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Part VI - Additional Information
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Part I Line 3bThe organization uses a sliding scale to provide discounted care to uninsured low income individuals, up to 600% of FPG. Uninsured individuals over 600% of FPG receive a 20% discount.Part I Line 7g$113,249 of the amount reported in column (e) is attributable to physician clinics.Part V, Section B Lines 1-21Per IRS instructions, completion of Part V, Section B was optional for the 2010 tax year; and the organization did not intend to complete it. However, due to a programming error in the tax return preparation software, the organization was not able to leave this section blank.
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Part VI - Affilated Health Care System Roles and Promotion
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Sentara Healthcare, the organization's 501(c)(3) sole member, provides a number of programs to promote the health of the communities it serves, in addition to those identified for the organization. See Form 990 Part III Schedule O disclosure for further information on the services and facilities provided by the Sentara Healthcare System.
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Part VI - Explanation Of How Organization Furthers Its Exempt Purpose
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The organization's governing body is elected annually by the organization's sole member, Sentara Healthcare, a 501(c) tax-exempt organization, whose community-based board is comprised of a majority of members who are neither employees nor contractors of Sentara Healthcare, nor family members thereof.Generally, medical staff membership is open to all care providers who may qualify. The organization's surplus funds are used for improvements in patient care, provision of services to the uninsured and underinsured, medical education, and community programs.
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Part VI - Community Building Activities
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Coalition building - The organization participated in both the Coalition to Promote Advance Directives and the Senior Services Coalition. The Coalition to Promote Advance Directives engaged in planning activities to make advance care planning more effective for all members of the communities of Eastern Virginia. The Senior Services Coalition used grant funding to create a Community Action Plan on Aging for Greater Williamsburg, a ten-year plan to make Williamsburg a more livable community for seniors. Workforce development - High school students with an interest in health care careers have the opportunity to shadow and observe "a day in the life" of the organization's physicians. Students learn what type of education requirements they will need in order to enter the various health care professions and leave with a new awareness and respect for these professions. In addition, the Lamplight program specifically highlights careers in nursing, providing shadowing opportunities to area middle and high school students who are interested in nursing careers.Other - Employees of the organization participated in the United Way Day of Caring, which included Meals On Wheels deliveries; height, weight and vision screenings at a local elementary school; and various maintenance projects for other 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations in the community.
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Part VI - Community Information
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Sentara Hospitals serves residents of over 30 cities and counties in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The area includes the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area and surrounding rural communities. The area is bordered to the east by the Atlantic Ocean and is noted for its waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay, Currituck Sound, and York, James and Elizabeth Rivers.The 2010 population of the organization's service area is 1,958,982 (source: Claritas) and is projected to grow by 2.4% over the next five years, compared to a projected U.S. growth rate of 4.1%. Currently approximately 12.4% of the population is age 65+, compared to 13.2% for the U.S. This age group is growing in size and is projected to comprise 13.8% of the organization's service area population in 2015.In terms of the racial and ethnic composition, 58.3% of the service area's population is white non-Hispanic; this compares to 64.7% nationwide. 31.0% of the area's population is black non-Hispanic; the U.S. comparison is 12.1%. The Hispanic ethnic group accounts for 4.9% of the population of the service area, compared to 15.8% nationwide. Other groups account for 5.8% within the service area and 7.4% nationally.Of the organization's service area adults, 87.4% have at least a high school level of education, compared to the 84.7% nationally. In 2010, the MSA's unemployment rate was 6.8%, compared to 9.3% nationally. Notably, about 5.7% of the area's workforce is employed in the Armed Forces.The average household income in the organization's service area is $70,173 compared to the U.S. household average of $71,071. 19.4% of the organization's service households have an annual income of $25,000 or less, compared to 22.3% of U.S. households. The 2010 Federal Poverty Guidelines for a family of three at 200% is $36,620. It is estimated that approximately 30% of the area's families meet this guideline. For 29 of the 32 cities and counties within the organization's service area, all or parts of the municipalities are designated as MUA (medically underserved area) or MUP (medically underserved population).
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Part VI - Patient Education of Eligibility for Assistance
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Financial assistance brochures and other information are posted at each point of service. A toll-free number is given to patients to reach customer service representatives during the business day for questions or concerns. Financial assistance programs are also published on the organization's website and included on the statements provided to patients. The organization employs financial counselors who are available to help patients complete applications for Medicaid or other government payment assistance programs, or apply for care under the organization's charity care policy, if applicable. The organization also employs an external firm to assist in the eligibility process.
