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BANNER HEALTH: Form 990, tax year 2016

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Organization
BANNER HEALTH (EIN 45-0233470)
Tax period
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31
Filed
2017-11-14
IRS object ID
201733189349313403
Schema version
2016v3.1
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Tax Period End2016-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Address Line12 NORTH CENTRAL AVE STE 2300AddressLine1Txt
CityPHOENIXCityNm
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EIN450233470EIN

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Larry S Lazarus
DIRECTOR/VICE-CHAIRMAN6.00.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$60,000$0$0
Gilbert Davila
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$48,000$0$0
William M Dwyer
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$54,000$0$0
Susan Bartlett Foote
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$54,000$0$0
Michael Garnreiter
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$54,000$0$0
David Kikumoto
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$52,500$0$0
John Koster MD
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$60,000$0$0
Steve Lynn
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$48,000$0$0
Anne Mariucci
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$48,000$0$0
Martin L Shultz
Director (THRU 9/30/16)4.04.0Yes (X)$12,000$0$0
Mark N Sklar
Director (THRU 9/30/16)4.04.0Yes (X)$12,000$0$0
Quentin P Smith Jr
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$55,500$0$0
Christopher Volk
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$54,000$0$0
Cheryl Wenzinger
Director4.00.0Yes (X)$54,000$0$0
Peter S Fine
President & CEO40.08.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$3,291,053$0$5,433,700
Ronald Bunnell
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT & CAO40.08.0Yes (X)$1,900,738$0$1,912,183
John Hensing MD
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Dennis Dahlen
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO40.08.0Yes (X)$1,282,742$0$225,498
Rebecca Kuhn
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Kathy Bollinger
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David Bixby
SVP/GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY40.08.0Yes (X)$1,031,382$0$1,051,486
Edward Oxford Jr
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James Ferando
OFFICER40.08.0Yes (X)$952,393$0$309,776
Charles Lehn
EXEC VP, STRATEGIC GROWTH40.08.0Yes (X)$828,113$0$299,678
Ryan Smith
SVP/CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER40.08.0Yes (X)$656,245$0$248,112
Brenda Schaefer
VP, TREASURY/TREASURER40.08.0Yes (X)$317,847$0$90,398
Elizabeth Avant
ASSISTANT SEC & LEGAL OPS40.08.0Yes (X)$109,750$0$16,922
Todd S Werner
President Arizona East40.00.0$761,832$0$308,922Yes (X)
Robert Gould
President Arizona West40.00.0$756,434$0$147,945Yes (X)
Anuj Narang
CEO - BANNER UMC-PHOENIX40.00.0$647,088$0$167,661Yes (X)
Richard Sutton
CEO - NCMC (THRU 3/16)40.00.0$381,363$0$44,765Yes (X)
Margo Karsten
CEO - NCMC (AS OF 3/16)40.00.0$270,499$0$82,938Yes (X)
Eric Reiman
CEO/CSO Banner Research40.00.0$822,487$0$60,149Yes (X)
Charlie Agee
VP CMO Academic Del/Care Mgmt40.00.0$815,229$0$98,830Yes (X)
Matthew Callister
Sr Phys Exec Cancer Ctr40.00.0$769,213$0$121,448Yes (X)
Thomas Dickson
CEO- BANNER UMC TUCSON & SOUTH40.08.0$706,796$0$205,542Yes (X)
Majorie Bessel
VP CMO Community Delivery40.00.0$675,079$0$194,880Yes (X)
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LABORATORY621500$4,779,231$0$4,779,231$0
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp

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Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembersGrp

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Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersonsGrp

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Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

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Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

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Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

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Advertising AdvertisingGrp

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Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$165,813,608TotalAmt
Program Services$114,919,388ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$50,894,220ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$92,415,748TotalAmt
Program Services$85,237,587ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,178,161ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Royalties RoyaltiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$146,034,743TotalAmt
Program Services$136,012,716ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$10,022,027ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,422,924TotalAmt
Program Services$3,063,376ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,359,548ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Pymt Travel Entrtnmnt Pub Ofcl PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$236,332TotalAmt
Program Services$189,743ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$46,589ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$134,143,086TotalAmt
Program Services$98,864,099ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$35,278,987ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$401,807,527TotalAmt
Program Services$381,660,780ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$20,146,747ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$16,494,796TotalAmt
Program Services$13,741,379ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,753,417ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES$1,118,097,571$1,118,097,571$0$0
PROVIDER TAX$28,790,514$28,790,514$0$0
INCOME TAX$7,560,757$0$7,560,757$0
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS$5,539,046$4,276,497$1,262,549$0

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$297,528,365TotalAmt
Program Services$276,300,596ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$21,227,769ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,774,727,529TotalAmt
Program Services$5,239,492,229ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$535,235,300ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$275,335,443BOYAmt
EOY$300,717,965EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$205,612,090BOYAmt
EOY$142,191,074EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$850,832,801BOYAmt
EOY$986,034,333EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$44,414,919BOYAmt
EOY$54,751,528EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$181,392,633BOYAmt
EOY$184,628,785EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$67,952,423BOYAmt
EOY$54,625,641EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$7,076,005,016LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$3,593,456,219LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,313,595,511BOYAmt
EOY$3,482,548,797EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,938,237,811BOYAmt
EOY$3,965,380,368EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$248,147,403BOYAmt
EOY$218,699,924EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$143,868,323BOYAmt
EOY$233,882,241EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$230,015,796BOYAmt
EOY$268,649,348EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$9,499,405,153BOYAmt
EOY$9,892,110,004EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$849,248,488BOYAmt
EOY$1,014,648,838EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$33,633,926BOYAmt
EOY$31,711,692EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,046,138,391BOYAmt
EOY$2,536,905,000EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$114,112,642BOYAmt
EOY$410,506,591EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$891,652,540BOYAmt
EOY$939,475,311EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,934,785,987BOYAmt
EOY$4,933,247,432EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,423,711,411BOYAmt
EOY$4,783,167,106EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$140,907,755BOYAmt
EOY$175,695,466EOYAmt

Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,564,619,166BOYAmt
EOY$4,958,862,572EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$9,499,405,153BOYAmt
EOY$9,892,110,004EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$551,992,949ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$74,199,070NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$0DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Investment Expense$0InvestmentExpenseAmt
Prior Period Adjustments$0PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$231,948,613OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredYes (true)FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd
Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (true)FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Grassroots LobbyingTotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp
Total Direct LobbyingTotalDirectLobbyingGrp
Total Lobbying ExpendTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
Other Exempt Purpose ExpendOtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Total Exempt Purpose ExpendTotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Lobbying Nontaxable AmountLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
Grassroots NontaxableGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non TxTotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp
Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non TxTotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp
VolunteersfalseVolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or ManagementYes (true)PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media AdvertisementsfalseMediaAdvertisementsInd
Media Advertisements$0MediaAdvertisementsAmt
Mailings MembersfalseMailingsMembersInd
Mailings Members$0MailingsMembersAmt
Publications Or BroadcastfalsePublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Publications Or Broadcast$0PublicationsOrBroadcastAmt
Grants Other OrganizationsYes (true)GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Grants Other Organizations$15,000GrantsOtherOrganizationsAmt
Direct Contact LegislatorsYes (true)DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Direct Contact Legislators$255,850DirectContactLegislatorsAmt
Rallies DemonstrationsfalseRalliesDemonstrationsInd
Rallies Demonstrations$0RalliesDemonstrationsAmt
Other ActivitiesYes (true)OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities$247,005OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$517,855TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c3falseNotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1FAS A MEMBER OF THE PIMA COUNTY COMMUNITY, BANNER HEATH CONTRIBUTED $15,000 TO "OUR SOUTHERN ARIZONA", A 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION, IN SUPPORT OF THE 2016 "GET OUT THE VOTE" EFFORT IN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA. OUR SOUTHERN ARIZONA IS A COALITION OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA WHOSE PURPOSE WAS TO WORK TO ENSURE THAT EVERY ELIGIBLE VOTER IN ARIZONA IS REGISTERED TO VOTE AND CASTS A BALLOT IN THE 2016 NOVEMBER ELECTION.
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1G AND 1IBANNER HEALTH (BH) ENGAGED SEVERAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND POLITICAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR BH. THESE CONTRACTORS WORKED WITH BOTH THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS ON ISSUES IMPORTANT TO BANNER HEALTH'S CHARITABLE MISSION. IN 2016, BANNER HEALTH PAID $255,850 FOR THESE SERVICES AND THESE AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED ON LINE 1G. BH MAINTAINS A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DEPARTMENT. $80,164 OF THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 1I IS RELATED TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH STATE AND LOCAL LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING GENERAL LOBBYING AT THE STATE LEGISLATIVE LEVEL. $166,841 OF THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 1I IS RELATED TO DUES PAID TO VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS IN WHICH BANNER HEALTH HOLDS MEMBERSHIP. THESE ASSOCIATIONS HAVE MADE A DETERMINATION THAT A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF THE DUES PAID WERE USED FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Art Public Exhibition AmountsArtPublicExhibitionAmountsGrp
Held Works ArtHeldWorksArtGrp
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt FundCYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt FundCYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$243,838,797OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$243,838,797BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,829,779,375OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$706,311,036DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,123,468,339BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$46,162,960OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$23,151,334DepreciationAmt
Book Value$23,011,626BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$4,591,727,361OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,806,000,217DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,785,727,144BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$364,496,523OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$57,993,632DepreciationAmt
Book Value$306,502,891BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$3,482,548,797TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Federal Income Tax Liability$0FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (8 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
LONG-TERM SWAPS$332,838,148
HOSPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION$290,180,549
SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITIES$62,113,828
PENSION PAYABLE$54,426,729
SERP LIABILITY$42,591,632
THIRD PARTY PAYOR SETTLEMENTS$40,372,310
CAP LEASE PAYABLE$25,916,013
MISC. LIABILITIES$91,036,102
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$939,475,311TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationBANNER HAS NOT RECORDED ANY EXPENSE OR ACCRUED FOR ANY RELATED EXPENSE FOR ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. BANNER'S 2013 THROUGH 2016 TAX YEARS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, WHEREAS THE 2012 THROUGH 2016 TAX YEARS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR STATE TAXING JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH BANNER OPERATES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
RegionCentral America and the CaribbeanRegionTxt
Type Of Activities ConductedInvestmentsTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt
Region Total Expenditures$1,119,809,556RegionTotalExpendituresAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Spent$1,119,809,556SubtotalSpentAmt
Total Spent$1,119,809,556TotalSpentAmt
Transfer To Foreign CorpYes (true)TransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipYes (true)ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipYes (true)ForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (true)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (true)WrittenPolicyInd
Most Hospitals PolicyYes (X)MostHospitalsPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (true)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd
Percent200Yes (X)Percent200Ind
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (true)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd

Discounted Care Oth Percentage DiscountedCareOthPercentageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
Discounted Care Other500.DiscountedCareOtherPct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Free Care Medically IndigentfalseFreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (true)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed BudgetYes (true)ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Unable To Provide CarefalseUnableToProvideCareInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (true)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (true)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$64,366,407TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$64,366,407NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01100TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,325,596,641TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$840,392,734DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$485,203,907NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.08400TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,389,963,048TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$840,392,734DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$549,570,314NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.09500TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$7,796,845TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$247,493DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$7,549,352NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00100TotalExpensePct

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$112,006,192TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$76,872,429DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$35,133,763NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00600TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$26,645,235TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$2,175,384DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$24,469,851NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00400TotalExpensePct

Research ResearchGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$42,835,186TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$31,323,500DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$11,511,686NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00200TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$3,678,612TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$3,678,612NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00100TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$192,962,070TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$110,618,806DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$82,343,264NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01400TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,582,925,118TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$951,011,540DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$631,913,578NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.10900TotalExpensePct

Physical Imprv And Housing PhysicalImprvAndHousingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$2,000TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,000NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Economic Development EconomicDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$125,611TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$125,611NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Community Support CommunitySupportGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$146,285TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$72,404DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$73,881NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Environmental Improvements EnvironmentalImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$3,000TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$3,000NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Coalition Building CoalitionBuildingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$279,837TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$279,837NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Health Improvement Advocacy HealthImprovementAdvocacyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$8,754TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$8,754NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$359,489TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$359,489NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$924,976TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$72,404DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$852,572NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00020TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense ReportedfalseBadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$69,533,484BadDebtExpenseAmt
Bad Debt Expense Attributable$41,720,091BadDebtExpenseAttributableAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$1,199,215,736ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$1,208,273,097CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-$9,057,361MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cost Accounting SystemYes (X)CostAccountingSystemInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (true)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (true)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd

Management Co And Jnt Ventures ManagementCoAndJntVenturesGrp (4 entries)

Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtOrg Profit Or OwnershipOrgProfitOrOwnershipPctPhysicians Profit Or OwnershipPhysiciansProfitOrOwnershipPct
LOVELAND ENDOSCOPY
ENDOSCOPY CENTER0.250.75
BANNER DESERT SURG
AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER0.6350.365
SURGICENTER OF AMER
AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER0.703510.29649
KIDNEY CARE LLC
NEPHROLOGY CENTER0.330.67
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Hospital Facilities29HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp (29 entries)

