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HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER: Form 990, tax year 2023

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Organization
HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER (EIN 25-1494705)
Tax period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30
Filed
2026-05-15
IRS object ID
202631359349317303
Schema version
2023v6.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2026-05-15T22:18:59-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2024-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

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Filer Filer

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Business Name Line1PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLEBusinessNameLine1Txt
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Principal OfficerJOSH LAFLEURPrincipalOfficerNm

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Legal Domicile StatePALegalDomicileStateCd
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Total Liabilities EOY$37,404,538TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY-$9,255,764NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY-$8,605,440NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
MissionHIGHLANDS HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO THE COMMUNITY IN A COMPETENT, NURTURING AND HEALING ENVIRONMENT. OUR STAFF WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT IN TIMES OF CRISIS AND FURNISH THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.MissionDesc
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BRADLEY BASSI
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MARK MCGINLEY
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RG KRISHNAN MD
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KURT SALVATORI
DIRECTOR2.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
STEVE SHEARSON
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PJ CARTE
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JOHN COLEMAN
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LARRY KIEFER
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PETER ADAMO
PRESIDENT20.0020.00Yes (X)$0$370,402$16,250
WILLIAM J KOZAK
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MICHAEL PELEKANOS
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MAMOON AL RASHEED
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POLLY BEAL
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MATTHEW MASCIA
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PO BOX 972633DALLASTX753972633STAFFING SERVICES$378,746
NEW DIRECTIONS MENTAL HEALTH PC
180 FORT COUCH ROAD SUITE 304PITTSBURGHPA15241COUNSELING SERVICES$377,001
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Travel TravelGrp

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Interest InterestGrp

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Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES & DRUG$8,163,125$8,163,125
PENN HIGHLANDS ASSESSME$3,389,887$3,016,999$372,888
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE$841,359$748,810$92,549
MEDICAID ASSESSMENT$564,210$502,147$62,063

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

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BOY-$9,910,788BOYAmt
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Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$28,799,098EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$6,562,641ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$32,233NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
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Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Volunteers0VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or Management0PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings Members0MailingsMembersInd
Publications Or Broadcast0PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact Legislators0DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Rallies Demonstrations0RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other ActivitiesYes (1)OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities$10,000OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$10,000TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationOTHER LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBER OF THE HEALTHCARE COUNCIL OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. A PORTION OF THESE DUES MAY BE USED FOR LOBBYING PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION PAID JDR AND COMPANY LLC $10,000 FOR MISCELLANEOUS LOBBYING NEEDS. THE LOBBYING ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY THE CAMERON COMPANIES, LLC WERE THE FOLLOWING: ARRANGED AND INTRODUCED LOCAL PHYSICIAN PRACTICE RELATIONSHIPS TO HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL TO INCREASE REFERRALS AND REVENUE IN TOXICOLOGY SERVICES; PROVIDED HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL EXECUTIVES WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT; PROVIDED THE HOSPITAL'S EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ACCESS TO CORPORATE PHILANTHROPIC BENEFACTORS AND OTHER POTENTIAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL CONTRIBUTORS; AND PROVIDED CONTINUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LOCAL AND STATE HEALTH CARE MARKET PLACE AND POTENTIAL COMPETITION TO THE HOSPITAL'S STATUS IN THE MARKET.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$532,010OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$532,010BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$10,857,544OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$10,857,544BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$205,586OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$205,586BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,780,892OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,909,125DepreciationAmt
Book Value-$128,233BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$97,512OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$97,512BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$11,564,419TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
DUE FROM AFFILIATES$3,699,776
DEPOSITS$259,894
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$3,959,670TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
DUE TO AFFILIATES$24,041,287
LEASE OBLIGATIONS$271,667
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$24,312,954TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationUNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS: HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL IS INCLUDED IN PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE'S CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOLLOWING NARRATIVE IS THE FOOTNOTE FROM THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: THE SYSTEM AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES HAVE GENERALLY BEEN RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND A SIMILAR PROVISION OF STATE LAW. HOWEVER, THESE ENTITIES ARE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX ON ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME. THE SYSTEM CONSOLIDATES CERTAIN ENTITIES, WHICH ARE ORGANIZED AS CORPORATIONS AND SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME. OTHER CONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES HAVE ELECTED TO BE TAXED AS A PARTNERSHIP UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND A SIMILAR SECTION OF THE STATE INCOME TAX LAW. THEREFORE, TAXABLE INCOME OR LOSS IS REPORTED TO THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS FOR INCLUSION IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TAX RETURNS. TO THE EXTENT THAT THE OPERATIONS OF THE PARTNERSHIP ENTITIES ARE RELATED TO THE SYSTEM'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE, ITS INCOME WILL BE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES. THE SYSTEM AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES ACCOUNT FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS USING A TWO-STEP APPROACH FOR RECOGNIZING AND MEASURING TAX BENEFITS TAKEN, OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN, IN AN UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX RETURN, AND DISCLOSURES REGARDING UNCERTAINTIES IN TAX POSITIONS. THE SYSTEM'S FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS RECOGNIZE DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE FUTURE TAX IMPACT OF TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AMOUNTS RECORDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE TAX BASES, AND THE FUTURE BENEFIT OF UTILIZING AVAILABLE NET OPERATING LOSSES. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ARE MEASURED USING ENACTED TAX RATES EXPECTED TO APPLY TO TAXABLE INCOME IN THE YEARS IN WHICH THOSE TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES ARE EXPECTED TO BE RECOVERED OR SETTLED. INCOME TAXES OF THE SYSTEM'S TAX-EXEMPT, FOR-PROFIT AND PARTNERSHIP ENTITIES ARE RECORDED IN ACCRUED EXPENSES ON THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET.ExplanationTxt

