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CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN INC: Form 990, tax year 2015

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Organization
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN INC (EIN 39-0812532)
Tax period
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31
Filed
2016-11-09
IRS object ID
201633149349300803
Schema version
2015v2.1
Source
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Gross Receipts$695,041,374GrossReceiptsAmt
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Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
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Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
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Activity Or MissionPEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE SERVICESActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Volunteers354TotalVolunteersCnt
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CY Program Service Revenue$594,434,373CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
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CY Investment Income-$3,937,586CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$11,032,397PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$8,633,309CYOtherRevenueAmt
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CY Other Expenses$342,762,981CYOtherExpensesAmt
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CY Total Expenses$585,527,300CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$60,198,114PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
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Total Assets BOY$1,409,808,216TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$1,424,502,769TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$410,678,146TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$395,479,529TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$999,130,070NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$1,029,023,240NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTHE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE MODEL THAT DELIVERS SUPERIOR QUALITY AND VALUE BY OFFERING THE BEST SOLUTION FOR THE TOTAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, STATE AND REGION. OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE WISCONSIN CHILDREN BE THE HEALTHIEST CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY. AS A PREMIER AND STANDARD-SETTING LEADER IN DELIVERY OF PEDIATRIC CLINICAL SERVICE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND BRINGS A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE TO OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, MEDICAL STAFF, EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES IN ADDRESSING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN.OUR MISSION IS MULTIFACETED INCLUDING:CAREGIVING - OFFERING HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL CAREADVOCACY - SPEAKING UP AND PROTECTING CHILDRENRESEARCH - FINDING CURES TO THE ILLNESSES THAT AFFECT CHILDRENEDUCATION - SHARING WHAT WE LEARN AND TEACHING OTHERS TO CARE FOR KIDSMissionDesc
Significant New Program Srvc0SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$433,021,619ExpenseAmt
Grant$19,984,671GrantAmt
Revenue$600,221,577RevenueAmt
DescINPATIENT SERVICES: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. ("CHW OR "THE HOSPITAL") OPERATES A 306-BED HOSPITAL AT ITS MILWAUKEE CAMPUS, WHICH INCLUDES AN EMERGENCY ROOM OPEN ON A 24/7 BASIS. IT IS A FREESTANDING WISCONSIN HOSPITAL DEDICATED SOLELY TO THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN AND IS ONE OF THE LEADING CENTERS FOR PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE IN THE U.S. THE HOSPITAL SERVES CHILDREN WITH ALL TYPES OF ILLNESSES, INJURIES, BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER DISORDERS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES ACUTE LEVEL SERVICES, AS WELL AS EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CARE, TO CHILDREN FROM WISCONSIN, THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN, NORTHERN ILLINOIS AND BEYOND. IN 2015, 10,754 CHILDREN WERE ADMITTED TO THE MILWAUKEE HOSPITAL, WHICH INCLUDES A NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU), PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU), A CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS CENTER, MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNITS AND A DAY SURGERY SHORT-STAY UNIT. THE HOSPITAL ALSO OPERATES A SEPARATELY LICENSED 42-BED PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL, WHICH INCLUDES A NICU AND A PEDIATRIC MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNIT, LOCATED AT THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-NEENAH, THROUGH WHICH IT PROVIDES PEDIATRIC EXPERTISE TO THE GREATER FOX VALLEY AND GREEN BAY AREAS. IN 2015, 486 CHILDREN WERE ADMITTED TO THE FOX VALLEY CAMPUS.OUTPATIENT AND AMBULATORY SERVICES: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A FULL ARRAY OF OUTPATIENT AMBULATORY, DIAGNOSTIC, TREATMENT AND SURGICAL SERVICES. PROVIDERS AT MORE THAN 70 SUBSPECIALTY CLINICS DIAGNOSE AND TREAT A WIDE VARIETY OF PEDIATRIC DISORDERS. THE HOSPITAL IS A CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 PEDIATRIC TRAUMA CENTER, AND HANDLED 66,821 VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN 2015. OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN, AND IN THE FOX VALLEY AND GREEN BAY MARKETS. THE HOSPITAL'S NATIONALLY KNOWN AND RECOGNIZED SPECIALTY PROGRAMS INCLUDE THOSE FOR TREATING CHILDREN WITH AIRWAY, DIGESTIVE AND VOICE CONDITIONS; BURNS; CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS; CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED HEART DEFECTS AND DISEASES; CRANIOFACIAL DISORDERS; DERMATOLOGY, BIRTHMARKS AND VASCULAR ANOMALIES; DIABETES; GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS; GENETIC DISORDERS; HIV; NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS; ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS (INCLUDING SPINE, SPORTS MEDICINE, CONCUSSION); IMMUNODEFICIENCIES AND IMMUNE DYSREGULATION SYNDROMES; PSYCHIATRY; SLEEP DISORDERS; SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION; SPEECH AND HEARING DISORDERS; AND SPASTICITY AND OTHER TONE AND MOBILITY CONDITIONS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES PRIMARY CARE, DENTAL CARE AND CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AT FIVE CLINICS IN CENTRAL CITY MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND A FULL RANGE OF MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, NURSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL AND LEARNING PROBLEMS. IN 2015, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 296,200 OUTPATIENT VISITS.RESEARCH: THE HOSPITAL AND THE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE PARTICIPATE IN AN ARRAY OF RESEARCH INITIATIVES SEEKING TO IMPROVE THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED PEDIATRIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. THESE RESEARCH INITIATIVES INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, EPILEPSY AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS; ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION; BIRTH DEFECTS AND FETAL ANOMALIES; IMMUNOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, BLOOD DISORDERS AND VARIOUS CHILDHOOD CANCERS; AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. ADDITIONAL RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH ACADEMIC INVESTIGATORS AT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS. NURSING RESEARCH INCLUDES STUDIES REGARDING PAIN MANAGEMENT, QUALITY OF LIFE, COPING SKILLS, FAMILY READINESS AND SEDATION PROTOCOLS. EDUCATION: THE HOSPITAL IS A MAJOR TEACHING AFFILIATE OF THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, WITH THIRD- AND FOURTH-YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS ROTATING THROUGH THE HOSPITAL FOR REQUIRED AND ELECTIVE ROTATIONS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO MAINTAINS A THREE-YEAR PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM, A TWO-YEAR DENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM AND ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS IN AN ARRAY OF SPECIALTIES. THE HOSPITAL HAS RELATIONSHIPS WITH MORE THAN TWO DOZEN UNIVERSITIES FOR THE CLINICAL EDUCATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION AND VARIOUS OTHER DISCIPLINES. THE HOSPITAL'S PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AT COMMUNITY HOSPITALS, PRIMARY CARE CLINICS AND SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE IDENTIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CONDITIONS.COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: THE HOSPITAL OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND CHILD HEALTH ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON TOPICS SUCH AS CHILD HEALTH, INJURY PREVENTION, PARENTING, MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES, AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH, THE HOSPITAL REACHES THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES. ALONG WITH THE MEDICAL COLLEGE, THE HOSPITAL SPONSORS THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, WHICH SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN WISCONSIN. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN AND STAFFS THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN, THROUGH WHICH PROVIDERS AROUND THE STATE WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH ISSUES, INCREASE ACCESS TO PEDIATRIC CARE, AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES. OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES INCLUDE, FOR EXAMPLE, CAR SEAT CLINICS, THE DANIEL M. SOREF FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AND PROJECT ADAM (EDUCATION AND PREVENTION INITIATIVES IN THE AREA OF PEDIATRIC SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH).Desc
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Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit CounselingYes (1)CreditCounselingInd
Temp Or Permanent EndowmentsYes (1)TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other Sec0ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other AssetsYes (1)ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl Stmt0IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign Activities0ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To Org0MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To Individuals0MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities0FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate HospitalYes (1)OperateHospitalInd
Audited Financial Stmt AttYes (1)AuditedFinancialStmtAttInd
Grants To OrganizationsYes (1)GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To Individuals0GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt BondsYes (1)TaxExemptBondsInd
Invest Tax Exempt Bonds0InvestTaxExemptBondsInd
Escrow Account0EscrowAccountInd
On Behalf Of Issuer0OnBehalfOfIssuerInd
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Loan OutstandingYes (1)LoanOutstandingInd
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Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded Entity0DisregardedEntityInd
Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
Related Organization Ctrl EntYes (1)RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Transaction With Control EntYes (1)TransactionWithControlEntInd
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Schedule O RequiredYes (1)ScheduleORequiredInd
IRP Document792IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G0IRPDocumentW2GCnt
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Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (1)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over LimitYes (1)UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Form990 T FiledYes (1)Form990TFiledInd
Foreign Financial Account0ForeignFinancialAccountInd
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions0NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contributions0QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Form8282 Property Disposed Of0Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
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Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
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Family Or Business RlnYes (1)FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt Duties0DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org Documents0ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or StockholdersYes (1)MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board MembersYes (1)ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To ApprovaYes (1)DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (1)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing Address0OfficerMailingAddressInd
Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
Form990 Provided To Gvrn BodyYes (1)Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd
Conflict Of Interest PolicyYes (1)ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
Annual Disclosure Covered PrsnYes (1)AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd
Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (1)CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process OtherYes (1)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldWIStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

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MICHAEL W ALTSCHAEFL
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
THOMAS ARENBERG
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ELIZABETH BRENNER
DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
MATT D'ATTILIO
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID J DRURY
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOE GEHRKE
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARK R HOGAN
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PAUL W JONES
DIRECTOR (THROUGH FEB. 2015)1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHRIS KALTENBACH
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOSEPH KERSCHNER MD
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PAUL KNOEBEL
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL LOVELL
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KEVIN MANSELL
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LINDA T MELLOWES
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
C DAVID MYERS
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ALBERT S ORR III
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES POPP
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TOM PRECIA
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
J JOEL QUADRACCI
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAY O ROTHMAN
DIRECTOR/CHAIR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
JOHN E SCHLIFSKE
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PETER M SOMMERHAUSER
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PAUL W SWEENEY
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PHOEBE W WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARK C WITT
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARGARET TROY
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT & CEO CHHS0.0040.00Yes (X)$0$1,376,051$280,989Yes (X)
WELDON GAGE
TREASURER/CFO (THROUGH JAN. 2015)0.0040.00$0$181,445$951Yes (X)
MARC GORELICK MD
COO & EXECUTIVE VP CHHS40.000.00$632,707$0$92,151Yes (X)
SHEILA REYNOLDS
SECRETARY0.0040.00$0$437,468$87,457Yes (X)
MARC CADIEUX
TREASURER/CFO0.0040.00$0$443,414$52,167Yes (X)
MICHAEL GUTZEIT MD
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER/VP, CHW40.000.00$541,402$0$98,867Yes (X)
JIM JABLONSKI
VP CHW, ENVIRONMENT OF CARE40.000.00$215,169$0$49,794Yes (X)
JULIET KERSTEN
VICE PRESIDENT, CHW40.000.00$338,814$0$52,080Yes (X)
NANCY KOROM
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER/VP, CHW40.000.00$439,788$0$85,819Yes (X)
THOMAS MILLER
VICE PRESIDENT, CHW40.000.00$210,730$0$22,480Yes (X)
ANDREW SCHMITT MD
HOSPITALIST40.000.00$243,761$0$40,311Yes (X)
LORI BARBEAU DDS
MEDICAL DIR, DENTAL PROGRAM40.000.00$284,986$0$51,326Yes (X)
MARYLYN RANTA MD
DIR, CHW PHYSICIAN AFFAIRS40.000.00$260,352$0$55,387Yes (X)
THOMAS NICHOLS MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR/HOSPITALIST40.000.00$246,966$0$45,194Yes (X)
CARLI DIGIOIA DMD
PEDIATRIC DENTIST40.000.00$229,251$0$27,903Yes (X)
CINTHIA S CHRISTENSEN
FORMER PRESIDENT & COO0.000.00$607,683$0$41,268Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$4,251,609TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$2,438,378TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$1,084,144TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K153IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedYes (1)FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK ROADMILWAUKEEWI53226HEALTHCARE PROF/ACADEMIC/ADMIN$26,701,343
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN AFFILIATED
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK ROADMILWAUKEEWI53226RESIDENT SERVICES$11,620,567
THEDA CARE
122 E COLLEGE AVEAPPLETONWI54912ANCILLIARY SERV/OTHER SERV$6,215,145
BLOOD CENTER OF WISCONSIN INC
638 N 18TH STMILWAUKEEWI53233LAB SERVICES$4,411,932
SODEXO INC & AFFILIATES
4880 PAYSPHERE CIRCLECHICAGOIL60674NUTRITION SERVICES$2,969,238
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K47CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Related Organizations$11,010,107RelatedOrganizationsAmt
Government Grants$13,105,154GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$1,079,764AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$19,250NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$25,195,025TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE621990$584,911,100$584,911,100
RENTAL INCOME531120$5,741,683$5,741,683
OUTSIDE SALARY SUPPORT541900$3,781,590$3,781,590
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$594,434,373TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$7,019,145TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$7,019,145ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$59,753,248SecuritiesAmt
Other$6,274OtherAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$60,125,357SecuritiesAmt
Other$10,590,896OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities-$372,109SecuritiesAmt
Other-$10,584,622OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column-$10,956,731TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion-$10,956,731ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
340B CONTRACTS722210$3,164,332$3,164,332
PHARMACY SALES TO EMPLOYEES446110$1,650,594$1,650,594
FOX VALLEY SCHOOL THERAPY900099$947,084$947,084

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$2,871,299TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$1,675,788RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$96,089UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$1,099,422ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$8,633,309OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$624,325,121TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$600,221,577RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$96,089UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion-$1,187,570ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$19,984,671TotalAmt
Program Services$19,984,671ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,914,190TotalAmt
Program Services$1,169,697ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,744,493ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$167,092,736TotalAmt
Program Services$135,453,721ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$31,639,015ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,937,123TotalAmt
Program Services$8,833,818ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,103,305ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$27,574,828TotalAmt
Program Services$22,859,504ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,715,324ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$12,260,771TotalAmt
Program Services$9,293,736ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,967,035ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$82,342,000TotalAmt
Program Services$3,150,000ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$79,192,000ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$783,235TotalAmt
Management And General$783,235ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$79,074,096TotalAmt
Program Services$68,275,436ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$10,798,660ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$22,134TotalAmt
Program Services$17,606ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,528ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$293,974TotalAmt
Program Services$103,993ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$189,981ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$284,348TotalAmt
Program Services$92,742ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$191,606ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$20,447,057TotalAmt
Program Services$15,275,162ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,171,895ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$689,230TotalAmt
Program Services$324,055ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$365,175ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$467,453TotalAmt
Program Services$135,554ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$331,899ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$13,680,220TotalAmt
Program Services$13,680,220ProgramServicesAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$51,003,683TotalAmt
Program Services$51,003,683ProgramServicesAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,248,422TotalAmt
Program Services$3,248,422ProgramServicesAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (2 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES$62,082,020$62,082,020
HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT TAX$11,372,064$11,372,064

