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

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES
F/K/A MERCY HEALTH SYS OF NW ARKANSAS INC
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2710 Rife Medical Lane
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Rogers, AR72758
D Employer identification number

62-1684203
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 59,449,214
F Name and address of principal officer:
Benny J Stover CPA
2710 Rife Medical Lane
Rogers,AR72758
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.mercy.net
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet0928
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1997
M State of legal domicile: AR
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: As the Sisters of Mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 13
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 740
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 54,103,144 58,695,633
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -57,290 -50,792
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 618,862 417,373
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 54,664,716 59,062,214
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 49,384,318 54,614,704
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 16,402,838 18,000,387
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 65,787,156 72,615,091
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -11,122,440 -13,552,877
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 10,591,987 10,751,653
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 46,336,510 60,049,053
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... -35,744,523 -49,297,400
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: As the Sisters of Mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 22,733,829 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 20,946,089 )
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN SERVICES: MERCY HEALTH NWA COMMUNITIES' FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF 32 BOARD CERTIFIED FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND 7 MID-LEVELS, WHO PROVIDED PRIMARY MEDICINE SERVICES TO PATIENTS RANGING FROM ONE YEAR OLD THROUGH ADULTHOOD. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN APPROXIMATELY 9 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT BENTON COUNTY ARKANSAS, AND THE SURROUNDING SERVICE AREA. DURING THE YEAR, 169,401 OFFICE VISITS WERE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,629,565 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 7,342,524 )
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSICIAN SERVICES: MERCY HEALTH NWA COMMUNITIES' CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSICIAN SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF 6 CARDIOLOGISTS, 2 CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEONS, AND 6 MID-LEVEL PROVIDERS. THESE PROVIDERS SERVE PATIENTS THROUGHOUT BENTON COUNTY ARKANSAS AND THE SURROUNDING SERVICE AREA WHO HAVE HEART RELATED MEDICAL NEEDS. DURING THE YEAR, 22,316 OFFICE VISITS WERE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,349,261 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 5,023,123 )
PEDIACTRIC PHYSICIAN SERVICES: MERCY HEALTH NWA COMMUNITIES' PEDIATRIC PHYSCIAN SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF 7 BOARD CERTIFIED PEDIATRICIANS AND 2 MID-LEVEL PROVIDERS, WHO PROVIDED PRIMARY MEDICINE SERVICES TO PATIENTS RANGING FROM INFANCY THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS THROUGHOUT BENTON COUNTY ARKANSAS AND THE SURROUNDING SERVICE AREA. DURING THE YEAR, 40,742 OFFICE VISITS WERE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 22,231,226 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 25,801,270 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 60,943,881
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part 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
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
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 a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? 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...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
0
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
 
 
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
740
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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
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 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
13
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
10
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
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
Benny J Stover CPA
2710 Rife Medical Lane
Rogers,AR72758
(479) 338-2903
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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 (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Paul Bergant
Chairman of the Board
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(2) Sister Annrene Brau RSM
Board Member
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(3) Wayne Callahan
Board Member
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(4) Hugh Donnell
Board member
 60.0 X           299,082 0 39,918
(5) Sister Gayle Evans RSM
Board Member
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(6) Rollin Ford
Board Member
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(7) Dr Donna Johnson
Board Member
 60.0 X           416,666 0 35,481
(8) Sister Teresa Kelone RSM
Board Member
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(9) Paul Mahan
Board Member
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(10) Miguel R Rivera
Board member
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(11) Steve Stewart
Board member
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(12) Dr Robert Stuppy
Physician
 1.0 X           802,054 0 30,349
(13) Scott Street
Chief executive officer
 60.0 X   X       0 393,573 15,127
(14) Jonathan Vitiello
Chief financial officer
 60.0     X       0 375,238 49,437
(15) Benny J Stover
VP - Finance
 60.0       X     184,464 0 19,407
(16) Richard Barclay
VP - Human Resources
 60.0       X     189,435 0 17,399
(17) Steven L Hughes
Chief Admin Officer - Clinics
 60.0       X     218,530 0 18,235
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Michele Stewart
Chief operating officer
 60.0       X     306,577 0 81,951
(19) Brad D Johnson
Medical staff
 60.0       X     214,625 0 23,013
(20) Stephen Gross
Physician executive
 60.0       X     349,177 0 70,872
(21) Larry Weathers
Physician
 40.0         X   911,939 0 23,969
(22) David McCoy
Physician
 40.0         X   798,634 0 27,745
(23) Kuntal M Thaker
Physician
 40.0         X   788,773 0 30,654
(24) Amr El-Shafei
Physician
 40.0         X   642,900 0 10,838
(25) Christopher Simpson
Physician
 40.0         X   601,566 0 19,206
(26) George Flynn
Senior VP-Performance improvem
 0.0           X 0 640,618 149,036
(27) Karen Little-Smith
Accountable executive
 40.0           X 122,327 0 13,369
(28) Jerri L Lynne Mitchell
Former chief financial officer
 0.0           X 0 400,457 23,593
(29) Susan Barrett
Former president
 0.0           X 0 586,250 2,706