FacilityFacilityNumAddress Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdWebsite AddressWebsiteAddressTxtState LicenseStateLicenseNumLicensed HospitalLicensedHospitalIndGeneral Medical And SurgicalGeneralMedicalAndSurgicalIndTeaching HospitalTeachingHospitalIndEmergency Room24 HrsEmergencyRoom24HrsIndFacility Reporting GroupFacilityReportingGroupCdChildrens HospitalChildrensHospitalIndResearch FacilityResearchFacilityIndCritical Access HospitalCriticalAccessHospitalInd
BANNER UNIV MED CTR-PHX
11111 E MCDOWELL RDPHOENIXAZ85006WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH0016Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
BANNER - U MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON
21501 N CAMPBELL AVETUCSONAZ85724WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH7035Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)BYes (X)Yes (X)
BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER
31400 S DOBSON ROADMESAAZ85202WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH0137Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)AYes (X)
BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER
45555 W THUNDERBIRD STGLENDALEAZ85304WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH0092Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
51801 16TH STREETGREELEYCO80631WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM10386Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER
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BANNER DEL E WEBB MEDICAL CENTER
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BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER
89201 W THOMAS ROADPHOENIXAZ85037WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH3690Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
96644 E BAYWOOD AVEMESAAZ85206WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH0155Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
BANNER GATEWAY MEDICAL CENTER
101900 S RIGLEY ROADGILBERTAZ85234WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH4237Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
111650 COWLES STREETFAIRBANKSAK99701WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMGACH-004Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
BANNER - U MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH
122800 E AJO WAYTUCSONAZ85713WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH7034Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)BYes (X)
MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER
132000 BOISE AVELOVELANDCO80538WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM10340Yes (X)Yes (X)A
BANNER HEART HOSPITAL
146750 E BAYWOOD AVEMESAAZ85206WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMSH3034Yes (X)Yes (X)A
BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER
151800 E FLORENCE BLVDCASA GRANDEAZ85122WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH6592Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)C
BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
1637000 N GANTZEL ROADSAN TAN VALLEYAZ85142WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH4946Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
STERLING REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
17615 FAIRHURST STREETSTERLINGCO80751WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM10140Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER
18807 S PONDEROSA STPAYSONAZ85072WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMH7250Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)D
BANNER LASSEN MED CTR-CRITICAL ACCESS
191800 SPRING RIDGE DRIVESUSANVILLECA96130WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM230000020Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)EYes (X)
BANNER CHURCHILL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
20801 E WILLIAMS AVEFALLONNV89406WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM638RUH-29Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)A
BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER
214700 LADY MOON DRIVEFORT COLLINSCO80528WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMO1K608Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)F
EAST MORGAN CNTY HOSP-CRITICAL ACCESS
222400 EDISON STBRUSHCO80723WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM25017JYes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)AYes (X)
BANNER BEHAVORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
237575 E EARLL DRIVESCOTTSDALEAZ85251WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COMSH0147Yes (X)A
COMMUNITY HOSP-TORRINGTON-CRIT ACCESS
242000 CAMPBELL DRIVETORRINGTONWY82240WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM0713060Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)AYes (X)
WASHAKIE MED CENTER-CRITICAL ACCESS
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OGALLALA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
262601 N SPRUCE STREETOGALLALANE69153WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM470001Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)AYes (X)
PAGE HOSPITAL - CRITICAL ACCESS
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PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
28201 14TH STREETWHEATLANDWY82201WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM0713060Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)AYes (X)
BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
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A
falsefalseYes (true)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)16Yes (true)falsefalseYes (true)Yes (X)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CYes (X)Yes (true)16Yes (true)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CfalseYes (true)Yes (X)200.500.Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (X)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CYes (X)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CYes (X)SEE SCH. H, PART V, SEC. CYes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (X)falseYes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (X)falsefalse
B
falseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)16Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (X)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CYes (X)Yes (true)16Yes (true)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CfalseYes (true)Yes (X)200.500.Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (X)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CYes (X)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CYes (X)SEE SCH. H, PART V, SEC. CYes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (X)falseYes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (X)falsefalse
C
falsefalseYes (true)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)15Yes (true)falsefalseYes (true)Yes (X)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CYes (X)Yes (true)15Yes (true)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CfalseYes (true)Yes (X)200.500.Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (X)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CYes (X)SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION CYes (X)SEE SCH. H, PART V, SEC. CYes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (X)falseYes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (true)Yes (X)falsefalse
BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER
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BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER
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BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER
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SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINES 1, 3-11, 13-14, 16-17, 20, AND 22-28A SINGLE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B WAS COMPLETED FOR FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A. THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A ARE LISTED IN SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINES 2 AND 12 BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON AND BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, RESPECTIVELY, ARE LISTED SEPARATELY AS FACILITY REPORTING GROUP B BECAUSE THEY WERE ACQUIRED BY BANNER HEALTH DURING 2015 AND WERE NOT REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2015, BUT DID CONDUCT A CHNA IN 2016. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINES 15 AND 29 BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER AND BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER ARE LISTED AS FACILITY REPORTING GROUP C, BECAUSE BOTH ENTITIES HAVE THE SAME REPORTING TIMELINE. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINE 18 BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER IS LISTED SEPARATELY AS GROUP D, BECAUSE IT WAS ACQUIRED BY BANNER HEALTH DURING 2015 AND WAS NOT REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A CHNA IN 2015, BUT WILL CONDUCT A CHNA IN 2017. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINE 19 BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER IS LISTED SEPARATELY AS FACILITY REPORTING GROUP E BECAUSE THE MEDICAL CENTER'S FPG FAMILY INCOME PERCENTAGE LIMIT FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE CARE (350%) VARIES FROM ALL OTHER BANNER FACILITIES (200%). SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINE 21 BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER IS LISTED SEPARATELY AS FACILITY REPORTING GROUP F BECAUSE THE MEDICAL CENTER IS A NEWLY LICENSED FACILITY. IT WAS NOT REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2015, BUT DID CONDUCT A CHNA IN 2016.FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A, 2015.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP B: THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEATH NETWORK (UAHN) WAS ACQUIRED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2015. THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER - UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS WERE RENAMED BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - TUCSON AND BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP D: PAYSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WAS ACQUIRED BY BANNER ON AUGUST 1, 2015 AND RENAMED BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER. A CHNA REPORT WILL BE CONDUCTED IN 2017. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP F: Banner Fort Collins Medical Center, a full-service, acute-care hospital offering emergency care, orthopedics, general surgery, womens health, labor and delivery, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology, intensive care and other medical and surgical services opened in April 2015. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J APPLIES TO FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, C, AND E: THE CHNA REPORT INCLUDES IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES, TACTICS AND ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES, AS WELL AS THE NEEDS NOT BEING ADDRESSED.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, B, C, E, and F: THE FACILITY LEADERSHIP TEAMS IN FACILITY GROUP A, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEMBERS OF BANNER HEALTHS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) STEERING COMMITTEE, CREATED A COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC) OF COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT REPRESENTED THE UNDERSERVED, UNINSURED AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. CAC PARTICIPANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BASED ON THEIR ROLE IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH REALM OF THE HOSPITALS SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON IDENTIFYING POPULATIONS WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA THAT ARE CONSIDERED MINORITY AND/OR UNDERSERVED. INDIVIDUALS THAT REPRESENTED THESE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING THE UNINSURED, UNDERSERVED AND MINORITY POPULATIONS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A FOCUS GROUP TO REVIEW AND VALIDATE THE QUANTITATIVE DATA, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND FEEDBACK AS TO THE UNDERLYING ISSUES AND POTENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING SAID CONCERNS. ADDITIONAL DIALOGUE OPPORTUNITIES (EMAIL, TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS) WERE PROVIDED FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO DESIRED TO PARTICIPATE BUT WERE UNABLE TO PERSONALLY ATTEND A FOCUS GROUP SESSION. THOSE DISCUSSIONS INCLUDED FURTHER REVIEW OF THE DATA, EXISTING RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS. GIVEN THE OVERLAP IN PRIMARY SERVICE AREAS IN SOME BANNER SERVICE AREAS, FOCUS GROUPS WERE COMBINED. THE FOCUS GROUP PROVIDED INPUT AND INSIGHTS AND EACH CAC PARTICIPANT WAS VESTED IN THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND BROUGHT FORTH UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES WITH REGARDS TO THE POPULATIONS HEALTH NEEDS. THE CAC PROVIDED BANNER HEALTH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER VALUABLE INPUT DIRECTLY FROM THE COMMUNITY. THERE WAS ADDITIONAL DIALOGUE (VIA EMAIL, TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS) WITH LEADERS FROM THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY AND STATE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS (MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, PLATTE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ETC). TO FURTHER REVIEW THE DATA, EXISTING RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS, INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION WITH THOSE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Participants in the CHNA process included members of Banner Healths leadership teams and strategic alignment team, public health experts, community representatives and consultants. The CHNA process utilized a multi-faceted approach to data gathering which included: 1. Data Analytics A collection of secondary or quantitative data from existing data sources and community input or qualitative data from focus groups, health providers, policymakers, and meetings with internal leadership were analyzed. The process was reiterative as both the secondary and primary data were used to help inform each other. The advantage of using this approach was validation of data via cross-verification from a multitude of sources. This data along with prior collaborative efforts was used to initiate discussions among the various parties. 2. Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Steering Committee - This committee, which was commissioned to guide the CHNA process, was comprised of professionals from a variety of disciplines across the organization. This steering committee provided guidance in all aspects of the CHNA process, including development of the process, prioritization of the significant health needs identified and development of the implementation strategies, anticipated outcomes and related measures. 3. Community Advisory Council - Facility leadership teams in collaboration with members of Banner Healths CHNA Steering Committee, created a Community Advisory Council (CAC) of community leaders that represented the underserved, uninsured and minority populations. CAC participants were identified based on their role in the public health realm of the hospitals surrounding community. Emphasis was placed on identifying populations within the service area that are considered minority and/or underserved. Data analytics were also used to analyze access gaps and drive CAC participation. Once gaps in access to health services were identified within the community, the steering committee worked with facility leadership to identify those impacted by a lack of health and related services. Individuals that represented these populations, including the uninsured, underserved and minority populations were invited to participate in a focus group to review and validate the data, provide additional health concerns and feedback as to the underlying issues and potential strategies for addressing. Each CAC participant was vested in the overall health of the community and brought forth a unique perspective with regards to the populations health needs. The CAC provided Banner Health with the opportunity to gather valuable input directly from the community. 4. Community Interests - The broad interests of the community were incorporated through a series of focus groups held with members of minority and underserved populations. All primary data collection efforts were intended to obtain information on the most pressing community concerns, identification of community strengths and assets and areas of opportunity for health improvement strategies. Focus group participants were invited to validate the quantitative data, provide additional health concerns and feedback as to the underlying issues and potential strategies for addressing said concerns. Additional dialogue opportunities (email, telephone conversations and in-person meetings were provided for those persons who desired to participate but were unable to personally attend a focus group session. Given the overlap in primary service areas in some Banner service areas, focus groups were combined. 5. Public Health Agencies - Coordination with and involvement from respective county and state public health departments and agencies(Maricopa County Coordinated Health Needs Assessment (CCHNA) collaborative, the Maricopa County Health Improvement Partnership (HIPMC), Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH), Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Platte County Public Health Department etc.) to further review the data, existing resources and strategies for addressing the significant health concerns, including opportunities for collaboration with those departments and other government and nonprofit organizations. Banner also participated in the Pima County, the Pima County Community Health Needs Assessment Advisory Committee which represents a county-wide partnership between the Pima County Health Department, Banner, other Pima County Healthcare systems, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Healthy Pima.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINES 6A & 6BAPPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES: As noted above, in instances where facilities had joint service areas, focus groups were a combined/joint effort. Everything else was facility specific. APPLIES TO FACILITY GROUP B: IN 2016, BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - TUCSON AND BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH PARTNERED WITH Pima County Health Department, Tucson Medical Center, Carondelet Health Network, El Rio Community Health Center, Northwest Medical Center, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Healthy Pima TO CONDUCT ITS CHNA. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B APPLIES TO FACILITY GROUP C: IN 2015, BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER PARTNERED WITH SUN LIFE (A LOCAL FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER) TO REVIEW AND PRIORITIZE NEEDS. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7A APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES: Each facility posted CHNA to facility website and made copies available upon demand. COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC USING THE FOLLOWING URL: HTTPS://WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM/STAYING-WELL/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMEN TS-REPORTS TS-REPORTSTS-REPORTS TS-REPORTS TS-REPORTSTS-REPORTS
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10AAPPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES: THE MOST RECENTLY ADOPTED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES CAN BE FOUND AT THE URL LISTED ON SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7A.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES: Banners mission is to make health care easier so that life can be better. While we are guided by our purpose which includes answering Americas health care challenges today and in the future, changing the health care landscape in our communities big and small, taking access and delivery from complex to easy, from costly to affordable and from unpredictable to reliable, resources unfortunately and in some cases expertise to pursue all of the significant health needs identified through the CHNA are limited. The process for prioritization included engagement with both internal stakeholders and CAC partners. A review of current and past data, previous actions taken to improve the community and provide additional health concerns and feedback as to the underlying issues and potential strategies for addressing the issues was conducted and once gaps in access to health services were identified within the community, the steering committee worked with facility leadership to identify those impacted by a lack of health and related services. The CHNA Steering Committee in concert with Banner Health leadership and various local agencies developed a prioritization process and criteria for evaluating the significant health needs identified through the CHNA. This group worked diligently to ensure that those strategies and tactics addressed would be impactful, serve as a foundation for future efforts, and be in alignment with the organizations strengths, mission, vision and strategic plan. The significant health needs identified through the CHNA were prioritized based on the below criteria, which took into account the quantitative data, focus group discussion with the CAC and Banners mission, vision and strategic plan. Each significant health need was evaluated based on the criteria, using a ranking of low (1), medium (3), or high (5) for each criterion; all criteria were equally weighted. The criterion scores for each health need were compiled to determine the overall prioritization. Criteria included: - Data indicates a clear need - Priority within the community - Clear disparities exist - Cost of not addressing is high - Desired outcome can be clearly defined - Measures can be identified - Public would welcome the effort - Banner has the ability to impact - Alignment with Banners mission, vision and strategic plan Also included in the prioritization process was a review of resources potentially available to address identified needs including services and programs available through other hospitals, government agencies, and community based organizations. Resources include access to hospital emergency and acute care services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), food banks, homeless shelters, school-based health clinics, faith-based organizations, transportation services, health enrollment navigators, free or low cost medical and dental care, and prevention-based community education. Facility priorities and progress from the last CHNA are as follows: (1) BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX (A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. MENTAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, heath fairs, blood drives) - Opened two OP clinic buildings providing specialty care - Hired 26 new providers CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Hosted monthly support groups BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults - Implemented Inpatient Consultation process for mental health services - On-boarded two new faculty Attendings (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(2) BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUSCON(A) PRIORITIES 1. Anxiety and depression spectrum disorders (Mental and Behavioral Health) 2. Substance abuse and dependency (Mental and Behavioral Health) 3. Injuries, Accidents and Chronic Pain 4. Diabetes (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA This is the first Community Health Needs Assessment completed for Banner-university Medical Centers Tucson and South under Banner ownership and there were no previous actions measured or benchmarks to report against. (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED 1. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 2. CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATELY SERVICES 3. ORAL / DENTAL HEALTH 4. FINANCIAL HEALTH 5. HOME ENVIRONMENT AS TIED TO HEALTH OUTCOMES 6. ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTION 7. DEGENERATIVE DISEASES 8. DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE 9. HEALTH LITERACY 10. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) HEALTH
(3) BANNER DESERT/CARDON CHILDRENS(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Mental/Behavioral Health 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(4) BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Mental/Behavioral Health 3. Chronic Disease including Alcohol (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, heaLth fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Added Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Offered Post-Partum Support Groups - Added 12 Inpatient Behavioral Health beds (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(5) NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website CHRONIC DISEASE: - Develop a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials Mental Health: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes (C) SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Dental: - A lack of dental care was a concern to the group, but they felt that until access to care was addressed there was nothing significant that could be done to positively impact this issue. Specialty Care: - Increased specialty care was a topic that seemed to gain some traction. There was productive discussion on potential affiliations with out of network physicians specifically related to neurology, orthopedics, GI and dermatology. It was ultimately determined that the hospital facilities need to expand access to primary care physicians first, which is something already prioritized. Homelessness: - The cost and impact of homelessness in the Colorado area on healthcare resources was an interesting topic. Though we have not had another facility bring this up, the group felt it was an increasing strain on the already stretched resources within the community. There was discussion about the social services already available in the community and the group felt it was sufficient for the time being.
(6) BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) - Conducted several health expos concerning preventative breast cancer screenings and low dose lung CT screenings. - Conducted several community lecture events that included heart health prevention (signs & symptoms), Stroke, Aphasia, Diabetes, and Alzheimers. CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials - Comprehensive rehabilitation strategies for the geriatric patient TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Conducted several community lectures concerning "eating heart healthy" BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(7) BANNER DEL E WEBB MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Mental/Behavioral Health 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials - Provided monthly support groups for Stroke patients and families TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Added 22 adult behavioral beds - Services provided for abuse, depression and grief (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(8) BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Mental/Behavioral Health 3. Chronic Disease including Alcohol (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Highlighted healthy cafeteria options BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(9) BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Mental/Behavioral Health 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Highlighted healthy cafeteria options BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Create a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(10) BANNER GATEWAY MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Mental/Behavioral Health 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials - Added oncology massage therapy TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus - Added a Tobacco Recovery Program OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Added "Nutrition Basics" program BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Offered Banner Psychological services in clinics (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(11) FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - FMH Physician Recruiters brought new physicians to Fairbanks (13, 8, and 17 in 2013, 2014, and 2015, respectively). - The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation partnered with Tanana Chiefs Conference via a land swap and lease exit strategy to facilitate the opening of their new clinic which greatly expands access to care for the Alaska Native community. - TVC added approximately 6 FTEs in primary care 2014-2016 including the opening of a 2nd walk-in clinic (First Care West) in 2016. This correlates to an estimated expansion of 13,800 annual appointments. - In specialty care, TVC opened Osteopathic Manipulation services, added Dermatology and Mohs surgery, and late this year will add Orthopedic Surgery and Endocrinology. - TVC growth in available appointments expands access for Medicare, Tricare, and Medicaid; all of which have access challenges in our community. This growth does not directly increase access for uninsured. CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials - Quarterly free community "Empower" lectures; featuring experts on chronic conditions - Representation in the Interior Public Health Partners and participation in public health events - Participated in free community Health Talks series for UAF summer session BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED The following were brought up in by the CAC but not something they felt should be addressed at this time: Senior care: - The CAC wanted to focus specifically on seniors with high specialty needs, like Alzheimers and dementia. Because there are other services already providing the care in the community, it was decided not to focus on at this time. Sexually Transmitted Infections: - Alaska continues to have high rates of STIs but the group felt that was something the health department should be addressing through increased screenings. The health department thought a possible reason for the increased rates were due to expanded healthcare. With more people seeing doctors, the reporting rates could be impacted by that fact alone.
(12) BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Tucson and South(A) PRIORITIES 1. Anxiety and depression spectrum disorders (Mental and Behavioral Health) 2. Substance abuse and dependency (Mental and Behavioral Health) 3. Injuries, Accidents and Chronic Pain 4. Diabetes (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA This is the first Community Health Needs Assessment completed for Banner-University Medical Centers Tucson and South under Banner ownership and there were no previous actions measured or benchmarks to report against. (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED 1. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 2. CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATELY SERVICES 3. ORAL / DENTAL HEALTH 4. FINANCIAL HEALTH 5. HOME ENVIRONMENT AS TIED TO HEALTH OUTCOMES 6. ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTION 7. DEGENERATIVE DISEASES 8. DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE 9. HEALTH LITERACY 10. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) HEALTH
(13) BANNER MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Dental: - A lack of dental care was a concern to the group, but they felt that until access to care was addressed there was nothing significant that could be done to positively impact this issue. Specialty Care: - Increased specialty care was a topic that seemed to gain some traction. There was productive discussion on potential affiliations with out of network physicians specifically related to neurology, orthopedics, GI and dermatology. It was ultimately determined that the hospital facilities need to expand access to primary care physicians first, which is something already prioritized. Homelessness: - The cost and impact of homelessness in the Colorado area on healthcare resources was an interesting topic. Though we have not had another facility bring this up, the group felt it was an increasing strain on the already stretched resources within the community. There was discussion about the social services already available in the community and the group felt it was sufficient for the time being.
(14) BANNER HEART HOSPITAL(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Mental/Behavioral Health 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(15) BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. Obesity 2. Chronic Disease Management, with a focus on diabetes and heart disease 3. Behavioral Health, including mental health and substance abuse (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA This is the first Community Health Needs Assessment completed for Banner Casa Grande under Banner ownership and there were no previous actions measured or benchmarks to report against. (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED Access to Care: - This issue spans the three priority areas; therefore, while not called out as a priority, it is interwoven into strategies and tactics that have been identified to address the prioritized health needs. Additionally, this is something that Banner continues to evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement, including evaluating the need for additional providers; helping eligible patients enroll in Medicaid; extending clinic hours and offering urgent care services; increasing resources and access to provide preventive and maintenance care, including low-cost solutions such as Banner School-Based Health Clinics and the Banner HealthMobile. Banner Health and Banner Casa Grande will continue to explore opportunities for increasing access to care within the community and in partnership with other community-based organizations. Transportation: - Transportation is an issue that impacts the communitys ability to access care. While we recognize this can be a barrier to accessing care and we will support efforts to improve the situation as best we can, it is not within our area of expertise and believe our resources would be better directed at the access issues that we can more directly influence. Women and Infant Services: - While the data indicates positive trending in several areas related to women and infant services, teen pregnancy was identified as an issue within the community. While we recognize this is a significant health concern within the community, we simply do not have the resources to develop a strategy around pregnancy prevention, at this time and feel we are better aligned to influence the other significant health concerns identified above.
(16) BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse 2. Access to Care 3. Chronic Disease (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA Access to Care: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) Chronic Disease - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials Tobacco/Smoking - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus Behavioral Health - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults Obesity/Nutrition - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online resources, education, recipes (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Nutrition: Nutrition is an issue mostly because services are not coordinated. Apache Junction food bank, although appreciative of everything they receive, finds that donations are not necessarily the most nutritious. Also, many of the homeless need food that does not need to be cooked. This is something the food bank is taking ownership on. Dental Care: The ratio of patients per dental provider, according to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps is 3,290:1 which is much higher than the National Benchmark of 1,340:1. The group felt there was adequate need for increased services and providers. Senior Services: There are very few services available for seniors which makes sense considering the predominately young population. No skilled facility is located within 20 miles for the elderly. At one time, fresh meals were delivered but that is no longer happening. Queen Creek has a once a week senior program. Many young families are struggling with taking care of aging parents and it was suggested that churches be looked at to see what type of care they are able to provide. Without significant capital investments, the group felt they didnt have the expertise to address this need. Teen Pregnancy: Although teenaged pregnancy is decreasing, it is still an issue. High schools need help to find support. Pinal County is not that much higher than the U.S. benchmark, but it is significantly higher than the state of Arizona. The high school does address this in health classes though. alcohol abuse is taught to sixth graders but not pregnancy prevention.
(17) STERLING REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website CHRONIC DISEASE: - Develop a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes (C) SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time due to another organization already addressing the need or a lack of expertise and/or financial limitations: Dental Care: - There was concern about many dentists retiring and having difficulty being replaced. Appointments to see a dentist can often be long and there is no after-hours care. However, because a local agency, Salud, starting offering dental care it has had a significant impact and there are now 4 dentists in town. There will also be a new program called Virtual Dental where a hygienist will go to a patients home and send results back to the dentist. Though it will take about a month to get an appointment, they will try to get patients in for emergencies that same day. Women and Infant Services: - Though there is currently a program called "Baby Bear Hugs," which guides pregnant, high -risk moms through the healthcare system, there are not enough providers to sustain the program. The CAC discussed the need for more services for infants but it was ultimately realized that until access to care barriers were fixed, such as shortages of primary care and specialty physicians, there was little that could be done. Sexually Transmitted Infections: - With higher rates of sexually transmitted infections, the CAC was concerned about a lack of relevant education in the school system. The public health department reported that they normally see higher rates of STIs in the beginning of the school year and during spring breaks. They are currently working on plan so the CAC did not feel it needed to be prioritized.
(18) BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTERBANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER DID NOT CONDUCT A CHNA DURING THE TAX YEAR OR IN EITHER OF THE TWO IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING TAX YEARS. THIS QUESTION IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR 2016.
(19) BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER CRITICAL ACCESS(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participated in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Offered "Manicures, Massages and Mammograms" for community members BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Due to limited resources and staffing, there were many needs that came up but were ultimately left out of the priorities as the potential for impact was deemed insignificant or it was already being addressed elsewhere. Suicide among Adults: - Because Lassen is home to two correctional facilities, the high suicide/depression rate of correctional officers is very high. The shortage of officers, exhaustion, turbulent work environment, and difficult population all play a role. There were also high incidences of domestic violence and PTSD in this field. The CAC did not feel they had the resources to address this need. Senior Care: - It was pointed out that Home Health and hospice are not something readily accessible in the community, and for the services that are offered, most are only accepting Medicare. Although there are other Banner facilities that offer this service, Banner Lassen is not one of them and it was discussed that this is something not realistically changing in the near future without a capital investment. The financial implications made this difficult to address. Transportation: - While transportation is tied to access to care, the focus group participants felt it was important enough to stand out on its own. Due to the proximity of specialized care, many patients inside Susanville are not able to afford to take time off of work and drive to Reno, which is the closest area for care not found in Lassen County. Aside from the financial burden this creates, many people are also not well enough to make the trip. The almost 300 miles required to get to Reno is a difficult trek for ill patients. Due to other services provided in the community, the group felt this was being adequately addressed.
(20) BANNER CHURCHILL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Appointment scheduling/Promote "MyBanner" online portal - Offered educational materials and links via BannerHealth.com - Resources to insurance marketplace - Free community vaccination clinic - 3D mammography tomosynthesis - Direct access endoscopy - Wellness Wednesdays discounted lab services - Community CPR classes - Childbirth classes - Active recruitment of providers CHRONIC DISEASE: - Offered educational materials and links via BannerHealth.com - Physicians facilitating events/media sources - Ladies Night Out - "Ask the Expert" - CME courses - Paramedic courtesy visits for high-risk patients - Pursuit of telemedicine capabilities - RN Case Manager Support BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Creation of on-call mental health team for ED - Expanded telehealth for behavioral and mental health patients - Sought out partnerships with regional health facilities - Paramedic transfer of behavioral patients - CEO participation on Churchill County Board of Health - Promoted expansion of mental health services - Mental health court partnerships TOBACCO/SMOKING: - "Quitline Nevada" - 1-800-QUITNOW - Partnership with Churchill County Coalition - Patient discharge instructions/information regarding smoking cessation opportunities from RN OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsor/Support local activities: - Local 5Ks - Fallon Youth Club bike ride - No Hill 100 - "Healthy Choices Healthy You" coloring contest - Dietician nutritional consults - BCCH Activities Committee - BCCH walking path for employees/community - BCCH employee Biometrics health screenings - Caf/vending healthy options - Banner Healthy Eating Goals Bannerhealth.com: - Considerations for diet and disease/tips/recipes (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Dental care: - The ratio of patients per dental provider, according to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps is 1,500:1 which is higher than the National Benchmark of 1,340:1. The group felt there was adequate need for increased services and providers, but that the current access to dental care was enough to get by. Rehabilitation for drug/alcohol addiction: - This was another important topic, but the group felt that addressing behavioral and mental health had to come first before this issue could be dealt with. Also, they did not feel the resources existed as significant costs and infrastructure would be required. Affordability of care: - This was a high priority in our discussions. In fact, this seemed to be the highest ranked issue among our focus group. However, when we dug deeper into the issues, it was realized that until there was proper and sufficient access to services, affording care was less of the problem. This topic is something that can be addressed in the future once reasonable action for improving access to care surfaces.
(21) BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Behavioral Health, including mental health and substance abuse 3. Chronic Disease Management, with a focus on diabetes and heart disease (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA This is the first Community Health Needs Assessment completed for Banner Ft. Collins Medical Center and there were no previous actions measured. (C) SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Dental: - A lack of dental care was a concern to the group, but they felt that until access to care was addressed there was nothing significant that could be done to positively impact this issue. Specialty Care: - Increased specialty care was a topic that seemed to gain some traction. There was productive discussion on potential affiliations with out of network physicians specifically related to neurology, orthopedics, GI and dermatology. It was ultimately determined that the hospital facilities need to expand access to primary care physicians first, which is something already prioritized. Homelessness: - The cost and impact of homelessness in the Colorado area on healthcare resources was an interesting topic. Though we have not had another facility bring this up, the group felt it was an increasing strain on the already stretched resources within the community. There was discussion about the social services already available in the community and the group felt it was sufficient for the time being.
(22) EAST MORGAN HOSPITAL(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Mental/Behavioral Health 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Extended clinic hours from 7am 8pm CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings, cooking demos, diabetes education and educational materials at Health Fairs MENTAL HEALTH: - Create a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults - Participated in community forums for addressing resource needs TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to mental health and substance abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education and support - Highlighted healthy cafeteria options - Partnered with Kaiser on "Weigh and Win" with a total of 800 lbs lost by 600 participants (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Transportation: - While there are Case management teams in the hospital, when they discharge a patient who doesnt have a vehicle or cant drive, they cant get to their follow up appointments and often end up back in the emergency department. It was suggested that if a hospital could add transportation services, patient readmission numbers may decrease. Another problem seen is that some people who come in by ambulance dont have a ride home. This causes strains on resources. Sometimes employees and police officers will take patients home but can only take them so far. The group felt that a long-term strategy would be very difficult to accomplish without financial funding and discussed groups in town already addressing this area. Sexually Transmitted Infections: - With the advances in technology, there have been more sexually transmitted outbreaks. Mobile dating apps that have an anonymous sex focus, could have an impact on increased STIs but its very hard to capture that data unless it is self-reported. The health department thought that these cases had historically been controlled before the mainstream accessibility to "casual sex." Legalization of marijuana was seen as having an impact on this as well. Colorado has the second highest rates in country for STIs but the Health Department discussed measures they were taking towards improving this statistic.
(23) BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Create a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults - Partnered with Banner Psychiatric Center to deploy tele-health services to patients presenting in the Emergency Department with mental health and or substance abuse issues (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED While Banner Health seeks to improve all health and address all needs of our community, it is not feasible or realistic to take an isolated approach to those issues. We have come to realize the value of a community wide collective impact approach. Though we cannot address all the issues identified in the CHNA report, we are being proactive by partnering with the Health Improvement Partnerships of Maricopa County to strategically address issues identified in our CCHNA report and common to other parts of the community. We will be looking at collective impact partnerships in which we agree upon common goals or agendas; agree upon measures; maintain excellent and continuous communications; utilize the continued backbone support of Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and be intentional and reinforcing with the activities and strategies we coordinate. While we will continue to offer programs and services within the hospital to specifically address the top issues found in our report, we will now seek to utilize the power of a community-wide approach to addressing the other issues found in our CHNA report. We are currently in talks with the HIPMC collaborative to design a strategic plan that will address, not only our health needs, but the health needs of all Maricopa County residents. Decreasing Alcohol and Tobacco use is one example of a need identified but not prioritized by Banner Health. This issue was addressed in the previous cycle and because we saw a positive impact in the number of users, we wanted to address one of the more pressing needs in our community. Air quality was another topic of discussion, but we felt the need was better suited to be addressed by another community agency with more experience in that realm. While we know improved air quality can have an impact on chronic diseases, we felt comfortable potentially addressing any areas related to this in the ongoing improvement plans for chronic disease.
(24) COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - TORRINGTON(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Dental: - Overall health is an indicator of over-all accountability for dental care. Teaching the importance of good dental health doesnt seem to be important to a lot of people. The habit needs to be taught to children early on but if the parents dont value dental health, then the kids learn to not value the habit as well. Though there is already outreach happening in the community, the group would like to see more. The five dental providers in the community try to provide education and outreach so the group felt that was sufficient for the time being. Tobacco: - Though this issue didnt seem to be as important as the last cycle, the CAC pointed out the increase in the use of smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes. There is currently a lot of support for people who want to quit, and while the hospital supports a smoke free campus, the CAC was pleased to see the rates of smoking decrease since the previous cycle of the CHNA.
(25) WASHAKIE MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Senior Care: - The group felt that was enough being done in the community by social services to address the needs of seniors, but they did want to explore better collaboration in engaging this group. Fall prevention and education was discussed as a possible focus area to help prevent re-admissions. Smoking/Tobacco Use: - The data from County Health Rankings show an 11 percent decrease in smoking from 2013-2015. Though the CAC was happy with this rate, they were concerned about the potential that e-cigarettes could negatively impact the numbers as it becomes more and more popular. Injury Deaths: - Due to the farming and heavy machinery used in Washakie, the CAC was mildly concerned about the potential increase in this area. It wasnt something they felt should be addressed at this time, but they wanted to make a note of it for the future.mildly concerned about the potential increase in this area. It wasnt something they felt should be addressed at this time, but they wanted to make a note of it for the future.
(26) OGALLALA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Hired 2 new providers for the community CHRONIC DISEASE: - Develop a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Transportation: - This is becoming more significant as people cant get a ride home from hospital if they are outside city limits. They may also have appointments outside the county and cant get to them. While there is a handi-bus outside the city limits which helps people to schedule appointments and shopping, it is not a long term solution as the schedule is limited. Due to increasing support for the handi-bus, it was thought that services may be expanding and the need was going to be addressed. Senior Services: - An aging population affects the need for access to care, preventative care and mental health services. If this was focused on in the future, it could possibly reduce medical costs later on. Lack of long range planning and end of life directives are something that could be impacted by simple education and outreach. Because services for this would require a capital investment, it was not something the CAC felt they could have an impact on and it. Tobacco Use: - Smokeless tobacco is becoming an issue as well as e-cigarettes. Children drinking vapor liquid was mentioned as increasing the number of calls to poison control. Because this is a newer trend, the group wanted to wait and see data in the next cycle of CHNA. Also, the rates of smoking decreased since the previous CHNA and the group agreed it should not be prioritized.
(27) PAGE HOSPITAL(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. Mental/Behavioral Health 3. CHRONIC DISEASE INCLUDING ALCOHOL (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website - Offered and participate in free health activities (screenings, health fairs, blood drives) CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Technology: - Page is planning to update the broadband service, however internet, phone and wireless service is a significant problem. With inconsistent access to phone service, patients and providers experiences more difficulty in scheduling and following up on care. Senior care: - The two priorities above were so significant that a third priority was hard to choose from the other needs identified. However, senior care did seem to be significant and will be addressed through Access to Care. The community is encouraging Compass to open a nursing home. There are also swing beds coming. Currently there is no assisted living care and the closest nursing home is 130 miles away. There is a lack of long term care and rehab facilities and many of the elderly in town move away because there is no local care available.
(28) PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL(A) PRIORITIES 1. ACCESS TO CARE 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3. CHRONIC DISEASE (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA ACCESS TO CARE: - Promoted participation in MyBanner (online patient portal) - Offered educational materials and links to community resources related to the insurance marketplace - Promoted internal and external community resources that support preventative and maintenance care via the facility website CHRONIC DISEASE: - Developed a Chronic Disease webpage on the facility website to increase on-line educational opportunities and resource awareness - Expanded Diabetic Education and Nutrition programs - Provided health screenings and educational materials MENTAL HEALTH: - Created a webpage with information and resources related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provider to provider telephone consults TOBACCO/SMOKING: - Partnered with the State Quit Line to build the Proactive Referral into the Banner Medical Group clinic workflows - Supported a Tobacco Free campus OBESITY/NUTRITION: - Sponsorships focused on wellness, healthy eating - Online education, support and recipes (C) SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Access to Specialty Care: - The CAC felt that until access to care in general was improved, tackling specialty care would be too challenging. Working on preventative care and expanded education and outreach on maintaining ones health seemed sufficient for the time being. Child Abuse/Elder Abuse: - The CAC felt they were seeing higher rates of child and elder abuse in their community but werent sure that the resources were something we had to address it. The members of the CAC that represented senior citizens said there was training available on how to spot signs of elder abuse but not a lot else. Domestic Violence: - Though there was much conversation about domestic violence, the CAC felt that a lot of it had to do with substance abuse and alcohol abuse and could be addressed in the mental and behavioral health arena.
(29) BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER(A) PRIORITIES 1. Access to Care 2. Chronic Disease Management, with a focus on diabetes and heart disease 3. Behavioral Health, including mental health and substance abuse 4. Obesity, with a focus on nutrition and physical activity 5. Smoking/Tobacco Use (B) Impact of Actions Taken Since Preceding CHNA This is the first Community Health Needs Assessment completed for Banner Goldfield and there were no previous actions measured or benchmarks to report against. (C) SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT PRIORITIZED Although there are many important needs in the community, the following are not something the CAC felt could be prioritized at this time. Public Transportation: While we recognize this can be a barrier to accessing care and we will support efforts to improve the situation as best we can, it is not within our area of expertise and feel our resources would be better directed at the access issues that we can more directly influence. Women and Infant Services: While the data indicates positive trending in several areas related to women and infant services, as noted above, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) did indicate that teen pregnancy is a significant issue within the community. While we recognize this is a significant health concern within the community, we simply do not have the resources to develop a strategy around pregnancy prevention, at this time and feel we are better aligned to influence the other significant health concerns identified above.group felt it was sufficient for the time being. group felt it was sufficient for the time being.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16A-CAPPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, B, C, E, AND F: THE FAP, APPLICATION, AND PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING URL FOR ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES: WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM/PATIENTS/BILLING/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16j In addition to all actions noted, Banner offers FAP with each billing statement to the patient/guarantor. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18e Banner Health makes reasonable efforts to determine the patient's eligibility under the facility's FAP BEFORE taking any action - up to and including any noted. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19e Banner Health makes reasonable efforts to determine the patient's eligibility under the facility's FAP BEFORE taking any action - up to and including any of the listed actions. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, B, C, E, AND F: BANNER HEALTH DOES NOT ENGAGE IN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS (UP TO AND INCLUDING ANY ACTIONS NOTED IN PART VI, LINE 19), EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY ANY DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY OR OTHER PARTY TO WHICH THE HOSPITAL HAS REFERRED THE PATIENTS DEBT, BEFORE REASONABLE EFFORTS ARE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER A RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL IS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FAP. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, B, C, E, AND F: DURING THE TAX YEAR, FOR ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS WHO HAVE A HOUSEHOLD ANNUAL INCOME OF LESS THAN $125,000, THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHARGED FOR INPATIENT SERVICES IS THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED (AGB) FOR THAT HOSPITAL. HOSPITAL AGB IS THE SUM OF ALL CLAIMS FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES PROVIDED AT SUCH HOSPITAL PAID DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD BY MEDICARE FEE-FOR-SERVICE AND ALL PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS AS PRIMARY PAYORS, TOGETHER WITH ANY ASSOCIATED PORTIONS OF THESE CLAIMS PAID BY MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES OR INSURED INDIVIDUALS IN THE FORM OF CO-PAYS, CO-INSURANCE OR DEDUCTIBLES, BY THE USUAL AND CUSTOMARY CHARGES FOR SUCH MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES.MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES.
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SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3ATHE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES (FPG) FAMILY INCOME LIMIT FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE CARE IS 200% FOR HOSPITAL FACILITIES LOCATED IN ARIZONA, COLORADO, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, AND WYOMING. THE FPG FAMILY INCOME LIMIT FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE CARE IS 350% FOR THE HOSPITAL FACILITY LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA. SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3C BANNER HEALTH (BANNER/BH) USES FPG. DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN AND/OR ABILITY TO PAY, DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE BASED UPON BANNER'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. BH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE DUAL INTERESTS OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO CARE TO THOSE WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO PAY (ECONOMIC INDIGENCE) AND TO OFFER A DISCOUNT FROM BILLED CHARGES FOR THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THEIR CARE (MEDICAL INDIGENCE). THIS POLICY ESTABLISHES TWO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, THE BASIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND THE ENHANCED ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. UNDER THE BASIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, UNINSURED PERSONS HAVING ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOMES OF $125,000 OR LESS WILL QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF DISCOUNTED PRICING COMPARABLE TO THAT AVAILABLE TO COMMERCIAL INSURANCE PAYORS WITHOUT HAVING TO APPLY FOR MEDICAID ASSISTANCE. UNDER THE ENHANCED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, UNINSURED PERSONS HAVING HOUSEHOLD INCOMES AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE WILL QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNTS OR FREE CARE, SUBJECT TO APPLICATION FOR MEDICAID ASSISTANCE. BH MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE A FINANCIAL EVALUATION AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE POINT IN THE REGISTRATION/COLLECTION PROCESS FOR ALL PATIENTS INDICATING AN INABILITY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. BANNER WILL PROVIDE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION AFTER ALL OTHER OPTIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. SEE PART VI, LINE 3 FOR INFORMATION ON HOW PATIENTS ARE MADE AWARE OF BH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 6ABANNER HEALTH PREPARES AN ANNUAL SYSTEM REPORT OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS AN ELECTRONIC BANNER HEALTH COMMUNITY UPDATE WHICH INCLUDES A COMMUNITY MESSAGE, AND HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, AND SUPPORT. Banner Health Community Health Needs Assessments are located at https://www.bannerhealth.com.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 71) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AT COST, MEDICAID AND OTHER MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS - USING THE COST-TO-CHARGE METHODOLOGY DETERMINED BY THE COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM, THE RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST TO CHARGES OR RELATIVE VALUE UNITS IS APPLIED TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS TO CALCULATE THE ESTIMATED COST OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE COST ACCOUNT SYSTEM ADDRESSES ALL PATIENT SEGMENTS AT THE ACUTE CARE FACILITIES. THE COST ACCOUNTING APPLICATION IS NOT IMPLEMENTED AT THE HEALTH CENTERS, PHYSICIAN PRACTICES, HOME CARE, SURGICAL CENTERS, OR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH. 2) COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT - BANNER USES THE "CBISA" COMMUNITY BENEFIT INVENTORY TOOL TO COORDINATE AND ESTIMATE THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES. 3) HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION, SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES, AND RESEARCH - ACTUAL COST LESS REIMBURSEMENTS AS REPORTED IN THE GENERAL LEDGER, ARE USED TO VALUE THESE ACTIVITIES, WHICH OPERATED AT A LOSS PROVIDE INVALUABLE SERVICES TO BH COMMUNITIES. 4) CASH AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS - ACTUAL OR FAIR MARKET VALUE IS USED TO VALUE THESE CONTRIBUTIONS OR ACTIVITIES.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7GSUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES REPORTED IN SECTION 7G INCLUDES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY DISORDER AND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS, POISON AND DRUG INFORMATION SERVICES, PALLIATIVE CARE CLINICS, TRAUMA CARE, BURN CLINICS, PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, FUNDED FOLLOW-UP AND CONTINUING CARE FOR INDIGENTS, SENIOR ADULT DAY CARE, COMMUNITY BASED PRENATAL PROGRAM FOR UNDER/UNINSURED MOTHERS, SCHOOL-BASED CLINIC ACTIVITIES, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES, FREE/REDUCED MAMMOGRAMS AND BONE DENSITY TESTS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE CHRONIC INEBRIATE POPULATION. OPERATED AT A LOSS, RESPECTIVE BH COMMUNITIES WOULD BE DEPRIVED OF THESE SERVICES IF NOT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S INVOLVEMENT.
SCHEDULE H, PART IIIN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EXEMPT MISSION, BH PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THESE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY SERVICES TO ITS CONSTITUENTS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL HEALTH CAMPAIGNS, ENHANCING COMMUNITY WORKFORCE THROUGH RECRUITMENT FOR MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS, PROVISION OF LEADERS TO DEVELOP LOCAL TALENT, PROVISION OF STAFF FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM, RECOGNIZING THE EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER BASE, PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS, INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND BEING A GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN. THE RESULTS OF THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH. - PROVIDING VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TO LOCAL BOARDS AND TASK FORCES, THEREBY ALLOWING THE ENTITY TO CHANNEL RESOURCES TO THE COMMUNITY NEED INSTEAD OF SALARIES. - PROVIDING FEDERAL MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS WITH PHYSICIANS. - PROVIDING DISASTER TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND AWARENESS FOR RESIDENTS. - PARTNERING WITH LOCAL BLOOD BANKS TO BLOOD COMBAT SHORTAGES. - PROVIDING MEETING ROOMS, ELECTRONIC TELECONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER SPACE FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS. WITHOUT THESE IN-KIND DONATIONS, THESE ORGANIZATIONS WOULD BE REQUIRED TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR SPACE RENTAL. IN-KIND DONATIONS ALLOW THESE GROUPS TO USE RESERVE FUNDS FOR THEIR MISSIONS. - PARTNERING WITH LOCAL UNITED WAY AGENCIES TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. - SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS THROUGH EMPLOYEE FOOD AND CLOTHING INITIATIVES.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 1BH WRITES OFF BAD DEBT AS AN OPERATING EXPENSE (AS OPPOSED TO A REDUCTION IN ALLOWANCE). BAD DEBT RESERVES ARE EVALUATED MONTHLY. THIS METHODOLOGY ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO ARRIVE AT THE SAME POSITION DESCRIBED IN THE HFMA'S STATEMENT 15, "VALUATION AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION OF CHARITY CARE AND BAD DEBTS BY INSTITUTIONAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS." HOWEVER, BH DOES NOT WRITE DOWN SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS USING A CONTRA REVENUE ACCOUNT UNLESS WE HAVE DEEMED IT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH IS A VARIANCE FROM THE STATEMENT (WHICH REQUIRES A WRITE-DOWN OF THE RECEIVABLE TO THE COLLECTIBLE AMOUNT USING A CONTRA REVENUE ACCOUNT).
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 2THE PATIENT CARE COST-TO-CHARGES RATIO IS APPLIED TO THE BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS TO CALCULATE THE ESTIMATED COST OF BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO ACCOUNTS/AMOUNTS REPORTED ON LINE 2. DISCOUNTS AND PAYMENTS ON PATIENT ACCOUNTS ARE RECORDED AS AN ADJUSTMENT TO REVENUE, NOT BAD DEBT EXPENSE.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 3PREVIOUSLY THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED A THIRD PARTY TO ASSESS THE VALIDITY OF ACCOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO BAD DEBT AND TO ANALYZE WHAT PERCENT OF BAD DEBT COULD BE/SHOULD BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE QUALIFIED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE BH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES. BASED ON THE STUDY, BH ESTIMATES THAT IN EXCESS OF 60% OF THE PATIENT ACCOUNTS COMPRISING THE ORGANIZATION'S BAD DEBT MAY HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER BH POLICIES. FOLLOWING THIS STUDY, THE ORGANIZATION ENDEAVORED TO ENHANCE EFFORTS TO INFORM PATIENTS OF ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES. HOWEVER, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENHANCED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS UTILIZED ONLY BY THOSE PERSONS WHO TRULY REQUIRE SUCH ENHANCED ASSISTANCE, THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT PATIENTS MUST FIRST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, PROVIDE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, AND (WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS) APPLY FOR MEDICAID. DESPITE ENCOURAGEMENT BY THE ORGANIZATION, THERE ARE MANY TIMES WHEN THE PATIENT REFUSES OR IS UNABLE TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION TO BH, PROVIDE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT QUALIFICATION, OR APPLY FOR MEDICAID.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 41)FOOTNOTE PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (PAGE 16): Net patient accounts receivable and net patient service revenues have been adjusted to the estimated amounts expected to be received based on contractual rates for services rendered. These estimated amounts are subject to further adjustments upon review by third-party payors. Management estimates the provision for doubtful accounts and the allowance for doubtful accounts for each major payor based upon the historical collection experience of each facility. Banner evaluates a patient's ability to pay for patient services based on an entity-wide assessment, and as part of this assessment has determined that management does not assess the patient's ability to pay for the majority of self-pay patients. Accordingly, any patient account write-off is recorded within the provision for doubtful accounts as a reduction of patient service revenue. Management regularly reviews payment data for each major payor in evaluating the sufficiency of the allowance for doubtful accounts. 2) COSTING METHODOLOGY THE RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST TO CHARGES IS APPLIED TO THE BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS TO CALCULATE THE ESTIMATED COST OF BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS THAT IS REPORTED ON LINE 2. DISCOUNTS AND PAYMENTS ON PATIENT ACCOUNTS ARE RECORDED AS AN ADJUSTMENT TO REVENUE, NOT BAD DEBT EXPENSE.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 8THE MEDICARE COST REPORTS THAT HOSPITALS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE DO NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE COSTS REQUIRED TO TREAT MEDICARE PATIENTS. USING A FINANCIAL STATEMENT COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO METHODOLOGY, THE RESULT IS A SHORTFALL IN 2016 OF $34.4M. THEREFORE THE AMOUNTS REFLECTED ON THE COST REPORT DID NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ALL COSTS INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND DIFFER FROM THE COST REFLECTED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS MEDICARE SHORTFALL SHOULD BE TREATED AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT BECAUSE ABSENT THIS PROGRAM, MANY INDIVIDUALS WOULD QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER NEEDS BASED PROGRAMS, BY ACCEPTING PAYMENT BELOW COST TO TREAT THESE INDIVIDUALS, THE BURDENS OF THE GOVERNMENT ARE RELIEVED AND THE AMOUNT SPENT TO COVER THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL IS MONEY NOT AVAILABLE TO COVER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFIT NEEDS.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 9BBANNER HEALTH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES REQUIRE THAT THE ACCOUNTS OF PATIENTS WHO ARE KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BE WRITTEN OFF EITHER IN FULL OR IN PART, DEPENDING UPON THE LEVEL OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WHICH THE PATIENT HAS QUALIFIED. IF THE ACCOUNT IS NOT WRITTEN OFF COMPLETELY, THE REDUCED BALANCE IS TREATED IN THE SAME MANNER AS ACCOUNTS FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FOR THOSE PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FOR THE PORTION OF THE ACCOUNTS REMAINING AFTER APPLICATION OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES FOR PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR SUCH ASSISTANCE, ACCOUNT COLLECTION PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1) THE PATIENT OR GUARANTOR WILL RECEIVE 3 STATEMENTS PRIOR TO THE ACCOUNT BEING PLACED WITH AN OUTSIDE AGENCY. THE STATEMENT PROCESS INVOLVES 3 STATEMENT CYCLES FOR EACH ACCOUNT: (A) 1 DAY AFTER FINAL BILL, (B) 36 DAYS AFTER FINAL BILL, AND (C) 71 DAYS AFTER FINAL BILL. THE PROCESS TAKES 105 DAYS TO COMPLETE. THE ACCOUNT IS SENT TO COLLECTIONS 5 DAYS AFTER THE FINAL STATEMENT CYCLE. 2) ATTEMPTS ARE MADE TO VERIFY PHYSICAL LOCATION OF PATIENT AND ALSO TO DETERMINE IF THE PATIENT MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AHCCCS/MEDICAID COVERAGE. IN ADDITION, AN ATTEMPT IS MADE VIA PHONE BASED ON THE GUARANTOR'S PROPENSITY TO PAY AND A DETERMINED DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR THE TOP 50% OF OUR CUSTOMERS. 3) ACCOUNTS ARE TURNED OVER TO AN OUTSIDE AGENCY UNDER CONTRACT WITH BH WHEN ALL EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. 4) ONCE ASSIGNED TO AN OUTSIDE COLLECTION AGENCY, VARIOUS DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ARE UTILIZED IN DIFFERENT STATES, DEPENDING UPON LOCAL LAW, CUSTOM AND PRACTICE. IN ALMOST ALL SITUATIONS, THE COLLECTION AGENCY ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN PAYMENT FROM THE PATIENT BY MEANS OF DIRECT TELEPHONE CONTACT. IF THIS IS UNSUCCESSFUL, FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT UPON AN ACCOUNT RESULTS IN A REPORT TO A CREDIT AGENCY. IN CERTAIN STATES, THE COLLECTION AGENCY WILL FILE A COLLECTION LAWSUIT TO OBTAIN A JUDGMENT UPON THE UNPAID ACCOUNT, DEPENDING UPON THE ASSESSMENT OF THE AGENCY AS TO THE POTENTIAL COLLECTABILITY OF THE ACCOUNT. IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY STATE, ARIZONA, LAWSUITS ARE RARELY INITIATED, TYPICALLY ONLY WHEN THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE PATIENT HAS SUFFICIENT NET ASSETS TO PAY THE ACCOUNT, AND REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF BH.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 2BANNER HEALTH UTILIZES ITS STRATEGY AND PLANNING TEAM TO CONTINUALLY IDENTIFY AREAS IN THE COMMUNITIES BH SERVES WHERE INSTITUTIONAL CLINICAL NEEDS ARE NOT BEING SATISFIED, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WITHIN UNDERSERVED, UNINSURED, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. IT ALSO LEVERAGES A MULTI-PHASED APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING GAPS IN SERVICES PROVIDED TO COMMUNITIES SERVED BY HOSPITALS WITHIN THE SYSTEM AS WELL AS COMMUNITY RESOURCES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF POPULATION GROWTH AND CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS ANALYSIS, DETAILED ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL, STATE AND COUNTY DATA SOURCES, HEALTHCARE SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER HOSPITAL PROVIDERS, PHYSICIAN SUPPLY IN THE BH SERVICE AREAS, NEW AND MORE EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES THAT ARE BECOMING AVAILABLE THAT WOULD ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES PROVIDED TO BH COMMUNITIES, AND DEMAND PRESSURES EXPERIENCED BY EXISTING BH FACILITIES AND PHYSICIANS. ON A LOCAL BASIS, HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT TEAMS REGULARLY CONSULT WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND PARTNERS, LOCAL COMMUNITY-BASED ADVISORY BOARDS, OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS (INCLUDING FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CLINICS), AND BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY UNMET PHYSICIAN AND HOSPITAL NEEDS. THESE FINDINGS ARE THEN PRIORITIZED BASED ON SYSTEM CAPITAL AND OPERATING RESOURCE AVAILABILITY, FEASIBILITY, AVAILABILITY OF PHYSICIANS TO BE RECRUITED TO THE SERVICE AREA, AND SUSTAINABILITY. BASED UPON THIS PRIORITIZATION, CAPITAL AND OPERATING RESOURCES ARE THEN INTEGRATED INTO THE FACILITY AND SYSTEM BUDGETS AND PLANS.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 3POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EXIST TO EDUCATE OUR PATIENTS ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY AND THEY ARE PROVIDED NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION ON BANNER HEALTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICATION/EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO BH PATIENTS: A. SIGNAGE AND COLLATERAL IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH ARE POSTED PROMINENTLY IN PATIENT WAITING LOBBIES, INCLUDING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, STATING THAT BANNER HAS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE OR MAY BE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THEIR SHARE OF THE COST OF SERVICES. B. A TOLL FREE NUMBER IS PROVIDED FOR THE PATIENT'S/FAMILY'S CONVENIENCE. C. AFTER MEDICAL SCREENING, PATIENTS ARE VISITED BY STAFF AND INFORMED OF THE FINANCIAL POLICY. STAFF ALSO ASSISTS POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE PATIENTS TO APPLY FOR ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICAID/AHCCCS. D. A BRIGHTLY COLORED INSERT IS INCLUDED IN ALL OF OUR BILLING STATEMENTS TO PATIENTS. THE INSERT AGAIN INFORMS PATIENTS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND PROVIDES TOLL-FREE ACCESS. E. DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES AGAIN INFORM PATIENTS OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES DURING THE SELF-PAY COLLECTION PROCESS. F. BANNER HEALTH'S WEBSITE PROVIDES INFORMATION IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS, STAFF CONTINUES TO ADVISE POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE PATIENTS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ENROLLMENT IN MEDICAID/AHCCCS AND OFFER TO ASSIST IN SUCH ENROLLMENT.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 4BH HAD 29 HOSPITALS (AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016), AND OPERATES OR LEASES NURSING HOMES, PHYSICIAN CLINICS, HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, AMBULATORY FACILITIES, AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES IN SEVEN WESTERN STATES, INCLUDING DEMOGRAPHIC AREAS THAT RANGE FROM METROPOLITAN TO REMOTE RURAL AREAS. THE FOLLOWING SETS FORTH PERTINENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMUNITIES AND AREAS SERVED BY BH FACILITIES: A. ALASKA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 741,894 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $72,515 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 10.30% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 16.40% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 13.00% VI) UNINSURED ADULTS LIVING IN POVERTY: 33.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 16.00% VIII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 28.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 47.00% 2) FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH COUNTY I) POPULATION: 100,605 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $71,068 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 8.10% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 14.10% B. ARIZONA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 6,931,071 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $50,255 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 17.40% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 12.80% V) UNINSURED ADULTS LIVING IN POVERTY: 13.00% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 26.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 27.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 35.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 34.00% 2) MARICOPA COUNTY I) POPULATION: 4,242,997 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $54,229 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 16.30% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 12.50% 3) PINAL COUNTY I) POPULATION: 418,540 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $49,477 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 15.80% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 12.60% 4) COCONINO COUNTY I) POPULATION: 140,908 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $50,234 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 19.50% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 14.60% 5) GILA COUNTY I) POPULATION: 53,556 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $39,751 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 21.30% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 13.60% C. CALIFORNIA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 39,250,017 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $61,818 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 15.30% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 9.70% V) UNINSURED ADULTS LIVING IN POVERTY: 8.00% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 19.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 23.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 30.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 40.00% 2) LASSEN COUNTY I) POPULATION: 30,870 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $51,555 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 17.10% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 5.70% D. COLORADO 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 5,540,545 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $60,629 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 11.50% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 9.20% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 9.00% VI) UNINSURED ADULTS LIVING IN POVERTY: 35.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 32.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 12.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 45.00% 2) LARIMER COUNTY I) POPULATION: 339,993 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $59,805 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 12.20% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 7.00% 3) LOGAN COUNTY I) POPULATION: 21,919 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $42,319 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 15.50% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 11.10% 4) MORGAN COUNTY I) POPULATION: 28,274 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $48,450 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 12.10% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 12.60% 5) WELD COUNTY I) POPULATION: 294,932 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $60,572 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 11.30% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 8.40 E. NEBRASKA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 1,907,116 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $52,997 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 12.60% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 9.50% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 8.00% VI) UNINSURED ADULTS LIVING IN POVERTY: 30.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 25.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 31.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 41.00% 2) KEITH COUNTY I) POPULATION: 8,018 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $41,781 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 10.90% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 9.30% F. NEVADA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 2,940,058 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $51,847 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 14.70% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 14.00% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 11.00% VI) UNINSURED ADULTS LIVING IN POVERTY: 26.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 23.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 27.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 29.00% 2) CHURCHILL COUNTY I) POPULATION: 24,198 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $47,415 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 13.10% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 14.00% G. WYOMING 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 585,501 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $58,840 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 11.10% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 13.40% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 9.00% VI) UNINSURED ADULTS LIVING IN POVERTY: 31.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 20.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 22.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 42.00% 2) GOSHEN COUNTY I) POPULATION: 13,390 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $42,689 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 15.10% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 15.60% 3) PLATTE COUNTY I) POPULATION: 8,680 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $38,500 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 11.70 % IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 13.40% 4) WASHAKIE COUNTY I) POPULATION: 8,235 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $47,652 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 11.20% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 17.40% H.BANNER AVERAGE 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 8,270,886 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $58,414 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 13.27% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 12.14% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 10.14% VI) UNINSURED ADULTS LIVING IN POVERTY: 28.57% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 23.71% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 26.43% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 39.71% 2) COUNTY I) POPULATION: 375,634 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $44,962 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 13.54% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 11.19% SOURCES: 2016 U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION STATE FACTS.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 5BH IS GOVERNED BY A COMMUNITY BOARD, DRAWN PRIMARILY FROM THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY BH. THIS BOARD ESTABLISHES BH'S PRIORITIES, AND ENSURES THAT IT OPERATES IN A MANNER THAT WILL FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE, NONPROFIT PURPOSE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. AS A NONPROFIT ENTITY, BH EXISTS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, NOT TO GENERATE PROFITS. TO THAT END, EVERY DOLLAR EARNED IS REINVESTED IN NEW EQUIPMENT, NEW OR EXPANDED PATIENT CARE SERVICES, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, MAINTAINING EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES AND NEW FACILITIES TO MEET MARKET NEEDS OR TO ENSURE THE LONG TERM SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FOR EVERY $1 RECEIVED IN PAYMENT FOR PROVIDING CARE TO PATIENTS, WE SPEND, ON AVERAGE $.97 TO PAY OUR EXPENSES. THESE EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS: - SALARIES AND BENEFITS (.49) - SUPPLIES (.16) - MEDICAL CLAIMS (.10) - FIXED/NON-CONTROLLABLE (.07) - OTHER OPERATING SUCH AS UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND INSURANCE (.07) - PURCHASED SERVICES (.06) - PROFESSIONAL FEES (.02) IN PARTICULAR, BANNER'S HEAVY REINVESTMENT IN CLINICAL SYSTEMS AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENABLES BH TO PROVIDE A UNIFORMLY HIGH QUALITY OF CARE THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING BH'S SMALL, RURAL, CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS. PHYSICIANS AND STAFF PRACTICING IN THESE SOLE COMMUNITY PROVIDERS HAVE THE SAME ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEMS AND COMPUTERIZED PHYSICIAN ORDER ENTRY AND DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS AS ARE UTILIZED IN BH'S LARGEST TEACHING HOSPITAL. IN ADDITION, BY MEANS OF REMOTE MONITORING AND TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGIES, THESE SMALL RURAL HOSPITALS HAVE ACCESS TO THE CLINICAL AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF THE ENTIRE SYSTEM, THEREBY BRINGING A LEVEL OF SOPHISTICATED HEALTH CARE TO THESE COMMUNITIES THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE POSSIBLE. EXCEPT IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF CONSISTENT AND EFFICIENT PHYSICIAN SERVICES, BH UTILIZES AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF MODEL, THEREBY MAKING THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO LOCAL PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY HOSPITAL SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, BH IS AGGRESSIVELY PURSUING AN INTEGRATION STRATEGY INVOLVING NETWORKS OF EMPLOYED AND INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING EFFICIENT, EVIDENCE-BASED AND HIGH QUALITY CLINICAL CARE WITHIN AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM COVERING THE FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE. THIS WILL ENABLE BH TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES WHILE LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SUCH CARE. WHILE LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SUCH CARE.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 6THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT PART OF AN AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 7AS REQUIRED BY LAW, BANNER FILES A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IN CALIFORNIA. BANNER ALSO REPORTS IN THOSE STATES WITH VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (ALASKA, COLORADO AND NEBRASKA).

