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BAD DEBT EXPENSE CALCULATION AND FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 4 BASED ON PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHICS AND OTHER INFORMATION OBTAINED DURING ADMISSION, THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES A PORTION OF THE BAD DEBT EXPENSES AT COST IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE. DESPITE ITS BEST EFFORTS TO EDUCATE PATIENTS ABOUT QUALIFYING FOR ITS CHARITY CARE PROGRAM (AS DISCUSSED IN PART VI, QUESTION 3 BELOW), MANY UNINSURED PATIENTS EITHER REFUSE OR FAIL TO COMPLETE A CHARITY CARE APPLICATION OR PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION, DURING THEIR STAY, OR AFTER BEING DISCHARGED TO QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART III, LINE 3, WAS DETERMINED BY TAKING THE AVERAGE ACCEPTANCE RATE FOR ALL CHARITY CARE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR MULTIPLIED BY THE NUMBER OF DENIALS THAT WERE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION. BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOOTNOTE FROM CONSOLIDATED, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS BASED UPON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF HISTORICAL AND EXPECTED NET COLLECTIONS CONSIDERING BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRENDS IN HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, AND OTHER COLLECTION INDICATORS. PERIODICALLY, MANAGEMENT ASSESSES THE ADEQUACY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS BASED UPON HISTORICAL WRITE-OFF EXPERIENCE BY PAYER CATEGORY. THE RESULTS OF THIS REVIEW ARE THEN USED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES. PH PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ITS ESTABLISHED RATES. AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS CHARITY CARE ARE NOT REPORTED AS REVENUE. MEDICARE SHORTFALLS AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 8 THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART III, SECTION B, LINE 6 WAS CALCULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS AND UTILIZING THE ORGANIZATION'S ALLOWABLE MEDICARE COST AS REPORTED IN THE MEDICARE COST REPORT, WHICH IS BASED ON A COST TO CHARGE RATIO. HOWEVER, THE ALLOWABLE COSTS IN THE MEDICARE COST REPORT DO NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL COST OF PROVIDING CARE TO PATIENTS SINCE THE MEDICARE COST REPORT EXCLUDES MANY DIRECT PATIENT CARE COSTS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, CERTAIN COVERAGE FEES TO PHYSICIANS, COST OF MEDICARE C AND D, AND OTHER SIMILAR DIRECT PATIENT CARE EXPENSES ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM ALLOWABLE COST IN THE MEDICARE COST REPORT. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT THE ENTIRE $17,491,823 OF MEDICARE SHORTFALL REPORTED ON LINE 7 OF SCHEDULE H, PART III SHOULD BE CONSIDERED COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: FIRST, THE IRS COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF CARE TO THE ELDERLY AND MEDICARE PATIENTS. IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545 PROVIDES, IN PART, THAT HOSPITALS SERVING PATIENTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS, INCLUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, MEDICARE, IS AN INDICATION THAT THE HOSPITAL OPERATES FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY. SECOND, DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011, MEDICARE ACCOUNTED FOR 30.2 PERCENT OF PH'S PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. PIEDMONT HOSPITAL'S POLICY IS TO TREAT MEDICARE PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH MEDICARE ACTUALLY COVERS THE COSTS OF THAT TREATMENT. FOR MANY OF THE MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL, MEDICARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT REIMBURSEMENT TO COVER THE COST OF PROVIDING CARE TO THE PATIENTS. RESULTING MEDICARE SHORTFALLS MUST BE ABSORBED BY PIEDMONT HOSPITAL IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TREATING ELDERLY MEDICARE PATIENTS IN THE METROPOLITAN ATLANTA COMMUNITY. FURTHER, IT IS EXPECTED THAT REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO DECLINE AND THEREFORE MAY FURTHER LIMIT ACCESS TO CARE FOR ELDERLY PATIENTS DUE TO THE ANTICIPATED REDUCTION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN THE COMMUNITY. AS A RESULT, NONPROFIT HOSPITALS AND/OR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTS WILL LIKELY BEAR THE MAJORITY OF THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF TREATING MEDICARE PATIENTS. THIRD, PIEDMONT HOSPITAL RELIEVES A FINANCIAL BURDEN ON THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO PAY FOR ALL OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE PATIENTS. FOURTH, THE STATE OF GEORGIA REQUIRES NON-PROFIT HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE A MINIMAL LEVEL OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN EXEMPTION FROM STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. ACCORDING TO GEORGIA STATE LAW, THE UNREIMBURSED COST OF MEDICARE IS CONSIDERED TO BE COMMUNITY BENEFIT. FIFTH, MANY OF THE MEDICARE PARTICIPANTS HAVE LOW, FIXED INCOMES AND THEREFORE WOULD QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE OR OTHER MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, ABSENT BEING ENROLLED IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. COLLECTION PRACTICES SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 9(B) INITIAL SCREENINGS OF ALL INPATIENT, EMERGENCY, AND SURGERY ENCOUNTERS, AS WELL AS MOST OUTPATIENT VISITS, ARE CONDUCTED BY