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$16,973,045TotalAmt
Program Services$6,665,515ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$10,307,530ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$585,527,300TotalAmt
Program Services$433,021,619ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$152,505,681ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$84,001,986BOYAmt
EOY$139,749,653EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,636,610BOYAmt
EOY$5,987,959EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$85,240,004BOYAmt
EOY$76,820,055EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$10,000EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$595,010BOYAmt
EOY$325,667EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,910,129BOYAmt
EOY$5,982,291EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,997,817BOYAmt
EOY$5,319,247EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$756,518,504LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$348,447,903LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$424,661,490BOYAmt
EOY$408,070,601EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$235,982,870BOYAmt
EOY$236,420,787EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$567,782,300BOYAmt
EOY$545,816,509EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,409,808,216BOYAmt
EOY$1,424,502,769EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$69,008,194BOYAmt
EOY$68,601,036EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,127,966BOYAmt
EOY$1,060,800EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$262,307,290BOYAmt
EOY$258,328,867EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$78,234,696BOYAmt
EOY$67,488,826EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$410,678,146BOYAmt
EOY$395,479,529EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$789,540,768BOYAmt
EOY$825,944,566EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$60,381,260BOYAmt
EOY$57,862,833EOYAmt

Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$149,208,042BOYAmt
EOY$145,215,841EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$999,130,070BOYAmt
EOY$1,029,023,240EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,409,808,216BOYAmt
EOY$1,424,502,769EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$38,797,821ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$4,732,387NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$4,172,264OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredYes (1)FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd
Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (1)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 D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Agent Trustee EtcYes (1)AgentTrusteeEtcInd
Beginning Balance$487,016BeginningBalanceAmt
Additions During Year$197,580AdditionsDuringYearAmt
Distributions During Year$310,265DistributionsDuringYearAmt
Ending Balance$374,331EndingBalanceAmt
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct Liab0InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$432,441,515BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$13,587,207ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$2,058,549InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$16,494,796GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,544,490AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$425,930,887EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$368,901,399BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$70,262,985ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$8,725,963InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$14,003,006GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,445,826AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$432,441,515EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$337,517,064BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$20,430,025ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$20,149,400InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$8,024,840GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,170,250AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$368,901,399EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$320,201,015BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$12,951,629ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$13,134,597InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$7,676,552GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,093,625AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$337,517,064EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$319,718,349BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$8,809,809ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$501,862InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$7,914,215GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$914,790AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$320,201,015EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.52300BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.34100PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.13600TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgYes (1)EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd
Related Org List Sch RYes (1)RelatedOrgListSchRInd

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$506,593,997OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$228,739,666DepreciationAmt
Book Value$277,854,331BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$7,411,795OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$3,332,673DepreciationAmt
Book Value$4,079,122BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$217,866,981OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$113,109,134DepreciationAmt
Book Value$104,757,847BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$24,645,731OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$3,266,430DepreciationAmt
Book Value$21,379,301BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$408,070,601TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (4 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
DUE FROM AFFILIATES$54,521,876
BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI FOUNDATION$489,821,254
457 PLAN ASSETS$1,120,670
INVESTMENT IN CATALPA$352,709
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$545,816,509TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (9 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
457 PLAN LIABILITY$1,120,670
CAPITAL AND OTHER LEASE OBLIGATIONS$1,685,463
ESTIMATED THIRD PARTY PAYER SETTLEMENTS$4,567,717
FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS$17,163,624
RESERVE FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION GRANT SETTLEMENTS$2,772,625
LT PENSION LIABILITY$33,159,704
LT STRATEGIC FUNDING RESERVE$5,000,000
LT CONTRACT INCENTIVE PAYABLE$1,869,023
MALPRACTICE INSURANCE TAIL LIABILITY$150,000
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$67,488,826TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART IV, LINE 1B:CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE SIGNING AUTHORITY FOR THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL STAFF FUNDS MONEY MARKET AND CHECKING ACCOUNT. AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ALL MONTHLY ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS.
PART V, LINE 4:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, INC., A RELATED ENTITY, HOLDS ENDOWMENT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. INTENDED USES OF THE FUNDS INCLUDE VARIOUS HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RESEARCH.
PART X, LINE 2:CHHS EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITONS RECORDED FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014.

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (1)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (1)WrittenPolicyInd
All Hospitals PolicyYes (X)AllHospitalsPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (1)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd
Percent200Yes (X)Percent200Ind
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (1)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd
Percent350Yes (X)Percent350Ind
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (1)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (1)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed Budget0ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (1)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (1)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$846,760TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$846,760NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00140TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$269,739,384TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$201,362,968DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$68,376,416NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.11680TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$270,586,144TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$201,362,968DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$69,223,176NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.11820TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$5,813,927TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$1,178,851DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$4,635,076NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00790TotalExpensePct

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$27,315,728TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$7,751,530DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$19,564,198NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.03340TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$11,364,321TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$3,616,277DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$7,748,044NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01320TotalExpensePct

Research ResearchGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$6,220,300TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$6,220,300NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01060TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$453,943TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$453,943NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00080TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$51,168,219TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$12,546,658DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$38,621,561NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.06590TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$321,754,363TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$213,909,626DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$107,844,737NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.18410TotalExpensePct

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$80,900TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$80,900NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Community Support CommunitySupportGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$597,036TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$5,405DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$591,631NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00100TotalExpensePct

Leadership Development LeadershipDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$28,204TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$28,204NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Coalition Building CoalitionBuildingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$2,069,636TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$41,399DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,028,237NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00350TotalExpensePct

Health Improvement Advocacy HealthImprovementAdvocacyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$6,083TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$6,083NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$6,868TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$6,868NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$2,790,727TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$46,804DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,743,923NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00460TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense Reported0BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$3,437,381BadDebtExpenseAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$1,969,795ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$1,584,529CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall$385,266MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cost To Charge RatioYes (X)CostToChargeRatioInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (1)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (1)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd
Hospital Facilities2HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp (2 entries)

FacilityFacilityNumAddress Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdWebsite AddressWebsiteAddressTxtState LicenseStateLicenseNumLicensed HospitalLicensedHospitalIndGeneral Medical And SurgicalGeneralMedicalAndSurgicalIndChildrens HospitalChildrensHospitalIndTeaching HospitalTeachingHospitalIndResearch FacilityResearchFacilityIndEmergency Room24 HrsEmergencyRoom24HrsInd
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEE
19000 W WISCONSIN AVEMILWAUKEEWI53201CHW.ORG135Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEY
2130 S 2ND STREETNEENAHWI54956CHW.ORG1005Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp (2 entries)