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (1)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (1)WrittenPolicyInd
All Hospitals PolicyYes (X)AllHospitalsPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (1)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd
Percent200Yes (X)Percent200Ind
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (1)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd
Percent300Yes (X)Percent300Ind
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (1)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (1)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed Budget0ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (1)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (1)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$7,412,413TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$5,175,318DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,237,095NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.05220TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$7,412,413TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$5,175,318DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,237,095NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.05220TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$42,387TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$42,387NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00100TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$3,738,328TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$934,708DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,803,620NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.06540TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$3,780,715TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$934,708DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,846,007NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.06640TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$11,193,128TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$6,110,026DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$5,083,102NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.11860TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense ReportedYes (1)BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$1,904,918BadDebtExpenseAmt
Bad Debt Expense Attributable$310,502BadDebtExpenseAttributableAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$5,175,318ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$6,024,161CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-$848,843MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cost To Charge RatioYes (X)CostToChargeRatioInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (1)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (1)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd
Hospital Facilities1HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1HIGHLANDS HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1401 EAST MURPHY AVEAddressLine1Txt
CityCONNELLSVILLECityNm
State AbbreviationPAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP15425ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Website AddressWWW.PHHEALTHCARE.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
State License37301StateLicenseNum
Licensed HospitalYes (X)LicensedHospitalInd
General Medical And SurgicalYes (X)GeneralMedicalAndSurgicalInd
Emergency Room24 HrsYes (X)EmergencyRoom24HrsInd
OtherSKILLED NURSING PHYSICIAN OFFICESOtherDesc

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp

Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1HIGHLANDS HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum
First Licensed CY Or PY0FirstLicensedCYOrPYInd
Tax Exempt Hospital CY Or PY0TaxExemptHospitalCYOrPYInd
CHNA ConductedYes (1)CHNAConductedInd
Community DefinitionYes (X)CommunityDefinitionInd
Community DemographicsYes (X)CommunityDemographicsInd
Existing ResourcesYes (X)ExistingResourcesInd
How Data ObtainedYes (X)HowDataObtainedInd
Community Health NeedsYes (X)CommunityHealthNeedsInd
Other Health IssuesYes (X)OtherHealthIssuesInd
Community Hlth Needs Id ProcessYes (X)CommunityHlthNeedsIdProcessInd
Consulting ProcessYes (X)ConsultingProcessInd
Prior CHNA ImpactYes (X)PriorCHNAImpactInd
CHNA Conducted23CHNAConductedYr
Take Into Account Others InputYes (1)TakeIntoAccountOthersInputInd
CHNA Conducted With Other FcltsYes (1)CHNAConductedWithOtherFcltsInd
CHNA Conducted With Non FcltsYes (1)CHNAConductedWithNonFcltsInd
CHNA Report Widely AvailableYes (1)CHNAReportWidelyAvailableInd
Rpt Available On Own WebsiteYes (X)RptAvailableOnOwnWebsiteInd
Own Website URLSEE PART V, SECTION COwnWebsiteURLTxt
Implementation Strategy AdoptYes (1)ImplementationStrategyAdoptInd
Implementation Strategy Adpt24ImplementationStrategyAdptYr
Strategy Posted WebsiteYes (1)StrategyPostedWebsiteInd
Strategy Website URLSEE PART V, SECTION CStrategyWebsiteURLTxt
Organization Incur Excise Tax0OrganizationIncurExciseTaxInd
Elig Criteria ExplainedYes (1)EligCriteriaExplainedInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free DscntYes (X)FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeDscntInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Care200.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeCarePct
FPG Family Incm Lmt Dscnt Care300.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtDscntCarePct
Medical Indigency CriteriaYes (X)MedicalIndigencyCriteriaInd
Insurance Status CriteriaYes (X)InsuranceStatusCriteriaInd
Underinsurance Stat CriteriaYes (X)UnderinsuranceStatCriteriaInd
Residency CriteriaYes (X)ResidencyCriteriaInd
Explained BasisYes (1)ExplainedBasisInd
App Financial Asst ExplnYes (1)AppFinancialAsstExplnInd
Described InfoYes (X)DescribedInfoInd
Described Suprt DocYes (X)DescribedSuprtDocInd
Provided Hospital ContactYes (X)ProvidedHospitalContactInd
Includes Publicity MeasuresYes (1)IncludesPublicityMeasuresInd
FAP Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP Available On Website URLSEE PART V, SECTION CFAPAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP App Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP App Available On Website URLSEE PART V, SECTION CFAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Summary On WebsiteYes (X)FAPSummaryOnWebsiteInd
FAP Summary On Website URLSEE PART V, SECTION CFAPSummaryOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Avlbl On Request No ChargeYes (X)FAPAvlblOnRequestNoChargeInd
FAP App Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPAppAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
FAP Sum Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPSumAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
Notified FAP Copy Bill DisplayYes (X)NotifiedFAPCopyBillDisplayInd
Communtity Notified FAPYes (X)CommuntityNotifiedFAPInd
FAP Actions On NonpaymentYes (1)FAPActionsOnNonpaymentInd
Permit No ActionsYes (X)PermitNoActionsInd
Collection Activities0CollectionActivitiesInd
Provided Written NoticeYes (X)ProvidedWrittenNoticeInd
Made Effort Orally NotifyYes (X)MadeEffortOrallyNotifyInd
Processed FAP ApplicationYes (X)ProcessedFAPApplicationInd
Made Presumptive Elig DetermYes (X)MadePresumptiveEligDetermInd
Other Actions TakenYes (X)OtherActionsTakenInd
Nondis Emergency Care PolicyYes (1)NondisEmergencyCarePolicyInd
Look Back Medicare PrivateYes (X)LookBackMedicarePrivateInd
Amounts Generally Billed0AmountsGenerallyBilledInd
Gross Charges0GrossChargesInd

Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
HIGHLANDS HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTFOR THE TAX YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE CONTINUED TO ADDRESS THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE IDENTIFIED IN ITS 2021 CHNA AND IN WHICH THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY PLAN (ISP) WAS ADOPTED FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022, 2023 AND 2024.THE 2024 CHNA PROCESS BEGAN IN JANUARY 2024, AND THE COLLECTION OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA CONCLUDED IN JUNE 2024. AS PART OF THIS NEEDS ASSESSMENT, A VAST NUMBER OF RESIDENTS, EDUCATORS, GOVERNMENT AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES LEADERS IN THE PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE SERVICE AREA PARTICIPATED IN THE STUDY. INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM LEADERS PROVIDED A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF COMMUNITY MATTERS, HEALTH EQUITY FACTORS, AND COMMUNITY NEEDS. PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE COLLECTED COMMUNITY AND KEY INFORMANT SURVEYS, COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS, AND FOCUS GROUP DATA TO ENGAGE AND CAPTURE THE COMMUNITY'S PERSPECTIVE.DATA TYPES SUCH AS COUNTY DEMOGRAPHICS AND CHRONIC DISEASE PREVALENCE WERE GATHERED FROM LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL DATABASES TO COMPILE SECONDARY DATA.COMMUNITY SURVEYS, ALONG WITH STAKEHOLDER AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENT INTERVIEWS, WERE INITIATED TO GARNER PARTICIPATION FROM ALL MEMBERS RESIDING OR WORKING IN THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. THE DATA COLLECTED IDENTIFIED THE NEEDS, HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS, BARRIERS, SOCIETAL ISSUES, AND CONCERNS OF THE UNDERSERVED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. INFORMATION FROM FOCUS GROUPS WITH SENIORS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO INTERACT WITH RESIDENTS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS WAS INCLUDED IN THE COLLECTION PHASE.WHILE MULTIPLE STEPS MADE UP THE CHNA PROCESS, TRIPP UMBACH, A NATIONALLY RENOWNED HEALTHCARE CONSULTING FIRM, WORKED CLOSELY WITH WORKING GROUP MEMBERS TO COLLECT, ANALYZE, AND IDENTIFY THE RESULTS TO COMPLETE THE HOSPITAL'S ASSESSMENT.COMMUNITY LEADER INTERVIEWS: FROM FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2024, PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE CONDUCTED 36 PHONE INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDS GOVERNMENT LEADERS, PROFESSIONALS WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH-RELATED DATA, PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS, REPRESENTATIVES OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES.PUBLIC COMMENTARY: FROM FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2024, TRIPP UMBACH SOLICITED COMMENTS FROM COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS RELATED TO THE FY21 CHNA AND ISP.COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY: FROM MARCH TO APRIL 2024, A SURVEY OF 1,254 RESIDENTS WAS CONDUCTED BY PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE IN COLLABORATION WITH TRIPP UMBACH.FOCUS GROUPS: TWO FOCUS GROUPS WERE HELD REPRESENTING THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST REGIONS OF PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE. A GROUP OF NINE SENIORS REPRESENTING THE NORTHWEST REGION AND A GROUP OF SIX PROVIDERS OF RESIDENTS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS REPRESENTING THE SOUTHWEST REGION.LOW-INCOME RESIDENT INTERVIEWS: TRIPP UMBACH CONDUCTED 8 PHONE INTERVIEWS WITH LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS WHICH WAS CRITICAL IN UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING THIS DEMOGRAPHIC'S UNIQUE HEALTH CHALLENGES.SECONDARY DATA REPORT: UTILIZING MULTIPLE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE REPORTS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL, INFORMATION WAS GATHERED REGARDING: DISPARITIES, PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITIES RELATED TO DISEASE PREVALENCE, SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS, HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND HEALTH DETERMINANTS.PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE WILL LEVERAGE ITS STRENGTHS, EXTENSIVE RESOURCES, AND BROAD OUTREACH CAPABILITIES TO COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. TOGETHER, PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE WILL IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT THE MOST IMPACTFUL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE HEALTH NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS CONCERTED EFFORT AIMS TO ENHANCE OVERALL HEALTH, ADDRESS URGENT HEALTH NEEDS, AND IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS WITHIN THEIR SERVICE AREAS. THE CAREFUL PRIORITIZATION OF IDENTIFIED NEEDS WILL SHAPE AND DRIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES, ENSURING THAT THE PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE EFFORTS BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS THEY SERVE.
HIGHLANDS HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: CHNA CONDUCTED WITH OTHER HOSPITAL FACILITIES:- PENN HIGHLANDS BROOKVILLE- PENN HIGHLANDS CLEARFIELD- PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS- PENN HIGHLANDS ELK- PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON- PENN HIGHLANDS TYRONE- PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILE- PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY- PENN HIGHLANDS STATE COLLEGESCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7AWEBSITE WHERE CHNA IS AVAILABLE:HTTPS://WWW.PHHEALTHCARE.ORG/HEALTH-WELLNESS/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENTSCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10AWEBSITE WHERE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IS AVAILABLE:HTTPS://WWW.PHHEALTHCARE.ORG/HEALTH-WELLNESS/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT
HIGHLANDS HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: TRIPP UMBACH, A HEALTHCARE CONSULTING FIRM
HIGHLANDS HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: ADDRESSING IDENTIFIED NEEDS:FOR THE TAX YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE ADDRESSED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE IDENTIFIED IN ITS 2021 CHNA AND IN WHICH THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY PLAN WAS ADOPTED FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022, 2023 AND 2024. THE 2024 CHNA WILL BE EFFECTIVE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025, 2026, AND 2027.SENIOR LEADERS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE REVIEWED THE PREVIOUS IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY PLAN AND REFINED AND REINFORCED KEY STRATEGIES. THEY PRIORITIZED SPECIFIC INITIATIVES AND EXPLORED WAYS TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE SERVICES FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY THROUGH THE UPDATED PLAN. SENIOR LEADERSHIP FROM PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE AND PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CHNA/ISP WORKING GROUP. MOVING FORWARD, SENIOR LEADERS WILL REGULARLY EVALUATE THE STRATEGY PLAN, MAKING ADJUSTMENTS AS NEEDED TO BETTER ALIGN WITH THE COMMUNITY'S EVOLVING HEALTH NEEDS.THE 2024 CHNA FOR PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE HIGHLIGHTED THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEEDS:- ACCESS TO CARE- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; AND- CHRONIC DISEASES/CONDITIONSPENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE SUMMARY OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY:PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE HAS COMPLETED AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY THAT ADDRESSES THE HOSPITAL'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY TO MEET THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THIS CHNA. THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THAT SEPARATE, MORE COMPREHENSIVE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.THE ISP REPORT AIMS TO IDENTIFY THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES THAT PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE WILL USE TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE RECENT CHNA. THE FINDINGS FROM THE CHNA WILL OUTLINE ACTIONABLE STEPS THAT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WILL TAKE TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES. THE ISP REPORT DETAILS STRATEGIES, RESOURCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS NECESSARY TO TACKLE THE MOST PRESSING HEALTH ISSUES, ENSURING THE PROPOSED INITIATIVES ARE IMPACTFUL. TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY PLAN, PLEASE GO TO HTTPS://WWW.PHHEALTHCARE.ORG/HEALTH-WELLNESS/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT.CHNA SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEED: ACCESS TO CAREGOAL: INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE SERVICES FOCUSING ON DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS OF CARE WITH THE OVERALL GOAL OF IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES.OBJECTIVES:1. INCREASE ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF PREVENTIVE AND WELL-CARE HEALTH SERVICES.2. COORDINATE EFFORTS ALONG MULTIPLE CONTINUUMS TO ENSURE THAT HEALTH CARE NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED AND ADDRESSED THROUGH DIRECT CARE AND REFERRALS.3. INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BY STRUCTURING A BLENDED CARE MODEL TO COMBINE SERVICES IN ONE LOCATION.4. INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE INTEGRATION OF HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND SERVICES.5. ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICES FOR IDENTIFYING, TREATING, AND REFERRING PATIENTS.6. PROMOTE HEALTH EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.7. INCREASE ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF PREVENTIVE AND WELL-CARE HEALTH SERVICES.8. COORDINATE EFFORTS ALONG MULTIPLE CONTINUUMS TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE NEEDS THROUGH DIRECT CARE AND REFERRALS.9. INCREASE ACCESS TO A FULL COMPLEMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES WITH A FOCUS ON COLLABORATING WITH HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS TO DEVELOP BEST PRACTICES TO IDENTIFY, TREAT, AND REFER PATIENTS.10. IMPLEMENT TELEMEDICINE SERVICES TO EXTEND SPECIALIST ACCESS TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.11. COLLABORATE WITH MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS TO CREATE A PIPELINE FOR NEW GRADUATES.12. PROVIDE COMPETITIVE INCENTIVES (E.G., LOAN FORGIVENESS, SIGNING BONUSES) TO ATTRACT PCPS AND SPECIALISTS TO THE AREA.13. IMPLEMENT TELEMEDICINE SERVICES TO EXTEND SPECIALIST ACCESS TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.14. INCREASE RECRUITMENT EFFORTS TO HIRE MORE PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS (PCPS) AND SPECIALISTS.15. ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS WITH NEARBY HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS TO SHARE SPECIALIST SERVICES.16. ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO RAISE AWARENESS OF HEALTHCARE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES LOCALLY.17. INCREASE COLLABORATION BETWEEN PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALTY CARE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE SEAMLESS REFERRALS AND CARE COORDINATION.18. DEVELOP CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO RETAIN CURRENT PCPS AND SPECIALISTS.19. CONDUCT WORKFORCE PLANNING AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN CARE AND STRATEGICALLY TARGET RECRUITMENT.20. OFFER FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS (E.G., PART-TIME POSITIONS, LOCUM TENENS) TO ATTRACT A BROADER RANGE OF SPECIALISTS.21. USE DATA ANALYTICS TO TRACK PATIENT DEMAND AND PROJECT FUTURE NEEDS FOR PCPS AND SPECIALISTS.22. ENCOURAGE CROSS-TRAINING OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO ALLOW FOR AN EXPANDED SCOPE OF PRACTICE WHERE APPROPRIATE.23. INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ON INTEGRATING HEALTHCARE NEEDS AND SERVICES.PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE'S AVAILABLE RESOURCES INCLUDE, PRIMARY CARE/SPECIALTY CARE PROVIDERS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND CASE MANAGERS, TELEMEDICINE PROVIDERS, CHRONIC CARE SPECIALISTS, PHARMACISTS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT TEAMS, PALLIATIVE CARE AND HOSPICE PROVIDERS, NUTRITIONISTS, AND DIETICIANS.PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE'S COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS INCLUDE, LOCAL HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS, COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, HEALTH EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, LOCAL NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, INSURANCE PROVIDERS, VETERANS' HEALTH SERVICES, REHABILITATION CENTERS, GOVERNMENT HEALTH AGENCIES (E.G., MEDICAID, MEDICARE), HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEAMS (FOR CARE PLAN DOCUMENTATION AND FOLLOW-UP), COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS (FOR INTEGRATED PATIENT RECORDS), TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (TO ADDRESS ACCESS ISSUES), MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, HEALTH EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS (E.G., AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION), CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) PROVIDERS, HEALTH POLICY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL SCHOOLS, MEDIA PARTNERS, LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS, HOUSING AUTHORITIES, HUD, GYMS IN THE COMMUNITY, DRUG AND REHAB CENTERS, RECRUITMENT AGENCIES SPECIALIZING IN HEALTHCARE, LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (TO PROMOTE THE AREA AS AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK), AND REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS.CHNA SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEED: ACCESS TO CARE (CANCER)GOAL: EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTIONOBJECTIVES:1. TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. TO PROMOTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND REDUCE THE STIGMA THAT SURROUNDS MENTAL HEALTH.2. TO MAKE AVAILABLE MORE DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PATIENTS IN NEED. OBTAIN CONTRACTS WITH COUNTY DELEGATES TO EXPAND THE PLACES THAT PATIENTS MAY GO.3. OBTAIN INFORMATION FOR THE HOMELESS IN THE AREA REGARDING FEDERAL PROGRAMS, SECTION 8 HOUSING. USE SOCIAL WORKERS TO ASSIST IN FINDING SHELTER FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS.4. OFFER PATIENT EDUCATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN REGARD TO DIET AND EXERCISE.5. TO DETERMINE A PATTERN AND THE ROOT CAUSE OF HOW SOCIAL DETERMINANTS PLAY A ROLE IN PEOPLE'S HEALTH.PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE'S AVAILABLE RESOURCES INCLUDE, SOCIAL WORKERS/CASE MANAGERS AND DIETICIANS.PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE'S COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS INCLUDE, CHILD YOUTH SERVICES, CRISIS, ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS), FAYETTE DRUG & ALCOHOL, COUNTY DELEGATES, DRUG AND REHAB CENTERS, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HUD, AREA