2025-08-15T10:34:49+00:00 2024-09-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 500 Ridgefield Court Asheville NC 28806 990 2023-10-01 043633263 WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WACC 8435208617 PO BOX 421718 GEORGETOWN SC 29442 BRUCE P BAILEY CEO 8435277102 2025-08-15 true Amy Bibby P00445891 8282542254 2025-08-05 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BRUCE P BAILEY PO BOX 421718 GEORGETOWN SC 29442 225624428 false X WWW.TIDELANDSHEALTH.ORG X 2002 SC TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO THE CITIZENS OF GEORGETOWN CO. AND SURROUNDING AREAS. X 17 12 0 31 0 0 76386 42376 200365951 225109457 44039 15531 5650693 457064 206137069 225624428 0 0 0 0 59434340 61186429 0 0 0 128350949 138398742 187785289 199585171 18351780 26039257 359318821 273882096 124033381 12523469 235285440 261358627 We help people live better lives through better health. false false 159228108 225109457 WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROVIDES QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO THE RESIDENTS OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS A 124 BED ACUTE CARE FACILITY LOCATED IN MURRELLS INLET, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE HOSPITAL WAS ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2002 FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A COMMUNITY SATELLITE HOSPITAL IN THE NORTHERN PART OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY. THE HOSPITAL WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEALTH FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND ITS OUTLYING AREAS. THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AS A CHARITABLE PURPOSE UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501 (C)(3). REVENUE RULE 69-545, 1969-2 C.B. 117, AS MODIFIED BY REC. RUL. 83-157, 1983-2 C.B. 94, SETS FORTH THE FACTORS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES WILL CONSIDER IN DETERMINING WHETHER A NONPROFIT HOSPITAL QUALIFIES FOR TAX EXEMPT STATUS. THE HOSPITAL OPERATES ITS FACILITIES IN A MANNER DESCRIBED IN REV. RULING 69-545, SUPRA. THE HOSPITAL HAS A BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMPOSED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS AND PHYSICIANS. AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF IS MAINTAINED BY THE HOSPITAL, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS. ALSO, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY CARE TO ANYONE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT, INCLUDING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, THE HOSPITAL FURNISHED CHARITY CARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,616,190. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING PATIENT CHARITY CARE, AND IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES CAR SEATS TO FAMILIES AND NEWBORN INFANTS WHO DO NOT PRESENTLY HAVE OR CANNOT AFFORD TO PURCHASE ONE. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES FREE TAXI SERVICE THROUGH AN AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT CANNOT AFFORD OR ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORTION TO THEIR RESIDENCE OR HEALTHCARE SERVICE. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PARTICIPATES IN STATE PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE BEST CHANCE NETWORK, WHICH TARGETS LOW-INCOME WOMEN FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE TESTING. THE HOSPITAL IS PART OF THE GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM WHICH PERIODICALLY CONDUCTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SCREENING, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. AMONG THESE ARE CHOLESTEROL AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, PERIODIC HEALTH FAIRS HELD THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA WHICH OFFER A VARIETY OF HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION AND SCREENINGS, SUCH AS GLUCOSE, CHOLESTEROL, BLOOD PRESSURE, BODY FAT ANALYSIS, AND A LABORATORY BLOOD PROFILE. THE HOSPITAL SYSTEM'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF CLASSES AND LECTURE SERIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING CPR, WEIGHT CONTROL, SMOKING CESSATION, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, PRE-NATAL AND INFANT NUTRITION, AND OTHERS. 159228108 true true false true false false false false false true false false true true true false true false false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false true X 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 17 12 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false SC X X Erin Shaffer Beadle EVP & CFO 8435208617 606 BLACK RIVER ROAD GEORGETOWN SC 29440 Mr Julian A Reynolds Jr Chairman 0.5 2.6 X X 0 0 0 Mr Robert L Jones Vice Chairman 0.5 2.6 X X 0 0 0 Ms Judith K Ingle Secretary/Treasurer 0.5 2.6 X X 0 0 0 Dr Christine Gerber Trustee & Physician 0.5 2.6 X 9048 9048 0 Dr Christopher Bach Trustee & Physician 0.5 42.6 X 0 1116604 29091 Dr Desmond Young Vice Chief of Staff & Physician 0.5 2.6 X 13204 13204 0 Dr Marthena Morant Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Dr Michael J Ratliffe Chief of Staff & Physician 0.5 2.6 X 12587 12587 0 Mr Dan Stacy Jr Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Mr Daniel Scheffing Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Mr Francis B Ford Jr Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Mr J Edward