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (54 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDesc
ALASKA HEALTH FAIR INC
720 W 58TH AVENUE UNIT JANCHORAGEAK99518920118421501(c)(3)$8,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ALASKA STATE HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME ASSN
1049 W 5TH AVENUEANCHORAGEAK99501920034538501(c)(6)$5,500GENERAL DONATION
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
2929 E THOMAS ROADPHOENIXAZ85016841316555501(c)(3)$214,520GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
1701 N BEAUREGARD STALEXANDRIAVA223111742131623888501(c)(3)$5,500GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
2929 S 48TH STREETTEMPEAZ85282135613797501(c)(3)$108,619GENERAL DONATION
AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION
4545 E SHEA BLVD SUITE 164PHOENIXAZ85028362883000501(c)(3)$54,300GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF THE SOUTHWEST
102 W MCDOWELL ROADPHOENIXAZ85003860111676501(c)(3)$14,500GENERAL SUPPORT HOSPITAL
AMERICAN RED CROSS
431 18TH STREET NWWASHINGTONDC200065009530196605501(c)(3)$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARIZONA FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
2828 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 112PHOENIXAZ85004860789956501(c)(3)$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
1441 N 12TH STREETPHOENIXAZ85006942545356501(c)(3)$543,131GENERAL DONATION
BENEVOLENT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
10377 E GEDDES AVE NO 200CENTENNIALCO80112841568566501(c)(3)GENERAL DONATION$259,411FMVMEDICAL SUPPLIES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WELD COUNTY
2400 1ST AVENUEGREELEYAZ80631840529902501(c)(3)$16,500GENERAL DONATION
CITY OF GREELEY
701 10TH STREETGREELEYCO80631846000593GOVT$17,500GENERAL DONATION
DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION OF FAIRBANKS
542 4TH AVENUEFAIRBANKSAK99701920067243501(c)(4)$100,000GENERAL DONATION
FAIRBANKS CONCERT ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 80547FAIRBANKSAK99708920094139501(c)(3)$10,000GENERAL DONATION
FAIRBANKS DRAMA ASSOCIATION
1852 2ND AVENUEFAIRBANKSAK99701237251136501(c)(3)$10,000GENERAL DONATION
FAIRBANKS RESOURCE AGENCY INC
805 AIRPORT WAYFAIRBANKSAK99701920035250501(c)(3)$6,000GENERAL DONATION
FAIRBANKS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL INC
PO BOX 82510FAIRBANKSAK99708920072423501(c)(3)$10,000GENERAL DONATION
FORT COLLINS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
225 S MELDRUM STFORT COLLINSCO80522840201983501(c)(6)$10,000GENERAL DONATION
FORT COLLINS SYMPHONY ASSN
223 LINDEN ST SUITE 202FORT COLLINSCO80524846038716501(c)(3)$26,500GENERAL DONATION
FRIENDS OF HORSESHOE PARK
PO BOX 1062QUEEN CREEKAZ85140272482871501(c)(3)$9,000GENERAL DONATION
GREATER FAIRBANKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
100 CUSHMAN STFAIRBANKSAK99701920006532501(c)(6)$10,480GENERAL DONATION
GREATER PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL
2 N CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 2500PHOENIXAZ85004860539979501(c)(3)$25,000GENERAL DONATION
GREELEY CHORALE INC
PO BOX 336848GREELEYCO80633840752468501(c)(3)$6,000GENERAL DONATION
GREELEY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
802 9TH STREETGREELEYCO80631866000593GOVT$10,000GENERAL DONATION
GREELEY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
PO BOX 1535GREELEYCO80632846031376501(c)(3)$80,000GENERAL DONATION
GREELEYWELD ECONOMIC DEVEL ACTION PSHIP
822 7TH STREET SUITE 550GREELEYCO80631841071701501(c)(6)$10,000GENERAL DONATION
HOPE LIVES LYDIA DODY BREAST CANCER SUP CTR
2629 REDWING ROADFORT COLLINSCO80526841595472501(c)(3)$6,000GENERAL DONATION
KOMEN G KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
5005 LBJ FREEWAY SUITE 250DALLASTX75244751835298501(c)(3)$10,000GENERAL DONATION
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
3877 N 7TH STREET SUITE 300PHOENIXAZ85014135644916501(c)(3)$15,000GENERAL DONATION
LITERACY COUNCIL OF ALASKA
517 GAFFNEY ROADFAIRBANKSAK99701926010100501(c)(3)$8,000GENERAL DONATION
LOVELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
5400 STONE CREEK CIRCLE SUITE 200LOVELANDCO80538840254565501(c)(6)$10,060GENERAL DONATION
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
2901 N 78TH STSCOTTSDALEAZ85251860409636501(c)(3)$15,250GENERAL DONATION
MARCH OF DIMES
1616 E INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD SUITE 200PHOENIXAZ85016131846366501(c)(3)$23,500GENERAL DONATION
MCKEE FOUNDATION
1805 E 18TH STREETLOVELANDCO80539742182919501(c)(3)$40,000GENERAL DONATION
MHA FOUNDATION
308 E AERO DRIVEPAYSONAZ85541473980933501(c)(3)$9,000GENERAL DONATION
MONROE FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 71620FAIRBANKSAK99707930747034501(c)(3)$7,250GENERAL DONATION
NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
1801 16TH STREETGREELEYCO80631840718355501(c)(3)$158,321GENERAL DONATION
NSHEBOARD OF REGENTS
2201 WEST COLLEGE PARKWAYCARSON CITYNV89703886000024GOVT$10,000GENERAL DONATION
OPERA FAIRBANKS
PO BOX 80305FAIRBANKSAK99708203975320501(c)(3)$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RESOURCE CENTER FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
726 26TH AVE SUITE 2FAIRBANKSAK99701920072568501(c)(3)$30,500GENERAL SUPPORT
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES PHOENIX
501 E ROANOKE AVEPHOENIXAZ85004860483792501(c)(3)$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ROTARY INTLROTARY CLUBS OF FORT COLLINS
2614 S TIMBERLINE RD SUITE 109FORT COLLINSCO80525361707667501(c)(4)$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INC
3497 N CAMPBELL AVE NO 703TUCSONAZ85719860879845501(c)(6)$15,000
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA INC
2100 SOUTH 75TH AVENUEPHOENIXAZ85043860307564501(c)(3)$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION
PO BOX 2012SUN CITYAZ85372277107959501(c)(3)$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE FND OF THE NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES ASSN
45 MAIN STREET SUITE 606BROOKLYNNY11201133123125501(c)(3)$6,500GENERAL SUPPORT
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
650 E VAN BURENPHOENIXAZ85004742652689GOVT$21,500GENERAL SUPPORT
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION
1111 N CHERRY AVENUETUCSONAZ85721866050388501(c)(3)$14,580,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY INC
424 PINE STREET SUITE 102FORT COLLINSCO80524846031503501(c)(3)$10,500GENERAL SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY
PO BOX 1944GREELEYCO80632846011918501(c)(3)$15,636GENERAL SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
PO BOX 92330ANCHORAGEAK995092330926000147GOVT$26,750GENERAL SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION
CAMPUS BOX 20GREELEYCO80629846044833501(c)(3)$175,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6
1025 9TH AVENUEGREELEYCO80631846002058GOVT$45,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org45Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org8TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypePATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEGrantTypeTxt
Recipient3513RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$147,565CashGrantAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE OFFICE OF GRANT STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGES ALL RESEARCH AND FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANTS FOR BANNER HEALTH (BH). ALL AWARDS ARE MANAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL OMB A-133 COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT. BH ALSO MAINTAINS RECORDS AND SCHEDULES OF ALL FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL AWARDS AND THEIR EXPENDITURES, AND WE DO MONITOR OUR SUB-RECIPIENTS FOR THEIR COMPLIANCE AS WELL. BH'S GUIDELINES REGARDING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS DIRECT US TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE CHARITABLE MISSIONS ALIGN WITH BH'S MISSION TO "MAKING HEALTH CARE EASIER, SO LIFE CAN BE BETTER". IN SELECTED CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A CONTRIBUTION IS NOT DIRECTLY LINKED TO PATIENT CARE, IT SERVES TO BETTER SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY'S NEEDS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
First Class Or Charter TravelYes (X)FirstClassOrCharterTravelInd
Housing Allowance Or ResidenceYes (X)HousingAllowanceOrResidenceInd
Written Policy Ref T And E ExpnssYes (true)WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation RequiredYes (true)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 PaymentYes (true)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (true)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (true)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

