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UPMC: Form 990, tax year 2013

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Organization
UPMC (EIN 25-1778644)
Tax period
2013-07-01 to 2014-06-30
Filed
2015-05-14
IRS object ID
201541349349301784
Schema version
2013v4.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2015-05-14T09:19:11-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2014-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN390859910PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1BAKER TILLY VIRCHOW KRAUSE LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

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Address Line1SUITE 200 221 W PHILADELPHIA STREETAddressLine1
CityYORKCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code174012993ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2013-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN251778644EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALSBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlPINNBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone7172318245PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1409 SOUTH SECOND ST PO BOX 8700AddressLine1
CityHARRISBURGCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code171058700ZIPCode

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonWILLIAM H PUGHPersonNm
Person TitleTREASURER/CFOPersonTitleTxt
Phone7172318245PhoneNum
Signature2015-05-13SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonJULIUS C GREEN CPA JDPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00350393PTIN
Phone7178467000PhoneNum
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2013TaxYr
Build TS2016-02-25 16:41:14ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerWILLIAM H PUGHPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1409 SOUTH SECOND ST PO BOX 8700AddressLine1
CityHARRISBURGCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code171058700ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$932,010,359GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.PINNACLEHEALTH.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1996FormationYr
Legal Domicile StatePALegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionINPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HEALTHCARE FOR CITIZENS OF THE LOCAL & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.ActivityOrMissionDesc
Voting Members Governing Body22VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt
Voting Members Independent17VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee5052TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers380TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$5,189,156TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm$242,797NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants$10,104,993PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$12,163,127CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$712,549,245PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$741,652,505CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income$10,203,668PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$4,331,113CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$898,896PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$925,463CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$733,756,802PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$759,072,208CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$0PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$0CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
PY Benefits Paid To Members$0PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$289,037,801PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$282,825,956CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense$0CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$339,159,493PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$381,550,456CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$628,197,294PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$664,376,412CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$105,559,508PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$94,695,796CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$857,817,222TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$944,382,251TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$572,120,699TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$572,631,197TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$285,696,523NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$371,751,054NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionPROVIDING BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HEALTHCARE SERVICES ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS FOR CITIZENS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.MissionDesc
Significant New Program SrvcYes (1)SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$546,845,480ExpenseAmt
Revenue$740,540,013RevenueAmt
DescPINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS SUBSIDIZES THE COST OF TREATING PATIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED, UNABLE TO PAY, OR ARE ON GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS WHERE REIMBURSEMENT IS LESS THAN THE COST OF PROVIDING THE SERVICE.AS AN ANCHOR INSTITUTION AND A LEADER IN OUR COMMUNITY, OUR ROLE HAS BEEN TO CARE FOR PATIENTS EVEN IN THESE DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES. IN KEEPING WITH OUR TRADITION OF CARING FOR ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS IS A FORCE FOR STABILITY, STRENGTH, AND RELIABILITY FOR THOSE WE SERVE. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT, OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY IS CRUCIAL TO ACHIEVING OUR MISSION. THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND ENGAGEMENT, WE STRIVE TO BE A FORCE FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE HELP THE UNDERSERVED, MENTOR STUDENTS, LEND EXPERTISE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT.COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICESAS ONE OF THE LARGEST PROVIDERS OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLINICAL, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATIONDIABETES EDUCATION FOR DISPARATE POPULATIONS:TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY AND ECONOMICALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATION THAT ENABLES PERSONS WITH DIABETES TO BETTER MANAGE THEIR DISEASE.KIDSHAPE:9 WEEK PEDIATRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR KIDS AGE 6 - 14 YEARS OLD. KIDSHAPE TEACHES THE ENTIRE FAMILY HOW TO EAT MORE NUTRITIOUSLY, MAKE EXERCISE A FUN PART OF THE DAILY ROUTINE, FORM NEW HEALTHY HABITS, AND TO LIKE THEMSELVES, REGARDLESS OF SIZE. A TEAM OF HEALTH EXPERTS CONSISTING OF A REGISTERED DIETITIAN, A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EXPERT, AND A HEALTH EDUCATOR ADMINISTERS THE KIDSHAPE PROGRAM.ALL KIDSHAPE PROGRAMS ARE FAMILY-BASED. EACH PROGRAM INCORPORATES HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND ADULTS TO EAT HEALTHY, MOVE MORE, AND FEEL GOOD.A VARIETY OF CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS AND SIBLINGS INCLUDING INFANT CARE CLASSES. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND AND COPE WITH PARTICULAR PROBLEMS OR ILLNESSES. THEY INCLUDE DIABETES, BEREAVEMENT, CAREGIVER, TRANSPLANT, AND HEART DISEASE.CHILDREN'S HEALTH FAIR, CONFERENCES AND LECTURES PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND HEALTH CAREER SESSIONS, YOUTH HEALTH SCREENINGS, YOUTH OBESITY PREVENTION, CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS/PREVENTION AND LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRSCOMMUNITY LECTURES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, INCLUDING CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, AIDS, SPORTS MEDICINE, AND ETHICS.TOBACCO CESSATION EDUCATION IN CLINICS. HEALTH EDUCATION STORIES IN THE NEWSPAPER, ON TELEVISION, ON RADIO AND IN HOSPITAL NEWSLETTER.CLERGY ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY. AS DESCRIBED IN THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION STATEMENT, PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. TOWARD THAT END, PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING WELLNESS AND SCREENING PROGRAMS:SCREENINGS:CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGSBODY COMPOSITION SCREENINGSPROSTATE SCREENINGSINFANT DEVELOPMENT SCREENINGSSPEECH AND HEARING SCREENINGSDEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SCREENINGSBONE DENSITY SCREENINGSNUTRITION THERAPY EDUCATION PROGRAMSLEAD POISONING SCREENINGS PINNACLE HEALTH CANCER CENTER'S BOARD-CERTIFIED SURGEONS AND MEDICAL ONCOLOGISTS ATTACK ALL TYPES OF CANCER, SUPPORTED BY A TEAM OF PHARMACISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, REHABILITATION AND PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS EACH WITH A UNIQUE AWARENESS OF PATIENT NEEDS. HEART FAILURE CENTER WAS DEVELOPED IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM HEART FAILURE AN ALTERNATIVE TO FREQUENT HOSPITALIZATIONS. OUR TEAM OF EXPERIENCED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ASSISTS YOU IN LEARNING THE SKILLS NEEDED TO HELP SELF-MANAGE YOUR CHRONIC ILLNESS.THE PINNACLE HEALTH WOUND AND HYPERBARIC CENTER WITH HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY CAPABILITIES IS DEVOTED TO THE TREATMENT, REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION OF CHRONIC WOUNDS. OUR CARING TEAM OF SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS, NURSES, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND NUTRITIONISTS CAN HELP ACCELERATE PATIENTS' HEALING, DECREASE DISCOMFORT, REDUCE COMPLICATIONS AND DECREASE RE-OCCURRENCE. SPINE INSTITUTE COMBINES THE EXPERTISE OF NEUROSURGEONS, ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS, PSYCHIATRISTS, NEUROLOGISTS, PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, NURSES, IMAGING SERVICES AND REHABILITATION SERVICES TO TARGET EVERY PATIENT'S PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND PROVIDE OPTIMAL TREATMENT. BUS PASSES OR TAXI FEES ARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES MEETING THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES TO ENHANCE PATIENT ACCESS TO CARE. RESIDENT PHYSICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, GENERAL SURGERY, PODIATRY, AND FAMILY PRACTICE.FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS FOR TOXICOLOGY, SPORTS MEDICINE, AND MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE.CLINICAL SITE FOR MEDICAL STUDENTSCLINICAL SITE FOR NURSING STUDENTSCLINICAL SITE FOR DIETITIANSCLINICAL SITE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNELCLINICAL SITE FOR PARAMEDIC STUDENTSCLINICAL SITE FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY STUDENTSCLINICAL SITE FOR RADIOLOGY STUDENTS INTERNSHIPS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS, SPEECH AND HEARING, PT/OT AND OTHER ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING.SUPERVISION FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTSCONTINUING EDUCATION FOR NURSES AND PHYSICIAN OFFICE STAFF AND FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS SUCH AS SCHOOL NURSES.AUXILIARY ERNEST R. MCDOWELL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMEQUIPMENT DONATIONSUNITED WAY FUNDRAISINGBAILEY HOUSE IS OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME. IT PROVIDES FREE OVERNIGHT LODGING AND A COMFORTABLE, SUPPORTIVE, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILIES FROM OUTSIDE THE HARRISBURG AREA.NURSE/FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED BASED ON VERY HIGH TEEN BIRTH RATES AND A HIGH INCIDENCE OF WOMEN NOT RECEIVING PRENATAL CARE DURING THE FIRST TRIMESTER. THIS IS A NATIONALLY RENOWNED, EVIDENCE-BASED, NURSE HOME VISITATION PROGRAM THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SELF SUFFICIENCY OF LOW INCOME, FIRST TIME PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. CHILDREN'S RESOURCE CENTER(CRC) PROVIDES CARE AND COORDINATION TO CHILDREN SUSPECTED OF BEING ABUSED AND ENGAGES MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES TO DIAGNOSE, EVALUATE AND TREAT CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE.Desc

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$14,906,267ExpenseAmt
Grant$0GrantAmt
Revenue$1,112,492RevenueAmt
DescPINNACLE HEALTH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICESPINNACLE HEALTH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES (PHEDS) IS A TAX EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ENGAGED IN PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE PINNACLE HEALTH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. EMERGENCY SERVICESTWENTY-FOUR HOUR MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICE IS PROVIDED IN THREE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, (HARRISBURG HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL, AND WEST SHORE HOSPITAL) STAFFED BY PHYSICIANS AND NURSES SPECIALIZING IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL. SERVICES ARE OPEN TO ALL PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP OR ABILITY TO PAY.MEDICAL COVERAGE IS GIVEN FOR COMMUNITY SPORTING EVENTS.CPR TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS.TWENTY-FOUR HOUR EMERGENCY MEDICAL COMMAND IS PROVIDED FOR THE TRI-COUNTY AREA.DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS TREATED 120,840 PATIENTS IN ITS THREE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS. THIS WAS AN INCREASE OF 1% OVER THE PRIOR YEAR WHICH IS ATTRIBUTED TO THE OPENING OF THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT THE NEW WEST SHORE HSOPITAL LATE IN THE FISCAL YEAR.Desc
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Expenses$561,751,747TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
Described In Section501c3Yes (1)DescribedInSection501c3Ind
Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying Activities0LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Temp Or Permanent Endowments0TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd
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 Organizations0GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To Individuals0GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt BondsYes (1)TaxExemptBondsInd
Invest Tax Exempt Bonds0InvestTaxExemptBondsInd
Escrow Account0EscrowAccountInd
On Behalf Of Issuer0OnBehalfOfIssuerInd
Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans0EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd
PY Excess Benefit Trans0PYExcessBenefitTransInd
Loan Outstanding0LoanOutstandingInd
Grant To Related Person0GrantToRelatedPersonInd
Business Rln With Org Mem0BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd
Business Rln With Fam Mem0BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd
Business Rln With Officer Ent0BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd
Deductible Non Cash Contri0DeductibleNonCashContriInd
Deductible Art Contribution0DeductibleArtContributionInd
Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded EntityYes (1)DisregardedEntityInd
Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
Related Organization Ctrl EntYes (1)RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Transaction With Control EntYes (1)TransactionWithControlEntInd
Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org0TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd
Activities Conducted Prtshp0ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd
Schedule O RequiredYes (1)ScheduleORequiredInd
Info In Schedule O Part VYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVInd
IRP Document0IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G0IRPDocumentW2GCnt
Employee5052EmployeeCnt
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
Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
Governing Body Voting Members22GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt
Independent Voting Member17IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business Rln0FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
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 VentureYes (1)InvestmentInJointVentureInd
Written Policy Or ProcedureYes (1)WrittenPolicyOrProcedureInd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldPAStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1WILLIAM H PUGH CFOBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone7172318245PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1409 SOUTH SECOND STAddressLine1
CityHARRISBURGCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code171048700ZIPCode

