Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER
Employer identification number
11-1839567
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
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2
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
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receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
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11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
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Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER
Employer identification number
11-1839567
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PART I LINE 1
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM SERVING THE DIVERSE AND GROWING COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHWEST BROOKLYN.
PART III LINE 4B
THE EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICE AND TRAUMA CENTER IS A VITAL SERVICE PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENTS OF SOUTHWEST BROOKLYN. EMERGENCY TREATMENT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL THOSE THAT PRESENT ON A 24-HOUR/365-DAY PER YEAR BASIS. THE EMERGENCY ROOM IS STAFFED BY A MULTI-LINGUAL, DIVERSE TEAM OF HIGHLY TRAINED PHYSICIANS, NURSES, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND SOCIAL WORKERS, WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH TRAUMA SURGEONS AND STROKE SPECIALISTS AND ALL OTHER STAFF TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AROUND THE CLOCK 365 DAYS PER YEAR. THE EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICE IS A MAJOR GATEWAY TO INPATIENT SERVICES AND IN 2010, 15,885 OR 23% OF THE TOTAL OF 67,694 INDIVIDUAL PATIENT ENCOUNTERS RESULTED IN AN ADMISSION TO AN INPATIENT SERVICE. WITH THE RECENT CLOSINGS AND/OR DOWNSIZING OF OTHER HOSPITALS IN THE AREA, LMC CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE AN INCREASE IN PATIENT VOLUME WITH HIGHER ACUITY LEVELS, I.E., SICKER PATIENTS SEEKING EMERGENCY SERVICES. IN ORDER TO KEEP UP WITH THIS PATIENT FLOW, RENOVATION BEGUN IN 2009 AND IS STILL IN PROGRESS TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. THIS EXPANSION PROJECT IS BEING FUNDED BY THE NYS DOH THROUGH AN APPROVED HEAL VII GRANT OF $13.3 MILLION DOLLARS, ONE OF THE LARGEST AWARDED IN NEW YORK. DUE TO THE EPISODIC NATURE OF THIS SERVICE THE UNDOCUMENTED, UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS TEND TO BE HIGHER THAN WITH ANY OTHER SERVICE. THE MAJORITY OF THE PATIENTS THAT DO PRESENT WITH INSURANCE TEND TO BE MEDICAID FEE-FOR-SERVICE OR MEDICAID HMO, WHICH IS CONSIDERED MEDICALLY INDIGENT. WHEN COMBINED WITH THE UNINSURED THE DATA REVEALS THAT JUST ABOUT 58% OF ALL PATIENTS PRESENTING TO THE ER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES WERE EITHER UNDOCUMENTED, UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED IN CY 2010.
PART III LINE 4C
THE THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM OF THE MEDICAL CENTER IS THE INPATIENT MATERNITY SERVICE. DURING 2010, THE MEDICAL CENTER WAS ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE, ON AVERAGE, APPROXIMATELY 34 PATIENTS PER DAY AND TREATED AND DISCHARGED 4,281 PATIENTS. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY FOR PATIENTS IN THIS PROGRAM WAS APPROXIMATELY 2.6 DAYS, WHICH TRANSLATED INTO 11,286 DAYS OF MATERNITY CARE PROVIDED IN 2010. THIS UNIT SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 4,170 BIRTHS DURING 2010. APPROXIMATELY 2.0% OF THE OB PATIENTS WERE SELF-PAY AND/OR CHARITY-CARE PATIENTS, I.E., MEANING THEY PRESENTED WITHOUT INSURANCE OR THE ABILITY TO PAY AND WERE CONSIDERED 'UNINSURED'. THE MAJORITY OF THE PATIENTS IN THIS SERVICE, ABOUT 81.4% WERE CONSIDERED MEDICALLY INDIGENT. THIS SERVICE TENDS TO HAVE LESS UNINSURED AS NYS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, NEWBORNS AND CHILDREN IS PROBABLY THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY, BUT IT DID HAVE A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF 'UNDERINSURED' PATIENTS. THE OBJECTIVES FOR THE OBSTETRICS PROGRAM IS TO OFFER THE FINEST CARE TO OUR NEIGHBORS BY PROVIDING HIGHLY QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS, PERINATOLOGISTS, NEONATOLOGISTS AND NURSING STAFF
PART III LINE 1
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER HAS NO REASON FOR BEING OF ITS OWN; IT EXISTS ONLY TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF ITS NEIGHBORS. LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER DEFINES HEALTH AS THE TOTAL WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND ITS RESIDENTS. BEYOND THE ABSENCE OF INDIVIDUAL PHYSICAL ILLNESS, THIS INCLUDES, AT LEAST, DECENT HOUSING, THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION. LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER UNDERSTANDS THAT A HOSPITAL IS NOT A COLLECTION OF BUILDINGS, MACHINES AND BEDS, BUT A STAFF OF TALENTED, CREATIVE AND COMMITTED PEOPLE WHO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AS THEY ARE NEEDED. LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS NEIGHBORS, EACH RELYING ON THE OTHER AS FRIENDS WHO CARE ABOUT AND ASSIST EACH OTHER. MOTIVATED TO SERVE BY ITS OWN HISTORY WITHIN THE BIBLICAL TRADITION OF FAITH AND TEACHING, AND ORGANIZED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ACCORDING TO THE UNIQUELY AMERICAN HERITAGE OF DEMOCRATIC VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION, LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER'S PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS THE CORPORATE VEHICLE FOR ITS TRUSTEES, MEDICAL AND DENTAL STAFF, NURSES, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS AND OTHERS, TO CARE FOR THE NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS. *LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER IS A SOCIAL MINISTRY OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA (ELCA)
