Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
P O Box 1447
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Lufkin, TX75902
D Employer identification number

75-0755367
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 193,462,536
F Name and address of principal officer:
BRYANT H KRENEK
839 CR 3271W
MT ENTERPRISE,TX75681
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
N/A
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1944
M State of legal domicile: TX
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL WITH 271 LICENSED BEDS, A CANCER CENTER, A KIDNEY DIALYSIS CENTER, AN IMAGING CENTER, A REHABILITATION CENTER AND A DEDICATED HEART STROKE CARE FACILITY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 16
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 1,336
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 71
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 14,570
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 12,135,709 6,518,401
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 179,586,334 184,747,206
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 983,083 917,113
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 8,933 31,651
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 192,714,059 192,214,371
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 68,663,098 67,169,015
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 101,711,377 127,230,217
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 170,374,475 194,399,232
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 22,339,584 -2,184,861
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 257,000,529 262,894,487
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 150,252,847 145,630,628
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 106,747,682 117,263,859
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT, MANAGE & FURNISH FACILITIES TO PROVIDE QUALITY ACUTE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THE CITIZENS OF ANGELINA, POLK, SAN AUGUSTINE & SURROUNDING COUNTIES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, GENDER, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS AVAILABLE RESOURCES, ABILITY TO PAY, & TO FACILITATE & ENCOURAGE EDUCATION & TRAINING ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH & WELFARE OF THOSE CITIZENS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 181,187,690 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 184,025,744 )
HOSPITAL SERVICES TO PATIENTS AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE 40,708 PATIENT DAYS DURING THE YEAR. THIS ALSO INCLUDES 8,953 INPATIENT ADMISSIONS, 98,510 OUTPATIENT VISITS, 37,823 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS, 13,001 HOME HEALTH VISITS AND 7,739DIALYSIS VISITS FOR THE YEAR.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 181,187,690
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
Yes
 