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (33 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtOfficerOfficerIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd
ROBERT L LYON
DIRECTOR (RESIGNED MAY 2013)0.600.60Yes (X)$0$0$0
GEORGE F GRODE
CHAIRMAN0.900.90Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
FELIX GUTIERREZ MD
DIRECTOR0.3039.70Yes (X)$0$514,313$53,622
M RICHARD KLEIMAN
DIRECTOR0.300.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
DEBORAH S MILLER
DIRECTOR0.600.60Yes (X)$0$0$0
CLARENCE E ASBURY
VICE-CHAIR0.800.80Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
DENNIS WALSH
DIRECTOR0.400.40Yes (X)$0$0$0
BONY R DAWOOD
DIRECTOR0.700.70Yes (X)$0$0$0
STEVEN C KUSIC
DIRECTOR0.800.80Yes (X)$0$0$0
KENNETH OKEN MD
DIRECTOR0.700.70Yes (X)$0$75,000$0
MICHAEL L FERNANDEZ MD
DIRECTOR0.200.20Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN C HICKEY
DIRECTOR0.600.60Yes (X)$0$0$0
CAROLYN KREAMER PHD
DIRECTOR0.500.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL A YOUNG
PRESIDENT/CEO11.3028.70Yes (X)$0$1,238,747$25,574Yes (X)
JOHN CAVANAUGH PHD
DIRECTOR0.300.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
KEVIN KELLY MD
DIRECTOR0.6039.40Yes (X)$0$241,289$22,795
ROGER LEVIN MD
DIRECTOR0.700.70Yes (X)$0$0$0
TINA NIXON
DIRECTOR0.300.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
CYNTHIA TOLSMA
DIRECTOR0.801.10Yes (X)$0$0$0
E GERALD WOODWARD MD
DIRECTOR0.300.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
BARRY KAIN
DIRECTOR0.100.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
DANIEL KAMBIC
DIRECTOR0.300.30Yes (X)$0$110,008$25,739
MICHAEL MURCHIE
DIRECTOR0.500.50Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHRISTOPHER P MARKLEY ESQ
SEC'Y/SR VP STAT SVCC/GEN COUNSEL20.0020.00$0$476,014$29,949Yes (X)
WILLIAM H PUGH
TREASURER/SR VP CORP FIN/CFO24.4015.60$0$749,963$23,090Yes (X)
NANCY HAMMONDS
ASST. TREASURER/CFO29.6010.40$0$226,790$40,988Yes (X)
PHILIP GUARNESCHELLI
SR VICE PRESIDENT/COO24.0016.00$0$758,047$34,618Yes (X)
JOHN DELORENZO
ASSISTANT SECRETARY26.0014.00$0$154,859$17,869Yes (X)
EDWARD HILDREW
ED PHYSICIAN40.00$330,138$0$43,136Yes (X)
FRANK DITRAGLIA
ED PHYSICIAN40.00$454,200$0$5,100Yes (X)
R SCOTT RANKIN
ED PHYSICIAN40.00$480,091$0$27,800Yes (X)
HARRY MATTA
ER PHYSICIAN40.00$425,988$0$54,300Yes (X)
JED SPRUCE SEITZINGER
ER PHYSICIAN40.00$368,945$0$33,749Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$2,059,362TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$4,545,030TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$438,329TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K214IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees Listed0FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityStateContractorAddress/USAddress/StateZIP CodeContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCodeServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
SODEXO
PO BOX 905374CHARLOTTENC28290FOOD SERVICES$18,072,788
SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA INC
PO BOX 640401PITTSBURGHPA15264SOFTWARE SUPPORT SVCS$16,831,311
XTEND HEALTHCARE
500 WEST MAIN STHENDESONVILLETN37075OUTSOURCED BILLING SERVICE$2,366,231
CPTA INC
205 SOUTH FRONT STREETHARRISBURGPA17104TRANSPLANT SERVICES$2,141,877
MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
500 UNIVERSITY DRHERSHEYPA17033MEDICAL SERVICES$2,117,662
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K49CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Federated Campaigns$38,692FederatedCampaignsAmt
Related Organizations$313,310RelatedOrganizationsAmt
Government Grants$4,486,563GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$7,324,562AllOtherContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$12,163,127TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (5 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
PATIENT REVENUE, NET621500$738,187,056$732,997,900$5,189,156
CONTRACTED MEDICAL SERVICES621990$2,247,659$2,247,659
MEDICAL EDUCATION900099$401,923$401,923
MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT900099$396,657$396,657
COMMUNITY PROGRAM INCOME900099$165,640$165,640

Total Oth Program Service Rev TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$253,570TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$253,570RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$741,652,505TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$2,308,139TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$2,308,139ExclusionAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$8,113,088RealAmt

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$10,825,405RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real-$2,712,317RealAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column-$2,712,317TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion-$2,712,317ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$163,438,894SecuritiesAmt
Other$696,826OtherAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$160,226,610SecuritiesAmt
Other$1,886,136OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$3,212,284SecuritiesAmt
Other-$1,189,310OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$2,022,974TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$2,022,974ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
HITECH REPORTING INCENTIVES900099$2,064,884$2,064,884
VENDOR REBATE INCOME900099$997,146$997,146
CAFETERIA SALES900099$241,540$241,540

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$334,210TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$334,210ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$3,637,780OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$759,072,208TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$736,463,349RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$5,189,156UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$5,256,576ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$237,775,777TotalAmt
Program Services$212,930,815ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$24,844,962ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,035,790TotalAmt
Program Services$8,987,160ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,048,630ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$18,595,759TotalAmt
Program Services$16,652,706ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,943,053ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$16,418,630TotalAmt
Program Services$14,703,063ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,715,567ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$70,100,018TotalAmt
Program Services$31,541,965ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$38,558,053ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$285,765TotalAmt
Program Services$145,740ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$140,025ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$53,492TotalAmt
Program Services$52,957ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$535ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$23,053TotalAmt
Management And General$23,053ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$75,857,062TotalAmt
Program Services$59,557,394ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$16,299,668ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$171,424TotalAmt
Program Services$137,618ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$33,806ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,597,730TotalAmt
Program Services$6,326,351ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$271,379ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$8,312,991TotalAmt
Program Services$6,011,950ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,301,041ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$39,944,126TotalAmt
Program Services$31,131,906ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$8,812,220ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$380,307TotalAmt
Program Services$264,049ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$116,258ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,116,386TotalAmt
Program Services$967,772ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$148,614ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$13,778,195TotalAmt
Program Services$11,808,849ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,969,346ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$45,893,323TotalAmt
Program Services$42,021,415ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,871,908ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$13,338TotalAmt
Program Services$9,859ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,479ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES$117,648,891$117,617,360$31,531
TEMP. RESTRICTED DONATI$823,422$411,711$411,711
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS$277,946$243,515$34,431
SAFETY COMPLIANCE$14,980$13,482$1,498

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$258,007TotalAmt
Program Services$214,110ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$43,897ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$664,376,412TotalAmt
Program Services$561,751,747ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$102,624,665ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,134BOYAmt
EOY$2,813EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,043,778BOYAmt
EOY$1,043,071EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$85,037,195BOYAmt
EOY$119,798,012EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$0EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,390,946BOYAmt
EOY$2,094,498EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$11,425,874BOYAmt
EOY$13,949,746EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,525,395BOYAmt
EOY$8,899,715EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$967,473,410LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$475,756,139LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$376,177,753BOYAmt
EOY$491,717,271EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$326,855,888BOYAmt
EOY$246,040,102EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,289,138BOYAmt
EOY$11,638,664EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,853,669BOYAmt
EOY$327,069EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$30,212,452BOYAmt
EOY$48,871,290EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$857,817,222BOYAmt
EOY$944,382,251EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$143,120,451BOYAmt
EOY$143,915,525EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$21,823BOYAmt
EOY$43,743EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$404,515,661BOYAmt
EOY$398,972,228EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$13,075,340BOYAmt
EOY$18,731,965EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$11,387,424BOYAmt
EOY$10,967,736EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$572,120,699BOYAmt
EOY$572,631,197EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$253,919,159BOYAmt
EOY$329,947,539EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,153,612BOYAmt
EOY$20,505,311EOYAmt

Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$19,623,752BOYAmt
EOY$21,298,204EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$285,696,523BOYAmt
EOY$371,751,054EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$857,817,222BOYAmt
EOY$944,382,251EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$94,695,796ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$12,632,077NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$21,273,342OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
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

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$12,711,254OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$12,711,254BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$578,666,164OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$272,337,579DepreciationAmt
Book Value$306,328,585BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$15,292,048OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$9,776,941DepreciationAmt
Book Value$5,515,107BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$295,881,868OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$175,579,579DepreciationAmt
Book Value$120,302,289BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$64,922,076OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$18,062,040DepreciationAmt
Book Value$46,860,036BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$491,717,271TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (4 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES$3,083,722
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS (NET)$3,984,053
PERM. RESTRICTED ASSETS HELD BY PINNACLE HEALTH FOUNDATION$21,298,204
TEMP. RESTRICTED ASSETS HELD BY PINNACLE HEALTH FOUNDATION$20,505,311
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$48,871,290TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
ADVANCES FROM THIRD-PARTY PAYORS$3,809,400
DUE TO THIRD PARTY PAYORS$1,636,772
ACCRUED LONG-TERM SWAP CONTRACT$5,521,564
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$10,967,736TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$761,233,295TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$12,632,077NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Other Revenue-$21,273,342OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported-$8,641,265RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$769,874,560RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$23,053InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Other Revenues Not Included-$10,825,405OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt-$10,802,352RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$759,072,208TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$675,178,764TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Expenses Included$10,825,405OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$10,825,405ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$664,353,359ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$23,053InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$23,053ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$664,376,412TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART X, LINE 2:THE PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM EVALUATES UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS USING A TWO-STEP APPROACH FOR RECOGNIZING AND MEASURING TAX BENEFITS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN AN UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX RETURN AND DISCLOSURES REGARDING UNCERTAINTIES IN TAX POSITIONS. NO ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVALUATION.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:FINANCING FRAMEWORK TRANSFERS -22,503,724. CHANGE IN ADDITIONAL PENSION LIABILITY 43,913,212. INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS - TEMP RESTRICTED 2,230,340. PENSION SETTLEMENT LOSS -44,913,170.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:RENTAL EXPENSES SHOWN NET OF RENTAL INCOME -10,825,405.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:RENTAL EXPENSES SHOWN NET OF RENTAL INCOME 10,825,405.