ON AGING, GYMS IN THE COMMUNITY, HEALTH EDUCATORS, FOOD PANTRIES, HUD HOUSING, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY.CHNA SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEED: BEHAVIORAL HEALTHGOAL: INCREASE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.OBJECTIVES:1. RESTRUCTURE THE HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AND THE EXPERTISE OF THE PROGRAM PROVIDERS.2. PROMOTE THE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM RESTRUCTURE TO PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY HEALTH PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.3. EDUCATE PROVIDERS ON THE USE OF THE PHQ-9 AND PAIN ASSESSMENT SCREENING TOOLS TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS ENDORSING DEPRESSION SEVERITY.4. PROMOTE THE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) PROGRAM TO TREAT MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.5. IDENTIFY COMMUNITY LEADERS AND MAINTAIN A STRONG COMMUNITY PRESENCE WITH LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS WITH THE GOAL OF IDENTIFYING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH THAT IMPEDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.6. PROMOTE THE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM AS RESTRUCTURED TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS THAT MAY PREVENT ACCESS TO NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE.SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINES 16A, 16B & 16CFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY:HTTPS://WWW.PHHEALTHCARE.ORG/PATIENTS-VISITORS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-POLICY
HIGHLANDS HOSPITALPART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: OTHER EFFORTS:THE BILLING STATEMENT STATES THAT THERE IS A FAP AVAILABLE AND GIVES INFORMATION ON HOW TO CONTACT SOMEONE FOR THE APPLICATION.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: ADDRESSING IDENTIFIED NEEDS (CONTINUED)7. PROMOTE THE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE.8. INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES BY STRUCTURING A BLENDED CARE MODEL.PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE'S AVAILABLE RESOURCES INCLUDE, PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS, SOCIAL WORKERS/CASE MANAGERS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, TELEMEDICINE PROVIDERS, AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS.PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE'S COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS INCLUDE, COMMUNITY HEALTH PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES, DRUG AND REHAB CENTERS, COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, LOCAL HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS, PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, HEALTH EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS (FOR PATIENT OUTREACH), COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH AGENCIES, AND MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION PARTNERS (E.G., SOCIAL MEDIA, LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS).CHNA SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEED: CHRONIC DISEASES/CONDITIONSGOAL: DECREASE PREVENTABLE CHRONIC DISEASE BY ENSURING ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND KNOWLEDGE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ADOPT HEALTHY BEHAVIORS.OBJECTIVES:1. INCREASE PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) ADHERENCE TO PREVENTIVE SCREENINGS PER GUIDELINES FOR AGE AND RISK FACTORS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS.2. OFFER REFERRALS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO HIGH-RISK POPULATIONS.3. IMPROVE DIABETES MANAGEMENT AND CARE COORDINATION FOR AT-RISK POPULATIONS AND PATIENTS WITH DIABETES.4. COORDINATE CONTINUITY OF CARE BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS OF THE HOSPITAL SYSTEM: INPATIENT, ER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, OUTPATIENT.5. IDENTIFY AND COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND AGENCIES TO ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (SDOH) AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE ACCESS.6. IDENTIFY THE PROBLEMS AND BARRIERS THAT PREVENT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS FROM RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE.7. IDENTIFY STRUCTURAL BARRIERS, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES BY INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE AND HOUSING INSTABILITY.8. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LINK PATIENTS WITH SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS BARRIERS AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES.9. IDENTIFY THE BARRIERS THAT RESTRICT PRIMARY CARE ACCESS AND LEAD TO PRIMARY CARE TREATMENT BEING SOUGHT THROUGH A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE'S AVAILABLE RESOURCES INCLUDE, PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALTY CARE PROVIDERS, HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS, TELEMEDICINE PROVIDERS, SOCIAL WORKERS/CASE MANAGERS, PHARMACIES (FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH REMINDERS AND EDUCATION), HIGHLAND'S DIABETES CENTER, NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS, INPATIENT CARE PROVIDERS, EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIANS AND STAFF, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, OUTPATIENT CARE PROVIDERS, AND DISCHARGE PLANNING TEAMS.PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE'S COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS INCLUDE, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS (FOR TRACKING AND REMINDERS), PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, LOCAL HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS, COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS, LABORATORIES AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING CENTERS, HEALTH EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT HEALTH AGENCIES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON PREVENTIVE HEALTH, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, PATIENT ADVOCACY GROUPS, REHABILITATION CENTERS, HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, LOCAL/STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH ADVOCACY GROUPS, LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS AND EMPLOYERS, HOUSING AUTHORITIES, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS, VETERANS AFFAIRS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, LEGAL AID SERVICES (TO ASSIST WITH INSURANCE AND HEALTHCARE ACCESS ISSUES), IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES (TO ADDRESS LANGUAGE BARRIERS), LOCAL EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS COALITIONS, AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (E.G., LOCAL FOOD BANKS, SNAP).SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT ADDRESSED:THE ISP IS NOT MEANT TO PROVIDE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF HOW PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE ADDRESSES THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. INSTEAD, IT HIGHLIGHTS SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE HOSPITAL COMMITS TO PURSUING AND TRACKING IN RESPONSE TO THE IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES. WHILE THE ISP LISTS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS, NUMEROUS CLINICAL DEPARTMENTS WILL COLLABORATE ON THESE EFFORTS. THEIR INVOLVEMENT MAY INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN CLINICAL PROGRAMS AND PROTOCOLS OR CONTRIBUTING TO EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH BY SHARING KNOWLEDGE INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A TEAM, ALL WITH THE GOAL OF ADDRESSING THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH NEEDS.
