Form990
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
750 W Virginia St PO Box 341880
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Milwaukee, WI532341880
D Employer identification number

61-1649250
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 3,529,084,923
F Name and address of principal officer:
Nick Turkal MD
750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,WI53204
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.aurorahealthcare.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?Click to see attachment
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet5709
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2000
M State of legal domicile:
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The mission of Aurora Health Care and its affiliates is to promote health, prevent illness, and provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment. Aurora is committed to improving the quality of health care and health outcomes, and providing services that are affordable and accessible.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 93
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 35
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 26,900
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 3,450
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 1,121,077
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,661,756 7,593,810
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 3,592,763,510 3,471,011,044
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 290,323 328,350
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 30,563,033 29,531,064
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 3,633,278,622 3,508,464,268
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,754,734,316 1,802,036,789
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 1,719,632,121 1,558,504,097
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,474,366,437 3,360,540,886
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 158,912,185 147,923,382
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 3,218,131,847 3,309,219,396
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,182,962,265 1,143,451,797
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,035,169,582 2,165,767,599
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The mission of Aurora Health Care and its affiliates is to promote health, prevent illness, and provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment. Aurora is committed to improving the quality of health care and health outcomes, and providing services that are affordable and accessible.
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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured 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 $ 2,909,627,439 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,508,464,268 )
The organizations included in this group return provide health promotion, diagnosis, and treatment services to the residents of eastern Wisconsin. Such services include cardiology, cancer treatment, hyperbaric medicine, neuroscience, 24-hour emergency care, general surgery, orthopedics, womens health and obstetrics, digestive diseases, geriatric services, physical rehabilitation, mental health, substance abuse, ambulatory care, home health care, home hospice care, IV therapy and pharmaceuticals, respiratory therapy, medical equipment on a per-use basis, and medical education and teaching oversight. In 2011, these organizations provided 418,980 days of total inpatient care, and 5,522,837 outpatient visits. Care is provided to patients who meet certain criteria under the charity care policy, or at amounts less than established rates. In 2011, forgone charges for charity care of 107,135,710 was provided for patients who meet certain criteria under the charity care policy.
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$ 2,909,627,439
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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 I....................
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 II...
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 ....................
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 IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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.
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
Yes
 
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
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
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part 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
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H..... Click to see attachment
20a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. Click to see attachment
20b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization 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......
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................
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.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
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 .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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
35b
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 VI
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
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 5
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
1,173
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
26,900
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
No
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 6
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
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
93
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
35
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
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
Aurora Health Care Inc
750 WVirginia St PO Box 341880
Milwaukee,WI532341880
(414) 299-1775
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
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 (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) Steve Bablitch
Secretary
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(2) Gail Hanson
Treasurer
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(3) David Yeager
Asst Sec/Asst Treasurer
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(4) Mike Lappin
Assistant Secretary
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(5) Gregory Banaszynski
Exec VP North Market/Director
 40.00 X     X     0 720,272 0
(6) Ann M Benschoter
Chairperson
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(7) Mel Blanke
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) Thomas M Bolger
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) Andrea Gavin MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) Neil Guenther MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) Perry Hahn
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) Steven Kaplan MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) Joseph F Kempen
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) Wendy Mikkelson MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) Rev Mary Ann Neevel
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) Jay Rothman
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) John H Schneider MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
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 (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) Charles Wikenhauser
Vice Chairperson
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(19) Francis I Andres MD
Trustee
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) Wayne B Clark
Chairman
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(21) Jeffrey C Eckrich
Trustee
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) Mary Hook PhD RN
Trustee
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(23) Joseph F Kempen
Trustee
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) Chris Kraemer
Vice Chairperson
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(25) Glenda Lee MD
Trustee
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) Rev Susan Lockman
Secretary/Treasurer
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(27) Kenneth Saydel DO
Trustee
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) Paul M Ziehler
Trustee
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) Jeffrey D Bard MD
President AMCO/Director
 40.00 X     X     208,419 0 0
(30) Kevin Crawford
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(31) Sandra Ewald
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(32) John C Gallagher
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(33) Robert C Griesser
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(34) Brad W Hahn
Chairperson/Exec VP Finance
 40.00 X   X X     0 501,643 0
(35) Cathie Kocourek
President AMCMC/Director
 40.00 X     X     228,415 0 0
(36) Mary B Lessuise
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(37) Rosemary Smith
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(38) E Stuart Arnett
Secretary/Treasurer
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(39) Mark Brower DO
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(40) John Clair
Vice Chairperson
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(41) Thomas Derring MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(42) James Santarelli MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(43) George Fueredi MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(44) Diane Gerlach DO
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(45) Greg Gerber MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(46) Jean Jacobson
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(47) John Matthews
Chairperson
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(48) Kim O'Keefe
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(49) Mike Rietbrock
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(50) Kathleen Skowlund
Exec VP-South Market/Director
 40.00 X     X     0 401,061 0
(51) Thomas Stuhley
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(52) R Scott Weas
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(53) Jeffrey W Bailet MD
President AMG/Director
 40.00 X   X X     0 876,064 0
(54) Alfred J Capelli MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(55) Andrea Gavin MD
Secretary/Treasurer
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(56) Joseph Majewski MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(57) Eugene W Monroe MD
President AAH/Director
 40.00 X   X X     818,080 0 0
(58) Jared McGaffey
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(59) David U Ulery MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(60) John Konkel MD
Chairperson
 40.00 X   X X     1,453,123 0 0
(61) Anne Mattson MD
Vice President
 40.00 X   X       303,983 0 0
(62) Susan Ela
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(63) Jain Rajeev MD
Director
 40.00 X           856,185 0 0
(64) Jeffrey Katt MD
Director
 40.00 X           360,683 0 0
(65) Shaibal Mazumdar MD
Director
 40.00 X           851,916 0 0
(66) William Ebinger MD
Director
 40.00 X           310,344 0 0
(67) Scott Fenske MD
Director
 40.00 X           336,835 0 0
(68) Daniel Thompson MD
Director
 40.00 X           202,737 0 0
(69) Thomas Puetz MD
Director
 40.00 X           866,400 0 0
(70) David Jenks MD
Director
 40.00 X           320,244 0 0
(71) Basil Salaymeh MD
Director
 40.00 X           638,093 0 0
(72) Jacob Frick MD
Director
 40.00 X           545,329 0 0
(73) Scott Kenitz OD
Director
 40.00 X     X     294,029 0 0
(74) Susan Breakwell
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(75) Mary Carr
Vice Chairperson
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(76) David Chapman
Treasurer
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(77) Jeannie Hefty
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(78) Laura Gage
Secretary
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(79) John Kersey
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(80) Eileen Scharenbroch
Chairperson
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(81) Thelma A Sias
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(82) Candace Hennessy
President VNA
 40.00     X X     0 264,641 0
(83) Michel Gutzeit MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(84) Ruric Anderson MD
Sr. VP AUWMG/Chairperson
 40.00 X   X X     177,067 0 0
(85) Jake Bidwell MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(86) Lynn Gunn
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(87) Dwight Morgan
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(88) Jeff Stearns MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(89) John Brill MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(90) Natasha Hernandez MD
Director
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(91) David Eager
Sr. VP Finance
 40.00       X     0 842,349 0
(92) Mary O'Brien
Exec VP-Hospitals
 40.00       X     0 527,399 0
(93) Peter Carlson
President APH Kradwell School
 40.00       X     247,215 0 0
(94) David Graebner
President AMCSC
 40.00       X     245,812 0 0
(95) Lisa Just
President AMCWC
 40.00       X     210,689 0 0
(96) George Hinton
President-ASMC
 40.00       X     306,587 0 0
(97) Carolyn Glocka
President-ASLSS
 40.00       X     219,801 0 0
(98) Richard Kellar
President-AWAMC
 40.00       X     311,206 0 0
(99) Christine Olson
President-AMCK
 40.00       X     241,314 0 0
(100) Vicki Lewis
President-ALMC AMHB
 40.00       X     133,673 0 0
(101) Daniel Bonk
President-AMCS
 40.00       X     584,209 0 0
(102) Jeffrey Smith MD
SVP Medical Operations-ASLMC
 40.00       X     339,220 0 0
(103) Brent Phillips
COO Aurora Medical Group
 40.00       X     418,064 0 0
(104) Tanvir Bajwa MD
Physician
 40.00         X   2,300,121 0 0
(105) Anthony Ricci MD
Physician
 40.00         X   2,287,969 0 0
(106) Jasbir Sra MD
Physician
 40.00         X   2,087,165 0 0
(107) Anjan Gupta MD
Physician
 40.00         X   1,974,429 0 0
(108) Aboud Affi MD
Physician
 40.00         X   1,954,238 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 22,633,594 4,133,429  
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2,020
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Diversified Care Inc
4811 South 76th Street
Milwaukee,WI53220 		temporary help 10,832,129
Davita
PO Box 403008
Atlanta,GA30384 		dialysis services 9,049,918
BayCare Clinic LLP
164 North Broadway
Green Bay,WI54303 		healthcare services 5,954,051
Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Inc
2661 Aviation Road
Waukesha,WI53188 		helicoptor ambulance services 3,186,100
Midwest Dialysis CenterMidwest Dialysis Center
3267 South 16th Street
Milwaukee,WI53221 		dialysis services 3,151,790
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet158
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 691,164
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 19,795
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,042,309
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		5,840,542
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 75,476
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 7,593,810
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Net Program Service Revenue 900,099 3,403,354,745 3,403,354,745    
b Income from Hospital Services 900,099 38,076,143 38,036,045 40,098  
c Rental Income 531,120 11,651,066     11,651,066
d Cafeteria Sales 722,210 8,493,316     8,493,316
e Membership Dues 713,940 1,196,338 1,196,338    
f All other program service revenue . 8,239,436 8,239,436    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 3,471,011,044
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 416,172     416,172
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
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   511,506
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   599,328
c Gain or (loss)   -87,822
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -87,822      
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      
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        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 37,525,488
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 20,021,327
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 17,504,161 17,322,371 181,790  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 15,604,135 14,704,946 899,189  
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 12,026,903
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 3,508,464,268 3,479,276,649 1,121,077 20,560,554
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 10
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).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. 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 .... 22,633,594 17,943,823 4,689,771  
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 1,450,994,010 1,375,045,717 75,948,293  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 5,189,000 5,030,631 158,369  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 231,443,672 219,881,116 11,562,556  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 91,776,513 87,085,985 4,690,528  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 431,757   431,757  
c Accounting ........... 0      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 116,942,035 104,482,317 12,459,718  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 4,098,737 2,242,045 1,856,692  
13 Office expenses ....... 26,004,291 23,249,504 2,754,787  
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 96,305,498 90,442,960 5,862,538  
17 Travel ............ 5,775,647 5,048,261 727,386  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 8,034,516 7,438,779 595,737  
20 Interest ........... 33,492,214 33,268,267 223,947  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 447,203,036 129,383,177 317,819,859  
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 115,390,575 111,032,457 4,358,118  
23 Insurance .............. 20,332,622 20,109,824 222,798  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a Medical and Other Supplies 506,951,559 504,772,890 2,178,669  
b Equipment Rental and Maintenance 69,699,121 67,422,380 2,276,741  
c Hospital Tax Assessment 83,065,785 83,065,785    
d
e
f All other expenses 24,776,704 22,681,521 2,095,183  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 3,360,540,886 2,909,627,439 450,913,447 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 128,784 1 109,582
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 1,155,292,692 2 1,270,081,396
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 375,036,609 4 434,330,929
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 ............. 513,798 7 333,903
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 33,550,029 8 30,860,375
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 16,553,615 9 16,562,823
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,652,876,732
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 1,507,596,540 1,205,765,748 10c 1,145,280,192
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 .. 425,781 13 420,952
14 Intangible assets ......... 16,215,300 14 14,613,244
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 414,649,491 15 396,626,000
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 3,218,131,847 16 3,309,219,396
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 339,123,088 17 329,566,000
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 319,041 19 322,548
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 1,642,386 20 1,001,442
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 .. 8,712,205 23 1,514,927
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 833,165,545 25 811,046,880
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 1,182,962,265 26 1,143,451,797
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 ..... 1,890,468,713 27 2,040,795,829
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 126,506,757 28 109,156,090
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 18,194,112 29 15,815,680
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 ..... 2,035,169,582 33 2,165,767,599
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 3,218,131,847 34 3,309,219,396
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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
3,508,464,268
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
3,360,540,886
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
147,923,382
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
2,035,169,582
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-17,325,365
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
2,165,767,599
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID: 11000218
Software Version: 2011.0.0
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Employer identification number

