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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: A STEERING COMMITTEE WAS CONVENED TO ASSIST BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION IN CONDUCTING THEIR CHNA. A DIVERSE GROUP OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS REPRESENTING VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND POPULATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY (EX. PUBLIC HEALTH, ELDERLY, UNINSURED) CAME TOGETHER IN JANUARY 2016. SEE LIST BELOW OF ALL GROUPS REPRESENTED ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE. THE STEERING COMMITTEE MET TWICE DURING THE CHNA'S PROCESS FIRST TO DISCUSS HEALTH CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY AND OFFER THEIR PERSPECTIVE IN DESIGNING THE SURVEY INSTRUMENT AND AGAIN TO REVIEW RESULTS OF THE SURVEY AND FOCUS GROUPS AND TO ASSIST IN THE PRIORITIZATIONS OF HEALTH NEEDS TO ADDRESS.GROUPS REPRESENTED ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE:1. BIG HORN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING2. BIG HORN PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (EARLY CHILDHOOD)3. LIFIT INDEPENDENT LIVING4. BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION5. BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION AND BIG HORN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE COMMUNITY STEERING COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF STAFF LEADERS FROM BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (BHHA) AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM BIG HORN COUNTY, CONVENED TO BEGIN AN IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING PROCESS TO SYSTEMATICALLY AND THOUGHTFULLY RESPOND TO ALL ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES DEVELOPMENT (CHSD) PROCESS.THE COMMUNITY STEERING COMMITTEE DETERMINED THE MOST IMPORTANT HEALTH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY REVIEWING THE CHNA, SECONDARY DATA, COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHICS, AND INPUT FROM REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTEREST OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THOSE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTISE. THE PRIORITIZED HEALTH NEEDS AS DETERMINED THROUGH THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND WHICH THE COLLABORATORS WILL BE ADDRESSING OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS RELATES TO THE FOLLOWING HEALTHCARE ISSUES:1. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS2. MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH3. AGING IN PLACE/SENIOR SERVICESIN ADDRESSING THE AFOREMENTIONED ISSUES, BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO:A) IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES;B) ENHANCE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY;C) ADVANCE MEDICAL OR HEALTH KNOWLEDGE;D) RELIEVE OR REDUCE THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT OR OTHER COMMUNITY EFFORTS.THE FOLLOWING GOALS AND STRATEGIES WERE DEVELOPED THROUGH THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, OF WHICH, ADDITIONAL DETAILS MAY BE FOUND IN THE IMPLEMENTATIN STRATEGY ON BHHA'S WEBSITE. GOAL 1: IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.-STRATEGY 1.1: EDUCATE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ABOUT HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY.-STRATEGY 1.2: EDUCATE COMMUNITY ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.-STRATEGY 1.3: PARTNER WITH HEALTHY HARDIN COALITION TO DEVELOP A HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCE LIST.-STRATEGY 1.4: CONTINUE SUPPORTING HEALTH IN WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.-STRATEGY 1.5: EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION-STRATEGY 1.6: EXPLORE EXPANSION OF PATIENT NAVIGATOR POSITIONGOAL 2: IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES-STRATEGY 2.1: EDUCATE STAFF ABOUT EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.-STRATEGY 2.2: EXPLORE TRAINING BHHA STAFF FOR CRITICAL CASE MANAGEMENT-STRATEGY 2.3: PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH.GOAL 3: ENHANCE SENIOR SERVICES AND OUTREACH TO ASSIST BIG HORN COUNTY'S AGEING COMMUNITY TO AGE IN PLACE. -STRATEGY 3.1: ENHANCE SENIOR CARE TRAINING FOR STAFF AT BHHA.-STRATEGY 3.2: CONTINUE EXPLORING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANDING SENIOR SERVICES.-STRATEGY 3.3: ENHANCE WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR SENIORS.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS (AND THEIR RATIONALE) ARE DEEMED UNABLE TO ADDRESS:1. MAJORITY OF RESPONDENTS INDICATED A NEED FOR 'DERMATOLOGY' (33.1%), 'ENT (EAR/NOSE/THROAT)' (29.4%), AND 'OPHTHALMOLOGY' (25%)-RATIONALE: BHHA OFFERS A VARIETY OF TRAVELING SPECIALISTS AT THIS TIME INCLUDING GENERAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES, BUT OFFERING ADDITIONAL VISITING SPECIALIST IS NOT FEASIBLE AT THIS TIME DUE TO LOW NUMBER OF PATIENT REFERRALS, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING OF STAFF THAT IS NOT COST EFFECTIVE.2. TOP THREE SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY'S ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE: "AVAILABILITY OF WALK-IN CLINIC/LONGER HOURS' (53.7%), 'AVAILABILITY OF VISITING SPECIALISTS' (42.6%), AND 'MORE PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS' (42.6%)-RATIONALE: BHHA DOES NOT OFFER A "WALK IN CLINIC" IN ITS OPERATIONAL MATRIX. LOCAL BIG HORN VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER HAS EXPANDED WALK IN HOURS IN PREVIOUS 60 DAYS. BHHA IS NOT DESIGNATED AS A HEALTH CARE SHORTAGE AREA CAUSING LACK OF INCENTIVES FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF ACQUISITION.3. 32.5% OF RESPONDENTS INDICATED THAT THEY OR A MEMBER OF THEIR HOUSEHOLD DELAYED GETTING HEALTHCARE SERVICES WHEN THEY NEEDED IT. TOP THREE REASONS CITED: 'IT COSTS TOO MUCH' (40%), 'NO INSURANCE' (32.5%), 'COULD NOT GET AN APPOINTMENT' (30%)-RATIONALE: BHHA OFFERS PROGRAMS/CHARITY CARE TO ASSIST WITH PAYING FOR HEALTHCARE COSTS AT HEALTHCARE PRICED SERVICES THAT ARE BASED ON CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS ALONG WITH FREE PATIENT NAVIGATOR SERVICES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16I: WHEN OUR PATIENT ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE BECOMES AWARE OF A PATIENT'S POTIENTAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND/OR SELF PAY STATUS, A COMMUNITY CARE APPLICATION IS SENT TO THAT INDIVIDUAL.