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700 PARK STCONNELLSVILLEPA15425SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
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3 - HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL DIABETES CENTER
1064 MORELL AVECONNELLSVILLEPA15425EDUCATION FOR DIABETES
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PART I, LINE 7:COSTING METHODOLOGY:THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO COMPUTED ON IRS WORKSHEET 2 WAS USED IN THE CALCULATIONS ON IRS WORKSHEETS 1 AND 3. WORKSHEET 6 USED ACTUAL COST DATA.PART I, LINE 7:PERCENT OF TOTAL EXPENSE: TO ARRIVE AT THE PERCENT OF TOTAL EXPENSES, THE DENOMINATOR EQUALS TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES PER PART IX, LINE 25 OF THE FORM 990.
PART III, LINE 2:BAD DEBT EXPENSE METHODOLOGY:THE HOSPITAL HAS ADOPTED THE REVENUE RECOGNITION STANDARD ASU 2014-09. UNDER ASU 2014-09, THE ESTIMATED AMOUNTS DUE FROM PATIENTS FOR WHICH THE HEALTH SYSTEM DOES NOT EXPECT TO BE ENTITLED OR COLLECT FROM THE PATIENTS ARE CONSIDERED IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS AND EXCLUDED FROM THE HEALTH CENTER'S ESTIMATION OF THE TRANSACTION PRICE OR REVENUE RECORDED. BAD DEBT EXPENSE WAS NOT SIGNIFICANT TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024. HOWEVER, THE HOSPITAL INTERNALLY TRACKS BAD DEBT EXPENSE CONSISTENT WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES AND THAT AMOUNT HAS BEEN REPORTED ON SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION A, LINE 2.
PART III, LINE 3:THE SYSTEM HAS DETERMINED IT HAS PROVIDED IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS TO UNINSURED PATIENTS AND PATIENTS WITH OTHER UNINSURED BALANCES SUCH AS COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES. THE IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS INCLUDED IN ESTIMATING THE TRANSACTION PRICE REPRESENT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNTS BILLED TO PATIENTS AND THE AMOUNTS THE SYSTEM EXPECTS TO COLLECT BASED ON ITS COLLECTION HISTORY WITH THOSE PATIENTS. SUBSEQUENT CHANGES THAT ARE DETERMINED TO BE THE RESULT OF AN ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY ARE RECORDED AS BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING. LINE 3 REPORTS THE BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS FROM THE INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY WAS DETERMINED USING POVERTY LIMIT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE US CENSUS BUREAU.
PART III, LINE 4:THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE THAT DESCRIBE BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THEY DO, HOWEVER, CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE THAT DESCRIBES PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, THAT NOTE CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 10 OF THE ATTACHED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART III, LINE 8:COMMUNITY BENEFIT:SERVING PATIENTS WITH GOVERNMENT HEALTH BENEFITS, SUCH AS MEDICARE, IS A COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD THAT TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS ARE HELD TO. THIS IMPLIES THAT SERVING MEDICARE PATIENTS IS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND THAT THE HOSPITAL OPERATES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION USES INFORMATION FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT TO COMPUTE THE MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS OF CARE ON LINE 6.
PART III, LINE 9B:COLLECTION POLICY:IF A PATIENT IS DETERMINED TO BE FINANCIALLY INDIGENT, THE CREDIT DEPARTMENT WILL ASSIST THE PATIENT IN APPLYING FOR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUCH AS STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, RELATIVES OR FRIENDS. IF NO SOURCE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE, THE HOSPITAL WILL REVIEW THE ACCOUNT FOR A CHARITY ALLOWANCE ONLY ON THE CURRENT ACCOUNT. NO BAD DEBT ACCOUNTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS REVIEW. ALL CHARITY ALLOWANCES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OR DELEGATED REPRESENTATIVE.
PART VI, LINE 2:NEEDS ASSESSMENT:IN ADDITION TO THE CHNA THAT WAS COMPLETED IN JUNE 2024, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES INFORMATION FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON THE BOARD AND FROM THE LOCAL AUXILIARY. WE ALSO MEET FROM TIME TO TIME WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ADDRESS CERTAIN NEEDS AS THEY ARISE. WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO LISTENING TO ANY CONCERNS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS.
PART VI, LINE 3:PATIENT EDUCATION ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE:THE CHARITY CARE POLICY, IN ITS ENTIRETY, APPEARS ON THE HOSPITAL WEBSITE. THE ASSOCIATED ELIGIBILITY FORM IS OBTAINABLE HERE AS WELL. THE SELF-PAY COLLECTION PROCESS PROVIDES FOR A CHARITY CARE APPLICATION AND EXPLANATION LETTER TO BE SENT ON EVERY OUTSTANDING PATIENT ACCOUNT FOR WHICH THERE IS NOT A PAYMENT MADE SUBSEQUENT TO THE INITIAL STATEMENT BEING RECEIVED. THERE ARE ALSO SIGNS POSTED IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE HEALTH CENTER WHICH PROMOTE THE EXISTENCE OF THE CHARITY CARE POLICY AND DIRECT INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS ACCORDINGLY.
PART VI, LINE 4:COMMUNITY INFORMATION:THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES IN FAYETTE AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. FAYETTE AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES HAVE POPULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 128,000 AND 354,000, RESPECTIVELY. ADULTS OVER AGE 65 REPRESENT ABOUT 22% OF THE POPULATION IN FAYETTE COUNTY, AND ABOUT 23% OF THE POPULATION IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN FAYETTE COUNTY IS APPROXIMATELY $55,000, AND APPROXIMATELY $69,000 IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY.
PART VI, LINE 5:PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH:THE GOVERNING BOARD IS MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE AND/OR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND SERVICES TO ASSIST IN THE GOVERNANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION. MEDICAL STAFF IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS WHO EXPRESS AN INTEREST TO JOIN. THE MEDICAL STAFF OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY LACKS SURPLUS FUNDS. IT UTILIZES GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS.
PART VI, LINE 6:HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL IS PART OF PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE (PHH, SYSTEM). PHH IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO COORDINATE AND MANAGE THE INTEGRATION OF THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AREA. THE SYSTEM INCLUDES THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE, PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS, PENN HIGHLANDS ELK, PENN HIGHLANDS CLEARFIELD, PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE, PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON, PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY, PENN HIGHLANDS TYRONE, AND PENN HIGHLANDS BROOKVILLE. PHH OPERATES 9 HOSPITAL FACILITIES ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA, EACH OF WHICH IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN ITS HOMETOWN. THE SYSTEM ALSO INCLUDES A VARIETY OF OTHER AFFILIATES THAT SUPPORT ITS EXEMPT MISSION, SUCH AS NURSING HOMES, HOME CARE AGENCIES, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS, PHARMACIES, ETC.
PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATESPA

