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GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL (EIN 23-1352187)
Tax period
2011-07-01 to 2012-06-30
Filed
2013-02-12
IRS object ID
201310439349301021
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2013-02-12T13:00:03-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN232932984EIN

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Address Line1400 MARKET STREETAddressLine1
CityWILLIAMSPORTCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code17701ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN231352187EIN

Name Name

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Phone7172427650Phone

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Address Line1400 HIGHLAND AVENUEAddressLine1
CityLEWISTOWNCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code17044ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameRANDY TEWKSBURYName
TitleVP OF FINANCE, CFOTitle
Phone7172427650Phone
Date Signed2013-02-07DateSigned
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NameJULIUS C GREEN CPA JDName
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Phone5703236023Phone
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Tax Year2011TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Publications Or Broadcast0PublicationsOrBroadcast
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Not Described In501c30NotDescribedIn501c3

Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV

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IdentifierEXPLANATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES:Identifier
Return ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:ReturnReference
ExplanationA PORTION (25.82%) OF OUR ANNUAL DUES PAID TO THE HOSPITAL AND HEALTHSYSTEM ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA (HAP) IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING EXPENSES. A PORTION (23.76%) OF OUR ANNUAL DUES PAID TO THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (AHA) IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING EXPENSES.Explanation

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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BLUE CROSS CURRENT FINANCING ADVANCE$381,800
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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (6 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:PART V, LINE 4:THE EARNINGS ON THE FRIENDS LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND WILL BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF CAPITAL AND BUILDING EXPENDITURES. NO EXPENDITURES CAN BE MADE UNTIL THE FUND REACHES $1,000,000 AND THEN ONLY THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT CAN BE USED FOR THOSE PURPOSES. THE EARNINGS ON THE SCHOOL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LEWISTON HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING STUDENTS SELECTED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE BASED ON ESTABLISHED CRITERIA.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X:THE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY. MEASUREMENT OF THE TAX UNCERTAINTY OCCURS IF THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD HAS BEEN MET. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO TAX UNCERTAINTIES THAT MET THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD IN 2012 AND 2011. THE HOSPITAL'S FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURNS AND CORPORATION INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, 2011, AND 2010 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:VALUATION LOSS -18,782. PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -16,787,510. TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8: -16,806,292.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:VALUATION GAIN -18,782. PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -16,787,510.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -37,624. COST OF GOODS SOLD -65,231. GAMING EXPENSES -4,373. TRANSFERS FROM AFFILIATES NETTED ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 37,624. COST OF GOODS SOLD 65,231. RENTAL EXPENSES TRANSFERS FROM AFFILIATES NETTED ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS GAMING EXPENSES 4,373.

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Form990 Schedule H Part V Section A Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionA

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Form990 Schedule H Part VI Form990ScheduleHPartVI (15 entries)

ExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReference
PART I, LINE 3C: ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE CARE IS BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PROMPT PAYMENT AND SELF PAY OVER CERTAIN DOLLAR LEVELS, REGARDLESS OF INCOME.
PART I, L7 COL(F): BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $5,247,691 WAS INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN PART I LINE 7 COLUMN F.
PART II: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:MIFFLIN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - KAY HAMILTON, CEO, BOARD MEMBER THE MISSION OF THE MIFFLIN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME IN MIFFLIN COUNTY BY USING TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FROM MCIDC AND FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL FORMATION, RETENTION, AND EXPANSION. MIFFLIN JUNIATA CAREER TECH CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE - KAY HAMILTON, CEO, BOARD MEMBERTHE MIFFLIN JUNIATA CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER OFFERS VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BOTH MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTY STUDENTS IN GRADES 10 - 12. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: HEALTH PROFESSIONS, ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE, AGRICULTURE, CONSTRUCTION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, ETC. MIFFLIN-JUNIATA PARTNERS ADVANCING TOMORROW'S HEALTH (MJ PATH) - KIRK THOMAS, COO, BOARD CHAIRTHE MISSION OF THE MJ PATH GROUP IS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITIES OF MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ENGAGING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF LOCAL COMMUNITY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH INTERESTS AND INFLUENCE ON LOCAL HEALTH STATUS BY WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES, INCLUDING PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF LOCAL RESOURCES. MEETINGS ARE HELD BI-MONTHLY. MIFFLIN-JUNIATA HEALTH CENTER - KAY HAMILTON, CEO, BOARD MEMBER THE MISSION OF THE MIFFLIN-JUNIATA HEALTH CENTER IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF ALL INCOME LEVELS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE INDIGENT, THE UNINSURED, AND THE UNDERSERVED. THE HEALTH CENTER IS COLLABORATING WITH BROAD TOP MEDICAL CENTER, A FEDERALLY-QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER, TO ESTABLISH AFFILIATE CLINICS IN MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES. MIFFLIN-JUNIATA HEALTH CENTER - KIRK THOMAS, COO, BOARD CHAIR THE MISSION OF THE MIFFLIN-JUNIATA HEALTH CENTER IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF ALL INCOME LEVELS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE INDIGENT, THE UNINSURED, AND THE UNDERSERVED. THE HEALTH CENTER IS COLLABORATING WITH BROAD TOP MEDICAL CENTER, A FEDERALLY-QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER, TO ESTABLISH AFFILIATE CLINICS IN MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES. AMISH HEALTH COUNCIL LIAISON - KIRK THOMAS, COOAN INITIATIVE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED TO MEET THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE AMISH POPULATION IN MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES. TO ENCOURAGE ACCESS TO CARE, A DISCOUNT PAYMENT SCHEDULE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED. MIFFLIN-JUNIATA UNITED WAY - PHYLLIS MITCHELL, VP MARKETING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, BOARD MEMBERTHE MISSION OF THE MJ UNITED WAY IS TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY. THE UNITED WAY SUPPORTS VARIOUS AGENCIES THROUGH FUNDING. THE COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE: BASIC NEEDS AND SELF SUFFICIENCY, COMMUNITY LIFE AND HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN AND YOUTH. LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AND MEDICAL-DENTAL STAFF CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNITED WAY FUND EACH YEAR TO SUPPORT THESE LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. JUNIATA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - PHYLLIS MITCHELL, BOARD MEMBERTHE JUNIATA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HELPS PROMOTE AND SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES IN MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES. THE CHAMBER IS A RESPECTED SOURCE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND EVENTS IN THE AREA. MIFFLINTOWN ROTARY - KIRK THOMAS, COO, LH REPRESENTATIVE THE MIFFLINTOWN ROTARY PLANS AND COORDINATES LOCAL RESOURCES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNES.EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE - COMMUNITY PLANNING IMITATIVETHE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE IS ACTUALLY A SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY COMMITTEE. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION WOULD BE TO ASSURE THE HOSPITAL IS PREPARED AS BEST AS POSSIBLE FOR ANY EMERGENCY SITUATION. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH BOTH THE MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES (EMA'S), AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS SITS ON THE COMMITTEE IN AN EX-OFFICIO CAPACITY. THIS HELPS US IN DEVELOPING OUR PLANS AND DRILLS/EXERCISES SO WE ADDRESS CONCERNS OF EACH COUNTY AS IT RELATES TO THEIR HVA'S (HAZARDS VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS).IN ADDITION, WE COORDINATE AND WORK CLOSELY WITH THE SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS REGIONAL TASK FORCE (SCMRTF). THE REGION IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: MIFFLIN, JUNIATA, SNYDER, HUNTINGDON, BLAIR, BEDFORD, FULTON, AND CENTRE. BY MEETING, PLANNING AND EXERCISING WITH THE HEALTH CARE PARTNERS, PRIMARILY HOSPITALS, IN THIS AREA, WE ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP PLANS AND CONTINGENCIES IN THE EVENT OF LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE AND/OR NATIONAL INCIDENTS. BY KNOWING WHAT EACH OTHERS CAPABILITIES AND RESOURCES ARE IN ADVANCE, WE HOPE TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN OR RESTORE HEALTHCARE SERVICES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO OUR AREAS. THIS IS ONE COMPONENT OF OUR COMMUNITY INTERACTION AND PLANNING FOR INCIDENTS WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT HEALTHCARE FOR OUR RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND PATIENTS. WE ALSO PLAN AT LEAST 2 EXTERNAL EXERCISES (DRILLS) WITHIN MIFFLIN AND/OR JUNIATA COUNTIES EACH YEAR. THIS INVOLVES NOT ONLY HOSPITAL ASSETS, BUT INCLUDES PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FROM EMS, FIRE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND SEVEN MOUNTAINS EMS REGION, TO PRACTICE WHAT COULD OCCUR IN A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SITUATIONS SUCH AS MAJOR FIRES, BUILDING COLLAPSES, BUS ACCIDENTS, OR TERRORIST TYPES OF ATTACKS.THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF: HOSPITAL RISK MANAGER (CHAIR), PCD'S FROM THE ED AND ICCU, VP OF NURSING, VP OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS, MANAGER OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH, STAFF MEMBERS FROM THE ED, SECURITY, AND THE LAB, DIRECTOR OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR, SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT, AND OTHERS. WE MEET MONTHLY AND REVIEW ANY & ALL ITEMS RELATED TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS DURING AN EMERGENCY INCIDENT. WE ALSO REVIEW INCIDENTS WHICH MAY HAVE OCCURRED, EVALUATE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AS NECESSARY, DISCUSS DISSEMINATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION DURING INCIDENTS, AND APPROVE EXPENDITURES OF THE ASPR/OPHP (ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE/OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS) ANNUAL GRANTS.INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTSTHE HOSPITAL WORKS WITH MANY DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, AND MEDICAL SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE JOB SHADOWING AND TRAINING INTERNSHIPS FOR PARTICIPANTS. MANY DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS WORK WITH INTERNS TO PROVIDE A VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE. IN FY2011, WE HELD TWO DAYS OF JOB SHADOWING WITH PARTICIPATION FROM APPROXIMATELY 15 DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION SHADOWING APPROXIMATELY 45 INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN CAREERS IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD. THIS IS A VALUABLE SERVICE TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY AS THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND WHAT THESE TYPES OF CAREERS HAVE TO OFFER, SOMETHING THAT A CLASSROOM SETTING COULD NOT PROVIDE. THIS PROGRAM IS OF NO COST TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND IT IS AN EXCELLENT WAY FOR STUDENTS TO MAKE INFORMED CAREER CHOICES ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A STRONGER WORKFORCE FOR THE COMMUNITY.EXPERIENCE WORKS PROGRAM SPONSOR.EXPERIENCE WORKS (FORMERLY GREEN THUMB) IS A FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THAT IS FOCUSED ON MEETING THE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT NEEDS OF A RAPIDLY GROWING OLDER POPULATION. LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IS A TRAINING AGENCY FOR EXPERIENCE WORKS INDIVIDUALS. CURRENTLY TWO EXPERIENCED WORKS PARTICIPANTS ARE WORKING AT THE HOSPITALLEWISTOWN HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSINGMANY RURAL AREAS FACE SEVERE SHORTAGES OF NURSES. NO MEDICAL CENTER CAN WORK PROPERLY WITHOUT ENOUGH GOOD NURSES, AND LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IS NO EXCEPTION. THE HOSPITAL HAD DIFFICULTY HIRING AND KEEPING RNS FOR YEARS. SO DID OTHER FACILITIES IN THE REGION, SUCH AS NURSING HOMES AND DOCTORS' OFFICES . IN RESPONSE TO THIS SHORTAGE OF NURSES, LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL APPEALED TO THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING TO OPEN ITS CURRENT SCHOOL OF NURSING. IN MAY 2005, THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF NURSING GRANTED INITIAL APPROVAL TO THE LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL TO ADMIT TWENTY-FIVE STUDENTS TO EACH OF TWO CLASSES. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD EDUCATION ADVISORS REVIEWED THE PROGRAM IN OCTOBER 2007 AFTER THE FIRST CLASS GRADUATED, AND FULL APPROVAL WAS GRANTED TO THE PROGRAM IN DECEMBER 2007. THE SCHOOL HAS RECEIVED FULL ACCREDITATION FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING ACCREDITING COMMISSION (NLNAC) IN FEBRUARY 2010, EFFECTIVE FALL 2009 THROUGH FALL 2014.
