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
HARPER-HUTZEL HOSPITAL
Employer identification number
38-2391907
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.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
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.)
10
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
Page 2
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)..
6
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
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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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
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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14
15
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.).
14
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
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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
..........
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
.....
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
HARPER-HUTZEL HOSPITAL
Employer identification number
38-2391907
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
HARPER-HUTZEL ASPIRES TO BE THE PREMIER HEALTH CARE RESOURCE IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AND AMONG THE FINEST HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN THE PROVISION OF CLINICAL CARE ENHANCED BY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. IN ALL CLINICAL ENDEAVORS, QUALITY OF CARE IS PARAMOUNT. IN ADDITION, WE BELIEVE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE IS THE RIGHT OF EVERY HUMAN BEING. HARPER-HUTZEL - ALONG WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - SUPPORTS A UNIQUE PUBLIC MISSION TO RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE TO ASSURE THIS RIGHT IS PRESERVED.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
TANDUM HEART AND EP STUDIES. IN 2010, DMC CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE PERFORMED THE STATE'S FIRST SUCCESSFUL CORE VALVE REPLACEMENT.
SECOND ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
2010 AWARDS AWARD DESIGNATIONS FOR HARPER IN 2010 INCLUDE: U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT BEST HOSPITAL IN AMERICA LISTING FOR NEUROLOGY, NEUROSURGERY, CARDIOLOGY, GYNECOLOGY, GERIATRICS AND PULMONARY. IN EXISTENCE FOR 22-YEARS, THE U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT BEST HOSPITAL RANKING'S PURPOSE IS TO HELP GUIDE PATIENTS WHO NEED AN UNUSUALLY HIGH LEVEL OF HOSPITAL EXPERTISE TO THE TOP MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY. OTHER DESIGNATIONS FOR HARPER IN 2010 WERE: LEAPFROG WHICH IS THE GOLD STANDARD IN THE COUNTRY FOR COMPARING HOSPITAL'S PERFORMANCE ON THE NATIONAL STANDARDS OF SAFETY, QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY THAT ARE MOST RELEVANT TO CONSUMERS AND PURCHASER OF CARE. HOSPITALS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SURVEY ACHIEVE HOSPITAL-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS THAT TRANSLATE INTO MILLIONS OF LIVES AND DOLLARS SAVED. HARPER HAS ACHIEVED LEAPFROG STATUS EACH YEAR SINCE 2005. 2010 MOST WIRED HOSPITAL - FOR THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HAS BEEN NAMED TO THE NATION'S MOST WIRED LIST, ACCORDING TO THE RESULTS OF THE 2010 MOST WIRED SURVEY AND BENCHMARKING STUDY RELEASED IN THE JULY ISSUE OF HOSPITALS & HEALTH NETWORKS MAGAZINE WHICH HAS NAMED THE 100 MOST WIRED HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS SINCE 1999. THE MOST WIRED SURVEY IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY BY HOSPITALS & HEALTH NETWORKS MAGAZINE, WHICH USES THE RESULTS TO NAME THE 100 MOST WIRED HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS. IT FOCUSES ON HOW THE NATION'S HOSPITALS USE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR QUALITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, BUSINESS PROCESSES AND WORKFORCE ISSUES. IN 2010, HARPER BEAT OUT JOHNS HOPKINS AS NATIONAL LEADER IN EMR INNOVATIONS. HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS NAMED HARPER AS THEIR TOP 2010 INNOVATOR AWARD RECIPIENT. HARPER BEAT OUT JOHNS HOPKINS FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTRONIC HEALTHCARE INNOVATION IN AMERICA. HARPER WAS CHOSEN FOR ITS "NEONATAL BARCODE SCANNING" PROJECT. THIS NATIONAL BREAKTHROUGH WILL EVENTUALLY PREVENT MEDICATION ERRORS SUCH AS THOSE THAT ALMOST TOOK THE LIVES OF ACTOR DENNIS QUAID'S INFANT TWINS. BEING SELECTED AS AN "HCI INNOVATOR AWARDS TOP 10 FINALIST" MEANS AN ORGANIZATION HAS GONE BEYOND TRADITIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACHES, FOCUSING INSTEAD ON CREATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT MAXIMIZE LIMITED TIME, STAFFING AND MONEY TO BRING ABOUT MEANINGFUL CHANGES IN PATIENT CARE AND OVERALL EFFICIENCY.