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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WILLIAM J KOZAK
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MICHAEL PELEKANOS
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ExplanationCEO COMPENSATION - PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE, INC. (PHH), A RELATED ORGANIZATION, DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. PHH USES THE FOLLOWING METHODS TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, COMPENSATION SURVE OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL BY BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.ExplanationTxt

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6MEMBERS: PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE (PHH) HOLDS CERTAIN POWERS, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL OF THE ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AND APPROVAL OF ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL/GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS. PHH SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING POWERS WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS: PRIOR TO THE END OF PHH'S FISCAL YEAR, THE PHH BOARD WILL MEET TO ELECT THE DIRECTORS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS. AT LEAST SIXTY (60) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING, HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL SHALL PROVIDE TO PHH'S GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE (THE PHH GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE) A LIST OF ONE OR MORE CANDIDATES (THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES TO BE DETERMINED IN THE PHH GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE'S DISCRETION) FOR EACH EXPIRING DIRECTOR POSITION, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS. THE LIST OF CANDIDATES SHALL HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED BY HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL IN CONSULTATION WITH THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD. THE PHH GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW EACH CANDIDATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE PHH BYLAWS, THE CRITERIA, IF ANY, SET FORTH IN THIS ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS OR POLICIES FOR WHICH SAID CANDIDATE IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR BOARD SERVICE, AND THE POLICIES AND RULES OF PHH, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (ALL OF WHICH SHALL BE REFERRED TO COLLECTIVELY HEREIN AS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA) AND DEVELOP A LIST OF ONE OR MORE CANDIDATES FOR EACH OPEN POSITION (THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES TO BE DETERMINED IN THE PHH GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE'S DISCRETION). ONCE THE SLATE OF CANDIDATES IS NOMINATED BY THE PHH GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE, THE BOARD OF HIGHLAND HOSPITAL SHALL SUBMIT TO THE PHH BOARD FOR ELECTION SUCH SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR THE OPEN BOARD POSITIONS. THE PHH BOARD MAY ELECT BY A VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OR REFUSE TO ELECT EACH CANDIDATE SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL AND MAY NOT ELECT ANY CANDIDATE NOT SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL AND NOMINATED BY THE PHH GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THE BOARD OF PHH HAS THE POWER TO REMOVE SUCH DIRECTOR AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. IN THE EVENT THAT THIS ORGANIZATION DESIRES TO FILL A VACANCY OCCURRING ON ITS BOARD, THE PHH GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF PHH, AT THE REQUEST OF HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL, SHALL ACT TO FILL SUCH VACANCY. SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF PHH AS SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS, THE ARTICLES AND THE BYLAWS MAY BE ALTERED, AMENDED, OR REPEALED AND NEW BYLAWS OR ARTICLES MAY BE ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE BOARD. WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO AMEND THE BYLAWS OR THE ARTICLES AND A DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE SHALL BE SENT TO ALL DIRECTORS, BY THE SECRETARY, AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO ANY MEETING AT WHICH AMENDMENT OF THE BYLAWS OR THE ARTICLES IS INTENDED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ASEE LINE 6 NARRATIVE ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BSEE LINE 6 NARRATIVE ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BFORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS: THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND THE SYSTEM CONTROLLER OF PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. AFTER ALL SUGGESTED CHANGES FROM THE CFO AND SYSTEM CONTROLLER ARE MADE, THE UPDATED DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED FOR REVIEW TO THE FULL BOARD. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD ARE ADDRESSED BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CMONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE, INC. (PHH), MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH APPLIES TO ALL SUBSIDIARIES. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES, AND ANY OTHER MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR EXERCISING SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER OPERATIONS. EACH COVERED PERSON WILL PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS OF EVERY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL DUAL INTEREST EXISTING AT THE TIME WHEN HE/SHE BECOMES A COVERED PERSON, AND ANNUALLY THRO UGH EACH PHH SYSTEM ENTITY'S DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, WHICH REQUESTS DISCLOSURE OF RELATIONSHIPS, INVESTMENTS, AND TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY LEAD TO AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL COMPLETED DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PHH GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THIS COMMITTEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE CHAIRPERSON OF EACH PHH SYSTEM ENTITY'S BOARD, SHALL EVALUATE THE COMPLETED DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND DETERMINE IF THE RE ARE ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARE SO PERVASIVE AS TO RENDER ANY COVERED PERSON INELIGIBLE FOR SERVICE. THE CHAIRPERSON OF EACH PHH SYSTEM ENTITY'S BOARD WILL DISCLOSE TO THE FULL BOARD OF SAID PHH SYSTEM ENTITY ALL DUAL INTERESTS REPORTED TO HIM OR HER UNDER THE POLICY AND WILL ALSO MAKE THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OF ALL COVERED PERSONS AVAILABLE TO DIRECTORS AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR. IF A POTENTIAL DUAL INTEREST ARISES AS A RESULT OF A CONTEMPLATED PHH SYSTEM ENTITY BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) ACTION, THE CHAIRPERSON OF SAID PHH SYSTEM ENTITY'S BOARD OR THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL, OR ANY OTHER DIRECTOR MAY, RAISE THE QUESTION OF THE INTERESTED PERSON'S DUAL INTEREST. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PHH SYSTEM ENTITY'S BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) WILL EVALUATE THE DISCLOSURES AND THE MATERIAL FACTS RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT, OR POLICY GIVING RISE TO THE DUAL INTEREST TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY INVOLVE ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MAY ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO REMOVE THE CONFLICT FROM THE TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT, OR POLICY. A COVERED PERSON WHO HAS A DUAL INTEREST SHALL NOT BE PRESENT FOR OR SHALL LEAVE ANY PORTION OF A MEETING AT WHICH A PHH SYSTEM ENTITY'S BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) IS VOTING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS, BUT MAY BE PRESENT PRIOR TO THE VOTE TO MAKE A PRESENTATION TO SAID BOARD (OR COMMITTEE), TO DISCLOSE ADDITIONAL FACTS, OR TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. IF A PHH SYSTEM ENTITY'S BOARD (OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL BE SO ADVISED AND THE CHAIRPERSON OF A PHH SYSTEM ENTITY'S BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE OR DIRECT MANAGEMENT TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, IF THIS HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN DONE. ANY INTERESTED PERSON WHO HAS AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN AND IS NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE REGARD ING ANY SUCH TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IF AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE COMPANY OR EMPLOYER HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH AP HH SYSTEM ENTITY, BUT THE INDIVIDUAL DOES NOT HAVE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THIS BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, THE INDIVIDUAL MAY NONETHELESS VOLUNTARILY RECUSE HIM/ HERSELF FROM VOTING ON ANY MATTERS RELATED TO THE RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15COMPENSATION DETERMINATION: THE PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE (PHH) EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSULTS WITH THE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING FIRM, YAFEE & COMPANY TO OBTAIN COMPARABLE DATA TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ACUTELY AWARE OF THE HEIGHTENED PUBLIC SCRUTINY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND THE NEED TO CONSIDER REGULATORY COMPLIANCE WHEN SETTING EXECUTIVE PAY. COMPENSATION REVIEWS ARE DONE ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS OF PHH EMPLOYED OFFICERS ARE MADE BY THE PHH COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS OF CERTAIN EMPLOYED OFFICERS ARE ALSO REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PHH COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND SHARED WITH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OR BOARD. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF PHH STRIVE TO TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO QUALIFY FOR THE "REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS" UNDER FEDERAL TAX LAW. THE PHH EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR (1) DETERMINING THE OVERALL TOTAL COMPENSATION STRATEGY FOR ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE CORPORATE OFFICERS, (2) APPROVING ALL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DECISIONS FOR CORPORATE OFFICERS, AND (3) REPORTING SUCH ACTIONS TO THE PHH BOARD ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEES, AS APPLICABLE, EXPRESSLY DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ALL CORPORATE OFFICERS, AND ASSURES THAT ALL OFFICER COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE MADE AFTER THOROUGH CONSIDERATION OF AND COMPARISON TO THE MARKET PRACTICES OF OTHER SIMILARLY SITUATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEES CONSIST OF BOARD MEMBERS WHO DO NOT HAVE MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD BE AFFECTED BY THE OFFICER COMPENSATION DECISIONS MADE BY THE COMMITTEES. THE COMPARABILITY DATA USED TO ASSIST THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEES IN THEIR COMPENSATION DELIBERATIONS ARE COMPILED BY AN INDEPENDENT, NATIONAL COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM THAT IS RETAINED BY AND REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEES. THE DATA COLLECTED BY THE CONSULTANT CONSISTS OF MARKET INFORMATION FOR EXECUTIVES IN FUNCTIONALLY SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILARLY SITUATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEES ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED, REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEES, AND PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF PHH, AS APPLICABLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GPROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,695,158. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 209,514. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,904,672. CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,931,794. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 352,357. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,284,151. TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 44,943. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,555. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 50,498.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:GOODWILL ADJUSTMENT 1,482,000. FIXED ASSET ADJUSTMENTS 5,672,411. OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 26,321.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