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H..... Click to see attachment
20a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
No
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
220
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
1,336
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
No
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
No
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
No
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
0
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
No
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
16
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
No
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
No
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
BRYANT KRENEK
1201 W Frank Avenue
LUFKIN,TX75904
(936) 639-7161
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) THOMAS MOORE
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(2) THOMAS A BROSE
ASST DIR - PHARM
 40.00         X   140,307 0 17,811
(3) TED LANKFORD
Trustee
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(4) TANYA TYLER
VP/HUMAN RESC
 40.00     X       105,020 0 6,082
(5) SID ROBERTS MD
Director
 0.00             42,000 0 0
(6) SANYUDE SANYUDE
PHARMACIST
 40.00         X   128,822 0 13,608
(7) SW HENDERSON III
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) ROSS ELDER
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(9) RONNIE ROBINSON
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(10) RONA FREISEN
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) ROBERT TELFORD
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(12) RAY BALDWIN
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) RANDY GEORGE
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) PAUL PEREZ
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(15) PATRICIA MCKENZIE EDD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) MIKE SMITH
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(17) MARY E BEALL
RN
 62.00         X   134,784 0 3,821
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) MARIO B ESTRELLA
VP/PATIENT SVC
 40.00     X       167,112 0 8,350
(19) MACK FRAZIER
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(20) LESLIE LEACH
V/PRES/COO
 40.00     X       166,888 0 20,221
(21) KRISTI GAY
VP/CFO
 40.00     X       143,019 0 19,716
(22) KEVIN SMITHHART
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(23) KAVITHA PINNAMANENI MD
Pre Medical Stf
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) KATHY GRIFFIN
DIR - PHARMACY
 0.00         X   140,580 0 6,866
(25) JOHN STRAIN
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(26) JOHN MILLER
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(27) JOHN F GLICK
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) JOHN ANDERSON
Trustee
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) JIM ROPER
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(30) JERRY SUTTON
Trustee
 40.00 X           0 0 0
(31) JACK SWEENY
1ST VICE CHAIR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(32) JACK GORDEN
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(33) HAROLD MAXWELL
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(34) HE STREIDEL
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(35) H J TROUT JR
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(36) H J SHANDS III
Chairman
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(37) GREG WALLEY
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(38) GIPSON FRIESEN
2ND V CHAIR/SEC
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(39) GEORGE HENDERSON III
IMM PAST CHAIR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(40) EDD TERRELL III
Trustee/Employe
 0.00 X           58,314 0 1,051
(41) DR THOMAS MCLAURIN
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(42) DR THOMAS DUNCAN
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(43) DON DURAN
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(44) DON BRILEY
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(45) DAVID TAMMINGA
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(46) DAVID PERKINS
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(47) DAVID HEARNE
GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00       X     151,420 0 10,661
(48) DANNY LOYD
DIR - CATH LAB
 40.00         X   124,605 0 8,677
(49) DANIEL FUENTES D O
PE Medical Sf
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(50) CARL RAY POLK
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(51) BRYANT H KRENEK
President & CEO
 40.00     X       408,306 0 190,754
(52) BRUCE BRYANT
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(53) ARTIE BEDARD
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(54) AL MEYER
Trustee
 0.00 X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,911,177   307,618
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet11
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
WEEBMEDX
3550 RIVERWOOD PKWY STE 1850
ATLANTA,GA30339 		MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIO 605,047
SODEXO SERVICES
P O BOX 536992
ATLANTA,GA30353 		DIETARY/ENVIROMENTAL 5,048,189
WILLIAM BASSUKCLINICAL ENGINEERING
1606 DOE CREST
SAN ANT,TX78248 		EQUIPMENT MAINTENANC 2,505,684
MCKESSON TECHNOLOGIES INC
P O BOX 98347
CHICAGO,IL60693 		TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 6,314,354
HB ANESTHESIOLOGY GROUP PA
P O BOX 4502
LONGVIEW,TX75606 		ANESTHESIOLOGY 4,510,977
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet27
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 394,806
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		6,123,595
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 6,518,401
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a RENTAL INCOME - AFFILIATE 621,990 158,527 158,527    
b PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 621,990 183,146,479 183,146,479    
c PARTNERSHIP INCOME RELATE 621,990 348,403 333,833 14,570  
d OTHER HOSPITAL SERVICES 621,990 267,319 267,319    
e CAFETERIA REVENUE 621,990 565,998     565,998
f All other program service revenue . 260,480 119,586   140,894
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 184,747,206
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 1,312,843     1,312,843
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 4,800  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 4,800  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 4,800     4,800
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   654,953
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   1,050,683
c Gain or (loss)   -395,730
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -395,730     -395,730
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 57,781
b Less: direct expenses ...b 30,931
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 26,850   26,850
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 166,552
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 166,551
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 1     1
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 192,214,371 184,025,744 14,570 1,655,656
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,221,706 58,301 1,163,405  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 45,363,424 40,519,322 4,844,102  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,290,762 1,124,976 165,786  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 15,897,416 13,677,554 2,219,862  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,395,707 2,959,560 436,147  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 58,911   58,911  
c Accounting ........... 175,899   175,899  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 45,175   45,175  
g Other .......... 18,345,037 15,526,294 2,818,743  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 495,380 21,448 473,932  
13 Office expenses ....... 689,881 200,950 488,931  
14 Information technology ...... 2,014,117   2,014,117  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 2,853,360 2,853,360    
17 Travel ............ 312,974 173,324 139,650  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 4,788,475 4,788,475    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 10,766,027 10,766,027    
23 Insurance .............. -705,486 -1,005,405 299,919  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2,880,288 1,571,817 1,308,471  
b RENTS & LEASES - EQUIP 4,089,158 2,757,735 1,331,423  
c PATIENT CARE SUPPLIES 21,905,427 21,905,427    
d Change in Fair Value of Swap 1,722,087 1,722,087    
e BAD DEBT PROVISION 60,565,472 60,565,472    
f All other expenses -3,771,965 1,000,966 -4,772,931  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 194,399,232 181,187,690 13,211,542 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 562,499 1 609,968
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 54,457,994 2 60,776,343
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 569,020 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 18,400,825 4 14,260,376
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 2,752,618 8 2,431,495
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 945,880 9 1,089,880
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 209,186,442
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 127,267,637 84,802,491 10c 81,918,805
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 335,822 11 545,769
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 23,028,759 13 16,890,475
14 Intangible assets .........   14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 71,144,621 15 84,371,376
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 257,000,529 16 262,894,487
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 14,638,967 17 13,846,830
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 113,070,000 20 112,815,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 22,543,880 25 18,968,798
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 150,252,847 26 145,630,628
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 98,954,782 27 97,589,221
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 7,792,900 28 19,674,638
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 106,747,682 33 117,263,859
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 257,000,529 34 262,894,487
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
192,214,371
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
194,399,232
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-2,184,861
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
106,747,682
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
12,701,038
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
117,263,859
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID: 10000105
Software Version: 2010v3.2
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number

75-0755367
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
f
g
(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? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(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)..            
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
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number

75-0755367
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
  		Employer identification number

75-0755367
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
  		Employer identification number

75-0755367
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
  		Employer identification number

75-0755367
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number

75-0755367
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   3,053,645 3,053,645
b Buildings ................   97,897,912 44,970,056 52,927,856
c Leasehold improvements ............   37,041 32,301 4,740
d Equipment ................   105,373,826 79,862,213 25,511,613
e Other .................   2,824,018 2,403,067 420,951
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 81,918,805
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 16,890,475
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) PREPAID BOND ISSUANCE COST 792,062
(2) PHYSICIAN CONTRACT RECEIVABLE 748,706
(3) OTHER ASSETS 307,844
(4) NON CURRENT PREPAIDS  
(5) HELD IN TRUST ACCOUNTS 19,038,340
(6) DUE TO MEMORIAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL -16,180,623
(7) DUE FROM PINEYWOODS MED DEV CO 17,686,107
(8) Due from AFFILIATES 60,186,538
(9) DEFFERED CHARGE 716,730
(10) BOND DISCOUNTS 1,075,672
Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 84,371,376
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
THIRD PARTY SETTLEMENTS 1,968,449
PENSION PLAN PAYABLE 8,674,002
L-T LIABILITY INS RESERVE 2,417,837
LEASES PAYABLE 121,932
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PAYABLE 504,669
Due to Affiliates 919,867
CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF SWAP 5,624,700
BOND ISSUE DISCOUNT -1,293,823
2007 BOND ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT 31,165
Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 18,968,798
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part XI, Line 8 Part XI, Line 8: Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances PENSION ADJUSTMENT - YEAR END $ -842524
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number