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D: ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH NETWORK NEGOTIATES COMMERCIAL PAYER CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH NETWORK NEGOTIATES A 5% DISCOUNT FOR MOST OF OUR COMMERCIAL PAYERS, SO TAHT IS OUR ESTIMATE OF AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED. WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WE PROVIDE A 5% ADJUSTMENT THEN PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNT TO ENSURE THAT NO FAP-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL EVER PAYS MORE THAN AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO DERIVED USING WORKSHEET 2 FROM THE IRS WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS IN PART I, LINE 7.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE AMOUNT OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE EQUAL TO $1,133,936 INCLUDED IN FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25 WAS EXCLUDED IN CALCULATING THE PERCENT OF TOTAL EXPENSE IN SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN F.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION CANNOT REASONABLY ESTIMATE THE AMOUNT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE THAT IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS WHO WOULD QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BUT DID NOT COMPLETE AN APPLICATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>SEE THE "PATIENT AND RESIDENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE" PARAGRAPH IN NOTE 1 ON PAGE 15 OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR A DESCRIPTION OF BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION IS A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL WHICH IS REIMBURSED BY MEDICARE AT 101% OF COST. HOWEVER, THERE IS A MEDICARE SHORTFALL IN THE CURRENT YEAR DUE TO FEDERAL SEQUESTRATION PAYMENT REDUCTIONS.THE MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS REPORTED ON PART III, LINE 6 WERE DERIVED USING THE 6/30/2016 FILED MEDICARE COST REPORT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE HOSPITAL HAS DONE A MAIL SURVEY TO HELP ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. BHHA ALSO USES COMMUNICATION WITH THE PHYSICIAN PRACTICE AS TO WHAT WOULD BE USEFUL AND NEEDED BY THEIR PATIENT POPULATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FACILITY KEEPS FORMS ON HAND THAT ARE AVAILABLE (IN PLAIN SIGHT) FOR DIFFERENT GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEALTH MT KIDS. THE PATIENT ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE WILL INFORM ANY PRIVATE PAY PATIENT OF OUR COMMUNITY CARE AND WILL ALSO RELAY THIS INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS WHEN DISCUSSING PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR OUTSTANDING BILLS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BHHA SERVERS A HIGH POVERTY LEVEL. THEY ARE ON THE EDGE OF THE CROW INDIAN RESERVATION AND HAVE A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WHO UTILIZE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES AS A PAYOR SOURCE FOR HEALTH CARE. THEIR POPULATION HAS A LARGE POPULATION OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID CUSTOMERS. AS THEY SERVE A SMALL TOWN IN MONTANA, THE POPULATION CONSISTS OF A LOT OF CHILDREN AS WELL AS ELDERLY, BOTH OF WHICH UTILIZE OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BHHA DOES HAVE A COMMUNITY BOARD TO HELP NOT ONLY "RUN" THE FACILITY WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, BUT TO GIVE INPUT TO THE MANAGEMENT TEAM ABOUT THE NEEDS THEY SEE FOR THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE. BHHA IS DEVELOPING MORE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ITEMS SUCH AS WOMEN'S HEALTH, DIABETES MANAGMENT AND SMOKING CESSATION.BHHA USES THE LOCAL PAPERS AS AN OUTLET FOR GIVING THE PUBLIC INFORMATION ON DIFFERENT TYPE OF HEALTH CONCERNS, SUCH AS DIABETES, WEIGHT LOSS, ETC. THEIR PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR IS DEVELOPING A HEALTH COUNCIL TO HELP EDUCATE AND SHARE IDEAS WITH OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS IN THE COMMUNITY AS TO THE TYPE OF SERVICES NEEDED IN THE AREA AND HOW TO GET THOSE SERVICES TO THE POPULATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE CHAIR OF THE BIG HORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IS AUTOMATICALLY DEEMED A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE CONTROLLER AND CEO. THE FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AT A BOARD MEETING AFTER BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>REGULAR COMPLIANCE MEETINGS DISCUSS ANY ACTUAL CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THERE IS ALSO A HOTLINE NUMBER TO CALL FOR COMPLIANCE OR HIPAA ISSUES THAT IS OPERATED BY MONTANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, NOT BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. BOARD MEMBERS SIGN YEARLY CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND IF A CONFLICT OCCURS ON A SPECIFIC ITEM, THEY ABSTAIN FROM THE VOTE ON THAT ITEM. THERE ARE TWO BOARD MEMBERS THAT HAVE SPOUSES EMPLOYED BY BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. THEY ABSTAIN FROM ANY VOTES THAT WOULD AFFECT WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION UTILIZES THE MONTANA STATE SALARY SURVEY TO MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE WAGES ARE COMPARABLE TO SIMILAR JOBS IN SIMILAR AREAS. EXPERIENCE IS ALSO A FACTOR IN THE WAGE. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST DONE IN FEBRUARY 2016. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE CEO'S COMPENSATION. THIS WAS LAST DONE IN 2016.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST TO THE BUSINESS OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MEDICAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,554,691. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 153,490. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,708,181.</ExplanationTxt>
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