGUES INC PO BOX 824246 PHILADELPHIA PA 191824246 ANESTHESIA CONSULTING/STAFFING SERVICE 926453 13 34193 532135 3108514 3674842 PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 623000 56500842 56500842 RETAIL PHARMACY 456110 4025544 4025544 4176889 3906680 270209 64703275 2162957 2162957 50204 0 50204 50204 50204 3467 0 3467 3467 3467 930 34193 6204 -5274 -5274 70589471 60407522 4025544 2481563 X 7497 7497 970436 870410 100026 30039842 26778606 3261236 426028 382116 43912 2406025 2158029 247996 1989848 1773555 216293 115840 115840 158902 128711 30191 589956 589956 10476273 7607407 2868866 38440 38440 597397 418178 179219 1751007 1470846 280161 1489991 1177093 312898 178212 128313 49899 535604 482044 53560 3404306 3063875 340431 891594 802435 89159 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 11107816 10813350 294466 HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TAX 1274725 1274725 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 1256745 1256745 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 412459 412459 488601 488601 70607544 61494995 9112549 0 343385 3688307 26121555 12243017 562975 3080648 6868776 6290381 41417 15063 1359943 1188787 886350 572478 104598604 46488488 49058092 58110116 8975899 9330374 90024 90024 4195280 3424468 7355168 7318570 105858864 105352233 8168130 8806047 51327395 50140051 327863 261946 1260802 724039 1914562 2109076 62998752 62041159 X 41694991 41998971 1165121 1312103 42860112 43311074 105858864 105352233 X -18073 322053 146982 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9099 9099 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: THE HOSPITAL PAYS DUES TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, A PORTION OF WHICH IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING EXPENSES. THESE ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THEIR MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THE LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS THEIR MEMBER HOSPITALS TO BETTER SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. 363800 363800 46310438 24356015 21954423 26069906 22132473 3937433 31854460 31854460 58110116 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 2109076 CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE 422251 ESTIMATED THIRD-PARTY PAYOR SETTLEMENTS 2818126 INSURANCE CLAIMS RECEIVABLE 1566167 OTHER RECEIVABLES 222814 CAPITAL LEASE 180136 7318570 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 2109076 2109076 X PART X, LINE 2: THE MEDICAL CENTER AND VMA ARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE), AND ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE MEDICAL CENTER'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THE MEDICAL CENTER HAS MAINTAINED ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. TOUR DE LA VALLEE 35123 34193 930 75 750 5379 35123 34193 930 75 750 5379 6204 -5274 1 1 X 1 X 1 X 0 1 0 1 1 59838 59838 0.00080 7394443 6731801 662642 0.00940 7454281 6731801 722480 0.01020 35527174 31127013 4400161 0.06230 7347 7347 0.00010 35534521 31127013 4407508 0.06240 42988802 37858814 5129988 0.07260 1 9614598 9992438 -377840 X 1 1 2 1 NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER 194 E MAIN STREET FORT KENT ME 04743 WWW.NMMC.ORG 39668 X X X 2 FOREST HILL 20 BOLDUC AVENUE FORT KENT ME 04743 WWW.NMMC.ORG 40018 X LICENSED HOSPITAL RELATED FACILITY NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER 1 0 0 1 X X X X X X X X X 21 1 1 1 1 X WWW.NMMC.ORG/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT X 1 23 1 WWW.NMMC.ORG/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT 0 1 X 150.000000000000 200.000000000000 1 1 X X X 1 X HTTP://WWW.NMMC.ORG/BILLING/ X HTTP://WWW.NMMC.ORG/BILLING/ X HTTP://WWW.NMMC.ORG/BILLING/ X X X X X X 1 X 0 X X X X 1 X 0 0 NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) WAS DEVELOPED BY A GROUP OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HOSPITAL PARTNERS TO CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE IN THE ST. JOHN VALLEY. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED DATA FROM VARIOUS DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY THE PRIORITIES IN THE CHNA. TARGET AUDIENCE WAS ANYONE WITH A VESTED INTEREST IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE INCLUDING MEDICAL STAFF, COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING SECTORS WEREREPRESENTED:- COUNTY OF AROOSTOOK- NORTHERN MAINE GENERAL- GREATER FORT KENT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES- AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM- TOWN OF MADAWASKA- UMFK- ST JOHN VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- FORT KENT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER- MADAWASKA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER- U. MAINE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION- LIFE BY DESIGN- TOWN OF FORT KENT- ST JOHN VALLEY ASSOCIATES- VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOLS- AROOSTOOK AGENCY ON AGING- HOPE AND JUSTICE PROJECT- EMERGENCY AND RESCUE LEADERS FROM FORT KENT AND MADAWASKA- COMMUNITY MEMBERS NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: ATTENTION WAS TAKEN TO INCLUDE A BROAD REPRESENTATION FROM THE COMMUNITY. THIS TOOK PLACE IN TWO WAYS. FIRST, THESTAKEHOLDERS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC FORUMS. SECOND, FOUR WORK GROUPS WERE CONVENED TO ADDRESS EACH OF THE FOUR PRIORITIES SELECTED. A FACILITATOR WAS IDENTIFIED FOR EACH GROUP TO LEAD THE ONGOING DISCUSSION AND WORK TO ADDRESS STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS FOR EACH OF THE PRIORITIES.THE FOLLOWING SECTORS WERE REPRESENTED:- AMHC- UMFK NURSING DIVISION- NMMC DIRECTOR OF NURSING- NMMC PHARMACIST- LIFE BY DESIGN- AGENCY ON AGING- NMMC CARE MANAGER- VALLEY SCHOOL SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR- UMFK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- U. MAINE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION- NMMC SOCIAL WORKER- NMMC NDPP TRAINER PA- HOPE & JUSTICE- NMMC FINANCIAL COUNSELOR- NMMC PRACTICE COORDINATOR- NMMC COMMUNITY EDUCATOR- POWER OF PREVENTION- FK HIGH SCHOOL WELLNESS- NMMC PSYCH UNIT LEADER- FK RECREATION DIRECTOR- UMFK STUDENT- NMMC COMMUNICATIONS- CATHOLIC CHARITIES- FK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT- FRANK NETTER MEDICAL SCHOOL- MAINE HEALTH CENTER FOR TOBACCO INDEPENDENCE NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE FOLLOWING HOSPITALS WERE INCLUDED IN THE COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT: CARY MEDICAL CENTER, DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL, MAINE COAST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MAYO REGIONAL HOSPITAL, MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL, MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL, NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, ANDREDINGTON-FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL. NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH CENTER - ST. JOHN VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, FORT KENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND NURSING DIVISIONS - FISH RIVER RURAL HEALTH CENTER - HEALTHY MAINE PARTNERSHIPS - UNIVERSITY OF MAINE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - TOWN GOVERNMENT AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS - LIFE BY DESIGN MENTAL HEALTH - CLERGY - AROOSTOOK AGENCY ON AGING. NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: THE ST. JOHN VALLEY ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN POSTED ON THE NMMC WEBSITE SINCE LATE 2014S. THIS REPORT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FREE UPON REQUEST. EACH YEAR, THEREAFTER, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 ETC., AN UPDATED REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER WEBSITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ACCESS THE UPDATES. THE FOUR KEY PRIORITIES THAT NMMC HAS BEEN WORKING ON AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT ACTIONS TAKEN ARE AS FOLLOWS:1-ADDRESSING GAPS IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH REMAINS ON THE ACTION PLAN FOR NMMC. WE HAVE SUCCEEDED IN DECREASING WAIT TIME FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (BH) PATIENTS IN OUR ED BY STREAMLINING PROCESSES AND WORKING WITH OTHER LOCAL BH EXPERTS IN THE AREA TO ASSIST WITH THE STREAMLINING, INCLUDING INCREASED CRISIS WORK IN THE ED. WE HAVE ALSO ESTABLISHED OUTREACH WITH SEVERAL STAKEHOLDERS AT DIFFERENT HEALTHCARE FACILITIES STATEWIDE, CREATING THE OPTIONS