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
Peter S Fine
President & CEO$1,318,397$0$1,886,077$0$86,579$0$5,402,153$0$31,547$0$8,724,753$0$730,406$0
Ronald Bunnell
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT & CAO$914,589$0$971,812$0$14,337$0$1,890,222$0$21,961$0$3,812,921$0$494,675$0
John Hensing MD
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT & CMO$684,639$0$533,080$0$94,537$0$601,430$0$23,689$0$1,937,375$0$238,060$0
Dennis Dahlen
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO$721,997$0$539,232$0$21,513$0$192,383$0$33,115$0$1,508,240$0$235,605$0
Rebecca Kuhn
EXEC VP, COMMUNITY DELIVERY$597,346$0$506,672$0$90,594$0$1,024,763$0$21,428$0$2,240,803$0$203,985$0
Kathy Bollinger
EXEC VP, ACADEMIC DELIVERY$652,242$0$507,509$0$33,536$0$376,648$0$24,354$0$1,594,289$0$216,374$0
David Bixby
SVP/GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY$560,788$0$423,250$0$47,344$0$1,035,563$0$15,923$0$2,082,868$0$189,013$0
Edward Oxford Jr
SVP & CTO (THRU 7/1/16)$253,450$0$370,789$0$384,146$0$50,494$0$17,330$0$1,076,209$0$207,093$0
James Ferando
OFFICER$527,352$0$403,231$0$21,810$0$288,857$0$20,919$0$1,262,169$0$177,980$0
Charles Lehn
EXEC VP, STRATEGIC GROWTH$492,124$0$298,782$0$37,207$0$273,141$0$26,537$0$1,127,791$0$90,939$0
Ryan Smith
SVP/CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER$370,596$0$245,458$0$40,191$0$218,405$0$29,707$0$904,357$0$79,082$0
Brenda Schaefer
VP, TREASURY/TREASURER$225,324$0$74,461$0$18,062$0$80,395$0$10,003$0$408,245$0$0$0
Todd S Werner
President Arizona East$491,725$0$198,843$0$71,264$0$277,728$0$31,194$0$1,070,754$0$0$0
Robert Gould
President Arizona West$488,624$0$201,609$0$66,201$0$115,695$0$32,250$0$904,379$0$21,866$0
Anuj Narang
CEO - BANNER UMC-PHOENIX$469,348$0$158,916$0$18,824$0$162,576$0$5,085$0$814,749$0$0$0
Richard Sutton
CEO - NCMC (THRU 3/16)$174,418$0$171,376$0$35,569$0$33,532$0$11,233$0$426,128$0$0$0
Margo Karsten
CEO - NCMC (AS OF 3/16)$114,492$0$0$0$156,007$0$80,001$0$2,937$0$353,437$0$0$0
Eric Reiman
CEO/CSO Banner Research$534,768$0$264,710$0$23,009$0$53,953$0$6,196$0$882,636$0$0$0
Charlie Agee
VP CMO Academic Del/Care Mgmt$498,686$0$113,706$0$202,837$0$74,600$0$24,230$0$914,059$0$0$0
Matthew Callister
Sr Phys Exec Cancer Ctr$668,060$0$82,252$0$18,901$0$89,971$0$31,477$0$890,661$0$0$0
Thomas Dickson
CEO- BANNER UMC TUCSON & SOUTH$506,371$0$179,170$0$21,255$0$179,798$0$25,744$0$912,338$0$0$0
Majorie Bessel
VP CMO Community Delivery$509,467$0$123,634$0$41,978$0$177,294$0$17,586$0$869,959$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1AFIRST CLASS TRAVEL THE BH TRAVEL POLICY ALLOWS FOR FIRST-CLASS AIR TRAVEL ON ANY FLIGHT WITHIN THE US AND THE LESSER FARE OF 1ST OR BUSINESS CLASS ON INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. HOUSING EXPENSE KATHY BOLLINGER RECEIVED A TAXABLE HOUSING ALLOWANCE. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN HER COMPENSATION AND IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COL B(III): KATHY BOLLINGER $10,717
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4ATHE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAY DURING 2016 (INCLUDED IN SCH J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III)): EDWARD OXFORD $322,826
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B1. SERP II - COVERED 3 EXECUTIVES (FINE, BUNNELL, BIXBY). THIS SERP IS HELD IN A RABBI TRUST AT NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (INCLUDED IN COLUMN C AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION): RONALD BUNNELL - $ 914,906 PETER FINE - $2,122,532 DAVID BIXBY - $ 770,740 2. EXEC 457(B) - COVERED APPROXIMATELY 290 FORMER AND CURRENT EXECUTIVES. THIS NONQUALIFIED PLAN IS HELD AT FIDELITY INVESTMENTS AND IS 100% VESTED. TAXATION OCCURS UPON DISTRIBUTION. THE ONLY CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOWED ARE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE CALCULATED BASED ON ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED FACTORS. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO EXEC 457(B) ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). 3. EXEC 457(F) - COVERED APPROXIMATELY 50 FORMER AND CURRENT EXECUTIVES. THIS NONQUALIFIED PLAN IS HELD AT FIDELITY INVESTMENTS. VESTING OCCURS UPON MEETING VESTING REQUIREMENTS (SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF FORFEITURE) - EARLIER OF AGE 62, 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF DEPOSIT, OR RULE OF 80. TAXATION OCCURS UPON DISTRIBUTION (IF VESTED). THE ONLY CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOWED ARE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS. PAYOUT AMOUNTS ARE TAXABLE AND INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III). DEPOSIT AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN(C). Name 457(F) PAYOUT EMPLOYER 457(F) DEPOSIT Edward Oxford, Jr. $ 41,215 $ 40,170 Dennis Dahlen $ 0 $ 73,300 John Hensing, MD $ 70,411 $ 0 Kathy Bollinger $ 0 $ 68,869 Rebecca Kuhn $ 64,062 $ 61,785 Robert Gould $ 21,866 $ 32,174 Eric Reiman $ 0 $ 43,353 Richard Sutton $ 32,427 $ 26,424 Todd Werner $ 52,454 $ 30,191 Charles Lehn $ 0 $ 39,533 Anuj Narang $ 0 $ 22,424 Thomas Dickson $ 0 $ 28,678 James Ferando $ 0 $ 39,437 Ryan Smith $ 0 $ 27,237 Charlie Agee $181,217 $ 28,225 Matthew Callister $ 0 $ 79,371 Majorie Bessell $ 23,362 $ 25,161
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 71. THE INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFIED BELOW PARTICIPATE IN A LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (LTIP) COVERING A TWO-YEAR CYCLE FROM 2015-2016 AND THREE-YEAR CYCLES FROM 2015-2017 AND 2016-2018. THE LTIP WAS DESIGNED AT THE INITIATIVE OF THE BANNER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF TOWERS WATSON, AND ALL COMPONENTS WERE APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THE PLANS AREAS OF PERFORMANCE TARGETS INCLUDE: BANNER HEALTH NETWORK COST PER CASE, ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD IMPLEMENTATION, COVERED LIVES (POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT) AND HIRING PHYSICIANS. AWARDS ARE CALCULATED AS A PERCENTAGE OF AVERAGE BASE SALARY DURING THE TWO-YEAR OR THREE-YEAR CYCLE, AND OPPORTUNITY VARIES BY POSITION LEVEL. THE PLAN REQUIRES A THRESHOLD LEVEL OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE BEFORE ANY AWARDS CAN BE MADE, AND THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARDS VARIES WITH THE DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TARGETS. THE MAXIMUM LTIP PAYOUT OPPORTUNITY RANGES FROM 20% TO 255% OF THE AVERAGE TWO-YEAR OR THREE-YEAR BASE SALARY. AWARDS HAVE BEEN ACCRUED UNDER THE LTIP, BUT NO PAYMENTS ARE MADE UNTIL AFTER YEAR-END AND ACHIEVEMENT IS VERIFIED BY THE BANNER HEALTH BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BANNER HEALTH. ALL LTIP COMPENSATION PAYMENTS ARE REPORTED IN THE INCENTIVE AND BONUS COMPENSATION SHOWN IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(II). AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR 2016 FOR THE 2015-2016 CYCLE (PAID OUT IN 2017) AND THE 2015-2017 AND 2016-2018 CYCLES (TO BE PAID OUT IN 2018 AND 2019, RESPECTIVELY) ARE REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C) AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION. NAME LTIP ACCRUAL LTIP PAYOUT PETER FINE $ 3,269,021 $ 730,406 RONALD BUNNELL $ 964,716 $ 494,675 REBECCA KUHN $ 952,318 $ 203,985 JOHN HENSING, MD $ 590,830 $ 238,060 KATHY BOLLINGER $ 297,179 $ 216,374 DAVID BIXBY $ 254,223 $ 189,013 JAMES FERANDO $ 238,820 $ 177,980 TODD WERNER $ 236,937 $ 0 CHARLES LEHN $ 223,008 $ 90,939 RYAN SMITH $ 180,568 $ 79,082 MAJORIE BESSEL $ 141,533 $ 0 THOMAS DICKSON $ 140,520 $ 0 ANUJ NARANG $ 129,552 $ 0 DENNIS DAHLEN $ 108,483 $ 235,605 MARGO KARSTEN $ 80,001 $ 0 ROBERT GOULD $ 72,921 $ 0 BRENDA SCHAEFER $ 71,264 $ 0 CHARLIE AGEE $ 36,255 $ 0 EDWARD OXFORD, JR. $ 0 $ 165,878 2. BANNER HEALTH HAS A MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN (MIP) WHICH IS BASED ON COMPANY ACHIEVEMENT OF SEVERAL FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL/CLINICAL QUALITY METRICS THAT ARE ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE BANNER HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AWARDS ARE GRANTED AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE PARTICIPANT'S BASE SALARY AND VARY WITH THE POSITION LEVEL OF THE PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE, RANGING FROM 7% TO 110% OF BASE SALARY. IN 2016, THERE WERE 1,026 MIP PARTICIPANTS. THE MIP WAS ACCRUED IN 2016 FOR THE 2016 MIP, AND PAYOUTS ON THE 2016 MIP WERE PAID IN 2017. MIP COMPENSATION IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COL (B)(II).
SCHEDULE J, PART IISHARE OPTION PLAN CERTAIN INDVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN BH'S SHARE OPTION PLAN WHICH ALLOWED THEM TO PURCHASE MUTUAL FUND SHARE OPTIONS OVER A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME AT BELOW FAIR MARKET VALUE. THE VALUE OF MUTUAL FUNDS RECEIVED IS TAXABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THE OPTIONS. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS EXERCISED MUTUAL FUND SHARE OPTIONS AS PART OF THIS PLAN DURING 2016, THE VALUE OF WHICH IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COL B(III): DAVID BIXBY $ 40,629 CHARLES LEHN $ 18,625 ROBERT GOULD $ 25,784
SCHEDULE J, PART IIIRECOGNITION BONUS BANNER HEALTH HIRED AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT TO REVIEW PETER FINE'S 2016 TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE AGAINST THE COMPARABLE MARKET DATA USING BANNER HEALTH'S REVENUE OF $6.951 BILLION. AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW, THE CONSULTANT RECOMMENDED A ONE-TIME RECOGNITION BONUS OF $250,000 BASED ON PETER FINE'S 2015 PERFORMANCE. PETER FINE $250,000

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdBond Issuer EINBondIssuerEINCUSIPCUSIPNumBond IssuedBondIssuedDtIssue PriceIssuePriceAmtPurposePurposeDescDefeasedDefeasedIndOn Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuerIndPool FinancingPoolFinancingInd
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
A860453292040507HMO2007-05-10$600,002,793SERIES 2007A-B - SEE PART VIYes (true)falsefalse
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
B860453292040507HNB2008-04-30$226,464,588SERIES 2008A - SEE PART VIYes (true)falsefalse
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
C860453292040507JY22008-06-19$197,500,000SERIES 2008B-C - SEE PART VIfalsefalsefalse
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
D860453292040507KYO2008-08-28$915,742,826SERIES 2008D - SEE PART VIYes (true)falsefalse

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdRetiredRetiredAmtBond DefeasedBondDefeasedAmtTotal ProceedsTotalProceedsAmtIn Reserve FundInReserveFundAmtCapitalized InterestCapitalizedInterestAmtRefunding EscrowRefundingEscrowAmtIssuance Costs From ProceedsIssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmtCredit EnhancementCreditEnhancementAmtWorking Capital ExpendituresWorkingCapitalExpendituresAmtCapital ExpendituresCapitalExpendituresAmtOther Spent ProceedsOtherSpentProceedsAmtUnspentUnspentAmtSubstantial CompletionSubstantialCompletionYrCurrent RefundingCurrentRefundingIndAdvance RefundingAdvanceRefundingIndFinal Allocation MadeFinalAllocationMadeIndAdequate Books And Rec MaintAdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd
A$76,255,000$103,555,000$654,681,003$0$0$0$3,221,064$0$0$651,459,939$0$02009falsefalseYes (true)Yes (true)
B$22,720,000$198,705,000$226,464,588$0$0$0$1,836,731$0$0$0$224,627,857$02009Yes (true)falseYes (true)Yes (true)
C$28,550,000$0$197,500,000$0$0$0$2,489,789$100,211$0$0$194,910,000$02009Yes (true)falseYes (true)Yes (true)
D$132,735,000$748,975,000$919,855,595$0$0$0$5,438,540$0$0$570,992,055$339,312,231$02011Yes (true)falseYes (true)Yes (true)

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdOwning Bond Financed PropertyOwningBondFinancedPropertyIndAny Lease ArrangementsAnyLeaseArrangementsIndMgmt Contract Bond Fincd PropMgmtContractBondFincdPropIndEngage Bond Counsel ContractsEngageBondCounselContractsIndAny Research AgreementsAnyResearchAgreementsIndEngage Bond Counsel ResearchEngageBondCounselResearchIndPrivate Bus Use By OthersPrivateBusUseByOthersPctPrivate Bus Concerning UBIPrivateBusConcerningUBIPctTotal Private Business UseTotalPrivateBusinessUsePctBond Iss Meet Prvt Sec Pymt TestBondIssMeetPrvtSecPymtTestIndChange In Use Bond Financed PropChangeInUseBondFinancedPropIndRemedial Action TakenRemedialActionTakenIndProcs Nonqualified Bond RemdtdProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdInd
AfalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)0.000000.000000.00000falsefalsefalseYes (true)
BfalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)0.000100.000000.00010falsefalsefalseYes (true)
CfalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)0.000000.000000.00000falsefalsefalseYes (true)
DfalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)0.002200.00220falsefalsefalseYes (true)

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdForm8038 T FiledForm8038TFiledIndRebate Not Due YetRebateNotDueYetIndException To RebateExceptionToRebateIndNo Rebate DueNoRebateDueIndVariable Rate IssueVariableRateIssueIndHedge Identified In Bks And RecHedgeIdentifiedInBksAndRecIndTerm Of HedgeTermOfHedgePctSuperintegrated HedgeSuperintegratedHedgeIndHedge TerminatedHedgeTerminatedIndGross Proceeds Invested In GICGrossProceedsInvestedInGICIndBusiness Name Line1GICProviderName/BusinessNameLine1TxtTerm Of GICTermOfGICPctRegulatory Safe Harbor StsfdRegulatorySafeHarborStsfdIndGross Proceeds InvestedGrossProceedsInvestedIndWritten Proc To Monitor ReqsWrittenProcToMonitorReqsInd
MORGAN STANLEY
AfalsefalsefalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)29.67Yes (true)falseYes (true)MORGAN STANLEY3.Yes (true)falseYes (true)
0
BfalsefalseYes (true)falsefalsefalsefalse0falseYes (true)
MORGAN STANLEY
CfalsefalsefalseYes (true)falseYes (true)26.65falsefalsefalse0falseYes (true)
0
DfalsefalsefalseYes (true)falsefalsefalse0falseYes (true)

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp (4 entries)

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

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

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ExplanationSCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2C 2007A-B - MAY 10, 2016 2008B-C - FEBRUARY 28, 2013 2008D - AUGUST 28, 2016 2008E-H - SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 2012A - NOVEMBER 8, 2016 2014A - OCTOBER 22, 2016 2015A - NOVEMBER 5, 2016 SCHEDULE K, PART VI 2007A-B: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE VARIOUS PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN PRIOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PAID BY BANNER HEALTH; (2) REFUND AND REDEEM ON A CURRENT BASIS A PORTION OF BANNER HEALTH'S OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL PAPER NOTES; (3) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (4) PAY PREMIUMS FOR MUNICIPAL BONDS INSURANCE POLICIES TO SECURE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE BONDS. 2008A: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE PRIOR BONDS ISSUED ON MAY 12, 2005, INCLUDING INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON; AND (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT. 2008B-C: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE PRIOR BONDS ISSUED ON MAY 12, 2005; (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (3) PAY FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT. 2008D: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER AVAILABLE MONEYS OF BANNER HEALTH, TO: (1) FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF PROJECTS, INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN PRIOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PAID BY BANNER HEALTH; (2) FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE SUN HEALTH ACQUISITION; (3) CURRENTLY REFUND $50,700,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA, VARIABLE RATE REVENUE BONDS (DISCOVERY HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 1999B; (4) CURRENTLY REFUND $73,225,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002A; (5) CURRENTLY REFUND $73,175,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002B; (6) CURRENTLY REFUND $146,325,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002C; AND (7) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITER'S DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. 2008E-H: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S $396,995,000 REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH) SERIES 2005A; (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (3) PAY FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT. 2012A: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TOWER, A FIVE-STORY PARKING STRUCTURE FOR VISITORS, A THREE-STORY PARKING STRUCTURE FOR STAFF, A TWO-STORY WING TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION, ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE SPACE FOR A NICU AND EXPANDED WOMEN'S AND INFANTS SERVICES, AND EXPANSION OF THE OPERATING ROOMS AND THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER ("BANNER ESTRELLA") AND (2) FINANCE THE DESIGN AND BUILD-OUT OF TWO SHELLED FLOORS AT BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER ("BANNER BAYWOOD"), TO ADD 56 PRIVATE PATIENT ROOMS AND TO CONVERT EXISTING SEMI- PRIVATE BEDS TO PRIVATE BEDS. 2014A: THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS ARE BEING USED: (1) TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION AND THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF BANNER CASA GRANDE, AN ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, (2) TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE NEW BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER, AND (3) TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE BANNER M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. 2015A: THE BONDS WERE USED TO: (1) ADVANCE REFUND THE PORTION OF THE AUTHORITYS REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH), SERIES 2007A MATURING ON JANUARY 1 IN THE YEARS 2018 THROUGH 2025; (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS (THE "COST OF ISSUANCE). 2015B-D: THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS ARE BEING USED FOR: (1) REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF A TAXABLE TERM LOAN TO THE BANNER HEALTH FROM MIZUHO BANK LTD. THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN WERE USED TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH NETWORK, INC.; (2) REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPLE AMOUNT OF A TAXABLE REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN TO BANNER HEALTH FROM THE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.. THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN WERE USED BY BANNER HEALTH TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF THE ASSETS OF PAYSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.; (3) CONSTRUCT A 1,100 CAR PARKING GARAGE AT THE BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX; (4) PAY THE FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO A DIRECT-PAY LETTER OF CREDIT RELATING TO THE 2015B BONDS PROVIDED BY THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ LTD.; (5) PAY THE FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO A DIRECT-PAY LETTER RELATING TO THE 2015C BONDS AND TOGETHER WITH THE 2015B LETTER OF CREDIT PROVIDED BY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; AND (6) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS (THE "COST OF ISSUANCE"). 2016A: THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS, TOGETHER WITH OTHER AVAILABLE MONEYS OF BANNER HEALTH, ARE BEING USED TO: (1) ADVANCE REFUND THE PORTION OF THE ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2008A MATURING ON JANUARY 1 IN THE YEARS 2022 THROUGH 2035; (2) ADVANCE REFUND THE PORTION OF ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2008D AND COLLECTIVELY WITH THE SERIES 2008A BONDS MATURING ON JANUARY 1 IN THE YEARS 2019 THROUGH 2038 (OTHER THAN 2030); (3) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BOND. YEARS 2019 THROUGH 2038 (OTHER THAN 2030); (3) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BOND.ExplanationTxt