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BROOKVILLE HOSPITAL
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ELK REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
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COMMUNITY NURSES HOME SUPPORT SERVICES
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ELK REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL GROUP INC
763 JOHNSONBURG ROADST MARYSPA15857251875183HEALTH CAREPA501(C)(3)LINE 3PHHYes (1)
PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE
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JC BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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DRMC WORKERS COMPENSATION TRUST
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HELPMATES INC
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WRC HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICES
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WRC SENIOR SERVICES
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WRC NORTH FORK HEIGHTS
985 ROUTE 28BROOKVILLEPA15825251684846HEALTH CAREPA501(C)(3)LINE 10WRC SR SRVCSYes (1)
WRC PENNSYLVANIA MEMORIAL HOME
985 ROUTE 28BROOKVILLEPA15825250718600HEALTH CAREPA501(C)(3)LINE 10WRC SR SRVCSYes (1)
MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
1163 COUNTRY CLUB ROADMONONGAHELAPA15063825336533FUNDRAISINGPA501(C)(3)LINE 12B, IIPHHYes (1)
MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL INC
1163 COUNTRY CLUB ROADMONONGAHELAPA15063237218917HOSPITALPA501(C)(3)LINE 3PHHYes (1)
CLEARFIELD EMS
713 W FRONT STCLEARFIELDPA16830251672659EMS SERVICESPA501(C)(3)LINE 10PHHYes (1)

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DUBOIS MEDICAL SUPPLY
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PREMIER HEALTH CARE STAFFING INC
100 HOSPITAL AVEDUBOISPA15802874757426STAFFING SRVCSPAPHHC0
PENN HIGHLANDS LIFE'S JOURNEY
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