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            <City>JEFFERSON</City>
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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 6A: THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT WAS PREPARED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHALF WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, AND THE FINAL REPORT WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE NCHA'S WEBSITE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 7: THE ORGANIZATION USED AN INTERNALLY-DERIVED RATIO OF COSTS TO CHARGES OF 48.67% TO CALCULATE CHARITY CARE AND UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID TREATMENTS AT COST.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART I, L7 COL(F): THE AMOUNT ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25 CONTAINS A BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $ 3,528,016 THAT HAS BEEN OMITTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE AMOUNT ON PART I, LINE 7, COL (F).</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE A FOOTNOTE IN THE CURRENT AUDITED FINANCIALS THAT DESCRIBES BAD DEBT EXPENSE.THE ORGANIZATION USED AN INTERNALLY-DERIVED RATIO OF COSTS TO CHARGES OF 48.67% TO CALCULATE BAD DEBT AT COST.THE ORGANIZATION ESTIMATES THAT APPROXIMATELY 40% OF BAD DEBTS AT COST COULD BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS THAT COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THIS ESTIMATE IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND HISTORICAL DATA. IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE, A NUMBER OF OLDER PATIENTS THAT FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID OR MEDICARE BENEFITS DECLINE TO PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO QUALIFY A PATIENT FOR OUR ASSISTANCE POLICY, IN ADDITION, THERE IS A GROWING DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING THE INFORMATION FROM YOUNGER PATIENTS, DESPITE THE HOSPITAL'S BEST ATTEMPTS AT OBTAINING THIS INFORMATION. AS A RESULT, MANY UNPAID MEDICAL CHARGES ULTIMATELY END UP BEING CHARGED TO BAD DEBT DUE TO UNAVAILABLE INFORMATION IN THE CURRENT YEAR.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 8: AMOUNTS REPORTED ON PART III, LINES 5 AND 6 ARE DERIVED FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S MEDICARE COST REPORT.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 9B: WHEN A PATIENT HAS QUALIFIED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON FINANCIAL STATUS, AND THERE IS A CO-PAY AMOUNT DUE AND PAYABLE BY THE PATIENT, THE AMOUNT DUE FROM THE PATIENT IS THE ONLY AMOUNT THAT MAY BE SENT OUT FOR COLLECTION. THE HOSPITAL UTILIZES A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE FOR THE MAJORITY OF ITS COLLECTIONS. THE REMAINDER OF THE BILL IS WRITTEN OFF TO CHARITY CARE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL SUPPORTS THE ASHE HEALTHY CAROLINIANS TASK FORCE WHICH HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR THE LAST 17 YEARS. SOME OF THE PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER IN OUR ONLY MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CARE BY SUPPORT OF THE ASHE COUNTY FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, AND THE PRESENT DEVELOPMENT OF NETWORK TO ASSURE ACCESS TO CARE FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED IN THE COUNTY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 2: THE HOSPITAL WORKS WITH THE APPALACHIAN DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS, USING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA EVERY THREE YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE ASHE HEALTHY CAROLINIANS ASSESSES COMMUNITY NEEDS INFORMALLY ON AN ONGOING BASIS USING OPINION SURVEYS AND SECONDARY DATA. IT PRESENTS THIS DATA ON A REGULAR BASIS TO THE COMMUNITY FOR PLANNING OF SERVICES BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFITS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 3: THE HOSPITAL PRINTS INFORMATIONAL PACKETS AND SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH DEPARTMENT TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AND THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSITANCE POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON A PUBLIC WEB SITE MAINTAINED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA HOSPTIAL ASSOCIATION. ASHE MEMORIAL PROVIDES FISCAL AND SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT FOR SEVERAL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE ASHE/ALLEGHANY FARMWORKERS HEALTH PROGRAM, AND THE ASHE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, IT PROVIDES OVERSIGHT AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT FOR AN ENDOWMENT FUND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER IN THE COMMUNITY.UNINSURED PATIENTS ARE INFORMED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AT REGISTRATION, DURING THE VISIT, AND UPON DISCHARGE. BOTH UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED PATIENTS RECEIVE INFORMATION ON THE BACK OF BILLING STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ROUTES THAT PATIENTS MAY TAKE IF THEY CANNOT PAY PART OR ALL OF THEIR BILL. STATEMENTS