PART III, LINE 4: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, PATIENTS ARE REPORTED AT NET REALIZABLE VALUE. ACCOUNTS ARE WRITTEN OFF WHEN THEY ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE BASED UPON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS. THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL COLLECTIONS IS ESTIMATED BASED UPON A PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING, PAYOR CLASSIFICATIONS, AND APPLICATION OF HISTORICAL WRITE-OFF PERCENTAGES.THE COST-TO CHARGE RATIO WAS CALCULATED USING TOTAL COSTS AND TOTAL PATIENT CHARGES. THE MEDICARE STEPDOWN METHODOLOGY WAS USED BUT INCLUDED ALL EXPENSES, NET OF RELATED OTHER INCOME. THE TOTAL EXPENSES TIED TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART III, LINE 8: THE HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CARE TO ALL PRESENTING AND ADMITTED PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY OR PAY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE COSTS TO PROVIDE CARE, RECEIVING "LESS" THAN WHAT IT COSTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CARE TO MEDICARE COVERED LIVES DOES THE HOSPITAL A DISSERVICE. THIS SHORTFALL SHOULD COUNT AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT. OUR SERVICE AREA INCLUDES MANY MEDICARE RECIPIENTS THAT ARE ALSO DUALLY ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH DENOTES SOME TYPE OF FINANCIAL NEED.MEDICARE COST-TO-CHARGE RATIOS FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT ARE USED TO DETERMINE THE COST OF THE PROGRAMS.
PART III, LINE 9B: PER OUR CURRENT POLICIES, THE ONLY WAY WE ARE GUARANTEED TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS INDIGENT IS IF THEY COMPLETE A CHARITY CARE APPLICATION. THERE IS A PROVISION IN THE COMMUNITY CARE POLICY (OUR CHARITY CARE POLICY) - THAT ONCE COMPLETED, A CHARITY CARE APPLICATION IS VALID FOR 6 MONTHS. THEREFORE IF ANOTHER DEBT IS INCURRED DURING THAT WINDOW, WE KNOW THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND WE EXTEND THE TERMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/CHARITY CARE TO THAT PATIENT.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10: ALL PATIENTS IDENTIFIED AS SELF PAY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTED CARE.LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE HOSPITAL HAS A SELF-PAY DISCOUNT POLICY WHICH DISCOUNTS "OUT OF POCKET" BALANCES BY AS MUCH AS 50%. THIS DISCOUNT IS GENERALLY MORE GENEROUS THAN ANY NEGOTIATED COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RATE.LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 21: BY REGULATION WE APPLY THE SAME GROSS CHARGE TO ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF PAYER COURSE, HOWEVER, WHEN THE PATIENT IS IDENTIFIED AS SELF PAY THE DISCOUNT IS APPLIED THAT OFFERS A PAYMENT THAT IS LOWER THAN THAT PAID BY NEGOTIATED COMMERCIAL PAYERS OR FREE CARE IS OFFERED BASED ON INCOME GUIDELINES.LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL
PART VI, LINE 2: QUARTERLY ADVISORY GROUPS:THE PATIENT SATISFACTION ADVISORY GROUP PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK REGARDING THE HOSPITAL'S PATIENT SATISFACTION EFFORTS. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF FORMER AND CURRENT PATIENTS, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MEMBERS GIVE INSIGHT INTO WHAT THE COMMUNITY IS SAYING ABOUT THE HOSPITAL AND SUGGESTIONS FOR CHANGES TO MAKE THE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE MORE PATIENT-FOCUSED.THE MARKETING ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR THE HOSPITAL'S MARKETING AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEWS:THE HOSPITAL ENGAGED THE MELIOR GROUP TO CONDUCT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FOCUS GROUPS. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH WERE TO LEARN HOW LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IS PERCEIVED; WHAT MAKES IT A HOSPITAL OF CHOICE OR NOT; WHAT ARE EXPERIENCES LIKE WITH THE HOSPITAL; AND WHAT SERVICES AND SPECIALTIES IT SHOULD FOCUS ON IN THE FUTURE. MEDICAL STAFF SURVEYS:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE MEDICAL STAFF ASSESSMENT PROCESS WAS TO CREATE A MEDICAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL THAT PROJECTS THE NEEDS FOR PHYSICIANS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS, BY SPECIALTY, IN THE HOSPITAL'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SERVICE AREAS. IN ADDITION, THE SURVEY WAS USED TO CREATE A PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT STRATEGY FOR THE HOSPITAL AND MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL STAFF.UTILIZATION STATISTICS AND ANALYSIS:DECISION SUPPORT SOFTWARE WITHIN THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES HISTORICAL AND CURRENT DATA ON THE UTILIZATION OF INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES. STATE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) DATA:LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IS A KEY MEMBER OF THE LOCAL SHIP (MIFFLIN -JUNIATA PARTNERS ADVANCING TOMORROW'S HEALTH). THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH PLANNING INITIATIVES FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ENGAGING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF LOCAL COMMUNITY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH INTERESTS AND INFLUENCE ON LOCAL HEALTH STATUS BY WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES, INCLUDING PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF LOCAL RESOURCES. MEETINGS ARE HELD BI-MONTHLY. PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STATISTICS:THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WEBSITE PROVIDES A WEALTH OF HEALTH STATISTICS AND DATA FOR EACH COUNTY. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:RATES FOR BIRTH, DEATH, CANCER, AND OTHER VITAL STATISTICSBEHAVIORAL RISK AND INJURY STATISTICSCOMMUNICABLE DISEASESHEALTH FACILITIESSCHOOL HEALTH PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEY:THE BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (BRFSS) IS AN ANNUAL TELEPHONE SURVEY IMPLEMENTED NATIONWIDE UNDER A GRANT FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. SINCE 1989, THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS RELEASED ANNUAL REPORTS USING BRFSS DATA ON VARIOUS HEALTH RISK BEHAVIORS, SUCH AS SMOKING, DRINKING, SEAT BELT USAGE AND HEALTH STATUS.MIFFLIN-JUNIATA HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT - FROM MIFFLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICETHE MIFFLIN-JUNIATA COUNTY HUMAN NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROJECT BEGAN IN 2004 TO IDENTIFY CRITICAL AREAS WHERE THE ASSISTANCE OF THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT WOULD BE MOST BENEFICIAL FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY. THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT COLLABORATED WITH PENN STATE UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN BOTH JUNIATA AND MIFFLIN COUNTIES. THE ASSESSMENT WAS HELPFUL IN DETERMINING WHAT THE HIGHEST HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS WERE FOR THE TWO COUNTIES.IN LATE 2011, LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL BEGAN WORKING WITH MIFFLIN-JUNIATA HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, UNITED WAY OF MIFFLIN-JUNIATA AND PENN STATE EXTENSION SERVICE TO DEVELOP AND CONDUCT AN UPDATED COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT. FOR LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL, THIS ASSESSMENT WILL BE ONE TOOL USED TO DETERMINE WHAT PRIORITY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO SPECIFIC HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO IMPLEMENT A STRATEGY TO ADDRESS THOSE IDENTIFIED HEALTH CARE NEEDS. THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 2012. HOW IS ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION PULLED TOGETHER AND UTILIZED?VARIOUS HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBERS ASSIST WITH THE DATA COLLECTION. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA IS ORGANIZED INTO COMPUTER FILES TO MAKE THE INFORMATION EASIER TO USE AND ANALYZE. ONCE THE HOSPITAL HAS THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA COLLECTED AND IN HAND, THE SENIOR TEAM SPENDS TIME ANALYZING THE DATA TO DISCERN PATTERNS AND THEMES. ASSESSMENT DATA FINDINGS ARE SHARED WITH A VARIETY OF GROUPS INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY (MANAGEMENT STAFF, MEDICAL-DENTAL STAFF, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS).SINCE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS ALL THE HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED IN THE ASSESSMENTS, CHOICES MUST BE MADE ABOUT WHICH ISSUES ARE DESIGNATED AS PRIORITIES FOR ACTION IN THE SHORT TO INTERMEDIATE TERM (ONE TO THREE YEARS). IN GENERAL, THE HOSPITAL AIMS FOR TWO TO THREE PRIORITIES.THE HOSPITAL COLLABORATES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO GAIN A GREATER COMMITMENT TO ACTION. A CONSENSUS IS REACHED WITH INPUT FROM HOSPITAL STAFF, MEDICAL STAFF, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. CRITERIA THAT ARE USED TO IDENTIFY THE MOST SIGNIFICANT HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDE:THE MAGNITUDE OF THE PROBLEMTHE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEMA HIGH NEED AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONSCRITERIA THAT ARE USED TO EVALUATE WHICH HEALTH ISSUES THE HOSPITAL SHOULD PRIORITIZE INCLUDE:THE HOSPITAL'S CAPACITY TO ACT ON THE ISSUE, INCLUDING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS.THE FEASIBILITY OF HAVING A MEASURABLE IMPACT ON THE ISSUECOMMUNITY RESOURCES ALREADY FOCUSED ON THE ISSUEWHETHER THE ISSUE IS A ROOT CAUSE OF OTHER PROBLEMS (THEREBY POSSIBLY AFFECTING MULTIPLE ISSUES)WHEN THE ISSUES HAVE BEEN PRIORITIZED, THE SENIOR TEAM AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISCUSS THE PRIORITIZED LIST AND ASK FOR ADDITIONAL INPUT AND VALIDATION. WHEN A FINAL DECISION IS MADE, A PLAN IS PUT INTO PLACE TO ADDRESS THE PRIORITIES AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. SPECIFIC GOALS HELP FOCUS THE SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS AND PROVIDE A METHOD FOR VALUING EACH OPTION.