61-1649250
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 1,323,192 1,301,697 1,299,299 1,276,924 1,090,884 6,291,996
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.. 1,323,192 1,301,697 1,299,299 1,276,924 1,090,884 6,291,996
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.           6,291,996
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 1,323,192 1,301,697 1,299,299 1,276,924 1,090,884 6,291,996
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.. 96,825 70,857 90,647 113,358 320,952 692,639
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           6,984,635
12
12
62,572,161
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
90.080 %
15
15
93.070 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .     296,001 337,968 500,772 1,134,741
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...... 49,724,816 252,256,815 296,702,562 373,598,515 430,413,445 1,402,696,153
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. 49,724,816 252,256,815 296,998,563 373,936,483 430,914,217 1,403,830,894
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.)           1,403,830,894
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 49,724,816 252,256,815 296,998,563 373,936,483 430,914,217 1,403,830,894
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.   12,821       12,821
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 16,581         16,581
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 49,741,397 252,269,636 296,998,563 373,936,483 430,914,217 1,403,860,296
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.990 %
16
16
99.980 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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
Part I Line 3 The majority of the legal entities included in this group return are covered under 170b1Aiii. One legal entity is covered by 170b1Avi. Two legal entities are covered under 509a2. Parts II and III have been updated for the financial information for these latter organizations.
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Employer identification number

61-1649250
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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, 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.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
  		Employer identification number

61-1649250
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total 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)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
  		Employer identification number

61-1649250
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(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
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
  		Employer identification number

61-1649250
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total 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 $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Employer identification number

61-1649250
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 can 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 through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958), 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
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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 .... 448,917 1,162,987 1,076,637 800,043
b Contributions ........     25,879 470,069
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... 20,513 29,907 120,063 -60,716
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		  743,977 59,592 132,759
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 469,430 448,917 1,162,987 1,076,637
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet73.700 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet26.000 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   42,613,157 42,613,157
b Buildings ................   1,560,049,243 689,780,910 870,268,333
c Leasehold improvements ............   69,937,657 33,492,500 36,445,157
d Equipment ................   953,114,768 767,625,255 185,489,513
e Other .................   27,161,907 16,697,875 10,464,032
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 1,145,280,192
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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) must 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) Supplemental Split Dollar Plan 420,952 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 420,952
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) Due from affiliates 168,565,386
(2) Funds held by Aurora Foundation 120,180,407
(3) Investment in Joint Venture 91,927,171
(4) Funds held by community foundation 4,628,576
(5) Investment in Lab Co-tenancy 3,867,145
(6) Other Miscellaneous Receivables 1,176,367
(7) Other Non-current Assets 6,280,948


Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 396,626,000
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  
Due to Affiliates 760,723,949
Asset Retirement Obligation 1,036,122
Other Non-current Liabilities 26,585,872
Long-term Capital Lease 21,227,489
Deferred Rent 1,473,448




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 811,046,880
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).
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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 3,508,464,268
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 3,360,540,886
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 147,923,382
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 through 8 ......................... 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 147,923,382
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 3,528,084,000
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 19,619,732
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 19,619,732
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 3,508,464,268
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 must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 3,508,464,268
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 3,380,325,000
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 19,784,114
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 19,784,114
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 3,360,540,886
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 must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 3,360,540,886
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
X 2 There were no uncertain tax positions reported under FIN 48 for 2011.
XII 2d Gross revenue from sales of inventory and rounding to audit report.
XIII 2d Cost of goods sold, adjustment for accounting treatment of building leases, and rounding to audit report.
V 4 The endowment funds are used to support the programs and services offered by the Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin, Inc.
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SCHEDULE H (Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Employer identification number

61-1649250
Part I
Charity Care and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Yes
No
1a
Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a....
1a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," was it a written policy? .......................
1b
Yes
 
2
If the organization had multiple hospital facilities, indicate which of the following best describes application of the financial assistance policy to its various hospital facilities during the tax year.
3
Answer the following based on the financial assistance eligibility criteria that applied to the largest number of the organization's patients during the tax year.
a
Did the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) to determine eligibility for providing free care?
If "Yes," indicate which of the following was the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:
3a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization use FPG to determine eligibility for providing discounted care? If "Yes," indicate which of the
following was the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: ............
3b
Yes
 
c
If the organization did not use FPG to determine eligibility, describe in Part VI the income based criteria for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization used an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, to determine eligibility for free or discounted care.
4
Did the organization's financial assistance policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year provide for free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? ..............