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdBond Issuer EINBondIssuerEINCUSIPCUSIPNumBond IssuedBondIssuedDtIssue PriceIssuePriceAmtPurposePurposeDescDefeasedDefeasedIndOn Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuerIndPool FinancingPoolFinancingInd
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
A860453292040507LE32008-09-18$397,085,000SERIES 2008E-H - SEE PART VIfalsefalsefalse
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
B860453292040507NA92012-11-08$179,490,454SERIES 2012A - SEE PART VIfalsefalsefalse
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
C8604532920000405072014-10-22$211,563,492SERIES 2014A - SEE PART VIfalsefalsefalse
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
D860453292040507QM02015-11-05$109,938,631SERIES 2015A - SEE PART VIfalsefalsefalse

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdRetiredRetiredAmtBond DefeasedBondDefeasedAmtTotal ProceedsTotalProceedsAmtIn Reserve FundInReserveFundAmtCapitalized InterestCapitalizedInterestAmtRefunding EscrowRefundingEscrowAmtIssuance Costs From ProceedsIssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmtCredit EnhancementCreditEnhancementAmtWorking Capital ExpendituresWorkingCapitalExpendituresAmtCapital ExpendituresCapitalExpendituresAmtOther Spent ProceedsOtherSpentProceedsAmtUnspentUnspentAmtSubstantial CompletionSubstantialCompletionYrCurrent RefundingCurrentRefundingIndAdvance RefundingAdvanceRefundingIndFinal Allocation MadeFinalAllocationMadeIndAdequate Books And Rec MaintAdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd
A$60,965,000$0$397,085,000$0$0$0$1,252,134$3,166,608$0$0$392,666,258$02008Yes (true)falseYes (true)Yes (true)
B$0$0$179,510,496$0$0$0$1,685,334$0$0$177,825,162$0$02015falsefalsefalseYes (true)
C$0$0$211,565,255$0$0$0$0$0$0$209,356,340$0$02016falsefalsefalseYes (true)
D$0$0$109,938,631$0$0$108,580,702$899,345$0$0$458,584$0$02015falseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdOwning Bond Financed PropertyOwningBondFinancedPropertyIndAny Lease ArrangementsAnyLeaseArrangementsIndMgmt Contract Bond Fincd PropMgmtContractBondFincdPropIndEngage Bond Counsel ContractsEngageBondCounselContractsIndAny Research AgreementsAnyResearchAgreementsIndEngage Bond Counsel ResearchEngageBondCounselResearchIndPrivate Bus Use By OthersPrivateBusUseByOthersPctTotal Private Business UseTotalPrivateBusinessUsePctBond Iss Meet Prvt Sec Pymt TestBondIssMeetPrvtSecPymtTestIndChange In Use Bond Financed PropChangeInUseBondFinancedPropIndRemedial Action TakenRemedialActionTakenIndProcs Nonqualified Bond RemdtdProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdIndPrivate Bus Concerning UBIPrivateBusConcerningUBIPct
AfalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)0.003800.00380falsefalsefalseYes (true)
BfalsefalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)0.000000.00000falsefalsefalseYes (true)0.00000
CfalsefalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)0falsefalsefalseYes (true)
DfalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)false0.000000.00000falsefalsefalseYes (true)0.00000

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdForm8038 T FiledForm8038TFiledIndRebate Not Due YetRebateNotDueYetIndException To RebateExceptionToRebateIndNo Rebate DueNoRebateDueIndVariable Rate IssueVariableRateIssueIndHedge Identified In Bks And RecHedgeIdentifiedInBksAndRecIndTerm Of HedgeTermOfHedgePctSuperintegrated HedgeSuperintegratedHedgeIndHedge TerminatedHedgeTerminatedIndGross Proceeds Invested In GICGrossProceedsInvestedInGICIndBusiness Name Line1GICProviderName/BusinessNameLine1TxtGross Proceeds InvestedGrossProceedsInvestedIndWritten Proc To Monitor ReqsWrittenProcToMonitorReqsInd
MORGAN STANLEY
AfalsefalsefalseYes (true)Yes (true)Yes (true)20.3falsefalsefalse0falseYes (true)
0
BfalsefalsefalseYes (true)Yes (true)falsefalse0falseYes (true)
0
CfalsefalsefalseYes (true)falsefalsefalse0falseYes (true)
0
DfalsefalsefalseYes (true)falsefalsefalse0falseYes (true)

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp (4 entries)

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

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdBond Issuer EINBondIssuerEINCUSIPCUSIPNumBond IssuedBondIssuedDtIssue PriceIssuePriceAmtPurposePurposeDescDefeasedDefeasedIndOn Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuerIndPool FinancingPoolFinancingInd
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
A860453292040507QA62015-11-05$301,550,000SERIES 2015B-D - SEE PART VIfalsefalsefalse
THE INDUSTRIAL DEVEL AUTHORITY OF MARICOPA
B86045329256682HCH02016-11-17$931,052,179SERIES 2016A - SEE PART VIfalsefalsefalse

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdRetiredRetiredAmtBond DefeasedBondDefeasedAmtTotal ProceedsTotalProceedsAmtIn Reserve FundInReserveFundAmtCapitalized InterestCapitalizedInterestAmtRefunding EscrowRefundingEscrowAmtIssuance Costs From ProceedsIssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmtCredit EnhancementCreditEnhancementAmtWorking Capital ExpendituresWorkingCapitalExpendituresAmtCapital ExpendituresCapitalExpendituresAmtOther Spent ProceedsOtherSpentProceedsAmtUnspentUnspentAmtSubstantial CompletionSubstantialCompletionYrCurrent RefundingCurrentRefundingIndAdvance RefundingAdvanceRefundingIndFinal Allocation MadeFinalAllocationMadeIndAdequate Books And Rec MaintAdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd
A$0$0$301,550,000$0$0$0$1,550,000$0$0$11,580,626$288,419,374$02015falsefalsefalseYes (true)
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Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp (2 entries)

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Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp (4 entries)

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NATALIE RHODES
DAUGHTER OF OFFICER$51,813EMPLOYED BY BANNER HEALTHfalse
ALYSSA LEHN
DAUGHTER OF OFFICER$63,476EMPLOYED BY BANNER HEALTHfalse
AISHLING COYNE
STEPDAUGHTER OF OFFICER$43,873EMPLOYED BY BANNER HEALTHfalse
LAZARUS SILVYN AND BANGS
LAW FIRM OF BOARD MEMBER$140,204LEGAL SERVICESfalse

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (17 entries)