75-0755367
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

Bass Tournament
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 57,781     57,781
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		57,781     57,781
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 17,720     17,720
5 Non-cash prizes . . 558     558
6 Rent/facility costs . . 716     716
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 11,937     11,937
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 30,931
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 26,850
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
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SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number

75-0755367
Part I
Charity Care and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Yes
No
1a
Does the organization have a charity care policy? If "No," skip to question 6a...........
1a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," is it a written policy? .......................
1b
Yes
 
2
If the organization has multiple hospitals, indicate which of the following best describes application of the charity care policy to the various hospitals.
3
Answer the following based on the charity care eligibility criteria that applies to the largest number of the organization's patients.
a
Does the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) to determine eligibility for providing free care to low
income individuals? If "Yes," indicate which of the following is the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:
3a
Yes
 
b
Does the organization use FPG to determine eligibility for providing discounted care to low income individuals? If
"Yes," indicate which of the following is the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: .....
3b
Yes
 
c
If the organization does not use FPG to determine eligibility, describe in Part VI the income based criteria for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization uses an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, to determine eligibility for free or discounted care.
4
Does the organization's policy provide free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? ......
4
Yes
 
5a
Does the organization budget amounts for free or discounted care provided under its charity care policy? ...
5a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization's charity care expenses exceed the budgeted amount?.........
5b
Yes
 
c
If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discounted
care to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care?...............
5c
 
No
6a
Does the organization prepare an annual community benefit report?.............
6a
Yes
 
6b
If "Yes," does the organization make it available to the public? ..............
6b
Yes
 
Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.
7
Charity Care and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Charity Care and
Means-Tested Government Programs		 (a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community benefit expense (d) Direct offsetting revenue (e) Net community benefit expense (f) Percent of total expense
a Charity care at cost (from
Worksheets 1 and 2) .. 		    7,568,229   7,568,229 5.730 %
b Unreimbursed Medicaid (from
Worksheet 3, column a) . 		    11,419,659 11,381,335 38,324 0.030 %
c Unreimbursed costs—other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) ....            
dTotal Charity Care and
Means-Tested Government Programs ..... 		    18,987,888 11,381,335 7,606,553 5.760 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement
services and community
benefit operations (from
(Worksheet 4) .... 		           
f Health professions education
(from Worksheet 5) .. 		           
g Subsidized health services
(from Worksheet 6) .. 		           
h Research (from Worksheet 7)            
i Cash and in-kind contributions
to community groups
(from Worksheet 8) .. 		    155,450   155,450 0.120 %
jTotal Other Benefits ...     155,450   155,450 0.120 %
kTotal. Add lines 7d and 7j. ..     19,143,338 11,381,335 7,762,003 5.880 %
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities.
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community building expense (d) Direct offsetting
revenue 		(e) Net community building expense (f) Percent of total expense
1 Physical improvements and housing            
2 Economic development            
3 Community support            
4 Environmental improvements            
5 Leadership development and training for community members            
6 Coalition building            
7 Community health improvement advocacy            
8 Workforce development            
9 Other            
10 Total            
Part III
Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices
Section A. Bad Debt Expense
Yes
No
1
Does the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Heathcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................
1
 
No
2
Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense (at cost).....
2
10,816,993
3
Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense (at cost) attributable to patients eligible under the organization's charity care policy ..
3
540,850
4
Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes bad debt expense. In addition, describe the costing methodology used in determining the amounts reported on lines 2 and 3, and rationale for including a portion of bad debt amounts as community benefit.
Section B. Medicare
5
Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....
5
43,838,138
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
53,283,909
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus or (shortfall)........
7
-9,445,771
8
Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.
Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.
Check the box that describes the method used:
Section C. Collection Practices
9a
Does the organization have a written debt collection policy? ...............
9a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," does the organization's collection policy contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for charity care or financial assistance? Describe in Part VI......
9b
Yes
 
Part IV
Management Companies and Joint Ventures
(a) Name of entity (b) Description of primary
activity of entity 		(c) Organization's
profit % or stock
ownership % 		(d) Officers, directors,
trustees, or key
employees' profit %
or stock ownership% 		(e) Physicians'
profit % or stock
ownership %
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
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Part VFacility Information
Section A. Hospital Facilities
(list in order of size, measured by total revenue per facility, from largest to smallest)
How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?1
Name and address 		Licensed Hospital General-Medical-Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Hospital Research Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (Describe)
0 MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF E T
1201 W FRANK AVE
LUFKIN,TX75904 		X X         X    
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices.

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities listed in Part V, Section A)
Name of Hospital Facility:MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF E T
Line Number of Hospital Facility (from Schedule H, Part V, Section A):1

Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment (Lines 1 through 7 are optional for 2010)
1 During the tax year or any prior tax year, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (“Needs Assessment”)? If “No,” skip to question 8. ..................... 1   No
If “Yes,” indicate what the Needs Assessment describes (check all that apply):
a A definition of the community served by the hospital facility
b Demographics of the community
c Existing health care facilities and resources within the community that are available to respond to the health needs of the community
d How data was obtained
e The health needs of the community
f Primary and chronic disease needs and other health issues of uninsured persons, low-income persons, and minority groups
g The process for identifying and prioritizing community health needs and services to meet those needs
h The process for consulting with persons representing the community’s interests
i Information gaps that limit the hospital facility’s ability to assess all of the community’s health needs
j Other (describe in Part VI)
2 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a Needs Assessment: 20  
3 In conducting its most recent Needs Assessment, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the community served by the hospital facility? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted. 3    
4 Was the hospital facility’s Needs Assessment conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If “Yes,” list the other hospital facilities in Part VI............................ 4    
5 Did the hospital facility make its Needs Assessment widely available to the public? ........... 5    
If “Yes,” indicate how the Needs Assessment was made widely available (check all that apply):
a Hospital facility’s website
b Available upon request from the hospital facility
c Other (describe in Part VI)
6 If the hospital facility addressed needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment, indicate how (check all that apply):
a Adoption of an implementation strategy to address the health needs of the hospital facility’s community
b Execution of the implementation strategy
c Development of a community benefit plan for the facility
d Participation in community-wide community benefit plan
e Inclusion of a community benefit section in operational plans
f Adoption of a budget for provision of services that address the needs identified in the CHNA
g Prioritization of health needs in the community
h Prioritization of services that the hospital facility will undertake to meet health needs in its community
i Other (describe in Part VI)
7 Did the hospital facility address all of the needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment? If “No,” explain in Part VI which needs it has not addressed together with the reasons why it has not addressed such needs. 7    
Financial Assistance Policy
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
8 Explains eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance includes free or discounted care? 8 Yes  
9 Used federal poverty guidelines (FPG) to determine eligibility for providing free care to low incomeindividuals?.. 9 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care: 200.0000%
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Yes No
10 Used FPG to determine eligibility for providing discounted care to low income individuals?......... 10 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: 250.0000%
11 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 11 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the factors used in determining such amounts (check all that apply):
a Income level
b Asset level
c Medical indigency
d Insurance status
e Uninsured discount
f Medicaid/Medicare
g State regulation
h Other (describe in Part VI)
12 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 12 Yes  
13 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?....... 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a The policy was posted at all times on the hospital facility’s web site
b The policy was attached to all billing invoices
c The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s emergency rooms or waiting rooms
d The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s admissions offices
e The policy was provided, in writing, to patients upon admission to the hospital facility
f The policy was available upon request
g Other (describe in Part VI)
Billing and Collections
14 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy that explained actions the hospital facility may take upon non-payment?........ 14   No
15 Check all of the following collection actions against a patient that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies at any time during the tax year:
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments or arrests
e Other (describe in Part VI)
16 Did the hospital facility engage in or authorize a third party to engage in any of the following collection actions during the tax year?................................... 16 Yes  
If “Yes,” check all collection actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged (check all that apply):
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments
e Other (describe in Part VI)
17 Indicate which actions the hospital facility took before initiating any of the collection actions checked in question 16 (check all that apply):
a Notified patients of the financial assistance policy upon admission
b Notified patients of the financial assistance policy prior to discharge
c Notified patients of the financial assistance policy in communications with the patients regarding the patients’ bills
d Documented its determination of whether a patient who applied for financial assistance under the financial assistance policy qualified for financial assistance
e Other (describe in Part VI)
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
Yes No
18 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that requires the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.......... 18 Yes  
If “No,” indicate the reasons why (check all that apply):
a The hospital facility did not provide care for any emergency medical conditions
b The hospital facility did not have a policy relating to emergency medical care
c The hospital facility limited who was eligible to receive care for emergency medical conditions (describe in Part VI)
d Other (describe in Part VI)
Charges for Medical Care
19 Indicate how the hospital facility determined the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering emergency or other medically necessary care (check all that apply):
a The hospital facility used the lowest negotiated commercial insurance rate for those services at the hospital facility
b The hospital facility used the average of the three lowest negotiated commercial insurance rates for those services at the hospital facility
c The hospital facility used the Medicare rate for those services
d Other (describe in Part VI)