PART VI, LINE 3: LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL PRODUCES DAILY REPORTS FOR HIGH TICKET SERVICES THAT IDENTIFY PATIENTS THAT ARE POTENTIALLY UNINSURED. WE CONTRACT WITH A THIRD PARTY THAT EMPLOYS A REPRESENTATIVE ON SITE AT THE HOSPITAL THAT WILL TAKE THE REPORT OF UNINSURED PATIENTS. THE REPRESENTATIVE WILL ATTEMPT TO PERSONALLY VISIT EACH PATIENT WHILE THEY ARE STILL AT THE HOSPITAL TO OUTLINE POSSIBLE OPTIONS. THE PRIMARY OPTION IS USUALLY MAKING AN APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. THE REPRESENTATIVE IS HIGHLY EXPERIENCED IN THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION PROCESS AND WILL ASSIST THE PATIENT IN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THIS INCLUDES COMPLETING THE PAPERWORK, COPYING DOCUMENTS AND EVEN WILL REPRESENT THE PATIENT AT THE FACE TO FACE INTERVIEW AT THE COUNTY OFFICE IF NECESSARY. POST DISCHARGE ALL PATIENTS INDICATING THAT THEY ARE UNINSURED WILL RECEIVE A LETTER OFFERING A PROMPT PAY DISCOUNT. THERE ARE CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS ON THE LETTER SHOULD THE PATIENT HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING OUR DISCOUNT PROGRAM. TELEPHONE CALLS ARE MADE TO PATIENTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN OUR DISCOUNT POLICY, THE FACT THAT WE ACCEPT INTEREST FREE TIME PAYMENTS, WE ENCOURAGE PATIENTS TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND BLUECHIP AND IF WE DETERMINE THAT THERE TRULY IS AN INDIGENT SITUATION WHERE THERE ARE NO OTHER ALTERNATIVES WE DO OFFER A CHARITY PROGRAM WHEREBY PATIENTS MAY QUALIFY FOR FREE CARE.IN OUR PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDE, THERE IS WORDING THAT TELLS PATIENTS ABOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, OUR WEBSITE OFFERS INFORMATION REGARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND WE ALSO MAKE CHARITY CARE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION POINTS. WE ALSO HAVE TRANSLATORS AVAILABLE IF THE NEED ARISES.
PART VI, LINE 4: OUR SERVICE AREA IS COMPRISED OF MIFFLIN COUNTY, JUNIATA COUNTY, AND PARTS OF HUNTINGDON AND SNYDER COUNTIES. THIS RURAL AREA CONTAINS SOME 145,000 PEOPLE SPREAD OVER MORE THAN 2,500 SQUARE MILES OF RUGGED TERRAIN LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. THE AVERAGE POPULATION DENSITY IS APPROXIMATELY 60 PERSONS PER SQUARE MILE. THE JUNIATA RIVER RUNS ALONG THE VERDANT VALLEYS AND SLICES THROUGH NARROW MOUNTAIN PASSES TO CONNECT OUR RESIDENTS TOGETHER, WHICH IS WHY OUR AREA IS CALLED THE JUNIATA VALLEY.TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN OUR REGION. THESE NATURAL BARRIERS INCLUDE NARROW ROADS THAT EITHER MEANDER ALONG STREAMS AND CREEKS OR CROSSOVER THE MOUNTAIN RANGES THAT TRAVERSE OUR APPALACHIAN RIDGE REGION. THESE BARRIERS ARE EVEN MORE DAUNTING GIVEN HAZARDOUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS CAUSED BY SNOW OR ICE COVERED ROADS. LOW-INCOME AND SENIOR CITIZENS ALSO FACE TRANSPORTATION ISSUES, AS THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN OUR SERVICE AREA. SENIOR CITIZENS AND MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE PERSONS CAN USE THE "CARS" VAN SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTATION TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS WITH A WEEKS' NOTICE BUT NOT FOR URGENT OR EMERGENCY CARE. LOW INCOME CITIZENS HAVE NO ACCESS TO ANY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AT ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY. IF A TRIP TO A SPECIALIST IS REQUIRED THE MAJOR SUPPORT HOSPITALS ARE OVER ONE AND HALF HOURS DRIVE AWAY (IN THE SUMMER).THE POPULATION OF OUR TOTAL SERVICE AREA IS JUST ABOUT 145,000 PERSONS BASED ON 2000 US CENSUS DATA. MIFFLIN COUNTY HAS A RELATIVELY FLAT GROWTH RATE AND HAS NOT GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY IN POPULATION SINCE THE 1950 CENSUS WHEN OVERALL POPULATION WAS ABOUT 46,000 PEOPLE. JUNIATA COUNTY, ON THE OTHER HAND, HAS SEEN SIGNIFICANT GROWTH WITH A 10.6% INCREASE IN POPULATION FROM 1990 TO 2000. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS GROWTH IS MOSTLY COMING FROM PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE NEARBY HARRISBURG AREA WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A LOWER COST OF LIVING. WITH THE RECENT COMPLETION OF A NEW FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY NORTH OF HARRISBURG, THE COMMUTE TO HARRISBURG HAS BECOME MORE CONVENIENT RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN JUNIATA COUNTY'S POPULATION AS PEOPLE MOVE FURTHER AWAY FROM THE URBAN AREAS TO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY. HIGHER GROWTH IN FULTON COUNTY IS EXPLAINED BY MIGRATION FROM MARYLAND AS PEOPLE TRY TO MOVE AWAY FROM HIGHER HOUSING COSTS IN MARYLAND. HUNTINGDON COUNTY'S GROWTH IS MOSTLY OCCURRING IN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY THAT IS CLOSE ENOUGH TO STATE COLLEGE TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO COMMUTE TO PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. THESE GROWTH RATES ARE STILL VERY LOW WHEN COMPARED TO A NATIONAL GROWTH RATE OF OVER 13%.OTHER IMPORTANT DEMOGRAPHIC STATISTICS ARE OUTLINED IN THE CHART BELOW.STATISTICS: MIFFLIN COUNTY(MC), JUNIATA COUNTY(JC), PENNSYLVANIA(PA)POPULATION: 46,682(MC), 24,636(JC), 12,702,379(PA)POPULATION LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE: 23.1%(MC), 24%(JC), 22%(PA)AGE 65 AND UP: 8.5%(MC), 16.8%(JC), 15.4%(PA)PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL (2009): 15.1%(JC), 10.4%(MC), 12.5% (PA)POVERTY RATE FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 18 (2009): 24.9%(JC), 17.1%(MC), 17.1%(PA)MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $38,310(JC), $43,604(MC), $49,501(PA)UNINSURED ADULTS (2009): 13.9%(JC), 16.6%(MC), 12.8%(PA)MIFFLIN COUNTY'S 65 AND OVER AGE GROUP IS 18.5 PERCENT (2009), WHILE JUNIATA COUNTY'S IS 16.8%, HUNTINGDON COUNTY'S, 16% AND FULTON COUNTY'S 16.7%. THE PENNSYLVANIA AVERAGE FOR THIS STATISTIC IS ON 15.4%. BOTH MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES HAVE HIGHER PERCENTAGES OF PERSONS LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE, 23.1% AND 24% RESPECTIVELY, THAN THE PA AVERAGE OF 22%. BOTH OF THESE GROUPS REQUIRE MORE HEALTH CARE RESOURCES THAN OTHER AGE GROUPS IN OUR COMMUNITY. MIFFLIN COUNTY HAS 15.1% OF THE POPULATION WITH INCOME BELOW THE POVERTY LINE AND 24.9% OF CHILDREN UNDER 18 LIVING IN POVERTY. JUNIATA COUNTY HAS 10.4% OF THE POPULATION WITH INCOME BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, WHILE HUNTINGDON AND SNYDER COUNTIES ARE 13% AND 14% RESPECTIVELY. PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME (2009) FOR THE FOUR MAIN COUNTIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA ARE AS FOLLOWS: MIFFLIN $28.3K, JUNIATA $30.3K, HUNTINGDON $27.6K, AND SNYDER $30.8K. THE PERCENTAGES OF THE POPULATIONS WHO ARE UNINSURED (IN THE 18-64 AGE RANGE) FOR THOSE COUNTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: MIFFLIN 19%, JUNIATA 19%, HUNTINGDON 19%, AND SNYDER 16%. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011, APPROXIMATELY 14% OF OUR PATIENT POPULATION WAS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, WHILE ANOTHER 3.5% WERE SELF PAY.THERE IS ONE OTHER HOSPITAL LOCATED WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA DESCRIBED ABOVE, JC BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN HUNTINGDON, PA. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER HOSPITALS LOCATED IN AREAS SURROUNDING OUR SERVICE AREA. THESE INCLUDE MT. NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER IN STATE COLLEGE, PA; GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER IN DANVILLE, PA; HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL IN CAMP HILL, PA; THE PENN STATE MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER IN HERSHEY, PA; AND SEVERAL CAMPUSES OF PINNACLE HEALTH IN THE HARRISBURG, PA AREA.THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL FEDERALLY-DESIGNATED MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA. THERE ARE TWO LOCATED IN MIFFLIN COUNTY, ONE IN JUNIATA COUNTY, AND FOUR IN HUNTINGDON COUNTY.THE ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RISK FACTORS SURVEY (2008-2010) SHOWS THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS FOR THE POPULATION LIVING IN MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES:RISK FACTORS : PERCENTFAIR OR POOR GENERAL HEALTH: 16%OBESE: 31%OVERWEIGHT (INCLUDES OBESE): 66%EVER TOLD THEY HAD DIABETES: 11%CURRENTLY HAS ASTHMA: 10%CURRENT SMOKER: 19%FOR MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES, THE HEALTH PROFILE 2012 FROM THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHOW THE MAJOR CAUSES OF DEATH ARE DISEASES OF THE HEART, CANCER, STROKE, AND CHRONIC LOWER RESPIRATORY DISEASES. PROSTATE CANCER RANKS AS NUMBER ONE FOR THE HIGHEST INCIDENCE OF CANCER, FOLLOWED BY FEMALE BREAST CANCER. RANKING THIRD AND FOURTH ON THE LIST ARE LUNG CANCER AND COLON CANCER.