THIRD ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
UNIQUE SERVICE THAT ATTRACTS REFERRALS NATIONWIDE. ADDITIONALLY, MANY GYN SURGERIES ARE PERFORMED AS CHARITY CARE.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
SURGERY (GENERAL) - 13,848 TOTAL CASES; 5,121 INPATIENT DAYS; 12,710 OUTPATIENT REGISTRATIONS PEDIATRICS - 5,366 TOTAL CASES; 16,908 INPATIENT DAYS; 178 OUTPATIENT REGISTRATIONS EMERGENCY MEDICINE - 34,330 TOTAL CASES; 34,330 OUTPATIENT REGISTRATIONS NEUROLOGY - 18,330 TOTAL CASES; 2,326 INPATIENT DAYS; 17,725 OUTPATIENT REGISTRATIONS
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION WHOSE SOLE MEMBER IS THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY ITS SOLE MEMBER.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY ITS SOLE MEMBER.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B
THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES APPLY NOT ONLY TO ITS HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS LOCATED IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES BUT ALSO TO ITS HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS LOCATED IN OFFSITE FACILITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE ORGANIZATION'S 2010 FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED WITH ITS THEN VP FINANCE/CFO AND A COMPLETE COPY PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES (AT 12/31/10) PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY DISTRIBUTING AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE TO TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHICH INCLUDES QUESTIONS RELATED TO EACH POLICY PROVISION. RESPONSES ARE THOROUGHLY REVIEWED, AND ANY APPARENT CONFLICTS ARE INVESTIGATED AND APPROPRIATE ACTION IS TAKEN.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
HARPER-HUTZEL HOSPITAL USES THE FOLLOWING PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF ITS PRESIDENT (TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL): 1. ANNUAL COMPARABILITY STUDIES ARE CONDUCTED BY INTERNAL STAFF IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF THE HOSPITAL'S PARENT COMPANY, THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER (DMC). THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT IS COMPARED WITH SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE DMC FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. 2. USE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPARABILITY STUDY FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS (PERFORMED LATE 2009). 3. PERIODICALLY, THE COMPENSATION OF HOSPITAL PRESIDENTS IS TAKEN TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DMC FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THIS WAS LAST DONE IN FEBRUARY 2010. DECISIONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE RECORDED IN CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF HARPER-HUTZEL HOSPITAL IS DETERMINED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IN 15A ITEM 1 ABOVE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PHYSICIANS. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR PHYSICIANS AT ALL DMC HOSPITALS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A DMC PHYSICIAN CONTRACT COMMITTE COMPRISED OF THE CHIEF OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS, THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF THE DMC. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED USING THE SULLIVAN COTTER PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION AND PRODUCTIVITY SURVEY REPORT AND THE MGMA PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION AND PRODUCTION SURVEY REPORT, UPDATED ANNUALLY. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON THE PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY OF THE PHYSICIAN.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.DLEG.STATE.MI.US/BCS_CORP/SR_CORP.ASP BY ENTERING THE ORGANIZATION NAME. THE BYLAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST VIA THE IRS PUBLIC INSPECTION PROCESS. THE FILING ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MONTHLY INTERNAL UNAUDITED INCOME STATEMENTS AND STATISTICAL INFORMATION DIRECTLY TO CREDITORS INCLUDING RATING AGENCIES, BOND HOLDERS, BROKERS AND INVESTORS. IN ADDITION, THESE MONTHLY INTERNAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO THE MICHIGAN STATE HOSPITAL FINANCE AUTHORITY (MSHFA) WHO WILL PROVIDE UPON REQUEST.