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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6AT BANNER HEALTH ('BANNER'BH'), OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR TEAM, AND EACH YEAR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SERVE BANNER AND, IN TURN, SERVE LOCAL COMMUNITY NEEDS. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, AND WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND SKILLS CHOOSE TO GIVE THEIR TIME TO BANNER. OUR VOLUNTEERS RANGE FROM TEENS AND ADULTS TO SEASONAL VISITORS AND RETIREES. THE ONLY CONSISTENCY IS THAT THEY ALL HAVE A DESIRE TO HELP AND SERVE OTHERS. THESE COMPASSIONATE AND CARING INDIVIDUALS MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PATIENTS, STAFF AND GUESTS BY PROVIDING A PERSONAL AND COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO PATIENT AND GUEST SERVICE. VOLUNTEERS WITHIN BH WORK DIRECTLY WITH PEOPLE AND PROVIDE BEHIND-THE-SCENES SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE PATIENTS' EXPERIENCE AND COMFORT. WITHIN THE VARIOUS PATIENT CARE AND PUBLIC AREAS, VOLUNTEERS GREET GUESTS, PROVIDE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS, ESCORT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO THEIR DESTINATIONS, AND TRANSPORT AND LINK VISITORS TO STAFF AND OTHER RESOURCES. VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDE COMFORT THROUGH THERAPY DOG VISITS, PERSONAL VISITS, AND BY PROVIDING COMFORT ITEMS SUCH AS PILLOWS, PHONE CARDS, AND CATERING. FINALLY, OTHER VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT STAFF THROUGH ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECTS AND ASSISTANCE - ALLOWING THEM MORE TIME TO DEVOTE TO PATIENT CARE. BH HONORS THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATE NUMEROUS HOURS AND COUNTLESS TALENTS TO OUR ORGANIZATION IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE. THEY EXEMPLIFY OUR MISSION IN THAT EVERY DAY THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 NEW SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SERVICES AETNA IN OCTOBER 2016, BANNER ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AETNA ACO HOLDINGS, INC. (AETNA), A SUBSIDIARY OF AETNA, INC., PURSUANT TO WHICH BANNER AND AETNA AGREED TO FORM AN INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY, BANNER HEALTH AND AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY LLC (HOLDCO), TO BE OWNED 49% BY BANNER AND 51% BY AETNA AND TO BE THE PARENT OF TWO ARIZONA INSURANCE COMPANIES (COLLECTIVELY, NEWCO). THE AGREEMENT PROVIDE FOR NEWCO TO BECOME LICENSED AS ARIZONA INSURANCE COMPANIES IN 2017 AND TO BEGIN ISSUING INSURANCE POLICIES IN 2018. UCE IN NOVEMBER 2016, BANNER ACQUIRED ALL OF THE ASSETS OF ARIZONA URGENT CARE CENTERS OPERATED BY UCXTRA UMBRELLA, LLC AND UCXTRA SERVICES, LLC, UNDER THE NAME 'URGENT CARE EXTRA' (UCE). UNDER THE TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION, BANNER ACQUIRED 32 URGENT CARE CENTERS OPERATING IN THE PHOENIX AND TUCSON METROPOLITAN AREAS AS WELL AS 12 CENTERS UNDER DEVELOPMENT, EXPECTED TO OPEN IN 2017. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SERVICES CEASED FAIRBANKS BANNER LEASED FROM THE GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) A HOSPITAL FACILITY, A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, AND A PHYSICIAN CLINIC LOCATED IN FAIRBANKS, ALASKA. IN DECEMBER 2015, BANNER EXERCISED ITS RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE LEASE UPON AT LEAST ONE YEARS NOTICE. THE TERMINATION WAS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2017.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4HEADQUARTERED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, BANNER HEALTH IS A NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THAT OWNS, LEASES, AND OPERATES 29 HOSPITALS INCLUDING THREE ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS, AND MULTIPLE NURSING HOMES, PHYSICIAN CLINICS, HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, URGENT CARE CENTERS, AND AMBULATORY FACILITIES IN SEVEN WESTERN STATES. BANNER IS ONE OF THE NATIONS LARGEST NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND THE LEADING NONPROFIT PROVIDER OF HOSPITAL SERVICES IN EVERY COMMUNITY WE SERVE AND IN SOME CASES, THE ONLY INPATIENT FACILITY AVAILABLE. BANNER IS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO OUR MISSION: 'MAKING HEALTH CARE EASIER, SO LIFE CAN BE BETTER.' A MISSION WHICH SERVES AS THE CORNERSTONE OF OPERATIONS AT OUR 29 HOSPITALS AND CARE FACILITIES LOCATED IN SMALL AND LARGE, RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES. RECOGNIZED AND REGARDED AS A TOP HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY FOR CONSISTENT CLINICAL QUALITY NONPROFIT BANNER HAS EVOLVED FROM A HEALTH SYSTEM OF HOSPITALS TO A FULLY INTEGRATED SYSTEM. THE COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED SERVICES PROVIDED BY BANNER INCLUDE ACUTE CARE, AMBULATORY CARE, LONG-TERM CARE, HOME HEALTH CARE, URGENT CARE, AND HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING MAJOR, ACCREDITED MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT TRAIN QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS, BANNER PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL AND GLOBAL RESEARCH EFFORTS. BANNER HAS NOT ONLY DEMONSTRATED THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THOSE IN OUR SERVICE AREAS BUT HAS EXPANDED CONVENIENT ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. BANNER IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING OUR PATIENT CARE BY CONTINUOUS FOCUS ON IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES AND SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING OF AN ENGAGED WORKFORCE, USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES, AND EXPANSION OF OUR FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. AT ALL STAGES IN LIFE, BANNER MEETS THE HEALTH AND MEDICAL NEEDS OF ITS PATIENTS THROUGH COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE. BANNER HEALTH'S MISSION IS: 'MAKING HEALTH CARE EASIER, SO LIFE CAN BE BETTER.' AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WE EXIST TO SUPPORT OUR CHARITABLE MISSION OF PROVIDING EXCELLENT HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, RATHER THAN TO GENERATE INCOME FOR INVESTORS OR STOCKHOLDERS. TO FULFILL OUR MISSION AND SERVE OUR INCREDIBLY DIVERSE PATIENT POPULATION, BANNER OPERATES A SYSTEM OF RURAL AND URBAN FACILITIES THAT PRESERVE THE DIGNITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, AGE, SOCIAL STATUS OR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES RENDERED. BANNER FACILITIES ARE OPERATED IN A COST-EFFECTIVE AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER TO INSURE THAT ALL WHO TURN TO BANNER RECEIVE THE EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE THEY DESERVE. BANNER EXISTS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, RATHER THAN GENERATE PROFITS. THAT MEANS EVERY DOLLAR WE EARN IS REINVESTED INTO NEW EQUIPMENT, NEW OR EXPANDING PATIENT CARE SERVICES, NEW PHYSICIAN SERVICES, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, MAINTAINING EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES, AND EMPLOYEES SALARIES. IN ADDITION, WE SUBSIDIZE THE MEDICAL EDUCATION COSTS FOR HUNDREDS OF PHYSICIANS IN TRAINING, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM WILL STAY IN ARIZONA AND COLORADO, WHERE THEY TRAINED. WE LEVERAGE OUR SIZE TO REDUCE SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT COSTS AND TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND AGGRESSIVELY PURSUE BEST PRACTICES BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF BANNER FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE WASTE AND INEFFICIENCY. FULFILLMENT OF THE BANNER MISSION AND EXEMPT PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED IN PART BY PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CHARITY CARE, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (SEE SCHEDULE H). BANNER IS NOTED FOR ITS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND ITS EMPLOYEES WORK TIRELESSLY AND DEVOTE SIGNIFICANT HOURS, A LARGE PORTION OF WHICH ARE ON BANNER WORK TIME AS VOLUNTEERS AT CLINICS FOR THE WORKING POOR, PROVIDING GENERAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND CONDUCTING SEMINARS, PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. IN ADDITION, BANNER EMPLOYEES ROUTINELY SERVE ON LOCAL COMMUNITY BOARDS AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES. SERVICES AND PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY BANNER FACILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: -COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS -SUPPORT GROUPS -SELF-HELP PROGRAMS -COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES AND HEALTH SCREENINGS -COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLINICS AND PROGRAMS -COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS -MOBILE SCREENINGS AND CLINICS -SUBSIDIZED CLINICS AND SERVICES -LIVE AND WEB-BASED AND ELECTRONIC CONSUMER HEALTH EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE -PRIMARY AND CLINICAL RESEARCH WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND OTHER AGE RELATED DISEASES -SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS, EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS -DONATED CONFERENCE ROOM AND RELATED SPACE TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS -DONATED MEDICAL SUPPLIES -PARTNERSHIPS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE HEALTHCARE CAREERS -FACILITY AND STAFF INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS -COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND COALITION BUILDING BANNER IS COMMITTED TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND SEVERAL NEW OR ONGOING COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES WERE NOTED IN 2016. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES -GRACE MIDDLEBROOK PATIENT AND FAMILY LEARNING CENTER, WELLNESS LIBRARY AND KRUGER WELLSPRING LIBRARY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT WHEN MAKING MEDICAL DECISIONS. BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX, NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER AND MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER OFFERED COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCESS TO BOOKS, TAPES, VIDEOS, JOURNAL ARTICLES, ETC. ON HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS. -BANNER INTERNET WEB-BASED CONSUMER EDUCATION BANNER STRIVES TO BE THE LEADING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN EVERY COMMUNITY IT SERVES AND IT RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING HEALTH CARE INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT. IN 2016, BANNER ELECTRONIC CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION PAGES AND WEB CONTENT WERE VIEWED IN EXCESS OF 425,000 TIMES. DEDICATED STAFF CREATED CONTENT, MAINTAINED THE WEBSITE AND PREPARED ONLINE, BILINGUAL PUBLICATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY. INCLUDED IN THE CONTENT WERE EXTENSIVE ADULT AND CHILDRENS HEALTH RESOURCE LIBRARIES, 'ASK THE EXPERT' WHICH PROVIDES ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF WRITTEN AND VIDEO FORMATS AND A DIVERSE OFFERING OF ONLINE AND INTERACTIVE HEALTH CALCULATORS AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT TOOLS. THE HEALTH LIBRARY PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT WELLNESS, DISEASE CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES AND MEDICATIONS AND WHETHER THE GOAL IS FITNESS OR DISEASE MANAGEMENT, THE ONLINE LIBRARY PROVIDES EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND VALUABLE INFORMATION. -MISSION OF MERCY MOBILE MEDICAL VAN MISSION OF MERCY IS A MOBILE MEDICAL CLINIC LAUNCHED IN 1997 THAT SERVES MORE THAN 200,000 UNINSURED WORKING POOR IN PHOENIX AND THE SURROUNDING CITIES THAT MAKE UP MARICOPA COUNTY. THE ROLLING CLINIC ON WHEELS IS SUPPORTED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEER LABOR AND DONATED SUPPLIES. -BANNER HEALTH CALL CENTER AND CRISIS HELPLINES IN 2016, BANNER HANDLED PHONE CALLS FOR PHYSICIAN REFERRAL, HEALTH-INFORMATION PROVIDED BY REGISTERED NURSES, CRISIS COUNSELING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HELP AND INFORMATION ON BANNER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. VALUED AT $1,490,315, MOST OF THESE CALLS WERE FROM LOW-INCOME PERSONS NEEDING HEALTH ADVICE AND CRISIS SERVICES. -CARING CONNECTIONS CARING CONNECTIONS IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM OFFERED BY BANNER HOSPICE THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ASSISTANT FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF CHRONIC OR LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS. THROUGH CARING CONNECTIONS, PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, TELEPHONE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO IS PLANNING AHEAD, CAREGIVING, LIVING WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR GRIEVING A LOSS. -COMMUNITY EDUCATION BANNER IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION IN ALL THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND DOING ITS PART TO KEEP BANNER COMMUNITIES STRONG AND HEALTHY. ACROSS THE SYSTEM, AREA RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE PROVIDED NUMEROUS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING CLASSES, SYMPOSIUMS, PRESENTATIONS AND FORUMS AIMED AT COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS. TOPICS INCLUDED DISCUSSIONS SPECIFIC TO VARIOUS DISEASES AND DISEASE PREVENTION TECHNIQUES, HOLISTIC THERAPIES, WELLNESS, CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND SAFETY. ALSO AVAILABLE WERE SPEAKER BUREAUS AND PHYSICIAN LECTURES DEDICATED TO MEETING THE PARTICULAR HEALTH-RELATED COMMUNITY REQUESTS OR NEEDS. EXTENDING BEYOND PATIENT CARE, THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES WERE ALSO CARRIED OUT IN 2016: -ALZHEIMERS EDUCATION, SCREENING AND SUPPORT SERVICES BANNER HEALTH IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS AS WELL AS IN CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH ACROSS SEVERAL CAMPUSES. THROUGH THE BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES AND SCREENINGS WERE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. -AUTO, CAR SEAT AND SEAT BELT SAFETY PARENTS, YOUTH AND FAMILY MEMBERS WERE PROVIDED WITH CAR SEAT AND SEAT BELT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES VALUED AT $14,100.
-BANNER HEALTH/DOTTIE KISSINGER BEREAVEMENT CAMP FAMILIES WITHCHILDREN AGES 6 AND UP, WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER, ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR A FREE BEREAVEMENT CAMP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT OR LOVED ONE. EACH FAMILY STAYS TOGETHER IN A CABIN FOR THIS WEEKEND EXPERIENCE AND CHILDREN AND PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT INFORM, EDUCATE, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO TALK ABOUT VERY DIFFICULT ASPECTS OF LOSS. THE CAMP IS OFFERED TWICE A YEAR ONCE IN THE SPRING AND ONCE IN THE FALL JUST OUTSIDE OF PAYSON, ARIZONA AND IS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. -BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDED EDUCATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO SUICIDE PREVENTION, DEPRESSION, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, CHILDHOOD BEHAVIOR ISSUES AND ANXIETY VALUED AT $21,000. -BIKE AND HELMET SAFETY $19,600 WAS EXPENDED TO PROVIDE BIKE AND HELMET SAFETY LESSONS AND/OR SUPPLIES. -BLOOD DRIVES AND SCREENINGS - ACROSS THE ENTERPRISE, LOW-COST OR NO-COST BLOOD SCREENINGS AND IMMUNIZATIONS VALUES IN EXCESS OF $5,200 WERE OFFERED TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. -CANCER EDUCATION, SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED WITH EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF CANCER CARE AND HEALING. THESE SERVICES WERE VALUED IN EXCESS OF $31,000 AND INCLUDE EVENTS SUCH AS 'PINK NIGHT OUT', TAI CHI, AND YOGA FOR HEALTH AND SURVIVORS ACTIVITIES. -CARDIAC CARE, HEALTHY HEART, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, AND STROKE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS SERVICES VALUED AT $25,000 PROVIDED TO OVER 555 LOCAL RESIDENTS. -CHILDREN AND YOUTH - CHILD DEVELOPMENT, EARLY EDUCATION AND SAFETY AWARENESS VALUED IN EXCESS OF $32,400 PROVIDED TO AREA YOUTH. -COMMUNITY BLOOD SCREENINGS AND DRAWS DRAWS, EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFILE SCREENING BENEFITS PROVIDED TO AREA RESIDENTS IN COMMUNITIES SERVED BY BANNER. -COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS QUARTERLY HEALTH INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THOUSANDS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS. -CPR AND FIRST AID RESIDENTS TRAINED ON CPR, FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOL VALUED AT $46,900. -DIABETES SCREENING AND SUPPORT LECTURES, SCREENINGS AND COMMUNITY EXPOS AIMED AT EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON DIABETES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED FREE SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION VALUED IN EXCESS OF $5,400. -EAST VALLEY WELLNESS PROGRAM: HEALTH BEYOND THE WALLS - IMPROVE THE LIVES OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS THROUGH FREE WELLNESS SCREENINGS AND HEALTH EDUCATION. BANNER HEALTH BRINGS HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THOSE WHO CAN'T EASILY ACCESS THEM. MONTHLY, A COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE VISITS COMMUNITIES IN THE EAST PHOENIX METRO AREA; CHECKING BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD GLUCOSE AND PROVIDING EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO PERSONS WHO DON'T HAVE A PHYSICIAN OR MAY HAVE TROUBLE GETTING TO THEIR DOCTOR'S OFFICES. -FIRE SAFETY SERVICES VALUED AT $1,300 PROVIDED RESIDENTS. -FITNESS AND EXERCISE OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH TO IMPROVE HEALTH VIA PILATES, YOGA, STRENGTH TRAINING, FITNESS CHALLENGES, ZUMBA, WORKSITE WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES AND BODY MECHANICS TRAINING. -FOOD, NUTRITION, & HEALTHY EATING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO AREA RESIDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES, NUTRITION, AND HEALTHY COOKING. -GERMS AND GERM SAFETY CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE EDUCATED ON GERM PREVENTION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING AND SANITATION. -GUN SAFETY AREA YOUTH WERE EDUCATED ON GUN SAFETY. -GRIEF INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED BY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST WITH GRIEF. PROGRAMS FOLLOWS A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH AS A WAY OF HEALING FROM LOSS AND ADDRESS DEATH AND DIVORCE AS WELL AS OTHER SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL LOSSES. -HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICES PUBLIC AHCCCS/MEDICAID PROGRAM ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE AND CARE COORDINATION VALUED AT $4.2 MILLION PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. -HEALTH FAIRS - THESE EVENTS PROVIDED TO LOCAL RESIDENTS AND HELD AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, COUNTY FAIRS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, MALLS, SENIOR CENTERS, SCHOOLS AND BANNER FACILITIES ADDRESS CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS WERE VALUED IN EXCESS OF $5,000. IN ADDITION TO SKILLED PHYSICIANS AND NURSES, OTHER EMPLOYEES DONATE THEIR TIME TO PROVIDE FREE SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AS A WAY TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. DEDICATED TO OUR COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR OUR UNDERSERVED POPULATION, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO DIABETES SCREENINGS, HEARING AND VISION TESTS, BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, BALANCING TESTS, BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS, BODY MASS INDEXES, CHEST COMPRESSION DEMONSTRATIONS, CHILDRENS TEDDY BEAR CLINICS, CAR SEAT SAFETY CLINICS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED TOPICS. -HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS TO ASSIST WITH GRIEF, END OF LIFE CARE AND CAREGIVING CONCERNS. -NCMC HOSPITALITY HOUSE LODGING PROVIDED FOR THOSE NEEDING A PLACE TO STAY IF A LOVED ONE IS HOSPITALIZED. IN 2016, 20 ROOMS, THREE APARTMENTS AND FOUR COMMON ROOMS WERE PROVIDED TO GUESTS WHO COULD NOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR HOUSING IN A COMMUNITY HOTEL. -KEEPING KIDS SAFE - COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, THE CORNERSTONE OF HEALTH CARE IN SOUTHEAST WYOMING, IS A MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE TOWN OF TORRINGTON'S SAFE KIDS DAY. -LUNCH & LEARN OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA RESIDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT PERTINENT HEALTH ISSUES DURING LUNCH-HOUR PRESENTATIONS. -MEN AND BOYS OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS RELATED TO MENS HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. -LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE IN EXCESS OF $900. -NEW MOM EDUCATION EDUCATION FOR MOMS, FAMILIES AND SIBLINGS PROVIDED IN EXCESS OF $239,000. -OGALLALA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR - THIS ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR DRAWS MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL AS MUCH AS 50 MILES TO GET BETTER INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH. THE FAIR GIVES PEOPLE AN EXCELLENT OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF THEIR HEALTH BY PROVIDING: BLOOD DRAWS, PSA CHECKS, BLOOD-PRESSURE CHECKS, OSTEOPOROSIS EXAMS, VISION SCREENING AND MORE. -ORTHOPEDICS RESIDENTS RECEIVED EDUCATION ON HEALTHY BONES, ORTHOPEDIC PAIN CONTROL, JOINT PAIN AND KNEE REPLACEMENT. -PEDIATRIC DIABETES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT RECEIVED BY FAMILIES WITH JUVENILE DIABETES. -PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD) AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS RESIDENTS WERE PROVIDED WITH PAD SCREENING AND WELLNESS SERVICES. -POISON SAFETY AND PREVENTION SCHOOL BASED POISON SAFETY EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO EDUCATORS, PARENTS, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. -CHILDREN'S SAFETY FAIR - THIS ANNUAL AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY PROGRAM COVERS EVERYTHING FROM FIRE, HOME AND BICYCLE SAFETY TO STRANGER DANGER AND INTERNET PREDATORS. -WASHAKIE HEALTH SCREENINGS WASHAKIE MEDICAL CENTER HELPS THE COMMUNITY WITH FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS. HELPING PEOPLE KEEP THEIR DIABETES IN LINE OR EVALUATE PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE, SCREENED PARTICIPANTS CAN TALK WITH A DIETITIAN OR OTHER SPECIALIST. THESE FREE SCREENINGS ARE INVALUABLE TO PEOPLE WITH LITTLE OR NO HEALTH INSURANCE THAT NEED HELP MONITORING GLUCOSE LEVELS TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS FROM DIABETES AND OTHER CONCERNS. THE SCREENINGS ARE PUT ON IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCAL EAGLES LODGE MEMBERS. -SENIORS SENIOR SERVICES AND HEALTH FAIRS AS WELL AS EDUCATION ON PERTINENT ISSUES SUCH AS DIET AND NUTRITION, GRACEFUL AGING, DEMENTIA AND MEMORY, HEALTHY AGING, FINANCES AND FALL PREVENTION ARE PROVIDED TO AREA SENIORS VALUED AT $12,000. -SITTER SAFETY CLASSES VALUED IN EXCESS OF $2,600 PROVIDED TO AREA YOUTH TO TRAIN AND ENHANCE BABYSITTING SKILLS AND SAFETY. -SPIRIT OF WOMEN - BANNER HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE PART OF SPIRIT OF WOMEN, A COALITION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS COMMITTED TO MAKING GOOD HEALTH EASIER FOR WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM, WHICH IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN COLORADO, MOTIVATES WOMEN TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. SPIRIT OF WOMEN PROMOTES TOTAL WELL-BEING MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. AS A SPIRIT OF WOMAN PARTNER, OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR HEALTH, GET REGULAR UPDATES AND TO BE PART OF A COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON THE WELL-BEING OF WOMEN. -SPORT SCREENINGS PHYSICALS, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL STUDENT ATHLETES. -STRANGER DANGER AREA CHILDREN PROVIDED EDUCATION ON SAFETY AND STRANGERS. -SUPPORT GROUPS THROUGHOUT BANNER THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WERE AIDED IN COPING WITH ALZHEIMERS, BRAIN INJURIES, CANCER, BARIATRIC CONCERNS, DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, PULMONARY DISEASE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, GRIEF AND RECOVERY, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, INJURY PREVENTION, TRANSPLANT SERVICES, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, PARKINSONS, OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGICAL CONCERNS, STROKE, CARE GIVING AND DEATH. -TEENS AND YOUTH TEENS AND YOUTH RECEIVED TRAINING ON ISSUES SUCH AS TEEN PREGNANCY, YOUTH SPORT INJURIES, RESPONSIBLE VERSUS RISKY BEHAVIORS, DRUNK DRIVING, TEEN DRINKING ABSTINENCE, ETC.
-TELEPHONE REASSURANCE - VOLUNTEERS HELP KEEP HUNDREDS OF PEOPLESAFE AT HOME BY CONTACTING PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVENT CHECKED IN BY A CERTAIN HOUR, IF THERE IS NO ANSWER, OTHER ATTEMPTS ARE MADE TO ENSURE THE PERSON IS SAFE. -VACCINATIONS AND INOCULATIONS IMMUNIZATION CLINICS AND MOBILE FLU SHOT OPPORTUNITIES AND MEDICATION VOUCHERS PROVIDED TO AREA RESIDENTS. -WATER/POOL SAFETY-SERVICES EDUCATED OVER 3,200 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN WATER SAFETY AND PROTECTION. -WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS - PROGRAM DESIGNED TO OFFER LOW-COST BLOOD SCREENINGS AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO AREA RESIDENTS. -WOMENS HEALTH PROGRAMS ALONG WITH SPIRIT OF WOMENS ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES VALUED IN EXCESS OF $519,000 PROVIDED TO AREA WOMEN RELATED TO WOMENS HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. HEALTH PROFESSION EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND ACADEMIC MEDICINE BANNER HEALTH OFFERS SOME OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES AND IS COMMITTED TO THE TRAINING OF MEDICAL RESIDENTS, NURSING STUDENTS, OTHER HEALTH-CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE ARE A LEADING PROVIDER OF WELL-TRAINED AND HIGHLY SKILLED PHYSICIANS TRAINING MORE THAN 300 DOCTORS ANNUALLY. SINCE 1965, BANNER HAS OFFERED GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX (FORMERLY BANNER GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER) AND HUNDREDS OF PHYSICIANS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM THIS PROGRAM SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES. THE BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, NOW UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PHOENIX PROGRAMS OFFER A VAST ARRAY OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND FELLOWSHIPS ACROSS ITS CAMPUSES. THE VARIETY OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS IN ARIZONA AND COLORADO, SUB-SPECIALTY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS IN ARIZONA AND AFFILIATED RESIDENCIES AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SEVEN STATES WE SERVE INCLUDE: -EMERGENCY MEDICINE -FAMILY MEDICINE -INTERNAL MEDICINE -MED-PEDS -NEUROLOGY -OB/GYN -ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY -ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY -PHARMACY -PSYCHIATRY -SURGERY -RADIATION PHYSICS -PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND SURGICAL -FAMILY MEDICINE - GERIATRICS -CARDIOLOGY -INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY -ENDOCRINOLOGY -GASTROENTEROLOGY -GERIATRIC MEDICINE -HAND, UPPER EXTREMITY AND MICROSURGERY -MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY -HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE -PULMONARY/CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE -PRIMARY CARE SPORTS MEDICINE BANNER HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN EDUCATING THE COLORADO PHYSICIAN COMMUNITY AS WELL WITH THE FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY AT NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER (NCMC). THE NCMC FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENTS WITH ADVANCED SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED RURAL AREAS. BANNER ALSO PERFORMS LIFE-CHANGING RESEARCH, PROVIDING GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION TO THOSE WHO GO ON TO TOUCH LIVES ACROSS ARIZONA, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD AND THE BANNER ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS ARE A VITAL PART OF BANNERS MISSION TO MAKING HEALTH CARE EASIER, SO LIFE CAN BE BETTER. ALL OF OUR RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE FULLY ACCREDITED AND LEAD TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION BY THE RESPECTIVE SPECIALTY BOARDS. AS PART OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, BANNER PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $38.2 MILLION FOR THE TRAINING OF FUTURE DOCTORS, NURSES AND THERAPISTS, AND THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF CURRENT HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. BANNER'S NONPROFIT MISSION DEMONSTRATES THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL HEALING. IN TODAYS WORLD OF HIGH-TECH MEDICINE, WE KNOW THAT INCLUDING THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT IN THE HEALING PROCESS TAKES PURPOSEFUL EFFORT, AND THIS IS THE MISSION OF THE CHAPLAINS WHO MAKE UP THE SYSTEMS DEPARTMENTS OF SPIRITUAL CARE. AT BANNER HEALTH WE OFFER SEVERAL LEARNING OPTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND NON-PROFESSIONAL RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL LEADERS TO TAKE CPE. IN HOLISTIC CARE, BOTH BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT ARE TAKEN CARE OF. CHAPLAINS HELP ADDRESS THE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUFFERING. THEY OFFER A LISTENING EAR, A SPIRITUAL PRESENCE. IN RESPECT OF THE GREAT VARIETY OF SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, AS WELL AS OF CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS, THEY PROVIDE A SAFE AND COMPETENT ENVIRONMENT TO EXPLORE THE VARIOUS EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CRISES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES MAY EXPERIENCE IN THE COURSE OF A HOSPITALIZATION. SIMPLY PUT, CPE HELPS FORM AND EQUIP COMPETENT SPIRITUAL HEALERS. BANNER SUPPORTS A GROWING ACPE PROGRAM BECAUSE IT KNOWS HEALING INVOLVES MORE THAN MEDICAL CURES, AND EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING FACILITATES THE HEALING PROCESS. BANNER PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $140,000 FOR THE TRAINING OF FUTURE SPIRITUAL CARE LEADERS. THE BANNER SIMULATION SYSTEM IS ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST SIMULATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO TRAIN PHYSICIANS, NURSES, ALLIED HEALTH PROVIDERS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. AT THE HEART OF OUR SIMULATION EDUCATION PROGRAM IS THE 55-BED, 55,000-SQUARE-FOOT BANNER SIMULATION MEDICAL CENTER IN MESA, ARIZONA, THE NATIONS LARGEST VIRTUAL HOSPITAL AND ONE OF THE BIGGEST CENTERS OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD. IT IS COMPLEMENTED BY OTHER BANNER SIMULATION SITES IN ARIZONA AND COLORADO, AS WELL AS A MOBILE TRAINING PROGRAM THAT SERVES HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN REGION. THE DOWNTOWN MESA FACILITY CONTAINS EVERYTHING FROM NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE AND ADULT ACUTE CARE UNITS TO AN OPERATING ROOM WITH VIRTUAL-OPERATION CAPABILITIES. ONE OF THE LARGEST CENTERS OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD, THIS PRICELESS RESOURCE ELEVATES BANNERS EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS IN ARIZONA TO EXCEPTIONAL HEIGHTS. WE USE MANNEQUINS, SIMULATORS AND VIRTUAL-REALITY PROGRAMS TO OFFER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEARNING COLLABORATING WITH AREA COLLEGES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE SIMULATION EXERCISES. WITH A HOSPITAL FULL OF VIRTUAL-REALITY "PATIENTS," BANNER EMPLOYEES, MEDICAL STUDENTS AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CAN LEARN AND PERFECT THEIR MEDICAL TECHNIQUES BEFORE THEY CARE FOR REAL PATIENTS IN OUR FACILITIES. BANNER SIMULATION EDUCATION'S VISION IS TO "TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE DELIVERY THROUGH SIMULATION, LEARNING AND RESEARCHWE ARE FULFILLING THAT VISION WITH OUR EXTENSIVE, RAPIDLY EXPANDING PROGRAM. WE OFFER ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST SIMULATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THROUGH ITS EXISTING SIMULATION-EDUCATION PROGRAMS, BANNER HEALTH HAS TRAINED THOUSANDS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. BANNER HEALTHS SIMULATION EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS BECOMING THE FIRST PROGRAM TO BE ACCREDITED ACROSS AN ENTIRE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. THERE ARE 62 ACCREDITED SIMULATION PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD AND BANNER HEALTH IS ONE OF THE FEW THAT IS NON-ACADEMIC AND NON-UNIVERSITY SUPPORTED. BANNER HEALTH'S SYSTEM WIDE SIMULATION EDUCATION PROGRAM IS ALSO ACCREDITED BY THE SOCIETY FOR SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE (SSH). IT IS ONE OF ONLY THREE ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE TO BE ACCREDITED IN FIVE AREAS: CORE, ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH, TEACHING AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND HAS AS EXTENSIVE MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM LEADING THE FIELD OF SIMULATION LEARNING INTO THE FUTURE. IN 2016, BANNER SUPPORTED HEALTH PROFESSION EDUCATION WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: -STUDENT NURSING EDUCATION - COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES TO ENHANCE AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL TRAINING. -PHARMACY EDUCATION AS PART OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, BANNER PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $1.9 MILLION FOR THE TRAINING OF FUTURE PHARMACISTS. -NURSING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION NURSING EDUCATION PROVIDED ON A VARIETY OF RELEVANT TOPICS AND SKILL SETS INCLUDING FORENSIC NURSING. -NURSING DEVELOPMENT FUND RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BANNER FOUNDATION, BANNER HAS ESTABLISHED A NURSING DEVELOPMENT FUND, FUELED THROUGH BETTER TOGETHER DONATIONS. IN ADDITION TO APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, NURSES THROUGHOUT BANNER CAN SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS TO CARRY OUT EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE (EBP) AND RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT SEEK TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE AND NURSE OUTCOMES. -EMS/PARAMEDICS SERVICES PROVIDED TO LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND AGENCIES. -JOB SHADOWING AND CAREER DAY PRESENTATIONS THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES VALUED AT $429,100 ENCOURAGED HEALTHCARE CAREERS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OBSERVATION OF DAILY ACTIVITIES TO AREA YOUTH AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN HEALTH CARE CAREERS. -ACLS, BLS AND PALS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $47,500 PROVIDED ON BASIC AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES. -OTHER HEALTH PROVIDER EDUCATION OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, CLERGY AND STUDENTS WERE TRAINED ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS VALUED IN EXCESS OF $3,000. -BANNER CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION COLLABORATED WITH MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON VARIOUS HEALTH CAREERS AND WAYS TO INCREASE AREA HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AND NURSING SHORTAGES. -SCHOLARSHIPS BANNER PARTNERS WITH NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN PURSUING MEDICAL CAREERS.
SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICESBANNER PROVIDES IMPORTANT, FREE AND REDUCED OR SLIDING FEE BASED SERVICES LIKE THE BANNER POISON AND DRUG INFORMATION CENTER HOTLINE, HEALTH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY REGISTERED NURSES THROUGH OUR BANNER HEALTH CALL CENTER, AND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS FOR KIDS IN ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED AREAS. BANNER ALSO PROVIDES NUMEROUS CLINICAL SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BANNER COMMUNITIES AND THE UNINSURED OR UNDER-INSURED. INCLUDED IN THE SUBSIDIZED SERVICES PROVIDED IN 2016 ARE: -FUNDED DISCHARGE PROGRAM FUNDS IN EXCESS OF $809,400 MILLION PROVIDED TO NEEDY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS FOR POST DISCHARGE CARE.FOR POST DISCHARGE CARE. -THE BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX POISON AND DRUG INFORMATION CENTER THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BANNER POISON AND DRUG INFORMATION CENTER (BPCC) IS ONE OF FIFTY-FIVE ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF POISON CONTROL CENTERS (AAPCC) AND IS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO PROVIDE FREE 24-HOUR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF POISONINGS TO RESIDENTS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN MARICOPA COUNTY. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN MORE THAN 150 LANGUAGES AND BPCC PARTICIPATES IN A NATIONAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM WHICH IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY NEAR REAL TIME SYSTEM IN PLACE TO MONITOR POTENTIALLY CRITICAL TRENDS IN REPORTED SYMPTOMS THAT COULD INDICATE A BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL THREAT IN THE UNITED STATES. NURSES AND PHARMACISTS WHO ARE SPECIALISTS IN POISON INFORMATION, ALONG WITH POISON INFORMATION PROVIDERS, RECEIVED OVER 58,000 CALLS IN 2016 FOR HELP WITH MANAGING POISONINGS SOME OF WHICH INCLUDED BITES AND STINGS, DRUG OVERDOSES, CHILDREN GETTING INTO POISONS AS WELL AS PROVIDING POISON AND DRUG INFORMATION. OVER 100,000 FOLLOW UP CALLS WERE MADE ON POISON EXPOSURE CALLS TO DETERMINE OUTCOME. 73% OF POISON EMERGENCIES WERE MANAGED SAFELY AT HOME BY PHONE ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR A VISIT TO A PHYSICIAN OR THE LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM. 87% OF CALLS ABOUT CHILDREN WERE SAFELY MANAGED AT HOME. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER PROVIDED EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON THE PREVENTION OF POISONINGS. BPCC COLLABORATES WITH SEVERAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS IN ARIZONA AND HAS ASSISTED WITH AFTERHOURS DISEASE REPORTING; SURGE CAPACITY/OVERFLOW OF MAJOR HEALTH ISSUES I.E., FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES, ZIKA CALLS AND INFLUENZA CALLS. POISON CENTER STAFF ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN TEACHING NURSING AND MEDICAL STUDENTS, PHARMACY AND PARAMEDIC STUDENTS. IN 2016, THE OPERATING EXPENDITURES OF THE POISON CONTROL CENTER WERE APPROXIMATELY $2.2 MILLION. BPCC RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM, ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, AND HRSA ALONG WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS AND PROJECTS TO TOTAL APPROXIMATELY $465,000. BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX CONTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY $1.8 MILLION TO FUND THIS MUCH NEEDED PROGRAM. ONE OF ONLY TWO CENTERS IN ARIZONA, THE BANNER POISON CONTROL CENTER RECEIVES OVER 60% OF THE STATES CALL VOLUME AND WITH BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-PHOENIXS DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY HAS A GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIANS IN TOXICOLOGY CURRENTLY TRAINING FELLOWS IN ARIZONA. ESTABLISHED IN 1979, THE BANNER POISON CENTER HAS CONTINUOUSLY SERVED THE CITIZENS OF MARICOPA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR MORE THAN 38 YEARS. -HEALTHY BEGINNINGS PRENATAL PROGRAM HEALTHY BEGINNINGS IS A LOVELAND, COLORADO COMMUNITY-BASED PRENATAL PROGRAM THAT OFFERS HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH LITTLE OR NO HEALTH INSURANCE AND ALLOWS ACCESS QUALITY PRENATAL CARE AND EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO HELP WOMEN ACCESS PRENATAL CARE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO DELIVER A HEALTHY BABY, NO MATTER THEIR INCOME OR INSURANCE SITUATION. REALIZING EVERY BABY NEEDS A FIGHTING CHANCE; CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE IN BREASTFEEDING, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND BASIC INFANT CARE. THERE IS A MONTHLY "MOM'S GROUP,EVEN THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPECTANT FATHERS TO MEET WITH A MALE SOCIAL WORKER. ESTABLISHED IN 1991, THIS PROGRAM SERVES MANY LOCAL FAMILIES ANNUALLY. -BANNER CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CLINICS FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS BANNER HAS PARTNERED INTENTIONALLY WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BRING MUCH NEEDED SERVICES TO THEIR UNINSURED POPULATION RIGHT INSIDE THE SCHOOLS WALLS. STAFFED BY PEDIATRIC OR FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERS, BANNER CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CLINICS FORMERLY KNOWN AS BANNER CHILDRENS SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDE PATIENTS WITH WELL VISITS AND TREAT MINOR ILLNESSES OR EVEN MAJOR AND CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BANNER FOUNDATION, THE BANNER HEALTH CLINICS PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES TO UNINSURED CHILDREN ENROLLED IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT CHANDLER, GLENDALE, MESA, PHOENIX AND TEMPE. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES, THE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINICS OPERATE LIKE A REGULAR DOCTOR'S OFFICE HELPING UNINSURED CHILDREN WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS, PHYSICALS AND ROUTINE CHECK-UPS. LACK OF HEALTH SERVICES TO UNINSURED CHILDREN IS A CRITICAL PROBLEM IN ARIZONA, WHERE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF CHILDREN ARE WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE. THE PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO KEEP UNINSURED CHILDREN HEALTHY IN SCHOOL AND OUT OF THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THIS INVALUABLE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL LABS AND IMAGING DEPARTMENTS FOR SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS, WHEN NEEDED. IMPORTANTLY, TOO, THE CLINICS PARTNER WITH OUR VERY OWN BANNER CHILDRENS SPECIALISTS WHO GENEROUSLY OFFER PATIENTS SPECIALTY CONSULTATIONS FOR ONLY $5 PER VISIT. THIS SERVICE IS EFFICIENT, COST EFFECTIVE, AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE SCHOOL NURSE AND INCLUDES HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND HISTORIES, HEALTH PROMOTIONS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF EPISODIC ILLNESS AND SPORTS AND CAMP PHYSICALS. STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND THESE SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CARE. WITH AN ANNUAL 3,000 UNINSURED PATIENTS SERVED, THESE COMMUNITY CLINICS ARE, YET, ANOTHER FUNDAMENTAL LIFELINE AND A HELPING HAND EXTENDED BY BANNER. -BANNER CHILDRENS HEALTHMOBILE KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY CAN BE QUITE A TASK, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. THATS WHY BANNER CHILDRENS IS HERE TO HELP. WE OFFER FREE HEALTH SERVICES TO UNINSURED CHILDREN IN THE PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY CLINICS AND THE BANNER CHILDRENS HEALTHMOBILE. A COMPLEMENT TO THE BANNER HEALTH SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS, THE 'BANNER CHILDRENS HEALTHMOBILE' IS A LICENSED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER THAT OPERATES JUST LIKE A MOBILE DOCTORS OFFICE, OFFERING CHILDREN UP TO 21 YEARS OF AGE TREATMENT FOR HEALTH PROBLEMS, PHYSICALS AND ROUTINE ANNUAL CHECK-UPS. THE MOBILE CLINIC COMPLEMENTS BANNER HEALTHS SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS, WHICH HAS TREATED THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS FOR FREE AT VALLEY CAMPUSES. A NECESSITY FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CHILDREN IN THE PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA, OVER 1,000 YOUNG PEOPLE WERE PROVIDED EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT IN 2016. THE BANNER CHILDRENS HEALTHMOBILE FURTHER SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND HOSPITALS BY PROVIDING MORE CONVENIENCE FOR FAMILIES WHO PREVIOUSLY HAD TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES FOR TREATMENT.
-SEASONS CLUB, OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER AND STEPPING STONESSEASONS CLUB, OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER, ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE, STEPPING STONES AND MEMORIES IN THE MAKING ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MATURE ARIZONA AND COLORADO ADULTS THROUGH HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION AND RECREATION. IN 2016, APPROXIMATELY $722,000 WAS INVESTED IN THE LOVELAND AND NORTHWEST PHOENIX COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF AREA SENIORS. THE SEASONS CLUB IS A FREE PROGRAM THAT HELPS PEOPLE AGE 50 AND OLDER GET THE MOST OUT OF LIFE THROUGH HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION. STEPPING STONES ADULT DAY PROGRAM OFFERS AFFORDABLE, QUALITY CARE FOR ADULTS WHO ARE NO LONGER SAFE TO BE AT HOME ALONE. PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE, BUILD FRIENDSHIPS AND ENJOY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE, CARING ENVIRONMENT. THE STEPPING STONES ADULT DAY PROGRAM OPENED ITS DOORS IN THE LOVELAND COMMUNITY IN 1995 AND IS A PLACE WHERE DIGNITY, CONFIDENCE, SECURITY AND INDEPENDENCE ARE ASSURED, GIVING PARTICIPANTS NEW LEVELS OF FREEDOM AND ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. SINCE 1988, BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER HAS BEEN PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP PARTICIPANTS REMAIN HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT. THE CENTERS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS STARTED WITH A FOOD PROGRAM IN A LOCAL CHURCH, PAYING $1 ANNUALLY IN RENT, WITH ONE LOANED VEHICLE TO DELIVER FOOD. TODAY, BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER HAS A FLEET OF 13 VEHICLES, INCLUDING TWO BUSES, AND OFFERS OVER 25 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS COOKED IN OUR KITCHEN. INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR SPOUSES, AGES 60 AND OLDER AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS OF ALL AGES ARE OFFERED HEALTH SCREENINGS, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, TRIP AND ENTERTAINMENT, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING AND CLASSES INCLUDING EXERCISE AND NUTRITION. THE LIFELINE ASSISTANCE FUND PROVIDES INSTALLATION AND MONTHLY SERVICE FEES TO UNDERINSURED OR UNINSURED, LOW-INCOME SENIORS WHO REQUIRE LIFELINE SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND CONTINUE TO LIVE AT HOME. LIFELINE, MANUFACTURED BY PHILLIPS, IS AN EASY-TO-USE MEDICAL ALERT SERVICE DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LIVING ALONE. HOME. LIFELINE, MANUFACTURED BY PHILLIPS, IS AN EASY-TO-USE MEDICAL ALERT SERVICE DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LIVING ALONE. -GOLDEN HEART PROJECT THE GOLDEN HEART OFF THE STREET AND INTO TREATMENT PROJECT IS BY FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND IS MADE UP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS IN BUSINESS, NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS, THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, GOVERNMENT, HEALTHCARE, JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS, TREATMENT SERVICES, AND THE MEDIA. THE PROJECT PRODUCES LOCAL SYSTEM CHANGES TO IMPROVE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES WITH REGARD TO THE NEEDS OF THE CHRONIC INEBRIATE POPULATION. THIS COMMUNITY GROUP TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROVING ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE TREATMENT SERVICES AND FOR CHANGING PESSIMISTIC ATTITUDES ABOUT THE VALUE OF SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT SERVICES. -PALLIATIVE CARE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS IN ARIZONA AND COLORADO STRIVE TO ASSIST PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS WITH END-OF-LIFE ISSUES, AN UNCOMFORTABLE SUBJECT TO MANY. BANNERS APPROACH ENCOURAGES OPEN COMMUNICATION AND HELPS IDENTIFY AND CARRY OUT INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE. SPECIALIZED SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT ALONG WITH CONSULTATION ADDRESSES THE MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL ISSUES THAT OCCUR WITH REGARD TO THE MANAGEMENT OF ADVANCED CHRONIC AND LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS. IN 2016, OVER $9.7 MILLION WAS DEVOTED TO THESE EFFORTS. AT BANNER HEALTH, OUR PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE, COMPREHENSIVE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE THAT REDUCES SUFFERING AND OPTIMIZES QUALITY OF LIFE BY ADDRESSING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING SERIOUS ILLNESSES. OUR PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM OF DOCTORS, NURSES AND OTHER SPECIALISTS ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED IN SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDE TREATMENT BY ASSESSING THE PATIENT AND/OR FAMILY IN A HOLISTIC MANNER INCLUDING THE PATIENT AND FAMILY AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE TREATMENT TEAM CONTROLLING PAIN AND OTHER SYMPTOMS AS WELL AS RELIEVING SUFFERING RESTORING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MEMBER AS WELL AS PROVIDING PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT WITH A FOCUS ON DIGNITY, SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PATIENT AND FAMILY AND A SENSITIVITY TO THE CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS VALUES OF THE PATIENT AND FAMILY. -TRAUMA SEEKING CARE QUICKLY AT A BANNER HEALTH TRAUMA CENTER CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEATH OR SERIOUS LONG-TERM INJURY AND FULL RECOVERY. SEVERAL BANNER HEALTH FACILITIES ARE DESIGNATED AT LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTERS. THE TRAUMA DEPARTMENT AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX RECOGNIZES THE LIFE-SAVING IMPORTANCE OF PARTNERING WITH RURAL COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA TO IMPROVE TRAUMA CARE. IN ARIZONA, MORE THAN 60% OF ARIZONA TRAUMA PATIENTS ARE INJURED IN RURAL AREAS, MEANING THEY MUST BE TRANSPORTED LONG DISTANCES TO RECEIVE SPECIALIZED CARE. IN FACT, MORE THAN 40% OF ARIZONA TRAUMA PATIENTS DONT REACH A DESIGNATED TRAUMA CENTER WITHIN THE FIRST HOUR OR 'GOLDEN HOUR' AFTER THEIR INJURY. RECEIVING TREATMENT IN THIS FIRST HOUR MAY BE CRITICAL TO THEIR SURVIVAL. RECOGNIZING THIS, BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX HAS PARTNERED WITH RURAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE TRAINING CRITICAL TO TREAT PATIENTS DURING THIS TIME WHILE THEY ARE AWAITING TRANSPORT TO LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTERS. THE TEAM HAS ALSO BEEN HONORED FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING THIS KIND OF TRAINING TO ARIZONA RURAL EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. ALSO, AS PART OF THE HOSPITAL'S TRAUMA PREVENTION PROGRAM, AN INJURY PREVENTION COORDINATOR WORKS TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY ACCIDENT-FREE BY PARTICIPATING IN HEALTH FAIRS, SEAT BELT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND HEALTH EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL KID AND PRESENTING AT OTHER SAFETY WORKSHOPS. -MEMORY DISORDERS CLINIC BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE EMBRACES A THREE-PART MISSION TO SET A NEW NATIONAL STANDARD OF PATIENT AND FAMILY CARE, CONDUCT REVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN THE DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMERS AND FORGE SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS THAT BRING TOGETHER INSTITUTIONS AND DISCIPLINES INTERNATIONALLY. SETTING A NEW NATIONAL STANDARD OF CARE, THE BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE HAS INTRODUCED A NEW STANDARD OF CARE THAT PROVIDES ONGOING HOPE AND HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMERS/DEMENTIA AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE STANDARD OF CARE COMBINES EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES, GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING COMPLETE MEDICAL, NEUROLOGICAL AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, TREATMENT AND THERAPY, SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ADDRESS BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL NEED, COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO PROMISING INVESTIGATIONAL TREATMENTS. DIRECTED BY INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN THE CARE AND STUDY OF PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMERS DISEASE, BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE OFFERS A COMPASSIONATE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMERS DISEASE, DEMENTIA OR A RELATED MEMORY DISORDER. SUPPORT AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO MEDICAL TREATMENT, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO THIS VERY COMPLICATED POPULATION AND MEMORY LOSS CARE SPECIALISTS WORK TO CUSTOMIZE A SPECIFIC ACTION PLAN TAILORED TO THE PRECISE NEEDS OF THE PATIENT AND FAMILY AS THEY CHANGE DURING THIS TIME. IN 2016, THESE SERVICES, VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1.8 MILLION, INCLUDED MEMORY ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAL, LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES, AND COUNSELING AND SUPPORT DURING TRYING TIMES. MEMORY CENTERS LOCATED IN PHOENIX AND SUN CITY ARE LED BY A TEAM OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED MEMORY DISORDER AND DEMENTIA SPECIALISTS WHO WILL TAILOR CARE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PATIENT OR LOVED ONE. SERVICES INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSIS, TARGETED TREATMENT PLANS, PLANNING RESOURCES THAT INCLUDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES THAT INVOLVED INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS -HOSPITAL PARAMEDIC PROGRAMS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) BASE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ARIZONA AND WESTERN REGION EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. WITHOUT THIS SUBSIDY AND SERVICE, LOCALITIES WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE SERVICES VALUED AT $1,458,000.
-PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCEIN 2016, PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS WERE PROVIDED TO LOVELAND AREA RESIDENTS WITH CHRONIC AND ACUTE MEDICATION NEEDS. THIS PROGRAM, PROVIDED AT A COST OF $35,500 HELPED PEOPLE RECEIVE DRUGS FOR FREE OR FOR LITTLE COST. THE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE FUND ASSISTS LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN OBTAINING MEDICATIONS FOR CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS. BY HELPING PEOPLE AFFORD THEIR MEDICATIONS, WE ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFE STYLES AND PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR OUR PATIENTS WHILE DECREASING HOSPITALIZATIONS AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS. THE MCKEE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE FUND WORKS WITH LCHC AND OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY. PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA, DIABETES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS HAVE GOTTEN THE MEDICATIONS THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR LIVES MORE EASILY. MCKEE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALSO COUNSELS SENIORS ON THEIR MEDICARE DRUG BENEFITS. -BANNER MD ANDERSON PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND THE PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO BANNER MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS FOR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, RADIATION TREATMENT AND WIG ASSISTANCE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BANNER FOUNDATION, RELIEF IS PROVIDED DURING A DIFFICULT JOURNEY. -BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDES A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS FACED WITH PSYCHIATRIC, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, OR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CHALLENGES. IN 2016, $3.7 MILLION WAS DEVOTED TO THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES BANNER SERVES AND BANNER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL AND COMPASSIONATE TREATMENT WITH CUSTOMIZED TREATMENT PLANS TO MEET EACH PATIENT'S NEEDS IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT. WE ALSO CAN HELP PATIENTS WITH CO-EXISTING PSYCHIATRIC AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS. FUNCTIONING LIKE AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, THE BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER OPENED IN 2010 AS A MUCH-NEEDED RESOURCE AND INNOVATIVE MODEL OF CARE. THE BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER HAS AN OBSERVATION AREA FOR 24 PATIENTS AND IS STAFFED 24/7 WITH PHYSICIANS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, RNS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS AND COUNSELORS. THE BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER IS WORKING WITH BANNER'S PHOENIX-AREA EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS TO EXPAND ITS TELE-PSYCH PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS PATIENTS AND EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS TO CONSULT WITH A PSYCHIATRIST VIA A SECURED TELEMEDICINE LINK. OUR STAFF PROVIDES ASSESSMENTS FOR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, AS WELL AS OFFERING INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS AT BOTH OUR SCOTTSDALE FACILITY AND CHANDLER OFFICE FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE OR MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. INSTEAD OF BEING HELD IN A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR INPATIENT ROOM FOR HOURS OR DAYS, UNTIL A QUALIFIED SPECIALIST IS AVAILABLE, ADULT PATIENTS ARE ADMITTED TO THE BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER FOR ASSESSMENT. LOCATED ON THE SCOTTSDALE CAMPUS OF BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, THE CENTERS IMPACT IS SIGNIFICANT: PATIENTS RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE AND BEST LEVEL OF CARE AT THE RIGHT TIME. THIS IS A FACILITY THAT, SURELY, IS A LITERAL LIFELINE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. -WESTERN STATES BURN CENTER LOCATED IN GREELEY, COLORADO, THE WESTERN STATES BURN CENTER AT NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES THE MOST SOPHISTICATED TREATMENT AND TECHNOLOGY CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THE TREATMENT OF BURN INJURIES. OPENED IN 2009, THE CENTER FOCUSES ON THE CARE OF ADULT BURN PATIENTS AND HAS AN EXPANDED UNIT WITH 10 ACUITY-ADAPTABLE ROOMS. IN ADDITION, BURN CENTER STAFF CAN CARE FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL BURN PATIENTS IF THE DEMAND ARISES. THE WESTERN STATES BURN CENTER AT NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDING INPATIENT MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX THERMAL, CHEMICAL, AND ELECTRICAL BURN INJURIES AS WELL AS TENS AND NECROTIZING FASCIITIS, OUTPATIENT MANAGEMENT OF THERMAL, CHEMICAL, AND ELECTRICAL BURN INJURIES, OUTPATIENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION OF COMPLEX WOUNDS (NON-BURN), OUTPATIENT AND INPATIENT REHABILITATION, AND ADVANCED BURN LIFE SUPPORT COURSES. THE CURRENT STATE-OF-THE-ART BURN CENTER PROVIDES BURN CARE TO EIGHT STATES - COLORADO, IDAHO, KANSAS, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA AND WYOMING. OUR BURN CENTER PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE PATIENT CARE THROUGH A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH. THIS TEAM INCLUDES PHYSICIANS, NURSE PRACTITIONER, CRITICAL CARE NURSES, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, DIETICIANS, PHARMACISTS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. COORDINATION OF THESE SERVICES PROVIDES EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE IN ALL ASPECTS, FROM THE INITIAL ACUTE SETTING TO THE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION PROCESS. AS A REGIONAL BURN CENTER, WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING BURN OUTREACH EDUCATION TO OUR SERVICE AREA. THIS INCLUDES CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS, ADVANCED BURN LIFE SUPPORT (ABLS) CLASSES THROUGH THE AMERICAN BURN ASSOCIATION, AND PRESENTATIONS TO CHEMICAL, ELECTRICAL, OIL/GAS AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES. WITHOUT BANNERS $1.21 MILLION SUPPORT, MULTIPLE WESTERN STATES WOULD BE WITHOUT THIS COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE. -LAURA DREIER BREAST CENTER EACH YEAR, THOUSANDS OF WOMEN RELY ON THE LAURA DREIER BREAST CENTER AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX FOR THEIR ANNUAL SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS AND BONE DENSITY STUDIES. THE REACHING OUT LAURA DREIER BREAST HEALTH PROGRAM EDUCATES WOMEN ABOUT THE LATEST BREAST DISEASE PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT INFORMATION. THROUGH DONATIONS TO THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KOMEN FOUNDATION, THE REACHING OUT PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED MAMMOGRAMS AND TREATMENT TO HUNDREDS OF UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED WOMEN. THIS PROGRAM IS OFTEN THE ONLY LIFELINE OF SUPPORT FOR WOMEN FACING A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS. IN 2016, BANNER HEALTH CONTRIBUTED $108,000 TO BREAST CANCER TREATMENT EFFORTS. -WOMENS CENTER AT BANNER HEALTHS HOSPITALS, BANNER HEALTH CLINICS AND BANNER HEALTH CENTERS, WE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE WOMENS HEALTH SERVICES - ROUTINE AND SPECIALIZED CARE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT - FOR ALL STAGES OF A WOMANS LIFE. BANNER IS COMMITTED TO WOMENS HEALTH WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE BANNER HEART CLINIC, MCKEES CENTER FOR WOMENS HEALTH AND BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX VALUED IN EXCESS OF $1.14 MILLION. THE WOMENS CENTER AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX TAKES A UNIQUE APPROACH TO WOMEN'S HEALTH BY COMBINING ACADEMIC TRAINING FOR OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY RESIDENTS WITH EXPERIENCED BOARD-CERTIFIED FACULTY PHYSICIANS. IN 2016, BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX PROVIDED OVER $1 MILLION IN ADVANCED CARE FOR COMPLICATED WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES AS WELL AS ROUTINE EXAMS. THE WOMEN'S CENTER IS A KEY RESOURCE IN CENTRAL PHOENIX AND IS THE PRIMARY REFERRAL SITE FOR HIGH-RISK AND COMPLICATED WOMENS MEDICAL SERVICES. PATIENTS TRAVEL FROM ALL OVER ARIZONA TO RECEIVE INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND IN-OFFICE CARE. BANNER RESEARCH BANNER HEALTH IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS AS WELL AS IN CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH ACROSS SEVERAL CAMPUSES. RESEARCHERS AT BANNER ARE COMMITTED TO CONDUCT HIGH-QUALITY CLINICAL TRIALS AND OTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ARE MEDICALLY AND SCIENTIFICALLY IMPORTANT, AND HAVE A STRONG POTENTIAL TO BENEFIT PATIENTS. WE CONDUCT OUR GROUND-BREAKING STUDIES THROUGH OUR BANNER RESEARCH DIVISION AND OUR BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE ACADEMIC MEDICINE DIVISION. OUR DEDICATION IS TO OUR PATIENTS TO TURN DISCOVERIES INTO NEW DIAGNOSES, TREATMENTS AND PREVENTION METHODS FOR DISEASES SUCH AS ALZHEIMERS, PARKINSONS, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, FIBROMYALGIA, ARTHRITIS AND CANCER. THE STUDIES AND PROGRAMS ENCOMPASSED WITHIN BANNER RESEARCH INCLUDE: -ALL CLINICAL TRIALS AND OTHER RESEARCH IN BANNER MEDICAL FACILITIES -BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE (BAI) -BANNER SUN HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BSHRI) -BANNER MD ANDERSON BANNER CANCER CENTER RESEARCH -ALL GRANTS, INCLUDING NON-RESEARCH GRANTS, IN BANNER MEDICAL FACILITIES
BAI EMBRACES A THREE-PART MISSION TO:1) SET A NEW NATIONAL STANDARD OF PATIENT AND FAMILY CARE; 2) CONDUCT REVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN THE DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMERS; AND 3) FORGE SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS THAT BRING TOGETHERINSTITUTIONS AND DISCIPLINES INTERNATIONALLY. BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE HAS INTRODUCED A NEW STANDARD OF CARE THAT PROVIDES ONGOING HOPE AND HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMERS/DEMENTIA AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE BAI STANDARD OF CARE COMBINES EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES, GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: -COMPLETE MEDICAL, NEUROLOGICAL AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS -TREATMENT AND THERAPY -SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ADDRESS BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL NEEDS -COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES -ACCESS TO PROMISING INVESTIGATIONAL TREATMENTS BANNER RESEARCHERS CONDUCT REVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN THE DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMERS, ENVISIONING, DIRECTING AND ANALYZING STUDIES THAT SCIENTISTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD REGARD AS PIVOTAL. OUR TEAMS DRIVE TO END ALZHEIMERS MEANS WE MAY PURSUE MORE THAN TWO DOZEN CLINICAL TRIALS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. OUR SCIENTISTS ARE INVOLVED IN: -SEARCHING FOR AND THEN TRACKING THE NEUROLOGICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALZHEIMERS -ASSESSING THE VALUE, SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY OF MEDICATIONS TARGETING ALZHEIMERS PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS -EVALUATING POTENTIAL THERAPIES THAT WOULD PREVENT THE ONSET OF ALZHEIMERS SYMPTOMS FORGING SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS THAT BRING TOGETHER INSTITUTIONS AND DISCIPLINES INTERNATIONALLY, BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL, ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO END ALZHEIMERS DISEASE. OUR COLLABORATIONS INCLUDE: -ARIZONA ALZHEIMERS CONSORTIUM BAI LAUNCHED AND NOW LEADS THE ARIZONA ALZHEIMERS CONSORTIUM, THE NATIONS FOREMOST MODEL OF STATEWIDE COLLABORATION IN ALZHEIMERS DISEASE RESEARCH. ALZHEIMERS CONSORTIUM, THE NATIONS FOREMOST MODEL OF STATEWIDE COLLABORATION IN ALZHEIMERS DISEASE RESEARCH. -ALZHEIMER'S PREVENTION INITIATIVE - BAI CHAMPIONED AND NOW OVERSEES THE ALZHEIMERS PREVENTION INITIATIVE (API), AN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE. ITS GOAL IS TO LAUNCH A NEW ERA OF ALZHEIMERS PREVENTION RESEARCH BY EVALUATING THE MOST PROMISING PREVENTION TREATMENTS AND TO DO SO AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. API INCLUDES SCIENTISTS AND PHYSICIANS AS WELL AS INDUSTRY AND REGULATORY AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES FROM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. -ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-BANNER NEURODEGENERATIVE RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU) AND BANNER HEALTH HAVE FORMED A NEW RESEARCH ALLIANCE TO ADVANCE THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF ALZHEIMERS, PARKINSONS AND OTHER NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES. THIS RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP WILL INCLUDE THE LAUNCH OF A NEW ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-BANNER NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER ON ASUS TEMPE CAMPUS. -THE WORK BY SCIENTISTS AND PHYSICIANS AT BSHRI HAS HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON GENERATING GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH, DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS AND DEVISING STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION OF MANY DISEASES. -BSHRI, TOGETHER WITH ITS ARIZONA CONSORTIUM PARTNERS, HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH AS ONE OF JUST 31 ALZHEIMERS DISEASE CENTERS IN THE NATION. IN ADDITION, THE FIRST STATE-SPONSORED ARIZONA PARKINSONS DISEASE CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED AT BSHRI. WE ARE ALSO HOME TO THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING, WHICH EXPLORES THE MULTIPLE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO HEALTHY AGING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS. BSHRI CONDUCTS RESEARCH, CLINICAL CARE, PREVENTION AND EDUCATION IN MEMORY DISORDERS SUCH AS ALZHEIMERS AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS SUCH AS PARKINSONS DISEASE AND BASIC SCIENCE RESEARCH IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. AT BSHRI, WE HOST THE UNIQUE BRAIN AND BODY DONATION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES TISSUE SAMPLES TO SCIENTISTS NATIONWIDE. BANNER RESEARCH ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR LECTURES AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AND PROVIDES GROUNDBREAKING CARE THROUGH OUR CLEO ROBERTS MEMORY AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS CENTER IN ADDITION TO HELPING TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF RESEARCHERS THROUGH OUR SUMMER AND SCHOOL-YEAR INTERNSHIPS. IN 2016, BANNER RESEARCH PROVIDED THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT WITH RESEARCH COMPLIANCE INFRASTRUCTURE, CENTRAL IRB, AND PATIENT POPULATION MIX FOR COLLABORATION WITH PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOTECH COMPANIES, ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF DISEASE STAGE BIOMARKERS, DEVELOPMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS, AND PERTINENT PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MODALITIES VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $11.5 MILLION. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND IN-KIND DONATIONS BANNER IS COMMITTED TO ASSISTING FINANCIALLY AND THROUGH IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS AND/OR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. IN 2016, BANNER HEALTH PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS OR IN-KIND DONATIONS TO SUPPORT CHARITY CARE, HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: -SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/KOMEN PHOENIX RACE FOR THE CURE WITH ANNUAL SUPPORT FROM BANNER, THE KOMEN PHOENIX RACE FOR THE CURE IS HELD IN OCTOBER. IN 2016, 75,000 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING BANNER EMPLOYEES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS UNITED TO RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF SUSAN G. KOMEN BY PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL KOMEN PHOENIX RACE FOR THE CURE; FUNDS RAISED TO ERADICATE BREAST CANCER AS A LIFE-THREATENING DISEASE BY ADVANCING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, SCREENING AND TREATMENT. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE RACE DIRECTLY BENEFIT BREAST CARE/CANCER SERVICES FOR UNDERSERVED WOMEN AT THE LAURA DREIER BREAST CENTER AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX AND THE BREAST CANCER TREATMENT PROGRAM AT BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER. EACH YEAR, THE PHOENIX AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE AWARDS GRANTS TO BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF BREAST HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, NON-DUPLICATIVE BREAST HEALTH AND BREAST-CANCER SERVICES DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. -LOVELAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (LCHC) MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER PARTNERS WITH SUNRISE HEALTHCARE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED IN LOVELAND. LCHC IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE LOVELAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1997 AFTER A COMMUNITY-WIDE CAMPAIGN TO ESTABLISH A CLINIC TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO AT-RISK AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN LOVELAND. THE CENTER HAS HAD OVER 219,000 VISITS AND ANNUALLY SERVES OVER 6,000 INDIVIDUALS. THE CLINIC PROVIDES PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE IN GREELEY AND NORTHERN COLORADO MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES THE PHYSICAL FACILITY AND EXPANSION, WHILE THE SUNRISE GROUP OF GREELEY PROVIDES STAFFING FOR THE MEDICAL CLINIC. BANNER HEALTH PROVIDES LCHC WITH A 13,902 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE ANNUAL RENTAL VALUE OF THIS GIFT IS ESTIMATED TO BE IN EXCESS OF $365,000. -BANNER WHEELCHAIR SUNS BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PHOENIX SUNS AND US AIRWAYS, SPONSORS THE BANNER WHEELCHAIR SUNS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE CAPABILITIES OF DISABLED PERSONS. FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, BANNER HEALTH, ALONG WITH THE PHOENIX SUNS, HAS BEEN THE PROUD SPONSOR OF THE BANNER WHEELCHAIR SUNS, AN EXTRAORDINARILY SUCCESSFUL TEAM IN THE NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION TO PLAYING A FULL SCHEDULE OF 25 GAMES A YEAR, THE TEAM MAKES MORE THAN 30 APPEARANCES, PARTICIPATING IN FUNDRAISERS AND VISITING LOCAL SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUPS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DISABILITY ISSUES THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE WHEELCHAIR TEAMS, THE BANNER JUNIOR SUNS, WHICH INCLUDES PLAYERS AGES 12 TO 18 YEARS OLD. JUNIOR TEAM MEMBERS DEVELOP MORE CONFIDENCE ABOUT THEIR ABILITIES, AND ADULTS GET THE BENEFITS OF MENTORING. THE BANNER WHEELCHAIR SUNS ARE A PART OF THE NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION. -PROJECT CURE FOR MANY YEARS BANNER HAS WORKED CLOSELY WITH PROJECT CURE (PC) BY DONATING MEDICAL SUPPLIES THAT CAN NO LONGER BE USED AT BANNER FACILITIES BUT WHICH CAN STILL BE USED IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES. EACH FACILITY WITHIN BANNER SETS ASIDE SUPPLIES EVERY MONTH WHICH ARE THEN SECURED BY PC AND INVENTORIED AT A LOCAL PC SITE. ONCE INVENTORIED, THESE SUPPLIES ARE REQUESTED BY INDIVIDUALS AND MISSIONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND AN INCREDIBLE NEED IS MET. BANNER IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THIS OUTREACH MISSION THAT HELPS MILLIONS. IN 2016, BANNER DONATED $2.6 MILLION IN SUPPLIES TO PROJECT CURE.