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: IN 2011, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEE ("CHW-MILWAUKEE") INITIATED A COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORT TO IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH THAT RECOGNIZES THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON HEALTH AND THE IMPACT SUCH INFLUENCES MAY HAVE WHEN THEY OCCUR DURING CRITICAL PERIODS OVER ONE'S LIFE, LIKE CHILDHOOD.CHW-MILWAUKEE SELECTED THREE MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS WHICH HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN UNDERSERVED FOR INITIAL ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS. THESE NEIGHBORHOODS - METCALFE PARK, FRANKLIN HEIGHTS/AMANI NEIGHBORHOOD, AND LINDSAY HEIGHTS - WERE IDENTIFIED BECAUSE 1) THEY HAD A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF PEDIATRIC-AGE RESIDENTS; 2) THERE WERE SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES TO CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES; AND 3) THEY HAD AN EXISTING TRUSTED COMMUNITY RESOURCE(S) THAT WAS WILLING TO PARTNER WITH CHW-MILWAUKEE IN ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY IN NEW WAYS TO IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. THE INITIATIVE BEGAN WITH COMMUNITY CAFES, WHICH WERE LISTENING SESSIONS. AT THE COMMUNITY CAFES, RESIDENTS WERE ASKED OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS AND ENGAGED IN TABLE CONVERSATIONS PROVIDING INPUT ON WHAT CONCERNS AND NEEDS EXIST WITHIN EACH OF THE THREE NEIGHBORHOODS. RESIDENTS IDENTIFIED THEMSELVES OR THEIR NEIGHBORS TO SERVE ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEES THAT THEY LEAD AND INVITE PARTNERS TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AND ACTION AROUND PRIORITIES. RESIDENT FEEDBACK MADE CLEAR THAT PRIMARY CARE WAS NEEDED FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN THESE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THESE COMMUNITY CAFES PROVIDED CHW-MILWAUKEE WITH A GOOD FOUNDATION TO INITIATE A MORE DETAILED LOOK AT THE HEALTH OF THE BROADER MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY.IN 2013, CHW-MILWAUKEE AND FOUR OTHER HEALTH SYSTEMS IN MILWAUKEE (THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP) COMMISSIONED A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MUNICIPAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS. THE ASSESSMENT CONSISTS OF THREE NARROWER REPORTS MEANT TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC PICTURE OF HEALTH IN MILWAUKEE:- MILWAUKEE COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY (MCCHS). THE PURPOSE OF THE MCCHS WAS TO ASSESS THE HEALTH STATUS OF RESIDENTS. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES WERE TO (A) GATHER SPECIFIC DATA ON BEHAVIORAL AND LIFESTYLE HABITS OF THE ADULT POPULATION; (B) GATHER DATA ON THE PREVALENCE OF RISK FACTORS AND DISEASE CONDITIONS EXISTING WITHIN THE ADULT POPULATION; (C) COMPARE, WHERE APPROPRIATE, HEALTH DATA OF RESIDENTS TO PREVIOUS HEALTH STUDIES; AND (D) COMPARE, WHERE APPROPRIATE AND AVAILABLE, HEALTH DATA OF RESIDENTS TO STATE AND NATIONAL MEASUREMENTS. APPROXIMATELY 1,200 MILWAUKEE COUNTY RESIDENTS WERE SAMPLED USING RANDOM LANDLINE AND CELL PHONE-ONLY SAMPLES. COMBINED, POST-STRATIFICATION WAS CONDUCTED BY SEX AND AGE TO REFLECT THE 2010 CENSUS PROPORTION OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS IN THE AREA.- KEY INFORMANT REPORT. THE KEY INFORMANT REPORT IS A SUMMARY OF FINDINGS FROM POLICYMAKERS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, LOCAL EXPERTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONDUCTED AS A PART OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE SURVEY ASKED RESPONDENTS TO RANK UP TO FIVE PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES, BASED ON THE FOCUS AREAS PRESENTED IN WISCONSIN'S STATE HEALTH PLAN.- SECONDARY DATA REPORT. THE SECONDARY DATA REPORT IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION CONDUCTED IN THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY AND THE KEY INFORMANT REPORT. THE REPORT SUMMARIZES THE DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH INDICATORS AMONG SOCIOECONOMIC GROUPS WITHIN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE AND MILWAUKEE COUNTY. THE REPORT USES PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DATA SOURCES FROM LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. WHILE THESE REPORTS PROVIDE RICH DATA AND A HOLISTIC VIEW OF HEALTH IN MILWAUKEE, THE PRIMARY FOCUS WAS THE ADULT POPULATION. GIVEN THIS LIMITATION, THE FOLLOWING DATA SOURCES WERE USED TO SUPPLEMENT THE FINDINGS OF THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO ENSURE CHW-MILWAUKEE'S HIGHEST PRIORITY - CHILDREN -ARE WELL REPRESENTED:- KIDS COUNT! DATA. KIDS COUNT IS A NATIONAL AND STATE-BY-STATE EFFORT TO TRACK WELL-BEING INDICATORS FOR CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES. FUNDED BY THE ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION, KIDS COUNT OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY DATA AND TRENDS ANALYSIS.- KAISER STATE HEALTH FACTS. KAISER STATE HEALTH FACTS, FUNDED BY THE HENRY J. KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION, PROVIDES FREE DATA ON MORE THAN 800 HEALTH INDICATORS AT THE STATE, NATIONAL AND COUNTY LEVEL. DATA, COMPILED FROM A VARIETY OF PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT SOURCES, ALLOWS USERS TO MAP, RANK, TREND OR DOWNLOAD INFORMATION.- UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU. IN ADDITION TO CONDUCTING A CENSUS DECENNIALLY, THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU COLLECTS AND DISSEMINATES DATA ACROSS A VARIETY OF TOPICS. SOURCES FOR THIS INFORMATION INCLUDE THE POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS, NATIONAL HEALTH INTERVIEW SURVEY, ECONOMIC CENSUS, THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, CURRENT POPULATION SURVEY AND OTHER RELATED SURVEYS.- OTHER PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT SOURCES. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT DATA SOURCES INCLUDE THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL, WISCONSIN INSTITUTE ON POVERTY AND UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN POPULATION HEALTH INSTITUTE. TOGETHER, THESE SOURCES PROVIDE BOTH EXPERT AND BROAD PUBLIC INPUT INTO THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE REPORT FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEY ("CHW FOX VALLEY") USED DATA AND INFORMATION FROM THE FOX CITIES LIFE STUDY. CHW FOX VALLEY WORKED WITH UNITED WAY FOX CITIES, THE FOX CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION AND THE FOX CITIES OF WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP IN SPONSORING THIS REPORT. CHW FOX VALLEY'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE FOX VALLEY COMMUNITY RELIED HEAVILY ON THE LEADING INDICATORS FOR EXCELLENCE STUDY, OR LIFE STUDY. THE LIFE STUDY IS A MULTIFACETED ASSESSMENT OF LIFE IN 10 KEY AREAS IN THE FOX CITIES. IT EXAMINES WHAT "EXCELLENCE" WOULD LOOK LIKE FOR THE FOX CITIES REGION AND IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FOX CITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ARTS AND CULTURE - LEISURE- COMMUNITY - NATURAL ENVIRONMENT- HEALTH - SAFETY- HOME - SELF-SUFFICIENCY- LEARNING - WORKOF PARTICULAR USE WAS THE "HEALTHY LIFE" REPORT, A SECTION OF THE LIFE STUDY FOCUSED ON THE COMPONENTS OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, INCLUDING INDICATORS RELATED TO ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, HEALTH STATUS, MENTAL HEALTH STATUS, PREVENTION EFFORTS, QUALITY OF MEDICAL CARE AND RISKY BEHAVIORS. PRIMARY DATA FOR THE REPORT WAS COLLECTED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS. A COMMUNITY SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED OF RANDOMLY SAMPLED RESIDENTS OF THE FOX CITIES METRO AREA AND OF AREA LEADERS REPRESENTING GOVERNMENT, FAITH, BUSINESS, MEDIA, NONPROFITS AND FOUNDATIONS, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUPS WITH IMPORTANT SUBGROUPS OF THE COMMUNITY - OLDER ADULTS, YOUTH, WORKING PARENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY - WERE CONVENED TO GAUGE THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF QUALITY OF LIFE. EXPERT SECTOR PANELS WERE CONVENED AND ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED WITH PROFESSIONALS WITHIN EACH OF THE 10 SECTIONS OF THE LIFE STUDY. IN ADDITION TO THE SURVEYS, FOCUS GROUPS AND INTERVIEWS, A NUMBER OF SECONDARY DATA SOURCES WERE USED TO COMPLETE THE PICTURE. THESE SOURCES INCLUDE:- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN POPULATION HEALTH INSTITUTE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS- WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES- BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM- YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY- WISCONSIN INTERACTIVE STATISTICS ON HEALTH- U.S. CENSUS BUREAU- ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION "KIDS COUNT"- CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN PROGRAM DATA
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS WERE INTEGRAL TO THE COMPLETION OF THE MILWAUKEE-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: AURORA HEALTH CARE, COLUMBIA ST. MARY'S HEALTH SYSTEM, FROEDTERT HEALTH, WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE AND OTHER MILWAUKEE COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: DURING THE MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS, EIGHT BROAD HEALTH NEEDS WERE IDENTIFIED BY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS AND OTHER HEALTH STAKEHOLDERS:- HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND COVERAGE- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- OBESITY, NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY- CHRONIC DISEASE- INFANT MORTALITY- SEXUAL HEALTH- HEALTH LITERACY- DISPARATE IMPACT: RACE, ETHNICITY, EDUCATION AND INCOMEAFTER THESE NEEDS WERE IDENTIFIED, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CREATED A SET OF HIGH PRIORITIES MEANT TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING HEALTH NEEDS. BECAUSE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS A PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOCUS OUR ATTENTION AND RESOURCES ON AREAS WHERE WE CAN MAKE THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN. THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED AS THE HIGHEST HEALTH NEEDS OF THE PEDIATRIC COMMUNITY AND THE HIGHEST PRIORITIES FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL:PRIORITY #1: ACCESS TO MENTAL, ORAL AND PRIMARY HEALTH CAREPRIORITY #2: OBESITY AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENTPRIORITY #3: INFANT MORTALITYPRIORITY #4: SEXUAL HEALTHPRIORITY #5: COMMUNITY AND HOME SAFETYCHILDREN'S HAS ALIGNED ITS PRIORITIES TO BEST MEET EACH OF THE HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMUNITY. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO LEVERAGE ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE FOR THE CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WILL ADDRESS THE PRIORITY HEALTH ISSUES IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS THROUGH PROGRAMMING, COLLABORATION AND EDUCATION.PRIORITY #1: ACCESS TO MENTAL, ORAL AND PRIMARY HEALTH CAREMENTAL HEALTH CARECHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S COUNSELING PROGRAMS WORK WITH CHILDREN, PARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS AND IMPROVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES. TRAUMA INFORMED COUNSELING SERVICES REDUCE STRESS AND CONFLICT, IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES. OUR THERAPISTS WORK PRIMARILY WITH KIDS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT OR COMMUNITY-BASED INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE. WE'VE ALSO PROVIDED SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF MASS CASUALTY. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY.CHW'S CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE CENTER PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. STAFF INCLUDES EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY, NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY.CHW'S ADOPTION THERAPY PROGRAM IS AN OUTPATIENT COUNSELING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF PRE- AND POST-ADOPTIVE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ADOPTION THERAPIST ALSO MAY CONDUCT BONDING/ATTACHMENT ASSESSMENTS TO FACILITATE DECISION MAKING IN THE ADOPTION PROCESS. ORAL HEALTH CARE:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATES FOUR DENTAL CENTERS IN MILWAUKEE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IN 2015, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL DENTAL CENTERS HAD MORE THAN 29,000 VISITS.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION LEADS COORDINATING FOR BETTER ORAL HEALTH, AN ACTIVE WORKGROUP THAT BRINGS TOGETHER BOTH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ALL FOCUSED ON THE GOAL OF IMPROVING STUDENT'S OVERALL ORAL HEALTH. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDITION TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SCHOOL NURSES, COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATORS, AS WELL AS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CLINICAL MANAGERS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS. THESE PARTICIPANTS WORK TOGETHER TO BETTER UNDERSTAND PATIENT FAMILIES' NEEDS, BARRIERS AND IDENTIFY WAYS IN WHICH MORE FAMILIES CAN ACCESS ORAL HEALTH SERVICES.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN, PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY. ONE TARGET THAT IS CLOSELY MONITORED IS COMPLIANCE WITH GETTING CHILDREN IN FOR DENTAL EXAMS IN A TIMELY MANNER. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S SEAL-A-SMILE PROGRAM TARGETS CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WHERE MORE THAN 35 PERCENT OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FREE OR REDUCED SCHOOL LUNCHES IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE. A TOTAL OF 11,380 CHILDREN RECEIVED DENTAL SEALANTS AND 18,500 CHILDREN RECEIVED ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY AS A RESULT OF THIS PROGRAM.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S EARLIER IS BETTER PROGRAM IS AN EARLY ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT TARGETS EARLY HEAD START CHILDREN AT TWO LOCATIONS IN MILWAUKEE: BRUCE GUADALUPE AND NEXT DOOR FOUNDATION.PRIMARY CARE:THE NEED FOR ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER. BY INCREASING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, CHRONIC DISEASES LIKE ASTHMA, JUVENILE ARTHRITIS OR CROHN'S DISEASE WILL BE BETTER MANAGED AND DECREASE UTILIZATION FOR SPECIALTY CARE. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND ITS AFFILIATE, CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP, INC., WORK TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILD ACCESS TO THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE AND STRIVES TO MAKE CARE ACCESSIBLE CLOSER TO HOME. OUR PRIMARY CARE CLINICS ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN MILWAUKEE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATES 27 PRIMARY CARE CLINICS THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN, WITH 5 CLINICS IN MILWAUKEE. THREE OF THESE CLINICS, THE DOWNTOWN HEALTH CENTER, NEXT DOOR PEDIATRICS AND DENTAL CENTER, AND GOOD HOPE PEDIATRICS HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF OPERATION IN MILWAUKEE. IN 2015, THESE THREE CLINICS HAD MORE THAN 26,000 VISITS. THE TWO OTHER CLINICS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PRIMARY CARE CLINIC AT COA GOLDIN CENTER AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PRIMARY CARE CLINIC AT THE NORTHSIDE YMCA, WERE OPENED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING TO ADDRESS HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES IDENTIFIED IN HIGH NEED NEIGHBORHOODS.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATORS SERVE FAMILIES LIVING IN THREE NEIGHBORHOODS IN MILWAUKEE'S INNER CITY: AMANI, METCALFE PARK AND LINDSAY HEIGHTS. COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATORS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND LINK THEM TO ESTABLISHED RESOURCES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES THAT WORK TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE NAVIGATORS ALSO SERVE AS NEIGHBORHOOD CAPACITY BUILDERS BRINGING A COMBINATION OF AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ABOUT MORE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS. THE NAVIGATORS SERVE ABOUT 30 FAMILIES EACH MONTH IN EACH NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS MEANS MORE THAN 1,000 FAMILIES HAVE RECEIVED HELP THAT IS TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS IN NAVIGATING THROUGH HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF WISCONSIN, PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY. ONE TARGET THAT IS CLOSELY MONITORED IS COMPLIANCE WITH GETTING CHILDREN IN FOR MEDICAL EXAMS IN A TIMELY MANNER. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SUPPORTS FULL-TIME SCHOOL NURSES IN NINE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE SCHOOL NURSES ROLE INCLUDES "TRADITIONAL" SCHOOL NURSING SUPPORT FROM STUDENT DAILY CARE, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, VISION SCREENING, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH POLICIES. THE SCHOOL NURSES ACCESS AND DOCUMENT IN THE HOSPITAL'S ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD ALLOWING THEM TO BE AN ACTIVE PART OF A CHILD'S CARE DELIVERY TEAM. ESSENTIALLY, THE NURSES SERVE AS A CONDUIT BETWEEN PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE AND THE CHILD AND FAMILY.IN ADDITION, THE SCHOOL NURSE ALSO SERVES AS THE COORDINATOR OF THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL'S COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH MODEL IN EACH OF OUR SCHOOLS. AS THE COORDINATOR, THEY BRING TOGETHER EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY AND CLINICAL RESOURCES THAT WORK IN CONCERT TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, SCHOOL NURSES ARE THE ON-SITE COORDINATOR FOR PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORMS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH DENTAL CLEANING, SEALANTS AND FLUORIDE TREATMENTS AT SCHOOL. WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SCHOOL NURSES, CONSENTS AT THOSE SCHOOLS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN OTHER SITES, SO MORE CHILDREN GET THE DENTAL CARE THAT THEY NEED.PRIORITY #2: OBESITY AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENTCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS A MEMBER OF THE MILWAUKEE CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROJECT, A COALITION WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN MILWAUKEE THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLICY IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING. MEMBERS INCLUDE LEADERS AND STAFF FROM THE EIGHT UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF MILWAUKEE; COMMUNITY RESIDENTS; YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS; AND SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF NUTRITION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, PUBLIC HEALTH, MEDICINE, URBAN PLANNING AND OTHERS.KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:- HEALTHY FOODS AND BEVERAGES- LAND USE- ACTIVE LIVING- CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SCHOOL NURSES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATORS WORK WITH NINE SCHOOLS WITHIN MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ACTIVELY IMPLEMENT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL'S COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH MODEL. TO DATE, IMPLEMENTATION HAS INCLUDED A SCHOOL ASSESSMENT AND D