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PAGE 7, PART VII
SECTION A, 1A, (B): ESTIMATED HOURS WORKED AT RELATED ORGANIZATIONS NAME HOURS BARRITT, ERIC D 50.0 EADIE, REGINALD 57.0 LEMOS, STEPHEN 70.0 MANARDO, DAVID C. 50.0 NEMES, DANIEL 2.1 SMITH, KEVIN 50.0 WOOD, MICHAEL, MD 50.0 FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 32 - DID THE ORGANIZATION SELL, EXCHANGE, DISPOSE OF, OR TRANSFER MORE THAN 25% OF ITS NET ASSETS: HARPER-HUTZEL HOSPITAL ("HHH") HAS RESPONDED "NO" TO THIS QUESTION BUT IS INCLUDING THIS FURTHER EXPLANATION WITH THE FORM 990 FILING. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011, HHH COMPLETED A SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF ITS ASSETS TO A SUBSIDIARY OF VANGUARD HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., A NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE BASED ENTITY (THE PURCHASER IS HEREIN REFERRED TO AS "VANGUARD"). VANGUARD IS A TAXABLE CORPORATION. VANGUARD ASSUMED SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF HHH'S LIABILITIES IN THE TRANSACTION. THIS TRANSACTION WAS APPROVED BY THE MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL, AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW. THE SALE TRANSACTION WAS COMPLETED ON DECEMBER 31, 2010, WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 1, 2011. THE GROSS PROCEEDS PAID BY VANGUARD FOR ITS PURCHASE OF HHH'S ASSETS WERE PLACED INTO ESCROW ON DECEMBER 31, 2010. HHH HAD ACCESS TO THESE FUNDS ON JANUARY 1, 2011. HHH WILL REPORT ANY GAIN OR LOSS ON THE SALE OF THE ASSETS ON THE 2011 FORM 990 RETURN. HHH BELIEVES THIS TO BE THE PROPER REPORTING PERIOD FOR DISCLOSING SUCH GAIN OR LOSS, DUE TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE TRANSACTION BEING JANUARY 1, 2011. FURTHER, HHH DID NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ACCESS THE SALE PROCEEDS UNTIL THAT DATE. THIS REPORTING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING TREATMENT AND DISCLOSURE OF THE TRANSACTION AS REFLECTED ON HHH'S 2010 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IT IS NOTED THAT THE 2010 FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE: "UNLESS INSTRUCTED OTHERWISE, THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD GENERALLY USE THE SAME ACCOUNTING METHOD ON THE RETURN (INCLUDING THE FORM 990 AND ALL SCHEDULES) TO REPORT REVENUE AND EXPENSES THAT IT REGULARLY USES TO KEEP ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS. TO BE ACCEPTABLE FOR FORM 990 REPORTING PURPOSES, HOWEVER, THE METHOD OF ACCOUNTING MUST CLEARLY REFLECT INCOME." THE INSTRUCTIONS FURTHER REFLECT THAT GENERALLY, ANY CHANGE IN METHOD OF ACCOUNTING MUST BE MADE THROUGH FILING OF FORM 3115 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. IF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD IS UNDERTAKEN, THE ORGANIZATION MUST REPORT ANY ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 481(A) ON SCHEDULE D, PARTS XI, AND XIV. HHH IS FILING THE FORM 990 USING ACCOUNTING METHODS AND REPORTING OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ON A BASIS CONSISTENT WITH THE METHODS FOLLOWED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT REPORTING FOR 2010. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT REFLECT THE SALE TRANSACTION AS A 2010 EVENT. HHH IS NOT CHANGING ITS ACCOUNTING METHOD FOR REPORTING OF THIS TRANSACTION AS IT BELIEVES THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT REPORTING CLEARLY REFLECTS INCOME.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
INCREASES: DMC CONSOLIDATED PENSION LIABILITY, WORKERS COMP, ETC., TRANSFERRED TO DMC PARENT CO. 5,241,787 OUTSTANDING BOND DEBT TRANSFERRED TO PARENT TO BE PAID FROM THE DMC PARENT CO. BOND ESCROW ACCT 97,026,355 WRITE OFF INTERCOMPANY ACCOUNT BALANCES BETWEEN TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) MEMBERS OF DMC CONSOLIDATED CONTROL GROUP 350,510,692 ADJ FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND 3,344,333 NET UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS/FUNDED DEPREC 2,790,165 ROUNDING 2,403
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.