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

Free Care Oth Percentage FreeCareOthPercentageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
Free Care Other250.000000000000FreeCareOtherPct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (1)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd
Percent400Yes (X)Percent400Ind
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (1)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (1)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed BudgetYes (1)ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Unable To Provide Care0UnableToProvideCareInd
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$10,100,248TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$10,100,248NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01520TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$72,079,968TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$52,032,671DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$20,047,297NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.03020TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$82,180,216TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$52,032,671DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$30,147,545NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.04540TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$4,005,936TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$4,005,936NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00600TotalExpensePct

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$8,514,356TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$8,514,356NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01280TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$146,220TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$146,220NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00020TotalExpensePct

Research ResearchGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$0TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$3,906,385TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$3,906,385NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00590TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$16,572,897TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$16,572,897NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.02490TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$98,753,113TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$52,032,671DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$46,720,442NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.07030TotalExpensePct

Community Support CommunitySupportGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served11470PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$119,561TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$119,561NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00020TotalExpensePct

Coalition Building CoalitionBuildingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served2500PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$21,749TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$21,749NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Health Improvement Advocacy HealthImprovementAdvocacyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served3500PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$137,898TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$137,898NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00020TotalExpensePct

Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served127PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$2,066TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,066NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Persons Served17597PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$281,274TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$281,274NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00040TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense ReportedYes (1)BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$19,804,211BadDebtExpenseAmt
Bad Debt Expense Attributable$6,475,463BadDebtExpenseAttributableAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$132,805,913ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$130,474,926CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall$2,330,987MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cost Accounting SystemYes (X)CostAccountingSystemInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (1)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (1)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd

Management Co And Jnt Ventures ManagementCoAndJntVenturesGrp (4 entries)

Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtOrg Profit Or OwnershipOrgProfitOrOwnershipPctOfcr Etc Profit Or OwnershipOfcrEtcProfitOrOwnershipPctPhysicians Profit Or OwnershipPhysiciansProfitOrOwnershipPct
1 WEST SHORE SURGERY CENTER LTD
SURGICAL CARE - MEDICAL SERVICES0.490000.000000.49000
2 SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY SURGERY CENTER
SURGICAL CARE - MEDICAL SERVICES0.500000.000000.50000
3 WALNUT BOTTOM RADIOLOGY LLC
OUTPATIENT IMAGING SERVICES0.500000.000000.50000
4 RIVER HEALTH ACO
SURGICAL CARE - MEDICAL SERVICES0.700000.000000.30000
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Hospital Facilities3HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp (3 entries)

FacilityFacilityNumAddress Line1USAddress/AddressLine1CityUSAddress/CityStateUSAddress/StateZIP CodeUSAddress/ZIPCodeWebsite AddressWebsiteAddressTxtState LicenseStateLicenseNumLicensed HospitalLicensedHospitalIndGeneral Medical And SurgicalGeneralMedicalAndSurgicalIndTeaching HospitalTeachingHospitalIndResearch FacilityResearchFacilityIndEmergency Room24 HrsEmergencyRoom24HrsInd
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - HARRISBURG
1111 SOUTH FRONT STREETHARRISBURGPA17101WWW.PINNACLEHEALTH.ORG340601Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - CGOH
24300 LONDONDERRY ROADHARRISBURGPA17109WWW.PINNACLEHEALTH.ORG340601Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - WEST SHORE
31995 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAYMECHANICSBURGPA17050WWW.PINNACLEHEALTH.ORG340601Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp (3 entries)

