Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RH WISCONSIN INC
Employer identification number
20-2287016
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(1)
REGIONS HOSPITAL
410956618
170(B)(1) (A)(III)
Yes
0
(2)
GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC
410797853
170(B)(1) (A)(III)
Yes
0
(3)
WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL INC
390808442
170(B)(1) (A)(III)
No
0
(4)
HUDSON HOSPITAL INC
390804125
170(B)(1) (A)(III)
No
0
(5)
WESTERN WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMPANY
263616590
509(A)(3) TYPEII
No
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RH WISCONSIN INC
Employer identification number
20-2287016
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
RH-WISCONSIN, INC. IS A WISCONSIN NONPROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(3). RH-WISCONSIN, INC. IS ONE OF TWO CORPORATE MEMBERS OF WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL, INC. (WESTFIELDS) AND HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC. (HUDSON) ALONG WITH GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. (GHI), AND IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF WESTERN WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMPANY (WWEMS). WESTFIELDS, HUDSON, AND WWEMS ARE WISCONSIN NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). RH-WISCONSIN, INC., WESTFIELDS, HUDSON AND WWEMS ARE PART OF THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS, A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA AND WESTERN WISCONSIN. HPI-RAMSEY, A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), WHICH IS ALSO PART OF THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS, IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF RH-WISCONSIN, INC. RH-WISCONSIN, INC. IS RECOGNIZED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION UNDER IRC SECTION 509(A)(3). AS SUCH, RH-WISCONSIN, INC. PERFORMS CERTAIN FUNCTIONS ON BEHALF OF OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES WITHIN THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, IT SUPPORTS REGIONS HOSPITAL, A LEADING, FULL-SERVICE HOSPITAL LOCATED IN ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA THAT PROVIDES OUTSTANDING MEDICAL CARE WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN HEART, CANCER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, BURN, EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA; GHI, A LICENSED STAFF MODEL HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION; WESTFIELDS, A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL IN NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN; HUDSON, A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL IN HUDSON, WISCONSIN; AND WWEMS, AN AMBULANCE SERVICE IN MILLTOWN, WISCONSIN, ALL OF WHICH ARE DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(3). RH-WISCONSIN, INC. PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE TO WESTFIELDS, HUDSON AND WWEMS, WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR THE SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF THESE ENTITIES AND THEIR PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY. RH-WISCONSIN, INC.'S ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF WESTFIELDS, HUDSON AND WWEMS. WITH RESPECT TO WESTFIELDS AND HUDSON, RH-WISCONSIN, INC. APPOINTS A MAJORITY OF EACH ENTITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, APPROVES THE ANNUAL AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, AND, APPROVES AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS AND OTHER ACTIONS ENUMERATED IN THE HOSPITALS' BYLAWS THAT MAY SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECT THE OPERATIONS OF WESTFIELDS OR HUDSON. WITH RESPECT TO WWEMS, RH-WISCONSIN, INC. HAS APPROVAL AUTHORITY OVER AMENDMENTS TO WWEMS' ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS AND OTHER ACTIONS ENUMERATED IN WWEMS' BYLAWS THAT MAY SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECT THE OPERATIONS OF WWEMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
HPI-RAMSEY IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF RH-WISCONSIN
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
HPI-RAMSEY, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, DOES NOT APPOINT OR APPROVE THE DIRECTORS: HOWEVER, REGIONS HOSPITAL, ANOTHER ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH HPI-RAMSEY IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, APPOINTS ONE OF THE THREE DIRECTORS OF RH-WISCONSIN. THE OTHER TWO DIRECTORS SERVE EX OFFICIO DUE TO THEIR POSITIONS IN GHI, A RELATED ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
HPI-RAMSEY, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, MUST APPROVE THE DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS FOLLOWS: - AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OR BYLAWS - ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND LONG-RANGE PLANS - UNBUDGETED SPECIAL PROJECTS IN EXCESS OF $1,000,000 - GUARANTEEING THE DEBT OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF $1,000,000 - MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER CORPORATION - DISPOSITION OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS - REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS OTHER THAN EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