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: PRIORITY AREASAS A PART OF THE LIFE STUDY PROCESS, INTERVIEWS, SURVEYS AND PANELS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, EXPERTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WERE CONDUCTED TO PAINT A FULL PICTURE OF THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. A BROAD LIST OF ISSUES RANGING FROM HOUSING TO EDUCATION WERE IDENTIFIED. AS A PART OF THIS PROCESS, STAKEHOLDERS WERE ASKED TO DEFINE "EXCELLENCE" IN THE COMMUNITY ACROSS ISSUES. HEALTH "EXCELLENCE," AS DEFINED BY THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE FOX CITIES MEANS THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS PRACTICE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND:- EAT A BALANCED DIET- EXERCISE ROUTINELY- ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT GOOD MENTAL HEALTH- DO NOT ABUSE SUBSTANCES THAT ARE HARMFUL- HAVE ROUTINE HEALTH SCREENINGS SUCH AS BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS- IN THE EVENT OF AN ILLNESS, GET TREATMENT EARLY BY WELL-PREPARED HEALTH PROVIDERSCOMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, SUCH AS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, MUST DO THEIR BEST TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE HEALTH "EXCELLENCE." BECAUSE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS A PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOCUS OUR ATTENTION AND RESOURCES TO AREAS WHERE WE CAN MAKE THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. WE CONVENED SEVERAL MEETINGS OF CROSS-SECTOR STAFF MEMBERS TO PRIORITIZE THE FINDINGS FROM THE LIFE STUDY AND TO SELECT THE HIGHEST HEALTH PRIORITIES FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. DURING THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS, A NUMBER OF NEEDS WERE IDENTIFIED BY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS AND OTHER HEALTH STAKEHOLDERS. THE WORK OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOX VALLEY DIRECTLY ADDRESSES MANY OF THE TOP NEEDS IDENTIFIED, INCLUDING ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE, HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH, LIFESTYLE AND HEALTH, AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN. WHILE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES SERVICES IN MANY OF THE AREAS IDENTIFIED AS HIGH-NEED, THERE ARE SOME ISSUES THAT WOULD BE BETTER ADDRESSED BY OTHER INSTITUTIONS, EITHER BECAUSE THEY ARE SPECIFIC TO AN ADULT POPULATION OR NOT HEALTH CARE SPECIFIC. THESE NEEDS INCLUDE: AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CARE FOR ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY, INVESTMENT IN ENVIRONMENT, NEED FOR BETTER PAYING JOBS, PERSONAL SAFETY OF ADULTS, AND ADULT SELF-SUFFICIENCY CHALLENGES. AFTER THE REVIEW PROCESS, THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE ESTABLISHED AS THE HIGHEST PRIORITIES FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL:PRIORITY #1: ACCESS TO MENTAL, ORAL AND PRIMARY HEALTH CAREPRIORITY #2: HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF ALL YOUTHPRIORITY #3: LIFESTYLE AND HEALTHPRIORITY #4: SUPPORT FOR CHILDRENCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES THE SCOPE AND MAGNITUDE OF THESE ISSUES REQUIRE "ALL HANDS ON DECK." NO SINGLE ORGANIZATION HAS THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ADDRESS EVERY ISSUE IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO LEVERAGE ALL RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S CHILDREN. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WILL ADDRESS THE PRIORITY HEALTH ISSUES IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS THROUGH PROGRAMMING, COLLABORATION AND EDUCATION.THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION ON THE WORK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS UNDERTAKING IN THE PRIORITY AREAS.PRIORITY #1ACCESS TO MENTAL, ORAL AND PRIMARY HEALTHCARECHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATED THE FOX VALLEY CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH CENTER UNTIL OCTOBER 2012 WHEN CATALPA HEALTH WAS FORMED AS A NEW JOINT VENTURE AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM AND THEDACARE. CATALPA HEALTH IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER OF OUTPATIENT PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AGES 2-19 IN THE FOX VALLEY. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES FUNDRAISING SERVICES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CATALPA AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH CATALPA TO ASSURE THAT AGE-APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH CARE IS AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE OPENING IN 2012, CATALPA HEALTH HAS HAD MORE THAN 112,000 PATIENT VISITS AND HAS REDUCED FOX VALLEY'S WAIT TIME FROM 54 DAYS TO 5 DAYS FOR MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND INITIAL ASSESSMENTS.THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS (NERC) PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO PARENTS AND PROVIDERS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. THE NERC TEAM PARTICIPATES IN ON-GOING TRAINING AND SERVES ON SEVERAL COMMITTEES THAT ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE FOX VALLEY REGION. STAFF FROM THE NERC WORKS WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN WISCONSIN TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY TRAINING TO GUARDIANS AND PROVIDERS THROUGH THE COURSE MENTAL ILLNESS IN CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS. COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION INCLUDES: THE FOX VALLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION, MENTAL HEALTH SHARE SHOP AND THE N.E.W. MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTION.THE FOX VALLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION, WHICH INCLUDES MEMBERS FROM CALUMET, OUTAGAMIE AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES, FOCUSES ON ADDRESSING OVERALL SERVICE GAPS FOR CHILDREN IN THOSE AREAS. NERC SERVES ALL THREE OF THESE COUNTIES. OTHER MEMBERS CONSIST OF LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS (THREE FROM COUNTIES AND TWO FROM CITIES), EARLY INTERVENTION, CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, LIBRARY SYSTEMS, UNITED WAY, ONEIDA TRIBE, COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. NERC SERVES AS A MEMBER ON THE MAIN COMMITTEE, AND NERC STAFF HAVE SERVED AS COMMITTEE CHAIRS.THE MENTAL HEALTH SHARE SHOP IS A PROGRAM OF THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY THINK PROJECT, A GROUP DEDICATED TO IDENTIFYING AND SOLVING ACCESS ISSUES TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE. THE WORK CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON "NO WRONG DOOR" TO ENSURE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE RECEIVED IN A TIMELY MANNER REGARDLESS OF WHERE A CONSUMER ACCESSES THE SYSTEM. THE COMMITTEE IS ALSO WORKING ON AN ANTI-STIGMA CAMPAIGN IN WHICH MEDIA AND MESSAGING IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY.THE MISSION OF N.E.W. MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTION (NEWMHC) IS TO CONNECT COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE NEWMHC HAS SEVERAL COMMITTEES WORKING TO INCREASE ACCESS AND NAVIGATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE FOX CITIES FOR CONSUMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.THE WISCONSIN STATEWIDE MEDICAL HOME INITIATIVE (WISMHI) IS FUNDED BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS PROGRAM THROUGH THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHTITLE V SERVICES BLOCK GRANT. THE PURPOSE OF WISMHI IS TO PROMOTE THE CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL HOME FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS, FAMILIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN. THE MEDICAL HOME CONCEPT IS A TEAM-BASED APPROACH TO HEALTH CARE. THE TEAM IS LED BY A PHYSICIAN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR NURSE PRACTITIONER WHO PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AND CONSISTENT MEDICAL CARE TO PATIENTS WITH THE GOAL OF OBTAINING THE BEST HEALTH OUTCOMES. TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT MEDICAL HOME IMPLEMENTATION WITH A FOCUS IN THE AREAS OF EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE AND COORDINATION OF CARE AND SERVICES, INCLUDING THOSE FOR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS.PRIORITY #2HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF ALL YOUTHCHW-FOX VALLEY PARTICIPATES IN THE WEIGHT OF THE FOX VALLEY SUMMIT TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF OBESITY. THOSE INVITED TO THIS SUMMIT INCLUDE COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, MEDICAL CLINICS, DENTAL CLINICS, HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INSURANCE PROVIDERS, RESTAURANTS, GROCERY STORIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.THE GOALS OF THE SUMMIT ARE TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE CAUSES, IMPACT AND COMPLEXITY OF OBESITY IN THE FOX VALLEY, BUILD AND ENHANCE CAPACITY TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE OF OBESITY BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER, AND DEFINE INITIAL STEPS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF OBESITY IN THE FOX VALLEY.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATES THE TREATMENT FOSTER CARE (TFC) PROGRAM STATEWIDE. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO RECRUIT, SCREEN, LICENSE AND TRAIN FOSTER PARENTS TO PROVIDE HOME-BASED CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, PHYSICAL OR MEDICAL NEEDS. CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF ALL AGES ARE REFERRED TO TFC, ALTHOUGH MOST CHILDREN ARE 10 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. MANY OF THE CHILDREN HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PLACEMENTS, ARE LEAVING THEIR CURRENT PLACEMENT, OR ARE AT RISK OF ENTERING A MORE RESTRICTIVE SETTING SUCH AS A GROUP HOME OR INSTITUTION.IN 2015, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HAD 12 LICENSED TREATMENT FOSTER CARE HOMES IN THE FOX VALLEY REGION AND HAD 9 PLACEMENTS.PRIORITY #3LIFESTYLE AND HEALTHCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES ON THEDACARE'S COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTION TEAM (CHAT), A DIVERSE GROUP OF 25 LEADERS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY - INCLUDING EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND NONPROFITS AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS - THAT COMES TOGETHER TO UNDERSTAND LOCAL HEALTH ISSUES. CHAT BRINGS TOGETHER DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE TO STUDY PROBLEMS FIRSTHAND THROUGH "PLUNGES," WHICH ARE DAYLONG EVENTS THAT GATHER PEOPLE MOST AFFECTED BY OR INVOLVED IN SOLVING AN ISSUE. WHETHER ATTEMPTING
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 16I: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FAP VIA ITS WEBSITE, BILLING INVOICES, AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT FAMILIES ARE GIVEN A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY UPON ADMISSION TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THE FULL WRITTEN POLICY IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY IS AVAILABLE IN WAITING AREAS.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 16I: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FAP VIA ITS WEBSITE, BILLING INVOICES, AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE FAP IN THE PATIENT HANDBOOK UPON ADMISSION. THE FULL WRITTEN POLICY IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY IS AVAILABLE IN WAITING AREAS.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FAP VIA ITS WEBSITE, BILLING INVOICES, AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT FAMILIES ARE GIVEN A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY UPON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL. PRIOR TO REFERRING AN ACCOUNT TO A COLLECTION AGENCY OR UNDERTAKING ANY EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WILL MAKE EFFORTS TO COLLECT AMOUNTS DUE, INCLUDING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FAP. AT LEAST 3 BILLING STATEMENTS ARE SENT OVER A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAKES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FACE-TO-FACE DIALOGUE, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION VIA TELEPHONE, E-MAIL AND OTHER MEANS, AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING ALTERNATIVES FOR OBTAINING FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE, AS WELL AS THE BILLING AND COLLECTION PROCESS GENERALLY. THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS IS SUPPORTED BY INTERPRETER SERVICES AS NEEDED.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FAP VIA ITS WEBSITE, BILLING INVOICES, AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT FAMILIES ARE GIVEN A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY UPON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL. PRIOR TO REFERRING AN ACCOUNT TO A COLLECTION AGENCY OR UNDERTAKING ANY EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WILL MAKE EFFORTS TO COLLECT AMOUNTS DUE, INCLUDING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FAP. AT LEAST 3 BILLING STATEMENTS ARE SENT OVER A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAKES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FACE-TO-FACE DIALOGUE, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION VIA TELEPHONE, E-MAIL AND OTHER MEANS, AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING ALTERNATIVES FOR OBTAINING FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE, AS WELL AS THE BILLING AND COLLECTION PROCESS GENERALLY. THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS IS SUPPORTED BY INTERPRETER SERVICES AS NEEDED.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CHARGES PATIENTS IS DETERMINED BY APPLYING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNTS TO GROSS CHARGES, BUT IN NO EVENT WILL THE AMOUNT BILLED TO A FAMILY QUALIFIED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE EXCEED THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED (AGB) TO INSURED PATIENTS. THE AGB IS CALCULATED ANNUALLY BASED ON THE LOOK-BACK METHOD AS PRESCRIBED UNDER THE IRS'S REGULATIONS AND IS BASED ON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S OVERALL MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND COMMERCIAL REIMBURSEMENT RATE.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CHARGES PATIENTS IS DETERMINED BY APPLYING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNTS TO GROSS CHARGES, BUT IN NO EVENT WILL THE AMOUNT BILLED TO A FAMILY QUALIFIED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE EXCEED THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED (AGB) TO INSURED PATIENTS. THE AGB IS CALCULATED ANNUALLY BASED ON THE LOOK-BACK METHOD AS PRESCRIBED UNDER THE IRS REGULATIONS AND IS BASED ON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S OVERALL MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND COMMERCIAL REIMBURSEMENT RATE.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:PRIORITY #3: INFANT MORTALITYCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN, INC., OFFERS A HEALTHY MOM HEALTHY BABY PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CARE COORDINATION SERVICES TO PREGNANT MEMBERS OF CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN. AN OUTREACH ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EVERY PREGNANT WOMAN, AND PRENATAL CARE COORDINATION IS OFFERED IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY. AS A PART OF THE PROGRAM, INCENTIVES ARE USED TO KEEP MEMBERS ENGAGED IN THEIR MEDICAL CARE. MEMBERS ARE FOLLOWED IN THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD. OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE BREASTFEEDING, SMOKING CESSATION, SAFE HOME ENVIRONMENT AND SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES FOR BABY, COUNSELING FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE AND CREATING ACCESS FOR DENTAL CARE. THE HEALTHY MOM HEALTHY BABY PROGRAM HAS AN INCREASED FOCUS ON THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN PREGNANCIES FOR WOMEN TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO WOMEN ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PREGNANCY SPACING, KEEPING CURRENT WITH MEDICAL AND DENTAL CHECKUPS, HEALTHY EATING AND GETTING REGULAR EXERCISE.THE MEDICAL HOME PILOT IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO DETERMINE IF PREGNANT WOMEN ENROLLED IN THE PILOT WILL HAVE IMPROVED BIRTH OUTCOMES. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RECRUITED SEVERAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEDICAL HOME PILOT:- COLUMBIA/ST. MARY'S FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC- LIFE TIME OB/GYN- ST. JOSEPH'S FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC- WAUKESHA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC- SIXTEENTH STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER- ST. JOSEPH'S OUTPATIENT CENTER- FROEDTERT EAST OB RESIDENCY CLINIC- AURORA MIDWIFERY CLINIC- PROGRESSIVE- MILWAUKEE HEALTH SERVICES- MARQUETTE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTERREFERRALS TO THE MEDICAL HOME PILOT PROGRAM ARE MADE BY THE "MEDICAL HOME" SITE OR FROM CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN.CARE COORDINATORS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AS LIAISONS TO EACH MEDICAL HOME SITE. LIAISONS ARE SOCIAL WORKERS OR NURSES THAT ASSIST THE STAFF AT THE MEDICAL HOME SITES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBERS AND THE MEDICAL HOME SITE. THE CARE COORDINATORS CAN ALSO PROVIDE PRENATAL CARE COORDINATION SERVICES TO THE MEMBERS IF THE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE MEDICAL HOME SITE. THE PROGRAM HAS ACHIEVED AN 83% RATE OF FULL TERM BIRTHS WITH 94% SUCCESS IN ENROLLING THE FAMILY IN THE WIC PROGRAM AND 96% IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE.PRIORITY #4: SEXUAL HEALTHCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND RESOURCES SPECIALIZE IN PROVIDING FREE QUALITY PREGNANCY COUNSELING FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS UP TO 24 YEARS OF AGE. THE PROGRAM EXTENDS TO PARTNERS, PARENTS, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCURATE AND AGE-APPROPRIATE EDUCATION ON TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND PROMOTES HONEST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATES THE HEALTHY KIDS, HEALTHY CHOICES PROGRAM TO EDUCATE YOUTH IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE AND FOSTER AND CHILD WELFARE STAFF ABOUT TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO INCREASE THE CHOICES AVAILABLE TO TEENS AND HELPS THEM RECOGNIZE THE BENEFITS OF MAKING CHOICES THAT ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEAD TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES. YOUTH, AGES 11 TO 18, ARE PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION INCLUDING INFORMATION ON SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS, CONTRACEPTION AND HIV PREVENTION. ADDITIONALLY, CAREGIVERS, CASEWORKERS, CHILD WELFARE STAFF AND FOSTER PARENTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM THAT ASSIST THEM WITH ADDRESSING SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH WITH YOUTH IN THEIR CARE.PRIORITY #5: COMMUNITY AND HOME SAFETYCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S CHILD PROTECTION CENTER PROVIDES ASSESSMENTS TO CHILDREN WHO MAY HAVE BEEN HARMED. THE GOAL OF THE CENTER IS TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ABUSE AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO HELP THEM HEAL. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CASE REVIEWS, EXPERT COURT TESTIMONY AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS, THE CHILD PROTECTION CENTER PROVIDES CHILD ABUSE ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING A COMPLETE MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND AN INTERVIEW WITH A SOCIAL WORKER SPECIALLY TRAINED TO WORK WITH TRAUMATIZED KIDS. ALL WORK IS CAREFULLY DOCUMENTED ON VIDEOTAPE OR DVD TO MEET JUDICIAL STANDARDS. FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT, CENTER STAFF MEMBERS REFER SUSPECTED VICTIMS OF ABUSE TO COUNSELORS, MEDICAL DOCTORS AND PSYCHIATRIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS WHO CAN HELP THEM RECOVER. THE CENTER PROVIDES ONGOING TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, PHYSICIANS, NURSE AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN THE MILWAUKEE AREA, AND FACILITATES THE SHARING OF RESEARCH IN INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES.THE GOAL OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S ACT NOW! PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE BULLYING IN SCHOOLS THROUGH PREVENTION EDUCATION FOCUSED ON THE BYSTANDER, INCLUDING STUDENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. THE ANTICIPATED IMPACT OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES LONG-TERM REDUCTION IN BULLYING AND VIOLENCE; MORE TIME SPENT ON LEARNING, RESULTING IN INCREASED ACHIEVEMENT; IMPROVED STUDENT ATTENDANCE; AND AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN BULLYING PREVENTION. AFTER PARTICIPATING IN ACT NOW!, ONE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL HAD A 57.2 PERCENT REDUCTION IN STUDENTS WHO REPORTED BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT AND A 31.4 PERCENT REDUCTION IN STUDENTS WHO REPORTED BEING BULLIED. DURING THE 2015-16 SCHOOL, ACT NOW! REACHED OVER 45,000 STUDENTS IN MILWAUKEE.