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PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - HARRISBURGPART V, SECTION B, LINE 4: PENN STATE HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTERHOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - CGOHPART V, SECTION B, LINE 4: PENN STATE HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTERHOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - HARRISBURGPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5D: COMMUNITY EVENTS
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - CGOHPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5D: COMMUNITY EVENTS
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - HARRISBURGPART V, SECTION B, LINE 7: PINNACLEHEALTH WILL NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE NEED FOR ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; HOWEVER, THE NEED WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE (PPI) WHICH IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PINNACLEHEALTH AND PENN STATE HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER, CREATED IN 2008. PPI STAFFS A COMPREHENSIVE TEAM OF SPECIALISTS WHO PROVIDE CARE FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS. ADVANTAGES OF PPI EXPERTISE INCLUDE:- LICENSED PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, THERAPISTS, NURSES AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS- PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLANS TO MEET UNIQUE PATIENT NEEDS- THE FULL RANGE OF INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT THERAPIES- MODERN, 74-BED INPATIENT FACILITY- FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS OFFERING OUTPATIENT SERVICESPPI ALSO OFFERS HISPANIC PSYCHIATRIC PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND THERAPY THAT ARE DESIGNED FORADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS IN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY OR GROUP SETTINGS.
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - CGOHPART V, SECTION B, LINE 7: PINNACLEHEALTH WILL NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE NEED FOR ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; HOWEVER, THE NEED WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE (PPI) WHICH IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PINNACLEHEALTH AND PENN STATE HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER, CREATED IN 2008. PPI STAFFS A COMPREHENSIVE TEAM OF SPECIALISTS WHO PROVIDE CARE FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS. ADVANTAGES OF PPI EXPERTISE INCLUDE:- LICENSED PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, THERAPISTS, NURSES AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS- PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLANS TO MEET UNIQUE PATIENT NEEDS- THE FULL RANGE OF INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT THERAPIES- MODERN, 74-BED INPATIENT FACILITY- FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS OFFERING OUTPATIENT SERVICESPPI ALSO OFFERS HISPANIC PSYCHIATRIC PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND THERAPY THAT ARE DESIGNED FORADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS IN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY OR GROUP SETTINGS.
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PART I, LINE 6A:THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS PREPARED BY PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM, THE PARENT ORGANIZATION.
PART I, LINE 7:THE COSTS OF CHARITY CARE AND UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID COSTS ARE CALCULATED BY THE HOSPITAL'S COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE PATIENT. IT UTILIZES HOSPITAL EXPENSES FROM THE GENERAL LEDGER AND REVENUE DETAILS FROM THE PATIENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. EACH DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE HOSPITAL IS CLASSIFIED AS EITHER INDIRECT (OVERHEAD) OR DIRECT (PATIENT CARE AREAS). EXPENSES ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIXED OR VARIABLE AS THEY RELATE TO PATIENT VOLUME. LOGICAL STATISTICS ARE USED TO ALLOCATE OVERHEAD EXPENSES TO THE PATIENT CARE DEPARTMENTS. USING EITHER A RATIO OF COST-TO-CHARGE OR RVUS (RELATIVE VALUE UNITS), THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT ARE ALLOCATED TO THE SERVICES THEY PROVIDE.
PART I, LN 7 COL(F):BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $41,970,682 IS INCLUDED IN NET PATIENT REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII LINE 2A, AND THEREFORE IS NOT INCLUDED FOR THE PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE APPLICABLE EXPENSE PERCENTAGES OF SCHEDULE H.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:WITH A FOCUS ON PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN IMPROVING THE OVERALL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY, PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS VALUES RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND THE ASSETS THEY BRING TO ANY COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS. PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS HELPED CREATE THE DAUPHIN COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP (DCHIP) COMPRISED OF REGIONAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS, PAYORS, COUNTY GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES AND EDUCATION. PHH HAS WORKED COLLABORATIVELY WITH PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR MANY YEARS TO MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY CAPACITY, PROVIDE NECESSARY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AND REDUCE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES. PHH SERVES IN A CONVENING ROLE TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ASSETS THROUGH REFERRAL NETWORKS AND PARTNERSHIPS; SUCH INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE PHARMACY VOUCHER PROGRAM WITH THE HARRISBURG PHARMACY AND WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM TO PROMOTE HEALTH AWARENESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A PREMIUM SYSTEM TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO ADOPT AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES TOGETHER TO LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY COOKING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. BASED ON IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, CONTINUOUS AND FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE TARGETED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND INTO AREAS OF LIMITED ACCESS TO SPECIALTY SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO INFORM AND CHANGE THE HEALTH HABITS OF PARTICIPANTS THROUGH SUCH TOPIC AREAS AS DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION, CANCER, ACCESSING HEALTHCARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SMOKING CESSATION AND NUTRITION. EXAMPLES OF PINNACLEHEALTH'S LEADERSHIP IN BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY ARE:FAITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTION (FCHC) - FORMERLY KNOWN AS CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH NETWORK OR CHNPINNACLEHEALTH SYSTEM KNOWS THAT 70% OF OUR PATIENTS BELONG TO A CONGREGATION IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. THE FCHC IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CONGREGATIONS, THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND THE COMMUNITY. BY NETWORKING WITH THESE SPIRITUAL LEADERS AS PARTNERS, IN FY2014 THE FCHC WORKED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL IN OUR REGION. IN FY2014, THE PINNACLEHEALTH'S BILINGUAL OUTREACH COORDINATOR GAVE SPECIAL FOCUS TO THE LATINO CONGREGATIONS AND ENGAGED MORE THAN 25 LATINO SPIRITUAL LEADERS. AS MEMBERS OF A CONGREGATION, AND AS MEMBERS OF THE FCHC, INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO A WEALTH OF SUPPORT ON ISSUES SUCH AS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND FOLLOW-UP CARE. THE FCHC WORKS WITH CONGREGATIONS TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK TO HELP INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS NAVIGATE THE HEALTH SYSTEM. TRAINED LEADERS AT LOCAL CONGREGATIONS AND AT PINNACLEHEALTH SYSTEM CAN HELP:- PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND HELP GUIDE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.- PROVIDE ADVOCACY TO EMPOWER CONGREGANTS IN HEALTHCARE DECISION MAKING.- CONNECT FAITH COMMUNITIES TO A NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOLLOWING ILLNESS, INJURY, AND HOSPITALIZATION.- CONNECT PEOPLE WITH EDUCATION AND SERVICES THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO MAINTAIN OPTIMAL LEVELS OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING.KEYSTONE COMMUNITY CARE CONTINUUM (KCCC) SINCE 2009, PINNACLEHEALTH HAS COLLABORATED WITH FIVE COMMUNITY CLINICS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND INTEGRATION OF CARE FOR OUR REGION'S NEEDIEST POPULATIONS. THIS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM REQUIRES THE COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION OF NUMEROUS ENTITIES BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TO PINNACLEHEALTH TO ESTABLISH THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PINNACLEHEALTH'S HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (HIE) TO COMMUNICATE CARE, DIAGNOSTIC NEEDS AND RESULTS AMONG THE CONTINUUM OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.TO DATE, THE CONTINUUM PROJECT DISBURSED OVER $100,000 IN FREE CARE FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES TO PATIENTS AT THE HOPE WITHIN CLINIC, BETHESDA MISSION, AND THE COMMUNITY CHECK UP CENTER. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS TO DATE AND PINNACLEHEALTH SYSTEM GOALS, THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THE KCCC PROJECT:- DECREASE READMISSIONS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER PATIENTS FROM 23% TO 18% IN EIGHTEEN MONTHS.- DECREASE PERCENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER PATIENTS WITH ACUITY LEVELS OF 4 OR 5 IN THE ED FROM 55% TO 38% IN EIGHTEEN MONTHS. THIS TRANSFORMATION FROM A TRADITIONAL INPATIENT BASED HEALTH CARE MODEL TO A COLLABORATIVE, PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME MODEL FACILITATES A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, CLINICS AND THE COMMUNITY-BASED PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM. PATIENT CARE IS FACILITATED BY THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATION TEAM USING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND A HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE TO ASSURE THAT PATIENTS GET THE INDICATED CARE WHEN AND WHERE THEY NEED AND WANT IT IN A CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE MANNER.AS A TRUSTED PLACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO GO FOR ACCESS TO PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND INFORMATION, THE PHH AND ITS STAFF OF PROFESSIONALS MEET THE NEEDS OF A DIVERSE POPULATION WITH CULTURAL AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY. THE CHILDREN'S RESOURCE CENTER (CRC) PARTNERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT SERVICES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT, QUALITY CARE IN A SAFE, CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN SUSPECTED OF HAVING BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. THROUGH ONGOING TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY, THE CRC HAS SEEN AN INCREASE IN PARTICIPATION WITH PARTNER AGENCIES IN AN EVER-WIDENING GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA. IN FISCAL YEAR 2014, 845 CHILDREN WERE SERVED ACROSS 25 COUNTIES IN THE CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA REGION. WE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,200 NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS. OUR MAIN SERVICE AREAS ARE DAUPHIN, CUMBERLAND, PERRY, LEBANON, SCHUYLKILL, MIFFLIN, AND JUNIATA COUNTIES.LEAD AND HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM (LHHP)THE LHHP SEEKS TO CREATE SAFE AND HEALTHY HOUSING BY ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES IN HOMES. WHEN HAZARDS ARE PRESENT IN A HOME, THEY CAN AFFECT THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE MOST VULNERABLE SUCH AS CHILDREN AND SENIORS. THE PURPOSE OF THE LHHP IS TO REDUCE HOSPITALIZATIONS, INJURIES, ILLNESSES, OR DEATHS FROM PREVENTABLE HOME HEALTH OR SAFETY RISKS.RESOURCE EDUCATION AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR HIV (REACCH)PINNACLEHEALTH SERVES THE HIV/AIDS POPULATION THROUGH THE RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR HIV (REACCH) CLINIC. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 450 PATIENTS, PRIMARILY IN THE DAUPHIN, CUMBERLAND, OR PERRY COUNTIES. REACCH HAS A HISTORY OF WORKING WITH ETHNICALLY DIVERSE PATIENTS. IN 2014, PATIENTS SELF-IDENTIFIED AS 43% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 43% CAUCASIAN/NON-HISPANIC, 11% HISPANIC, AND 3% MULTI-RACIAL OR OTHER. REACCH ALSO SERVES AN ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE POPULATION. 41% WERE COVERED BY MEDICAID OR MEDICARE AND 11% WERE UNINSURED. IN ORDER TO SERVE AS A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM FOR ALL PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS WITHIN THE SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA REGION, REACCH SEEKS TO REMOVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO CARE. IN 2013 AND 2014 REACCH TESTED HIGH-RISK POPULATIONS IN DAUPHIN COUNTY IN RESPONSE TO THE COUNTY'S HIGH HIV ANNUAL DIAGNOSIS RATE (THIRD ONLY IN THE STATE TO PHILADELPHIA AND DELAWARE COUNTIES) AND TO THE NEED FOR ROUTINE SCREENING FOR AT-RISK POPULATIONS WHO HAVE NO PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER OR INSURANCE. IN 2013 REACCH STARTED A MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO COACH CLIENTS IN GOAL-SETTING AND FACILITATE INSURANCE AND CHARITY CARE APPLICATIONS. IN LATE 2014, 89% OF REACCH CLIENTS HAD AN UNDETECTABLE AMOUNT OF HIV IN THEIR BLOOD, WHICH FACILITATES HEALTH AND LONGEVITY AND REDUCES THE RISK OF HIV TRANSMISSION.
PART III, LINE 4:THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC NOTE ON BAD DEBT EXPENSE; RATHER THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EVALUATE BAD DEBTS BASED ON ITS ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. THE FOOTNOTE RELATED TO THE ALLOWANCE IS SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: "PATIENT RECEIVABLES ARE RECORDED AT THEIR ESTIMATED NET REALIZABLE VALUE. THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS IS ESTIMATED BASED UPON HISTORICAL COLLECTION RATES."THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE ON FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 WAS CALCULATED BY TAKING THE AMOUNT WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT FOR EACH ACCOUNT AND CONVERTING IT TO CHARGES BY APPROPRIATELY ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT BY THE PAYOR REIMBURSEMENT PERCENTAGE FOR THAT ACCOUNT. THEN, THE COST/CHARGE RATIO FOR EACH SPECIFIC ACCOUNT, UTILIZING THE COSTS FROM THE HOSPITAL COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM (DESCRIBED IN DETAIL ABOVE), WAS APPLIED TO THIS CALCULATED PORTION OF THE TOTAL CHARGES. FOR THE PORTION OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE THAT IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY, THE HOSPITAL UTILIZES A HISTORICAL PERCENTAGE PROVIDED BY MEDEANALYTICS, A THIRD PARTY INDEPENDENT COMPANY, ON THE PATIENT'S ESTIMATED INCOME WHICH IS DERIVED BY NORMALIZING DATA FROM MULTIPLE, DISPARATE SOURCES TO DETERMINE WHICH OF THE BAD DEBT ACCOUNTS COULD HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE FOR CHARITY CARE BUT THE PATIENT HAD NOT APPLIED. THIS PATIENT FINANCIAL DATA HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE REASONABLY ACCURATE BASED ON COMPARISONS TO THE PATIENTS' ACTUAL INCOME PER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED FOR THOSE THAT HAVE APPLIED FOR CHARITY CARE. AN OVERALL COST TO CHARGE RATIO WAS THEN APPLIED TO THIS AMOUNT TO ARRIVE AT AN EXPENSE FIGURE.
PART III, LINE 8:THE MEDICARE COSTS WERE DETERMINED BASED ON THE HOSPITALS' COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM ALLOCATION OF COSTS BASED ON THE SERVICES RENDERED.
PART III, LINE 9B:PATIENTS ARE NOTIFIED OF OUR CHARITY CARE POLICY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THERE ARE POSTERS INFORMING PATIENTS OF OUR CHARITY CARE POLICY AND PAMPHLETS OUTLINING THE APPLICATION PROCESS AT ALL THE REGISTRATION SITES. ALL OUR PATIENT ACCOUNT STATEMENTS CONTAIN LANGUAGE THAT INDICATES THERE IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION, THE POLICY AND APPLICATION ARE POSTED ON THE HOSPITAL WEBSITE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. PATIENTS WHO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ARE NOTIFIED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE HOSPITAL'S DECISION. WHEN THE APPROVAL IS DETERMINED, THE APPROPRIATE DISCOUNT IS POSTED TO THE PATIENT'S ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED TO SERVICES FOR THE PREVIOUS EIGHTEEN MONTHS AND SUBSEQUENT SIX MONTHS. THE HOSPITAL'S COLLECTION POLICY CONTAINS PROVISIONS ON THE COLLECTION PRACTICES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS DETERMINED TO FULLY QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE (OVER 96% OF APPROVED CHARGES) NO ADDITIONAL COLLECTION EFFORTS ARE MADE. APPLICANTS APPROVED FOR ONLY PARTIAL DISCOUNT WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE REASONABLE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS ON THEIR BALANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HOSPITAL'S CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY. THIS POLICY DOES PERMIT THE USE OF BOTH INTERNAL COLLECTION STAFF AND EXTERNAL COLLECTION AGENCIES WHO WILL ENGAGE IN STANDARD ACCEPTABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES WHICH INCLUDE PHONE CALLS, MAILINGS AND THE REPORTING OF ITS UNPAID DEBT TO THE CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES; BUT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE HOSPITALS OR ITS CONTRACTED COLLECTION AGENCY ADOPT "EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS" THAT ENTAIL LEGAL COURSE OF ACTION OR JUDICIAL PROCESS SUCH AS LAWSUITS OR LIENS.
PART VI, LINE 2:LED BY THE MISSION EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT, THE CHNA PROCESS REPRESENTS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-WIDE PROCESS THAT CONNECTED MORE THAN 500,000 COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH-RELATED PROFESSIONALS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO EVALUATE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND SOCIAL NEEDS. THE ASSESSMENT UTILIZED SECONDARY DATA COLLECTION, INTERVIEWS WITH KEY COMMUNITY LEADERS, PUBLIC FORUMS AND FOCUS GROUPS TO IDENTIFY HEALTH PROGRAMS AND RISK FACTORS IN THE SERVICE AREA. PINNACLEHEALTH ENGAGED THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO GATHER INPUT AND DOCUMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. THE FOLLOWING TOOLS WERE USED TO ASSESS THE COMMUNITY:COMMUNITY LEADER INTERVIEWSINTERVIEWS WITH FIFTY-EIGHT COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION WERE CONDUCTED TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH NEEDS FROM ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES THAT HAVE A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE POPULATIONS IN THE GREATEST NEED. THE COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPED A LIST OF COMMUNITY LEADERS TO INTERVIEW. INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED WITH AN ARRAY OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF MEMBERS FROM COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, MEMBERS FROM SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL LEADERS, RELIGIOUS GROUPS, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED PROVIDED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH STATUS, RISK FACTORS, SERVICE UTILIZATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE NEEDS, AS WELL AS GAPS AND SERVICE SUGGESTIONS.SECONDARY DATA COLLECTIONSECONDARY DATA WAS COLLECTED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES, INCLUDING: COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020, OFFICE OF APPLIED STUDIES, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF HEALTH STATISTICS AND RESEARCH, PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH, CAPITAL AREA COALITION ON HOMELESSNESS, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CDC), ETC. THE DATA RESOURCES WERE RELATED TO DISEASE PREVALENCE, SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS, AND BEHAVIORAL HABITS. THE DATA WAS BENCHMARKED AGAINST STATE AND NATIONAL TRENDS.DATA WAS ALSO OBTAINED THROUGH TRUVEN HEALTH ANALYTICS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THOMSON REUTERS) TO QUANTIFY THE SEVERITY OF HEALTH DISPARITIES FOR EVERY ZIP CODE IN THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AREA BASED ON SPECIFIC BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE ACCESS. FIVE PROMINENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WERE IDENTIFIED: INCOME BARRIERS, CULTURAL/LANGUAGE BARRIERS, EDUCATIONAL BARRIERS, INSURANCE BARRIERS, AND HOUSING BARRIERS.HAND DISTRIBUTED SURVEYSA HAND-DISTRIBUTION METHODOLOGY WAS EMPLOYED TO DISSEMINATE SURVEYS TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE STUDY AREA. THE SURVEY WAS AVAILABLE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND IN SPANISH. THE ASSISTANCE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WAS VITAL TO THE SURVEY DISTRIBUTION PROCESS. IN TOTAL, 1,279 SURVEYS WERE USED FOR ANALYSIS. OF THESE SURVEYS 1,175 WERE COLLECTED IN ENGLISH, AND 104 SURVEYS WERE COLLECTED IN SPANISH. FOCUS GROUPSNINE FOCUS GROUPS WERE FACILITATED WITHIN THE STUDY AREA WITH AT-RISK HEALTHCARE POPULATIONS. THE FOLLOWING TABLE LISTS THE TARGETED FOCUS GROUPS: 1. HIV/AIDS 2. HOMELESS 3. IMMIGRANT/DISENFRANCHISED 4. OBESE ADULTS/DIABETIC 5. RURAL UNDER-SERVED 6. SENIORS ON A FIXED-INCOME 7. SPANISH-SPEAKING ADULTS 8. VETERANS 9. WORKING-POOR COMMUNITY FORUMSA SERIES OF THREE COMMUNITY FORUMS WERE FACILITATED WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION LEADERS, RELIGIOUS LEADERS, GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS, AND OTHER KEY COMMUNITY LEADERS AT EACH OF THE SPONSORING HOSPITAL/HEALTH SYSTEM LOCATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNITY FORUMS WAS TO PRESENT THE CHNA FINDINGS TO DATE AND TO RECEIVE INPUT WITH REGARD TO THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF THE COMMUNITY. WITH INPUT RECEIVED FROM FORUM PARTICIPANTS, COLLABORATIVE MEMBERS IDENTIFIED THE THREE TOP PRIORITY AREAS AS: HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE. PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS UTILIZES THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' COMMUNITY HEALTH STATUS INDICATORS WHICH PROVIDES DATA THAT CAN BE COMPARED TO PEER COUNTIES ON A STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. IN ADDITION, HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 IDENTIFIES NEARLY 600 OBJECTIVES WITH MORE THAN 1,300 MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL AMERICANS. TO MONITOR PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING INDIVIDUAL OBJECTIVES, HEALTHY PEOPLE RELIES ON DATA SOURCES DERIVED FROM A NATIONAL CENSUS OF EVENTS LIKE THE NATIONAL VITAL STATISTICS SYSTEM AND NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE SURVEYS LIKE THE NATIONAL HEALTH INTERVIEW SURVEY. PINNACLEHEALTH HOSPITALS SEARCHES THE HEALTH INDICATORS WAREHOUSE FOR DATA RELATED TO HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 OBJECTIVES DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS TO DEFINE PRIORITIES THAT ASSIST IN IMPROVING HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY.PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS USES DIRECT PATIENT FEEDBACK, OUTREACH EFFORTS, AND COMMUNITY BASED PARTNERSHIPS TO DETERMINE THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS IN CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN, AND PERRY COUNTIES. THE PRIMARY DATA SOURCES FOR ASSESSING THE UNMET NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT, QUESTIONNAIRES, AND OBSERVATION OF THE PATIENT POPULATION IN PINNACLE'S FOUR CAMPUSES (COMMUNITY, CUMBERLAND, HARRISBURG AND POLYCLINIC), FAMILY CARE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES, OUTPATIENT SURGERY AND IMAGING CENTERS. THROUGH VARIOUS OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDING HEALTH FAIRS, SCREENINGS, LECTURES, AND EDUCATION SESSIONS, DATA IS COLLECTED AND INCLUDED IN ASSESSING THE OVERALL UNMET NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.AS A PART OF THE CHNA PROCESS, OUR TEAM GATHERED BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA. AS A PART OF THE PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION, WE CONDUCTED 58 PHONE INTERVIEWS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS. WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY BASED, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, A HAND-DISTRIBUTED SURVEY WAS DISSEMINATED TO OUR MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. AVAILABLE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, WE RECEIVED 1,279 COMPLETED SURVEYS. IN ADDITION, WE CONDUCTED (9) FOCUS GROUPS IN THE AREAS OF: HIV/AIDS; HOMELESS; IMMIGRANTS/DISENFRANCHISED; OBESE ADULTS/DIABETICS; RURAL UNDERSERVED: SENIORS ON FIXED INCOME; SPANISH SPEAKING ADULTS; VETERANS, AND WORKING POOR. LASTLY, THREE COMMUNITY FORUMS WERE HELD WELCOMING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO REVIEW THE FINDINGS AND ADD COMMENTS OR ADDITIONAL CONCERNS. AFTER REVIEWING THIS DATA AND MAPPING EXISTING INTERNAL AND COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCES, PINNACLEHEALTH DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WITH EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES. PINNACLEHEALTH'S CHNA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (THE PLAN) DESCRIBES THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED, AND THE PRIORITIES CHOSEN TO INCLUDE: (1) HEALTHY LIFESTYLES WITH A FOCUS ON OBESITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/NUTRITION; (2) HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF DIABETES, HEART DISEASE AND CANCER ENSURING THAT THE EDUCATION IS CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN; AND (3) ACCESS TO CARE IN THE AREAS OF SPECIALTY CARE, PRIMARY CARE, DENTAL CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE. FOR EACH PRIORITY, THE PLAN DOCUMENTS PINNACLEHEALTH'S OBJECTIVES, GOALS, AND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMUNITY NEED. THE STRATEGIES ARE SUPPORTED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND WILL BE SUSTAINED BY PINNACLEHEALTH STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING PAYORS AND LOCAL FOUNDATIONS, AND FUNDING FROM THE PINNACLEHEALTH FOUNDATION WHEN APPROPRIATE. AS PINNACLEHEALTH LOOKS TOWARD THE FUTURE, WE ENSURE THAT OUR CORE VALUES OF QUALITY, ACCESS TO CARE AND COORDINATION OF CARE ARE AT THE CENTER OF ALL OF OUR ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES. WE EMBRACE OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THEM TO STRENGTHEN THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS THAT WILL ALLOW OUR PATIENTS TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES. THE PINNACLEHEALTH SYSTEM PRESENTED THE RESULTS OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN SEPTEMBER 2012 AND DEVELOPED AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WITH STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. THE FINAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WAS REVIEWED BY THE MISSION EFFECTIVENESS AND STRATEGIC ISSUES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IN MAY 2013 AND APPROVED BY THE PINNACLEHEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN MAY 2013. THE FINAL APPROVED VERSION OF THE CHNA AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WWW.PINNACLEHEALTH.ORG WEBSITE.IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES, PINNACLEHEALTH HOSPITALS WILL BEGIN THE NEXT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN FALL 2014.