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Part VI - Needs Assessment
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The organization assesses the health care needs of its community through these means:Annual analysis of area sociodemographic and health status data - The analysis focuses on identification of health care needs for health service planning. This analysis is utilized for orientation of Board members and senior hospital and medical staff leaders and is incorporated into the organization's strategic plans.Incorporation of health care needs assessments in the organization's tactical plans, i.e., facility plans, service line plans, etc. - In addition to the annual sociodemographic and health status data, additional information is obtained and analyzed.Review of health care needs assessments and data developed by community partners (such as state health departments and local health districts) and regional agencies (such as the planning council or planning district commission) - This information is incorporated into the organization's plans.Participation in collaborative health planning and needs assessment activities such as those sponsored by local health districts (MAPP - Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) and other organizations such as United Way and Access Partnership - Information gathered through these activities is incorporated into the organization's planning.Information and input from patients and care providers - Patient characteristics and trends are reviewed to assist in identifying new community needs. Input from patients and care providers is sought and cycled into the assessment phase of projects.Other - Other means of assessment include the use of focus groups and surveys.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 9
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 9 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 8
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 8 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 7
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 7 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 6
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 6 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 5
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 5 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 4
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 4 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 3
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 3 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 2
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 2 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 12
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 12 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 11
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 11 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 10
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 10 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 1
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Part V, Line 21 - Charge Patients Amount Equal Gross Charge for Services
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Facility 1 - an uninsured patient who has not applied for financial assistance is initially billed at undiscounted gross charges. However, once that patient has been determined by the hospital to be eligible for financial assistance, s/he receives a bill that reflects discounted charges as determined under the hospital's sliding fee scale.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 9
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 9 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 8
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 8 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 7
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 7 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 6
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 6 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 5
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 5 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 4
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 4 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 3
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 3 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 2
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 2 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 12
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 12 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 11
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 11 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 10
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 10 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 1
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Part V, Line 20 - Explanation of Eligible Assistance Patients Billed More Than Insurance Rates
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Facility 1 - see answer to Part V Section B line 19d.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 9
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 9 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 8
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 8 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 7
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 7 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 6
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 6 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 5
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 5 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 4
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 4 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 3
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 3 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 2
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 2 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 14
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 14 - The facility is an ambulatory surgery center and does not treat individuals requiring emergency medical care. Only pre-planned procedures are performed at the facility. Uninsured individuals desiring treatment at the facility are billed at a discount off of charges.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 13
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 13 - The facility is an ambulatory surgery center and does not treat individuals requiring emergency medical care. Only pre-planned procedures are performed at the facility. Uninsured individuals desiring treatment at the facility must meet with facility personnel prior to treatment, in order to discuss the amount to be billed, which is normally based upon a predetermined fee in accordance with the facility's fixed fee schedule.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 12
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 12 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 11
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 11 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 10
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 10 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 1
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Part V, Line 19d - Other Billing Determination of Individuals Without Insurance
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Facility 1 - services eligible under the hospital's financial assistance policy, such as emergency and other medically necessary care, are made available to an uninsured patient on a sliding fee scale, in accordance with financial need, as determined with reference to Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) in effect at the time of the determination.The basis for the amounts the hospital charges its patients who qualify for financial assistance is summarized as follows:--All patients whose income is at or below 200% of the FPG are eligible to receive free care.--Uninsured patients whose income is above 200% but not more than 300% of the FPG are eligible to receive services at amounts no greater than the amounts generally billed to commercially insured patients.--Uninsured patients whose income is above 300% but not more than 500% of the FPG and whose charges are greater than $3,000 are eligible to receive services at amounts no greater than the amounts generally billed to commercially insured patients.--Uninsured patients whose income is above 300% but not more than 500% of the FPG and whose charges are not more than $3,000 are eligible for discounted rates; however the discount granted shall not be greater than the discount generally realized by commercially insured patients.--Uninsured patients whose income is above 500% but not more than 600% of the FPG are eligible to receive discounted rates; however the discount granted shall not be greater than the discount generally realized by commercially insured patients.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 15
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Part V, Line 18d - Other Reason Not Having Nondiscriminatory Policy for Emergency Medical Care
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Facility 15 - the facility is an ambulatory surgery center and does not treat individuals requiring emergency medical care. Only pre-planned procedures are performed at the facility.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 14
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Part V, Line 18d - Other Reason Not Having Nondiscriminatory Policy for Emergency Medical Care