20 Did the hospital facility charge any of its patients who were eligible for assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy, and to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services, more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care?......... 20   No
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
21 Did the hospital facility charge any of its patients an amount equal to the gross charge for services provided to that patient?................................... 21 Yes  
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section C. Other Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility
(list in order of size, measured by total revenue per facility, from largest to smallest)
How many non-hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?  
Name and address Type of Facility (Describe)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
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Part VI
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the following information.
1 Required descriptions. Provide the description required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II; Part III, lines 4, 8, and 9b; and Part V, Section B, lines 1j, 2, 4c, 6i, 7, 11i, 13i, 17l, 18l, 19e, 21d, 25, and 26.
2 Community health needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any community health needs assessments reported in Part V, Section B.
3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4 Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5 Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6 Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7 State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
  Part VI - Additional Information PART I, LINE 7 - THE HOSPITAL USED A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THIS TABLE. THIS COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO WAS DERIVED FROM WORKSHEET 2- "RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST-TO-CHARGES".PART III - SECTION A - BAD DEBTS EXPENSE:THE AMOUNT SHOWN ON LINE 2 WAS DETERMINED BY USING THE COSTING METHODOLOGY DERIVED FROM WORKSHEET 2 - "RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST-TO-CHARGES". THE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS FOR DISCOUNTS AS A DEDUCTION FROM GROSS PATIENT REVENUE AND WHERE APPLICABLE, PAYMENTS ON PATIENTS' ACCOUNTS AS DEDUCTIONS FROM UNCOLLECTIBLE (BAD DEBTS EXPENSE) ACCOUNTS.THE AMOUNT SHOWN ON LINE 3 IS BASED ON THE HOSPITAL'S ESTIMATE THAT 5% OF THE ACCOUNTS RECORDED AS BAD DEBT EXPENSE WOULD HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS CHARITY (COMMUNITY BENEFIT) HAD THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION BEEN OBTAINED. THIS ESTIMATE IS PRIMARILY BASED ON THE FACT THAT THE MEDIAN INCOME PER HOUSEHOLD OF THE COMMUNITY IS $38,752, THAT 20.1% OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS HAD INCOME BELOW THE POVERTY LIMIT AND THAT 47.8% OF GROSS PATIENT REVENUE WAS FROM OUTPATIENTS. REASONS WHY ADEQUATE INFORMATION WAS NOT OBTAINED INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: LANGUAGE BARRIERS WITH THE SPANISH SPEAKING POPULATION A PATIENT'S LACK OF UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE PROCESS AND WHERE TO FIND THE INFORMATION REQUESTED SOME PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO SUPPLY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, SUCH AS INCOME TAX RETURN DATA LACK OF UNDERSTANDING ON THE PATIENT'S PART ABOUT HOW A CHARITY CLASSIFICATION RATHER THAN A BAD DEBT CLASSIFICATION MAY BENEFIT THEMPART VI, LINE 1 - PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN (F) (BAD DEBT DISCLOSURES)IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS, UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS (BAD DEBTS) TOTALING $60,565,472 AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS EXPENSE TOTALING $155,450 INCLUDED IN PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN A AND $1,566,130 IN REVENUE FROM NON PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN PART VIII, LINE 12, COLUMN A HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE DENOMINATOR IN THE CALCULATION OF THE PERCENTAGES SHOWN IN COLUMN (F) FOR LINES 7 (A) THRU 7 (K). AS THE RESULT OF THE FOREGOING, THE CALCULATION OF THE DENOMINATOR AMOUNT IS SHOWN BELOW: TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES FROM PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN A $194,399,232 LESS: UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS (BAD DEBTS) ( 60,565,472) COMMUNITY BENEFITS EXPENSE ( 155,450) CAFETERIA REVENUE ( 565,998) COPY REVENUE - MEDICAL RECORDS ( 101,496) RENTAL INCOME ( 282,913) PARTNERSHIP INCOME ( 348,403) OTHER REVENUE ( 267,320) ADJUSTED PATIENT CARE COSTS $132,112,180
  Part VI - States Where Community Benefit Report Filed TX
  Part VI - Affilated Health Care System Roles and Promotion IN ADDITION TO THE CUSTOMIZED OUTREACH IN EACH INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY THE CORPORATE STRUCTURE PROVIDES EACH HOSPITAL IN ANGELINA, POLK AND SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTIES WITH IMPROVED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY THROUGH A COMMON COMPUTER SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION TO ALL COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE CORPORATE MARKETING DEPARTMENT, AND COORDINATION OF MEDICAL TRAINING FOR ALL CLINICAL EMPLOYEES. MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF EAST TEXAS IS ABLE TO ACCEPT TRANSFERS OF MORE MEDICALLY COMPLEX CASES FROM OTHER AFFILIATED HOSPITALS.
  Part VI - Explanation Of How Organization Furthers Its Exempt Purpose THE HOSPITAL PROMOTES THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN DIABETIC, CARDIOVASCULAR AND STROKE, ORTHOPEDIC, CANCER THERAPY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN HEALTH FAIRS AT THE HOSPITAL, DIABETES EXPO, SENIOR LIFESTYLE EXPO, WOMEN'S LIFESTYLE EXPO, AND AT MANY LOCAL BUSINESSES. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOSPITAL IS ACTIVE WITH THE ANGELINA COUNTY BUSINESS COALITION THAT PROMOTES A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ON HOW TO LEAD A HEALTHIER LIFE. WE ALSO PROVIDE SPEAKERS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS AS REQUESTED. THE HOSPITAL PARTNERS WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY GROUPS: CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS, DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, RELAY FOR LIFE, RED CROSS, ANGELINA COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION, BLOOD CENTER OF EAST TEXAS, ANGELINA COLLEGE, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY, AND TYLER COUNTY NURSING PROGRAMS, AND WITH AREA HIGH SCHOOLS' HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAMS WHICH ALLOW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL STUDIES AT THE HOSPITAL. WE HOST A MONTHLY WOMEN'S POWER LUNCH TO PROVIDE MEDICAL EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY AND HOST THE ANNUAL POWER OF PINK BANQUET TO EDUCATE WOMEN AND TO CELEBRATE CANCER SURVIVORS. HOSPICE IN THE PINES, WHICH IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, HAS AN INPATIENT FACILITY IN OUR HOSPITAL. WE HAVE A CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANGELINA COUNTY AND CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT WHICH MEETS THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE HOSPITAL IS A MEMBER OF THE ANGELINA COUNTY EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO PLAN FOR MEETING MEDICAL NEEDS IN COMMUNITY EMERGENCIES. WE ALSO FILM HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES WHICH AIR ON A LOCAL TV CHANNEL AND PROVIDE HEART EDUCATION CLASSES TO LUFKIN ISD STUDENTS. THE HOSPITAL'S WEB SITE OFFERS A MEDICAL LIBRARY TO VISITORS AND A HOST OF VIDEOS THAT DETAIL MEDICAL PROCEDURES. THE HOSPITAL OFFERS EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS SUCH AS YOU TUBE, FACEBOOK AND TWITTER.
