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
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEPTUNE, NJ07753
D Employer identification number

22-3474145
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 6,778,169
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOHN K LLOYD FACHE
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY
NEPTUNE,NJ07753
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.meridianhealth.com
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: 1997
M State of legal domicile: NJ
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES AND SUPPORTS THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE SYSTEM.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 21
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 11
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,040,527 201,000
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 23,544 14,197
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 6,846,267 6,462,813
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -252 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 7,910,086 6,678,010
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 10,080,179 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 0 0
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 112,437 1,665,770
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 10,192,616 1,665,770
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -2,282,530 5,012,240
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 64,875,436 66,162,207
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 1,663,637 1,238,168
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 63,211,799 64,924,039
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 ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. IN ITS ROLE, THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES AND SUPPORTS THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE SYSTEM.
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 $ 1,553,000 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 14,197 )
THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. IN ITS ROLE, THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES AND SUPPORTS THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE SYSTEM. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT.
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$ 1,553,000
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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
 
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
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.. Click to see attachment
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.. Click to see attachment
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 I
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..........
18
 
No
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...................
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.....
20a
 
No
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
 
 
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................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
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
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
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
 
No
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
34
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
0
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
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletBD
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
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
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
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
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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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
21
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
11
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
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
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
NJ
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
JOHN GANTNER
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY
NEPTUNE,NJ07753
(732) 751-7500
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) PETER H WEGENER ESQ
CHAIRMAN - TRUSTEE
 3.0 X   X       0 0 0
(2) PETER BURNHAM PHD
VICE CHAIRMAN - TRUSTEE
 3.0 X   X       0 0 0
(3) RICHARD AMDUR ESQ
SECRETARY - TRUSTEE
 3.0 X   X       0 0 0
(4) JOHN R GARBARINO
TREASURER - TRUSTEE
 3.0 X   X       0 0 0
(5) ARTHUR BARRON
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(6) IVAN BROWN
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(7) JOHN R FORD
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(8) PAUL G GAFFNEY II
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(9) KENNETH W HITCHNER III
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(10) LUKE KEALY
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(11) RICHARD J LANE
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(12) GORDON N LITWIN ESQ
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(13) JOHN K LLOYD FACHE
TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO/PRESIDENT
 3.0 X   X       0 1,503,737 278,011
(14) JOHN WEILAND
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(15) GEORGE YOUNAN MD
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(16) PETER AMENTA MD
TRUSTEE; EX OFFICIO
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(17) MARTIN J EPSTEIN CPA
TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO
 3.0 X           0 0 0
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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) STEVEN KOERNER DO
TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO
 3.0 X           0 35,782 0
(19) FRANK SHARP MD
TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO
 3.0 X           0 35,863 0
(20) PHILLIPA G WOODRIFFE MD
TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO
 3.0 X           0 30,000 0
(21) LEONARD ZAWODNIAK MD
TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(22) JOHN E SINDONI SPHR
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
 3.0     X       0 603,867 62,776
(23) JOHN GANTNER
EXECUTIVE VP/CFO
 3.0     X       0 823,138 333,288
(24) MARC H LORY
EVP - HOSPITAL OPERATIONS
 3.0     X       0 1,734,807 54,471












1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 0 4,767,194 728,546
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet0
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
AMDUR MAGGS SHORE
PO BOX 190
OAKHURST,NJ07755 		LEGAL 177,451
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 201,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 201,000
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a PATRONAGE REBATE 900,099 14,197 14,197    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 14,197
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 6,462,854     6,462,854
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 100,118  
b Less: rental expenses 100,118  
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 41  
c Gain or (loss) -41  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -41      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
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  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
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 6,678,010 14,197   6,462,854
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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 .... 0 0 0 0
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 0      
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 0      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 0      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 0      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 0      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 0      
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 0      
17 Travel ............ 0      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 0      
23 Insurance .............. 0      
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 BCHS ACQUISITION 1,553,000 1,553,000 0 0
b AMORTIZATION 99,521 0 99,521 0
c PURCHASED SERVICES 12,700 0 12,700 0
d LICENSES, DUES & FEES 549 0 549 0
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 1,665,770 1,553,000 112,770 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 		       
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 150 1 150
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 4,163,269 2 5,821,026
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .........   4  
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
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  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 10,410 7 684,722
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,396 9 1,396
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 815,847
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 488,664 338,993 10c 327,183
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 59,835,934 13 60,381,168
14 Intangible assets ......... 398,083 14 298,562
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 127,201 15 -1,352,000
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 64,875,436 16 66,162,207
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 1,011,851 17 593,168
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
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 .. 645,000 23 645,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 6,786 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 1,663,637 26 1,238,168
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 ..... 63,211,799 27 64,723,039
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 0 28 201,000
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 ..... 63,211,799 33 64,924,039
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 64,875,436 34 66,162,207
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
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
6,678,010
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
1,665,770
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
5,012,240
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
63,211,799
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-3,300,000
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
64,924,039
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
 
 
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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
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

22-3474145
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)
 
No
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
No
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
No
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
(1) MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION
  		223471515 03 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(2) MERIDIAN NURSING & REHABILITATION INC
  		521772578 04 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(3) MERIDIAN PRACTICE INSTITUTE INC
  		061755235 04 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(4) MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES INC
  		222731440 04 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(5) JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
  		222342452 03 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(6) OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
  		222361311 03 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(7) RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
  		222333524 03 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(8) MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
  		300107825 03 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(9) MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION
  		223200147 03 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(10) SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
  		222666099 03 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(11) BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
  		210744668 03   No Yes   Yes   0
(12) BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
  		222367109 03 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
(13) BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER INC
  		222715789 03   No Yes   Yes   0
(14) SOCH PROPERTIES INC
  		223846197 03   No Yes   Yes   0
(15) HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED INC
  		222581430 04   No Yes   Yes   0
Total                 0

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
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
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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
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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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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
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

22-3474145
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
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
  		Employer identification number

22-3474145
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
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
  		Employer identification number

22-3474145
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
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
  		Employer identification number

22-3474145
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
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

22-3474145
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

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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 .... 0    
b Contributions ........ 201,000    
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 201,000    
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
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 .................   85,700 85,700
b Buildings ................   730,147 488,664 241,483
c Leasehold improvements ............   0 0 0
d Equipment ................   0 0 0
e Other .................   0 0 0
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 327,183
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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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
(1) TREASURY BILLS; LIMITED USE 998,382 F
(2) INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES 58,807,174 F
(3) PNC INVESTMENTS 273 F
(4) LIMITED USE 575,339 F





Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 60,381,168
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
DUE TO RELATED PARTIES 0








