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PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MANAGEMENT ASSESS THE ADEQUACY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES BASED UPON THE PAYOR COMPOSITION AND AGING OF RECEIVABLES AS OF THE REPORTING DATE WITH CONSIDERATION OF THE HISTORICAL PAYMENT AND WRITE-OFF EXPERIENCE BY PAYOR CATEGORY. THE RESULTS OF THESE REVIEWS ARE THEN USED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES. AFTER SATISFACTION OF AMOUNTS DUE FROM INSURANCE, THE HEALTH SYSTEM FOLLOWS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES FOR PLACING PAST-DUE BALANCES WITH COLLECTION AGENCIES." TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE, AT COST, BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS WAS MULTIPLIED BY A RATIO OF COST TO CHARGES. THE RATIO OF COST TO CHARGES USED WAS BASED ON DETAILED COST ACCOUNTING, WHERE AVAILABLE. WHERE COST ACCOUNTING IS NOT AVAILABLE, COST REPORT COST TO CHARGE RATIOS WERE UTILIZED. 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PART III, LINE 9B: MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH'S ("MERCY") DEBT COLLECTION POLICY PROVIDES THAT MERCY WILL PERFORM A REASONABLE REVIEW OF EACH INPATIENT ACCOUNT BEFORE TURNING AN ACCOUNT TO A THIRD-PARTY COLLECTION AGENT AND PRIOR TO INSTITUTING ANY LEGAL ACTION FOR NON-PAYMENT, TO ASSURE THAT THE PATIENT AND PATIENT GUARANTOR ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (E.G., MEDICAID) AND DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COVERAGE THROUGH MERCY'S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE POLICY. AFTER HAVING BEEN TURNED OVER TO A THIRD-PARTY COLLECTION AGENT, ANY PATIENT ACCOUNT THAT IS SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED TO HAVE MET THE MERCY HOSPITAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE POLICY IS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY BY THE THIRD-PARTY COLLECTION AGENT TO MERCY FOR APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP. MERCY REQUIRES ITS THIRD-PARTY COLLECTION AGENTS TO INCLUDE A MESSAGE ON ALL STATEMENTS INDICATING THAT IF A PATIENT OR PATIENT GUARANTOR MEETS CERTAIN STIPULATED INCOME REQUIREMENTS, THE PATIENT OR PATIENT GUARANTOR MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. MERCY UTILIZES THE "SEARCH AMERICA" TOOL TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY TO DETERMINE CHARITY QUALIFICATION. PRESUMPTIVE CHARITY WILL BE GRANTED IN SITUATIONS WHERE MERCY HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM PATIENTS OR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS NOT COMPLETE ENOUGH TO MAKE A CHARITY DETERMINATION. MERCY UTILIZES PRESUMPTIVE CHARITY PRIOR TO BAD DEBT PLACEMENT FOR CHARITY ADJUSTMENTS IN EXCESS OF $10,000. IN THESE CASES, MERCY UTILIZES THE SEARCH AMERICA REPORT STATUS OF "PROBABLE CHARITY" AS THE BASIS FOR ASSIGNING THE CHARITY LEVEL. MERCY WILL PURSUE APPROPRIATE MEANS IN THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS FROM PATIENTS WITH AN ESTABLISHED ABILITY TO PAY OR AN UNWILLINGNESS TO COOPERATE IN VALIDATING ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THESE APPROPRIATE MEANS MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ACTION CONSISTENT WITH MERCY MISSION AND VALUES. ADDITIONALLY THEY MAY INCLUDE LIENS UPON REAL PROPERTY AND REASONABLE WAGE GARNISHMENTS. LEGAL ACTIONS WILL GENERALLY NOT INCLUDE BANK GARNISHMENT, REPOSSESSION OF ASSETS OR FORECLOSURES TO ENFORCE SATISFACTION OF A LIEN. MERCY HAS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE INITIATION OF LEGAL ACTION AND ANNUALLY REVIEWS COMPLIANCE WITH ALL POLICIES. NEEDS ASSESSMENT: PART VI, LINE 2: MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH'S OBJECTIVES OF COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT ARE TO IDENTIFY HEALTH NEEDS IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, AND TO INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY IN THE HEALTH PLANNING EFFORTS. THE INFORMATION GATHERED IS USED TO PLAN STRATEGICALLY, AND BETTER MEET THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS OF THESE COMMUNITIES. MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH LOOKS AT COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND IDENTIFY RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET IDENTIFIED NEEDS. BASIC DISCUSSION FORUMS HAVE BEEN UTILIZED TO FOSTER CONVERSATION WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS. EXAMPLES OF FORUMS INCLUDE AN ADVISORY BOARD, FOCUS GROUPS, OPINION SURVEYS, AND COMMUNITY ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS. STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE BOARD MEMBERS, COMMUNITY/CIVIC LEADERS, LOCAL EMPLOYERS, OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, FORMER PATIENTS, AND CO-WORKERS. PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE: PART VI, LINE 3: THE FILING ORGANIZATION HAS PRINTED MATERIAL AVAILABLE AT EACH POINT OF REGISTRATION IN OUR FACILITY, IN ADDITION TO ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY AT OUR WEB SITE. 