4

Yes

 
5a
Did the organization budget amounts for free or discounted care provided under its financial assistance policy during the tax year? ............................

5a

Yes

 
b
If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount?......
5b
Yes
 
c
If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discountedcare to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care?...............
5c
 
No
6a
Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year?...........
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? ...............
6b
Yes
 
Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.
7
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Financial Assistance
and Means-Tested Government Programs		 (a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community benefit expense (d) Direct offsetting revenue (e) Net community benefit expense (f) Percent of total expense
a Financial Assistance at cost
(from Worksheet 1) .. 		    23,941,282   23,941,282 1.200 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) .....     341,013,436 270,668,322 70,345,114 3.530 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) .     12,708,120 10,870,431 1,837,689 0.090 %
dTotal Financial Assistance and
Means-Tested Government Programs ..... 		    377,662,838 281,538,753 96,124,085 4.820 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement
services and community
benefit operations (from
(Worksheet 4) .... 		1,393 126,034 4,186,748 77,563 4,109,185 0.210 %
f Health professions education
(from Worksheet 5) .. 		387 14,021 31,164,451 10,909,894 20,254,557 1.020 %
g Subsidized health services
(from Worksheet 6) .. 		181 20,861 8,953,131   8,953,131 0.450 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7)            
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) .... 645 66,958 2,756,094 88,843 2,667,251 0.130 %
jTotal Other Benefits ... 2,606 227,874 47,060,424 11,076,300 35,984,124 1.810 %
kTotal. Add lines 7d and 7j. .. 2,606 227,874 424,723,262 292,615,053 132,108,209 6.630 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community building expense (d) Direct offsetting
revenue 		(e) Net community building expense (f) Percent of total expense
1 Physical improvements and housing            
2 Economic development            
3 Community support            
4 Environmental improvements            
5 Leadership development and training for community members            
6 Coalition building            
7 Community health improvement advocacy            
8 Workforce development            
9 Other            
10 Total            
Part III
Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices
Section A. Bad Debt Expense
Yes
No
1
Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Heathcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................
1
Yes
 
2
Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense........
2
38,259,135
3
Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy .....
3
 
4
Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes bad debt expense. In addition, describe the costing methodology used in determining the amounts reported on lines 2 and 3, and rationale for including a portion of bad debt amounts as community benefit.
Section B. Medicare
5
Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....
5
441,805,311
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
537,196,991
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus or (shortfall)........
7
-95,391,680
8
Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.Check the box that describes the method used:
Section C. Collection Practices
9a
Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........
9a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization’s collection policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for financial assistance? Describe in Part VI.......................

9b

Yes

 
Part IV
Management Companies and Joint Ventures
(see instructions)
(a) Name of entity (b) Description of primary
activity of entity 		(c) Organization's
profit % or stock
ownership % 		(d) Officers, directors,
trustees, or key
employees' profit %
or stock ownership% 		(e) Physicians'
profit % or stock
ownership %
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information
Section A. Hospital Facilities
(list in order of size from largest to smallest)
How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?54
Name and address 		Licensed Hospital General-Medical-Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Hospital Research Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (Describe)
1 Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
2900 W Oklahoma Avenue
Milwaukee,WI53215 		X X   X   X X    
2 Aurora St Lukes Medical Center South Shore
5900 S Lake Drive
Cudahy,WI53110 		X X         X    
3 Aurora Sinai Medical Center
945 North 12th Street
Milwaukee,WI53233 		X X   X     X    
4 Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
10400 75th Street
Kenosha,WI53142 		X X         X    
5 Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
W3985 County Road NN
Elkhorn,WI53121 		X X         X   Inpatient Rehab Unit
6 Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington
252 McHenry Street
Burlington,WI53105 		X X         X    
7 Aurora Medical Center Summit
36500 Aurora Drive
Summit,WI53066 		X X         X    
8 Aurora BayCare Medical Center
2845 Greenbrier Road
Green Bay,WI54311 		X X   X X   X    
9 West Allis Memorial Hospital
8901 W Lincoln Avenue
West Allis,WI53227 		X X         X    
10 Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center
2629 N 7th Street
Sheboygan,WI53083 		X X         X    
11 Aurora Medical Center of Oshkosh
855 N Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh,WI54904 		X X         X    
12 Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County
5000 Memorial Drive
Two Rivers,WI54241 		X X         X    
13 Aurora Medical Center Washington County
1032 E Sumner Street
Hartford,WI53027 		X X         X    
14 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
1220 Dewey Avenue
Wauwatosa,WI53213 		X                
15 Pain Management Center
4570 S 27th Street
Milwaukee,WI53221 		                Physical Therapy Rehab
16 New Berlin Imaging Center
14555 W National Avenue
New Berlin,WI53151 		                Outpatient Diagnostic Clinic
17 New Berlin Urgent Care
14555 W National Avenue
New Berlin,WI53151 		                Outpatient Physician Clinic
18 Franklin Urgent Care
9200 W Loomis Road
Franklin,WI53132 		                Outpatient Physician Clinic
19 Franklin Imaging Center
9200 W Loomis Road
Franklin,WI53132 		                Outpatient Diagnostic Clinic
20 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
2000 E Layton Avenue
St Francis,WI53221 		                Outpatient Rehab Center
21 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
3738 S 60th St
Milwaukee,WI53220 		                Outpatient Rehab Center
22 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
14555 W National Avenue
New Berlin,WI53151 		                Outpatient Rehab Center
23 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
4111 W Mitchell Street
Milwaukee,WI53204 		                Outpatient Rehab Center
24 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
9200 W Loomis Road
Franklin,WI53132 		                Outpatient Rehab Center
25 Aurora Wiselives Clinic
8320 W Bluemound Road
Wauwatosa,WI53213 		                Outpatient Physician Clinic
26 Walkers Point Community Clinic
130 West Bruce Street
Milwaukee,WI53204 		                Outpatient Physician Clinic
27 Sports Medicine Institute
6255 N Santa Monica Blvd
Whitefish Bay,WI53217 		                Physicial Therapy Rehab
28 Sports Medicine Institute
19601 W Bluemound Road
Brookfield,WI53045 		                Physicial Therapy Rehab
29 Sports Medicine Institute
1249 Liebau Road
Mequon,WI53092 		                Physicial Therapy Rehab
30 Sports Medicine Institute
1575 N Rivercenter Drive
Milwaukee,WI53212 		                Physicial Therapy Rehab
31 Sports Medicine Institute
W231 N1440 Corporate Court
Waukesha,WI53186 		                Physicial Therapy Rehab
32 Downtown Urgent Care and Imaging
946 N Van Buren Street
Milwaukee,WI53202 		                OP Clinic and Diagnostic Center
33 The Healing Center
130 West Bruce Street
Milwaukee,WI53204 		                Outpatient Physician Clinic
34 Aurora Sleep Disorders
4448 West Loomis Road
Greenfield,WI53221 		  X             Sleep Disorders
35 Aurora Sleep Disorders
10602 North Port Washington Rd
Mequon,WI53092 		                Sleep Disorders
36 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
2801 South Moorland Road
New Berlin,WI53151 		                Outpatient Rehab Center
37 Vince Lombardi Cancer Center
5300 Memorial Drive
Two Rivers,WI54241 		                Radiation Oncology Services
38 Aurora Surgery Center
8400 Washington Avenue
Racine,WI53406 		                Ambulatory Surg Diag Ctr
39 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
7300 Washington Avenue
Racine,WI53406 		                Outpatient Rehab Center
40 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
830 E Geneva Street
Delavan,WI53115 		                Outpatient Rehab Center
41 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
300 McCanna Parkway
Burlington,WI53105 		                Outpatient Rehab Center
42 Aurora Surgery Center
W231 N1440 Corporate Court
Waukesha,WI53186 		                Ambulatory Surgery Center
43 Vince Lombardi Cancer Center
1222 N 23rd Street
Sheboygan,WI53081 		                Radiation Oncology Services
44 Aurora Womens Pavilion
4203 W Oakwood Park Court
Franklin,WI53132 		                Womens Health Services
45 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
712 Doctors Court
Oshkosh,WI54901 		                Rehab Center, Sleep Lab
46 Aurora Surgery Center
210 Wisconsin American Dr Hwy 23
Fond du Lac,WI54937 		                Ambulatory Surgery Center
47 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
1640 E Sumner St
Hartford,WI53027 		                Rehab Services
48 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
1048 E Commerce Street
Slinger,WI53086 		                Rehab Services
49 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
1100 Gateway Court
West Bend,WI53095 		                Rehab Services
50 Aurora Adult Day Center
1022 Sell Drive
Hartford,WI53027 		                Adult Day Care Center
51 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
5300 Memorial Drive
Two Rivers,WI54241 		                Outpatient Rehab Facility
52 Aurora Rehabilitation Center
3821 Dewey Street
Manitowoc,WI54220 		                Outpatient Rehab Facility
53 Aurora BayCare Medical Center West
2253 W Mason Street
Green Bay,WI54303 		  X             OP Surgery/Urgent Care
54 Aurora BayCare Medical Center Ortho Complex
1160 Kepler Drive
Green Bay,WI54311 		                Sports Med/OP Rehab
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices.