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
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
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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
ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PART V ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED CONSISTENT WITH INTENT AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
TEXT OF FIN 48 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PART X THE ORGANIZATION IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"); A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM ISSUES CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHICH INCLUDE ALL RELATED ENTITIES PREPARED BY PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P.; A BIG FOUR INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM. THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ALSO CONTAIN CONSOLIDATING SCHEDULES ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS. THE FIN 48 DISCLOSURE BELOW IS FROM THE SYSTEM'S INCOME TAX FOOTNOTE INCLUDED IN THE SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOOTNOTE OF ITS 2010 CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ALL OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE CORPORATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("CODE") AND ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE EXCEPT FOR COMPASS WHICH QUALIFIES AS A TAXABLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT. THESE ENTITIES ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES. PER THE REQUIREMENT TO ASSESS FOR TAX UNCERTAINTY MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRED TO BE ACCRUED OR REPORTED.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

22-3474145
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 1 2 Program Services FINANCIAL VEHICLE 0
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 1 2 0
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 2 0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

22-3474145
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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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) JOHN K LLOYD FACHE (i)
(ii)		 0
899,129 		0
540,000 		0
64,608 		0
252,861 		0
25,150 		0
1,781,748 		0
0
(2) JOHN E SINDONI SPHR (i)
(ii)		 0
330,188 		0
112,500 		0
161,179 		0
39,552 		0
23,224 		0
666,643 		0
152,522
(3) JOHN GANTNER (i)
(ii)		 0
576,529 		0
215,000 		0
31,609 		0
309,864 		0
23,424 		0
1,156,426 		0
0
(4) MARC H LORY (i)
(ii)		 0
528,501 		0
150,000 		0
1,056,306 		0
29,460 		0
25,011 		0
1,789,278 		0
1,015,352












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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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COMPENSATION INFORMATION SCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 4B THE AMOUNT REFLECTED IN COLUMN B(III) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN ("SERP"). THE AMOUNT OUTLINED HEREIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S 2010 FORM W-2, BOX 1, AS TAXABLE WAGES: MARC H. LORY, $1,015,352. THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION AMOUNT IN COLUMN C FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL INCLUDES UNVESTED BENEFITS IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN ("SERP") FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF COMPLETE FORFEITURE. ACCORDINGLY, THE INDIVIDUAL MAY NEVER ACTUALLY RECEIVE THIS UNVESTED BENEFIT AMOUNT. THE AMOUNT OUTLINED HEREIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S 2010 FORM W-2, AS TAXABLE WAGES: JOHN GANTNER, $186,130.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION SCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 7 THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A BONUS FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2010 WHICH BONUS AMOUNTS WERE INCLUDED IN COLUMN B(II) HEREIN AND IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S 2010 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES: JOHN K. LLOYD, FACHE, $540,000; JOHN E. SINDONI, SPHR, $112,500; JOHN GANTNER, $215,000 AND MARC H. LORY, $150,000.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN F THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN F REPRESENTS UNVESTED BENEFITS IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN THAT BECAME TAXABLE IN 2010 BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF COMPLETE FORFEITURE, AND WAS REPORTED AS AN ACCRUED BENEFIT ON PRIOR FORMS 990 OF THE ORGANIZATION. THESE AMOUNTS WERE TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME AND REPORTED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S 2010 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES: JOHN E. SINDONI, SPHR, $152,522 AND MARC H. LORY, $1,015,352.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION CORE FORM PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COMPENSATION REFLECTED IN CORE FORM PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS INCLUDES SIX MONTHS OF AMOUNTS THAT WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FINAL FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II FOR SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER, A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2010: JOHN K. LLOYD, FACHE, STEVEN KOERNER, D.O., JOHN SINDONI AND MARC H. LORY.
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"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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

22-3474145
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
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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.
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(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
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Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
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(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) AMDUR MAGGS SHORE TRUSTEE/OFFICER - AMDUR 177,451 LEGAL   No
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Name of the organization
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