PART VI, LINE 3:PATIENTS ARE INFORMED OF AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE IN NUMEROUS WAYS. SIGNAGE IS POSTED AND PAMPHLETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL THE REGISTRATION SITES INDICATING TO THE PATIENTS THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS WHO ARE SCHEDULED FOR HIGH DOLLAR TESTS AND SURGERIES ARE CONTACTED BY ONE OF THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL COUNSELORS TO DISCUSS THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS ALSO DISCLOSED ON THE HOSPITAL WEBSITE, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION, IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. IN ADDITION, ALL INPATIENTS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF PENNSYLVANIA ARE PROVIDED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE IN THE COMPLETION OF THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION. AS PART OF THE DISCHARGE PROCESS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS ARE SCREENED FOR CHARITY CARE ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HOSPITAL POLICY. LASTLY, INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS INCLUDED ON THE PATIENT BILLING STATEMENTS. PROGRAMS DISCUSSED INCLUDE THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM (MEDICAL ASSISTANCE), HOSPITAL CHARITY CARE PROGRAM, AND FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS.
PART VI, LINE 4:PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS' (PHH) PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (PSA) CONSISTS OF 53 CONTIGUOUS ZIP CODES IN PORTIONS OF 6 COUNTIES IN THE GREATER HARRISBURG AREA OF SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. THE SIX COUNTIES INCLUDE DAUPHIN, CUMBERLAND, PERRY, YORK, LANCASTER AND LEBANON. THE COMMUNITY CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A MIX OF RURAL IN THE OUTLYING COUNTIES, SUBURBAN AND THE URBAN AREA OF THE CITY OF HARRISBURG. THE PSA ACCOUNTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 85 PERCENT OF THE OVERALL ACUTE PATIENT DISCHARGES OF THE HOSPITALS. PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS COMPETES WITH THREE ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS AND 2 REHABILITATION HOSPITALS WITHIN THE PSA. ONE OF THE ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS IS A FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL OWNED BY A LARGE PUBLICLY REGISTERED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. THE SECOND COMPETITOR IS A MEDICAL ACADEMIC HOSPITAL AFFILIATED WITH A LARGE STATE FUNDED PUBLIC UNIVERSITY AND THE FINAL COMPETITOR IS A SMALLER, NON-TEACHING NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL. THE FIRST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY A LARGE PUBLICLY REGISTERED CORPORATION AND THE OTHER REHABILITATION HOSPITAL IS OPERATED BY THE MEDICAL ACADEMIC HOSPITAL OF THE LARGE STATE FUNDED PUBLIC UNIVERSITY ALREADY MENTIONED. THE PSA IN WHICH PHH SERVES HAS 12 CENSUS TRACTS WHICH HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE U.S. HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AS MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS (MUAS). IN ADDITION, IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE WEST OF THE PSA ARE AN ADDITIONAL 5 MINOR CIVIL DIVISIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS MUAS. PHH IS A SIGNIFICANT PROVIDER OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN THE AREAS ADJACENT TO ITS PSA. PHH IS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER FOR THE 49,000 PEOPLE LIVING IN THE CITY OF HARRISBURG. THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) OF THE HOSPITAL IS THE FIRST OPTION FOR A LARGE MAJORITY OF THE CITY RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OPERATE ADULT, CHILDREN, WOMAN AND TEEN PRIMARY CARE CLINICS THAT MAINLY SERVE THE CITY'S MEDICAID AND UNINSURED POPULATION. NEARLY 75% OF THE HARRISBURG CITY POPULATION IS MINORITY, COMPARED TO 30% OF THE COUNTY POPULATION. AFRICAN-AMERICANS/BLACKS COMPRISE 52.4% OF HARRISBURG'S POPULATION AND HISPANICS/LATINOS MAKE UP 18% OF THE CITY'S POPULATION, COMPARED TO 18.6% AFRICAN-AMERICANS/BLACKS AND 7.5% HISPANICS/LATINOS IN DAUPHIN COUNTY AS A WHOLE. NEARLY 17% OF HARRISBURG CITY RESIDENTS SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH IN THE HOME, COMPARED TO 10% OF COUNTY RESIDENTS. FULLY 31.6% OF CITY RESIDENTS HAVE INCOME BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL, WHILE ONLY 12.3% OF COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE INCOME BELOW POVERTY. WHILE THE CITY REPRESENTS 18% OF THE COUNTY POPULATION, IT IS HOME TO 45% OF THOSE WITH INCOMES AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL). NEARLY 26% OF HARRISBURG CITY RESIDENTS RECEIVED FOOD STAMPS/SNAP BENEFITS AT SOME POINT IN THE PAST YEAR, COMPARED TO 9.1% IN THE COUNTY AS A WHOLE.COUNTY HEALTH RAKINGS FOR 2013 SHOWED THAT 12% OF DAUPHIN COUNTY RESIDENTS HAD NO HEALTH INSURANCE. ALTHOUGH INSURANCE COVERAGE RATES FOR MOST OF THE COUNTRY INCREASED BECAUSE OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT'S PROVISIONS EXTENDING PARENT'S INSURANCE TO 18-TO-26-YEAR-OLDS, AN INCREASE IN COVERAGE RATES WAS NOT VISIBLE IN DAUPHIN COUNTY.PINNACLEHEALTH WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR LOCAL FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC), HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE HARRISBURG HIGH-NEED AREA. ZIP CODE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED BY PINNACLE SHOWED THAT THIS SAME POPULATION USES PINNACLEHEALTH AS THEIR PRIMARY HOSPITAL INCLUDING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. IN 2013, 81% OF THOSE SERVED HAD INCOME AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) AND 99% HAD INCOME AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FPL. MORE THAN A THIRD OF THOSE SERVED (34.5%) BY HAMILTON DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE COVERAGE. THIS IS SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN FQHCS IN THE STATE AS A WHOLE, WHERE 26.9% OF PATIENTS SERVED HAD NO INSURANCE. PHH IS ALSO THE MAJOR PROVIDER OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR ALL OF DAUPHIN COUNTY, WHERE THE CITY OF HARRISBURG IS LOCATED, AND ACCORDING TO "COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS," DAUPHIN COUNTY RANKS 38TH OUT OF A TOTAL OF 67 PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES IN AN ASSESSMENT OF THE OVERALL HEALTH OF EACH COUNTY. THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) REPORTS THAT DAUPHIN COUNTY RANKS ABOVE THE STATE OF PA AS A WHOLE IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: LOW BIRTH WEIGHT, BIRTHS TO MOTHERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18, MOTHERS RECEIVING NO PRENATAL CARE IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER, BREAST CANCER INCIDENCE, HEART DISEASE AND DIABETES.
PART VI, LINE 5:PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT SERVES. THE ROLE IS REFLECTIVE IN ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHOSE COMPOSITION IS GREATER THAN 80 PERCENT INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BASED LEADERS. PHH HAS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF. PHH PROVIDES TRAINING FOR BOTH MEDICAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS IN A NUMBER OF SPECIALTIES. PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS HAS ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (ACGME) ACCREDITED RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AS WELL AS AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (AOA) ACCREDITED TEACHING PROGRAMS. PHH USES ITS SURPLUS FUNDS TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND PATIENT CARE AREAS IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING PATIENT SERVICES WHICH MAY NOT BE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY.PINNACLEHEALTH HOSPITALS RECOGNIZES THAT THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY GOES BEYOND THAT OF THE PHYSICAL HEALTH OF ITS MEMBERS. TAKING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, PINNACLEHEALTH SUPPORTS A PLETHORA OF COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS SOCIO-ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO IMPROVED HEALTH. STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COALITION ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOLD SEATS ON BROAD-BASED INITIATIVES SUCH AS PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT, AN EVENT THAT TARGETS THE HARDEST-TO-REACH MEN, WOMEN, TEENS, AND CHILDREN WHO ARE IN SHELTERS, ABOUT TO LEAVE SHELTERS, OR LIVING ON THE STREET. IN SEPTEMBER 2013, THIS EVENT HELPED MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED INDIVIDUALS MOVE FROM CRISIS TO MEANINGFUL AND LASTING SUCCESS. PINNACLE STAFF ALSO HAS A LEAD ROLE IN THE COMPASSIONATE CLOSURES PROGRAM TO ASSIST INDIGENT FAMILIES WITH NO FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO RESPECTFULLY MEMORIALIZE, CREMATE OR BURY THEIR LOVED ONES. A BROAD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP HAS COME TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THIS NEED AND THE PARTNERS ARE: THE VNA OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AND CROSSINGS HOSPICE, THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY CENTER, THE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CENTER, THE PENNSYLVANIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION, PINNACLEHEALTH SYSTEM, THE SALVATION ARMY, THE UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL REGION, DAUPHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CORONER'S OFFICE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CORONER'S OFFICE, THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE. THE MISSION OF THE PARTNERS IS TO OFFER A MEASURE OF COMPASSIONATE CARE BLENDED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR OUR INDIGENT FAMILIES LIVING IN DAUPHIN OR CUMBERLAND COUNTIES WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES. SEVERAL MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2014 INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 108 BED ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL ON THE FREDRICKSEN CAMPUS AT A COST OF $114.4 MILLION; EXPANSION AND RENOVATION FROM SEMI-PRIVATE TO MOSTLY PRIVATE ROOMS AT COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL WITH AN EXPECTED COST OF $25.0 MILLION; RENOVATIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION AT HARRISBURG HOSPITAL TO INCLUDE NEW HEART CATH AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LABS AND A CARDIOTHORACIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT; AND PATIENT ROOM UPGRADES TO MOSTLY PRIVATE ROOMS WITH COSTS ESTIMATED AT $34.0 MILLION; AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CANCER CENTER LOCATED ON THE WEST SHORE FREDRICKSEN CAMPUS WITH A COST OF $20.6 MILLION. THE NEW WEST SHORE HOSPITAL BEGAN OPERATIONS ON MAY 19, 2014 FOLLOWED BY THE OPENING OF THE WEST SHORE CANCER CENTER IN AUGUST 2014.ADDITIONAL PROJECTS INCLUDE MODERNIZING AND UPDATING EXISTING LOCATIONS WITHIN THE PHH SERVICE AREA TO MEET THE PATIENT NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE AND EXPANDING THE UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS BOTH WITHIN PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM AS WELL AS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY-BASED PHYSICIAN PRACTICES OF OUR AREA. AS ONE OF THE LEADING HOSPITALS IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN ACCESS TO CARE AS WE PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE ROLE OF AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL - FROM IN-HOME PRENATAL CARE FOR FIRST TIME MOTHERS TO A LEAD AGENCY ON A REGIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE. TO BRING FOCUS TO OUR MISSION, PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS IS COMMITTED TO SIX STRATEGIC PILLARS: COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE, SERVICE, QUALITY, GROWTH, COMMUNITY, AND FINANCE. GUIDED BY THESE PILLARS, THE SIX INITIATIVES HIGHLIGHTED BELOW ARE KEY EXAMPLES OF OUR COMMITMENT TO BEING A TRUSTED PLACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO GO FOR ACCESS TO PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND INFORMATION: -NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP) - WITH A FOCUS ON PEOPLE AND A DESIRE TO MAKE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EASIER TO NAVIGATE, WE OFFER THIS VOLUNTARY PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES NURSE HOME VISITATION SERVICES TO LOW INCOME, FIRST-TIME MOTHERS. THIS NATIONALLY RENOWNED, EVIDENCE-BASED COMMUNITY HEALTH CURRICULUM TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE FAMILIES.-CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS (CAC) DURING THE LAUNCH OF THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE IN FALL 2013, PINNACLEHHEALTH HOSPITALS DEDICATED TWO STAFF TO THE OPEN ENROLLMENT PROCESS AND SUPPORTED THEIR ROLES AS CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS. PINNACLEHEALTH CACS WERE POSITIONED IN OUR HEALTH CLINICS WHERE MANY UNINSURED AND VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY VISIT OUR HEALTHSYSTEM FOR SERVICES. THE CACS HELPED PEOPLE UNDERSTAND, APPLY, AND ENROLL FOR HEALTH COVERAGE THROUGH THE MARKETPLACE. THE CACS COMPLETED REQUIRED TRAINING, AND COMPLIED WITH PRIVACY AND SECURITY LAWS, AND OTHER PROGRAM STANDARDS. -BRIDGES TO CARE - NEARLY 1,000 CHILDREN AND MORE THAN 6,700 ADULTS IN THE CITY OF HARRISBURG ARE NOT RECEIVING ADEQUATE HEALTH CARE OR DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE. TO ADDRESS THIS GAP IN CARE AND COVERAGE, CAPITAL BLUECROSS, HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER AND PINNACLEHEALTH HAVE PARTNERED WITH DAUPHIN COUNTY ON THIS PROGRAM, WHICH CONNECTS PEOPLE TO MUCH-NEEDED HEALTH CARE.LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2013, THE PROGRAM'S MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY, ENROLL AND COORDINATE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR HARRISBURG AREA CHILDREN UP TO AGE 19 WHO ARE UNINSURED OR MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES FAMILY-CENTERED SUPPORT TO PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF THESE CHILDREN. -DAUPHIN COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP (DCHIP) - WITH A FOCUS ON CREATING A COHESIVE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, WE CONVENE A TEAM OF MULTI-SECTOR, COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS FROM HEALTHCARE, HUMAN SERVICE, GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, FAITH AND PAYOR COMMUNITIES. MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO IMPROVE HEALTH, REDUCE DISPARITIES, AND ADDRESS THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS.-RESOURCE EDUCATION AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR HIV (REACCH) PROGRAM - WITH A FOCUS ON ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE FOR VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WE EMPHASIZE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF THE SPREAD OF HIV FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. REACCH INCLUDES DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS EDUCATION ABOUT HIV DISEASE AND TRANSMISSION, AS WELL AS TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND HOW TO ACCESS THEM.-EAT SMART, PLAY SMART - WITH A FOCUS ON LONG RANGE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES, IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE HEALTH OF OUR CHILDREN IS A FOCAL POINT. A MULTI-STEP, LONG-TERM APPROACH TO PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND PAYORS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ON HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ALTERNATIVES ENSURES SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOR CHANGE. -EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN-SOUTH CENTRAL TASK FORCE - WITH A FOCUS ON PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN IMPROVING THE OVERALL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY, OUR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS ACCESSIBILITY AND CONSIDERATION OF BASIC FAMILY NEEDS INCLUDING SAFETY. THE TASK FORCE COLLABORATES AND COORDINATES BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR RESOURCES FOR REGIONAL SOLUTIONS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES WHEN EVENTS EXCEED THEIR CAPABILITIES.-SMILES - IN JANUARY 2013, PINNACLEHEALTH STARTED WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEMBERS OF THE HARRISBURG AREA DENTAL SOCIETY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO DENTAL SERVICES FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS WITH URGENT DENTAL NEEDS. A NETWORK OF MORE THAN FIFTY VOLUNTEER DENTISTS SPAN THE EAST AND WEST SHORES OF HARRISBURG. ONCE IT IS DETERMINED THAT A PATIENT HAS AN URGENT DENTAL NEED, HE/SHE CAN BE REFERRED TO SMILES USING THE FOLLOWING REFERRAL PROCESS. PINNACLEHEALTH'S DENTAL ACCESS COORDINATOR WILL WORK WITH THE PATIENT AND DENTIST TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO ALLEVIATE THE URGENT NEED. IN 2012, PINNACLE REFERRED CLOSE TO 100 PATIENTS TO VOLUNTEER DENTISTS FOR URGENT DENTAL NEEDS.-FAITH COMMUNITY CONNECTION - A CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH NETWORK DEVELOPED AS A PATIENT NAVIGATION MODEL THAT LINKS BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CHRONIC DISEASES THAT SUPPORTS OUTCOME BASED PLANNING, CARE COORDINATION AND FOLLOW UP OF CARE.
PART VI, LINE 6:PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS IS PART OF THE PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM, A FULLY INTEGRATED, AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM IS COMPRISED OF NINE WHOLLY OWNED ENTITIES AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF AFFILIATED JOINT VENTURES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM IS ENGAGED IN AND CONDUCTS CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE SUPPORT AND BENEFIT OF PINNACLE HEALTH FOUNDATION, AND PROVIDES MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TO AFFILIATED ENTITIES. PINNACLE HEALTH FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN INVESTMENT AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES IS PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN THE PROVISION OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE SERVICES WITHIN PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS AND PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM. THE PINNACLE HEALTH CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE IS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CARDIAC CARE, INCLUDING LEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE BEST CLINICAL OUTCOMES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY LIFE TEAM IS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED, EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES, PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITIES OF THE CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA REGION.PINNACLE HEALTH VENTURES, INC. WAS FORMED AS A RESULT OF THE ACQUISITION OF 100% OF THE STOCK OF TRISTAN ASSOCIATES ON MARCH 1, 2012 AND IS THE SOLE SHAREHOLDER OF PINNACLE HEALTH IMAGING (PHI). PHI LEASES EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS. UNITED HEALTH RISK IS A WHOLLY-OWNED, FOR PROFIT, OFFSHORE CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND UNITED CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA RECIPROCAL RISK RETENTION GROUP IS A WHOLLY-OWNED, FOR PROFIT, VERMONT CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY. BOTH INSURANCE ENTITIES OPERATE FOR THE BENEIFIT OF PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM.RIVER HEALTH ACO IS AN ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE COST, QUALITY, ACCESS, AND PATIENT EXPERIENCE TO CARE FOR A MEDICARE POPULATION IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM IS A 70% MAJORITY PARTNER IN THIS ENTITY.THE PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA REGION THROUGH VARIOUS CHARITY AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES. THE OTHER ENTITIES WITHIN THE SYSTEM, NOT INCLUDING THE HOSPITAL, PROVIDED $349,714 OF CHARITY CARE RECORDED AT CHARGES. THE SYSTEM ENTITIES ARE ALSO ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES. THE FOLLOWING LISTS THE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS PERFORMED WITHIN THE SYSTEM, THAT HAD THEY BEEN PERFORMED AT THE HOSPITAL LEVEL, WOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDABLE ON SCHEDULE H. -PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM - $1,096,183 IN COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS AND CASH AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS. -PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES - $892,302 IN COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, COMMUNITY BASED CLINICAL SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICES -COMMUNITY LIFE TEAM - $83,880 IN SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES-PINNACLE HEALTH FOUNDATION - $775,891 IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS.WERE THE ABOVE COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSES OF $3.2 MILLION INCLUDED IN THE HOSPITAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSES OF $46.7 MILLION, THE PERCENTAGE OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE TO TOTAL EXPENSE WOULD HAVE BEEN 7.51%.
PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATESPA

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Travel For CompanionsYes (X)TravelForCompanionsInd
Club Dues Or FeesYes (X)ClubDuesOrFeesInd
Written Policy Ref T And E ExpnssYes (1)WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation RequiredYes (1)SubstantiationRequiredInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
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 (13 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
FELIX GUTIERREZ MD
DIRECTOR$0$398,423$0$100,787$0$15,103$0$26,400$0$27,222$0$567,935$0$0
MICHAEL A YOUNG
PRESIDENT/CEO$0$729,377$0$361,078$0$148,292$0$12,750$0$12,824$0$1,264,321$0$0
KEVIN KELLY MD
DIRECTOR$0$142,501$0$21,493$0$77,295$0$14,179$0$8,616$0$264,084$0$0
CHRISTOPHER P MARKLEY ESQ
SEC'Y/SR VP STAT SVCC/GEN COUNSEL$0$306,071$0$112,249$0$57,694$0$15,200$0$14,749$0$505,963$0$0
WILLIAM H PUGH
TREASURER/SR VP CORP FIN/CFO$0$487,274$0$190,935$0$71,754$0$15,200$0$7,890$0$773,053$0$0
NANCY HAMMONDS
ASST. TREASURER/CFO$0$157,488$0$51,358$0$17,944$0$24,950$0$16,038$0$267,778$0$0
PHILIP GUARNESCHELLI
SR VICE PRESIDENT/COO$0$458,225$0$171,873$0$127,949$0$15,300$0$19,318$0$792,665$0$0
JOHN DELORENZO
ASSISTANT SECRETARY$0$142,077$0$12,782$0$0$0$602$0$17,267$0$172,728$0$0
EDWARD HILDREW
ED PHYSICIAN$247,411$0$81,390$0$1,337$0$35,700$0$7,436$0$373,274$0$0$0
FRANK DITRAGLIA
ED PHYSICIAN$454,200$0$0$0$0$0$5,100$0$0$0$459,300$0$0$0
R SCOTT RANKIN
ED PHYSICIAN$247,411$0$231,282$0$1,398$0$15,300$0$12,500$0$507,891$0$0$0
HARRY MATTA
ER PHYSICIAN$247,411$0$21,849$0$156,728$0$37,350$0$16,950$0$480,288$0$0$0
JED SPRUCE SEITZINGER
ER PHYSICIAN$266,947$0$101,998$0$0$0$15,300$0$18,449$0$402,694$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 1ATHE ORGANIZATION PAYS FOR THE CEO'S CLUB DUES, WHICH ARE REPORTABLE AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. THE CEO'S SPOUSE ACCOMPANIED THE CEO ON INFREQUENT TRIPS WHERE THE PRESENCE OF THE SPOUSE WAS EXPECTED. RELATED COSTS WERE MINIMAL AND WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE CEO'S COMPENSATION.
PART I, LINE 1BTHERE IS A WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF CLUB DUES, HOWEVER, THERE IS NO WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING COMPANION TRAVEL. THE INFREQUENCY OF THE TRAVEL AND THE DE MINIMIS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITY WERE DEEMED NOT TO RISE TO THE LEVEL WHERE A WRITTEN POLICY WAS CONSIDERED NECESSARY.
PART I, LINE 3PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS RELIES ON PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO. METHODS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION INCLUDE: * COMPENSATION COMMITTEE * INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT * COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY * APPROVAL BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD
PART I, LINE 4BDR. FELIX GUTIERREZ IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS EMPLOYED AS A CARDIOLOGIST IN A RELATED ENTITY. HE WAS COVERED BY A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN IN CALENDAR YEAR 2013 AT A TOTAL COST OF $16,200. MICHAEL YOUNG PARTICIPATES IN A SPLIT INTEREST LIFE INSURANCE POLICY WHEREBY THE ORGANIZATION PAYS THE PREMIUMS AND MR. YOUNG REPORTS THE PREMIUMS AS OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION. UPON MR. YOUNG'S DEATH, THE ORGANIZATION WILL RECOVER ITS PREMIUMS BEFORE ANY PROCEEDS ARE RELEASED TO THE BENEFICIARIES.
PART I, LINE 7THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD WITH ASSISTANCE FROM AN INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE ADVISOR ESTABLISHES A COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY TO COMPENSATE LEADERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AT THE MARKET MEDIAN WITH AN INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THE 75TH PERECENTILE OF THE MARKET FOR THEIR POSITION. THE INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY IS DIVIDED BETWEEN PERSONAL GOALS AND SYSTEM LEVEL GOALS. ALL GOALS ARE MEASURABLE AND ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE, PATIENT SAFETY, PATIENT EXPERIENCE, AND MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES. PERFORMANCE IS REWARDED AT THREE LEVELS; THRESHOLD (IMPROVEMENT OVER THE BASELINE), TARGET (SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT OVER THE PRIOR YEAR) AND OPTIMUM (STRETCH).