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities listed in Part V, Section A)
Aurora Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin
Name of Hospital Facility:  
Line Number of Hospital Facility (from Schedule H, Part V, Section A):1

Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment (Lines 1 through 7 are optional for 2011)
1 During the tax year or any prior tax year, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (“Needs Assessment”)? If “No,” skip to question 8. ..................... 1    
If “Yes,” indicate what the Needs Assessment describes (check all that apply):
a A definition of the community served by the hospital facility
b Demographics of the community
c Existing health care facilities and resources within the community that are available to respond to the health needs of the community
d How data was obtained
e The health needs of the community
f Primary and chronic disease needs and other health issues of uninsured persons, low-income persons, and minority groups
g The process for identifying and prioritizing community health needs and services to meet the community health needs
h The process for consulting with persons representing the community’s interests
i Information gaps that limit the hospital facility’s ability to assess the community’s health needs
j Other (describe in Part VI)
2 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a Needs Assessment: 20  
3 In conducting its most recent Needs Assessment, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the community served by the hospital facility? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted. 3    
4 Was the hospital facility’s Needs Assessment conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If “Yes,” list the other hospital facilities in Part VI............................ 4    
5 Did the hospital facility make its Needs Assessment widely available to the public? ........... 5    
If “Yes,” indicate how the Needs Assessment was made widely available (check all that apply):
a Hospital facility’s website
b Available upon request from the hospital facility
c Other (describe in Part VI)
6 If the hospital facility addressed needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment, indicate how (check all that apply):
a Adoption of an implementation strategy to address the health needs of the hospital facility’s community
b Execution of the implementation strategy
c Participation in the development of a community-wide community benefit plan
d Participation in the execution of a community-wide community benefit plan
e Inclusion of a community benefit section in operational plans
f Adoption of a budget for provision of services that address the needs identified in the Needs Assessment
g Prioritization of health needs in the community
h Prioritization of services that the hospital facility will undertake to meet health needs in its community
i Other (describe in Part VI)
7 Did the hospital facility address all of the needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment? If “No,” explain in Part VI which needs it has not addressed and the reasons why it has not addressed such needs. .... 7    
Financial Assistance Policy
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
8 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance includes free or discounted care? 8 Yes  
9 Used federal poverty guidelines (FPG) to determine eligibility for providing free care?........... 9 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care: 0000000002.000000000000%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Yes No
10 Used FPG to determine eligibility for providing discounted care?................. 10 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: 0000000004.000000000000%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
11 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 11 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the factors used in determining such amounts (check all that apply):
a Income level
b Asset level
c Medical indigency
d Insurance status
e Uninsured discount
f Medicaid/Medicare
g State regulation
h Other (describe in Part VI)
12 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 12 Yes  
13 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?....... 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a The policy was posted on the hospital facility’s web site
b The policy was attached to all billing invoices
c The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s emergency rooms or waiting rooms
d The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s admissions offices
e The policy was provided, in writing, to patients upon admission to the hospital facility
f The policy was available upon request
g Other (describe in Part VI)
Billing and Collections
14 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained actions the hospital facility may take upon non-payment?....... 14 Yes  
15 Check all of the following collection actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the patient’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments
e Other similar actions (describe in Part VI)
16 Did the hospital facility or an authorized third party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the patient’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?.......... 16   No
If “Yes,” check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments
e Other similar actions (describe in Part VI)
17 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility made before initiating any of the actions checked in line 16 (check all that apply):
a Notified patients of the financial assistance policy upon admission
b Notified patients of the financial assistance policy prior to discharge
c Notified patients of the financial assistance policy in communications with the patients regarding the patients’ bills
d Documented its determination of whether patients were eligible for financial assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy
e Other (describe in Part VI)
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
Yes No
18 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that requires the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.......... 18 Yes  
If “No,” indicate why:
a The hospital facility did not provide care for any emergency medical conditions
b The hospital facility’s policy was not in writing
c The hospital facility limited who was eligible to receive care for emergency medical conditions (describe in Part VI)
d Other (describe in Part VI)
Individuals Eligible for Financial Assistance
19 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a The hospital facility used its lowest negotiated commercial insurance rate when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
b The hospital facility used the average of it's three lowest negotiated commercial insurance rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
c The hospital facility used the Medicare rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
d Other (describe in Part VI)
20 Did the hospital facility charge any of its patients who were eligible for assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy, and to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services, more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care?......... 20   No
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
21 Did the hospital facility charge any of its FAP-eligible patients an amount equal to the gross charge for any services provided to that patient?............................... 21   No
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices.

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities listed in Part V, Section A)
Aurora Medical Group
Name of Hospital Facility:  
Line Number of Hospital Facility (from Schedule H, Part V, Section A):2

Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment (Lines 1 through 7 are optional for 2011)
1 During the tax year or any prior tax year, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (“Needs Assessment”)? If “No,” skip to question 8. ..................... 1    
If “Yes,” indicate what the Needs Assessment describes (check all that apply):
a A definition of the community served by the hospital facility
b Demographics of the community
c Existing health care facilities and resources within the community that are available to respond to the health needs of the community
d How data was obtained
e The health needs of the community
f Primary and chronic disease needs and other health issues of uninsured persons, low-income persons, and minority groups
g The process for identifying and prioritizing community health needs and services to meet the community health needs
h The process for consulting with persons representing the community’s interests
i Information gaps that limit the hospital facility’s ability to assess the community’s health needs
j Other (describe in Part VI)
2 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a Needs Assessment: 20  
3 In conducting its most recent Needs Assessment, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the community served by the hospital facility? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted. 3    
4 Was the hospital facility’s Needs Assessment conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If “Yes,” list the other hospital facilities in Part VI............................ 4    
5 Did the hospital facility make its Needs Assessment widely available to the public? ........... 5    
If “Yes,” indicate how the Needs Assessment was made widely available (check all that apply):
a Hospital facility’s website
b Available upon request from the hospital facility
c Other (describe in Part VI)
6 If the hospital facility addressed needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment, indicate how (check all that apply):
a Adoption of an implementation strategy to address the health needs of the hospital facility’s community
b Execution of the implementation strategy
c Participation in the development of a community-wide community benefit plan
d Participation in the execution of a community-wide community benefit plan
e Inclusion of a community benefit section in operational plans
f Adoption of a budget for provision of services that address the needs identified in the Needs Assessment
g Prioritization of health needs in the community
h Prioritization of services that the hospital facility will undertake to meet health needs in its community
i Other (describe in Part VI)
7 Did the hospital facility address all of the needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment? If “No,” explain in Part VI which needs it has not addressed and the reasons why it has not addressed such needs. .... 7    
Financial Assistance Policy
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
8 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance includes free or discounted care? 8 Yes  
9 Used federal poverty guidelines (FPG) to determine eligibility for providing free care?........... 9 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care: 0000000002.000000000000%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Yes No
10 Used FPG to determine eligibility for providing discounted care?................. 10 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: 0000000004.000000000000%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
11 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 11 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the factors used in determining such amounts (check all that apply):
a Income level
b Asset level
c Medical indigency
d Insurance status
e Uninsured discount
f Medicaid/Medicare
g State regulation
h Other (describe in Part VI)
12 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 12 Yes  
13 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?....... 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a The policy was posted on the hospital facility’s web site
b The policy was attached to all billing invoices
c The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s emergency rooms or waiting rooms
d The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s admissions offices
e The policy was provided, in writing, to patients upon admission to the hospital facility
f The policy was available upon request
g Other (describe in Part VI)
Billing and Collections
14 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained actions the hospital facility may take upon non-payment?....... 14 Yes  
15 Check all of the following collection actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the patient’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments
e Other similar actions (describe in Part VI)
16 Did the hospital facility or an authorized third party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the patient’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?.......... 16   No
If “Yes,” check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments
e Other similar actions (describe in Part VI)
17 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility made before initiating any of the actions checked in line 16 (check all that apply):
a Notified patients of the financial assistance policy upon admission
b Notified patients of the financial assistance policy prior to discharge
c Notified patients of the financial assistance policy in communications with the patients regarding the patients’ bills
d Documented its determination of whether patients were eligible for financial assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy
e Other (describe in Part VI)
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
Yes No
18 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that requires the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.......... 18 Yes  
If “No,” indicate why:
a The hospital facility did not provide care for any emergency medical conditions
b The hospital facility’s policy was not in writing
c The hospital facility limited who was eligible to receive care for emergency medical conditions (describe in Part VI)
d Other (describe in Part VI)
Individuals Eligible for Financial Assistance
19 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a The hospital facility used its lowest negotiated commercial insurance rate when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
b The hospital facility used the average of it's three lowest negotiated commercial insurance rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
c The hospital facility used the Medicare rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
d Other (describe in Part VI)
20 Did the hospital facility charge any of its patients who were eligible for assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy, and to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services, more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care?......... 20   No
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
21 Did the hospital facility charge any of its FAP-eligible patients an amount equal to the gross charge for any services provided to that patient?............................... 21   No
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices.

