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        <Explanation>WHEN AN UNINSURED PATIENT FIRST REGISTERS FOR SERVICES, THE REGISTRAR IDENTIFIES THE SERVICES TO BE OFFERED AND REQUESTS PAYMENT FOR THOSE SERVICES PRIOR TO SENDING the PATIENT TO THE DEPARTMENT. IF THE PATIENT IS UNABLE TO PAY, THE ELIGIBILITY DEPARTMENT IS NOTIFIED AND THE PATIENT IS ESCORTED TO THAT DEPARTMENT WHERE THEY ARE SCREENED FOR A FUNDING SOURCE. IF IT IS IDENTIFIED THAT PATIENT DOES QUALIFY, APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED, AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION IS REQUESTED PRIOR TO SERVICES BEING RENDERED. THE DOCUMENTS ARE THEN FORWARDED TO THE ON-SITE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER WHO VERIFIES ALL DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETE. IF NO FUNDING SOURCE CAN BE IDENTIFIED, THE PATIENT IS SCREENED FOR THE FACILITIES CHARITY CARE PROGRAM. IF THEY QUALIFY, A CHARITY FINANCIAL CLASS IS ASSIGNED AND SERVICES RENDERED.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL OWNS AND OPERATES A HOSPITAL IN DEL RIO, TEXAS. THE HOSPITAL'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA CONSISTS OF VAL VERDE COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 50,000.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>EVERY MONTH VVRMC HOSTS A COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION SERIES PRESENTATION. THE PRESENTATIONS ARE ADVERTISED ON OUR WEBSITE, IN THE DEL RIO NEW HERALD, AND ON LOCAL RADIO STATIONS. THEY ARE PRESENTED BY DOCTORS AND/OR EXPERTS IN CERTAIN FIELDS OF INTEREST. THE PRESENTATIONS COVER VARIOUS TOPICS TO HELP EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ON IMPORTANT HEALTH ISSUES. THE PRESENTATIONS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC; ON AVERAGE 40 PEOPLE ATTEND. THIS PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED IN OCTOBER 2009. IT HAS GROWN IN POPULARITY IN TERMS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN PRESENTING AND THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES. VVRMC IMPLEMENTED AN IN-HOUSE EMERGENCY MEDICAL (EMS) ACADEMY. WITHIN THE EMS DEPARTMENT THERE ARE DISPATCHERS, THREE LEVELS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS - BASIC, INTERMEDIATE AND PARAMEDICS, AND CREW CHIEFS. THE GOAL OF THE EMS ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS TO PARAMEDICS. THE EMS ACADEMY IS A MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND OUR HOSPITAL. VVRMC LAUNCHED A SLEEK NEW WEBSITE IN SEPTEMBER 2010. AT VVRMC.ORG, YOU CAN SEARCH FOR HEALTH ADVICE AND GET INFORMATION TO HELP MAKE SMART DECISIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU CAN SEARCH FOR A PHYSICIAN WHO WILL MEET YOUR HEALTH CARE NEEDS - SEARCH BY NAME OR SPECIALTY, OR BROWSE A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR PHYSICIANS. THE VVRMC WEBSITE GIVES YOU ACCESS TO THE LATEST NEWS AND A WEALTH OF HEALTH INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THE HEALTH INFORMATION LIBRARY IS SEARCHABLE BY KEYWORD AND TOPIC AND INCLUDES TOPICS SUCH AS WOMEN'S HEALTH, SENIOR'S HEALTH, MEN'S HEALTH, AND CHILDREN AND PARENTING. YOU CAN ALSO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR SERVICES. IN OCTOBER 2010, VVRMC PUBLISHED ITS FIRST ISSUE OF "KEEPING WELL". "KEEPING WELL" IS MAILED TO THE COMMUNITY OF DEL RIO AND ITS NEIGHBORS INCLUDING BRACKETTVILLE. "KEEPING WELL" IS A FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PUBLICATION. AS PART OF OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, "KEEPING WELL" PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES TARGETED SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR UNIQUE COMMUNITY INCLUDING INFORMATION ON DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, ALZHEIMER'S, NUTRITION, AND ARTHRITIS, TO NAME A FEW. "KEEPING WELL" IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY IN THE MONTHS OF JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, AND OCTOBER. IT IS PRINTED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE CONTENT IS WRITTEN BY EXPERIENCED MEDICAL WRITERS TO INCLUDE RELEVANT, ENGAGING STORIES WITH RELIABLE AND PRACTICAL CONTENT. VVRMC ENCOURAGES SUPPORT OF VARIOUS NON-PROFITS ESPECIALLY RELAY FOR LIFE AND UNITED WAY. MORE THAN $12,000 WAS RAISED FOR THE CURRENT RELAY FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN AND MORE THAN $21,000 WAS RAISED FOR THE UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN. VVRMC PARTICIPATES IN NUMEROUS HEALTH FAIRS INCLUDING THE OLDER AMERICAN HEALTH FAIR, THE ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR, ANDALE DEL RIO, AND THE AMISTAD BINATIONAL HEALTH COUNCIL WELLNESS EXPO, TO NAME A FEW. VVRMC ALSO PROVIDES THE MEDIC SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY RUN FUNDRAISERS, SUCH AS THE ANDALE DEL RIO AND CHILLY 5K, FREE OF CHARGE. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN INSTITUTED: COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES FOCUS GROUPS - SMALL GROUPS MEET TO DISCUSS HOSPITAL CHARGES OUTPATIENT DIABETIC EDUCATION BREAST FEEDING CLASSES AFTER HOURS/WEEKEND CLINICS TO MEET COMMUNITY'S NEED GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP SAFE KIDS - CAR SEAT PROGRAM, HELMET/BICYCLE SAFETY, WATER/SWIMMING SAFETY EDUCATION FIRE SAFETY POISON PREVENTION HYPOTHERMIA PREVENTION HOSPICE PROGRAM (SERVES TWO COUNTIES) CHILD BIRTH CLASSES</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>VAL VERDE HOSPITAL CORPORATION D/B/A VAL VERDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (THE MEDICAL CENTER) IS A 93 BED ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL THAT PROVIDES INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, EMERGENCY CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN DEL RIO, TEXAS, AND AREAS SURROUNDING VAL VERDE COUNTY. VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (VVCHD) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL CENTER. DURING 2011, THE MEDICAL CENTER FORMED VAL VERDE HEALTH CLINIC D/B/A AMISTAD MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS (THE CLINIC), A 501A CORPORATION, FORMED PRIMARILY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PHYSICIAN SERVICES TO THE MEDICAL CENTER'S PATIENTS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>N/A</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $12,030,094 WAS INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A), BUT WAS SUBTRACTED FROM TOTAL EXPENSE FOR THE CALCULATION OF "PERCENT OF TOTAL EXPENSE" IN THIS COLUMN.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>DELEGATION OF CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, section a, line 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEMS PROVIDES CERTAIN FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND MANAGERIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE HOSPITAL. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS LISTED ON PART VII ARE COMPenSATED BY METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEMS: MARC STRODE $162,854 THOMAS GRIMERT $109,690 ANDREW WILLIAMS no compensation during calendar year 2012 FORREST WHICHARD $178,640</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE MEMBER, VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SHALL APPOINT CLASS A DIRECTORS FROM IT'S OWN BOARD ANNUALLY. THE MEMBER SHALL APPOINT TWO CLASS B DIRECTORS INITIALLY AND THEN SHALL APPOINT ONE CLASS B DIRECTOR ANNUALLY THEREAFTER.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FOLLOWING AMENDED BYLAWS ENACTED IN JULY 2010, THE BOARD SHALL REQUIRE APPROVAL by THE NEW MEMBER VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL district, FOR THE FOLLOWING DECISIONS: A. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OR ANY CHANGES IN THE ACTIVITIES, PHILOSOPHY, MISSION OR PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION AS SET BY A MEMBER. B. ANY AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION. C. ANY AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF ANY SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION. D. THE CREATION OF, OR INVESTMENT IN, ANY SUBSIDIARY ENTITY, PArTNERSHIP OR VENTURE. E. ANY AMENDMENT, REVISION OR TERMINATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT OF ANY PARTNERSHIP OR REGULATIONS OF ANY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO WHICH THE CORPORATION IS A PARTY. F. THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION. G. ALL MATERIAL EXPENDITURE DEVIATIONS, WHICH IS DEFINED AS $100,000 IN ANY SINGLE OR SERIES OF TRANSACTIONS, FROM THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET. H. ALL EXPENDITURE DEVIATIONS FROM THE ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET. I. THE PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF ANY REAL PROPERTY BY THE CORPORATION. J. ANY DEBT OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT OF THIS CORPORATION FOR AN AMOUNT THAT EXCEEDS $100,000 THAT IS NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THE CORPORATION'S ANNUAL OPERATING OR CAPITAL BUDGETS. K. THE MERGER, DISSOLUTION, OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE CORPORATION OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION. L. THE SELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BOARD MEMBERS, WHETHER WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>THE DETAILED REVIEW PROCESS OF THE FORM 990</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SEcTION B, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE FORM 990. ONCE PREPARED THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL ACCOUNTANTS AND CFO PERFORM A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPLIANCE WITH WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THROUGH FEBRUARY 2010, THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE PROCESS ADMINISTERED BY ITS PARENT, VHA SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTH CORPORATION (CHC), WHICH REQUIRES ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES AND OTHER MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS ("COVERED PERSONS") TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. PURSUANT TO THE POLICY, A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS CIRCULATED ANNUALLY TO COVERED PERSONS IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL MUST DISCLOSE TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY RESULT IN A CONFLICT. COVERED PERSONS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO NOTIFY THE BOARD, APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICE, GENERAL COUNSEL, OR THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE GOVERNING BODY AS NECESSARY. WHEN NECESSARY, THE BOARD CHAIR OR APPROPRIATE BOARD COMMITTEE MAY APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON(S) OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND RECOMMEND ALTERNATIVES TO THE APPLICABLE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT OR OTHERWISE DETERMINE IF THE CONFLICT CAN BE RESOLVED. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS REASONABLE. THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MAKES THE DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OPERATING UNDER A CONFLICT IS NOT PERMITTED TO BE PRESENT OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTE ON ANY MATTER TO WHICH THE CONFLICT RELATES. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A COVERED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND AFTER INVESTIGATION THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT THE COVERED PERSON FAILED TO DISCLOSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE ORGANIZATION TAKES APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY OR CORRECTIVE ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, TERMINATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S MEMBERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTRACT. THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONTINUED TO FOLLOW A SIMILAR PROCESS AFTER FEBRUARY 2010. THE FACILITY OR DIVISION ECO OR THE SVP AND CHIEF ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER WILL REVIEW DISCLOSURES WITH SUPERVISORS AND DETERMINE WHICH REQUIRE FURTHER ACTION. SUPERVISORS WILL DISCUSS NECESSARY ACTION WITH THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A &amp; B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED AN INTERNAL PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. HUMAN RESOURCES ANNUALLY USES MARKET SURVEYS FOR BASE PAY, PRIMARILY TSHRAE SURVEY TOOL WHICH INCLUDES 125 HOSPITALS IN TEXAS WITH 42 IN VVRMC'S REGION. PAY RANGES ARE ESTABLISHED BY HUMAN RESOURCES AND APPROVED BY SENIOR DIRECTORS FOR EACH PAY GRADE BASED ON THE MARKET SURVEYS. HUMAN RESOURCES WILL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM ANNUALLY TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, LEVEL OF ENTERPRISE PAY, EXPENSE TO BUDGET, EE ADJUSTMENTS FOR MERIT/MARKET RECOGNITION AND NEW HIRES INCENTIVES.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PROFESSIONAL FEES $3,318,347 CONTRACT LABOR $2,545,081 PURCHASED SERVICES $2,065,467 COLLECTION FEES $1,036,454 CONSULTANT FEES $15,316 --------------- TOTAL $8,980,665</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IV LINE 12 AND PART XII, LINE 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS ANSWERED "NO" TO THE QUESTIONS REGARDING AN AUDIT IN PART XII AND PART IV, line 12B. THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF AN AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013. HOWEVER, AT THE TIME OF FILING THIS RETURN, THE AUDIT IS NOT YET COMPLETE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ATTACHED A COPY OF ITS MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 TO THE FORM 990 AND ANSWERED YES TO PART IV, line 20B.</Explanation>
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