FINANCIAL COUNSELORS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE OR OTHER COVERAGE FOR EACH PATIENT. COUNSELORS CONTACT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DIRECTLY, EITHER IN PERSON OR BY LETTER, TO ASSIST THE FAMILY IN INDENTIFYING ANY PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE PATIENT/SERVICE MAY QUALIFY (INCLUDING MEDICAID, STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM ("SCHIP"), PRIVATE OR GOVERNMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND CHARITY ASSISTANCE). IF THE FAMILY CANNOT BE TIMELY LOCATED OR IS UNCOOPERATIVE, RELATED ACCOUNTS ARE TRANSFERRED TO AN INTERNAL COLLECTION DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN PAYMENT OR, IF THE PATIENT MAY QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE, TO SECURE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S DEBT COLLECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURES PROHIBIT ANY COLLECTION EFFORTS FOR THE PORTION OF A PATIENT ACCOUNT BALANCE THAT QUALIFIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>ON NOVEMBER 24, 2009, PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC., (PIEDMONT HOSPITAL'S SOLE MEMBER, EIN: 58-1503902) ENTERED INTO A BOND ISSUANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING SERIES: SERIES 2009A; CUSIP # 359900ZX8; ISSUE PRICE $166,454,761 (FIXED RATE) SERIES 2009B; CUSIP # 359900ZY6; ISSUE PRICE $70,000,000 (VARIABLE RATE) SERIES 2009C; CUSIP # NONE; ISSUE PRICE $62,100,000 (FIXED RATE) THE ISSUE WAS USED TO REFUND BONDS ISSUED ON 04/07/1999, 06/14/2001, 04/13/2003, 12/15/2005, AND 12/13/2007. THE 2009C BONDS WERE USED TO REPAY A LINE OF CREDIT (SUN TRUST NOTE) THAT FUNDED CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FAYETTE COUNTY BONDS ISSUED 11/24/2009</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE K, PART 1, LINE B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ON NOVEMBER 24, 2009, PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC., (PIEDMONT HOSPITAL'S SOLE MEMBER, EIN: 58-1503902) ENTERED INTO A BOND ISSUANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF FAYETTE COUNTY CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING SERIES: SERIES 2009A; CUSIP # 31222TAJ2; ISSUE PRICE $36,204,335 (FIXED RATE) SERIES 2009B; CUSIP # 31222TAH6; ISSUE PRICE $36,645,000 (VARIABLE RATE) SERIES 2009C; CUSIP # NONE; ISSUE PRICE $7,000,000 (FIXED RATE) THE ISSUE WAS USED TO REFUND BONDS ISSUED ON 04/07/1999, 06/14/2001, 04/13/2003, 12/15/2005, AND 12/13/2007. THE 2009C BONDS WERE USED TO REPAY A LINE OF CREDIT (SUN TRUST NOTE) THAT FUNDED CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE 2009 BOND ISSUES LISTED IN COLUMNS A &amp; B OF PART I ARE COMBINED ON THE FORM 8038 FILED BY PIEDMONT. HOWEVER, FOR PURPOSES OF SCHEDULE K REPORTING, PIEDMONT HAS BROKEN OUT THE BOND ISSUES BASED ON THE AUTHORITY (I.E. FAYETTE OR FULTON) THAT ISSUED THE BONDS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE REPORTING IN COLUMNS A &amp; B WILL NOT TIE TO THE FORM 8038 FILED WITH THE IRS AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Program Services</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The top three Piedmont Hospital ("PH") Service Lines for FY 2011 were Cardiovascular, Transplant, and Orthopedic Services. The remaining Program Service Revenues and expenses consist of other Inpatient and Outpatient Service Lines for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC., (EIN 58-1503902) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC ("PH").</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>ELECTION OF GOVERNING BODY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE APPOINTS THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PIEDMONT HOSPITAL.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PIEDMONT HOSPITAL'S BOARD POLICIES AND DECISIONS MUST BE FILED, IMMEDIATELY AFTER ADOPTION, WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SUCH POLICIES AND DECISIONS OF THE PIEDMONT HOSPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF OR RATIFICATION BY THE PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE BOARD, BUT SHOULD THE NEED ARISE, THEY MAY BE RESCINDED BY THE PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE BOARD THROUGH A MAJORITY VOTE OF ITS DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>INFORMATION NEEDED TO PREPARE PIEDMONT HOSPITAL'S FORM 990 IS COMPILED BY INDIVIDUALS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. THE INFORMATION IS REVIEWED BY PH'S CONTROLLER AND VP/CFO. THE 990 IS THEN PREPARED INTERNALLY BY PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC.'S TAX COMPLIANCE MANAGER AND SUBMITTED TO AN EXTERNAL TAX PREPARER FOR REVIEW. COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC., PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED AND ENFORCED BY ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT IN COORDINATION WITH PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE'S VICE PRESIDENT OF COMPLIANCE. ALL SENIOR LEADERS, BOARD MEMBERS, PHYSICIAN EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN RESEARCH ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ALL MATTERS WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. MATTERS DISCLOSED UNDER THE POLICY MUST BE REVIEWED IN WRITING BY THE REPORTING INDIVIDUAL'S SUPERVISING MANAGER AND THEN BY THE PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND, IF SO, WHETHER TO ELIMINATE OR MANAGE THE CONFLICT. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF PIEDMONT HOSPITAL ARE PROVIDED TRAINING ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT NEW-EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MUST BE REPORTED TO PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE'S VICE PRESIDENT OF COMPLIANCE FOR INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIAL STEPS MUST BE TAKEN AS APPROPRIATE UNDER THE PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE DISCIPLINARY POLICIES.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A &amp; 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVES OF PIEDMONT HOSPITAL IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC. THE PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC., BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("THE COMMITTEE") IS COMPOSED OF AT LEAST THREE MEMBERS, SERVING TERMS OF THREE YEARS, AND THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE COMMUNITY DIRECTORS WHO GENERALLY DO NOT HAVE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO FULFILLMENT OF THE DUTIES AS OUTLINED BELOW. THE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: -SELECT AN EXTERNAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT ("THE CONSULTANT"). THE COMMITTEE HAS UTILIZED THE SERVICES OF INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE STRATEGIES (FORMERLY CLARK CONSULTING) FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. -WORK WITH THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO FORMULATE AND IMPLEMENT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES. THE COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY WITH PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE'S CEO AND KEY SENIOR EXECUTIVES. -TO REVIEW AND APPROVE EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR. -ANNUALLY ASSESS PRESIDENT/CEO PERFORMANCE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY WITH THE CEO AND KEY SENIOR EXECUTIVES. -TO REVIEW THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR. -ASSESS AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES REGARDING PRESIDENT/CEO PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE HAS DEVELOPED AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND REVIEWS THE PHILOSOPHY ANNUALLY. THE COMMITTEE SEEKS INPUT AND GUIDANCE FROM THE CONSULTANT TO ENSURE THAT THE PHILOSOPHY IS REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO THAT OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. -APPROVE LONG- AND SHORT-TERM GOALS TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH EXECUTIVE STAFF COMPENSATION PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND VALIDATED BY THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY WITH THE CEO AND KEY SENIOR EXECUTIVES AS WELL AS THE CONSULTANT TO REVIEW SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND INCENTIVE PAY FOR THE CEO, SENIOR EXECUTIVES, AND EXECUTIVES THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE CONSULTANT ANNUALLY TO RECEIVE INPUT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THAT SALARY ADJUSTMENTS, INCENTIVES, AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF LIKE ORGANIZATIONS. -PERFORM ANY TASKS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, AND EXECUTIVE BENEFITS. THE COMMITTEE SEEKS INPUT FROM THE CONSULTANT, AS WELL AS EXTERNAL LEGAL ADVISORS, WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO DEVELOP AND/OR AMEND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND BENEFITS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 16B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC. CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE A WRITTEN POLICY IN PLACE PERTAINING SPECIFICALLY TO THE EVALUATION OF JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS. HOWEVER, IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN, AND REMAINS, PIEDMONT HOSPITAL'S PRACTICE TO CAREFULLY CONSIDER EACH POTENTIAL JOINT VENTURE IN LIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL'S EXEMPT STATUS, AND TO DECLINE PARTICIPATION IN ANY OPPORTUNITY THAT POSES A THREAT TO THAT STATUS. FURTHER, PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, THROUGH ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC., IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF DRAFTING A WRITTEN POLICY OUTLINING ITS HISTORIC PRACTICE OF CAREFULLY CONSIDERING PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING, CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE REQUESTED FROM PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC'S LEGAL COUNSEL.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>CHANGES TO NET ASSETS REPORTED ON PART XI, LINE 5 ARE PRIMARILY COMPRISED OF UNREALIZED INVESTMENT INCOME (APPROXIMATELY $55.1 MILLION), ADJUSTMENT OF THE INTEREST RATE SWAPS TO MARKET VALUE (APPROXIMATELY $7 MILLION) AND PENSION LIABILITY TRUE UP (APPROXIMATELY $42.2 MILLION) WHICH ARE RECORDED FOR GAAP REPORTING PURPOSES BUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME. THESE AMOUNTS ARE OFFSET BY TRANSFERS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PARENT OR OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY $15.1 MILLION AND RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS OF APPROXIMATELY $6 MILLION WHICH ARE EXCLUDED FROM INCOME.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:Dr. William Blincoe TITLE:Board member HOURS:39</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:Dr. Patrick M. Battey TITLE:Chairman HOURS:53</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:Mr. Charlie Hall TITLE:Treasurer HOURS:53</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:Ms. Debbie W. Gramling TITLE:Secretary HOURS:53</Explanation>
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