PART VI, LINE 5: ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS RESIDE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. KAY HAMILTON, THE PRESIDENT, IS THE ONLY EMPLOYEE ON THE BOARD AND NONE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE FAMILY MEMBERS OF EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. DR. CHARLES EVERHART, JR, MD, FORMER BOARD MEMBER, OWNS ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF PA, WHICH PROVIDES ENDOSCOPY SERVICES TO LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL; FRANCIS EVANITSKY , CHAIR OF THE BOARD IS FORMER PRESIDENT OF JUNIATA VALLEY BANK WHICH DOES PROVIDE BANKING SERVICES FOR LH. THE ORGANIZATION EXTENDS STAFF PRIVILEGES TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN THE AREA.ANNUALLY DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS, A CASH FORECAST IS PREPARED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF CASH AVAILABLE FOR CAPITAL PURCHASES. CAPITAL REQUESTS ARE MADE BY MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS AS WELL. REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ONCE ALL OF THE REQUESTS ARE COMPLETE. THE AMOUNT DETERMINED TO BE AVAILABLE AND APPROVED IS SET ASIDE INTO A FUNDED DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT IN WEEKLY INSTALLMENTS OVER THE COURSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR. LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IS WHOLLY DEDICATED TO THE LIVES, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. ENSURING THAT ADEQUATE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE THE BEST TREATMENT POSSIBLE FOR OUR PATIENTS IS AN EXAMPLE OF THAT DEDICATION.
PART VI, LINE 6: WHILE NOT PART OF A HEALTH SYSTEM PER SE, LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IS A PART OF THE LEWISTOWN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION NETWORK OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE ROLE OF THE HOSPITAL AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL:LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IS A 123-BED ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES AND MEMBERS OF THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES OF SNYDER, AND HUNTINGDON. ESTABLISHED IN 1905, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES WHILE EMPLOYING OVER 1,000 FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDING A MEDICAL STAFF CONSISTING OF 128 PHYSICIANS AND ALLIED HEALTH PRACTITIONERS REPRESENTING SPECIALTIES RANGING FROM FAMILY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, AND CARDIOLOGY TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND GENERAL/CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY.THE MISSION OF LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IS TO PROVIDE PERSONAL, HIGH-QUALITY ECONOMICAL HEALTHCARE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES.FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATES OF LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL (FHA):FHA, A PENNSYLVANIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS A MULTI-SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN/PRACTITIONER GROUP LOCATED IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. OUR PHYSICIANS ARE BOARD-CERTIFIED OR BOARD ELIGIBLE IN PRIMARY CARE AS WELL AS MANY SPECIALTY AREAS INCLUDING GENERAL SURGERY, PULMONARY MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE, AND WEIGHT LOSS AND NUTRITION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING PERSONAL, HIGH QUALITY, ECONOMICAL HEALTH CARE THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.LEWISTOWN AMBULATORY CARE CORPORATION (LACC):LACC IS A PENNSYLVANIA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS MAINLY A REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY THAT OWNS AND/OR MANAGES THE NON-HOSPITAL REAL ESTATE ASSETS INCLUDING A MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE HOSPITAL. LACC ALSO MANAGES THE MEDIC 29 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES (ALS). THE MEDIC 29 ALS SQUADS PROVIDE ALS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE IN MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES, AS WELL AS TO PEOPLE IN PARTS OF HUNTINGDON, SNYDER, AND OCCASIONALLY PERRY COUNTIES. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS - PARAMEDICS, OR PARAMEDICS FOR SHORT, STAFF THESE ALS SQUADS TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. ALS SQUADS AUGMENT THE STAFF OF THE EXISTING BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) AMBULANCE TEAMS THAT OPERATE IN OUR AREAS. DURING AN EMERGENCY CALL, THE ALS SQUAD IS DISPATCHED, ALONG WITH THE BLS AMBULANCE, AND MEETS THE BLS AMBULANCE ON SCENE OR EN ROUTE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE PARAMEDIC TAKES HIS/HER EQUIPMENT AND JOINS THE BLS CREW IN THEIR AMBULANCE AND PROVIDES ALS CARE TO THE PATIENT WHILE EN ROUTE TO THE HOSPITAL. THIS ENSURES THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MEDIC 29 PRIMARILY TRANSPORTS PATIENTS TO LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL, BUT WILL ALSO TRANSPORT TO OTHER HOSPITALS BASED ON THE PATIENT'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. MEDIC 29 WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE IN 1989 AS THE FIRST ALS PROVIDER IN THE AREA AND WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALS SERVICE TO MIFFLIN AND JUNIATA COUNTIES AND PARTS OF HUNTINGDON AND SNYDER COUNTIES. OVER THE YEARS, THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY HAVE INCREASED AND MEDIC 29 HAS GROWN TO MEET THESE NEEDS BY PROVIDING FASTER ACCESS TO ALS CARE. IN 1992, MEDIC 29 INCREASED STAFF TO PROVIDE A SECOND ALS SQUAD BASED IN JUNIATA COUNTY. THE JUNIATA COUNTY PARAMEDIC SQUAD BROUGHT MUCH NEEDED ALS CARE FIFTEEN MINUTES CLOSER TO RESIDENTS IN JUNIATA COUNTY. MEDIC 29 CEASED OPERATIONS AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2011.HEALTH ENTERPRISES, INC. (HEI):HEI, A PENNSYLVANIA FOR-PROFIT ENTITY, THE ONLY ONE WITHIN THE LEWISTOWN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION. THE MAIN PURPOSE OF HEI IS THE OPERATION OF OUR FOUR TOTAL LIFE CARE PHARMACIES (TLC PHARMACY). WE HAVE TAKEN THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED, LITERALLY, IN DETERMINING OUR SERVICE SITES. NOTICE THAT THEY ARE LOCATED IN THE MORE RURAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE JUNIATA VALLEY TO PROVIDE CONVENIENCE AND CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OUR PHYSICIAN PRACTICES IN FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATES. LEWISTOWN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (LHF):LHF, IS A PENNSYLVANIA NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION. LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IMPLEMENTED A CORPORATE REORGANIZATION PLAN IN 1985, ESTABLISHING LHF AS THE PARENT COMPANY OF WHICH LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL IS ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES. LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL:85% OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES ARE CONTRIBUTED THROUGH LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL.FHA:FHA STAFF PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS. SEVERAL PHYSICIANS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR INTERNS AND RESIDENTS. 8% OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES ARE CONTRIBUTED THROUGH FHA.LACC:THE DIRECTOR OF MEDIC 29 VOLUNTEERS MANY HOURS IN SERVICE TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING:JUNIATA COUNTY AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION - 7 HOURS MIFFLIN COUNTY ALERT & ADVISORY COUNCIL - 6 HOURSLEPC - 3 HOURSEMS ASSOCIATION - 6 HOURSPA EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICE COUNCIL - 5 HOURSIN ADDITION, THE DIRECTOR PARTICIPATES IN SEVERAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS. 2% OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES ARE CONTRIBUTED THROUGH MEDIC 29.HEI:MANY OF OUR SPONSORSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS COME FROM HEI. IN 2012, A TOTAL OF $20,735 WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:LEWISTOWN ROTARY4STEPUNITED WAY OF MIFFLIN-JUNIATAMIFFLIN JUNIATA ARTS COUNCILJUNIATA COUNTY BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMENJUNIATA RIVER VALLEY VISITORS BUREAUPA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE AUXILIARIESMIFFLIN COUNTY YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUEBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERSAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYLEWISTOWN COUNTRY CLUBJUNIATA RIVER FESTVNA - CENTRE HOME CAREALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATIONCEDAR SPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTERFESTIVAL OF ICEMIFFLIN COUNTY MELTDOWNMIFFLIN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONMIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTMIFFLIN JUNIATA AREA AGENCY ON AGINGSALTILLO LIONS CLUBVALLEY VIEW HAVEN NURSING HOME5% OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES ARE CONTRIBUTED THROUGH HEI.
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Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuationDescription Of Non Cash AssistanceDescriptionOfNonCashAssistancePurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant
LEWISTOWN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
400 HIGHLAND AVENUELEWISTOWNPA17044232344363501(C)(3)3945355CASHN/ANET ASSET TRANSFER TO FUND OPERATIONS OF RELATED ENTITIES - FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATES OF LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL & LEWISTOWN AMBULATORY CARE CORP.
LEWISTOWN AMBULATORY CARE CORP
400 HIGHLAND AVENUELEWISTOWNPA17044232344362501(C)(3)40278CASHN/ATRANSFER TO LEWISTOWN AMBULATORY CARE CORP FOR GRANT FUNDS THAT WERE SENT TO LH BUT UTILIZED BY LAC
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants2TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants
Total Nbr Of Other Organizations0TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Type Of GrantEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPSTypeOfGrant
Number Of Recipients14NumberOfRecipients
Amount Of Cash Grant14000AmountOfCashGrant
Method Of ValuationCASHMethodOfValuation
Description Of Non Cash AssistanceN/ADescriptionOfNonCashAssistance