FOR INCREASED BED AVAILABILITY AND BETTER OUTPATIENT SERVICES. WE PARTNERED WITH A NATIONAL BH SPECIALIST ORGANIZATION TO AID IN BEST PRACTICE PROCESS AS WELL AS RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND IN HELPING WITH BED AVAILABILITY. ASIDE FROM HIRING A BH FNP IN 2023, WE HAVE ALSO BEEN UTILIZING THE SERVICES OF LOCUM FNP'S IN THE BH DEPARTMENTS IN-PATIENT UNIT. THIS IS ALSO COMBINED WITH UTILIZING LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS. LAST, WE HAVE BEEN MAXIMIZING THE AVAILABILITY OF ALL OUR IN-PATIENT BEDS BY CONDUCTING DAILY OUTREACH TO AREA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND GIVING UPDATED BED AVAILABILITY NUMBERS. 2-REDUCING SUBSTANCE ABUSE THIS INITIATIVE IS CONTINUING AS DESCRIBED LAST YEAR. IT IS AN INITIATIVE THAT WE ARE EXPANDING WITH THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE AREA COMMUNITIES AND INCREASE DEMAND FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS AND TREATMENT. THROUGH OUR FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICE AND THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OFFICE WE HAVE WORKED WITH THE PRACTITIONERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AIDES SUCH AS SUBOXONE AND OUTPATIENT SERVICE TO MONITOR AND GUIDE THE PATIENT TO A HOPEFUL RECOVERY. REDUCING SUBSTANCE ABUSE GOES HAND IN HAND WITH OUR MENTAL HEALTH WORK AND THE PLAN OF ACTION TO INCREASE ACCESS BY SHORTENING WAIT TIMES AND OFFERING MORE AVAILABILITY, DIRECTLY INCREASING THE QUALITY OF SERVICE.3-REDUCE OF ALLEVIATE POVERTYPOVERTY AND LOWER INCOME SUPPORT HAVE EVOLVED INTO A DAILY PLAN OF ACTION. WE PARTNERED WITH THE AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM (ACAP) IN ORDER TO OFFER MEALS TO LOW INCOME AND WELL AS PARTNERING WITH THE UNITED WAY BY OFFERING A LOCATION FOR THEM TO HOUSE THEIR FREE TAX PREP PROGRAM TO LOW OR LOWER INCOME. WE ALSO SUPPORTED THE UNITED WAYS FUNDRAISING TURKEY DRIVE THROUGH MONETARY DONATION, OF WHICH THE MONEY WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR LOCAL PANTRIES. NMMC ALSO DONATED A PALLET OF FROZEN TURKEYS TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES IN THE ST. JOHN VALLEY. IN AN EFFORT TO GET COMMUNITY MEMBERS OUT IN PUBLIC AND INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES, WE SPONSORED MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK, HALLOWEEN OUTING FOR CHILDREN IN OUR SERVICE AREA AND A BIKE RALLY FOR ALL AGES WHICH IN TURN ALSO RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL NON-PROFITS THAT BENEFIT THE AREA COMMUNITY MEMBERS.4- IMPROVE ELDER SERVICESNMMC CONTINUES TO OFFER MEALS IN THE CAFETERIA FOR THE ELDERLY AT NO COST ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR INCREASED SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL PANTRIES HAS ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO THE SAFE EATING OF THE ELDERLY POPULATION. WE ARE IN THE FINAL STAGES OF BUILDING A NEW, STATE OF THE ART NURSING HOME FACILITY, WHICH WILL INCLUDE PRIVATE ROOMS AND A HOSPICE ROOM FOR THE BEST END OF LIFE CARE AND NEW DAY ROOM AREAS FOR OPTIMAL RESIDENT COMFORT, HAPPINESS AND LONG-TERM MENTAL STATUS. OUR SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS ALSO CONTINUALLY WORKING TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AREA LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES IN ORDER TO ENSURE WE ARE AWARE OF ALL BED AVAILABILITIES DUE TO THE INCREASED DEMAND IN THE ST. JOHN VALLEY. 5 - NMMC HAS RE-IMPLEMENTED THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF 12 TO 15 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ORDER TO GATHER CONCERNS AND SHARE UPDATES THAT ARE IMPERATIVE TO BETTERING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE CITIZENS IN THE ST. JOHN VALLEY. THE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF VARYING AGE RANGES AND SOCIAL STATUS, IN AN EFFORT TO HAVE TRUE AND CURRENT INPUT. THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS ALSO PROVIDED A SUMMARY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES: 1. ADDRESS GAPS IN COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES2. WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE USE IN THE COMMUNITY3. TO FIND WAYS TO ALLEVIATE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH RELATED TO POVERTY IN THE COMMUNITY4. TO IMPROVE ELDER CARE SERVICES IN THE ST JOHN VALLEY SO PEOPLE CAN LIVE QUALITY LIVES AT HOME FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE AND THEN RECEIVE QUALITY CARE IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES IF REMAINING AT HOME BECOMES POSSIBLE.IT HAS ADDRESSED THESE PRIORITIES AS DESCRIBED BELOW: PRIORITY 1 MENTAL HEALTH ACTION STEPS - MEMBER OF THE MAINE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNCIL - STREAMLINED ADMISSION PROCESS THROUGH THE EMERGENCY ROOM BY ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR AMHC CRISIS WORKER TO EVALUATE PATIENTS FIRST TO MAKE REFERRALS FOR ADMISSIONS. NMMC PROVIDERS AND STAFF ARE NOW EVALUATING EMERGENCY ROOM PATIENT FOR ADMISSIONS, THEREFORE DECREASING LENGTH OF STAY IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM - ADDED A RESOURCE NURSE POSITION TO OUR INPATIENT UNITS WHO CALLS DELAY REFERRING HOSPITALS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS UPDATING THEM ON CURRENT BED STATUS AND FACILITATING REFERRALS AND ADMISSIONS - ADDED A COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR ROLE TO INCREASE OUTREACH FOR OUTPATIENT SERVICES - INCREASED INPATIENT ADMISSIONS BY 18% SINCE 2021 - NMMC CONTINUES TO HAVE A PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY AND FACILITATES THE OUT OF DARKNESS WALK SUPPORTING SUICIDE PREVENTION ANNUALLY - SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ON MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS BEING PROMOTED - ADDING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - SUCH AS A NEW PSYCHIATRIST, A MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND CONTINUES TO RECRUIT - INCREASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO MADAWASKA BY AN ADDITIONAL TWO DAYS PER WEEK - SCREENING ALL PATIENTS SEEN IN PRIMARY CARE SERVICES WITH APPROPRIATE REFERRALS BEING MADE AS NEEDED - IMPLEMENTED TELEHEALTH SERVICES FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH VISITS - PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY - ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AFFLICTIONS - COO REMAINS ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE MAINE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNCILPRIORITY 2 - COORDINATES COMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE STIGMA AROUND THE TOPIC OF SUBSTANCE USE AND TO RAISE AWARENESS OF EXISTING RESOURCES. THIS INCLUDES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS - SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ON SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION - SUBOXONE THERAPY IS OFFERED IN OUR PRIMARY CARE NETWORK - NARCOTICS PRESCRIPTION CONTRACTS IS IMPLEMENTED IN OUR PROVIDER PRACTICES - MEDICATION ASSISTED THERAPY (MAT) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED IN OUR EMERGENCY ROOMPRIORITY 3 POVERTY ACTION STEPS - REVISED CHARITY POLICY AND IMPLEMENTED NEW STRATEGIES WITH THE REFERRALS PROCESS ON SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - PRICE TRANSPARENCY POSTED ON THE NMMC WEBSITE - PROVIDE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND MARKETPLACE - SOCIAL SERVICES UTILIZE ON ALL ADMISSIONS A SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF HEALTH TO BETTER IDENTIFY AT RISK POPULATION AND DEVELOP RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEM - ENHANCE THE TOUR DE LA VALLEE TO INCREASE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING TRAVELS FOR CANCER CARE - REMAINED A KEY EMPLOYER SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND WELL-BEING OF OUR EMPLOYEES - COO REMAINS ACTIVE AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE AROOSTOOK REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO ENSURE ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION IN OUR CATCHMENT AREA FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEEDPRIORITY 4 ELDER CARE ACTION STEPS - NMMC STARTED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW NURSING WITH 45 PRIVATE ROOMS FOR ALL OF ITS RESIDENTS - ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAMING FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AFFLICTIONS - ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY REHAB PROGRAMING - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM TO POST-ACUTE CARE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE CARE WITHIN THE FACILITIES ON A REGULAR BASIS - REINSTATING OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES - ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS THAT OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION - FACILITATES THE ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 24: INDIVIDUALS ARE BILLED AT GROSS AMOUNTS AND CHARGES ARE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY, IF THEY QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE. 2 1 - FOREST HILL LONG TERM CARE 25 BOLDUC AVENUE FORT KENT ME 04743 LTC 2 - ACADIA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 460 MAIN STREET MADAWASKA ME 04756 RHC PART VI, LINE 2: PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5 FOR A DESCRIPTION OF NMMC'S ASSESSMENT PROCESS. PART VI, LINE 3: WE NOTIFY PATIENTS AND CUSTOMERS ABOUT ACCESS TO ASSISTANCE IN VARIOUS WAYS. THE SIMPLEST WAY IS THE SIGNAGE, PAMPHLETS, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL LOCATED AROUND THE ORGANIZATION AND IN VARIOUS OFFICES. IN EVERY PATIENT ACCESS/PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES AREA IS A SIGN EXPLAINING THE AVAILABILITY OF FREE/DISCOUNTED CARE AND THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. THERE ARE ALSO PAMPHLETS LOCATED IN THE OUTPATIENT AREAS EXPLAINING FREE/DISCOUNTED CARE AND PROVIDING INFORMATION ON MAINECARE. FOR INPATIENTS, THERE IS A BOOK IN EACH ROOM WHICH PROVIDES ALL THE INFORMATION ON ALL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE.THROUGH THE PATIENT ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT, WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE STATEMENTS. WE ALSO COUNSEL PATIENTS ON THE PHONE ABOUT ALL THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE WHETHER IT IS MEDICAID OR A HOSPITAL PROGRAM. PART VI, LINE 4: NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER IS A 94 LICENSED BED (27 A&P WHICH INCLUDES SWING BEDS, 6 ICU BEDS, 16 PSYCH BEDS, AND 45 SNF BEDS), FULL-SERVICE, ACUTE-CARE, NOT-FOR PROFIT HOSPITAL LOCATED IN FORT KENT, MAINE (AROOSTOOK COUNTY). THE HOSPITAL IS ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION AND ITS MISSION IS TO SERVE ITS COMMUNITIES WITH EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH CARE. ITS SERVICES INCLUDE ACUTE INPATIENT, PSYCH INPATIENT, SNF, 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CENTER, DIAGNOSTIC, AND SURGICAL SERVICES. ALONG WITH THESE HOSPITAL SERVICES, THE HOSPITAL EMPLOYS/CONTRACTS WITH THE MAJORITY OF PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE PHYSICIANS IN THE AREA. PART VI, LINE 5: NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER IS A LOCAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL THAT SERVES ITS LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. NORTHERN MAINE PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SLIDING SCALE DISCOUNTS TO SELF-PAY AND LOW-INCOME PATIENTS. ALSO THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS INCLUDING MEDICARE, MEDICAID, VA, AND TRICARE. THE VOLUNTEER BOARD OF TRUSTEES SETS THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR THE HOSPITAL AND IS COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM THE HOSPITAL'S SERVICE AREA. THIS GROUP IS MADE UP OF LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, PROFESSIONALS, AND RETIREES. NORTHERN MAINE'S NON-PROFIT STATUS ALLOWS THE HOSPITAL TO REINVEST ANY EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSE BACK INTO THE HOSPITAL TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE THE MEDICAL CARE IT DELIVERS. THE HOSPITAL ALLOWS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DIFFICULT. THE HOSPITAL IS THE MAIN EMPLOYER FOR THE LOCAL PHYSICIANS, INCLUDING SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO BE ACCESSED OUT OF THE AREA. PART VI, LINE 6: N/A PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATES ME X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 DR SHAHRIAR ANOUSHFAR GENERAL SURGEON 497629 0 381324 0 66557 0 9900 0 30191 0 985601 0 0 0 DR MARK OVERTON PHYSICIAN 434664 0 458683 0 29306 0 0 0 28505 0 951158 0 0 0 DR SILWANA SIDORCZUK PHYSICIAN 306788 0 238014 0 28886 0 9900 0 