  Part VI - Community Information ANGELINA COUNTY HAS AN APPROXIMATE POPULATION OF 86,771 AS OF 2010 AND IS A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA. THE POPULATION MEDIAN INCOME PER HOUSEHOLD, AS OF 2009, IS $38,752; 20.1% OF PERSONS IN ANGELINA COUNTY ARE BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. APPROXIMATELY 10% OF OUR PATIENT BASE IS UNINSURED, APPROXIMATELY 17% OF OUR PATIENT BASE IS MEDICAID RECIPIENTS, AND APPROXIMATELY 52% OF OUR PATIENT BASE IS MEDICARE RECIPIENTS. THE HOSPITAL IS ONE OF TWO ACUTE CARE FACILITIES IN ANGELINA COUNTY, AND IS THE ONLY NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL WHICH DIRECTLY SERVES OUR COMMUNITY.WITH THE CITY OF LUFKIN BEING THE COUNTY SEAT, WE SERVE AS THE MEDICAL AND RETAIL HUB OF ANGELINA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. WITH PROXIMITY TO TWO NATIONAL FORESTS AND LAKE SAM RAYBURN, WHICH IS THE LARGEST LAKE COMPLETELY IN TEXAS, THE HOSPITAL SERVES A LARGE POPULATION OF RETIREES AND RECREATIONAL LAND USERS. ANGELINA COUNTY IS HOME TO ANGELINA COLLEGE, A VETERAN'S ADMININSTRATION HEALTH CLINIC, THREE MUSEUMS, AND A ZOO.
  Part VI - Patient Education of Eligibility for Assistance THE HOSPITAL INFORMS AND EDUCATES PATIENTS BY PROVIDING PATIENT HANDBOOKS TO INPATIENT AND DAY SURGERY PATIENTS THAT CONTAIN INFORMATION FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS AS WELL AS FINANCIAL COUNSELOR INFORMATION. PATIENT BILLS HAVE INFORMATION AND WORDING IN THEM WHICH STATE FOR THE PATIENT TO CALL THE BUSINESS OFFICE FOR POSSIBLE DISCOUNTS FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE LITERATURE FOR THE PUBLIC TITLED, "NEED HELP WITH HOSPITAL BILLS?" THAT LISTS POSSIBLE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL COUNSELOR HOURS OF OPERATION.THE HOSPITAL HAS SIGNS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND ALL OUTPATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS NOTIFYING PATIENTS THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE AND GIVES INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.WE ALSO HAVE A THIRD PARTY ELIGIBILITY CONTRACTOR WHOSE ROLE IS TO SCREEN SELF PAY PATIENTS AND QUALIFY THEM FOR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AND TO FORWARD POTENTIAL CHARITY PATIENTS TO OUR FINANCIAL COUNSELORS. THE HOSPITAL HAS AN ON-SITE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST TO HELP PATIENTS COMPLETE PAPERWORK AND EXPEDITE APPLICATION PROCESSING.
  Part VI - Needs Assessment THE HOSPITAL HAS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADE UP OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE INPUT ABOUT NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR PHYSICIANS HAVE NUMEROUS COMMITTEES AT THE HOSPITAL, IN PART TO KEEP US INFORMED ABOUT COMMUNITY MEDICAL NEEDS. IN LUFKIN, WE HAVE A STONG AFFILIATION WITH THE ANGELINA COUNTY AND CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED CITIZENS.
Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 0 Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services ALL PATIENTS ARE EQUALLY CHARGED. PATIENTS WHO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOT BILLED UNLESS IT IS LATER DETERMINED THAT THEY DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE.
Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 0 Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE ARE BILLED USING THE SAME RATES FOR SERVICES AS ALL OTHER PATIENTS.
Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 0 Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged ACCIDENT LIABILITY CASE LIENS FILED AGAINST FUTURE SETTLEMENT.
  Part III, Line 9b - Provisions On Collection Practices For Qualified Patients AS SOON AS SUFFICIENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE CONCERNING THE PATIENT'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND ELIGIBILITY FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE, A DETERMINATION IS MADE CONCERNING THE PATIENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR CHARITY. NO COLLECTION EFFORTS ARE PURSUED ON A CHARITY ACCOUNT AFTER SUCH DETERMINATION IS MADE.
  Part III, Line 8 - Explanation Of Shortfall As Community Benefit THE HOSPITAL BELIEVES THAT THE SHORTFALL SHOWN ON LINE 7 SHOULD BE TREATED AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT. IN THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT FILED WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE UNREIMBURSED COSTS APPLICABLE TO MEDICARE PATIENTS IS A PART OF THE DETERMINATION THAT THE HOSPITAL MEETS THE STATE'S REQUIREMENT THAT THE COST OF PROVIDING CHARITY CARE IS EQUAL TO AT LEAST 5% OF NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE.THE SHORTFALL AMOUNT WAS DETERMINED BY USING THE COST INFORMATION SHOWN ON THE 2010 STATEMENT OF REIMBURSABLE COST FILED WITH THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS).
  Part III, Line 4 - Bad Debt Expense THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT REPORT BAD DEBT EXPENSE (UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH HFMA STATEMENT NO. 15. THE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS FOR ANY LOSSES ON ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE USING THE ALLOWANCE METHOD. THE HOSPITAL IS A MEMBER OF A SYSTEM WITH CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDITED BY BKD, LLP. THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: "THE SYSTEM REPORTS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR SERVICES RENDERED AT NET REALIZABLE AMOUNTS FROM THIRD PARTY PAYERS, PATIENTS AND OTHERS. THE SYSTEM PROVIDES AN ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL (UNCOLLECTIBLE) ACCOUNTS BASED ON A REVIEW OF OUTSTANDING RECEIVABLES, HISTORICAL COLLECTION INFORMATION AND EXISTING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. ACCOUNTS ARE CONSIDERED DELIQUENT AND SUBSEQUENTLY WRITTEN OFF AS BAD DEBTS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL CREDIT EVALUATION AND SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE ACCOUNT."
Schedule H (Form 990) 2010
Additional Data