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities listed in Part V, Section A)
Aurora Advanced Healthcare
Name of Hospital Facility:  
Line Number of Hospital Facility (from Schedule H, Part V, Section A):3

Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment (Lines 1 through 7 are optional for 2011)
1 During the tax year or any prior tax year, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (“Needs Assessment”)? If “No,” skip to question 8. ..................... 1    
If “Yes,” indicate what the Needs Assessment describes (check all that apply):
a A definition of the community served by the hospital facility
b Demographics of the community
c Existing health care facilities and resources within the community that are available to respond to the health needs of the community
d How data was obtained
e The health needs of the community
f Primary and chronic disease needs and other health issues of uninsured persons, low-income persons, and minority groups
g The process for identifying and prioritizing community health needs and services to meet the community health needs
h The process for consulting with persons representing the community’s interests
i Information gaps that limit the hospital facility’s ability to assess the community’s health needs
j Other (describe in Part VI)
2 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a Needs Assessment: 20  
3 In conducting its most recent Needs Assessment, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the community served by the hospital facility? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted. 3    
4 Was the hospital facility’s Needs Assessment conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If “Yes,” list the other hospital facilities in Part VI............................ 4    
5 Did the hospital facility make its Needs Assessment widely available to the public? ........... 5    
If “Yes,” indicate how the Needs Assessment was made widely available (check all that apply):
a Hospital facility’s website
b Available upon request from the hospital facility
c Other (describe in Part VI)
6 If the hospital facility addressed needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment, indicate how (check all that apply):
a Adoption of an implementation strategy to address the health needs of the hospital facility’s community
b Execution of the implementation strategy
c Participation in the development of a community-wide community benefit plan
d Participation in the execution of a community-wide community benefit plan
e Inclusion of a community benefit section in operational plans
f Adoption of a budget for provision of services that address the needs identified in the Needs Assessment
g Prioritization of health needs in the community
h Prioritization of services that the hospital facility will undertake to meet health needs in its community
i Other (describe in Part VI)
7 Did the hospital facility address all of the needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment? If “No,” explain in Part VI which needs it has not addressed and the reasons why it has not addressed such needs. .... 7    
Financial Assistance Policy
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
8 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance includes free or discounted care? 8 Yes  
9 Used federal poverty guidelines (FPG) to determine eligibility for providing free care?........... 9 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care: 0000000002.000000000000%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Yes No
10 Used FPG to determine eligibility for providing discounted care?................. 10 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: 0000000004.000000000000%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
11 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 11 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the factors used in determining such amounts (check all that apply):
a Income level
b Asset level
c Medical indigency
d Insurance status
e Uninsured discount
f Medicaid/Medicare
g State regulation
h Other (describe in Part VI)
12 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 12 Yes  
13 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?....... 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a The policy was posted on the hospital facility’s web site
b The policy was attached to all billing invoices
c The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s emergency rooms or waiting rooms
d The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s admissions offices
e The policy was provided, in writing, to patients upon admission to the hospital facility
f The policy was available upon request
g Other (describe in Part VI)
Billing and Collections
14 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained actions the hospital facility may take upon non-payment?....... 14 Yes  
15 Check all of the following collection actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the patient’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments
e Other similar actions (describe in Part VI)
16 Did the hospital facility or an authorized third party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the patient’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?.......... 16   No
If “Yes,” check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments
e Other similar actions (describe in Part VI)
17 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility made before initiating any of the actions checked in line 16 (check all that apply):
a Notified patients of the financial assistance policy upon admission
b Notified patients of the financial assistance policy prior to discharge
c Notified patients of the financial assistance policy in communications with the patients regarding the patients’ bills
d Documented its determination of whether patients were eligible for financial assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy
e Other (describe in Part VI)
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
Yes No
18 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that requires the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.......... 18 Yes  
If “No,” indicate why:
a The hospital facility did not provide care for any emergency medical conditions
b The hospital facility’s policy was not in writing
c The hospital facility limited who was eligible to receive care for emergency medical conditions (describe in Part VI)
d Other (describe in Part VI)
Individuals Eligible for Financial Assistance
19 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a The hospital facility used its lowest negotiated commercial insurance rate when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
b The hospital facility used the average of it's three lowest negotiated commercial insurance rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
c The hospital facility used the Medicare rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
d Other (describe in Part VI)
20 Did the hospital facility charge any of its patients who were eligible for assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy, and to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services, more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care?......... 20   No
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
21 Did the hospital facility charge any of its FAP-eligible patients an amount equal to the gross charge for any services provided to that patient?............................... 21   No
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Page
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices.

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities listed in Part V, Section A)
Aurora UW Academic Medical Group
Name of Hospital Facility:  
Line Number of Hospital Facility (from Schedule H, Part V, Section A):4

Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment (Lines 1 through 7 are optional for 2011)
1 During the tax year or any prior tax year, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (“Needs Assessment”)? If “No,” skip to question 8. ..................... 1    
If “Yes,” indicate what the Needs Assessment describes (check all that apply):
a A definition of the community served by the hospital facility
b Demographics of the community
c Existing health care facilities and resources within the community that are available to respond to the health needs of the community
d How data was obtained
e The health needs of the community
f Primary and chronic disease needs and other health issues of uninsured persons, low-income persons, and minority groups
g The process for identifying and prioritizing community health needs and services to meet the community health needs
h The process for consulting with persons representing the community’s interests
i Information gaps that limit the hospital facility’s ability to assess the community’s health needs
j Other (describe in Part VI)
2 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a Needs Assessment: 20  
3 In conducting its most recent Needs Assessment, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the community served by the hospital facility? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted. 3    
4 Was the hospital facility’s Needs Assessment conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If “Yes,” list the other hospital facilities in Part VI............................ 4    
5 Did the hospital facility make its Needs Assessment widely available to the public? ........... 5    
If “Yes,” indicate how the Needs Assessment was made widely available (check all that apply):
a Hospital facility’s website
b Available upon request from the hospital facility
c Other (describe in Part VI)
6 If the hospital facility addressed needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment, indicate how (check all that apply):
a Adoption of an implementation strategy to address the health needs of the hospital facility’s community
b Execution of the implementation strategy
c Participation in the development of a community-wide community benefit plan
d Participation in the execution of a community-wide community benefit plan
e Inclusion of a community benefit section in operational plans
f Adoption of a budget for provision of services that address the needs identified in the Needs Assessment
g Prioritization of health needs in the community
h Prioritization of services that the hospital facility will undertake to meet health needs in its community
i Other (describe in Part VI)
7 Did the hospital facility address all of the needs identified in its most recently conducted Needs Assessment? If “No,” explain in Part VI which needs it has not addressed and the reasons why it has not addressed such needs. .... 7    
Financial Assistance Policy
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
8 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance includes free or discounted care? 8 Yes  
9 Used federal poverty guidelines (FPG) to determine eligibility for providing free care?........... 9 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care: 0000000002.000000000000%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Page
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Yes No
10 Used FPG to determine eligibility for providing discounted care?................. 10 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: 0000000004.000000000000%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
11 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 11 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the factors used in determining such amounts (check all that apply):
a Income level
b Asset level
c Medical indigency
d Insurance status
e Uninsured discount
f Medicaid/Medicare
g State regulation
h Other (describe in Part VI)
12 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 12 Yes  
13 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?....... 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a The policy was posted on the hospital facility’s web site
b The policy was attached to all billing invoices
c The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s emergency rooms or waiting rooms
d The policy was posted in the hospital facility’s admissions offices
e The policy was provided, in writing, to patients upon admission to the hospital facility
f The policy was available upon request
g Other (describe in Part VI)
Billing and Collections
14 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained actions the hospital facility may take upon non-payment?....... 14 Yes  
15 Check all of the following collection actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the patient’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments
e Other similar actions (describe in Part VI)
16 Did the hospital facility or an authorized third party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the patient’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?.......... 16   No
If “Yes,” check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a Reporting to credit agency
b Lawsuits
c Liens on residences
d Body attachments
e Other similar actions (describe in Part VI)
17 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility made before initiating any of the actions checked in line 16 (check all that apply):
a Notified patients of the financial assistance policy upon admission
b Notified patients of the financial assistance policy prior to discharge
c Notified patients of the financial assistance policy in communications with the patients regarding the patients’ bills
d Documented its determination of whether patients were eligible for financial assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy
e Other (describe in Part VI)
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Page
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
Yes No
18 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that requires the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.......... 18 Yes  
If “No,” indicate why:
a The hospital facility did not provide care for any emergency medical conditions
b The hospital facility’s policy was not in writing
c The hospital facility limited who was eligible to receive care for emergency medical conditions (describe in Part VI)
d Other (describe in Part VI)
Individuals Eligible for Financial Assistance
19 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a The hospital facility used its lowest negotiated commercial insurance rate when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
b The hospital facility used the average of it's three lowest negotiated commercial insurance rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
c The hospital facility used the Medicare rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged
d Other (describe in Part VI)
20 Did the hospital facility charge any of its patients who were eligible for assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy, and to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services, more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care?......... 20   No
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
21 Did the hospital facility charge any of its FAP-eligible patients an amount equal to the gross charge for any services provided to that patient?............................... 21   No
If “Yes,” explain in Part VI.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Page
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section C. Other Health Care Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility
(list in order of size, from largest to smallest)
How many non-hospital health care facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?4
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1 Aurora Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin
11333 National Avenue
West Allis,WI53227 		0
2 Aurora Medical Group
3000 West Montana Street
Milwaukee,WI53215 		home care, durable medical equip, iv therapy provider
3 Aurora Advanced Healthcare
3003 West Good Hope Road
Glendale,WI53209 		physician clinics in 119 locations
4 Aurora UW Academic Medical Group
1020 North 12th Street
Milwaukee,WI53233 		physician clinics in 30 locations
5
6
7
8
9
10
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Page
Part VI
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the following information.
1 Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II; Part III, lines 4, 8, and 9b; and Part V, Section B, lines 1j, 3, 4, 5c, 6i, 7, 9, 10, 11h, 13g, 15e, 16e, 17e, 18d, 19d, 20, and 21.
2 Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any needs assessments reported in Part V, Section B.
3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4 Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5 Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6 Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7 State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Part I line 6a   The hospital organizations included in this group return do not prepare individual community benefit reports. Rather, all hospitals are included in the consolidated annual community benefit report of the corporate parent, Aurora Health Care, Inc. EIN 39-1442285. The 2011 community benefit report is available for review at www.aurora.org/commbenefits.
Part III line 8   All of the shortfall on line 7 should be treated as community benefit. The amount reported on line 6 utilizes the cost to charge ratio of the most recently filed cost reports for the hospitals included in this group return.
Part III line 9b   Specific to the uninsured and medically-indigent patient populations, the organizations practice is to thoroughly evaluate the patients ability to pay. For the uninsured patient, an assessment of income and family size is compared to the Federal Poverty Limits to determine the percentage of discount. The medically-indigent patient is offered the same reveiw of ability to pay, with the added review of assets.
Part III line 9b   Patients are expected to repay the residual debt at an amount that does not exceed 10 of the gross annual household income. After five years of payments, the remaining balance is forgiven.
Part V   Line 19, for all facilities listed The maximum amount to be billed to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically-necessary care is 85 of gross charges, which represents the inverse of the highest discount provided to commercial payors.
Part VI Line 2   Since 2003, Aurora Health Care, Inc. AHC, the corporate parent of the organizations included in this group return, has partnered with local health departments to survey residents on their health status and habits. This survey is repeated every three years to 1 gather specific data on the behavioral and lifestyle habits of the adult population, 2 gather data on the prevelance of risk factors and disease conditons existing within the adult population, and
Part VI Line 2   3 compare, where appropriate and available, health data of local residents to state and national measurements. To date, community health needs surveys have been underwriten by AHC for the local health departments. The reports are part of a comprehensive survey of eastern Wisconsin, commissioned in partnership with local health departments to generate health improvement plans aligned with Healthy Wisconsin 2010 and Healthy Wisconsin 2020.
Part VI Line 3   The organizations financial counselors meet with every patient or patients family who presents for services and has no insurance, with the purpose of sharing options for coverage under various government programs and AHCs internal financial assistance program. The financial counselor will assist the patient or patients family in preparing the paperwork to apply for any government coverage and/or internal financial assistance.
Part VI Line 3   Notices regarding the eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs, or under the organizations internal financial assistance program are also posted in the emergency rooms, admissions offices, and waiting areas of each Aurora hospital.
Part VI Line 4   Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc. 3 acute hospitals and Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, Inc. serve Milwaukee County, which has a total area of 242 square miles. Property crime and violent crime levels here tend to be much higher than Wisconsins average. According to the 2010 census, of the total population of 947,735 in Milwaukee County, 26.8 are African-American and 13.3 are persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Part VI Line 4   Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc. 4 acute hospitals serves the populations in Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, and Waukesha Counties. Racine County has a population of 188,831 people, of which 11.1 are African-American and 11.5 are Hispanic or Latino, with 70,819 households, 49,861 families, and median household income of 54,203.
Part VI Line 4   Kenosha County has a population of 149,577 people, of which 6.2 are African-American and 11.8 are Hispanic or Latino, with 56,056 households, 38,451 families, and median household income of 55,055. Walworth County has a population of 102,228, of which 1.0 are African-American and 10.3 are Hispanic or Latino, with 39,699 households, 25,918 families, and median household income of 53,910.
Part VI Line 4   Waukesha County has a population of 390,891, of which 0.7 are African-American and 2.6 are Hispanic or Latino, with 135,229 households and median income of 62,839.
Part VI Line 4   Aurora Medical Center Washington County, Inc. serves Washington County, which has a population of 106,024 and median household income of 59,161.
Part VI Line 4   Aurora Health Care Central, Inc. serves Sheboygan County, which has a population of 115,507, of which 1.5 are African-American and 5.5 are Hispanic or Latino.
Part VI Line 4   Aurora Health Care North, Inc. one acute hospital serves Manitowoc County, which has a population of 64,535 with 30,666 households, 20,562 familes, and median household income of 50,150. The total minority population has tripled since 2007 to 7.2. The 65 and older population is 16 of the total population.
Part VI Line 4   Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh, Inc. serves Winnebago County, which has a population of 490,158, with 194,455 households, 130,449 families, and median household income of 57,715. The population is 1.8 African-American, 3.5 Hispanic or Latino, and 2.3 Asian-American.
Part VI Line 4   Aurora Medical Group, Inc. is partner to a joint venture arrangement operating Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI, serving the residents of Brown Door, Kewaunee, and Shawano counties. 12.4 of the population is over the age of 65.
Part VI Line 5   Contributed 400,000 to the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership to help fund Milwaukees federally-qualified health clinics. Filled 1,301 pharmaceutical prescriptions for people who could not afford their medications. Provided over 158,000 in taxi vouchers and bus tickets for patients without other resources. Provided geriatric-certified nurses to seniors in three counties.
Part VI Line 5   Operated a free clinic, Aurora Walkers Point Community Clinic, with hours of operation that include weekdays, Friday evenings, and two Saturdays per month, providing diagnosis and treatment for 3,335 patients in 12,011 visits. Subsidized the Salvation Army Clinic for Homeless Persons in Milwaukee, treating 903 individuals in 1,823 visits. Subsidized the Bread of Healing Clinic, providing free care and medications at three community-based sites with over 5,000 visits.
Part VI Line 5   Supported Packard Avenue free clinic with 832 patient visits. Supported Greater Milwaukee Free Clinic and the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin. Provided broad clinical and executive-level support to create Kenosha County action plan for the Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families, which works to eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes. Provided medication and sharps disposal, and comingled and confidential recycling for various communities in eastern Wisconsin.
Part VI Line 5   Provided procedures mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and computer-assisted diagnostics to uninsured and financially disadvantaged women who need mammograms for early detection of breast cancer. In addition, breast care coordinators refer these women to other programs that provide financial assistance for medical services, including breast biopsies and other breast-related procedures, supported financially with funds raised by the Aurora Foundation, Inc.
Part VI Line 5   Provided support for multiple food pantries, Habitat for Humanity, CROP Walks, United Way, Meals on Wheels, speakers at local schools for career days, eduactional materials for local teachers to act as health care liasons, health risk assessment screenings, and health coaching.
Part VI Line 6   Auroras integrated health care system includes physician groups and clinics, pharmacies, home care, home hospice, and social services, located throughout eastern Wisconsin, that provide urgent care, family practice, and specialists services for the underserved populations in the heart of the communities in which they reside 1 Midwifery and Wellness Center, providing holistic OB/GYN care for 1,003 women, ages 15 to 44, who live in zip codes with the highest infant mortality rates
Part VI Line 6   2 Internal Medicine Clinic, providing health care for 4,779 adults with a focus on health education, healthy lifestyles, managing chronic illnesses, and disease prevention 3 Family Practice Center, providing health care for 4,808 patients and 4 Center for Senior Health and Longevity, a program for 1,365 patients addressing the unique health needs of older adults.
Part VI Line 6   Auroras integrated health care system provided 8,957,572 in community benefit programs and services during 2011. Included within these community benefit costs are integrated programs that provide direct service to patients 1 Aurora Family Service, Inc., a 501c3 entity, provides family and behavioral health counseling, community mental-health partnerships, parenting services, elder services, and consumer credit counseling services in community settings across the City of Milwaukee.
Part VI Line 6   2 Aurora Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin, Inc. AVNA, a 501c3 entity, is committed to keeping people independent in their homes and is a comprehensive source of home care services in eastern Wisconsin. AVNAs community programs include an adult day center, providing services to low-income aging persons of color, with a range of daily services and activities, and influenza and pneumonia clinics, provided at churches, schools, community and senior centers, and grocery stores.
Part VI Line 6   The adult day center of the AVNA provided services to elderly persons with chronic conditions respite care and a daylong recognition and renewal event for caregivers providing in-home care to loved ones with dementia and other chronic and debilitating conditions and free transportation to improve access for patients who are low-income, frail, elderly, and/or need wheelchair transports.
Part VI Line 6   3 Aurora Foundation, Inc. provides grant research and grant writing for community initiatives. 4 Aurora Health Cares corporate marketing and creative services departments provide promotional materials and health newsletters. 5 Aurora Health Cares social responsibility department accumulates and reports community benefit information.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2011
Additional Data