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp (3 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdBond Issuer EINBondIssuerEINCUSIPCUSIPNumBond IssuedBondIssuedDtIssue PriceIssuePriceAmtPurposePurposeDescDefeasedDefeasedIndOn Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuerIndPool FinancingPoolFinancingInd
DAUPHIN COUNTY GENERAL AUTHORITY
A23233694923825ECL62009-06-24$187,538,449REFUND SERIES 2004, 2005 & 2007, SWAP TERMINATION, CAPITAL PROJECTS000
DAUPHIN COUNTY GENERAL AUTHORITY
B23233694923825ECY82011-06-28$100,000,000REFUND 2009B NOTES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS000
DAUPHIN COUNTY GENERAL AUTHORITY
C23233694923825EDB72012-08-07$135,249,990CAPITAL PROJECTS000

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp (3 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdRetiredRetiredAmtTotal ProceedsTotalProceedsAmtIn Reserve FundInReserveFundAmtIssuance Costs From ProceedsIssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmtCapital ExpendituresCapitalExpendituresAmtOther Spent ProceedsOtherSpentProceedsAmtSubstantial CompletionSubstantialCompletionYrCurrent RefundingCurrentRefundingIndAdvance RefundingAdvanceRefundingIndFinal Allocation MadeFinalAllocationMadeIndAdequate Books And Rec MaintAdequateBooksAndRecMaintIndCapitalized InterestCapitalizedInterestAmtUnspentUnspentAmt
A$19,641,212$187,538,449$14,590,708$2,962,259$6,775,515$168,307,0002009Yes (1)0Yes (1)Yes (1)
B$4,175,000$100,000,000$279,272$27,640,702$70,000,0002012Yes (1)0Yes (1)Yes (1)
C$135,249,990$1,512,711$122,255,6682014000Yes (1)$10,851,923$668,893