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierPROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION UNDER COMMON MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS. THE PARTNERS IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP IS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL OR AN AFFILIATE WHO IS PURSUING A DIPLOMA, ASSOCIATES, BACHELORS, OR MASTERS DEGREE IN A HEALTH CARE RELATED FIELD. THE FUNDING FOR THIS IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH NET PROCEEDS FROM THE HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP. APPLICANTS MUST MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA AND WRITE A MINIMUM TWO-PAGE ESSAY. THE APPLICATIONS AND ESSAYS ARE REVIEWED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WHICH IS COMPRISED OF 3 DIRECTOR LEVEL EMPLOYEES OF THE HOSPITAL. FINALISTS ARE AWARDED $1,000 EACH BY JUNE 1 OF EACH YEAR. THE SOPHIE SNOOK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN MEMORY OF SOPHIE SNOOK, THE FIRST GRADUATE OF LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING. APPLICANTS MUST BE EITHER A FULL, PART-TIME, OR RELIEF EMPLOYEE FROM ANY OF THE HOSPITAL WHO IS PURSUING A SECONDARY DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE OR DEGREE RELATING TO PATIENT CARE, OR A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THE LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING. APPLICANTS MUST MEET CERTAIN OTHER AND WRITE A MINIMUM TWO-PAGE ESSAGE. THE APPLICATIONS AND ESSAYS ARE REVIEWED BY THE SHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WHICH IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDS OF LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL, FORMERLY THE LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY. THE RECIPIENTS BY JULY 1 OF EACH YEAR. PROCEEDS TO FUND THE PROGRAM COME FROM THE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES OF THE FRIENDS OF LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeXCompensationCommittee
Independent ConsultantXIndependentConsultant
Compensation SurveyXCompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance Payment0SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan0SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement0EquityBasedCompArrangement
Comp Based On Revenue Of Filing Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg
Comp Based On Revenue Related Orgs0CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs
Comp Based Net Earnings Filing Org0CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg
Comp Based Net Earnings Relate Orgs0CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPayments
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractException

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (9 entries)

Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgComp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgsBonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrgBonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgsOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgOther Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgsDeferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrgDeferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgsNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgNontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgsTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgTotal Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgsComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgComp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
KAY HAMILTON
27968102791902472034545084840353101000
RANDY TEWKSBURY
17741601756505160275650150920238154000
KIRK E THOMAS
13576201379201530211090184900189306000
NANCY S REINKE
11843801191701840184060183340167279000
RONALD M COWAN
11728501187601810182370118060159385000
CHRISTINE W MATHEWS
1312090128780525020390060930171095000
DAVID M NELSON
1785130100000180026606093840224683000
RICHARD F STOMACKIN
1491270001236021201063080177872000
NALIN G PATEL
16021901500009400067380182051000

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Form990 Schedule K Part I Form990ScheduleKPartI

Issuer Name IssuerName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1MIFFLIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITYBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Issuer EIN231352187IssuerEIN
CUSIP Number598520CE2CUSIPNumber
Date Issued2007-06-13DateIssued
Issue Price21723377IssuePrice
Description Of PurposeREFUNDING ON AN ADVANCE BASIS A PORTION ($19,775,000) OF SERIES 2000 BONDSDescriptionOfPurpose
Defeased0Defeased
On Behalf Of Issuer0OnBehalfOfIssuer
Pool Financing0PoolFinancing