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        <Explanation>FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 1A CHARTER TRAVEL IS PROVIDED TO ALL EMPLOYEES AS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL AND PURSUANT TO THE APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. AFTER CHARTER TRAVEL APPROVAL HAS BEEN GRANTED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL JUSTIFICATION PROCESS, THE APPROVED CHARTER TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS IS A REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE WHICH IS NOT TAXABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS IS PROVIDED UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CO-WORKER TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSE POLICY AND PROCEDURES. WHERE COMPANION TRAVEL HAS RESULTED IN A TAXABLE EVENT, THE EMPLOYEES ARE TAXED FOR SUCH TRAVEL. LIMITED INSTANCES OF TAX GROSS-UPS MAY HAVE OCCURRED WITH RESPECT TO EXECUTIVES. HOUSING BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A RELOCATION PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY POLICY. SUCH BENEFITS ARE SUBJECT TO TAX TO THE EMPLOYEE. PAYMENT BY THE COMPANY OF COSTS FOR TEMPORARY HOUSING BY EMPLOYEES FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE COMPANY IS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CO-WORKER TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSE POLICY AND PROCEDURES. AS A REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE, THIS TYPE OF LODGING IS NOT TAXABLE TO THE EMPLOYEE. FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 3 MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH RELIES ON A RELATED ORGANIZATION; REFER TO SCHEDULE O, PART VI, QUESTION 15B FOR THE PROCESS THE RELATED ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS. FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 4A THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT DURING CALENDAR 2010: WILLIAM GENTRY $83,382, LOYD WELBERN $84,155, RONALD COX $104,372 AND RONNIE SUMMERHILL $195,182 FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 4B MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH OFFERS SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLANS TO CERTAIN EXECUTIVES WHICH PROVIDE BENEFITS UPON RETIREMENT BASED ON COMPENSATION, AGE AT THE TIME OF BENEFIT COMMENCEMENT, LENGTH OF SERVICE WITH THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES, AND LENGTH OF TENURE IN THE PLAN. THE INDIVIDUALS REPORTABLE ON THIS RETURN WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLANS INCLUDE JEFFREY JOHNSTON, LARRY PEARCE, STEVE LOVELESS, JONATHAN VITIELLO AND GRETA WILCHER. THE AMOUNT OF ALL ACCRUED BENEFITS IS INCLUDED IN COMPENSATION AMOUNTS PROVIDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C). FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 7 MERCY HEALTH PROVIDES A NON-FIXED BONUS PLAN FOR WHICH CERTAIN TIERS OF ITS EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 (JULY 1, 2010 - JUNE 30, 2011) PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE BONUS WAS CONTINGENT UPON ATTAINMENT OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL TARGETS. PAYMENTS ARE MADE ANNUALLY IN OCTOBER FOLLOWING (I) THE CONCLUSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR AND (II) DETERMINATION OF GOAL ACHIEVEMENT. BONUS OPPORTUNITIES ARE TIERED PERCENTAGES AND ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE LEADERSHIP LEVEL AND ATTAINMENT PERCENTAGE. MERCY'S ATTAINMENT OF FINANCIAL GOALS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF MERCY AND ARE THEN TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN ANALYZING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR REASONABLENESS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>FORM 990, HEADING, BOX B DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, SISTERS OF MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM ("MERCY HEALTH") BEGAN A SYSTEM-WIDE REBRANDING INITIATIVE TO HELP PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, CO-WORKERS, AND THE PUBLIC BETTER UNDERSTAND THE FULL SCOPE AND LOCATIONS OF MERCY HEALTH'S SERVICES. SEVERAL OF THE MERCY HEALTH AFFILIATES HAVE CHANGED OR ARE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING LEGAL NAMES. PRIOR TO FILING THE 2010 FORMS 990 (DUE MAY 15, 2012), MERCY HEALTH NOTIFIED THE IRS OF THESE NAME CHANGES, THEREFORE BOX B "NAME CHANGE" HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED ON THIS FORM 990. REFER TO SCHEDULE R, PART VI FOR A LIST OF THE NAME CHANGES. VOLUNTEERS FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH UTILIZES AN AUXILIARY PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTEERS TO PERFORM VARIOUS FUNCTIONS. SUCH FUNCTIONS INCLUDE FLOWER DELIVERY, INFORMATION DESK, AND PATIENT TRANSPORT. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH (MHFS) PROVIDES QUALITY CARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AGE, OR ABILITY TO PAY. IN ACTIVE PURSUIT OF THE ABOVE STATED MISSION, MHFS PROVIDED 75,082 INPATIENT SERVICE DAYS OF ACUTE OR SUB-ACUTE CARE. MHFS PERFORMED 2,228 BIRTHS, RESPONDED TO 51,495 EMERGENCY ROOM ENCOUNTERS, MADE 24,996 HOME HEALTH CARE VISITS AND COMPLETED 127,965 OUTPATIENT VISITS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH/BENEFIT PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CURRENT AND PAST PATIENTS (DIABETIC, CARDIAC, CANCER, ETC.), EXPECTING/NEW PARENTS (CHILD BIRTH CLASSES, HELPING HANDS, ETC.), LOCAL/SURROUNDING COMMUNITY (LIFELINE SERVICES, WELLNESS COMMITTEES, HEALTH FAIRS, HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE PROGRAMS, MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY, ETC...) $285,849 OF GRANTS ARE MAINLY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE FOCUSED TO HELP ADDRESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED AREAS, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS IN RURAL SERVICE AREAS, OR TO MEET IDENTIFIED HEALTH DISPARITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. FORM 1099/1096 FILING FORM 990, PART V, QUESTION 1A VENDORS FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION ARE PAID BY MERCY HEALTH (EIN 43-1423050). AS SUCH, ALL REQUIRED FORM 1099 AND FORM 1096 