1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 6,846,749 2,396,136 702,305
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet98
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
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
PO BOX 740709
ATLANTA,GA30374 		LAB DIAGNOSTICS 352,926
BERLIN WHEELER INC
PO BOX 463
JEFFERSON CITY,MO65102 		COLLECTIONS 232,710
EMDEON
PO BOX 572490
MURRAY,UT84127 		CLAIMS PROCESSING 175,824
TIMELINE RECRUITING LLC
13841 COLLECTIONS CENTER DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL60693 		RECRUITING 128,838
NUANCE COMM INC
ONE WAYSIDE ROAD
BURLINGTON,MA01803 		TRANSCRIPTION SVCS 126,400
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet7
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a FAMILY MEDICINE 624,100 20,946,089 20,946,089    
b CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES 624,100 7,342,524 7,342,524    
c PEDIATRIC SERVICES 531,120 5,023,123 5,023,123    
d RENTAL INCOME FROM RELATED ORGS 624,100 170,381 170,381    
e All other program service revenue 624,100 25,213,516 25,213,516    
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 58,695,633
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet -18,223     -18,223
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(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   354,431
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   387,000
c Gain or (loss)   -32,569
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -32,569     -32,569
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Hospital Support Revenue 624,100 263,171 263,171    
b Miscellaneous Revenue 624,100 153,043 153,043    
c Vending 900,099 1,159 1,159    
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 417,373
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 59,062,214 59,113,006   -50,792
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,284,746 2,806,067 478,679  
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 42,404,942 36,225,360 6,179,582  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,770,824 1,512,765 258,059  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,718,127 4,030,564 687,563  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,436,065 2,081,062 355,003  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 188,165   188,165  
c Accounting ........... 60,000   60,000  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 2,279,302 1,031,058 1,248,244  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 96,209 73,401 22,808  
13 Office expenses ....... 5,541,421 5,342,918 198,503  
14 Information technology ...... 4,316,835 3,687,752 629,083  
15 Royalties .. 729,054 686 728,368  
16 Occupancy ........... 3,780,715 3,463,869 316,846  
17 Travel ............ 240,450 173,338 67,112  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 47,826   47,826  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 877,739 600,925 276,814  
23 Insurance .............. 1,389,747 912,149 477,598  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a Repairs and Maintenance 233,506 119,137 114,369  
b Other taxes 405,626 346,515 59,111  
c Recruitment costs 434,612 371,277 63,335  
d SHARED SERVICE ALLOCATION -5,709,941 -4,877,843 -832,098  
e BAD DEBT EXPENSE 2,771,814 2,771,814    
f All other expenses 317,307 271,067 46,240  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 72,615,091 60,943,881 11,671,210 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 0 1 687,001
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 5,486,523 4 5,410,088
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 ............. 368,070 7 630,789
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 358,243 8 428,120
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 141,684 9 111,222
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 9,033,481
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 5,549,048 4,237,467 10c 3,484,433
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 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 10,591,987 16 10,751,653
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 17,307,269 17 7,672,388
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 2,761,050 24 2,484,565
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 26,268,191 25 49,892,100
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 46,336,510 26 60,049,053
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 ..... -35,744,523 27 -49,297,400
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... -35,744,523 33 -49,297,400
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 10,591,987 34 10,751,653
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
59,062,214
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
72,615,091
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-13,552,877
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
-35,744,523
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
 