25939 0 609527 0 0 0 JAMES HARRIS MD DIRECTOR 460357 0 100000 0 13715 0 4410 0 25094 0 603576 0 0 0 DR WALTER DOERFLER ER PHYSICIAN 509040 0 0 0 10160 0 0 0 21133 0 540333 0 0 0 DR ERIK ST PIERRE PAST DIRECTOR/PHYSICIAN 428444 0 74077 0 4873 0 9900 0 21031 0 538325 0 0 0 JEFF ZEWE PRESIDENT/CEO 358481 0 50000 0 1290 0 9900 0 17827 0 437498 0 0 0 DR DANAE KERSCHNER PHYSICIAN 297880 0 90857 0 494 0 9748 0 2335 0 401314 0 0 0 AARON TEACHOUT TREASURER/CFO 297248 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 297248 0 0 0 ALAIN BOIS SECRETARY/COO 211306 0 0 0 16841 0 4340 0 15984 0 248471 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 JEFFREY ZEWE, CEO, RECEIVED A PERFORMANCE BONUS, WHICH WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. A MAINE HEALTH AND HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY 010314384 56042RUP5 2019-11-06 40862459 NEW MONEY 0 0 0 B MAINE HEALTH AND HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY 010314384 56042RUP3 2022-06-02 51813736 NEW MONEY & REFUNDING 0 0 0 A 29748609 15820042 981150 293305 209443 7361187 6974957 2020 1 0 1 1 B 16059299 42339170 2685563 4100272 460452 154670 5537883 1817 29398513 0 0 1 1 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 B 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 A 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 B 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 A 0 B 0 MICHELLE PLOURDE FAMILY MEMBER OF PETER SIROIS, FORMER CEO 12252 EMPLOYMENT 7/22/24 - 8/31/24 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 NMMC CLOSED ITS CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCH UNIT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND THOROUGHLY REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND CONTROLLER. THE COMPLETED FORM IS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE FORM BEING FILED. IN ADDITION, CEO HAS DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SENDING TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AND HAS OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST ANY EDITS. WHEN THE FORMS ARE SENT TO BOARD MEMBERS, THEY ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CEO OR CFO WITH QUESTIONS. ANY QUESTIONS ARE RESPONDED TO IMMEDIATELY UPON REQUEST AND AT THE FOLLOWING FINANCE OR BOARD MEETINGS, CFO PROVIDES ABILITY FOR ANYONE TO ASK ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS. FINANCE COMMITTEE MAY REQUEST A FORMAL/DETAILED PRESENTATION BY CONSULTANTS IF DEEMED NECESSARY BUT HAVE NOT REQUESTED THAT LEVEL OF REVIEW RECENTLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, BOARD MEMBERS MUST READ THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, AND RETURN THE SIGNED STATEMENT TO ADMINISTRATION. IF TOPICS ARISE WHERE A MEMBER HAS AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE GROUP WILL DETERMINE THE LEVEL TO WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL MAY BE INVOLVED IN DISCUSSIONS AND THE MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT WILL NOT HAVE A VOTE. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE MEMBER WILL BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AND CAN ONLY REJOIN WHEN THE BOARD HAS MOVED ON TO A DIFFERENT TOPIC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO USING COMPENSATION STUDIES AND COMPARABILITY DATA. THE CEO DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IN A SIMILAR MANNER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,464,498. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,683,627. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,148,125. MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 858,462. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 323,739. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,182,201. PURCHASED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,114,676. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 797,475. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,912,151. OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 169,771. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 64,025. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 233,796. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: INCREASE IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS 146,982.