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S VISITATION CENTER IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENSURE SAFE CONTACT BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN AND TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR SEPARATED OR DIVORCED PARENTS. THE CENTER IS DESIGNED FOR PARENTS WHO NEED A NEUTRAL, COMFORTABLE PLACE TO VISIT OR TRANSFER THEIR CHILDREN, WITH THE GOAL OF ELIMINATING OR REDUCING TRAUMA AND HARM TO THE CHILDREN. A COMPLETE PHYSICAL IS PROVIDED FOR ALL CHILDREN ENTERING A FOSTER-CARE ENVIRONMENT IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY. FOSTER CARE HEALTH SCREENING AIMS TO DOCUMENT RECENT SIGNS OF ABUSE/NEGLECT, ENSURE CHILDREN RECEIVE QUALITY, CONSISTENT AND TIMELY HEALTH EVALUATIONS, ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT CHILDREN RECEIVING ONGOING QUALITY HEALTH CARE, AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.PROJECT UJIMA WORKS TO STOP THE CYCLE OF VIOLENT CRIMES BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF REPEAT VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE THROUGH INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES. THE PROJECT PROVIDES FOR HOSPITAL-BASED AND HOME-BASED SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE. COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, INCLUDING MENTORING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY AND YOUTH SUPPORT GROUPS, GANG INTERVENTIONS, JOB PREPAREDNESS AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS LEGAL, EDUCATION AND HOUSING ISSUES ARE ALSO OFFERED. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ABOUT YOUTH VIOLENCE, INCLUDING SEMINARS ON YOUTH VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES, FORUMS AND DEBRIEFING.SAFE KIDS WISCONSIN, LED BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, IS A MEMBER OF SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE, A GLOBAL NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL INJURY. SAFE KIDS WISCONSIN IS ONE OF MORE THAN 300 GRASS-ROOTS COALITIONS IN THE U.S., INCLUDING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO, THAT BRING TOGETHER HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPERTS, EDUCATORS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENTS AND VOLUNTEERS TO EDUCATE AND PROTECT FAMILIES. SAFE KIDS WISCONSIN AND ITS COALITIONS PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING: CAR SEAT RECYCLE DAY, CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY AND SAFETY IN AND AROUND CARS (SAFE KIDS BUCKLE UP), FIRE AND CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY (DELIVERING FIRE PREVENTION), PEDESTRIAN SAFETY (SAFE KIDS WALK THIS WAY), SAFE KIDS DAY, SAFE INFANT SLEEP (CRIBS FOR KIDS), WATER SAFETY EDUCATION, AND WHEELED SPORTS SAFETY.
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PART I, LINE 3C:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. ("CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL") USES THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AT BOTH OF ITS HOSPITAL SITES. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT PATIENTS RECEIVE ALL MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE. IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT OBJECTIVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAINTAINS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY ("FAP"), PURSUANT TO WHICH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES DISCOUNTED OR FREE CARE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED OR OTHERWISE UNABLE TO PAY ALL OR A PORTION OF THEIR BILLED CHARGES. THE POLICY GENERALLY PROVIDES THAT ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED BASED ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE, AND SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATES CRITERIA SET FORTH UNDER THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
PART I, LINE 6A:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("CHHS"), THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PREPARES A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT ON BEHALF OF BOTH OF THE HOSPITALS AND ITS AFFILIATES. THE REPORT IS FILED WITH THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST.
PART I, LINE 7:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL USED A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO, DERIVED FROM WORKSHEET 2, RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST-TO-CHARGES, TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN LINES 7A AND 7B FOR CHARITY CARE AT COST AND UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID. FOR LINES 7E, 7F, 7G, 7H, AND 7I, THE HOSPITAL USED COSTS FROM ITS ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. FOR LINE 7G, THE COSTS FROM THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM WERE ADJUSTED FOR MEDICAID, MEDICARE, AND CHARITY CARE PATIENTS, AS THE COST RELATED TO THESE PATIENTS WAS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN LINES 7A AND 7B. THE WISCONSIN MEDICAID PROGRAM PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR THE VAST MAJORITY OF CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE MEDICAL CARE BUT ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES WORK EXTENSIVELY WITH PATIENTS' FAMILIES TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE AVAILABILITY OF STATE AID AND TO ASSIST THEM IN ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THE PATIENT WITH THE GREATEST BENEFIT. FOR THAT REASON, THE AMOUNT OF CHARITY CARE RENDERED BY THE HOSPITAL IS CONSIDERABLY SMALLER THAN LEVELS EXPERIENCED BY COMMUNITY HOSPITALS OR OTHER FACILITIES SERVING THE ADULT POPULATION.
PART I, LINE 7G:IN MILWAUKEE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INCLUDED AS SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES ON PART I, LINE 7G $2,361,405 PAID TO CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP, INC. ("CMG"), WHICH IS A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND AN AFFILIATE OF THE HOSPITAL THAT PROVIDES PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN. THE PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO SUBSIDIZE THE NEXT DOOR PEDIATRIC CLINIC AND OTHER CMG CLINICS WITHIN MILWAUKEE COUNTY THAT PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE PRIMARILY TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE WISCONSIN MEDICAID PROGRAM OR WHO ARE UNINSURED.IN THE FOX VALLEY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INCLUDED $246,550 PAID TO CATALPA TO SUBSIDIZE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. CATALPA IS A NON-PROFIT MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER THE HOSPITAL OWNS JOINTLY WITH TWO AREA ADULT HOSPITAL SYSTEMS.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS FOR CHILDREN, SUCH AS POVERTY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THESE COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE STAFF PARTICIPATION ON COMMUNITY BOARDS, COALITIONS AND/OR COMMITTEES THAT ASSIST IN IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES SUPPORT TO MANY PROGRAMS THAT HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS KEEP THEIR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HEALTHY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE CHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN, THE SOUTHEAST AND NORTHEAST REGIONAL CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, THE DANIEL M. SOREF FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, AND A FREE GUARDIANSHIP CLINIC. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ITS PARENT, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM ("CHHS"), TO SUPPORT THE SAFE KIDS WISCONSIN COALITION AND SAFE KIDS SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN COALITION.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL STAFFS THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN, A STATEWIDE COALITION THAT WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WISCONSIN CHILDREN AND REDUCE DISPARITIES IN AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THE ALLIANCE IS GUIDED BY A STATEWIDE 28-MEMBER ADVISORY BOARD AND PARTNERS WITH HUNDREDS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILD HEALTH CONCERNS, MOBILIZE LEADERS, IMPACT PUBLIC HEALTH, AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS PROVEN TO WORK. THE ALLIANCE IS PARTIALLY FUNDED THROUGH A WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH GRANT, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING. THE ALLIANCE IS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THROUGH STAFF AND OTHER RESOURCES TO CARRY ON THE ALLIANCE'S PROGRAMS. THE ALLIANCE'S KEY INITIATIVES ARE: ASTHMA, GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT, INJURY PREVENTION AND CHILD DEATH REVIEW, LEAD POISONING, ORAL HEALTH COALITION, AND REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM. THE ALLIANCE LEADS AND MANAGES THE INFANT DEATH CENTER, REACH OUT AND READ WISCONSIN COALITION, WISCONSIN ASTHMA COALITION, AND THE WISCONSIN ORAL HEALTH COALITION. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ALSO SUPPORTS THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. IT IS 1 OF 5 REGIONAL CENTERS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND THE PROVIDERS WHO CARE FOR THEM. IT IS FUNDED THROUGH A TITLE 5 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BLOCK GRANT, EXPENDITURES INCURRED BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO MATCH THE BLOCK GRANT INCLUDING STAFF AND OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES, AND CHARITABLE DONATIONS. FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS CAN CALL THE CENTER FOR INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING RELATED TO COMMUNITY AND STATE SERVICES, HEALTH BENEFITS ASSISTANCE, TRANSITION PLANNING, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. EACH YEAR THE STAFF OFFERS TRAINING SUCH AS "CARE IN THE COMMUNITY AND OTHER SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON YOUTH TRANSITIONS. STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATE IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PARTNER WITH AREA PEDIATRICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO INCORPORATE EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND SCREENING METHODS INTO THEIR PRACTICES. IN 2015, STAFF SHARED THEIR EXPERTISE, LEADERSHIP AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH MORE THAN 18 COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES, WHICH INCLUDE SOUTHEAST REGION AUTISM CORE TEAM, MILWAUKEE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, PATIENT AT RISK, WISCONSIN CHILDREN'S LONG-TERM CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND MANY MORE. THE CENTER SERVES EIGHT COUNTIES. IN THE FOX VALLEY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ALSO SUPPORTS THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, WHICH PROVIDES SIMILAR SERVICES TO THE SOUTHEAST CENTER DESCRIBED ABOVE WITH A FOCUS ON COUNTIES IN WISCONSIN'S FOX VALLEY. ADDITIONALLY, ONE OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED IN THE FOX VALLEY WAS ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THEREFORE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ALONG WITH AFFINITY HEALTH SYSTEM AND THEDACARE, CREATED AN ORGANIZATION CALLED CATALPA HEALTH TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE FOX VALLEY. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S PARENT ORGANIZATION, CHHS, ALSO PERFORMS COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY, WHICH ARE FURTHER DISCUSSED IN SCHEDULE H PART VI, LINE 6.
PART III, LINE 2:THE AMOUNT REPORTED IN PART III, SECTION A, LINE 2 IS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED AS A REDUCTION OF PATIENT REVENUE, AND IS THE SUM OF ALL OF THE UNCOLLECTED PATIENT ACCOUNT BALANCES SENT TO THIRD PARTY COLLECTIONS, REDUCED BY ACTUAL RECOVERIES, REDUCED BY ANY ACCOUNTS RETURNED TO THE HOSPITAL BY THE THIRD PARTY COLLECTION AGENCY, AND INCREASED BY AN ESTIMATE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS WHEN APPLICABLE. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT INCLUDE DISCOUNTS PROVIDED UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S FAP, INCLUDING DISCOUNTS PROVIDED TO SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS, WHICH ARE ALSO REPORTED AS A REDUCTION OF PATIENT REVENUE.
PART III, LINE 4:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE A FOOTNOTE DESCRIBING BAD DEBT EXPENSE. SEE PAGES 26-27 OF THE ATTACHED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART III, LINE 8:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL USED ITS FILED MEDICARE COST REPORT TO OBTAIN THE MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COST REPORTED ON PART III, SECTION B. AS A CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE HOSPITAL HAS A SMALL POPULATION OF MEDICARE PATIENTS AND IS NORMALLY PAID LESS THAN COST DUE TO THE REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY USED BY MEDICARE. THE MEDICARE SURPLUS IN 2015 RESULTED FROM TIMING OF YEAR END REPORTING VERSUS THE FILING OF THE 2015 COST REPORT. PAYMENTS RECEIVED IN 2015 WERE BASED ON AN INTERIM RATE WHICH WAS HIGHER THAN ACTUAL COST DUE TO LOW VOLUMES. THE SURPLUS WAS PAID BACK IN 2016 WHEN THE COST REPORT WAS FILED.
PART III, LINE 9B:AT ALL LOCATIONS UNDER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL UNDERTAKES EXTENSIVE MEASURES TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE FAMILIES OF PATIENTS WITH SELF-PAY BALANCES. IN MANY CASES, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND FAMILIES WORK TOGETHER TO OBTAIN COVERAGE THROUGH THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM. IN CASES WHERE MEDICAID COVERAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SEEKS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION NECESSARY TO DETERMINE THE PATIENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FAP. ONCE A PATIENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE HAS BEEN DETERMINED, THE BALANCE ON THE PATIENT'S ACCOUNT IS ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY. IN ADDITION, HOSPITAL PERSONNEL WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO DETERMINE THEIR ABILITY TO PAY THE ADJUSTED BALANCES; SUCH EFFORTS OFTEN RESULT IN PAYMENT PLANS INTENDED TO PERMIT THE GRADUAL PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE WITHOUT IMPOSING UNDUE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ON FAMILIES ALREADY DEALING WITH THE CHALLENGES OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH ISSUES. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE REMAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE PATIENTS' ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO THE INACCESSIBILITY OF THE FAMILY, OR THE FAMILY'S INABILITY OR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. IN SUCH CASES, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOLLOWS AN ESTABLISHED MULTI-STEP PROCESS IN AN EFFORT TO REACH THE FAMILY AND PROVIDE THEM WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE PROGRAM. ACCOUNTS ARE SENT TO COLLECTIONS ONLY AFTER ALL ESTABLISHED STEPS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN WITHOUT SUCCESS.
PART VI, LINE 2:IN MILWAUKEE AND THE FOX VALLEY, THE HOSPITALS, IN COLLABORATION WITH A TEAM OF OTHER HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES, LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, HAS DEVELOPED A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY TO ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, CHW-MILWAUKEE CONDUCTED COMMUNITY CAFES, WHICH WERE LISTENING SESSIONS. AT THE COMMUNITY CAFES, RESIDENTS WERE ASKED OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS AND ENGAGED IN TABLE CONVERSATIONS PROVIDING INPUT ON WHAT CONCERNS AND NEEDS EXIST WITHIN CERTAIN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS. RESIDENTS IDENTIFIED THEMSELVES OR THEIR NEIGHBORS TO SERVE ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEES THAT THEY LEAD AND INVITE PARTNERS TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AND ACTION AROUND PRIORITIES. RESIDENT FEEDBACK MADE CLEAR THAT PRIMARY CARE WAS NEEDED FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN THESE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THESE COMMUNITY CAFES PROVIDED CHW-MILWAUKEE WITH A GOOD FOUNDATION TO INITIATE A MORE DETAILED LOOK AT THE HEALTH OF THE BROADER MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, CHW-MILWAUKEE USED SECONDARY DATA SUCH AS THE WISCONSIN FAMILY HEALTH SURVEY, COUNTY HEALTH RANKING REPORT AND THE WISCONSIN HEALTHIEST PEOPLE 2020 TO ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
PART VI, LINE 3:AS INDICATED ABOVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WORKS CLOSELY WITH PATIENTS' FAMILIES TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND AND ENROLL IN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, FEDERAL PROGRAMS. WHEN SUCH PROGRAMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, HOWEVER, PATIENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE UNDER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PUBLICIZED THROUGH VARIOUS MEASURES, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE AND WRITTEN BROCHURES OR OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS' FAMILIES. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY IS AVAILABLE IN WAITING AREAS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EDUCATION, HOWEVER, OCCURS IN DIRECT DIALOGUE BETWEEN PATIENT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S TRAINED FINANCIAL SERVICES COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAKES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FACE-TO-FACE DIALOGUE, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION VIA TELEPHONE, E-MAIL AND OTHER MEANS, AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING ALTERNATIVES FOR OBTAINING FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE, AS WELL AS THE BILLING AND COLLECTION PROCESS GENERALLY. THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS IS SUPPORTED BY INTERPRETER SERVICES AS NEEDED.
PART VI, LINE 4:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES CARE TO CHILDREN FROM URBAN, RURAL, AND SUBURBAN AREAS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, ETHNICITY, INCOME, DISABILITY, OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AT BOTH OF ITS HOSPITAL SITES. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES ACUTE LEVEL SERVICES, AS WELL AS EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CARE PRIMARILY TO CHILDREN FROM SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN, BUT TREATS PATIENTS FROM THE ENTIRE STATE OF WISCONSIN, THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN, NORTHERN ILLINOIS, AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. APPROXIMATELY HALF OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S PATIENTS ARE MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES, AND IN 2015 APPROXIMATELY HALF OF GROSS CHARGES WERE FROM PATIENTS ENROLLED IN MEDICAID.