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
-49,297,400
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
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Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES
F/K/A MERCY HEALTH SYS OF NW ARKANSAS INC
Employer identification number

62-1684203
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) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 18,575 58,003 0 0 0 76,578
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...... 88,357,766 86,990,336 95,352,882 54,103,144 58,695,633 383,499,761
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. 88,376,341 87,048,339 95,352,882 54,103,144 58,695,633 383,576,339
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.)           383,576,339
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 88,376,341 87,048,339 95,352,882 54,103,144 58,695,633 383,576,339
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,034,334 874,009 41,511 27,879 -18,223 1,959,510
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 1,034,334 874,009 41,511 27,879 -18,223 1,959,510
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 1,580,164 1,765,506 1,237,480 533,693 417,373 5,534,216
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 90,990,839 89,687,854 96,631,873 54,664,716 59,094,783 391,070,065
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
98.084 %
16
16
97.600 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0.501 %
18
18
1.090 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES
F/K/A MERCY HEALTH SYS OF NW ARKANSAS INC
Employer identification number

62-1684203
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   25,000 25,000
b Buildings ................   1,456,494 907,849 548,645
c Leasehold improvements ............   4,005,650 1,789,492 2,216,158
d Equipment ................   3,546,336 2,851,706 694,630
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 3,484,433
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








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








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








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS-BOA 15,897,548
PATIENT REFUND BANK ACCOUNT 35,159
DUE TO AFFILIATES 33,959,393






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 49,892,100
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  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
asc 740 FOOTNOTE SUPLLEMENTAL INFORMATION THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES DO NOT INCLUDE A FOOTNOTE TO REPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER ASC 740, AS THEY ARE DEEMED IMMATERIAL FOR DISCLOSURE.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES
F/K/A MERCY HEALTH SYS OF NW ARKANSAS INC
Employer identification number