Software ID: 11000218
Software Version: 2011.0.0
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Employer identification number

61-1649250
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 or provision 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. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
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
 
No
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 Regulations 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
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(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 as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Gregory Banaszynski (i)
(ii)		  
417,699 		 
298,451 		 
4,122 		 
  		 
24,882 		 
745,154 		 
 
(2) Jeffrey D Bard MD (i)
(ii)		 179,862
  		28,177
  		380
  		 
  		22,106
  		230,525
  		 
 
(3) Brad W Hahn (i)
(ii)		  
359,709 		 
140,052 		 
1,882 		 
  		 
24,382 		 
526,025 		 
 
(4) Cathie Kocourek (i)
(ii)		 190,662
  		36,017
  		1,736
  		 
  		16,058
  		244,473
  		 
 
(5) Kathleen Skowlund (i)
(ii)		  
359,938 		 
33,618 		 
7,505 		 
  		 
9,728 		 
410,789 		 
 
(6) Jeffrey W Bailet MD (i)
(ii)		  
545,310 		 
322,797 		 
7,957 		 
  		 
22,382 		 
898,446 		 
 
(7) Eugene W Monroe MD (i)
(ii)		 543,711
  		266,845
  		7,524
  		 
  		17,228
  		835,308
  		 
 
(8) John Konkel MD (i)
(ii)		 1,311,697
  		49,435
  		91,992
  		 
  		17,984
  		1,471,108
  		 
 
(9) Anne Mattson MD (i)
(ii)		 277,439
  		 
  		26,543
  		 
  		8,461
  		312,443
  		 
 
(10) Jain Rajeev MD (i)
(ii)		 703,855
  		 
  		152,330
  		 
  		27,374
  		883,559
  		 
 
(11) Jeffrey Katt MD (i)
(ii)		 344,368
  		 
  		16,315
  		 
  		25,382
  		386,065
  		 
 
(12) Shaibal Mazumdar MD (i)
(ii)		 830,472
  		 
  		21,444
  		 
  		22,382
  		874,298
  		 
 
(13) William Ebinger MD (i)
(ii)		 277,850
  		 
  		32,494
  		 
  		24,382
  		334,726
  		 
 
(14) Scott Fenske MD (i)
(ii)		 303,954
  		 
  		32,882
  		 
  		25,582
  		362,418
  		 
 
(15) Daniel Thompson MD (i)
(ii)		 186,384
  		 
  		16,353
  		 
  		22,382
  		225,119
  		 
 
(16) Thomas Puetz MD (i)
(ii)		 849,250
  		 
  		17,150
  		 
  		25,382
  		891,782
  		 
 
(17) David Jenks MD (i)
(ii)		 304,382
  		 
  		15,862
  		 
  		23,132
  		343,376
  		 
 
(18) Basil Salaymeh MD (i)
(ii)		 512,343
  		 
  		125,750
  		 
  		20,984
  		659,077
  		 
 
(19) Jacob Frick MD (i)
(ii)		 501,987
  		12,588
  		30,755
  		 
  		20,668
  		565,998
  		 
 
(20) Scott Kenitz OD (i)
(ii)		 228,369
  		5,000
  		60,660
  		 
  		21,881
  		315,910
  		 
 
(21) Candace Hennessy (i)
(ii)		  
228,884 		 
32,447 		 
3,310 		 
  		 
17,668 		 
282,309 		 
 
(22) Ruric Anderson MD (i)
(ii)		 157,505
  		15,000
  		4,561
  		 
  		7,141
  		184,207
  		 
 
(23) David Eager (i)
(ii)		  
455,935 		 
384,702 		 
1,712 		 
  		 
11,831 		 
854,180 		 
 
(24) Mary O'Brien (i)
(ii)		  
434,663 		 
88,457 		 
4,279 		 
  		 
14,175 		 
541,574 		 
 
(25) Peter Carlson (i)
(ii)		 216,228
  		29,921
  		1,066
  		 
  		17,168
  		264,383
  		 
 
(26) David Graebner (i)
(ii)		 237,305
  		6,840
  		1,668
  		 
  		23,162
  		268,975
  		 
 
(27) Lisa Just (i)
(ii)		 187,444
  		22,321
  		924
  		 
  		23,882
  		234,571
  		 
 
(28) George Hinton (i)
(ii)		 270,116
  		33,946
  		2,525
  		 
  		22,382
  		328,969
  		 
 
(29) Carolyn Glocka (i)
(ii)		 190,175
  		26,966
  		2,660
  		 
  		16,368
  		236,169
  		 
 
(30) Richard Kellar (i)
(ii)		 267,728
  		40,894
  		2,584
  		 
  		20,268
  		331,474
  		 
 
(31) Christine Olson (i)
(ii)		 218,620
  		20,661
  		2,033
  		 
  		17,168
  		258,482
  		 
 
(32) Daniel Bonk (i)
(ii)		 329,242
  		226,202
  		28,764
  		 
  		22,382
  		606,590
  		 
 
(33) Jeffrey Smith MD (i)
(ii)		 294,277
  		44,288
  		655
  		 
  		24,382
  		363,602
  		 
 
(34) Brent Phillips (i)
(ii)		 368,527
  		48,286
  		1,252
  		 
  		25,382
  		443,447
  		 
 
(35) Tanvir Bajwa MD (i)
(ii)		 1,872,869
  		5,000
  		422,252
  		 
  		22,382
  		2,322,503
  		 
 
(36) Anthony Ricci MD (i)
(ii)		 2,268,094
  		3,000
  		16,875
  		 
  		22,382
  		2,310,351
  		 
 
(37) Jasbir Sra MD (i)
(ii)		 1,645,808
  		5,000
  		436,357
  		 
  		22,382
  		2,109,547
  		 
 
(38) Anjan Gupta MD (i)
(ii)		 1,892,742
  		5,000
  		76,686
  		 
  		17,522
  		1,991,950
  		 
 
(39) Aboud Affi MD (i)
(ii)		 1,761,048
  		 
  		193,190
  		 
  		 
  		1,954,238
  		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
I 7 Written incentive compensation plan for certain management levels are awarded based on the organizations annual clinical quality, patient loyalty, employee engagement, and financial performance results.
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Employer identification number