Norris III Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Mr Mark Nash Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Mr Tony Jordan Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Mr Willie Shelley Jr Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Ray Funnye Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Tony Cox Trustee 0.5 2.6 X 0 0 0 Bruce Bailey President & CEO 1.0 41.1 X 0 699234 33807 Elizabeth Ward Executive Vice President & CFO 1.0 41.1 X 0 497045 31588 Gayle Resetar EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO 1.0 41.1 X 0 467602 23093 Phil Dulberger Executive Vice President & Chief Physician Executive 1.0 41.1 X 0 575241 29477 Catherine Gillespie Physician Assistant 40.0 0 X 179070 0 18051 Darrell Willm Sr Director Pharmacy 12.0 28.0 X 66218 154508 25458 Kelly Edwards Director Pharmacy 16.0 24.0 X 83646 125469 22627 Kirsi Matthews Pharmacy Coordinator 40.0 0 X 175497 0 21968 Lesley Hastings Sr Director Surgical Svcs 20.0 20.0 X 85891 85891 24520 625161 3756433 259680 71 true true true Sodexo Inc PO Box 360170 Pittsburgh PA 15251 Dietary & Housekeeping 5167779 Palmetto Emergency Physicians 86 Shorebird Loop Pawleys Island SC 29585 Emergency Physician Services 4675402 Inlet Anesthesia Consultants 130 Preservation Circle Pawleys Island SC 29585 Anesthesia Services 3173170 Qualivis LLC 5930 Cornerstone Court West Suite 300 San Diego CA 92121 Contract Clinical Staff 2543997 Laboratory Corporation of America PO Box 12140 Burlington NC 27216 Laboratory Services 1649937 69 42376 42376 Net Patient Service Revenue 621400 220678378 220678378 Pharmacy 456110 2971614 2971614 Other Related Services 900099 1010932 1010932 Cafeteria 722514 448533 448533 0 0 0 0 225109457 10697 10697 457064 457064 0 457064 457064 4834 0 4834 4834 4834 0 0 0 0 0 225624428 225109457 0 472595 X 34839 34839 5096248 5096248 45738112 45738112 1171646 1171646 5819600 5819600 3325984 3325984 35035345 10279200 24756145 28922542 28913827 8715 0 1273292 1273112 180 14937825 848795 14089030 60871 60871 3875902 2740189 1135713 873364 509190 364174 Medical Supplies 42466170 42466170 Bad Debt Expense 10864821 10864821 Miscellaneous Expense 27130 24024 3106 Recruitment 61480 61480 0 0 0 0 199585171 159228108 40357063 0 3500 3800 23972 10784 30385955 32004782 0 0 3453489 3635032 3844449 4057962 59287917 46649438 179682283 12638479 1000000 0 0 140925173 221531257 359318821 273882096 13026426 6314135 107622792 0 3384163 6209334 124033381 12523469 X 235253952 261327139 31488 31488 235285440 261358627 359318821 273882096 X 26039257 33930 X false true X true true true X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 7258 7258 false Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY THE HOSPITAL IS A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATion (AHA) AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (SCHA). THESE ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGE IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS AND CLIENTS AND A PORTION OF THE EXPENSE PAID IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. FOR THE YEAR, THE PORTION OF THE EXPENSES ATTRIBUTATE TO LOBBYING EXPENDITURES WAS $3,885 FOR AHA AND $3,373FOR SCHA. 2528 253 2275 56371850 46649185 9722665 2913539 2913539 12638479 Other Receivables Due from Affiliates 221506541 ROU Asset 24716 221531257 Estimated Third-Party Settlements 6184618 Lease Liability 24716 6209334 X 214759607 -10864821 -10864821 225624428 0 0 225624428 188720350 -10864821 -10864821 199585171 0 0 199585171 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HAS BEEN GRANTED EXEMPTION FROM INCOME TAXES AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. ACCORDINGLY, THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. THE HOSPITAL HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 BAD DEBT NET WITH REVENUE - -10864821 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 BAD DEBT NET WITH REVENUE - -10864821 true true X true X false true true true false true true 4636632 4192025 444607 0.0024 13459250 13249998 209252 0.0011 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 18095882 17442023 653859 0.0035 1669153 0 1669153 0.0088 7578461 2033417 5545044 0.0294 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 240049 84930 155119 0.0008 0 0 9487663 2118347 7369316 0.0390 0 0 27583545 19560370 8023175 0.0425 0 0.0 0 0.0 6546 6546 0.0000 0 0.0 0 0.0 2138 2138 0.0000 0 0.0 435267 435267 0.0023 0 0.0 0 0 443951 0 443951 0.0024 false 5290851 2780497 86237879 98811766 -12573887 X true true 1 1 WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 4070 HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS MURRELLS INLET SC 29576 X X X X DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1 false false true X X X X X X X X X 21 true true true true X https://www.tidelandshealth.org/discover/community-health-needs-assessment X X true 21 true https://www.tidelandshealth.org/discover/community-health-needs-assessment false true X 200.0 X X true true X X X true X http://www.tidelandshealth.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/ X http://www.tidelandshealth.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/ X http://www.tidelandshealth.