62-1684203
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Paul Bergant (i)
(ii)		 0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0
(2) Hugh Donnell (i)
(ii)		 273,943
0 		0
0 		25,139
0 		21,567
0 		18,351
0 		339,000
0 		0
0
(3) Dr Donna Johnson (i)
(ii)		 353,589
0 		0
0 		63,077
0 		16,785
0 		18,696
0 		452,147
0 		0
0
(4) Dr Robert Stuppy (i)
(ii)		 581,290
0 		100,000
0 		120,764
0 		10,294
0 		20,055
0 		832,403
0 		0
0
(5) Scott Street (i)
(ii)		 0
287,145 		0
50,000 		0
56,428 		0
4,900 		0
10,227 		0
408,700 		0
0
(6) Jonathan Vitiello (i)
(ii)		 0
260,553 		0
108,343 		0
6,342 		0
35,784 		0
13,653 		0
424,675 		0
0
(7) Benny J Stover (i)
(ii)		 128,249
0 		43,724
0 		12,491
0 		6,262
0 		13,145
0 		203,871
0 		0
0
(8) Richard Barclay (i)
(ii)		 119,737
0 		43,455
0 		26,243
0 		11,596
0 		5,803
0 		206,834
0 		0
0
(9) Steven L Hughes (i)
(ii)		 158,680
0 		36,587
0 		23,263
0 		7,601
0 		10,634
0 		236,765
0 		0
0
(10) Michele Stewart (i)
(ii)		 198,475
0 		87,701
0 		20,401
0 		68,355
0 		13,596
0 		388,528
0 		0
0
(11) Brad D Johnson (i)
(ii)		 133,584
0 		48,194
0 		32,847
0 		9,147
0 		13,866
0 		237,638
0 		0
0
(12) Stephen Gross (i)
(ii)		 227,096
0 		79,572
0 		42,509
0 		54,370
0 		16,502
0 		420,049
0 		0
0
(13) Larry Weathers (i)
(ii)		 656,187
0 		75,000
0 		180,752
0 		8,474
0 		15,495
0 		935,908
0 		0
0
(14) David McCoy (i)
(ii)		 719,571
0 		37,500
0 		41,563
0 		8,474
0 		19,271
0 		826,379
0 		0
0
(15) Kuntal M Thaker (i)
(ii)		 717,354
0 		0
0 		71,419
0 		10,209
0 		20,445
0 		819,427
0 		0
0
(16) Amr El-Shafei (i)
(ii)		 541,212
0 		100,000
0 		1,688
0 		4,900
0 		5,938
0 		653,738
0 		0
0
(17) Christopher Simpson (i)
(ii)		 484,878
0 		100,000
0 		16,688
0 		7,350
0 		11,856
0 		620,772
0 		0
0
(18) George Flynn (i)
(ii)		 0
386,994 		0
224,050 		0
29,574 		0
134,777 		0
14,259 		0
789,654 		0
0
(19) Karen Little-Smith (i)
(ii)		 88,708
0 		11,099
0 		22,520
0 		7,892
0 		5,477
0 		135,696
0 		0
0
(20) Jerri L Lynne Mitchell (i)
(ii)		 0
69,418 		0
79,597 		0
251,442 		0
21,145 		0
2,448 		0
424,050 		0
0
(21) Susan Barrett (i)
(ii)		 0
349,117 		0
0 		0
237,133 		0
2,706 		0
0 		0
588,956 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Supplemental Compensation Information   FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 1A CHARTER TRAVEL IS PROVIDED TO ALL EMPLOYEES AS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL AND PURSUANT TO THE APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. AFTER CHARTER TRAVEL APPROVAL HAS BEEN GRANTED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL JUSTIFICATION PROCESS, THE APPROVED CHARTER TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS IS A REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE WHICH IS NOT TAXABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS IS PROVIDED UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CO-WORKER TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSE POLICY AND PROCEDURES. WHERE COMPANION TRAVEL HAS RESULTED IN A TAXABLE EVENT, THE EMPLOYEES ARE TAXED FOR SUCH TRAVEL. LIMITED INSTANCES OF TAX GROSS-UPS MAY HAVE OCCURRED WITH RESPECT TO EXECUTIVES. HOUSING BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A RELOCATION PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY POLICY. SUCH BENEFITS ARE SUBJECT TO TAX TO THE EMPLOYEE. PAYMENT BY THE COMPANY OF COSTS FOR TEMPORARY HOUSING BY EMPLOYEES FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE COMPANY IS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CO-WORKER TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSE POLICY AND PROCEDURES. AS A REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE, THIS TYPE OF LODGING IS NOT TAXABLE TO THE EMPLOYEE. FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 3 MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUMITIES RELIES ON A RELATED ORGANIZATION; REFER TO SCHEDULE O, PART VI, QUESTION 15A AND 15B FOR THE PROCESS THE RELATED ORGANZATION FOLLOWS. FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 4A THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT DURING CALENDAR 2010: JERRI MITCHELL $221,881 AND SUSAN BARRETT $237,090. FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 4B MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUMITIES OFFERS SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLANS TO CERTAIN EXECUTIVES WHICH PROVIDE BENEFITS UPON RETIREMENT BASED ON COMPENSATION, AGE AT THE TIME OF BENEFIT COMMENCEMENT, LENGTH OF SERVICE WITH THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES, AND LENGTH OF TENURE IN THE PLAN. THE INDIVIDUALS REPORTABLE ON THIS RETURN WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLANS INCLUDE GEORGE FLYNN, STEPHEN GOSS, JON VITIELLO, SCOTT STREET, JERRI MITCHELL, AND MICHELE STEWART. THE AMOUNT OF ALL ACCRUED BENEFITS IS INCLUDED IN COMPENSATION AMOUNTS PROVIDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C). FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, QUESTION 7 MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUMITIES PROVIDES A NON-FIXED BONUS PLAN FOR WHICH CERTAIN TIERS OF ITS EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 (JULY 1, 2010 - JUNE 30, 2011) PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE BONUS IS CONTINGENT UPON ATTAINMENT OF CERTAIN FINACIAL TARGETS. PAYMENTS ARE MADE ANNUALLY IN OCTOBER FOLLOWING (I) THE CONCLUSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR AND (II) DETERMINATION OF GOAL ACHIEVEMENT. BONUS OPPORTUNITIES ARE TIERED PERCENTAGES AND ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE LEADERSHIP LEVEL AND ATTAINMENT PERCENTAGE. MERCY'S ATTAINMENT OF FINANCIAL GOALS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF MERCY HEALTH AND ARE THEN TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN ANALYZING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR REASONABLENESS.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES
F/K/A MERCY HEALTH SYS OF NW ARKANSAS INC
Employer identification number

