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        <Explanation>THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A), BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THE COLUMN IS $12,522,978.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Backus Hospital conducts and sponsors 11 support groups that provide ongoing education and counseling for a wide array of health-related issues, from infant child loss to cancer. Hospital employees volunteer their service on dozens of community not-for-profit organizations, many of which has healthcare as a primary or major focus. Examples include the New London County Healthcare Collaborative, the Health Care Council of Eastern Connecticut, the Foundation of Three Rivers Community College (which provides funding for nursing student education and equipment), the region's non-profit Hospice organization, United Way of Southeastern Connecticut (which provides funding for many regional human services, including those that are health-related); as well as service and board memberships on the region's two Federally Qualified Health Centers. Additionally, Backus personnel volunteer on other boards and organizations that advance the quality of life and economic well-being of the region, including the local library, family support and social service organizations, the regional Chamber of Commerce, numerous civic and governmental bodies, and various volunteer fire companies and ambulance services. Members of the administrative staff routinely submit government testimony on behalf of regional not-for-profit health-related organizations, and provide research and advocacy for the healthcare access.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE, OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ITS ESTABLISHED RATES, TO PATIENTS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA OF ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY. BECAUSE THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO BE CHARITY CARE, SUCH SERVICES ARE NOT REPORTED AS NET REVENUE. THE HOSPITAL'S CHARITY CARE POLICY UTILIZES THE GENERALLY RECOGNIZED POVERTY INCOME LEVELS FOR THE STATE. FOR PATIENTS WHO DO NOT APPLY OR DO NOT QUALIFY, THE UNCOLLECTED AMOUNTS ARE RECOGNIZED AS BAD DEBT EXPENSE. ESTIMATED COST OF BAD DEBT IS BASED ON THE RATIO OF COST TO CHARGES AS DETERMINED BY HOSPITAL SPECIFIC DATA.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT COST. THE COSTING METHODOLOGY CONSISTED OF INFORMATION FROM THE HOSPITAL'S COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AS WELL AS COSTS FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>(a) In addition to conducting its own research, Backus Hospital collaborates with local and regional health care organizations to determine the need for health-related programs and services. (b) In 2010, the Hospital commissioned a comprehensive community health needs assessment conducted by Holleran, a professional research firm. The assessment consisted of 1,109 BRFSS telephone surveys which were conducted throughout the Hospital's service region (both New London and Windham Counties). The assessment also included a detailed analysis of secondary data sources, as well as two comprehensive focus groups to gain qualitative data on identified priority health areas. The needs assessment was presented and distributed, and can be accessed at www.backushospital.org/healthsurvey. Subsequently the Hospital has developed a Community Needs Strategic Plan which identifies and outlines top priority health needs as determined by the needs assessment. Priority health areas include obesity and overweight, autism, smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, mental health, chronic lower respiratory diseases, and access to healthcare. This plan has guided Hospital's outreach efforts for the last two fiscal years. A second needs assessment is planned to measure the Hospital's progress. Based on the Holleran survey, the Hospital partnered with United Way of Southeastern Connecticut to create the New London County Food Policy Council, which is using the data to address obesity and other food-related issues, as well as Norwich Technical High School, to focus on adolescent health issues such as self-esteem, depression, and substance abuse. (c) The hospital identifies health problems in the community through indicators and measures of health risk, disease prevalence, disease management and outcomes using sources such as birth and mortality records, census data, Behavioral Risk Factor Survey data, Robert Wood Johnson County Health Rankings, and other datasets. (d) The hospital partners with two regional Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)- United Community and Family Services, and Generations Healthcare. Managers from the hospital and FQHCs meet to determine unmet community needs to develop educational, outreach and preventative health programs to meet these needs. (e) The hospital conducts follow-up surveys with all participants in its free educational programs. The surveys assess participants' satisfaction with the program, and solicit information about other needs.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>(a) Notification about charitable care and assistance programs is available at all registration areas, on and off the main hospital campus, in waiting areas, in the patient handbook, on our website, on prominently placed signs (in English and Spanish). Additionally, Care Management Social Workers meet with patients, family, clergy and others as appropriate to discuss assistance programs and services that may be available. Here is the information from our website: If you do not have health insurance and are eligible for a government sponsored health program, our Access to Care staff at Backus Hospital is available to help you through the application process. If you qualify, programs such as HUSKY, T-19, and SAGA may help you with access to healthcare and other vital services for yourself and your family. If you are uninsured, and do not qualify for a government sponsored insurance program you may be eligible for free or discounted services from Backus Hospital depending on your income level and circumstances. In addition, extended payment plans are available to patients who qualify for payment assistance and who are making good-faith efforts to pay their bill. To get help enrolling in a government sponsored insurance program or to apply for charitable care from Backus Hospital, please call our Advocate for Charitable Care at (860) 889-8331, ext. 3831 or Customer Service at (860) 823-6394. Our staff will work with you to complete an application which must be returned with income and resources information. We look forward to working with you to improve access to care for you and your family. (b) The hospital provides two Access to Care Specialists (both first and second shift) in its Emergency Department, who provides free insurance eligibility screenings to uninsured clients seeking care. The Specialist works with uninsured patients to connect them with a primary medical home, so they can receive preventative care, rather than using costly emergency services for illnesses that are not medical emergencies. Significant one-on-one follow-up is provided through phone calls or letters to make appointments to screen patients and help them fill out applications for HUSKY or Charter Oak applications.