PART VI, LINE 5:THE HOSPITAL PROMOTES THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN LOCATED THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA. THE HOSPITAL OPERATES AN EMERGENCY ROOM OPEN TO ALL PERSONS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE ABILITY TO PAY. THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY. THE HOSPITAL MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF AT BOTH HOSPITAL SITES, WITH MEMBERSHIP AND PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AS SET FORTH IN THE MEDICAL STAFF BYLAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. THE HOSPITAL USES ANY SURPLUS FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND OR IMPROVE ITS FACILITIES, AND ADVANCE ITS MEDICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS. IN THESE AND OTHER RESPECTS, THE HOSPITAL IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED IN A MANNER THAT PROMOTES THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND THEREFORE FULFILLS CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). THE HOSPITAL OFFERS SPECIALTY CLINICS THAT ARE COMFORTABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO FAMILIES. IN MILWAUKEE, THE HOSPITAL OFFERS CLINICS IN THE CENTRAL, DOWNTOWN AND SOUTHWEST PART OF THE CITY. FAMILIES MAY ALSO ACCESS SERVICES IN THE FOX VALLEY, GREEN BAY AND KENOSHA AREAS. IN RESPONSE TO FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY GAINED THROUGH LISTENING SESSIONS, THE HOSPITAL, THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE, CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP, OFFERS TWO ADDITIONAL CLINICS IN AREAS OF THE CENTRAL CITY PREVIOUSLY LACKING PRIMARY CARE THAT NOW SERVE CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.THE HOSPITAL FUNDS SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS IN NINE (WITH A 10TH STARTING IN 2017) MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. THESE CENTERS PROVIDE PREVENTIVE CARE, PHYSICALS, IMMUNIZATIONS AND TREATMENT FOR ILLNESSES TO AREAS THAT PREVIOUSLY DID NOT HAVE PEDIATRIC PRACTICES AVAILABLE TO ATTEND TO THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. IN 2015, THERE WERE 21,282 SCHOOL-BASED NURSE ENCOUNTERS, WHICH INCLUDED 883 VISION SCREENINGS.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OFFERS MANY OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. WE HAVE PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS, PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS WHO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR A VARIETY OF DISORDERS. OUR COUNSELORS WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ADDRESS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN'S EDUCATION ARM, COMMUNITY HEALTH, EDUCATES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REGARDING A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES IMPACTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN. RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND CAREGIVERS TO HELP KEEP WISCONSIN'S CHILDREN HEALTHY AND SAFE. ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE A RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS TO USE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS TO DELIVER AN OUTCOMES-BASED HEALTH CURRICULUM TO STUDENTS IN GRADE K5-8. COMMUNITY HEALTH'S INJURY PREVENTION TEAM OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING BIKE HELMET FITTINGS AND CAR SEAT CHECKS. THEY ALSO DELIVER IMPORTANT FIRE PROTECTION AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY EDUCATION THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN. IN 2015, COMMUNITY HEALTH CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH KOHL'S CORPORATION ON A WEBSITE/MOBILE APP/TOUR RELATED TO INJURY PREVENTION IN THE HOME CALLED KOHL'S CARES GROW SAFE AND HEALTHY PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE WISCONSIN KIDS AND FAMILIES AWARE OF SAFETY RISKS IN AND OUT OF THEIR HOMES, AND THE NECESSARY STEPS TO HELP AVOID INJURY. THE HOSPITAL'S CAR SEAT CLINIC IS COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE HOSPITAL, ITS INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM, SAFE KIDS WISCONSIN COALITION AND SAFE KIDS SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN COALITION. IT OFFERS CAR SEAT CLINICS IN TWO LOCATIONS NEAR THE MILWAUKEE HOSPITAL CAMPUS AND DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE. TRAINED CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIANS MAKE CERTAIN THAT INFANT AND TODDLER CAR SEATS AND BOOSTER SEATS ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE AGE AND SIZE OF THE CHILDREN USING THEM. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES LOW-COST OR FREE CAR OR BOOSTER SEATS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.THE WISCONSIN POISON CENTER, WHICH IS STAFFED BY REGISTERED NURSES SUPPORTED BY M.D. TOXICOLOGISTS 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR, PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND AUTHORITATIVE PHONE CONSULTATION IN CASES OF ACCIDENTAL OR INTENTIONAL POISONING IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN FOR PATIENTS AND HOSPITALS ACROSS WISCONSIN. THE CENTER ALSO HAS A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ALERTING PEOPLE TO SPECIFIC TOXIC DANGERS. THESE INCLUDE HOSPITAL GRAND ROUNDS LECTURES FOR PHYSICIANS, TRAINING FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, BABY SITTER WORKSHOPS, AND PRESCHOOL POISON PREVENTION EDUCATION. THE POISON CENTER ALSO TRIAGES CALLS FOR MPOWER, AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG CRISIS LINE FOR TEENS. PROJECT ADAM (AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATORS IN ADAM'S MEMORY) IS A PROGRAM OF THE HOSPITAL COMMITTED TO MAKING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS UNIVERSALLY AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS BY BEING A NATIONAL RESOURCE FOR IMPLEMENTING PEDIATRIC PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS. IT IS ALSO WORKING TOWARD ERADICATING SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH IN CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION INITIATIVES. SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN, THE HOSPITAL HAS CELEBRATED MORE THAN 100 LIVES SAVED THROUGH PROJECT ADAM. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOSPITAL OPERATES CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS IN MILWAUKEE, RACINE, KENOSHA, WALWORTH COUNTY, CENTRAL WISCONSIN (WAUSAU), THE FOX VALLEY, AND CHIPPEWA VALLEY (EAU CLAIRE). EACH CENTER IS A SAFE PLACE FOR KIDS WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. THE CENTERS BRING TOGETHER A TEAM OF SPECIALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHO EVALUATE AND INVESTIGATE CASES OF CHILD ABUSE, PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES HEAL. THE CENTERS ARE A COLLABORATION OF THE HOSPITAL AND DOZENS OF AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT, JUDICIAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.IN 2015 (WITH THE GRAND OPENING HAVING TAKEN PLACE IN FEBRUARY 2016), CHW, IN COLLABORATION WITH SOJOURNER, COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOJOURNER FAMILY PEACE CENTER THAT PROVIDES A SINGLE LOCATION FOR SERVICES FOR MILWAUKEE WOMEN AND CHILDREN IMPACTED BY FAMILY VIOLENCE. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES SPACE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT SENSITIVE CRIMES UNITS TO HELP SUPPORT AND PROTECT THESE VULNERABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN.THE HOSPITAL'S SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CARE COORDINATION FOR CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE MEDICAL NEEDS. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL PARTNERS WITH PATIENTS, FAMILIES, PRIMARY CARE AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE CARE COORDINATION. STAFF ALSO WORK WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP WRITTEN TRANSITION PLANS BASED ON NEEDS OR ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE A YOUTH IS READY TO TRANSITION TO ADULT CARE.FIGHT ASTHMA MILWAUKEE, WHICH IS LED AND SUPPORTED BY MEDICAL STAFF AT THE HOSPITAL, IS A COALITION THAT WORKS TO REDUCE AND ELIMINATE DISPARITIES IN ASTHMA CARE AND DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY FOR ASTHMA CONTROL IN THE COMMUNITY. FIGHT ASTHMA MILWAUKEE PROVIDES COMMUNITY-WIDE ASTHMA EDUCATION FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND SCHOOL STAFF.THE INFANT DEATH CENTER (IDC) IS A STATEWIDE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED THROUGH CHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN, A HOSPITAL-LED AND STAFFED COALITION. THE CENTER PROVIDES INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO WISCONSIN FAMILIES AND OTHERS AFFECTED BY THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED DEATH OF AN INFANT. THE IDC STRIVES TO INCREASE HEALTHY BIRTH OUTCOMES AND REDUCE INFANT DEATHS. THE CENTER WORKS TOGETHER WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PROGRAMS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS AND NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY PROGRAMS, THE IDC MAINTAINS INFORMATION THAT ASSISTS IN THE STUDY AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES OF INFANT DEATHS. THE INFORMATION IS USED FOR STATISTICAL REPORTING. THE DANIEL M. SOREF FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S MILWAUKEE CAMPUS OFFERS PARENT-TO-PARENT SUPPORT, INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND HELP CONNECTING TO HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS SPIRITUAL CARE, THE KATIE BECKETT PROGRAM, PATIENT RELATIONS, INTERPRETERS, FAMILY ACCOMMODATIONS AND THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED TO HELP CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, FUNDING OPTIONS AND MORE. THE RESOURCE CENTER HAS COMPUTERS, A CONSULT ROOM, BUSINESS CENTER AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES. THE RESOURCE CENTER ALSO HAS A LENDING LIBRARY WITH BOOKS, VIDEOS AND ARTICLES ON A VARIETY OF HEALTH CONDITIONS AND TOPICS. IN 2015, THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SERVED MORE THAN 26,000 VISITORS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATES A FREE GUARDIANSHIP CLINIC, WHICH PROVIDES PARENTS IN NEED WITH PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO SECURE GUARDIANSHIP WHEN THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD TURNS 18.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH JOB SHADOWING, WHICH MOSTLY OCCURS AT THE MILWAUKEE HOSPITAL CAMPUS. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO PARTNER WITH EASTER SEALS ON A PROGRAM
PART VI, LINE 6:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS PART OF AN AFFILIATED GROUP OF ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE CONTROL OF CHHS, WHICH PROVIDES VARIOUS CENTRALIZED ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORTING SERVICES FOR THE HOSPITAL AND ITS AFFILIATES. AMONG THE AFFILIATED ENTITIES, THE HOSPITAL AND CERTAIN OTHER ENTITIES (INCLUDING CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP, INC.) DIRECTLY PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN A VARIETY OF ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN.IN RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE CHNA, CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP (CMG) PARTNERED WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO OPEN TWO COMMUNITY CLINICS LOCATED IN CENTRAL MILWAUKEE. BOTH CLINICS SERVE PEDIATRIC PATIENTS FROM BIRTH TO 19 YEARS OF AGE AND THEIR ADULT CAREGIVERS. THE CLINICS ARE STAFFED BY ADULT AND FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND ARE LOCATED IN AREAS THAT HISTORICALLY HAVE LARGE HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES AND FEW HEALTH CARE OPTIONS. THE CLINICS PROVIDE EASIER ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR PATIENTS IN THESE NEIGHBORHOODS, ENSURING ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS HAVE THE NECESSARY SERVICES TO BE HEALTHY AND SAFE. THE CLINICS HAD APPROXIMATELY 2,535 VISITS IN 2015, AND 94 PERCENT OF THE CHILDREN SEEN WERE INSURED BY MEDICAID. A THIRD CLINIC IS LOCATED ON THE NEXT DOOR FOUNDATION CAMPUS IN MILWAUKEE'S CENTRAL CITY. IT PROVIDES BOTH PRIMARY CARE AND DENTAL CARE IN AN AREA THAT PREVIOUSLY DID NOT HAVE PEDIATRIC PRACTICES AVAILABLE TO ATTEND TO THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. THIS CLINIC HAD APPROXIMATELY 3,614 PRIMARY CARE VISITS AND 4,054 DENTAL VISITS IN 2015. ADDITIONALLY, CMG RUNS THE DOWNTOWN HEALTH CENTER PRIMARY CARE OFFICE. LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE, THE MISSION OF THIS CLINIC IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN MILWAUKEE THROUGH AN ACADEMIC PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL HOME. ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE ACUTE AND CHRONIC CARE, WELL-CHILD EXAMINATIONS, LABORATORY TESTING, AND VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS. CRIB, CAR SEAT AND BIKE HELMET DISTRIBUTION AND FITTINGS, SAFE-SLEEPING TECHNIQUES, AND GUN-LOCK EDUCATION ARE OTHER SPECIAL CLINIC ACTIVITIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE, MOSTLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE CENTER HAD APPROXIMATELY 17,315 VISITS IN 2015 AND 98 PERCENT OF THE CHILDREN SEEN WERE INSURED BY MEDICAID. ADOLESCENTS HAVE ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES, CONTRACEPTIVE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY PLANNING, AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING SERVICES. IN ADDITION, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES INCLUDING DENTAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AT THIS DOWNTOWN LOCATION. THE DOWNTOWN HEALTH CENTER ALSO OFFERS FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS TO FAMILIES IN COLLABORATION WITH MARQUETTE LAW SCHOOL TO HELP FAMILIES ADDRESS HOUSING, UTILITY, AND OTHER ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR CHILD'S HEALTH. THE PRIMARY CARE AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE SERVICES AT DOWNTOWN HEALTH CENTER MOVED TO THE NEW MIDTOWN CLINIC, ALSO LOCATED IN MILWAUKEE'S CENTRAL CITY, IN 2016.ANOTHER AFFILIATE OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN, DOING BUSINESS AS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES ("CHW COMMUNITY SERVICES"). THIS SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGES FACED BY CHILDREN, WHICH OFTEN DIRECTLY IMPACT THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING. CHW COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFERS CHILD WELLBEING SERVICES IN FOUR CORE AREAS (PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE, CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELING, OUT-OF-HOME CARE AND PREVENTION SERVICES) FROM LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN. SERVICES INCLUDE: FINDING LOVING, STABLE HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF A FAMILY THROUGH FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION; REDUCING STRESS AND CONFLICT, ENHANCING PARENTING SKILLS AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY TIES THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COUNSELING; PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND TIMELY REUNIFICATION WITH BIRTHPARENTS WHENEVER POSSIBLE; PROVIDING FOSTER PARENTS WHO ARE CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL OR EMOTIONAL NEEDS WITH A MUCH NEEDED BREAK THROUGH OUR RESPITE CARE PROGRAM; OFFERING FREE, CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTIVE GUIDANCE TO HELP PARENTS DEALING WITH AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY; PROVIDING INTENSIVE IN-HOME THERAPY TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE IN THEIR HOMES AND PREVENT OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT; ASSISTING YOUNG ADULTS TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE BY GIVING THEM THE SKILLS, TRAINING, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT ENABLING THEM TO MAKE IT ON THEIR OWN; PROVIDING PARENTS WITH SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM BE THE BEST PARENTS THEY CAN BE; AND PROVIDING CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN HARMED OR HURT A SAFE PLACE TO GO TO BE INTERVIEWED AND PROVIDING THEM RESOURCES TO HELP THEM HEAL.CHW COMMUNITY SERVICES ALSO RUNS PROJECT UJIMA, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERPERSONAL COMMUNITY-BASED VIOLENCE OR WHO HAVE LOST A FAMILY MEMBER (OF ANY AGE) TO HOMICIDE IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY.CHHS PERFORMS COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND ITS AFFILIATES. IN 2015, THE GOVERNOR SIGNED WISCONSIN'S $72.2 BILLION BIENNIAL BUDGET. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOCUSED MUCH OF OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS ON THE MEDICAID BUDGET AND SPECIFICALLY THE DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL PROGRAM (DSH), WHICH WAS FUNDED AND WAS MADE AN ONGOING PROVISION. WE ALSO SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE WISCONSIN POISON CONTROL CENTER, IMPROVEMENTS TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN THE WISCONSIN IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY (WIR), AND INCREASES IN FUNDING FOR HELP TO VICTIMS OF CHILD SEX-TRAFFICKING. IN ADDITION, CHHS SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR SEVERAL PIECES OF PUBLIC POLICY WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH LEARN BASIC, COMPRESSIONS-ONLY CPR IN HIGH SCHOOL. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ALSO SUPPORTED A BILL WHICH CREATES AN EXEMPTION FROM PROSECUTION FOR ANY PERSON THAT FORCIBLY ENTERS A VEHICLE IN ORDER TO SAVE A CHILD FROM DANGER. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR ALLOWING RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS (RCP) TO STAFF PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY TRANSPORT BY AIRPLANE. IN MANY CASES, HAVING THE RCP ON THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORT FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN IS CRITICAL.ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL, CHHS ADVOCATED TO PROTECT MEDICAID PROGRAMS AND EDUCATED OUR DELEGATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESS TO AND COVERAGE OF MEDICAL SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THIS INCLUDED SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATING FOR A TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) WHICH IS A CRITICAL SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. CHHS ACTIVELY SUPPORTED LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT UNDER MEDICAID WHICH WOULD REDUCE CHURN AND IMPROVE CONTINUITY OF CARE FOR BENEFICIARIES. CHHS ALSO ADVOCATED FOR, AND EDUCATED CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF, TRAINING FOR PEDIATRIC PHYSICIANS AND PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS. IN 2015, CHHS ACTIVELY ADVOCATED FOR THE ADVANCING CARE FOR EXCEPTIONAL KIDS ACT (ACE KIDS). THIS BILL IS CHAMPIONED BY THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND SEEKS TO ADVANCE CARE FOR THE SICKEST CHILDREN ON MEDICAID BY ALLOWING STATES THE OPTION OF CREATING CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NETWORKS FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY. CHHS ACTIVELY EDUCATED LAWMAKERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT, THAT SUPPORTS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS WHICH PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILD AND ADULT VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE. IN 2015, CHHS ALSO WORKED WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION TO EDUCATE MEMBERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 340B PROGRAM IN ALLOWING SAFETY-NET HOSPITALS TO EXPAND HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. FINALLY, CHHS ACTIVELY ADVOCATED AND EDUCATED CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS ABOUT POLICIES TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED SERVICES TO VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOSTER CARE PLACEMENTS. IN ADDITION TO ADVOCACY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION HAS INITIATED A COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORT TO IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH THAT ACKNOWLEDGES THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON HEALTH AND RECOGNIZES THAT SUCH INFLUENCES MAY HAVE PARTICULARLY DELETERIOUS EFFECTS WHEN THEY OCCUR DURING CRITICAL PERIODS OVER ONE'S LIFE COURSE. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS BRINGING THE FULL SPECTRUM OF THE SYSTEM'S RESOURCES TO BEAR IN THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORT. BY CONNECTING OUR VAST CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES - SCHOOL NURSES, COMMUNITY PEDIATRICIANS, SOCIAL WORKERS, HEALTH EDUCATORS, FOSTER CARE PARENTS, HOSPITALISTS, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF, RESEARCHERS AND POLICY MAKERS - CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS FACILITATING COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT BOTH DIRECTLY (E.G., EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE IN UNDERSERVED AREAS), AND INDIRECTLY (E.G., BRINGING LAW ENFORCEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION RE: CRIME REDUCTION; SUPPORTING POLICY CHANGES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON CHILD HEALTH). CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HAS SELECTED THREE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR INITIAL ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS. THESE NEI