Software ID: 10000105
Software Version: 2010v3.2
Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number

75-0755367
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
No
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) THOMAS A BROSE (i)
(ii)		 112,664
  		5,400
  		22,243
  		 
  		17,811
  		158,118
  		 
 
(2) MARIO B ESTRELLA (i)
(ii)		 135,271
  		 
  		31,841
  		3,784
  		4,566
  		175,462
  		 
 
(3) LESLIE LEACH (i)
(ii)		 146,324
  		 
  		20,564
  		5,141
  		15,080
  		187,109
  		 
 
(4) KRISTI GAY (i)
(ii)		 128,018
  		 
  		15,001
  		2,253
  		17,463
  		162,735
  		 
 
(5) DAVID HEARNE (i)
(ii)		 151,420
  		 
  		 
  		 
  		10,661
  		162,081
  		 
 
(6) BRYANT H KRENEK (i)
(ii)		 378,106
  		 
  		30,200
  		175,997
  		14,757
  		599,060
  		 
 










Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Sch J, Part I, Line 1a Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. THE ORGANIZATION PAID MONTHLY COUNTRY CLUB DUES FOR THE CEO AND COO. IN 2010, THE AMOUNT OF DUES WAS $7,800.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Schedule O (Form 990).
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number
75-0755367
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A LUFKIN HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
  		52-1441564 549802BY1 11-19-2009 70,186,034 REFUND 2005A & 2005B BONDS/HOSP BLDGS/EQUIP   X   X   X
B LUFKIN HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORP
  		52-1441564 549802BN5 10-17-2007 42,372,303 HOSPITAL BUILDINGS & EQUIPMENT, BOND RESERVE FUND   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired. . . . . 1,090,000 1,090,000    
2 Amount of bonds defeased . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . 70,186,034 42,372,303    
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . 5,936,406 4,100,766    
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds.        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrow. . . . .        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . 1,363,916 638,477    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds.        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . 3,924,573 37,633,060    
11 Other spent proceeds . . 57,881,018      
12 Other unspent proceeds. . . 1,080,121      
13 Year of substantial completion . . . 2010 2009
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? X     X        
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue?   X   X        
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . X   X          
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . X   X          
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . .   X   X        
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . .   X   X        
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use?   X   X        
b Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . .   X   X        
c Does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts or research agreements relating to the financed property? .   X   X        
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . . . . . . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . .        
7 Has the organization adopted management practices and procedures to ensure the post-issuance compliance of its tax-exempt bond liabilities? X   X          
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .   X   X        
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue?   X   X        
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X        
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? .                
e Was a hedge terminated? .                
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a GIC? .   X   X        
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? .                
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? .   X   X        
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . . . X   X          
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010

Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    A PORTION ($57,881,018) OF THE BONDS ISSUED ON 11/19/2009 WERE USED TO RETIRE SERIES 2005 AND 2005A VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS. THE ORGANIZATION HAD ENTERED INTO TWO INTEREST RATE SWAPS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2005 AND 2005A REVENUE BONDS. THESE SWAPS WERE ORIGINALLY DESIGNATED AS CASH FLOW HEDGES. THE SWAPS FAILED TO QUALIFY AS CASH FLOW HEDGES UPON REPAYMENT OF THE 2005 AND 2005A REVENUE BONDS DURING 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, ALL PRIOR CHANGES IN THE SWAPS' FAIR VALUE THAT HAD BEEN DEEMED EFFECTIVE, TOTALING $8,499,134, WERE RECLASSIFIED INTO DEFICIENCY OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES FOR 2009. THE SWAPS REMAIN IN EFFECT SUBSEQUENT TO THE RETIREMENT OF 2005 AND 2005A BONDS. AT DECEMBER 31, 2010 THE FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS TOTALING $5,624,700 IS INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BALANCE SHEET.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number

75-0755367
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) EDD TERRILL III TRUSTEE 249,419 SECURITY SERVICES   No
(2) MERLINA ESTRELLA SPOUSE/OFFICER 109,071 SALARY/BENEFITS   No
(3) RAY BALDWIN DIRECTOR 216,227 COMMERCIAL INS BROKER   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number