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DISCLOSURE INFORMATION - CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP CORE FORM ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ("BAYSHORE"); AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND PARENT ENTITY OF A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM WHOSE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES INCLUDE PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY, WAS MERGED INTO MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("MHS"). MHS WAS THE SURVIVING ENTITY IN THE STATUTORY MERGER WITH BAYSHORE. PRIOR TO THE MERGER, BAYSHORE WAS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF (1) BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ("BCH"); AN IRC 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITAL THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY, (2) BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ("BCH FOUNDATION"); AN IRC 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE CHARITABLE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF BCH AND (3) BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.; AN IRC 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES NECESSARY LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. SUBSEQUENT TO THE MERGER BCH BECAME A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION ("MHC"); WHICH IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF MHS AND AN IRC 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. IN ADDITION, BCH FOUNDATION BECAME A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF MHS WHILE BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. BECAME A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC; WHICH IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF MHS AND AN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES NECESSARY SUB-ACUTE AND RESIDENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. ALL OF THE BAYSHORE TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES INCLUDING BCH, BCH FOUNDATION AND BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC., ARE FILING SEPARATE FORMS 990 FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND ARE INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE R OF THIS RETURN SINCE THEY ARE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN 2010.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT CORE FORM, PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("MERIDIAN") IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT OF THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND AFFILIATES SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THIS INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM CONSISTS OF A GROUP OF AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. THE SOLE MEMBER OR STOCKHOLDER OF EACH ENTITY IS EITHER MERIDIAN OR ANOTHER SYSTEM AFFILIATE CONTROLLED BY MERIDIAN. SYSTEM IS AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES AND SURROUNDING AREAS. ITS TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BAYSHORE ENTITIES FOR THE 2010 YEAR ONLY, OPERATE UNDER AN INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND FILE A CONSOLIDATED FORM 990 UNDER THE NAME "MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM - SUBORDINATES." MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION IS INCLUDED IN THE SUBORDIATES TAX RETURN. MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM IS AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) AND AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 509(A)(3). AS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF A LARGE TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN NEW JERSEY, MERIDIAN STRIVES TO CONTINUALLY DEVELOP AND OPERATE A MULTI-HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE SPECTRUM OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. MERIDIAN ENSURES THAT ITS SYSTEM PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. NO INDIVIDUALS ARE DENIED NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT OR SERVICES. SYSTEM ACTIVE HOSPITALS INCLUDE: JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER AND K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. EACH OF THESE HOSPITALS OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545: 1. EACH PROVIDE MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, SELF- PAY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS; 2. EACH OPERATE AN ACTIVE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR; 3. EACH MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE MEDICAL STAFF, 4. CONTROL OF EACH RESTS WITH THE MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN. BOTH BOARDS ARE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS AND OTHER PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 5. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND AND RENOVATE FACILITIES AND ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE; PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. AT MERIDIAN HEALTH, WE RECOGNIZE THAT THE CARE WE PROVIDE THROUGH OUR HOSPITALS AND PARTNER COMPANIES REACHES FAR BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF OUR FACILITIES. OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE IS AT THE HEART OF OUR CHARITABLE ROOTS. IN THIS NEW ERA OF HEALTH CARE REFORM, COMMUNITY BASED PREVENTION AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES WILL PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN KEEPING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES HEALTHY AND KEEPING HEALTH CARE COSTS DOWN. MERIDIAN REMAINS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING ITS MISSION AND IN 2010, DEVOTED MORE THAN $94 MILLION IN COMMUNITY BENEFITS. IN ADDITION, AS REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE H, PART III OF THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.-SUBORDINATES CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990 (FEIN:01-0649794) THE ORGANIZAITON INCURRED BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $3.3 MILLION AND MEDICARE SHORTFALL OF $39.2 MILLION WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT. MERIDIAN'S 2010 COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM OR ON REQUEST THROUGH ANY ONE OF OUR FACILITIES. FACING HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES ---------------------------- EVERY DAY, HOSPITALS FACE HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES HEAD-ON, WHETHER TREATING A PATIENT WHO PRESENTS AT THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN MEDICAL CRISIS, EDUCATING AND SCREENING PATIENTS TO PREVENT DISEASE, OR KEEPING THE HOSPITAL OPEN DURING A TIME OF INCREASED ECONOMIC PRESSURE. MERIDIAN HEALTH IS PROUD THAT IT HAS BEEN ABLE TO CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE AND ENHANCE TO ITS ROBUST COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM DESPITE CHALLENGING ECONOMIC TIMES. BY COMMUNITY BENEFITS, WE ARE REFERRING TO THOSE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WOULD NOT OR COULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THE SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT OF MERIDIAN'S SIX HOSPITALS: JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER AND K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. IN 2010, MERIDIAN HEALTH INVESTED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO PROVIDE CARE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THEIR HEALTHCARE, TO ABSORB THE SHORTFALLS OF GOVERNMENTAL PAYERS AND MANAGED CARE PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SCREENINGS AND OTHER PREVENTIVE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE SUCCESS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MERIDIAN'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF ITS COMMITTED STAFF OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS ALONG WITH DEDICATED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HELP MERIDIAN IDENTIFY, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INITIATIVES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. ASSESSING THE LOCAL HEALTH NEEDS -------------------------------- IN 2010, MERIDIAN EMBARKED ON A STRATEGIC PROCESS OF REASSESSING THE AREA'S HEALTHCARE NEEDS. AN INTERNAL COMMUNITY HEALTH STEERING COMMITTEE WAS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS AND THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE STEERING COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF SENIOR LEADERS FROM EACH MERIDIAN HOSPITAL, PARTNER COMPANIES AND OTHER CORPORATE DEPARTMENTS AND EXISTS FOR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT, PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. THE COMMITTEE CONVENES ON A REGULAR BASIS, HAS DEVELOPED A WORK PLAN TO ENSURE GOALS AND DELIVERABLES ARE ACHIEVED, AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS WITH REGARD TO COMMUNITY BENEFITS. USING A NATIONALLY RENOWNED RESEARCH FIRM, MERIDIAN SURVEYED 1,000 HOUSEHOLDS VIA TELEPHONE IN MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES TO GATHER LOCAL RESIDENTS' VIEWS OF THEIR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL HEALTH NEEDS. THIS COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT, A FOLLOW-UP TO A SIMILAR STUDY CONDUCTED IN 2006, IS A SYSTEMATIC, DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO DETERMINING THE HEALTH STATUS, BEHAVIORS AND NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS AND WILL SERVE AS A TOOL TO REACHING THREE BASIC GOALS: TO IMPROVE RESIDENTS' HEALTH STATUS, AND ELEVATE THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE, TO REDUCE THE HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG RESIDENTS AND TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES FOR ALL RESIDENTS. THE SURVEY INSTRUMENT USED FOR THE STUDY IS LARGELY BASED ON THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S BEHAVIORAL RISK SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AS WELL AS VARIOUS OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEYS AND CUSTOMIZED QUESTIONS ADDRESSING GAPS IN INDICATOR DATA RELATIVE TO HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION AS WELL AS OTHER RECOGNIZED HEALTH ISSUES. THE SAMPLE DESIGN FOR THIS EFFORT CONSISTED OF A STRATIFIED RANDOM SAMPLE OF 1.054 INDIVIDUALS AGE 18 AND OLDER AND WAS CONSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE MINIMUM SAMPLE THRESHOLDS FOR EACH HOSPITAL SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO RESPONDENTS. IN ADDITION, FIVE FOCUS GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED WITH A TOTAL OF 32 KEY PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITALS' COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES, LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS. THESE FINDINGS REPRESENT QUALITATIVE RATHER THAN QUANTITATIVE DATA. THE GROUPS WERE DESIGNED TO GATHER INPUT FROM PARTICIPANTS REGARDING THEIR OPINIONS AND PERCEPTIONS OF THE HEALTH OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA. A VARIETY OF SECONDARY DATA SOURCES WERE ALSO CONSULTED TO COMPLEMENT THE SURVEY AND FOCUS GROUP DATA AND INCLUDES; STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, NEW JERSEY UNIFORM CRIME REPORT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION, ESRI BIS DEMOGRAPHIC PORTFOLIO (PROJECTIONS BASED ON US CENSUS) AND NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS. THESE SOURCES HAVE DATA AND INFORMATION ON PRIMARY AND CHRONIC DISEASE NEEDS AND OTHER HEALTH ISSUES OF THE UNINSURED, LOW INCOME AND MINORITY GROUPS. ADDITIONALLY, THESE AND OTHER SECONDARY SOURCES WERE USED TO DEVELOP A LIST OF EXISTING RESOURCES OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT MERIDIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PROVIDERS IN THE AREA. MERIDIAN HAS IDENTIFIED FOUR SOURCES OF BENCHMARKING DATA THAT IT WILL USE THROUGHOUT THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND INCLUDES, TRENDING DATA FROM THE SIMILAR SURVEY CONDUCTED IN 2006, NEW JERSEY RISK FACTOR DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES LISTED PREVIOUSLY, NATIONWIDE RISK FACTOR DATA, ALSO FROM SECONDARY SOURCES AND FINALLY, HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 TARGETS. HEALTHY PEOPLE PROVIDES SCIENCE-BASED, 10-YEAR NATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF ALL AMERICANS.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT (CONTINUED) CORE FORM, PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FINDINGS OF THE ASSESSMENT ARE REVIEWED TOGETHER WITH MERIDIAN'S COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES, LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS, PHYSICIANS, OTHER AREA HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, WITH THE GOAL OF SELECTING AND PRIORITIZING THE TOP HEALTH CONCERNS FOR MERIDIAN AND OTHERS TO ADDRESS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. THIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WILL RESULT IN HOSPITAL-BASED, COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, WHICH WILL BE COMPLETE IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2012. MERIDIAN CONVENES SEVERAL HOSPITAL-BASED, COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES (CAC) WHOSE MISSION IS TO ASSIST US IN IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING LOCAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPRESENT A CROSS-SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY IN TERMS OF AGE, GENDER, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, INTERESTS AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS. OUR PARTNERS IN HEALTH AND UNIDOS COMMITTEES ARE COMPRISED OF AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC CIVIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS RESPECTIVELY AND ARE FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING HEALTH ISSUES AND DISPARITIES AFFECTING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. CURRENTLY, MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE FROM THE SURROUNDING AREA SERVE AS MEMBERS OF MERIDIAN'S COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES. MERIDIAN PARTICIPATES IN MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES' STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS CALLED, MOBILIZING FOR ACTION THROUGH PLANNING AND PARTNERSHIPS (MAPP). STAKEHOLDERS FROM LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, AREA AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WORK TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIC HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING THE COUNTIES. THESE ISSUES INCLUDED BARRIERS TO HEALTH CARE, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE DESPITE THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MONMOUTH COUNTY, TOBACCO, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS, CANCER MORBIDITY, AND THE GROWING OLDER ADULT POPULATION. THE PLANNING PROCESS RESULTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CHIP) FOR EACH COUNTY. IN 2010, MERIDIAN COMMITTED TO SHARE THE RESULTS OF ITS COMMISSIONED NEEDS ASSESSMENT RESEARCH TO FURTHER REFINE AND ADJUST THE EXISTING CHIPS FOR BOTH COUNTIES. IN ADDITION, MERIDIAN MAINTAINS PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATES WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION, MONMOUTH COUNTY CANCER COALITION, OCEAN COUNTY CANCER COALITION, PEDIATRIC ASTHMA COALITION OF NJ, NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, AS WELL AS COUNTY AND LOCAL MUNICIPAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, SEVERAL AREA YMCAS AND OTHERS. DELIVERING ON COMMUNITY COMMITMENT ---------------------------------- HOSPITALS TODAY FACE SERIOUS CHALLENGES. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES, WHETHER FROM THE GOVERNMENT OR FROM MANAGED CARE COMPANIES, RARELY COVERS THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE. NEARLY 17 PERCENT OF NEW JERSEY'S POPULATION LIVES WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE, MANY FOREGO PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE. AS A RESULT, THEY OFTEN LAND IN EMERGENCY ROOMS IN MEDICAL CRISIS, PLACING THE FINANCIAL ASPECT OF THEIR CARE BACK ON THE SHOULDERS OF AREA HOSPITALS. ADD TO THAT THE NEED FOR HOSPITALS TO PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED, SUCH AS A TERRORIST ATTACK OR FLU PANDEMIC, AND YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE MULTITUDE OF CHALLENGES FACING ALREADY STRAINED HOSPITAL SYSTEMS. IN SPITE OF ALL THIS, MERIDIAN HEALTH DELIVERS ON ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE 1.2 MILLION PEOPLE LIVING IN MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES. MERIDIAN PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE THROUGH ITS SIX HOSPITALS - JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER AND K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - AS WELL AS THROUGH OCEAN CARE CENTER, THE AREA'S FIRST 24-HOUR SATELLITE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, AND OUR MANY PARTNER COMPANIES. CARING FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY --------------------------------------- PEOPLE WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE ARE MORE LIKELY TO FOREGO PREVENTIVE CARE AND SEEK TREATMENT ONLY WHEN THEIR ILLNESSES REQUIRE VISITS TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS. BY THAT TIME, THEIR ILLNESSES TYPICALLY ARE MORE ADVANCED AND MORE COSTLY TO TREAT. MERIDIAN'S OUTREACH EFFORTS AND PROGRAMS HAVE ENCOURAGED MANY TO WALK THROUGH ITS DOORS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE GONE WITHOUT NECESSARY HEALTH CARE. IN 2010, MERIDIAN PROVIDED $51.8 MILLION IN CHARITY CARE TO PATIENTS FOR WHICH WE RECEIVED NO PAYMENT. WE ALSO PROVIDE A MEDICAL "SAFETY NET" TO THE AREA'S NEEDY BY DEVOTING MORE THAN $7.1 MILLION TO SUBSIDIZING VITAL HEALTH SERVICES SUCH AS OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND FAMILY HEALTH CLINICS. IN ADDITION, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID OFTEN DO NOT COVER ALL THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING QUALITY PATIENT CARE. IN 2010, MERIDIAN SPENT MORE THAN $36.4 MILLION IN DIRECT PATIENT CARE THAT WAS NOT REIMBURSED BY ANY OF THE FEDERAL OR STATE HEALTH PROGRAMS. TRAINING OUR DOCTORS AND NURSES ------------------------------- TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IS VITAL TO PROVIDING A FOUNDATION