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

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Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
108 E NORTH STREETFRIENDSHIPWI53934396005665ADAMS COUNTY$5,376DENTAL SEALANT
BROWN COUNTY ORAL HLTH PARTNERSHIP
331 N BROADWAYGREEN BAYWI54303208969896501 ( C ) (3)$25,383DENTAL SEALANT
CITY OF MENASHA
316 RACINE STREETMENASHAWI54952396005525GOVERNMENT$6,381DENTAL SEALANT
COLUMBIA COUNTY
PO BOX 132 PORTAGEPORTAGEWI53901396005681COLUMBIA COUNTY$24,612DENTAL SEALANT
COLUMBIA ST MARY'S FOUNDATION
2320 N LAKE DRIVEMILWAUKEEWI53211391494981501 ( C ) (3)$130,962DENTAL SEALANT
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
2320 N LAKE DRIVEMILWAUKEEWI53511391494981501 ( C ) (3)$5,833DENTAL SEALANT
JEFFERSON COUNTY
74 ELIPSE CENTERBELOITWI53549391919806JEFFERSON COUNTY$6,239DENTAL SEALANT
LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT NORTHLAKES COMMUNITY CLINIC
503 N JACKSON AVENUEJEFFERSONWI54843370947637501 ( C ) (3)$17,543DENTAL SEALANT
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 1881MILWAUKEEWI53201390806251501 ( C ) (3)$71,690DENTAL SEALANT
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
1155 N MAYFAIR RDMILWAUKEEWI53226390806261501 ( C ) (3)$27,722COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT STATE-BASED SAFE MOTHERHOOD AND INFANT HEALTH INITIATIVE PROGRAMS
PORTAGE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
817 WHITING AVENUESTEVENS POINTWI54481396005731PORTAGE COUNTY$28,553DENTAL SEALANT
PREFERRED DENTISTRY ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN LLC
1029 HOWARD STEVANSTONIL60202272634563$63,000DENTAL SEALANT
PRICE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
104 S EYDER AVENUEPHILLIPSWI54555396005733PRICE COUNTY$28,601DENTAL SEALANT
PROFESSIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE EXPRESS
5388 STATE HWY 64BLOOMERWI54724274969600$22,818DENTAL SEALANT
SAUK COUNTY
505 BROADWAYBARABOOWI53913396005740SAUK COUNTY$26,312DENTAL SEALANT
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JANESVILLE
521 S FRANKLIN STREETJANESVILLEWI53548396002726SCHOOL DISTRICT JANE$8,363DENTAL SEALANT
SEALS ON WHEELS
1710 GOLDEN OAK LNMADISONWI53711388086637$10,204DENTAL SEALANT
TREMPELEAU COUNTY
36245 MAIN STREETWHITEHALLWI54773396005747TREMPELEAU COUNTY$16,083DENTAL SEALANT
VILAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
330 COURT STREETEAGLE RIVERWI54521396005751VILAS COUNTY$16,322DENTAL SEALANT
WALWORTH COUNTY
PO BOX 1001ELKHORNWI53121396002726WALWORTH COUNTY$9,609DENTAL SEALANT
WAUPACA COUNTY
811 HARDING STWAUPACAWI54981396005758WAUPACA COUNTY$19,985DENTAL SEALANT
WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
210 NW BARSTOW STREET 305WAUKESHAWI53188391355301501 ( C ) (3)$5,428DENTAL SEALANT
WAUSHARA COUNTY
PO BOX 837WAUTOMAWI54982396005759WAUSHARA COUNTY$12,900DENTAL SEALANT
WOOD COUNTY
400 MARKET STREETWISCONSIN RAPIDSWI54494396005763WOOD COUNTY$15,257DENTAL SEALANT
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM INC
PO BOX 1997 MS 900MILWAUKEEWI532011997391500074501 ( C ) (3)$8,404,689GRANTS TO AFFILIATE
CHILDREN'S PHYSICIAN GROUP PC
PO BOX 1997 MS 900MILWAUKEEWI532011997364303682501 ( C ) (3)$5,574,806GRANTS TO AFFILIATE
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
PO BOX 1997 MS 900MILWAUKEEWI532011997391789197501 ( C ) (3)$5,400,000GRANTS TO AFFILIATE
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Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationMONITORING PROCEDURES - THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING FROM VARIOUS STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. SOME OF THE GRANT AWARDS ARE SUB-AWARDED TO OTHER AGENCIES BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL GRANT AGREEMENTS. IN ORDER TO MONITOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS, THE ORGANIZATION ENTERS INTO SIGNED AGREEMENTS WITH THE SUB-GRANTEE AGENCIES TO OUTLINE THE TERMS OF THE ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDING THE PROPER USE OF FUNDS. THESE AGREEMENTS REQUIRE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATIONS OF EXPENSES SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT ALONG WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ACTUAL EXPENSES INCURRED COMPARED TO THE BUDGETED AWARD TOTAL. EACH AWARD IS MONITORED BY A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION WHO VERIFIES THAT ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT, APPROVES PAYMENTS TO THE AGENCY, AND ENSURES THAT THE AWARD OBJECTIVES ARE MET. IN SOME CASES, THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES THE AGENCY TO SUBMIT A COPY OF ITS ANNUAL OMB 133 AUDIT ALONG WITH ANY RELEVANT AUDIT FINDINGS. ADDITIONALLY, CHW AWARDS GRANTS TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES. GRANTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM, THE NEEDS OF THE AFFILIATES, AND ANY PURPOSE RESTRICTIONS SET BY THE DONORS. THE NEEDS OF THE AFFILIATES ARE EVALUATED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS. FINAL BUDGETS REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM MANAGEMENT, THE ENTITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE OPERATIONS OF ALL AFFILIATES ARE SUBJECT TO SYSTEM CONTROLS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND ARE REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CHHS AND ITS AFFILIATES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentYes (1)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (1)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (1)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (16 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
MARGARET TROY
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT & CEO CHHS$0$813,770$0$446,931$0$115,350$0$232,659$0$48,330$0$1,657,040$0$0
WELDON GAGE
TREASURER/CFO (THROUGH JAN. 2015)$0$53,541$0$127,883$0$21$0$0$0$951$0$182,396$0$0
MARC GORELICK MD
COO & EXECUTIVE VP CHHS$457,436$0$169,578$0$5,693$0$55,200$0$36,951$0$724,858$0$0$0
SHEILA REYNOLDS
SECRETARY$0$287,272$0$93,546$0$56,650$0$51,224$0$36,233$0$524,925$0$35,371
MARC CADIEUX
TREASURER/CFO$0$273,307$0$95,252$0$74,855$0$47,350$0$4,817$0$495,581$0$0
MICHAEL GUTZEIT MD
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER/VP, CHW$352,001$0$119,517$0$69,884$0$60,345$0$38,522$0$640,269$0$36,294$0
JIM JABLONSKI
VP CHW, ENVIRONMENT OF CARE$205,958$0$0$0$9,211$0$17,696$0$32,098$0$264,963$0$0$0
JULIET KERSTEN
VICE PRESIDENT, CHW$251,586$0$77,695$0$9,533$0$19,600$0$32,480$0$390,894$0$8,291$0
NANCY KOROM
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER/VP, CHW$309,977$0$93,862$0$35,949$0$53,980$0$31,839$0$525,607$0$33,512$0
THOMAS MILLER
VICE PRESIDENT, CHW$194,632$0$10,000$0$6,098$0$14,067$0$8,413$0$233,210$0$0$0
ANDREW SCHMITT MD
HOSPITALIST$232,531$0$0$0$11,230$0$10,059$0$30,252$0$284,072$0$0$0
LORI BARBEAU DDS
MEDICAL DIR, DENTAL PROGRAM$265,912$0$0$0$19,074$0$22,250$0$29,076$0$336,312$0$0$0
MARYLYN RANTA MD
DIR, CHW PHYSICIAN AFFAIRS$242,742$0$0$0$17,610$0$22,250$0$33,137$0$315,739$0$0$0
THOMAS NICHOLS MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR/HOSPITALIST$235,784$0$0$0$11,182$0$18,963$0$26,231$0$292,160$0$0$0
CARLI DIGIOIA DMD
PEDIATRIC DENTIST$215,472$0$0$0$13,779$0$15,464$0$12,439$0$257,154$0$0$0
CINTHIA S CHRISTENSEN
FORMER PRESIDENT & COO$56,352$0$149,888$0$401,443$0$10,797$0$30,471$0$648,951$0$0$0