75-0755367
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE RECONCILIATION: PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE SHOWN ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2A WAS DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS: GROSS CHARGES TO PATIENTS $739,737,908 LESS: MEDICARE CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS (331,460,210) MEDICAID CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS ( 63,739,500) INSURED/MANAGE CARE ADJUSTMENTS (101,995,592) OTHER DISCOUNTS ( 17,020,827) CHARITY DEDUCTIONS ( 42,375,300) PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 183,146,479
  PART IV, LINE 20B: THE HOSPITAL'S TAX YEAR DID NOT BEGIN AFTER MARCH 23, 2010, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM 990, A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT "AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS" IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS, APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND COPYING IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LOCATED AT 1201 W. FRANK AVENUE, LUFKIN, TX 75904 ON ORAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, OR SUCH OTHER TIMES AS ARE SCHEDULED DIRECTLY WITH THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees IN MARCH OR APRIL OF EACH YEAR, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CORPORATION, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEGINS A REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION, INCLUDING APPLICABLE BONUS OR OTHER INCENTIVE, IF ANY, FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES PROVIDES THE COMMITTEE WITH INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL SURVEYS RELATED TO SALARIES OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR NONPROFIT AND PROFIT CORPORATIONS. THE COMMITTEE COMPARES THE CONPENSATION PACKAGES OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE FOR EXECUTIVES WITH COMPARABLE RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ASSESSES THE RELATIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE SYSTEM AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THROUGH THE PRIOR YEAR BASED ON PRE-ESTABLISHED GOALS. ONCE THE SALARY IN DETERMINED, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. APPROVED CHANGES ARE EFFECTIVE FOLLOWING COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SALARIES FOR ALL OTHER SYSTEM OFFICERS ARE SET BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE SYSTEM UTILIZING NATIONALLY PUBLISHED COMPARABLES FOR EXECUTIVES WITH SIMILAR RESPONSIBILITIES IN INSTITUTIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE, AND EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. INFORMATION FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES IS PROVIDED, AS NEEDED, BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ALSO RECOMMENDS THE BONUS AND INCENTIVE PACKAGE, IF ANY, FOR THE SYSTEM OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED OR MODIFIED BY RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts PRIOR TO THE INITIAL MEETING OF A CALENDAR YEAR, EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD AND OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, A STATEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING ITS RECEIPT, AND DISCLOSURE OF OUTSIDE INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES FORM. THE POLICY IS DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD AND EACH OFFICER. EACH BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER COMPLETES THE DISCLOSURE OF OUTSIDE INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES FORM AND RETURNS THEM TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO). THE CEO AND THE SYSTEM'S GENERAL COUNSEL REVIEW EACH STATEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE POLICY AND THE DISCLOSURES TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BY RESOLUTION, DETERMINES WHETHER THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY ALL DIRECTORS, AN EXISTING COMMITTEE, OR A SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED FOR SUCH PURPOSE PRIOR TO FILING. ONCE THE RETURN IS COMPLETED, IT IS PROVIDED TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING, EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR IN A JOINT SESSION. EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING ARE AVAILABLE TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS OR PROVIDE BACKGROUND AS NEEDED. ONCE THE DIRECTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE FORM 990 ARE SATISFIED IT IS COMPLETE, THE RETURN IS FILED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE SYSTEM AND DO ALL SUCH LAWFUL ACTS AND THINGS AS ARE NOT BY STATUTE OR THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF BY THE BYLAWS DELEGATED TO, DIRECTED, OR REQUIRED TO BE EXERCISED OR DONE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE POWERS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ELECT NEW TRUSTEES ELECT AND FILL ANY VACANCIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECT MEMBERS OF THE SYSTEM ELECT NEW AND ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et BOARD MEMBER RELATIONSHIPS: GEORGE H. HENDERSON, III AND H.J. SHANDS, III - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP CARL RAY POLK AND GEORGE H. HENDERSON, III - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP GIBSON FRIESEN AND RONA FRIESEN - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Health System of East Texas
 
Employer identification number

75-0755367
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) MEMORIAL MULTISPECIALTY ASSOCIATES

1201 W FRANK AVE

LUFKIN,TX75904
75-2721155 		PHYSICIAN OFFICES TX 501(C)(3) 11 - TYPE III MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF EAST TEXAS
 
 
No
(2) LUFKIN VISION ACQUISITIONS

1201 W FRANK AVE

LUFKIN,TX75904
82-0563768 		PROVIDES OFFICE SPACE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TX 501(C)(3) 11C MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF EAST TEXAS
 
 
No
(3) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - SAN AUGUSTINE

511 HOSPITAL ST

SAN AUGUSTINE,TX75972
75-2663904 		LICENSED HOSPITAL TX 501(C)(3) (3) HOSPITAL MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF EAST TEXAS
 
 
No
(4) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - LIVINGSTON

1717 HWY 59 BYPASS

LIVINGSTON,TX77351
76-0436439 		LICENSED HOSPITAL TX 501(C)(3) (3) HOSPITAL MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF EAST TEXAS
 
 
No






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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
Yes
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) MEMORIAL MULTISPECIALTY ASSOCIATES

 p 395,898  
(2) MEMORIAL MULTISPECIALTY ASSOCIATES

 i 3,000  
(3) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - SAN AUGUSTINE

 p 316,216  
(4) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - SAN AUGUSTINE

 k 68,738  
(5) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - SAN AUGUSTINE

 j 50,484  
(6) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - LIVINGSTON

 p 3,435,239  
(7) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - LIVINGSTON

 k 260,184  
(8) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - LIVINGSTON

 j 23,110  
(9) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - LIVINGSTON

 i 3,791  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Additional Data


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