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12B
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES A COMBINED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31ST, 2010. THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ("GAAP"). THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE THE ACCOUNTS OF LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. PER THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE FORM 990, THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO RESPOND "YES" TO PART IV, QUESTION 12B IF THE ORGANIZATION IS PART OF A CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. SINCE SELECTING "YES" TO THIS QUESTION MAY BE MISCONSTRUED, LUTHERAN IS ATTACHING THIS EXPLANATION TO ITS FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA ("ELCA"), A MINNESOTA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER ("LMC").
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
AS SOLE MEMBER, THE ELCA ELECTS THE GOVERNING BODY OF LMC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE POWERS RESERVED TO MEMBERS UNDER THE NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW ARE HELD BY THE ELCA. SUCH POWERS INCLUDE: THE RIGHT TO ELECT AND REMOVE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY; APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO LMC'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION; AND THE RIGHT TO APPROVE SIGNIFICANT CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS (E.G.S MERGERS, CONSOLIDATIONS, DISSOLUTION). IN ADDITION, THE ELCA IS VESTED WITH THE POWER TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION SECTION OF LMC'S CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, WHICH SUCH SECTION SETS OUT THE MISSION, NAME AND QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS, AMONG OTHER SIMILAR ITEMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IN EITHER AN ELECTRONIC OR PAPER FORMAT) THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED WITH THE LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER AUDIT & LEGAL COMMITTEE ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2011, THE AUDIT & LEGAL COMMITTEE WILL THEN PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE FORM 990 TO THE FULL LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER REQUIRES ALL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND RELATED MATTERS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PRIOR TO SERVING ON THE BOARD FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS MONITORED AND REVIEWED BY LUTHERAN'S GENERAL COUNSEL. IN 2010, LUTHERAN SUPPLEMENTED ITS ORIGINAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH AN ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE INTENDED TO COVER ISSUES RAISED BY THE NEW FORM 990, BUT NOT ADDRESSED IN THE ORIGINAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THIS QUESTIONNAIRE WAS COMPLETED BY ALL BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES ENGAGES SULLIVAN COTTER & ASSOCIATES, INC TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REPORTS AND SUPPORTING DATA RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE FULL LUTHERAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES, RECEIVES AND REVIEWS THESE REPORTS WHICH CONTAIN A) A MARKET ANALYSIS OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION LEVELS OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES IN RELATION TO THEIR PEERS IN THE MARKETPLACE, B) A REVIEW OF CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLAN DESIGNS TO ENSURE COMPETITIVENESS TO THE MARKETPLACE, AND C) COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND/OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RELIES UPON THE DATA AND RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDEO BY SULLIVAN COTTER & ASSOCIATES TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION LEVEL OF THE CEO. FOR THE OTHER KEY EXECUTIVE POSITIONS, THE CEO RECOMMENDS ADJUSTMENTS TO THE COMMITTEE WHO IN TURN REVIEW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS UTILIZING THE SULLIVAN COTTER & ASSOCIATES REPORTS AND APPROVES, DISAPPROVES OR ALTERS THE PROPOSALS OF THE CEO FOR THE OTHER SENIOR EXECUTIVES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER POSTS ITS CURRENT ANNUAL REPORT ON ITS WEBSITE, WWW.LUTHERANMEDLCALCENTER.COM. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MEDICAL CENTER'S GENERAL COUNSEL.
COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VII & SCHEDULE J
THE COMPENSATION REPORTED ON BOTH PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THE FORM 990 FOR THE CERTAIN OFFICERS AND KEY PERSONNEL INCLUDING, WENDY Z GOLDSTEIN, RICHARD LANGFELDER, BARBARA ARKY, FRANK SCHEETS REPRESENTS AMOUNTS PAID FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN LUTHERAN HEALTHCARE THE FORM 990 REQUIRES COMPENSATION TO BE REPORTED BASED ON THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES THE OFFICER HIS OR HER W-2, HOWEVER, REPORTING COMPENSATION IN THIS FASHION DOES NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE INTEGRATED RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN A HEALTH SYSTEM THAT REQUIRE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO ALLOCATE THEIR TIME AND SERVICES AMONG MANY ORGANIZATIONS.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 747,000. DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN ADJUSTMENTS -4,279,000. TRANSFER OF NET ASSETS TO/FROM RELATED PARTIES -969,000. ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT 243. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -4,500,757.
PART III LINE 4A
THE LARGEST PROGRAM OFFERED BY LUTHERAN IS THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL INPATIENT SERVICE, WHICH CAN ACCOMMODATE APPROXIMATELY 274 PATIENTS ON A DAILY BASIS. MANY RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTHWEST AREA OF BROOKLYN RELY ON LUTHERAN AS ITS MAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. DURING 2010, THE MEDICAL CENTER ADMITTED, TREATED AND DISCHARGED 15,705 PATIENTS FROM THE MEDICAL/SURGICAL PROGRAM. THESE PATIENTS REMAINED IN-HOUSE ON AVERAGE FOR 5.5 DAYS, RESULTING IN APPROXIMATELY 85,839 DAYS OF MEDICAL/SURGICAL CARE PROVIDED. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THESE PATIENTS JUST OVER 4%, PRESENTED WITHOUT ANY FORM OF INSURANCE COVERAGE OR THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR THE CARE RECEIVED. IN CY 2010 THESE UNINSURED MEDICAL/SURGICAL PATIENTS GENERATED IN EXCESS OF $7.0 MILLION OF CHARGES FOR SERVICES THAT WILL GO UN-REIMBURSED BY THE PATIENT OR ANY THIRD PARTY PAYER. IN ADDITION TO THE UNINSURED PATIENTS, LMC TREATS A HIGH NUMBER OF WHAT IS CONSIDERED MEDICALLY INDIGENT OR 'UNDER-INSURED' PATIENTS. THESE PATIENTS INCLUDING THOSE WITH MEDICAID COVERAGE MAKE UP A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE PATIENTS SERVED BY LMC. IN THE INPATIENT MEDICAL/SURGICAL PROGRAM ALONE, APPROXIMATELY 28% OF THE TOTAL PATIENTS TREATED WERE CONSIDERED MEDICALLY INDIGENT. ALTHOUGH THIS CAN BE FINANCIALLY CHALLENGING TO A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, LUTHERAN VIEWS THIS CHALLENGE AS PART OF ITS OVERALL MISSION, IN THAT IT EXISTS ONLY TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF ITS NEIGHBORS AND TO KEEP PEOPLE HEALTHY AND TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. LUTHERAN HAS SUCCESSFULLY INCREASED ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HAS WORKED HARD TO REDUCE MEDICAL DISPARITIES IN THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES, WHILE ALSO STAYING CURRENT WITH PATIENT SAFETY INITIATIVES AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, ALL WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO CONTINUE ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED IN ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.