ARE SENT OUT BETWEEN 4 DAYS AFTER DISCHARGE AND/OR WITHIN A WEEK AFTER INSURANCE HAS ADJUDICATED THE CLAIM. THERE ARE ALSO SIGNS AND PLACARDS IN THE REGISTRATION AREA INDICATING THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 4: THE HOSPITAL SERVES ASHE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA, AN ISOLATED, ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED, RURAL COUNTY IN THE NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA. HAVING A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 26,450 AND AN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF 12.3% IN 2010, IT CONTINUES TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF PERSONS BELOW THE POVERTY RATE, WHICH IN 2010 WAS 20% OF THE POPULATION OF ASHE COUNTY, COMPARED TO THE STATE AVERAGE OF 17.4%. THE PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME IS $31,965, WELL BELOW THE STATE AVERAGE OF $43,417. ASHE MEMORIAL IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN ASHE COUNTY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 6: THE ORGANIZATION EXTENDS PRIVILEDGES TO LOCAL PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL STAFF IN MOST DEPARTMENTS OF THE HOSPITAL. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY CONSISTS PRIMARILY OF PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA AND WHO ARE NEITHER EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OF THE HOSPITAL. ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS ORGANIZED AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. THE INCOME GENERATED BY THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IS USED TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. ANY SURPLUS FUNDS GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS ARE UTILIZED TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PHYSICAL PLANT AND TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THIER CARE.ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROVIDES A MONTHLY OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO HAVE THEIR BLOOD SUGAR AND CHOLESTEROL LEVELS CHECKED WITH A FASTING BLOOD DRAW. THE HOSPITAL CHARGES $20 FOR THIS SERVICE. THE SERVICE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING FROM HOSPITAL STAFF: (1) MOUNTAIN HEARTS RECEPTIONIST - SETS APPOINTMENTS (2) LAB PHLEBOTOMIST - BLOOD DRAW (3) REGISTRATION CLERK - REGISTERS PATIENT IN THE HOSPITAL PATIENT SYSTEM (4) LAB TECH - RUNS THE TESTS (5) LAB TECH - PRINTS RESULTS AND MAILS TO PATIENT. THE RESULTING COST TO THE HOSPITAL IS $20.00 PER SCREENING. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO BREAK EVEN IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THIS VALUABLE SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE COST.ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR JEFFERSONS ROTARY CLUB, PROVIDES AN ANNUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE MEN OF OUR COUNTY TO HAVE THEIR PSA TEST AND PROSTATE EXAM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SERVICE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING FROM HOSPITAL STAFF: (1) COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC RELATIONS - ADVERTISING AND EDUCATION TO PUBLIC, (2) SCHEDULING DEPARTMENT - SETS APPOINTMENTS FOR BLOOD DRAW, (3) MOUNTAIN HEARTS RECEPTIONIST - SETS APPOINTMENT FOR EXAM, (4) LAB PHLEBOTOMIST - BLOOD DRAW, (5) REGISTRATION CLERK - REGISTERS PATIENT IN THE HOSPITAL PATIENT SYSTEM, (6) LAB TECH - RUNS THE TESTS, (7) COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR - ENTERS DEMOGRAPHICS INTO TRACKING SYSTEM, (8) CEO AND CFO - MANAGE PATIENT AND CHART FLOW, (9) COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR - ENTERS RESULTS INTO TRACKING SYSTEM, GENERATES AND MAILS RESULT LETTERS TO PATIENTS.DR. JAMES HAMBY DONATES HIS TIME TO CONSULT AND CONDUCT EXAMS.THE HOSPITAL SUPPORTS THE ASHE HEALTHY CAROLINIANS TASK FORCE WHICH HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR THE LAST 18 YEARS. SOME OF THE PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER IN OUR ONLY MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CARE BY SUPPORT OF THE ASHE COUNTY FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, AND THE PRESENT DEVELOPMENT OF NETWORK TO ASSURE ACCESS TO CARE FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED IN THE COUNTY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 7: THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT PART OF AN AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL PAYS FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB FOR CERTAIN KEY OFFICERS. THE PURPOSE OF THE ROTARY CLUB IS TO BRING TOGETHER BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERS TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SERVICE, ENCOURAGE HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS IN ALL VOCATIONS, AND HELP BUILD GOODWILL AND PEACE IN THE WORLD. AMOUNTS ARE BILLED DIRECTLY TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PAYS DUES TO JEFFERSON LANDING GOLF CLUB FOR CERTAIN KEY OFFICERS. ALL INVOICES ARE PAID DIRECTLY BY THE ORGANIZAITON.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>COMPENSATION FROM AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION (SEE FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 5): RAYMOND D. WILLIAMS IS COMPENSATED THROUGH QUORUM HEALTH RESOURCES, LLC, AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION, FOR HIS SERVICES AS CEO OF THE HOSPITAL. PLEASE SEE THE RESPONSE TO FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A FOR MORE DETAILS.</Explanation>