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/ X X X X X X true X false X X X true X false false Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 5 Facility , 1 Facility , 1 - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. The 2022 Tidelands Health Community Health Needs Assessment Survey was designed in conjunction with Georgetown and Horry County partners and utilized methodology and best practices identified by leading national research hospitals. Surveys were sent out electronically and by paper to community nonprofit leaders, government officials, school districts, medical facilities, faith leaders, business leaders, key Tidelands Health staff members, and the community at large. Tidelands held two events to select the most significant needs based on the 2019 CHNA survey. Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 6a Facility , 1 Facility , 1 - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 6b Facility , 1 Facility , 1 - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. Quorum Health Resources provided the expertise to complete the CHNA in partnership with Tidelands Health representatives. Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 7 Facility , 1 Facility , 1 - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. ALL TCCN PARTNERS WERE SENT AN ELECTONIC COPY. Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 11 Facility , 1 Facility , 1 - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. The significant needs identified and selected are health care affordability and access, cancer, heart disease, mental health, diabetes, women's health. 9 TIDELANDS HEALTH IMAGING AT MURRELLS INLET 4181 HIGHWAY 17 MURRELLS INLET SC 295765019 IMAGING CENTER TIDELANDS HEALTH PAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 206 MURRELLS INLET SC 295765098 PAIN MANAGEMENT TIDELANDS HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MURRELLS INLET 4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 102 MURRELLS INLET SC 295765098 ENDOSCOPY TIDELANDS HEALTH IMAGING AT WACCAMAW MED 4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 103 MURRELLS INLET SC 295765098 IMAGING CENTER TIDELANDS HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES AT CAROLINA FOREST 198 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD MYRTLE BEACH SC 295796618 ADULT REHABILITATION TIDELANDS HEALTH WOMEN'S IMAGING 4017 HIGHWAY 17 MURRELLS INLET SC 295765032 IMAGING CENTER TIDELANDS HEALTH LAB AT THE MARKET COMMON 2200 CROWE LN MYRTLE BEACH SC 295771663 LABORATORY SERVICES TIDELANDS HEALTH CARDIAC REHABILITATION SERVICES 4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 203 MYRTLE BEACH SC 295765098 ADULT REHABILITATION Schedule H, Part I, Line 7 THE ORGANIZATION USED WORKSHEET 2 OF THE SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPUTE A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO USED TO CALCULATE CHARITY CARE AND UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID AT COST. Schedule H, Part I, Line 7f TOTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25 CONTAINS A BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $10,864,821 THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL EXPENSE ON COLUMN (F). Schedule H, Part III, Line 3 For audited financial statement purposes, in 2024, the organization assessed the population of patients unable or unwilling to pay the portion of their bill for which they are responsible in conjunction with statistics of the local population falling below federal poverty limits. The organization believes a significant portion of the unpaid patient services would qualify for charity care if the patient were to apply in accordance with the current policy. As a result, charity care, at charges reclassified from bad debt totaled $ 12,034,000. The impact of this reclassification has been removed for Schedule H presentation purposes. Schedule H, Part III, Line 4 THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE A FOOTNOTE ON BAD DEBT EXPENSE. WORKSHEET 2 OF THE SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS WAS USED TO COMPUTE A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO USED TO CALCULATE BAD DEBT EXPENSE AT COST FOR PURPOSES OF LINE PART III, LINES 2 AND 3. THE PERCENTAGE OF FAMILIES BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL IN THE AREA SERVED IS USED TO ESTIMATE THE PERCENTAGE OF NET REVENUE EXPECTED TO BE AWARDED CHARITY CARE. THE VARIANCE WITH ACTUAL CHARITY CARE ADJUSTMENTS IS THE AMOUNT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTED TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY. Schedule H, 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. APPROXIMATELY 60% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PAYER MIX IS DEVOTED TO MEDICARE. Schedule H, Part I, Line 7 Bad Debt Expense excluded from financial assistance calculation 10864821 Schedule H, Part II Community Building Activities $435,267 WAS SPENT TO RECRUIT PHYSICIANS WITH THE SKILLS AND TRAINING NECESSARY TO BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IN AREAS SUCH AS OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY. THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC HAS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT TURNOVER IN HEALTHCARE AND WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DEDICATE MATERIAL RESOURCES TO THE RECRUITMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF CLINICAL STAFF TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED PATIENT CARE. THE WORKFORCE MARKET HAS BECOME INCREDIBLY COMPETITIVE AND WE HAVE THE NEED TO BE CREATIVE IN PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO COME TO OUR SYSTEM. Schedule H, Part III, Line 9b Collection practices for patients eligible for financial assistance GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM HAS A PROCESS IN PLACE TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, BEGINNING WITH SCHEDULING AND REGISTRATION. SIGNAGE AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BROCHURES ARE CLEARLY DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THE REGISTRATION AREAS OF THE SYSTEM. THIS INFORMATION DETAILS THE POTENTIAL PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY AND ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABLE PROGRAMS IN THE EVENT THE PATIENT CAN NOT PAY THE BILL. IF THE PATIENT COMMUNICATES THEIR INABILITY TO PAY, THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS REVIEWED AND THE PATIENT IS DIRECTED TO THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT. UPON APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, COLLECTION PRACTICES ARE HALTED UNTIL THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND PROCESSED. IF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS APPROVED, COLLECTION PRACTICES WILL CEASE. IF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS DENIED, COLLECTION PRACTICES WILL CONTINUE. Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16a FAP website - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Line 16a URL: http://www.tidelandshealth.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/; Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16b FAP Application website - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Line 16b URL: http://www.tidelandshealth.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/; Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16c FAP plain language summary website - WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Line 16c URL: http://www.tidelandshealth.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/; Schedule H, Part VI, Line 2 Needs assessment THE ORGANIZATION ASSESSES THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF STATE AND INTERNAL REPORTING INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION IS INTERPRETED, REVIEWED AND ANALYZED. IF A NEED IS PRESENT, A STRATEGIC PLAN IS DEVELOPED, WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING AS MANY LOCAL SERVICES AS POSSIBLE. THE PLAN IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. ONCE BOARD APPROVAL IS RECEIVED, THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS BEGINS. THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVE IS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH CARE STATUS OF THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING EDUCATION, SCREENINGS, AND REGULAR FOLLOW UP TO ENSURE READY ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE. Schedule H, Part VI, Line 3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY ADVERTISES THE AVAILABLE STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. ALL PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE ARE SCREENED FOR AVAILABLE STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS. PATIENTS NOT MEETING STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES ARE PROVIDED A ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION FOR LOCAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, IF DESIRED. THE HOSPITAL FEATURES SIGNAGE AND BROCHURES THROUGHOUT THE REGISTRATION AREAS THAT OUTLINE RESPONSIBILITIES AND OPTIONS. Schedule H, Part VI, Line 4 Community information The organization serves the South Carolina counties of Horry and Georgetown, as well as outlying areas. Horry County (1,100 sq. miles) has an estimated 2024 population of 413,000. 27% of the population is over the age of 65 and the median household income is approximately $64,000. In addition, an estimated 13% of the population is below the poverty level. Finally, 15% of the population under the age of 65 is estimated to be without health insurance. Georgetown county (815 sq. miles) has a population of approximately 66,000 people and an estimated 32% of the population is over the age of 65. The median household income is approximately $66,000 and an estimated 14% of the population is below the poverty level. Finally, 12% of the population under the age of 65 is estimated to be without health insurance. Competing hospitals are located approximately 40-45 miles north and northwest and 60 miles south. Major surrounding cities include: Charleston, SC (60 miles), Columbia, SC (150 miles) and Charlotte, NC (215 miles). Schedule H, Part VI, Line 5 Promotion of community health A MAJORITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IS COMPRISED OF PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA AND WHO ARE NEITHER EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, NOR FAMILY MEMBERS THEREOF. THE ORGANIZATION EXTENDS MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR MANY OF ITS DEPARTMENTS. USAGE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SURPLUS OF FUNDS IS DESCRIBED ON FORM 990, PART III; HOWEVER, IN GENERAL, A SURPLUS OF FUNDS IS USED TO REINVEST IN PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO CONTINUE PROVIDING TO THE PUBLIC THE BEST IN PATIENT CARE AND TECHNOLOGY. Schedule H, Part VI, Line 6 Affiliated health care system WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS PART OF GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM. GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM IS A RELATED 501(C)(3) HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION. Schedule H, Part VI, Line 7 State filing of community benefit report SC X X X X false true false true true true true false false Dr Christopher Bach Trustee & Physician 0 399321 0 657955 0 59328 0 5775 0 23316 0 1145695 0 0 Bruce Bailey President & CEO 0 616315 0 0 0 82919 0 11550 0 22257 0 733041 0 0 Gayle Resetar EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO 0 366160 0 0 0 101442 0 11550 0 11543 0 490695 0 0 Elizabeth Ward Executive Vice President & CFO 0 407453 0 72 0 89520 0 11550 0 20038 0 528633 0 0 Phil Dulberger Executive Vice President & Chief Physician Executive 0 488055 0 0 0 87186 0 11550 0 17927 0 604718 0 0 Kelly Edwards Director Pharmacy 73886 110829 0 0 9760 14640 2143 3215 6908 10361 92697 139045 0 0 Catherine Gillespie Physician Assistant 171708 0 4193 0 3169 0 917 0 17134 0 197121 0 0 0 Lesley Hastings Sr Director Surgical Svcs 80862 80862 0 0 5029 5029 2713 2713 9547 9547 98151 98151 0 0 Kirsi Matthews Pharmacy Coordinator 159568 0 0 0 15929 0 6358 0 15610 0 197465 0 0 0 Darrell Willm Sr Director Pharmacy 50488 123615 77 116 15653 30777 3214 4965 5582 11697 75014 171170 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation THE ORGANIZATION RELIES ON THE BOARD OF ITS SOLE MEMBER ORGANIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS FOR ITS CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS. THE BOARD OF GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM USES THE FOLLOWING METHODS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION: - COMPENSATION COMMITTEE - INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS - COMPENSATION STUDY/SURVEY - APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THE BOARD OF GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM IS A MAJORITY INDEPENDENT. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan All ELC members (Bruce Bailey, Gayle Resetar, Beth Ward, Philip Dulberger, & Gerald Harmon) were enrolled in a supplemental executive retirement plan beginning 10/1/2018. Bruce, Beth, Gayle & Phil are enrolled in a split dollar life insurance plan. Dr. Harmon receives a retention bonus each year (included in compensation). Jeremy Stephens has been enrolled in the supplemental executive retirement plan beginning with fiscal year 2024. The organization deposited funds into a life insurance policy on the participant's life. During life, and subject to the policy generating sufficient values, the participant can borrow from the policy. At death, the organization recovers its premiums plus interest plus additional key-person insurance proceeds. Schedule J, Part I, Line 5a Compensation contingent on revenues of the organization INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PAID TO NON-PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP/EXECUTIVES IS CONTINGENT UPON QUALITY INDICATORS, NET REVENUES, AND THE OVERALL PROFITABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PAID TO PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP IS BASED ON PRODUCTION AND QUALITY INDICATORS. PHYSICIAN INCENTIVE COMPENSATION DOES NOT INCLUDE INCOME RELATED METRICS. IF PREDETERMINED GOALS ARE MET, INCENTIVE COMPENSATION IS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. SEE PART II, COLUMN (B)(II). Schedule J, Part I, Line 5b Compensation contingent on revenues of a related organization See the response to line 5a. Schedule J, Part I, Line 6a Compensation contingent on net earnings of the organization SEE THE RESPONSE TO LINE 5A AND 5B. Schedule J, Part I, Line 6b Compensation contingent on net earnings of a related organization SEE THE RESPONSE TO LINE 5A AND 5B. Schedule J, Part II THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES A COMMON PAYING AGENT FOR SERVICES PERFORMED FOR BOTH WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND A RELATED ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS IS PRESENTED TO REFLECT AN ALLOCATION OF SERVICES PERFORMED FOR THESE ORGANIZATIONS. CASEY MAIER FAMILY MEMBER OF BOARD MEMBER WILLIE SHELLEY 64019 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST false COASTAL CRITICAL CARE CONSULTANTS PARTIALLY OWNED BY BOARD MEMBER DR. DESMOND YOUNG 321988 CONTRACTED PHYSICIAN SERVICES false PALMETTO EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS OWNED IN PART BY BOARD MEMBER DR. MICHAEL RATLIFFE 4675402 CONTRACTED PHYSICIAN SERVICES false SAVINGS AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 2023-10-01 1000000 Book Value 020598440 GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM PO BOX 421718 GEORGETOWN SC 29442 501(c)(3) Fixed Assets 2023-10-01 175104479 Book Value 020598440 GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM PO BOX 421718 GEORGETOWN SC 29442 501(c)(3) Other Assets 2023-10-01 268244 Book Value 020598440 GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM PO BOX 421718 GEORGETOWN SC 29442 501(c)(3) Schedule N, Part II Historically the various assets disclosed above have been used to support the overall operations of Georgetown Hospital System (parent organization), but maintained on the books of Waccamaw Community Hospital. The transfer is part of a reclassification of assets to better reflect this function of these particular assets. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO DIRECT EMPLOYEES. GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, FILES PAYROLL FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED BY GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM THAT ARE RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION IS 830. Form 990, Part V, Line 1a THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT DIRECTLY ISSUE ANY 1099'S DURING THE TAX PERIOD. GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, FILES THE FORMS 1099'S FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE NUMBER OF 1099'S REPORTED BY GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL THAT ARE RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION IS 44. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 THE ORGANIZATION USES OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO ESTABLISH, ASSESS THE REASONABLENESS OF, REVIEW, AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT & PHYSICIANS. SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROVIDES OVERSIGHT ON DIRECTOR COMPENSATION, THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PROVIDES OVERSIGHT ON PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION AND THE CEO PROVIDES OVERSIGHT (WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE CFO and CHRO) ON SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION. CEO COMPENSATION IS EVALUATED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD AND BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. FAIR MARKET VALUATIONS ARE COMPLETED FOR ALL COMPENSATION AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND MONTHLY COMPENSATION MEETINGS ARE HELD TO REVIEW ANY AND ALL COMPENSATION RELATED ACTIVITIES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 PHOTOCOPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, RECENT FILINGS OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT HAVE LIMITED POWERS DELEGATED FROM THE FULL VOTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF FIVE OR MORE MEMBERS, INCLUDING FOUR WHO ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF THE MEMBER ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CONTAINS FOUR OR MORE MEMBERS INCLUDING THE TREASURER OF THE MEMBER ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS AS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1994. THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body THE SOLE MEMBER HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT OR REMOVE A TRUSTEE OR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders THE SOLE MEMBER HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO (1) DIRECT HEALTHCARE SERVICES UNDERTAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OR DELETION OF CLINICAL SERVICE LINES, AND AUDIT COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH DIRECTIVES, (2) VETO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, (3) REQUIRE DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME, ASSETS, OR OTHER PROPERTY FROM, OR MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE THE MUTUAL OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SOLE MEMBER, (4) APPROVE BUDGETS, (5) AUTHORIZE CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS, (6) ADOPT A PLAN OF DISSOLUTION, (7) ADMIT NEW MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATION, (8) AMEND THE ARTICLES OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND (9) NEGOTIATE AND AUTHORIZE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THIRD PARTIES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH THE ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT OF MANAGEMENT. A COPY OF THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING BOARD MEMBER. EACH MEMBER WAS PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OF THE EVP & CFO PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS REVIEWED, ACCEPTED, AND SIGNED BY EACH OFFICER AND VOTING BOARD MEMBER ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. PURSUANT TO THIS POLICY, EACH OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER WILL RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES FOR WHICH A CONFLICT EXISTS. DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS IS MADE AT A MANAGEMENT, BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, AND INDIVIDUAL LEVEL. ACTUAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public PHOTOCOPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Other Fees - Total Expense: 28922542, Program Service Expense: 28913827, Management and General Expenses: 8715, Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Equity Transfer - 33930; Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM PO BOX 421718 GEORGETOWN SC 29442 020598440 HEALTHCARE SC 501(c)(3) Type II NA false GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PO BOX 421718 GEORGETOWN SC 29442 570341194 HEALTHCARE SC 501(c)(3) 3 GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM false TIDELANDS HEALTH HOLDINGS PO BOX 421718 GEORGETOWN SC 29442 850532826 HEALTHCARE SC 501(c)(3) Type II GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM false GEORGETOWN RADIATION THERAPY CENTER 4033 HIGHWAY 17 MURRELLS INLET SC 29576 200131459 HEALTHCARE SC NA N/A false false TIDELANDS AND MEDQUEST JOINT VENTURE LLC 606 BLACK RIVER RD GEORGETOWN SC 29440 841945687 IMAGING SC NA N/A false false false false false true false false false false true false true false true true true true true false false