RH-WISCONSIN'S 990 RETURN HAS A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS THAT IS FOLLOWED BEFORE IT IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF RH-WISCONSIN. THE REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDES A LAYERED REVIEW BY THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF GHI, THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF RH-WISCONSIN, GHI'S INTERNAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND RH-WISCONSIN'S OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ONE OF THOSE AREAS HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW, ASK QUESTIONS AND MAKE COMMENTS BACK TO THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF GHI BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF RH-WISCONSIN. THIS COPY WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE BOARD PACKET OF A BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE 990 AND WILL BE AN AGENDA ITEM AT A BOARD MEETING. THIS PROCESS WILL BE NOTED AND DOCUMENTED IN THE WRITTEN BOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
RH-WISCONSIN, INC. MONITORS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ITS BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES BY MAINTAINING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. UNDER THE POLICY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, MEMBERS WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE POLICY AND REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE IDENTIFYING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. A REPORT OF THESE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IS SHARED WITH THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND A VERBAL SUMMARY IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD. BOARD AGENDAS AND EXECUTIVE DECISIONS ARE MONITORED IN RELATION TO THIS POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
RH-WISCONSIN HAS NO EMPLOYEES. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE PAID BY GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. (GHI) OR BY REGIONS HOSPITAL (REGIONS), BOTH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH HAVE AN ANNUAL PROCESS TO REVIEW THE MARKET COMPARABILITY OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF RH-WISCONSIN'S DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. EACH YEAR, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (COMPENSATION COMMITTEE), AN ANNUAL TOTAL COMPENSATION MARKET REVIEW IS COMPLETED. THE REVIEW INCLUDES ALL COMPONENTS OF COMPENSATION; BASE SALARY, ANNUAL INCENTIVES, BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES. THE MARKET SURVEY RESULTS ARE PRESENTED TO, REVIEWED BY AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S MARKET REVIEW PROCESS AND SUBSEQUENT DECISIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS: - INDEPENDENT BODY - COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEY TO ASSURE THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS' INDEPENDENCE - STAFF IS NOT IN ROOM DURING DELIBERATIONS OR VOTE INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS - AUTHORIZED BODY - GHI'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THE ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUTHORITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPARABILITY DATA OF ALL OFFICERS - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THE ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND THE MARKET COMPARABILITY DATA - COMPARABILITY DATA - EVERY THREE YEARS, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION EXPERT TO CONDUCT AN EXTENSIVE MARKET COMPARABILITY SURVEY FOR ALL OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. WITH THE INPUT OF THE CONSULTANT, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINED APPROPRIATE PEER GROUPS INCLUDING BOTH LOCAL AND NATIONAL PEER GROUPS. THE SURVEY CONSIDERS EACH ELEMENT OF TOTAL COMPENSATION AND AGGREGATE TOTAL COMPENSATION. BASED ON THIS DATA, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TOTAL COMPENSATION RANGES FOR EACH OFFICER. IN INTERIM YEARS, THE GHI'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, UNDER THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S DIRECTION USES THE SAME RECOGNIZED THIRD PARTY SALARY SURVEYS TO DETERMINE MEDIAN SALARY STRUCTURE CHANGES AND AVERAGE SALARY INCREASES. BASED ON THIS UPDATED DATA, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE TOTAL COMPENSATION RANGES FOR EACH OFFICER. - THE ELEMENTS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION ARE SALARY, INCENTIVES, BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES. - PROPER CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION - MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE PREPARED AFTER EACH MEETING AND APPROVED AT THE NEXT MEETING. - TOTAL COMPENSATION IS APPROPRIATELY REPORTED ON THE FORM 990 AND ON THE EMPLOYEE'S W-2.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
RH-WISCONSIN'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 RETURNS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THE INFORMATION FROM RH-WISCONSIN OR HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. RH-WISCONSIN'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THE INFORMATION THROUGH THE WISCONSIN SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE. RH-WISCONSIN'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH IT'S RELATED ORGANIZATION, HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. CAN BE VIEWED THROUGH THE HEALTHPARTNERS.COM WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.