FOR SOUND HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. MERIDIAN ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, AND THOSE ENTERING ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS BY SUPPORTING THEIR EDUCATION AND OFFERING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN OUR HOSPITALS.IN 2010, MERIDIAN PROVIDED $40.1 MILLION IN BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY AFTER GOVERNMENTAL SUBSIDIES WHICH HELP SUPPORT MEDICAL TRAINING. NO ONE PROVIDES MORE HANDS-ON CARE THAN OUR NURSES WHO PROVIDE FOR THE DAY-TO-DAY NEEDS OF OUR PATIENTS. MERIDIAN'S ANN MAY NURSING CENTER SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO EACH OF THE NURSING DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE MERIDIAN HEALTH FAMILY FOR EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT OF STUDENT NURSES, FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES. THE CENTER SUPPORTED THE EDUCATION OF SEVERAL HUNDRED NURSES IN 2010, PROVIDING STUDENT EXTERNSHIPS AND CLINICAL PLACEMENTS THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, OVER $300,000 WAS DISTRIBUTED IN NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS. MERIDIAN HEALTH NURSES CONTINUE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO PATIENT CARE, THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE PROFESSION OF NURSING. MERIDIAN NURSES ARE KNOWN NOT ONLY FOR THE FINEST QUALITY CARE THEY DELIVER TO PATIENTS BUT ALSO THE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT THEY MAKE TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE NURSING SCIENCE. OVER 75% OF NURSES ARE NATIONALLY CERTIFIED IN THEIR AREA OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE! THE NATIONAL PERCENTAGE OF NURSES WHO ARE CERTIFIED IS BETWEEN 11 AND 15% AND AMONGST MAGNET FACILITIES IT IS 22%. SUPPORTING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ------------------------------ OVER THE YEARS, MERIDIAN HAS BEEN ABLE TO OFFER SUPPORT THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO A HOST OF WORTHY, LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. MERIDIAN ALSO ENCOURAGES OUR LEADERS, PHYSICIANS, AND TEAM MEMBERS TO SERVE ON A VARIETY OF BOARDS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS. AS A SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY, MERIDIAN FOCUSES ITS CHARITABLE GIVING ON THE AREAS THAT SUPPORT OR ARE ALIGNED WITH MERIDIAN'S CHARITABLE MISSION. THESE INCLUDE; GROUPS THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS OF HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES; COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS THAT HELP THOSE IN NEED OBTAIN BASIC NECESSITIES LIKE FOOD, CLOTHING AND SHELTER; ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL, USE THEIR IMAGINATION, AND KEEP THEM SAFE FROM HARM; SOCIAL SERVICES THAT PROVIDE RELIEF AND COUNSELING TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM ABUSE; AND EVENTS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY ACTIVITY AND SOCIALIZATION SUCH AS COMMUNITY FESTIVALS AND WALKS. IN 2010, MERIDIAN PROVIDED $962 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH AND IN-KIND SUPPORT. SOME OF THE GROUPS WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SUPPORT INCLUDE; AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN RED CROSS, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FOODBANK OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES, GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY, GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA, HOLIDAY EXPRESS, LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION, MARCH OF DIMES, MONMOUTH PARK CHARITY FUND, MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY, OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE, RED BANK RIVERCENTER, SHARING NETWORK, UNITED WAY AND COMMUNITY YMCA. COMMUNICATING ACROSS THE COUNTIES --------------------------------- MERIDIAN REGULARLY PUBLISHES TWO FREE CONSUMER MAGAZINE - HEALTHVIEWS - AND KIDSVIEWS - TO EDUCATE AND INFORM RESIDENTS OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES ON TIMELY AND RELEVANT HEALTH TOPICS. HEALTHVIEWS FEATURES REAL-LIFE PATIENT STORIES THAT DETAIL HOW INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE THEIR DIAGNOSIS AND MAKE IMPORTANT TREATMENT DECISIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR PHYSICIANS. THE MAGAZINE CONTAINS MERIDIAN'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS WHERE RESIDENTS CAN FIND FREE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SCREENING PROGRAMS AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS TIPS. KIDVIEWS FEATURES REAL-LIFE PATIENT STORIES THAT DETAIL HOW PARENTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR PHYSICIANS, MADE IMPORTANT TREATMENT DECISIONS REGARDING THEIR CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS. KIDVIEWS ALSO CONTAINS KID FRIENDLY CONTENT, PUZZLES AND GAMES FEATURING THE PAWSITIVE ACTION TEAM AS WELL AS A CALENDAR OF FREE COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT MERIDIAN.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT (CONTINUED) CORE FORM, PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS MERIDIAN ALSO PUBLISHES SEVERAL MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERS - HEALTH-E HEART, WOMEN'S HEART CONNECTION AND HEALTH-E CHILD - THESE ARE DISTRIBUTED FREE TO RESIDENTS WHO REQUEST THE PUBLICATION AND PROVIDE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS. ALL PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE TIPS FOR MAINTAINING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE, PLUS INFORMATION ON THE LATEST PROCEDURES, SCREENINGS AND CLASSES OFFERED AT MERIDIAN HEALTH. MERIDIAN'S MULTIPLE WEBSITES OFFER AN EXTENSIVE, FREE HEALTH LIBRARY (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH) AND ATTRACT OVER 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE EACH YEAR. ONLINE VISITORS CAN TAKE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT QUIZ, LEARN ABOUT DIAGNOSTIC AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES, FIND A DOCTOR, AND REGISTER FOR A FREE CLASS OR HEALTH SCREENING AND MORE. IN ADDITION, MERIDIAN PROVIDES FREE 24/7 CALL CENTER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY TO LOCATE PHYSICIANS, HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AS WELL AS TO REGISTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING PROGRAMS. IN 2010, THE CALL CENTER HANDLED MORE THAN 37,000 CALLS. JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER IS HOME TO THE BOOKER HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY. THE LIBRARY PROVIDES COMMUNITY ACCESS TO ITS EXTENSIVE CONSUMER HEALTH EDUCATION COLLECTION INCLUDING; BOOKS, JOURNALS, ACCESS TO KEY MEDICAL DATABASES ON PUBLIC COMPUTERS, AUDIO AND VIDEOTAPES AS WELL AS A FREE HEALTH INFORMATION HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM. IN 2010, HUNDREDS OF PACKETS OF INFORMATION WERE RESEARCHED, COMPILED AND MAILED, FREE, TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES. THE TOP AREAS OF INTEREST WERE NEUROLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, NUTRITION, CARDIOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, ONCOLOGY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DIABETES. FOLLOWING ARE HIGHLIGHTS OF MERIDIAN'S 2010 PROGRAMS: MERIDIAN HEALTH HAS A LONG HISTORY OF CREATING AWARENESS, EDUCATING AND CONDUCTING PREVENTIVE SCREENINGS FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND IN 2010 MORE THAN 80,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN TOOK ADVANTAGE OF FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCREENINGS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF OTHER SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE AREA. IN 2010, MERIDIAN CONDUCTED OVER 20,000 FREE PREVENTIVE HEALTH SCREENINGS INCLUDING TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE, CHECKING CHOLESTEROL AND GLUCOSE LEVELS, MEASURING BMI, PERFORMING STROKE RISK ASSESSMENTS, BONE DENSITY SCREENING, BALANCE SCREENING, MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING, SKIN CANCER SCREENING, COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS, PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS AMONG OTHERS . THESE SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY LOCATIONS INCLUDING CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITIES, SENIOR HOUSING, LOW INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, AS WELL AS WITHIN A MERIDIAN FACILITY. IN ADDITION, DISEASE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS REACH THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS EACH YEAR. THESE INCLUDE PHYSICIAN LED SEMINARS ON A PLETHORA OF HEALTH CARE TOPICS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, STROKE, CANCER, DIABETES, ASTHMA, MENTAL HEALTH, ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS, NUTRITION, HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY, A VARIETY OF PEDIATRIC CONDITIONS (ASTHMA, DIABETES, AUTISM, DIGESTIVE DISEASE, EPILEPSY AND OTHER CHRONIC CONDITIONS) AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THESE EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE FITNESS PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATIONS AND HEALTHY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AS WELL. FREE SUPPORT GROUPS ARE PROVIDED FOR PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS DEALING WITH CHRONIC AND OTHER LIFE ALTERING DISEASES INCLUDING CANCER, HEART DISEASE, ALZHEIMER'S, BEREAVEMENT AND MANY, MANY MORE. MERIDIAN CARDIOVASCULAR NETWORK: A WAY OF LOOKING AT HEART CARE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING IS ONE OF THE LATEST "TAKING CARE OF NEW JERSEY" CAMPAIGNS. IT FOCUSES ON THE CONTINUUM OF HEART AND VASCULAR CARE THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED THROUGH THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM - INCLUDING PREVENTION & WELLNESS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, RECOVERY, HOME CARE AND RESEARCH & EDUCATION. MERIDIAN WOMEN'S HEART CONNECTION, A PREVENTION & WELLNESS BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO OFFER WOMEN THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO TAKE VERY IMPORTANT STEPS TOWARD PREVENTING HEART DISEASE AND RAISING THE AWARENESS ABOUT HEART DISEASE RISK FACTORS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS WOMEN ACCESS TO FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS ON MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, DIET AND EXERCISE TIPS, NOTIFICATIONS OF FREE SCREENINGS AND OTHER WELLNESS PROGRAMS. MERIDIAN PEDIATRIC NETWORK: "WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH, THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO BE" IS ANOTHER "TAKING CARE OF NEW JERSEY" CAMPAIGN. IT FOCUSES ON THE CONTINUUM OF PEDIATRIC CARE THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED THROUGH THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM - INCLUDING PREVENTION & WELLNESS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, RECOVERY, HOME CARE AND RESEARCH & EDUCATION - WITH K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT THE HEART OF THE NETWORK. WORKING WITH EXPERTS IN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, HEALTH AND ENTERTAINMENT, THE PAWSITIVE ACTION TEAM WAS DEVELOPED WITH A FOCUS ON HAVING A WELCOMING AND WARM PRESENCE THAT IS PARTICULARLY APPEALING TO CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 10. TOGETHER THEY TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT PROPER NUTRITION, FITNESS, SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR. THE PAWSITIVE ACTION TEAM IS LED BY DOCTOR BERNARD. A LOVEABLE SAINT BERNARD, HE IS THE DIRECTOR OF FUN AND GOOD HEALTH AT K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. HOPSCOTCH IS ONE BOUNCY BUNNY. SHE LOVES SPORTS AND GAMES AND WANTS TO SHOW KIDS THAT HEALTHY HABITS ARE MORE FUN. PICATSO IS A CREATIVE CAT WHO LOVES TO READ, WRITE AND DRAW, BUT MOST OF ALL HE WANTS TO TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE. DOCTOR BERNARD AND THE TEAM TRAVEL WITH A PAL (NURSE EDUCATOR) FROM THE HOSPITAL WHO HELPS REINFORCE HIS MESSAGES OF GOOD HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A WAY THAT YOUNG PEOPLE WILL FIND MEMORABLE AND FUN. THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REINFORCE THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM. DOCTOR BERNARD, HOPSCOTCH AND PICATSO CAN ALSO MAKE APPEARANCES AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, AWARDS CEREMONIES AND OTHER APPROPRIATE VENUES. IN 2010, THE PAWSITIVE ACTION TEAM EDUCATED OVER 30,000 CHILDREN AT SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS ON HOW TO STAY HEALTHY, EAT RIGHT, STAY FIT AND BE SAFE. IN ADDITION, THEY INTERACTED WITH OVER 100,000 PEOPLE AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS. HOPSCOTCH'S HEALTHY YOU PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON TEACHING THIRD GRADERS ABOUT KEEPING THEIR HEARTS AND LUNGS HEALTHY. THIS ASTHMA EDUCATION AND SCREENING PROGRAM TARGETS AT RISK COMMUNITIES. AT RISK COMMUNITIES WERE IDENTIFIED THROUGH AN ANALYSIS OF MERIDIAN'S PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM DATA TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITIES THAT HAD HIGH RATES OF PEDIATRIC ASTHMA DIAGNOSES. THE SCREENING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED IN COOPERATION WITH AREA SCHOOLS. NURSE EDUCATORS SCREEN CHILDREN FOR ASTHMA AS WELL AS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL LESSONS THAT TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY HEART AND LUNGS. ASTHMA EDUCATION IS ALSO CONDUCTED FOR PARENTS AS WELL AS SCHOOL PERSONNEL. IN 2010, OVER 500 THIRD GRADE STUDENTS WERE SCREENED AND EDUCATED. A NUMBER OF SPECIAL EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED IN 2010 TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH DISPARITIES IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC POPULATIONS, AS WELL AS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. - MERIDIAN HEALTH'S HEART & SOUL GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA PAIRED LOCAL GOSPEL CHOIRS WITH HEART HEALTHY MESSAGES DELIVERED BY MERIDIAN PHYSICIANS OF COLOR AND ATTRACTED OVER 500 ATTENDEES. - "COOKING WITH HEART & SOUL" PAIRED A LOCAL CHEF AND MERIDIAN PHYSICIANS OF COLOR TO TEACH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR HOW TO PREPARE HEALTHIER VERSIONS OF THE TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN DISHES WHILE PRESERVING THE FLAVOR. - MERIDIAN COORDINATED SEVERAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AT SEVERAL AREA CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. SEVERAL HUNDRED COMMUNITY MENBERS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE FREE SCREENINGS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED PREVENTING LUNG AND ESOPHAGEAL CANCERS, AND COLORECTAL DISEASES. - RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PRESENTED ITS FOURTH ANNUAL "PAINT THE TOWN PINK" WEEK IN MAY. THE BREAST CANCER EVENT IS DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS, ENCOURAGE EARLY DETECTION AND RAISE FUNDING FOR THE UNINSURED. SEVERAL THOUSAND COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THIS ANNUAL EVENT. - K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HELD ITS ANNUAL CHILDREN'S HEALTH FAIR IN OCTOBER. FIFTEEN CLINICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES FROM THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDED HEALTH EDUCATION IN A FUN INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. SEVERAL HUNDRED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT. - OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER AND JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER HOSTED ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SEEK NEEDED PREVENTIVE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND OBTAIN IMPORTANT, LIFE-SAVING HEALTH INFORMATION. BOTH EVENTS ATTRACTED SEVERAL THOUSAND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. - SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS MEN'S HEALTH AND WOMEN'S HEALTH NIGHTS ANNUALLY COMPLETE WITH LIPID SCREENING, CANCER SCREENING, HEALTH INFORMATION, Q&A WITH LOCAL PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITAL MANAGERS. BOTH EVENTS ATTRACT OVER 300 MEN AND WOMEN ANNUALLY.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT (CONTINUED) CORE FORM, PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS MERIDIAN ALSO COORDINATES A SPEAKER'S BUREAU WHERE PHYSICIANS, NURSES OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS BRING PREVENTION AND WELLNESS EDUCATION TO LOCAL BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY GROUPS, FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES UPON REQUEST.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTION 4 THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. AMENDMENT PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO (1) THE MERGER OF BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INTO MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 AND (2) CHANGES IN BOARD COMPOSITION ON A PROSPECTIVE BASIS AS A RESULT OF THE MERGER. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS OF MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.: 1. MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION 2. JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. 3. RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. 4. OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. 5. MERIDIAN NURSING & REHABILITATION, INC. 6. MERIDIAN PRACTICE INSTITUTE, INC. 7. MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. 8. MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC. 9. MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION 10. SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. 11. BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11A THE ORGANIZATION, MERIDIAN HEALTH, IS THE PARENT OF A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THIS FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THIS ORGANIZATION. THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING THE FORM 990 IS AS FOLLOWS: MERIDIAN HEALTH RETAINED A FIRM OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN HEALTHCARE AND NOT FOR PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION ("CPA FIRM") TO PREPARE AND FILE THE FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH WAS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL, OTHER APPROPRIATE INTERNAL STAFF FOR ACCURACY, GENERAL COUNSEL AND OUTSIDE TAX COUNSEL. THE DRAFT WAS THEN REVISED BY THE CPA FIRM BASED ON THIS REVIEW AND PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE GOVERNING BODY. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING, ANY SUGGESTED REVISIONS TO THE FORM 990 WERE MADE, AND THE REVISED FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW AT A MEETING PRIOR TO FILING OF THE FORM 990.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12 THE ORGANIZATION, MERIDIAN HEALTH, IS THE PARENT OF A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). MERIDIAN HEALTH HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE ON APPLICABLE TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE SYSTEM'S SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. THE SENIOR VICE PRESENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL THEN PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES, AND PRESENTS THE SUMMARY TO THE SYSTEM'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND ACTION (IF NEEDED). DURING THE YEAR, THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL ALSO MONITORS ON-GOING TRANSACTIONS IN LIGHT OF THE SUMMARY TO ENSURE THAT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE APPROPRIATELY HANDLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION CORE FORM 990; PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15 THIS ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT OF A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES (SENIOR MANAGEMENT) OF THIS ORGANIZATION. THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND GOVERNING BODY, WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY RECOGNIZES THE SIZE AND COMPLEXITY OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND THE CRITICAL NEED TO HAVE AND RETAIN EXECUTIVES THAT CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATE SUPERIOR LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE SO THAT THE HEALTH SYSTEM CAN FULFILL ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING BOTH CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BOTH QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS TO ENSURE THAT THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE PRESIDENT AND EACH SENIOR MANAGEMENT KEY EMPLOYEE IS REASONABLE. TO ASSIST WITH THE REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE ENGAGES THE SERVICES OF A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR NOT FOR PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND RECEIVES REGIONAL MARKET DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS, A REPORT SUMMARIZING SUCH DATA, AND AN OPINION LETTER RELATING TO THE REASONABLENESS OF EACH EXECUTIVE'S TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. ADDITIONALLY, A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE CONSULTING FIRM ATTENDS THE COMMITTEE'S MEETINGS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. THE INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE UTILIZES THE OUTSIDE MARKET DATA COMPARABILITY AND BASED UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S PERFORMANCE, BUSINESS JUDGMENT CONSIDERATIONS, AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE ESTABLISHES COMPENSATION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS UTILIZED BY THE COMMITTEE QUALIFIES FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION UNDER SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE APPLICABLE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, WHICH IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 4958; 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINS AND RELIES UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION, WHICH COMPARABILITY DATA IS PROVIDED AND ANALYZED BY SULLIVAN COTTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A WELL-REGARDED EXPERT IN THE AREA OF NOT FOR PROFIT HEALTH CARE COMPENSATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION, AGAIN AS REQUIRED IN THE REGULATIONS. AS APPROPRIATE, THE AUTHORIZED BODY SUPPLEMENTS THE COMPARABILITY DATA WITH OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID, INCLUDING AN ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE, PERSONNEL REVIEWS, EVALUATIONS, SELF-EVALUATIONS, AND WRITTEN OFFERS FROM COMPETING ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE REPORTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO THE GOVERNING BOARD BY THE SENIOR MEMBER OF THE CONSULTING FIRM.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ITS WEBSITE, WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM, ITS CODE OF CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J PART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS, JOHN K. LLOYD, JOHN E. SINDONI, JOHN GANTER AND MARC H. LORY, WHO ARE PART OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM AT MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WORK FULL-TIME FOR MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM AND RECEIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION, AN ENTITY WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THEIR REMUNERATION WAS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS FULL TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO THE ENTIRE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, NOT SOLELY FOR THIS ORGANIZATION AND NOT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FORM 990 REFLECTS THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITY AND OTHER INFORMATION OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION ONLY.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS CORE FORM, PART XI; QUESTION 5 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE INCLUDE: - TRANSFERS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES - ($4,550,000) - TRANSFER FROM INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATE - $1,250,000
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2 ACCORDINGLY, PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P. AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND ALL ENTITIES WITHIN THE SYSTEM FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009; RESPECTIVELY. THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED CONSOLIDATING SCHEDULES ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS. PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P. ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH INCLUDES THIS ORGANIZATION, AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:PETER H WEGENER ESQ TITLE:CHAIRMAN - TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:PETER BURNHAM PHD TITLE:VICE CHAIRMAN - TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:RICHARD AMDUR ESQ TITLE:SECRETARY - TRUSTEE HOURS:6
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:JOHN R GARBARINO TITLE:TREASURER - TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:ARTHUR BARRON TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:IVAN BROWN TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:JOHN R FORD TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:PAUL G GAFFNEY II TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:KENNETH W HITCHNER III TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:LUKE KEALY TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:RICHARD J LANE TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:GORDON N LITWIN ESQ TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:JOHN K LLOYD FACHE TITLE:TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO/PRESIDENT HOURS:52
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:JOHN WEILAND TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:6
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:GEORGE YOUNAN MD TITLE:TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:PETER AMENTA MD TITLE:TRUSTEE; EX OFFICIO HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:MARTIN J EPSTEIN CPA TITLE:TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO HOURS:6
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:STEVEN KOERNER DO TITLE:TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO HOURS:6
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:FRANK SHARP MD TITLE:TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO HOURS:52
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:PHILLIPA G WOODRIFFE MD TITLE:TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO HOURS:9
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:LEONARD ZAWODNIAK MD TITLE:TRUSTEE; EX-OFFICIO HOURS:6
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:JOHN E SINDONI SPHR TITLE:ASSISTANT SECRETARY HOURS:52
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:JOHN GANTNER TITLE:EXECUTIVE VP/CFO HOURS:52
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:MARC H LORY TITLE:EVP - HOSPITAL OPERATIONS HOURS:52
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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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
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