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PART I, LINE 3CHW AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("CHHS"), THE CORPORATE MEMBER OF CHW, SHARE A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH INCLUDES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THIS COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF CHW'S PRESIDENT, AND USED THE METHODS LISTED AND CHECKED IN SCHEDULE J LINE 3.
PART I, LINES 4A-BPART I LINE 4A: UNTIL DECEMBER 2014, CINDY CHRISTENSEN SERVED AS PRESIDENT AND COO OF CHW. CHW PAID CERTAIN AMOUNTS AS SEVERANCE TO MS. CHRISTENSEN PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT. CASH PAYMENTS MADE TO MS. CHRISTENSEN IN 2015 TOTALED $401,443. PART I, LINE 4B: IN 2015, THERE WAS A CHHS FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN IN PLACE WHICH WAS A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN (457(F) PLAN). THE CORPORATION CONTRIBUTES 10% OF EACH PARTICIPATING EXECUTIVE'S SALARY. THE AMOUNTS OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS PLAN FOR PARTICIPATING EXECUTIVES IN 2015 WERE AS FOLLOWS: M. CADIEUX, $27,570; M. GORELICK, M.D., $46,200; M. GUTZEIT, M.D., $38,095; N. KOROM, $31,730; AND S. REYNOLDS, $31,624. AFTER A VESTING PERIOD, PARTICIPANTS MAY ELECT TO WITHDRAW AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY CONTRIBUTED AND REPORTED. AMOUNTS WITHDRAWN BY PARTICIPANTS IN 2015 WERE: J. KERSTEN, $8,291; N. KOROM, $33,512; AND S. REYNOLDS, $35,371. CHHS HAS REPORTED ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS SET ASIDE FOR A NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN ON BEHALF OF ITS PRESIDENT AND CEO. THE AMOUNT SET ASIDE IN 2015 WAS $274,540 AND OF THAT, $58,831 WAS PAID AS A VESTED DISTRIBUTION UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN (457(F) PLAN) MENTIONED ABOVE AND IS INCLUDED IN PART II, COLUMN (B)(III).
PART I, LINE 7CERTAIN EXECUTIVES PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL BONUS PLAN THAT PROVIDES COMPENSATION BASED ON ACHIEVING SPECIFIC PRE-DEFINED GOALS. BONUS CRITERIA ARE COMPRISED OF BOTH SYSTEM LEVEL AND EXECUTIVE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS. SUCH CRITERIA PERTAIN TO MATTERS WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE'S AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, AS WELL AS ACHIEVEMENT OF OVERALL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS AFFILIATES IN ALIGNMENT WITH SYSTEM-WIDE BALANCED MEASURES.
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN E & SCHEDULE J, PART II:SALARIES PAID BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS: MARGARET TROY, PRESIDENT & CEO OF CHHS, MARC CADIEUX, TREASURER OF CHW AND TREASURER & CFO OF CHHS, WELDON GAGE, TREASURER OF CHW (THROUGH JANUARY 2015) AND TREASURER & CFO OF CHHS (THROUGH JANUARY 2015), AND SHEILA REYNOLDS, SECRETARY OF CHW AND CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL OF CHHS - REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER COMPENSATION LISTED IN PART VII AND SCHEDULE J WERE PAID FOR SERVICES PROVIDED (40 HOURS PER WEEK) TO CHHS AND ITS AFFILIATES. THESE AMOUNTS WERE PAID BY CHHS. SERVICES BY MS. TROY AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHW WERE PROVIDED ON A PART-TIME VOLUNTARY BASIS.

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdBond Issuer EINBondIssuerEINCUSIPCUSIPNumBond IssuedBondIssuedDtIssue PriceIssuePriceAmtPurposePurposeDescDefeasedDefeasedIndOn Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuerIndPool FinancingPoolFinancingInd
WI HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
A39133785597710BCS92008-07-29$152,300,000SEE PART VI000
WI HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
B39133785597710BCC42008-06-25$100,771,610SEE PART VI000

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdTotal ProceedsTotalProceedsAmtIssuance Costs From ProceedsIssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmtCapital ExpendituresCapitalExpendituresAmtOther Spent ProceedsOtherSpentProceedsAmtSubstantial CompletionSubstantialCompletionYrCurrent RefundingCurrentRefundingIndAdvance RefundingAdvanceRefundingIndFinal Allocation MadeFinalAllocationMadeIndAdequate Books And Rec MaintAdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd
A$152,300,953$1,000,301$2,075,652$149,225,0002009Yes (1)0Yes (1)Yes (1)
B$113,903,904$771,611$13,132,293$100,000,0002009Yes (1)0Yes (1)Yes (1)

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdOwning Bond Financed PropertyOwningBondFinancedPropertyIndAny Lease ArrangementsAnyLeaseArrangementsIndMgmt Contract Bond Fincd PropMgmtContractBondFincdPropIndEngage Bond Counsel ContractsEngageBondCounselContractsIndAny Research AgreementsAnyResearchAgreementsIndPrivate Bus Use By OthersPrivateBusUseByOthersPctTotal Private Business UseTotalPrivateBusinessUsePctBond Iss Meet Prvt Sec Pymt TestBondIssMeetPrvtSecPymtTestIndChange In Use Bond Financed PropChangeInUseBondFinancedPropIndProcs Nonqualified Bond RemdtdProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdInd
A0Yes (1)Yes (1)Yes (1)00.011000.01100Yes (1)0Yes (1)
B00Yes (1)Yes (1)0Yes (1)0Yes (1)

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdForm8038 T FiledForm8038TFiledIndRebate Not Due YetRebateNotDueYetIndException To RebateExceptionToRebateIndNo Rebate DueNoRebateDueIndVariable Rate IssueVariableRateIssueIndHedge Identified In Bks And RecHedgeIdentifiedInBksAndRecIndGross Proceeds Invested In GICGrossProceedsInvestedInGICIndGross Proceeds InvestedGrossProceedsInvestedIndWritten Proc To Monitor ReqsWrittenProcToMonitorReqsInd
A00Yes (1)00000Yes (1)
B00Yes (1)00000Yes (1)

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp (2 entries)

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

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE K SUPPLENTAL INFORMATIONSCHEDULE K, PART I, LINE A, COLUMN (F): THE SERIES 2008B BONDS WERE ISSUED TO REFUND SEVERAL SERIES OF PRIOR BONDS, INCLUDING: (1) THE ISSUER'S SERIES 2007-3 BONDS (CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN), WHICH WERE ISSUED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007 TO REFUND A PORTION OF THE ISSUER'S SERIES 1998 BONDS (CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN), WHICH WERE ISSUED ON JUNE 2, 1998. (2) THE ISSUER'S SERIES 2004B BONDS (CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN), WHICH WERE ISSUED ON MAY 6, 2004 TO CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (INCLUDING A MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING/CHILDREN'S CORPORATE CENTER, PARKING STRUCTURE, TUNNEL, UTILITIES AND A NEW PATIENT TOWER) AND TO PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE. THE SERIES 2008 BONDS ALSO FUNDED CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (A NEW PATIENT TOWER) AND TO PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE. SCHEDULE K, PART I, LINE B, COLUMN (F): THE SERIES 2008A BONDS WERE ISSUED TO REFUND THE ISSUER'S SERIES 2007-1 AND SERIES 2007-2 BONDS (CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN), WHICH WERE ISSUED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (A NEW PATIENT TOWER) AND TO PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN (A): THE TOTAL PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE EXCEED THE ISSUE PRICE DUE TO INVESTMENT PROCEEDS OF $953. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN (B): THE TOTAL PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE EXCEED THE ISSUE PRICE DUE TO INVESTMENT PROCEEDS OF $48,153 AND TRANSFERRED PROCEEDS FROM THE SERIES 2007-1 AND SERIES 2007-2 BONDS OF $13,084,140. SCHEDULE K, PART III, COLUMN B, LINE 3A: THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED BASED ON A LEGAL REVIEW THAT A MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY FINANCED BY THE BOND ISSUE LISTED IN COLUMN B DOES NOT RESULT IN PRIVATE BUSINESS USE.
PART IV, LINE 7THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE PRIVATE USE OF ITS BOND-FINANCED ASSETS AND ROUTINELY TAKES STEPS TO LIMIT PRIVATE USE. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT SEPARATELY TRACK PRIVATE PAYMENTS AND PRIVATE SECURITIES, RATHER IT ASSUMES SUCH TESTS WILL BE MET AND MANAGES COMPLIANCE THROUGH THIS PRIVATE USE MONITORING. BASED SOLEY ON THIS ASSUMPTION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RESPONDED YES TO THIS QUESTION.

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Loans Btwn Org Interested Prsn LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonCARLI DIGIOIA DMDPersonNm
Relationship With OrgHIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEERelationshipWithOrgTxt
Loan PurposeEMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE LOANLoanPurposeTxt
Loan From OrganizationYes (X)LoanFromOrganizationInd
Original Principal$30,000OriginalPrincipalAmt
Balance Due$10,000BalanceDueAmt
Default0DefaultInd
Board Or Committee Approval0BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Written AgreementYes (1)WrittenAgreementInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Balance Due$10,000TotalBalanceDueAmt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS EXIST BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS OR OFFICERS: DRURY AND SCHLIFSKE, SCHLIFSKE AND MANSELL, WITT AND SOMMERHAUSER, KERSCHNER AND BRENNER, WILLIAMS AND LOVELL, TROY AND LOVELL AND WILLIAMS AND TROY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER WHICH IS CHHS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ACHHS, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION, ELECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BTHE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, CHHS, HAS CERTAIN RESERVE POWERS OVER THE CORPORATION, INCLUDING AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS; APPROVAL OF MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR THE CREATION OF ANY SUBSIDIARIES BY THE CORPORATION; APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND ANY DEBT; AND SELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE CHHS/CHW BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND PRIOR TO FILING, A COPY WAS PROVIDED TO ALL DIRECTORS OF CHW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CANNUALLY, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE TO THE CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF CHHS. A LIST OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IS PREPARED AND IS AVAILABLE AT EACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING. THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT MONITORS AND PERIODICALLY REVIEWS TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND BOARD MEMBERS OR ENTITIES WITH WHICH THEY ARE AFFILIATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COO, TREASURER, SECRETARY, CHHS PRESIDENT, VP CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, AND VP CHIEF NURSING OFFICER WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF EXTERNAL SOURCES (AS INDICATED ON SCHEDULE J), THE COMMITTEE CONFIRMED THAT TOTAL COMPENSATION AMOUNTS TO BE PAID WERE REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO AMOUNTS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROCESS FOLLOWED BY THE COMMITTEE, INCLUDING THE DATA RELIED UPON AND THE COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS, WAS THOROUGHLY AND TIMELY DOCUMENTED. COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES WAS SET BY SUPERVISORY EXECUTIVES IN CONSULTATION WITH CHHS HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERS. THE PROCESS INCLUDED REVIEW BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS WHO, USING A VARIETY OF EXTERNAL SOURCES (AS INDICATED ON SCHEDULE J), CONFIRMED THAT TOTAL COMPENSATION AMOUNTS TO BE PAID WERE REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO AMOUNTS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROCESS AND DATA RELIED ON WERE THOROUGHLY AND TIMELY DOCUMENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF CHHS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST TO THE CHHS PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GMEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,219,445. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 28,219,445. RESIDENT STIPENDS AND BENEFITS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,319,143. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,319,143. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,736,848. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,798,660. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 39,535,508.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:NET CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN F -9,401,925. PENSION-RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST 9,092,192. CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS -555,034. PENSION SETTLEMENT CHARGE -3,307,497.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 1E:PURSUANT TO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER TRUST INDENTURE DATED MAY 1, 2004, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, INC. ARE MEMBERS OF AN OBLIGATED GROUP WHICH JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY GUARANTEE CERTAIN DEBT ISSUED BY A MEMBER OF THE OBLIGATED GROUP THROUGH THE WISCONSIN HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. PAYMENT OF SCHEDULED PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST IS SECURED BY A PLEDGE OF THE HOSPITAL'S AND FOUNDATION'S GROSS UNRESTRICTED RECEIPTS.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (7 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
PO BOX 1997 MS 900MILWAUKEEWI532011997391500074OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICESWI501(C)(3)LINE 3N/A0
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1997 MS 900MILWAUKEEWI532011997391500075FUND DEVELOPMENTWI501(C)(3)LINE 7Yes (1)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
PO BOX 1997 MS 900MILWAUKEEWI532011997391789197PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN SERVICESWI501(C)(3)LINE 3Yes (1)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
CHILDREN'S PHYSICIAN GROUP PC
PO BOX 1997 MS 900MILWAUKEEWI532011997364303682PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN SERVICESIL501(C)(3)LINE 9Yes (1)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN
PO BOX 1997 MS 900MILWAUKEEWI532011997390806380CHILD WELL-BEING SERVICESWI501(C)(3)LINE 7Yes (1)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN INC
PO BOX 1997 MS 900MILWAUKEEWI532011997271494977WISCONSIN MEDICAID HMOWI501(C)(3)LINE 9Yes (1)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN AFFILIATED HOSPITALS INC
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK ROADMILWAUKEEWI53226391341366GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION SUPPORTWI501(C)(3)LINE 11 TYPE 1N/A0

Id Related Org Txbl Partnership IdRelatedOrgTxblPartnershipGrp

Related Organization Name RelatedOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1VIRTUAL PICU SYSTEMS LLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1401 WYTHE STREET SUITE 101AddressLine1Txt
CityALEXANDRIACityNm
State AbbreviationVAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP22314ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN201414664EIN
Primary ActivitiesQUALITY/OUTCOMES ANALYSISPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateDELegalDomicileStateCd

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEMBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Predominant Income TypeRELATEDPredominantIncomeTypeTxt
Disproportionate Allocations0DisproportionateAllocationsInd
General Or Managing Partner0GeneralOrManagingPartnerInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsYes (1)ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org0GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgYes (1)LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees Sharing0PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other Org0TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (1)TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (9 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC - RENT (LINE 1A(IV) ABOVE)
A$515,262CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S PHYSICIAN GROUP PC
B$5,574,806CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
B$5,400,000CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC
C$11,010,107CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC
E$253,958,868NET BOOK VALUE
CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN INC - PATIENT REIMBURSEMENT
L$23,976,867CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
L$66,000CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
Q$351,075CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN INC - ASSESSMENT PASS THROUGH PAYMENTS
S$18,250,471CASH PAID/RECEIVED

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 1EFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationPURSUANT TO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER TRUST INDENTURE DATED MAY 1, 2004, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, INC. ARE MEMBERS OF AN OBLIGATED GROUP WHICH JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY GUARANTEE CERTAIN DEBT ISSUED BY A MEMBER OF THE OBLIGATED GROUP THROUGH THE WISCONSIN HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. PAYMENT OF SCHEDULED PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST IS SECURED BY A PLEDGE OF THE HOSPITAL'S AND FOUNDATION'S GROSS UNRESTRICTED RECEIPTSExplanationTxt