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp (3 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdOwning Bond Financed PropertyOwningBondFinancedPropertyIndAny Lease ArrangementsAnyLeaseArrangementsIndMgmt Contract Bond Fincd PropMgmtContractBondFincdPropIndEngage Bond Counsel ContractsEngageBondCounselContractsIndAny Research AgreementsAnyResearchAgreementsIndPrivate Bus Use By OthersPrivateBusUseByOthersPctPrivate Bus Concerning UBIPrivateBusConcerningUBIPctTotal Private Business UseTotalPrivateBusinessUsePctBond Iss Meet Prvt Sec Pymt TestBondIssMeetPrvtSecPymtTestIndChange In Use Bond Financed PropChangeInUseBondFinancedPropIndProcs Nonqualified Bond RemdtdProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdInd
A00Yes (1)Yes (1)00.000000.006800.0068000Yes (1)
B00Yes (1)Yes (1)00.000000.000000.0000000Yes (1)
C00Yes (1)Yes (1)00.000000.000000.0000000Yes (1)

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp (3 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
A000Yes (1)0000Yes (1)
B000Yes (1)Yes (1)000Yes (1)
C000Yes (1)0000Yes (1)

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp (3 entries)

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

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceDATE REBATE COMPUTATION PERFORMEDFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationISSUER NAME: DAUPHIN COUNTY GENERAL AUTHORITY DATE THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED: 06/24/2014 ISSUER NAME: DAUPHIN COUNTY GENERAL AUTHORITY DATE THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED: 07/01/2013 ISSUER NAME: DAUPHIN COUNTY GENERAL AUTHORITY DATE THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED: 09/30/2014ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2UTILIZING PROCEEDS FROM THE SERIES A REVENUE BONDS OF 2012, PINNACLEHEALTH HOSPITAL UNDERTOOK A PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW APPROXIMATELY 200,000 SQUARE FOOT, 108 BED PRIVATE ROOM ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL ON THE FREDRICKSON CAMPUS LOCATED IN HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP PENNSYLVANIA. KNOWN AS THE WEST SHORE HOSPITAL, THIS FACILITY WAS COMPLETED AND OPENED IN MAY 2014 PROVIDING CONVENIENT ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR THE RESIDENTS IN AND AROUND CUMBERLAND AND PERRY COUNTIES.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1:PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM, THE PARENT ENTITY OF A GROUP OF TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, IS THE COMMON REPORTING AGENT FOR THE GROUP AND FILES ALL 1099 FORMS FOR PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION (EIN 25-1778658).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7AAS SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION, PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM SHALL ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BTHE FOLLOWING POWERS ARE RESERVED TO THE SOLE MEMBER, PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM: TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE: ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS STRATEGIC PLANS BORROWINGS OR EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION, MERGER, OR CONSOLIDATION THE SALE, PLEDGING, LEASING OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $500,000 THE CREATION OR ACQUISITION OF ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE ADDITION OR DELETION OF CLINICAL CENTERS OF EMPHASIS ANY CONTRACT WITH AN UNRELATED PARTY FOR MANAGEMENT OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ACTIVITIES INVESTMENT POLICIES UNBUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO SELECT THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO ESTABLISH AN OBLIGATED GROUP FOR FINANCING PURPOSES TO ADOPT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 FOR PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM AND SUBSIDIARIES IS DELEGATED TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE ARE PROVIDED WITH A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ON THE IRS FORMS 990 OF THE PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, INCLUDING PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS, PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES, PINNACLE HEALTH FOUNDATION, AND COMMUNITY LIFE TEAM BEFORE THE RETURNS ARE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. IN ADDITION, EACH MEMBER OF EACH RESPECTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE GIVEN ACCESS TO VIEW THEIR INDIVIDUAL FORM 990 VIA A SHARED, PASSWORD-PROTECTED WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CIN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES TO PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM AND SUBSIDIARIES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "PHS"), COVERED PERSONS SHALL SEEK TO ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF PHS, AND SHALL EXERCISE GOOD FAITH, LOYALTY, DILIGENCE AND HONESTY. A COVERED PERSON IS ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO SERVES IN A FIDUCIARY CAPACITY TO, OR WHO HAS LEGAL AUTHORITY TO REPRESENT OR OBLIGATE, THE PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS. COVERED PERSONS ALSO INCLUDE A) IMMEDIATE FAMILIES (SPOUSES, CHILDREN, SIBLINGS, PARENTS, OR SPOUSE'S PARENTS), B) ANY ORGANIZATION IN WHICH THEY OR THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY I) HAVE A MATERIAL FINANCIAL OR BENEFICIAL INTEREST, OR II) SERVE AS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, AGENT, ATTORNEY OR SIMILAR CAPACITY. A COVERED PERSON SHALL DISCLOSE ANY BUSINESS OR PERSONAL INTERESTS OR RELATIONSHIPS WHICH MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE INTERESTS OF PHS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO (A) ENGAGING IN OR SEEKING TO BE ENGAGED IN (I) THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES OR (II) THE DELIVERY OF GOODS OR SERVICES TO PHS, OR (B) ANY TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH PHS WHICH WOULD RESULT IN BENEFIT TO COVERED PERSONS. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE PHS BOARD REVIEWS ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND DETERMINES WHETHER EACH DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD IS INDEPENDENT. COVERED PERSONS WHO ARE DIRECTORS MUST COMPLY WITH THE PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE AND APPLYING DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE REQUIREMENTS. COVERED PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER, AND THE PHS BOARD OR COMMITTEE MUST APPROVE, AUTHORIZE, OR RATIFY THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE NON-INTERESTED DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT AT A MEETING THAT HAS A QUORUM. VIOLATIONS OF THIS STATEMENT OF POLICY MAY SUBJECT COVERED PERSONS TO APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS, INCLUDING REMOVAL FROM THEIR POSITIONS WITH PHS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM ("PHS") BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN EXECUTIVE AND PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION TO BE APPROVED BY THE PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL FOLLOW A DILIGENT PROCESS THAT MEETS REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS AND PROMOTES EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, CONSISTENT WITH THE PHS COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. 1. FOLLOW A PROCESS THAT ESTABLISHES AND MAINTAINS A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR ALL EXECUTIVES AND PHYSICIANS POTENTIALLY SUBJECT TO INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS. 2. PREPARE MINUTES FOR EACH MEETING TO RECORD THE TERMS OF THE COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS AND THE PROCESS FOLLOWED IN REACHING THOSE DECISIONS. THESE MINUTES MUST INCLUDE INDICATIONS THAT THE COMMITTEE IS FOLLOWING GOOD PRACTICES IN DEALING WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND IN OBTAINING AND RELYING ON APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA ON TOTAL COMPENSATION. 3. SELECT AND DIRECTLY ENGAGE AND SUPERVISE ANY CONSULTANT HIRED BY PHS TO ADVISE THE COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE AND PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION. 4. PERIODICALLY EVALUATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THIS CHARTER AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROCESS THE COMMITTEE USES IN GOVERNING EXECUTIVE AND PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION AND REPORT THIS EVALUATION TO THE BOARD. 5. PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE COMMITTEE'S ACTIONS. 6. MONITOR CHANGES IN LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS TO SEE THAT PHS COMPLIES WITH THEM. 7. SEEK OUTSIDE REVIEW OF COMMITTEE OPERATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE IRS REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS. 8. REVIEW ACTUAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROVIDED TO CONFIRM CONSISTENCY WITH COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES A COPY OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH THE STATE REGISTRATION FILED WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREAU OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD AND CAN BE VIEWED AT THE BUREAU OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GPHYSICIAN FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,654,023. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,307,205. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,961,228. OUTSOURCING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,282,517. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,930,467. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 31,212,984. CLEANING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,820,232. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,497,124. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,317,356. LAB FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,256,765. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,256,765. RESIDENT ROTATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,201,526. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,201,526. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 20,342,331. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,564,872. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 27,907,203.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:PENSION SETTLEMENT LOSS -44,913,170. CHANGE IN ADDITIONAL MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY 43,913,212. FINANCING FRAMEWORK TRANSFERS -22,503,724. INTERCOMPANY TRANFERS - TEMP RESTRICTED 2,230,340.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Disregarded Entities IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1CityUSAddress/CityStateUSAddress/StateZIP CodeUSAddress/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdTotal IncomeTotalIncomeAmtEnd Of Year AssetsEndOfYearAssetsAmtBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1
PINNACLE HEALTH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES LLC
409 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA17105861057582MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICESPA-$6,912,825$1,656,180PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALISTS SERVICES LLC
409 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA17105HOSPITALISTS SERVICESPA$4,814,076$1,085,978PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (4 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1CityUSAddress/CityStateUSAddress/StateZIP CodeUSAddress/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1
PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM
409 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA171058700251778658MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES FOR RELATED EXEMPT ORGSPA501(C)(3)LINE 11C, III-FIN/A0
PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES
409 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA171058700251709054PHYSICIAN SERVICESPA501(C)(3)LINE 30PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM
PINNACLE HEALTH FOUNDATION
409 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA171058700222691718INVESTMENT AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONSPA501(C)(3)LINE 11B, II0PINNACLE HEALTH SYSTEM
COMMUNITY LIFE TEAM
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WEST SHORE SURGERY CENTER LTD
409 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA171058700251821415SURGICAL CARE - MEDICAL SERVICESPASEE PART VII - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRELATED$1,117,416$1,101,889000.49000
RIVER HEALTH ACO LLC
409 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA171058700462567488MEDICAL SERVICESPAN/A
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER
409 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA171058700251847818SURGICAL CARE - MEDICAL SERVICESPAN/A

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UNITED CENTRAL PA RISK RETENTION GROUP
76 ST PAUL STREET SUITE 500BULINGTONVT054014477134224033CAPTIVE INSURANCEVTN/AC0
UNITED HEALTH RISK LTD
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PINNACLE HEALTH CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE
PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA17105320321362PHYSICIAN SERVICESPAN/AC0
PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA17105800771040PHYSICIAN SERVICESPAN/AC0
PINNACLE HEALTH VENTURES INC
PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA17105611677624HOLDING COMPANYPAN/AC0
PINNACLE HEALTH IMAGING INC
PO BOX 8700HARRISBURGPA17105231718571IMAGING SERVICESPAN/AC0
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Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
WEST SHORE SURGERY CENTER LTD
A$552,532FMV
WEST SHORE SURGERY CENTER LTD
R$749,372FMV

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

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Form And Line ReferenceFORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART IIIFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationWEST SHORE SURGERY CENTER IS OWNED BY THE FOLLOWING RELATED ENTITIES: PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS - 49% PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES - 2% THE REMAINING 49% IS OWNED BY A NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL PHYSICIANS. PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS' 49% OWNERSHIP PERCENTAGE DOES NOT RESULT IN ANY DIRECT CONTROLLING ENTITY; HOWEVER, COMBINED WITH THE OWNERSHIP PERCENTAGE OF PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES, A RELATED ENTITY, THERE IS MORE THAN 50% CONTROL AMONG THE RELATED GROUP.ExplanationTxt