Form990 Schedule K Part II Form990ScheduleKPartII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Amount Retired850000AmountRetired
Total Proceeds21723377TotalProceeds
Amount In Reserve Fund1722381AmountInReserveFund
Refunding Escrow19561939RefundingEscrow
Issuance Costs From Proceeds434468IssuanceCostsFromProceeds
Amount Unspent4589AmountUnspent
Current Refunding0CurrentRefunding
Advance Refunding1AdvanceRefunding
Final Allocation Made1FinalAllocationMade
Adequate Books And Recds Maintaind1AdequateBooksAndRecdsMaintaind

Form990 Schedule K Part III Form990ScheduleKPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Owning Bond Financed Property0OwningBondFinancedProperty
Any Lease Arrangements0AnyLeaseArrangements
Mngment Cntrct Bond Financd Prprty0MngmentCntrctBondFinancdPrprty
Any Research Agreements0AnyResearchAgreements
Post Issuance Compliance Procdrs1PostIssuanceComplianceProcdrs

Form990 Schedule K Part IV Form990ScheduleKPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form8038 T Filed0Form8038TFiled
Variable Rate Issue0VariableRateIssue
Hedge Identified In Books And Recds0HedgeIdentifiedInBooksAndRecds
Gross Proceeds Invested In GIC0GrossProceedsInvestedInGIC
Gross Proceeds Invested0GrossProceedsInvested
Exception To Rebate0ExceptionToRebate

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV (3 entries)

RelationshipRelationshipAmount Of TransactionAmountOfTransactionDescription Of TransactionDescriptionOfTransactionSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenues
GAYLE COWAN
DIRECTOR/MANAGER OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, WIFE OF RONALD COWAN, CIO81910WAGES AND BENEFITS PAID TO GAYLE COWAN0
CHARLES EVERHART JR MD
FORMER BOARD DIRECTOR96747MONTHLY ENDOSCOPY SERVICES PROVIDED TO LH BY THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF PA. CHARLES EVERHART JR. HAS AN 80% OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER.0
GURPREET S BHALLA MD
BOARD MEMBER/PROPRIETOR OF PENN ANESTHESIA286667CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LH TO PROVIDE ANESTHESIA SERVICES TO THE HOSPITAL0

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Other Non Cash Contributions Table OtherNonCashContributionsTable

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxXNonCashCheckbox
Description3 19" LCD TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY MONITORSDescription
Number Of Contributions4NumberOfContributions
Noncash Contribs Rptd F99017215NoncashContribsRptdF990
Method Of Determining RevenuesFMV OF INVOICEMethodOfDeterminingRevenues
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld
Review Process Unusual NC Gifts0ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsed

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (6 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A FINAL DRAFT REVIEWED BY THREE LEVELS OF FINANCE STAFF WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO BEING FILED. THE BOARD REVIEWED PRIOR TO MEETING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AND DEVELOPED QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED AT THE MEETING. ANY QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD WERE RESEARCHED WITH THE PREPARER AND FINAL RESOLUTION WAS COMMUNICATED BACK TO THE BOARD BY THE FINANCE STAFF.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE CHAIR OF THE LHF BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BEING FAMILIAR WITH ALL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS IN ORDER TO GUIDE CONDUCT SHOULD CONFLICT ARISE. ALL MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING WHAT POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE AND SUBMITTING AN UPDATED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IF CONFLICTING SITUATIONS ARISE. PER POLICY, PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED BY LHF BOARD TO DETERMINE WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE RESONABLE; ACQUISITIONS OR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS WITH PROVIDERS DON'T RESULT IN ANY CONFLICTS; PARTNERSHIP AND JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS AND ANY ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO WRITTEN POLICIES; AND ANY AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE ENTERED INTO DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT OR IMPREMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT. IF A BOARD MEMBER WOULD HAVE A CONFLICT, BUT WAS NOT REMOVED FROM HIS/HER ROLE AS A BOARD MEMBER, HE/SHE WOULD BE PROHIBITED FROM VOTING ON MATTERS INVOLVING SUCH CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE STAFF INCLUDES THE CEO AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE STAFF HAS THEIR SALARIES, RESPONSIBILITIES ANALYZED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT SPECIALIZING IN THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AREA. RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THE ANALYSIS ARE THEN BROUGHT TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD DETERMINES ACTUAL INCREASES BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND FINANCES OF THE HOSPITAL. THIS ANNUAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19AN ANNUAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THIS REPORT SHOWS THE ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND A CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET. IT ALSO SHOWS ANNUAL OPERATING STATISTICS AND LISTS THE NAMES OF BOARD MEMBERS, SENIOR EXECUTIVE STAFF, AND THE MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. CURRENTLY, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THIS INFORMATION IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY AND IS NOT LEGALLY REQUIRED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VII:ALL OFFICERS REPORTED ON PART VII WORKED AN AVERAGE OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK FOR THE ENTITY AND ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -820,478. VALUATION LOSS -18,782. PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -16,787,510. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -17,626,770.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (3 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Controlled OrgControlledOrgDirect Controlling Entity NADirectControllingEntityNA
LEWISTOWN AMBULATORY CARE CORPORATION
400 HIGHLAND AVENUELEWISTOWNPA17044232344362TO DEVELOP AND RENT REAL ESTATE TO ITS AFFILIATESPA501(C)(3)11BLEWISTOWN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION0
LEWISTOWN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
400 HIGHLAND AVENUELEWISTOWNPA17044232344363TO CONDUCT FUNDRAISING AND GRANT-MAKING ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT RELATED ORGS.PA501(C)(3)11B0N/A
FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATES OF LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL
400 HIGHLAND AVENUELEWISTOWNPA17044251651582TO EMPLOY PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICESPA501(C)(3)11BLEWISTOWN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION0

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV

Name Of Related Org NameOfRelatedOrg

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1HEALTH ENTERPRISES INCBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1400 HIGHLAND AVENUEAddressLine1
CityLEWISTOWNCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code17044ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN232353212EIN
Primary ActivityHEALTHCAREPrimaryActivity
Legal Domicile StatePALegalDomicileState

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1LEWISTOWN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Type Of EntityCTypeOfEntity
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties0ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org1GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org1LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs1RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees1SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org1ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org1ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org1OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org1OtherTransferFromOtherOrg