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            <BusinessNameLine1>DESOTO REG WELLNESS CENTER</BusinessNameLine1>
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            <City>MANSFIELD</City>
            <State>LA</State>
            <ZIPCode>71052</ZIPCode>
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          <FacilityType>FITNESS CENTER AND PHYSICAL THERAPY</FacilityType>
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            <BusinessNameLine1>DESOTO REG HEALTH SYSTEM ZWOLLE CLINIC</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>2036 OBRIE STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>ZWOLLE</City>
            <State>LA</State>
            <ZIPCode>71486</ZIPCode>
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          <FacilityType>RURAL HEALTH CLINIC</FacilityType>
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            <BusinessNameLine1>INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE CLINIC</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>119 JEFFERSON STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>MANSFIELD</City>
            <State>LA</State>
            <ZIPCode>71052</ZIPCode>
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          <FacilityType>OUTPATIENT PHYSICIAN CLINIC</FacilityType>
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          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>DESOTO REG FAMILY MEDICINE LOGANSPORT</BusinessNameLine1>
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            <AddressLine1>110 MAIN STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>LOGANSPORT</City>
            <State>LA</State>
            <ZIPCode>71049</ZIPCode>
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            <BusinessNameLine1>DESOTO REG FAMILY MEDICINE</BusinessNameLine1>
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            <City>MANSFIELD</City>
            <State>LA</State>
            <ZIPCode>71052</ZIPCode>
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          <FacilityType>RURAL HEALTH CLINIC</FacilityType>
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        <ReturnReference>Part V - Explanation of Number of Facility Type</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES, RURAL HEALTH CLINICS IN SMALL TOWNS WITH NO HOSPITALS, PHYSICIAN CLINIC, WELLNESS AND THERAPY CENTER, 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICES</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 0</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SOMETIMES HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO MAY QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION FOR CHARITY CARE ADJUSTMENTS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 0</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL PATIENTS ARE BILLED THE SAME RATE FOR A PARTICULAR SERVICE. PAYMENT FOR THE SERVICE WILL VARY BASED ON WHETHER PATIENTS HAVE INSURANCE, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, OR SELF PAY (UNINSURED). CONTRACTS ARE IN PLACE WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANIES, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID FOR REIMBURSEMENT. SELF PAY FALL UNDER THE CHARITY POLICY FOR CONSIDERATION.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Part III, Line 9b - Provisions On Collection Practices For Qualified Patients</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DRHS'S CHARITY CARE CRITERIA IS BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. PATIENTS ARE CONSIDERED INDIGENT WHEN THEIR FAMILY INCOME LEVEL IS LESS THAN 125% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, THEY HAVE NO INSURANCE, THEIR MEDICAID SERVICES WILL NOT BE PAID DUE TO LACK OF BENEFITS, AND THEY HAVE NO ASSETS. A PARTIAL INDIGENT/CHARITY WRITE-OFF MAY BE OBTAINED WHEN THE PATIENT'S FAMILY INCOME LEVEL IS BETWEEN 125% AND 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. LIMITED PATIENT COOPERATION IN PROVIDING PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION RESULTS IN UNDER REPORTING OF INDIGENT CARE AND OVERSTATEMENT OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE.WHEN THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS IDENTIFIED, EITHER DURING THE ADMISSIONS OR COLLECTIONS PROCESS, PATIENTS ARE INFORMED OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THEY ARE REFERRED TO THE PATIENT FINANCIAL COUNSELOR WHO WILL INFORM THEM ABOUT THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE USING THE GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT FORM AND WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE AND/OR CHARITY CARE.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Part III, Line 8 - Explanation Of Shortfall As Community Benefit</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL ASSERTS THAT THE MAJORITY, IF NOT ALL, OF THE SHORTFALL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A COMMUNITY BENEFIT. THE HOSPTIAL OFFERS QUALITY HEALTH CARE TO ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT EXPECTATION. RESOURCES FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS VERSUS ALL OTHER PATIENTS ARE IDENTICAL BASED ON DIAGNOSIS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Part III, Line 4 - Bad Debt Expense</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NOTE 2 CREDIT RISK: THE HOSPITAL'S ESTIMATE OF COLLECTIBILITY IS BASED ON AN ANALYSIS OF AGED ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO ESTABLISH AN ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS.NOTE 4 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: ESTIMATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 2011 - $2,645,534 AND 2010 - $3,949,000.NOTE 18 CHARITY CARE: THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S CHARITY CARE POLICY AGGREGATED $66,906 FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,2011.</Explanation>
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        <NamePerson>Dr Jefferey Evans</NamePerson>
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        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>6054</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
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        <NamePerson>Dr DOUG SAWYER</NamePerson>
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        <NamePerson>Dr Denis Kamberov</NamePerson>
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        <NamePerson>Dr Ben Leggio</NamePerson>
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        <ReturnReference>Part III, Additional Information</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DR. KAMBEROV AND DR. SAWYER PARTICIPATE IN A NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN.PHYSICIAN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS CONTAIN SALARY PLUS ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BASED ON PRODUCTIVITY OF PHYSICIAN NET OF PRACTICE EXPENSES. NO PHYSICIAN EARNED ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011 OR IN CALENDAR YEAR 2010.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Sch J, Part I, Line 1a</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a.</ReturnReference>
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        <Description>MEDICAL EQUIP</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>1</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>32740</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>SIMILAR SALES</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ACCORDING TO AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNMENT RETURNS POLICY, CFO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION RETURNS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPENSATION FOR CEO, CFO AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS DATA FROM VARIOUS SOURCES, INCLUDING INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS, CONSULTANTS AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL APPROPRIATE PERSONS. ONCE A YEAR, EACH BOARD MEMBER, PHYSICIAN EMPLOYEE, CONTRACTED PHYSICIAN AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE REVIEWS AND SIGNS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INTERESTS FORM.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 11</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>IRS FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED IN DRAFT FORM TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ELECTION DURING ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING DETERMINES DIRECTORS</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 3</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DESOTO REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM ENTERED INTO A MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH HEALTHTECH TO PROVIDE A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHO OVERSEES DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 2</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DRS. EVANS, SAWYER, AND DILLARD ARE EMPLOYEES OF DESOTO REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM.</Explanation>
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          <City>MANSFIELD</City>
          <State>LA</State>
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