61-1649250
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





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

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Kumkum Chattopadhyay spouse of current director Aurora Advanced 32,610 gross wages   No
(2) Melinda Bonilla-Puetz spouse of current director Aurora Advanced 73,926 gross wages   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Employer identification number

61-1649250
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 15,740 Fair Market Value
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Piano ) X 1 33,000 Fair Market Value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Surgical Lights ) X 1 26,736 Fair Market Value
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Employer identification number

61-1649250
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990 Part VI 6 Members of the org The organizations included in this group return are all non-stock, nonprofit corporations, with a sole corporate member of Aurora Health Care, Inc. AHC EIN 39-1442285.
Form 990 Part VI 7a Appointing members The CEO of AHC may appoint members to the governing bodies of the organizations included in this group return.
Form 990 Part VI 7b Right to approve decisions Certain decisions of the governing bodies of the organizations included in this group return are subject to approval by AHC.
Form 990 Part VI 11b Review of 990 The 2011 Form 990 was reviewed by the Chair of the Audit Committee of AHCs Board of Directors and by senior management of AHC, as AHC has financial oversight over the operations of the entities included in this group return.
Form 990 Part VI 12c Conflict of Interest Officers, directors, and key employees are required to complete a Conflict of Interest Statement on an annual basis. Senior Leadership reviews these Statements for compliance with the established policy. When a conflict is discovered, the governing body determines if such conflict warrants a restriction on the capacity of the board member or key employee involved.
Form 990 Part VI 15 ab Process of determining compensation Annually, AHC completes a competitive marketplace benchmark comparison study of compensation for its leadership positions. As part of the marketplace study, AHC utilizes the services of an international human resources consulting organization, which performs an audit review of the compensation study. This compensation study compares AHCs compensation with other organizations that are of comparable revenue size and job content. This compensation study consists of a blend of national for-profit and non-profit health care systems with revenues and job content comparable to AHCs. For those positions that are portable across different business lines, competitive benchmark data will include non-health care employers with revenues and job content comparable to AHC.
Form 990 Part VI 15 ab continued The Executive Compensation Committee of the AHC Board has delegated the authority to the President and CEO of AHC to establish appropriate compensation levels for leadership positions at all organizations included in this group return.
Form 990 Part VI 19 Availability of documents The Article of Incorporation for all organizations included in this group return are on file with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Financial Institutions. Any significant changes to the bylaws are attached to the Form 990 in the year the change was effective. The financial statements are on file with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Regulation and Licensing. Abbreviated financial information is available, at a consolidated AHC level, on the AHC web site.
Form 990 Part XI 5 Other changes in Net Assets Other changes in net assets includes transfers among affiliates, changes in equity interests in affiliated and non-affiliated foundations, restricted contributions, and the adjustment for the accounting treatment of building leases.
Form 990 Part IV 12a A separate, independent audit report is prepared for only one organization included within this group return, West Allis Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Form 990 Part V 3b unrelated business taxable income Aurora Health Care, Inc. Group Return is not required to file a 990-T, however three of its members file a 990-T.
    Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 6 Members of the org The organizations included in this group return are all non-stock, nonprofit corporations, with a sole corporate member of Aurora Health Care, Inc. AHC EIN 39-1442285. Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 7a Appointing members The CEO of AHC may appoint members to the governing bodies of the organizations included in this group return. Form 990 Part VI Section A Line 7b Right to approve decisions Certain decisions of the governing bodies of the organizations included in this group return are subject to approval by AHC. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11b Review of 990 The 2011 Form 990 was reviewed by the Chair of the Audit Committee of AHCs Board of Directors and by senior management of AHC, as AHC has financial oversight over the operations of the entities included in this group return. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 12c Conflict of Interest Officers, directors, and key employees are required to complete a Conflict of Interest Statement on an annual basis. Senior Leadership reviews these Statements for compliance with the established policy. When a conflict is discovered, the governing body determines if such conflict warrants a restriction on the capacity of the board member or key employee involved. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 15 ab Process of determining compensation Annually, AHC completes a competitive marketplace benchmark comparison study of compensation for its leadership positions. As part of the marketplace study, AHC utilizes the services of an international human resources consulting organization, which performs an audit review of the compensation study. This compensation study compares AHCs compensation with other organizations that are of comparable revenue size and job content. This compensation study consists of a blend of national for-profit and non-profit health care systems with revenues and job content comparable to AHCs. For those positions that are portable across different business lines, competitive benchmark data will include non-health care employers with revenues and job content comparable to AHC. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 15 ab continued The Executive Compensation Committee of the AHC Board has delegated the authority to the President and CEO of AHC to establish appropriate compensation levels for leadership positions at all organizations included in this group return. Form 990 Part VI Section C Line 19 Availability of documents The Article of Incorporation for all organizations included in this group return are on file with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Financial Institutions. Any significant changes to the bylaws are attached to the Form 990 in the year the change was effective. The financial statements are on file with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Regulation and Licensing. Abbreviated financial information is available, at a consolidated AHC level, on the AHC web site. Form 990 Part XI Line 5 Other changes in Net Assets Other changes in net assets includes transfers among affiliates, changes in equity interests in affiliated and non-affiliated foundations, restricted contributions, and the adjustment for the accounting treatment of building leases. Form 990 Part IV Line 12a A separate, independent audit report is prepared for only one organization included within this group return, West Allis Memorial Hospital, Inc. Form 990 Part V Line 3b unrelated business taxable income Aurora Health Care, Inc. Group Return is not required to file a 990-T, however three of its members file a 990-T.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
 
Employer identification number

61-1649250
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







(1) Midwest Area Physicians LLC
3031 West Montana Street
Milwaukee,WI53215
26-4323839 		physician services WI     N/A










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) AMG Illinois Ltd

3031 West Montana Street

Milwaukee,WI53215
26-4041287 		physician services IL 501c3 170b1Aiii Aurora Medical Group Inc
 
Yes
 
(2) Kradwell School Inc

1220 Dewey Avenue

Wauwatosa,WI53213
26-1516765 		school WI 501c3 170b1Aiii Aurora Health Care Inc
 
Yes
 
(3) Aurora Health Foundation Inc

750 West Virginia Street

Milwaukee,WI53215
93-0828294 		fund raising WI 501c3 170b1Avi Aurora Health Care Central Inc
 
Yes
 
(4) Aurora Health Care Inc

750 West Virginia Street

Milwaukee,WI53215
39-1442285 		support services WI 501c3 509ac N/A
 
No
(5) See Form 990 Aurora Health Care Incfor other affiliated organizations

 
 
  WI     N/A
 
No




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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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) Aurora Quick Care LLC

3031 West Montana Street
Milwaukee,WI53215
20-0580790 		health services WI N/A
 Related       No   Yes   100.000 %
(2) BayCare Aurora LLC

3031 West Montana Street
Milwaukee,WI53215
39-1947472 		hospital WI N/A
 Related       No     No 61.880 %










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) Nor Door Clinic Building Condominium Association of Unit Owners
750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,WI53215
 condo association WI N/A
 C Corp     100.000 %
(2) St Lukes Physician Office Condominium Association Inc
750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,WI53215
 condo association WI N/A
 C Corp     100.000 %
(3) Aurora Health Center Kenosha Condominium Association Inc
750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,WI53215
 condo association WI N/A
 C Corp     100.000 %
(4) Aurora Health Center Oshkosh Condominium Association Inc
750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,WI53215
 condo association WI N/A
 C Corp     100.000 %






Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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 related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related 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) Aurora Health Care Inc

 d 75,688,450 fair value
(2) Aurora Health Care Inc

 o 318,440,895 fair value
(3) Kradwell School Inc

 p 999,490 actual cost
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(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 Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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


Software ID: 11000218
Software Version: 2011.0.0






TY 2011 AffiliateListing
Name:
Aurora Health Care Inc Group Return
EIN: 61-1649250
Software ID:11000218
Software Version:2011.0.0

Name Address EIN Name control
Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-0806180
 VISI
Aurora Health Care Metro Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-0806181
 AURO
Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-0806347
 AURO
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-0872192
 AURO
Aurora Health Care Central Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-0930748
 AURO
West Allis Memorial Hospital Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-1022464
 WEST
Aurora Medical Center of Oshkosh Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-1027676
 AURO
Aurora UW Academic Medical Group Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-1136738
 AURO
Aurora Medical Center of Washington County Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-1150165
 AURO
Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-1211629
 AURO
Aurora Advanced Healthcare Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-1595302
 AURO
Aurora Medical Group Inc 750 West Virginia Street
Milwaukee,  WI  532041539
39-1678306
 AURO