-RONALD MCDONALD CHARITIESLOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER, THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT CARDON CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR FAMILIES, PROVIDING A LEVEL OF SAFETY AND COMFORT AT AN INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TIME IN THEIR LIVES AND RELIEVING STRESS BY BEING WITH OTHER FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES. THE FACILITY FEATURES 16 BEDROOMS, INCLUDING THREE APARTMENTS WITH KITCHENS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SUPPRESSED IMMUNE SYSTEMS; A COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM; A PLAY AREA FOR CHILDREN AND AN OUTDOOR AREA FOR ADULTS. THROUGH LOW COST LEASE SUBSIDIES THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AND CARDON CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER IS VITAL IN THE HEALING PROCESS FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. -FRESH START WOMENS FOUNDATION BANNER HEALTH PROVIDES LOW-COST LEASE SUBSIDIES TO THE FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION. FRESH START IS AN ARIZONA NONPROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOCUS ON THREE CORE VALUES: ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. ALL OF FRESH STARTS SERVICES ARE FREE OR LOW COST AND ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY WOMAN OVER THE AGE OF 18. FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION HAS EMPOWERED THOUSANDS OF WOMEN TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES. -EMPLOYEE GIVING: BETTER TOGETHER BANNER HEALTH HAS A LONG HISTORY OF EMPLOYEE GIVING TO SUPPORT A WIDE RANGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT AND IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY. A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION, CASA GRANDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION AND UNITED WAY, BETTER TOGETHER PROMOTES A SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY AMONG EMPLOYEES AND ENABLES THEM TO SUPPORT A WIDE RANGE OF HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. AMONG THE MANY SERVICES AND RESOURCES SUPPORTED BY PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS ARE BEREAVEMENT CAMPS FOR CHILDREN, FREE HEALTH SERVICES FOR UNINSURED SCHOOL CHILDREN, AND BREAST DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR UNINSURED WOMEN. THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE RECEIVING FINANCIAL, IN-KIND OR VOLUNTEER DONATIONS FROM BANNER IN 2016: FINANCIAL, IN-KIND OR VOLUNTEER DONATIONS FROM BANNER IN 2016: FINANCIAL, IN-KIND OR VOLUNTEER DONATIONS FROM BANNER IN 2016: FINANCIAL, IN-KIND OR VOLUNTEER DONATIONS FROM BANNER IN 2016: -AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE -ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY -AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN RED CROSS -ARIZONA BURN FOUNDATION -ARIZONA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS -ARIZONA CONGENITAL HEART WALK -ARIZONA PERINATAL TRUST -ARIZONA TRAUMA ACUTE CARE CONSORTIUM -ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY -BENEVILLA -BENS BELL PROJECT -BONE BUILDERS -BOYS & GIRLS CLUB -BREAST CANCER DETECTION CENTER -CARE A VAN SAINT INC. -CENTENNIAL AHEC -CHAMP WALK -CHEYENNE EXTREME -CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER -CHILDREN'S ACTION ALLIANCE -CHIPPING FOR CHARITIES -COLORADO PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM -COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION -DAISY FOUNDATION -DM50 -EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE -FORT COLLINS PEACH FESTIVAL -FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL STUDENT -FOUNDATION ON AGING -GATEWAY - GILBERT FIRE -GOSHEN COUNTY -HOPE LIVES -JDRF -KINDNESS CONFERENCE -LINGLE - FT. LARAMIE HIGH SCHOOL -LUBICK FOUNDATION -MAKE A WISH -MARCH OF DIMES -MCKEE CPEP -MCKEE FOUNDATION -MCKEE LHPAC (HIGH PLAINS ART COUNCIL) -MCKEE LONGS PEAK COUNCIL -MCKEE LOVELAND MOUNTAIN VIEW ROTARY -MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL -MHA -MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE -NCMC FOUNDATION -NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR -NFF -NORTH PLATTE VALLEY BOARD OF REALTORS -NORTHERN COLORADO UNITED FOR YOUTH -PATHWAYS HOSPICE -PHOENIX COMMUNITY ALLIANCE -PROJECT CURE -RODELLE -RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES -ROTARY -SAMARITAN'S PURSE -SARA -SDGM -SEEDS OF HOPE -SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL -ST JEROME SCHOOL -SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION -THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION -THE SUCCESS FOUNDATION -TORRINGTON DARE -TORRINGTON ELKS LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO -TORRINGTON FARMERS MARKET -TOWNSQUARE MEDIA - 28 HOURS OF HOPE -TUCSON STROKE LEADERSHIP GROUP -UKRAINE MISSION -UNITED WAY -VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL -WCCCC CAMP COURAGE -WELD AREA AGENCY ON AGING -WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT -WOMEN 2 WOMEN COMMUNITY BUILDING AS A GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN AND PARTNER, BANNER IS INVOLVED IN A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS INCLUDING COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY, HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COALITION BUILDING, COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT, AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. BANNER EMPLOYEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AND RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE AND PARTICIPATION ON COMMUNITY BOARDS AND TASK FORCES AND BANNER FREQUENTLY PROVIDES FACILITY USAGE TO COMMUNITY NON-PROFITS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE NOT INCLUDED ELSEWHERE ON SCHEDULE H. THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW WAYS BANNER PROMOTES, PROTECTS OR IMPROVES COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY: -ECONOMIC AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BANNER HEALTH LEADERS EMBRACE STEWARDSHIP AS A GUIDING PHILOSOPHY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE MANAGEMENT ROLES. BANNER EQUIPS ITS LEADERS TO SERVE AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THESE SAME COMMUNITIES. IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, ANALYZE COMMUNITY NEEDS AND SUPPORT BUSINESS EXPANSION BANNER HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN A MEMBER AND/OR EVENT SPONSOR FOR NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING: -ALASKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -ARIZONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU -BRUSH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -BUCKEYE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -CHANDLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -CHURCHILL COMMUNITY COALITION -CITY OF BRUSH -CITY OF GLENDALE -CITY OF GREELEY -CITY OF LOVELAND -COOLIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION OF FAIRBANKS -DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -DOWNTOWN FORT COLLINS -DOWNTOWN PHOENIX PARTNERSHIP -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -ECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE -ELOY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -EVANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -FAIRBANKS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -FERNLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -FORT COLLINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -FORT MORGAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GILBERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GLENDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GLENDALE HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL -GOSHEN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -GREATER CASA GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GREELEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -KEITH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -LOGAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -LOGAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -LONGS PEAK COUNCIL -LOVELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -MARICOPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -MARICOPA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE -MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -PLATTE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -QUEEN CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -ROTARY CLUB -SCOTTSDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -SOROPTIMISTS OF SUSANVILLE -SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL -SOUTHWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -STERLING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -STERLING LION'S CLUB -SURPRISE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -SURPRISE ROTARY -TEMPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -UPSTATE COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -WASHAKIE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION -WASHAKIE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE -WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -WINDSOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -WORLAND TEN SLEEP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND COALITION BUILDING BANNER SUPPORTS AND PARTNERS WITH NUMEROUS COMMUNITY AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. BANNER IS ALSO REPRESENTED AT VARIOUS EVENTS AND COALITIONS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH. BANNER SUPPORTED TEEN HEALTH EDUCATION AND SAFETY THROUGH DONATIONS TO CLUB AND TEAM EVENTS, EXPANDED APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS AND INCREASED CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS BY SUPPORT TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. EXAMPLES OF THESE PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE:
-ALL STAR YOUTH BASEBALL-AWANA'S CHILDRENS CLUB -CEDA EMPLOYABILITY JOB FAIR -CHURCHILL COMMUNITY COALITION -CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL -CHURCHILL COUNTY HOME AND GARDEN SHOW -CHURCHILL COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION -CITY OF BRUSH -CITY OF FALLON -CITY OF GLENDALE -CITY OF GREELEY -CITY OF LOVELAND -COLORADO HUMANITIES -COLORADO TREE COALITION -CROSSROAD MISSION SHELTER -DDA -DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION -FALLON DAILY BREAD -FALLON SWING DANCE BOOSTER -FALLON YOUTH BIKE TOUR -FESTIVAL OF TREES -FORT COLLINS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION -GILBERT FIRE & RESCUE -GOSHEN COMMUNITY THEATRE -GREELEY CHAMBER FOUNDATION -GREELEY CHILDREN'S CHORALE -GREELEY CHORALE -GREELEY INDEPENDENCE STAMPEDE -GREELEY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA -GREELEY TRANSITIONAL HOUSE -GREENWAVE YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB -HOLIDAY HELPERS -HUMANE SOCIETY OF WELD COUNTY -JIM REGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND -LASSEN ALL STARS -LASSEN COUNTY FAIR -LASSEN COUNTY SYMPHONY -LASSEN FAMILY SERVICES -LASSEN TRAILS AND TRUST -LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS -MCKEE DAYCARE CENTER SERVICES -NEW HOPE HUMANE SOCIETY -OKTOBERFEST -PARTNERS IN EDUCATION - NORTH SIDE SCHOOL -PLATTE COUNTY JUNIOR RODEO -PLATTE COUNTY PARADE -POUDRE RIVER TRAIL CORRIDOR -ROOTS N BOOTS -ROTARY -SCHOOL BACKPACK DRIVE -SIERRA YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE -SOROPTIMIST SENIOR CENTER -SOUP KITCHEN -SPECIAL OLYMPICS -TEE UP FOR TOTS -TORRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL -WHEATLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE -PHYSICAL AND HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS REALIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON HEALING, BANNER SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO BETTER THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF THOSE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. IN 2016, BANNER CONTRIBUTED $2,000 TO THESE EFFORTS. -WORK ENHANCEMENT BANNER ACTIVELY RECRUITED PHYSICIANS TO SERVE IN FEDERAL MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS. IN 2016, APPROXIMATELY $360,000 WAS INVESTED TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE. -DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN 2016, BANNER PROVIDED DISASTER TRAINING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED EVACUATION AND DECONTAMINATION TRAINING, BOMB THREATS, EMERGENCY DISASTER DRILLS, COMMUNITY DECONTAMINATION EFFORTS, NATURAL DISASTER PLANNING, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INCIDENT COMMAND, AND MASS CASUALTY EXERCISES ALL AIMED AT IMPROVING SAFETY AWARENESS FOR RESIDENTS AND ENSURING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND AGENCIES, EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS KNOW WHAT TO DO IN LARGE-SCALE DISASTERS. -HOLIDAY HELPER WORKING AS TEAMS, BANNER DEPARTMENTS POOLED RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING AND GIFTS FOR NEEDY LOCAL FAMILIES AND CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. -CLOTHING AND FOOD DRIVES EMPLOYEES AROUND THE SYSTEM UNITE TO ASSIST THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY LESS FORTUNATE THAN THEMSELVES. ONE PARTICULAR EVENT IS THE ANNUAL COAT DRIVE HELD AT BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER AND THE VARIOUS FOOD DRIVES HELD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, APPEALS ARE MADE TO ASSIST THE POPULATION OF PATIENTS WHO LIVE UNDER CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES, AND OFTEN WHEN THEY ARRIVE TO OUR FACILITIES, THEIR CLOTHING MAY BE LOST OR DESTROYED IN THE PROCESS OF THEIR CARE, OR SIMPLY MAY NEED A REFRESH. OFTEN WHEN THEY ARRIVE TO OUR FACILITIES, THEIR CLOTHING MAY BE LOST OR DESTROYED IN THE PROCESS OF THEIR CARE, OR SIMPLY MAY NEED A REFRESH. OFTEN WHEN THEY ARRIVE TO OUR FACILITIES, THEIR CLOTHING MAY BE LOST OR DESTROYED IN THE PROCESS OF THEIR CARE, OR SIMPLY MAY NEED A REFRESH. -UNITED BLOOD SERVICES BANNER PARTNERED WITH UBS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES TO SUPPORT LOCAL BLOOD SHORTAGES. EMPLOYEES COORDINATED THE DRIVES AND MANAGED DONATION SITES DURING WORK HOURS. IN 2016, NUMEROUS HOURS WERE DONATED TO THIS ENDEAVOR. -SPACE USAGE BANNER FACILITIES PROVIDED MULTIPLE MEETING ROOMS, ELECTRONIC TELECONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER SPACES FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS. WITHOUT THESE GENEROUS IN-KIND DONATIONS, THESE ORGANIZATIONS WOULD BE REQUIRED TO EXPEND FUNDS, FUNDS NEEDED IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSIONS FOR SPACE RENTAL. -TOY CLOSETS TOYS HAVE AN AMAZING WAY OF MAKING KIDS SMILE, DISTRACTING THEM DURING UNPLEASANT TIMES AND HELPING THEM LOOK PAST THEIR PAIN. THATS WHY BANNER CREATED TOY CLOSETS AT BANNER HOSPITALS STOCKED WITH NEW, UNUSED TOYS FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS OF ALL AGES.MADE POSSIBLE BY MONETARY AND TOY DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOL AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS, THESE TOY-FILLED HAVENS ENABLE OUR YOUNG PATIENTS TO FIND FUN AND JOY DURING THEIR HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE. PATIENTS VISIT THE CLOSETS FOLLOWING TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO CHOOSE A TOY AS A REWARD FOR THEIR BRAVERY. FROM DOLLS AND STUFFED ANIMALS, TO COLORING BOOKS, VIDEO GAMES, CRAFT KITS AND MORE, THE DONATED ITEMS MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR YOUNG PATIENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 QUENTIN SMITH AND CHRIS VOLK HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. DENNIS DAHLEN, RONALD BUNNELL, AND CHARLES LEHN HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AS OFFICERS/DIRECTORS OF MEDISUN AND VERITAGE. RONALD BUNNELL AND KATHY BOLLINGER HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AS OFFICERS/DIRECTORS OF SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES. JOHN HENSING AND MARTIN SHULTZ HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AS OFFICERS/DIRECTORS OF BANNER INDEMNITY, LTD. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 4 BANNER HEALTH MADE THE FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 8 THE DUTIES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WERE EXPANDED TO ASSURE THAT BANNER HEALTH OPERATES WITHIN THE FINANCIAL GUIDELINES AND PARAMETERS PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD. THESE DUTIES INCLUDE REVIEW OF, AND APPROVAL OF, PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS, COMMITMENTS AND UNDERTAKINGS OF BANNER HEALTH, RISK FINANCING, AND ALL OTHER FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPENDITURES THAT EXCEED MANAGEMENT'S DELEGATED AUTHORITY. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 11 THE DUTIES OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WERE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE OVERSIGHT OF THE QUALITY AND INTEGRITY OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTING PRACTICES OF BANNER HEALTH. THESE DUTIES INCLUDE: 1) THE DUTY TO APPOINT, ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF AND DIRECTLY OVERSEE THE EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING FIRM ENGAGED TO PREPARE OR ISSUE AN AUDIT REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BANNER HEALTH. 2) REVIEW AND ASSESS BANNER HEALTH'S INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MANAGING AND MITIGATING ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE RISK. 3) OVERSEE BANNER HEALTH'S INTERNAL AUDIT RESOURCES AND REVIEW AND CONCUR ON THE APPOINTMENT, REPLACEMENT, REASSIGNMENT OR DISMISSAL OF BANNER HEALTH'S SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR. 4) APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM GENERAL COUNSEL CONCERNING INVESTIGATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS INVOLVING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE THAT CONSTITUTE ACTUAL OR CONTINGENT MATERIAL LIABILITIES AND REVIEW AND CONCUR ON THE APPOINTMENT, REPLACEMENT, REASSIGNMENT OR DISMISSAL OF BANNER HEALTH'S SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 12 THE DUTIES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WERE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE: 1) ESTABLISH THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. 2) APPROVE OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION. 3) REVIEW COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS POLICIES, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD CONCERNING THE SAME. 4) REVIEW PERFORMANCE AND STATUS OF THE BANNER HEALTH'S EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFIT PLANS, RETIREMENT PLANS, AND EXECUTIVE NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 13 THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE WERE INCREASED TO INCLUDE: 1) ESTABLISH A SUCCESSION PLANNING PROCESS FOR DIRECTORS AND BOARD LEADERS. 2) PERIODICALLY EVALUATE THE SIZE, NEEDS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BOARD AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS. 3) RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD CRITERIA AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND THE SELECTION OF NEW DIRECTORS. 4) REVIEW AND RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD PROPOSED CHANGES TO BANNER HEALTH'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS. 5) REVIEW AND APPROVE CHARTERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE BYLAWS AND APPROPRIATE COORDINATION AND ALLOCATION OF GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES.RESPONSIBILITIES. 5) REVIEW AND APPROVE CHARTERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE BYLAWS AND APPROPRIATE COORDINATION AND ALLOCATION OF GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES. RESPONSIBILITIES.RESPONSIBILITIES. 5) REVIEW AND APPROVE CHARTERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE BYLAWS AND APPROPRIATE COORDINATION AND ALLOCATION OF GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES. RESPONSIBILITIES.RESPONSIBILITIES. 5) REVIEW AND APPROVE CHARTERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE BYLAWS AND APPROPRIATE COORDINATION AND ALLOCATION OF GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11BBANNER HEALTH'S (BH) VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE PROCESSES FOR PREPARING THE FORM 990. THE BANNER HEALTH FINANCE DEPARTMENT TAKES THE LEAD ROLE IN THE PROCESS AND IS CHARGED WITH THE DUTY TO COLLECT THE FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990. THIS INCLUDES COORDINATING WITH OTHER BH DEPARTMENTS, SUCH AS THE LEGAL, PAYROLL, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LICENSING, COMMUNITY BENEFIT, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, RISK MANAGEMENT, CERTIFICATION, CREDENTIALING, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND TREASURY DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE EXPERTISE OF EACH DEPARTMENT IS UTILIZED IN THE INFORMATION-GATHERING PROCESS. ONCE THE INFORMATION IS GATHERED, IT IS ORGANIZED AND ASSEMBLED INTO AN ORGANIZER THAT WILL BE USED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. BH HAS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED ANNUALLY BY AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND USES THIS SAME FIRM TO PREPARE ITS FORM 990 BECAUSE OF ITS EXPERTISE IN NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL SYSTEMS AND ITS SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF BH'S OPERATIONS AND RETURN COMPLEXITY. THE BH FINANCE DEPARTMENT ALSO EMPLOYS AN INTERNAL STAFF OF TAX SPECIALISTS. THESE TAX SPECIALISTS ACT AS LIAISONS BETWEEN THE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND BH'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT DURING THIS STAGE OF THE PROCESS. DURING THIS STAGE, THE TAX PREPARER REVIEWS THE INFORMATION AND WORKS WITH BH'S INTERNAL TAX STAFF TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ADDRESS ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE. ONCE THE INFORMATION GATHERING PROCESS IS COMPLETE, A FIRST DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND READIED FOR REVIEW. THE REVIEW PROCESS BEGINS WITH AN INITIAL REVIEW DONE BY A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF BANNER HEALTH'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND OTHER MANAGEMENT MEMBERS FROM THE FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE OUTSIDE TAX PREPARER'S FIRM. A LINE-BY-LINE REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 IS DONE BY THIS COMMITTEE. DURING THIS REVIEW, A LIST OF QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND ADDITIONAL TASKS IS COMPILED. THIS LIST IS THEN DISSEMINATED TO THE APPROPRIATE BH DEPARTMENTS FOR FURTHER ACTION. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND TASKS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, A SECOND REVIEW BY THE COMMITTEE IS DONE. AGAIN, IF APPLICABLE, A LIST OF QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND ADDITIONAL TASKS IS COMPILED. THIS LIST IS THEN DISSEMINATED TO THE APPROPRIATE BH DEPARTMENTS FOR FURTHER ACTION. ONCE THIS SECOND REVIEW PROCESS IS COMPLETED, A FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CHANGES TO THE FORM 990 ARE MADE IF NECESSARY AND APPROVAL IS GRANTED TO SEND THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS THEN SENT THE DRAFT FORM 990 ALONG WITH AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF KEY ITEMS REPORTED IN THE FORM 990. ANY ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED AND RESOLVED AND THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS SIGNED BY THE CFO OR ANOTHER OFFICER IF REQUIRED TO MEET TIMELY FILING REQUIREMENTS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE DISCUSSES THE 990 PROCESS AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE YEAR TO DETERMINE THAT THE PROCESS IS APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12CPURSUANT TO BANNER HEALTH'S (BH) CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROMPTLY TO THE BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE MUST THEN CONSIDER THE DISCLOSED INTEREST AND EITHER AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ANY RELATED TRANSACTION WITH APPROPRIATE PROTECTIONS, OR DISAPPROVE OF IT. OTHER BH EMPLOYEES MUST GO THROUGH A SIMILAR PROCESS OF DISCLOSURE TO THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPERVISOR AND TO THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES, WHO MAINTAINS ALL OF THE DISCLOSED FINANCIAL INTERESTS/CONFLICTS. IN ADDITION, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, VICE PRESIDENTS, AND OTHER SELECTED MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT, KEY EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS MUST COMPLETE AN ANNUAL SURVEY THAT IS DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES. THE SURVEY INCLUDES A QUESTIONNAIRE THAT IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AS WELL AS OTHER TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED IN THE FORM 990 AND SCHEDULE L. MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A QUARTERLY QUESTIONNAIRE MANAGED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES. THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS PRIMARILY DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY WEAKNESSES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS OR ACCOUNTING, BUT ALSO REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY KNOWLEDGE BY THE RESPONDING MANAGER OF ANY VIOLATIONS OF BH'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES COMPILES A SUMMARY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES OBTAINED THROUGH THE ANNUAL SURVEY PROCESS INVOLVING BOARD MEMBERS OR OFFICERS. THIS SUMMARY IS REVIEWED WITH BH'S GENERAL COUNSEL TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN UNDER CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN ADDITION, THE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE SUMMARY ANNUALLY WITH THE BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT ALL DISCLOSED ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND PROCESSED APPROPRIATELY UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15BANNER HEALTH UTILIZES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS THAT EXERCISES OVERSIGHT OVER ALL ASPECTS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND ALL OTHER SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF BANNER HEALTH AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO CONSTITUTE "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" WITH RESPECT TO BANNER HEALTH UNDER CODE SECTION 4958. THE COMMITTEE: - ASSESSES ANNUALLY THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO - EXERCISES OVERSIGHT OVER ALL ASPECTS OF COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO - REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY OF BANNER HEALTH - ESTABLISHES THE PERMISSIBLE RANGES OF COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND DISQUALIFIED PERSONS - REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE DESIGN OF THE COMPONENTS OF COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND ANY OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AND MONITORS COMPLIANCE OF BANNER HEALTH WITH THE PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION - RECEIVES THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S REPORT CONCERNING THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVES - ACTS FOR THE BOARD IN THE ENGAGEMENT AND DIRECT OVERSIGHT OF EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS ENGAGED TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE REASONABLENESS AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND ANY OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, WHICH CONSULTANT REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING BEST PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO ITS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OVERSIGHT FUNCTION: - REVIEWS ALL INCENTIVE PLANS, BENEFIT PLANS AND PROGRAMS THAT APPLY TO EMPLOYEES AND PHYSICIANS - APPROVES THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO THE COMPENSATION OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES - USES TALLY SHEETS SUMMARIZING ALL COMPONENTS OF THE CEO'S AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION, INCLUDING A THREE-YEAR EARNINGS HISTORY AND THE COST OF ALL COMPENSATION (INCLUDING SPECIFICALLY DEFERRED COMPENSATION) AT THE TIME THAT ANY ACTION IS TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO THE CEO'S OR SENIOR EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMITTEE IS FULLY INFORMED OF THE COMPLETE COMPENSATION PACKAGE BEFORE TAKING ANY SUCH ACTION - REVIEWS THE ANNUAL FORM 990 DISCLOSURES RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TO ENSURE THE DISCLOSURES ACCURATELY RECONCILE TO THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE. AS STATED, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RETAINS AN EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM TO ASSIST THE COMMITTEE. IN 2011, THE COMMITTEE ENGAGED A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM WITH SUBSTANTIAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE. THIS FIRM REVIEWED AND OPINED AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, SENIOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMITTEE AS POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. THE COMMITTEE PERIODICALLY REVIEWS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BANNER HEALTH AND EACH CONSULTANT TO ENSURE THE CONSULTANT'S INDEPENDENCE. IN CONNECTION WITH EACH SUCH EVALUATION, THE COMMITTEE REQUESTS A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION FROM EACH CONSULTANT THAT: - INCLUDES AN INDEPENDENCE ATTESTATION AFFIRMING THAT THE CONSULTANT HAS CONDUCTED ITS OWN INTERNAL ASSESSMENT AND, BASED ON SUCH ASSESSMENT AND ITS INTERNAL CONTROLS, CONCLUDED THAT IT HAS PERFORMED ITS SERVICES FOR THE COMMITTEE IN AN INDEPENDENT MANNER AND IS INDEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTION REGULATIONS UNDER CODE SECTION 4958 - CONFIRMS THAT THE CONSULTANT REPORTS TO THE COMMITTEE THROUGH THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE AND THAT ALL CONSULTING ACTIVITY FOR BANNER HEALTH CONDUCTED BY SUCH CONSULTANT DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR WAS CONDUCTED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND CONSENT OF THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE - DETAILS THE AMOUNTS PAID BY BANNER HEALTH TO THE CONSULTANT IN ITS CAPACITY AS AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO THE COMMITTEE, AND THE AMOUNTS PAID BY BANNER HEALTH, IF ANY, TO THE CONSULTANT AND ITS AFFILIATES FOR ANY OTHER ENGAGEMENTS. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND RECOMMENDS ADJUSTMENTS TO HIS BASE SALARY AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BASED UPON THE REVIEW, SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION FROM THE CONSULTANT (WHO ATTENDS SUCH MEETING) THAT THE RECOMMENDATION IS APPROPRIATE AND WILL NOT RESULT IN THE OVERALL COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO BECOMING UNREASONABLE. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION DECISION IS SUBJECT TO THE ACTION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS, THE BOARD MAY NOT APPROVE A SALARY ACTION DIFFERENT FROM THAT RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT THE CONCURRENCE OF THE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO ESTABLISHES THE BASE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVES WHO DIRECTLY REPORT TO HIM, AND THOSE EXECUTIVES IN TURN ESTABLISH THE BASE SALARY OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO REPORT TO THEM. ALL BASE SALARIES ARE, HOWEVER, BASED UPON POSITION-SPECIFIC MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY THE BANNER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DEPARTMENT. THESE RANGES ARE ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY THAT IS ESTABLISHED, AND PERIODICALLY REVIEWED, BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ANNUAL EQUITY ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE MADE UPON APPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND BASED UPON SPECIFIC MARKET DATA. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECEIVES AN ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DEPARTMENT SHOWING THAT BASE SALARIES ARE BEING MAINTAINED CONSISTENT WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE. AS STATED IN THE RESPONSE TO SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7, THE SIGNIFICANT NON-FIXED COMPONENTS OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND OTHER SENIOR MANAGEMENT ARE ESTABLISHED AND MONITORED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND ARE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL REASONABLENESS OPINION RENDERED BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES ARE KEPT OF ALL MEETINGS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND OF THE ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF PRESIDENT AND CEO AND REVIEWING AND MONITORING THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND TOP MANAGEMENT. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2016.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND TAX RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. COPIES ARE MAINTAINED AT EACH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND IN THE LEGAL AND TAX DEPARTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT MADE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION BCOMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS INCLUDE ALL PAYMENTS MADE TO THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND MAY INCLUDE GOODS/MATERIALS BECAUSE A BREAKDOWN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. FORM 990, PART VII BANNER HEALTH STILL EMPLOYS JAMES FERANDO AS PRESIDENT OF THE WESTERN REGION. THIS POSITION IS NO LONGER CONSIDERED THAT OF AN OFFICER, THEREFORE, HE HAS BEEN MARKED AS A FORMER OFFICER IN ACCORDANCE WITH FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS $(249,600,458) RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS $ 46,721,845 DISTRIBUTIONS TO MINORITY EQUITY $ (29,070,000) --------------- TOTAL $(231,948,613)
SCHEDULE B, PART ITHE SUN HEALTH SUPPORT PARTIES CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES: SUN HEALTH SERVICES SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION SUN HEALTH PARTNERS SUN HEALTH COLONNADE LA LOMA SENIOR LIVING SERVICES INC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BANNER HEALTH AND THE SUN HEALTH SUPPORT PARTIES DATED 12/29/2016, THE SUN HEALTH SUPPORT PARTIES SEEK TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST BANNER HEALTH IN CONNECTION WITH BANNER'S BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS AT OR IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN FACILITIES PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND OPERATED BY CERTAIN OF THE SUN HEALTH SUPPORT FACILITIES OR THEIR AFFILIATES. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GRANT BUY-DOWN IS $60,000,000.

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McKee Medical Holdings LLC
1801 16th StreetGreeleyCO80631900078450Holding CoCO$299,219$1,316,303Banner Hlth
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2000 N Boise AvenueLovelandCO80538901119705InactiveCO$0$0Banner Hlth
Mountain Vista Orthopaedic Surgery Ctr
5890 W 13th Street Suite 102GreeleyCO90834710936920OP SURG CTRCO$3,184,008$1,397,417Banner Hlth
NCMC Outpatient Services LLC
1801 16th StreetGreeleyCO80631901119704InactiveCO$0$0Banner Hlth
Neighborhood Physician Alliance LLC
2901 N Central Ave Ste 160PhoenixAZ85012901138165InactiveAZ$0$0Banner Hlth
Tucson SRS Leasing LLC
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The Univ of Az Health Plans - UCA
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Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (40 entries)

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j$7,402,981FMV
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q$8,781,476FMV
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l$1,656,718FMV
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BANNER MEDICAL GROUP
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Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE R, PART IIIFormAndLineReferenceDesc
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