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>The William W. Backus Hospital is located in Norwich, 45 minutes southeast of Hartford. In the past decade, the region has undergone major economic changes, due to the operation of two Native American-owned casinos - both among the largest casinos in the world. These gambling and entertainment venues bring bringing an average of 40,000 visitors into the region each day. The casinos are the largest employers, and are experiencing layoffs and cutbacks as the economy continues to decline. The hospital's primary service area has an estimated population of about 118,000. The secondary service area consists of larger communities, such as New London and Groton, and smaller lower-density rural communities. The total population of the secondary service area is about 123,000. The service areas contain municipalities in New London and Windham Counties. The fastest growing segment of the region's population is the elderly. For the last decennial census, the region's elderly population grew at 10 times the rate of growth for the total population. The region's lack of affordable housing began to emerge as a critical issue even before the economic downturn. Homelessness is a growing concern, as the number of mortgage foreclosures grow. Further, the 2012 Robert Wood Johnson County Health Rankings reported that in New London and Windham Counties between 12-15% of children are living in poverty, and 31-32% are living in single parent households. Unemployment in the regional labor market (per the 2012 Robert Wood Johnson County Health Ranking) stands at 8.7-10.3% in New London and Windham Counties, hovering around state average of 9.1%, and well above the national average of 5.4%.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>BACKUS CORPORATION, BEING THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE WILLIAM W. BACKUS HOSPITAL, HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT ALL THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS OF THE HOSPITAL SHALL BE VESTED IN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO SHALL HAVE CHARGE, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY, AFFAIRS AND FUNDS OF THE HOSPITAL, SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DELIVERY AND MAINTENANCE OF QUALITY PATIENT CARE, THE PROMOTION OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, OVERSIGHT OF RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND WHICH SHALL HAVE THE POWER AND AUTHORITY TO DO AND PERFOM ALL ACTS AND FUNCTIONS NOT INCONSISTENT WITH THE BYLAWS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL MAKE ALL POLICIES AND RULES THAT GOVERN THE HOSPITAL AND SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE ABILITY OF HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY RESOURCES.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>990 REVIEW PROCESS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTING STAFF AND THEN REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THE CFO MAY HAVE ARE ADDRESSED. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD WILL THEN REVIEW THE 990 AND ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAVE ARE ADDRESSED. THE FINAL FORM 990 WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE HOSPITAL SHALL COMPLETE AND SIGN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE STATEMENT WILL INCLUDE AN ITEMIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS RELATED THERETO FOR SUCH TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE BY VIRTUE OF HIS OR HER ACTIVITIES OR THE ACTIVITIES OF RELATED PERSONS. TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE URGED TO BE INCLUSIVE IN THIS DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURING DISCUSSION OF CONFLICT. DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER. ALL DISCLOSURES MADE WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT, WHO SHALL EXERCISE GOOD FAITH JUDGEMENT AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS. THE CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGMENTS IN WHICH A TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FOR ASSURING THAT THE TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE SERVES THE HOSPITAL'S BEST INTERESTS. THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER, THE CHAIR AND/OR PRESIDENT MAY CONSULT WITH ANY TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE AND OBTAIN INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR AN ORDINARILY PRUDENT PERSON TO MAKE A JUDGMENT AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL COOPERATE WITH SUCH REQUESTS. THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER, THE CHAIR, AND/OR THE PRESIDENT SHALL PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE AND TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS TO THE APPRORIATE COURSE OF ACTION. WHEN DEEMED PRUDENT BY THE CHAIR OR THE PRESIDENT, THE CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT SHALL SEEK THE ADVICE AND APPROVAL OF THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IN DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AND THAT THE TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE SERVES THE HOSPITAL'S BEST INTERESTS. IF, AFTER COMPLETING AND SIGNING THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES, THE TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE WITH THE CONFLICT SHALL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER IN WRITING. TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE DECLARED OR HAVE BEEN DEEMED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST REFRAIN FROM CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGMENTS, UNLESS FOR SPECIAL REASON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REQUESTS INFORMATION OR INTERPRETATIONS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION REVIEW</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A &amp; B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THESE REVIEWS AND THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE COMMITTEE ALSO TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION INFORMATION FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>JOINT VENTURES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL NEW VENTURES ARE REVIEWED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE CONTACT DANIEL E LOHR AT 326 WASHINGTON STREET, NORWICH, CT, 06360, ABOUT INSPECTING THE ORGANIZATION'S DOCUMENTS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>K-1 GAIN AND INTEREST (2,641) TRANSFER TO AFFILIATE (245,005) DECREASE IN ASSETS HELD IN TRUST (102,368) CHANGE IN PENSION FUNDING (21,176,691) UNREALIZED LOSS (5,813,831) INVESTMENT EXPENSES (226,561) ------------ TOTAL $(27,567,097)</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:DAVID WHITEHEAD TITLE:TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT/CEO HOURS:7</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:PETER V DISCH TITLE:TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN HOURS:1</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:ROBERT RAMSDELL TITLE:TRUSTEE/TREASURER HOURS:1</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:JOSEPH FATONE TITLE:TRUSTEE/SECRETARY HOURS:1</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:ANTHONY JOYCE TITLE:TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIRMAN HOURS:1</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:JOHN F BILDA TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:1</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:ELIZABETH CONWAY TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:1</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:BERT A COPPOTELLI, MD TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:1</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:GRACE JONES PHD TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:1</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:PETER MANERI TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:1</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:DEBORAH MONAHAN TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:1</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:TODD POSTLER TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:1</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:LYNNE QUINTAL-HILL TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:1</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:MARK TRAMONTOZZI, MD TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:1</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:DANIEL E LOHR TITLE:SENIOR VP/CFO HOURS:9</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAME:THOMAS P PIPICELLI TITLE:FORMER PRESIDENT HOURS:10</Explanation>
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