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Facility 14 - the facility is an ambulatory surgery center and does not treat individuals requiring emergency medical care. Only pre-planned procedures are performed at the facility.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 13
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Part V, Line 18d - Other Reason Not Having Nondiscriminatory Policy for Emergency Medical Care
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Facility 13 - The facility is an ambulatory surgery center and does not treat individuals requiring emergency medical care. Only pre-planned procedures are performed at the facility.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 13
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Part V, Line 17e - Other Actions Took Before Any Collection Actions
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Facility 13 - The facility made repeated attempts to contact patients about bill payments and payment plan arrangements.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 9
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 9 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 8
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 8 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 7
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 7 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 6
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 6 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 5
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 5 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 4
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 4 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 3
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 3 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 2
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 2 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 13
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 13 - Third parties were also authorized to garnish wages.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 12
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 12 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 11
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 11 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 10
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 10 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 1
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Part V, Line 16e - Other Collection Actions by Facility or Third Party Engaged
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Facility 1 - the hospital also engaged in wage garnishments.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 9
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 9 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 8
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 8 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 7
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 7 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 6
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 6 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 5
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 5 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 4
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 4 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 3
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 3 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 2
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 2 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 13
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 13 - Wage garnishment is also permitted under the facility's billing and collections policy.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 12
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 12 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 11
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 11 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 10
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 10 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 1
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Part V, Line 15e - Other Collection Actions Against a Patient
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Facility 1 - wage garnishments are also permitted under the hospital's billing and collection policy.Collection actions are not taken without first making reasonable efforts to determine whether a patient is eligible for charity care under the hospital's financial assistance policy. The hospital also takes into consideration a patient's good faith effort to apply for a governmental program or for charity from the hospital, as well as a patient's good faith effort to comply with any payment plan entered into with the hospital. See also Part III Line 9B.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 9
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 9 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 8
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 8 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 7
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 7 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 6
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 6 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 5
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 5 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 4
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 4 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 3
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 3 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 2
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 2 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 12
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 12 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 11
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 11 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 10
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 10 - same as Facility 1.
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Number of Hospital Faciltiy - 1
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Part V, Line 11h - Other Factors Used in Determing Amounts Charged Patients
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Facility 1 - the amount of an uninsured patient's bill may also factor into the discount provided.
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Part III, Line 9b - Provisions On Collection Practices For Qualified Patients
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Collection practices are geared towards patients that have a high probability of being able to pay for services based on income level, credit rating, verifiable assets and ineligibility for charity programs. Efforts are made to exclude patients that do not have the ability to pay from the organization's collection practices. The organization performs internal precollection and bad debt collection functions and uses outside collection agencies on a second placement basis. The organization determines which patients are sent to outside agencies and guides the agencies in performing reasonable collection efforts.
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Part III, Line 8 - Explanation Of Shortfall As Community Benefit
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Worksheet B in the instructions was used to compute the amount reported on line 6.
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Part III, Line 4 - Bad Debt Expense
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Worksheet A in the instructions was used to compute the amount reported on line 2.In computing line 3, the organization conservatively estimates that 30% of the remaining accounts would qualify for charity assistance if sufficient data was available. This estimate is based on credit reporting data purchased from Equifax. This data provides credit score, income prediction data and numerous lines of credit and asset data. For unresponsive patients, the organization uses the estimated income, marital status, asset information and credit line data to determine whether the patient would qualify for charity based on a projected income of 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines with little to no asset data. This information is not all inclusive for all unresponsive patients that could qualify as dependent information is not readily available. The organization's financial statements do not include a footnote describing bad debt expense. The financial statements account for bad debt by reserving 100% of the A/R debit and credit balances over 120 days. Bad debt expense is reported net of any discounts or collections on accounts that were previously written-off (i.e.: Bad debt write-offs - discounts - payments received).
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Part I, Line 7 - Explanation of Costing Methodology
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Part I Line 7A cost-to-charge ratio, calculated using Worksheet 2, was used to calculate costs reported in the table.
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Part I, Line 6a - Related Organization Community Benefit Report
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The organization's community benefit report is contained in a system-wide report prepared by Sentara Healthcare, the organization's 501(c)(3) sole member.
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