REPORTING IS MADE FOR THE ENTIRE HEALTH (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS) UNDER THE MERCY HEALTH EIN. DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSONS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 6, 7A &amp; 7B THE FILING ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, MERCY HEALTH FORT SMITH COMMUNITIES. THE FOLLOWING CORPORATE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL BE RESERVED SOLELY UNTO THE CORPORATE MEMBER: - TO APPROVE THE MISSION AND ESTABLISH THE PHILOSOPHY ACCORDING TO WHICH THE CORPORATION SHALL OPERATE; - TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS; - TO APPOINT AND REMOVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; - TO APPOINT AND REMOVE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION; - TO APPROVE OR AMEND THE STRATEGIC PLAN, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION; - TO APPROVE OR AMEND THE OPERATING, CAPITAL, AND CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION; - TO LEASE OR SELL ANY OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION IN EXCESS OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000); - TO ENCUMBER ANY OR ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; - TO AUTHORIZE OR APPROVE THE INCURRENCE OF DEBT BY THE CORPORATION OR ANY CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION (OTHER THAN DEBT INCURRED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF GOODS THAT ARE ACQUIRED IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS) AND TO GRANT ANY SECURITY INTERESTS, PLACE ANY ENCUMBRANCES, ENTER INTO ANY COVENANTS, AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCURRENCE OF SUCH DEBT; - TO MERGE, DISSOLVE OR ABANDON THE CORPORATION; AND, - TO APPROVE THE CREATION, OWNERSHIP OR ACQUISITION OF, OR AFFILIATION WITH, ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION BY THE CORPORATION. DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &amp;/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION. A DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FILING ORGANIZAITON'S FINANCE TEAM, INCLUDING THE MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING AND THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF FINANCE. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY MERCY HEALTH'S TAX DEPARTMENT, TO ENSURE ACCURACY AND CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS' FORM 990. AFTER QUESTIONS ARISNG FROM THE VARIOUS REVIEWS ARE ADDRESSED AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990, A REVISED DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP TEAM, INCLUDING THE CFO AND CEO, FOR REVIEW. ONCE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP TEAM, THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW; IT IS THEN SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE IRS. DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C THE COMPLIANCE POLICY COVERAGE INCLUDES: CO-WORKERS, LEADERS, PROVIDERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS MADE AND REVIEWED AT ALL LEVELS. A CORPORATE COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW ANY CONFLICTS AND PROVIDE A REASONABLE ALTERNATIVE TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT, WHICH MAY INCLUDE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES OR TRANSFER OF DECISION-MAKING ROLE. BOARD MEMBERS INVOLVED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION MAKING PROCESS. OFFICES &amp; POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, &amp; YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B FOR THOSE CLASSIFIED AS OFFICERS (AND THUS DISQUALIFIED PERSONS), THE ORGANIZATION RELIES UPON MERCY HEALTH, WHICH USES THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION: EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY STUDIES, ENGAGEMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND REVIEW/APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF MERCY HEALTH. FOR THOSE CLASSIFIED AS KEY EMPLOYEES, THE ORGANIZATION USES THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION: EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY STUDIES, AND REVIEW/APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. COMPENSATION REVIEWS ARE COMPLETED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, AND A REVIEW WAS COMPLETED DURING THE REPORTING YEAR. AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY &amp; FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BUT ARE NOT PUBLISHED PUBLICLY. AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII ARE DISCLOSED AS TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ON MULTIPLE FORMS 990 OF ENTITIES INCLUDED WITHIN MERCY HEALTH. THE AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DISCLOSED IN PART VII IS AN ESTIMATE OF THE HOURS PER WEEK THAT THE LISTED INDIVIDUAL SPENDS ON BOTH THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 TRANSFER TO/FROM RELATED ORGANIZATION (MCS) - $86,767 AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FORM 990, PART XII, QUESTION 2B THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES RECEIVED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION FROM THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2011(THE TAX YEAR CURRENTLY BEING REPORTED). HOWEVER, NO SEPERATE AUDIT OPINION IS ISSUED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR LIES WITH THE FINANCE, AUDIT, AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF MERCY HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AUDIT RESULTS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THIS COMMITTEE.</Explanation>
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