22-3474145
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) MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION

1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-3471515 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) HOSPITAL MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(2) MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES INC

103 EAST FRONT STREET

RED BANK,NJ07701
22-2731440 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(3) JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CNTR FDN

1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-2342452 		FUNDRAISING NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(4) RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER FDN INC

1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-2333524 		FUNDRAISING NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(5) OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC

1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-2361311 		FUNDRAISING NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(6) MERIDIAN NURSING & REHABILITATION INC

3349 HIGHWAY 138 BUILDING C SUITE

WALL,NJ07719
52-1772578 		NURSING LTC NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(7) MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION INC

1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
30-0107825 		FUNDRAISING NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(8) MERIDIAN PRACTICE INSTITUTE INC

1200 JUMPING BROOK RD BLDG 5

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
06-1755235 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(9) MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION

1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-3200147 		TITLE HLDING NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(10) HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED INC

1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-2581430 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) HOMECARE
 
 
 
(11) MERIDIAN SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PC

1945 STATE ROUTE 33

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
06-1755228 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MPI
 
 
 
(12) MERIDIAN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES PC

1945 STATE ROUTE 33

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
06-1755230 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MPI
 
 
 
(13) MERIDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC

1945 STATE ROUTE 33

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
06-1755233 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MPI
 
 
 
(14) NORTHERN OCEAN CTY MEDICAL ASSOC PC

1945 STATE ROUTE 33

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
14-1981653 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MPI
 
 
 
(15) NORTHERN MONMOUTH CTY MED ASSOC PC

1945 STATE ROUTE 33

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
14-1981647 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MPI
 
 
 
(16) MERIDIAN TRAUMA ASSOCIATES PC

1945 STATE ROUTE 33

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
14-1981651 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MPI
 
 
 
(17) MERIDIAN OBST & GYN ASSOCIATES PC

1945 STATE ROUTE 33

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
06-1755239 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MPI
 
 
 
(18) MERIDIAN PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOC PC

1200 JUMPING BROOK ROAD BLDG 5 S

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
77-0720131 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MPI
 
 
 
(19) SHORE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC

425 JACK MARTIN BLVD

BRICK,NJ08724
22-3274755 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MHC
 
 
 
(20) SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

1140 ROUTE 72 WEST

MANAHAWKIN,NJ08050
22-2666099 		FUNDRAISING NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(21) BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

727 NO BEERS ST

HOLMDEL,NJ07733
21-0744668 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) HOSPITAL MHC
 
 
 
(22) BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

727 NO BEERS ST

HOLMDEL,NJ07733
22-2367109 		FUNDRAISING NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
(23) BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER INC

715 NO BEERS ST

HOLMDEL,NJ07733
22-2715789 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MNR
 
 
 
(24) SOCH PROPERTIES INC

1140 ROUTE 72 WEST

MANAHAWKIN,NJ08050
22-3846197 		TITLE HLDG. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) MH REALTY
 
 
 
(25) SOMC MEDICAL GROUP PC

1140 RT 72 WEST

MANAHAWKIN,NJ08050
27-1412183 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MPI
 
 
 
(26) MERIDIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PC

1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY

NEPTUNE,NJ07753
27-2377326 		HEALTH SVCS. NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) MH SYSTEM
 
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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
(1) COASTAL CO-OP OF NJ

1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY
NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-3603146 		PURCHASING NJ NA
  		        No     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
(1) ASSISTED LIVING AT COLTS NECK INC
3349 HIGHWAY 138 BLDG C SUITE A
WALL,NJ07719
22-2567119 		HEALTHCARE SVCS. NJ N/A
 C CORP.      
(2) MERIDIAN HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY
NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-2519699 		HEALTHCARE SVCS. NJ MH SYSTEM
  		C CORP. 29,549,000 34,523,000 100.000 %
(3) MERIDIAN HEALTHWARES BRICK
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY
NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-3571926 		HEALTHCARE SVCS. NJ N/A
 C CORP.      
(4) MERIDIAN HEALTHWARES WEST LONG BRANCH
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY
NEPTUNE,NJ07753
22-3571931 		HEALTHCARE SVCS. NJ MH SYSTEM
  		C CORP. 0 0 100.000 %
(5) COASTAL MEDICAL INSURANCE LTD
44 CHURCH STREET 3RD FLOOR
HAMILTON,BERMUDAHA 12
BD
98-0166769 		FINANCIAL VEHICLE BD MH SYSTEM
  		FOREIGN CORP. 9,585,914 50,917,913 100.000 %
(6) COMPASS HEALTHCARE INC
1140 ROUTE 72 WEST
MANAHAWKIN,NJ08050
22-3357958 		HEALTHCARE SVCS. NJ MH SYSTEM
  		C CORP. 2,242,774 1,583,915 100.000 %
(7) BAYSHORE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT CORP
727 NO BEERS ST
HOLMDEL,NJ07733
22-2550716 		HEALTHCARE SVCS. NJ MH SYSTEM
  		C CORP. 745,497 7,663,897 100.000 %
(8) HCMC INC
PO BOX 176
HOLMDEL,NJ07733
22-2620595 		HEALTHCARE SVCS. NJ N/A
 C CORP.      
(9) BAYSHORE CENTER FOR REHAB & PHYS THERAPY
1 BETHANY ROAD SUITE 43
HAZLET,NJ07730
22-3116637 		INACTIVE NJ N/A
 C CORP.      
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
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
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
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
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
 
No
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) MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION

 B 570,000  
(2) JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FDN

 B 1,200,000  
(3) SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

 C 1,250,000  
(4) MERIDIAN NURSING & REHABILITATION INC

 B 2,100,000  
(5) MERIDIAN PRACTICE INSTITUTE INC

 B 680,000  
(6) JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FDN

 D 674,312  
(7) BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

 C 201,000  
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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