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            <BusinessNameLine1>DRAGO PROPERTIES LLC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <Relationship>OWNED BY OFFICER JOE THORE</Relationship>
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        <DescriptionOfTransaction>RENTAL PAYMENTS FOR STORAGE SPACE</DescriptionOfTransaction>
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            <BusinessNameLine1>JMG ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <Relationship>OWNED AND OPERATED BY FAMILY MEMBER OF BOARD MEMBER JAMES GAMBILL</Relationship>
        <AmountOfTransaction>196530</AmountOfTransaction>
        <DescriptionOfTransaction>PURCHASE OF FUEL, OIL, AND ENERGY SERVICES</DescriptionOfTransaction>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2</Identifier>
        <Explanation>BOARD MEMBERS RICHARD MILLER AND JOE THORE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE CEO OF THE HOSPITAL IS CONTRACTED FOR HIS SERVICE THROUGH QUORUM HEALTH RESOURCES, LLC (QHR) BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SEE THE RESPONSE TO PART VI, LINE 15A FOR FURTHER DETAILS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL IS ORGANIZED AS A STOCK CORPORATION, AND SHARES OF STOCK ARE SOLD TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND ARE FREELY TRANSFERABLE, BUT HAVE NO CAPITAL VALUE. SHAREHOLDERS DO NOT RECEIVE DIVIDENDS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</Identifier>
        <Explanation>TRUSTEES SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE CORPORATION AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP. EACH SELECTED TRUSTEE SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS AND UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS SELECTED AND QUALIFIED.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION CANNOT SELL REAL PROPERTY WITHOUT APPROVAL BY THE SHAREHOLDERS. PLEASE SEE THE RESPONSE TO LINE 6 ABOVE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH THE ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT OF MANAGEMENT. PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, THE BOARD PLANNING AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE RETURN AND MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVAL TO THE FULL BOARD. THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES AUTHORIZED THE RETURN FOR SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL VOTING BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEY AND RETURN TO THE BOARD CHAIRMAN. THE SURVEY INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REVIEW OF THE POLICY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL CEO IS AN EMPLOYEE THROUGH CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICE QUORUM HEALTH RESOURCES, LLC (QHR), AN UNRELATED CORPORATION. QHR PROVIDES COMPARATIVE SALARY RANGES FROM UP TO THREE SOURCES OF HOSPITALS OF SIMILAR NET REVENUES AND RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CEO. APPROVAL BY THE BOARD IS REQUIRED. FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, THERE IS A REVIEW PROCESS ANNUALLY BY THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER USING THE NORTH CAROLINA HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SURVEY. BASE RATES ARE COMPARED TO THE SURVEY RESULTS, INCORPORATED INTO THE BUDGET BY THE CEO, CFO, AND CHRO, AND SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PHOTOCOPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, RECENT FILINGS OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG, A NON-PROFIT WEBSITE.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PHOTOCOPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL WIDELY DISTRIBUTES AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. SEE FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 20.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>AVERAGE HOURS WORKED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER JOE THORE WORKED AN AVERAGE OF 5 HOURS PER WEEK FOR ASHE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -403. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS: 1,209,210. NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION -435,976. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 772,831.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DOES NOT COMPENSATE MEMBERS FOR THEIR SERVICE AS DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD. ALL COMPENSATION LISTED ON PART VII, LINE 1, COLUMN (D) FOR BOARD MEMBERS WAS PAID FOR VARIOUS MEDICAL SERVICES RENDERED TO THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
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      <RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>0</RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>
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