62-1684203
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
NAME CHANGES DUE TO MERCY HEALTH REBRANDING FORM 990, HEADING, BOX B DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, SISTERS OF MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM ("MERCY HEALTH") BEGAN A SYSTEM-WIDE REBRANDING INITIATIVE TO HELP PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, CO-WORKERS, AND THE PUBLIC BETTER UNDERSTAND THE FULL SCOPE AND LOCATIONS OF MERCY HEALTH'S SERVICES. SEVERAL OF THE MERCY HEALTH AFFILIATES HAVE CHANGED OR ARE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING LEGAL NAMES. PRIOR TO FILING THE 2010 FORMS 990 (DUE MAY 15, 2012), MERCY HEALTH NOTIFIED THE IRS OF THESE NAME CHANGES, THEREFORE BOX B "NAME CHANGE" HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED ON THIS FORM 990. REFER TO SCHEDULE R, PART VII FOR A LIST OF THE NAME CHANGES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES (MHNWAC) AND ITS MEMBER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES PROVIDE QUALITY CARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AGE, OR ABILITY TO PAY. IN ACTIVE PURSUIT OF THE ABOVE STATED MISSION, MHNWAC PROVIDED 31,651 INPATIENT SERVICE DAYS OF ACUTE OR SUB-ACUTE CARE. MHNWAC HAD ACUTE NEWBORN DISCHARGES OF 1,250, NEWBORN PATIENT DATS WERE 2,154, RESPONDED TO APPROXIMATELY 39,611 EMERGENCY ROOM ENCOUNTERS, MADE OVER 22,500 HOME HEALTH CARE VISITS AND COMPLETED 68,183 OUTPATIENT VISITS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH/BENEFIT PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CURRENT AND PAST PATIENTS (DIABETIC, CARDIAC, ETC.), EXPECTING/NEW PARENTS (CHILD BIRTH CLASSES, VARIOUS SUPPORT GROUPS, ETC.), AND EMPLOYEES (EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, ETC.), LOCAL/SURROUNDING COMMUNITY (WELLNESS PROGRAMS, HEALTH FAIRS, HOME HEALTH PROGRAMS, ETC.) RELIEF FROM FINANCIAL BURDEN OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT CONSISTS OF CHARGES OF $12,792,362 FOR CHARITY CARE PROVIDED WITH A COST OF RELATED SERVICES. EXPENSES $ 22,231,226 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0 REVENUE $25,801,270 FORMS 1099 AND FORM 1096 FORM 990, PART V, QUESTION 1A VENDORS FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION ARE PAID BY MERCY HEALTH (EIN 43-1423050). AS SUCH, ALL REQUIRED FORM 1099 AND FORM 1096 REPORTING IS MADE FOR THE ENTIRE HEALTH SYSTEM (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS) UNDER THE MERCY HEALTH EIN. DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 6, 7A, AND 7B THE FILING ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, MERCY HEALTH. THE FOLLOWING CORPORATE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL BE RESERVED SOLELY UNTO THE CORPORATE MEMBER: A. TO APPROVE AND ESTABLISH THE MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY ACCORDING TO WHICH THE CORPORATION AND ALL CORPORATIONS CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION SHALL OPERATE; B. TO ADOPT OR AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF MERCY HOSPITAL ROGERS; C. TO ADOPT OR AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION, EXCEPT THAT: I. ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION THAT MATERIALLY AFFECT THE EXISTENCE OR OPERATIONS OF THE MEDICAL GROUP BOARD, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 8.2, MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEDICAL GROUP BOARD, AND II. ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION THAT MATERIALLY AFFECT THOSE POWERS RESERVED SOLELY TO THE MEDICAL GROUP, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 8.3, MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEDICAL GROUP BOARD; D. TO APPROVE AND APPOINT THE THREE (3) MEDICAL GROUP PHYSICIAN DIRECTORS AND ALL COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD FROM NOMINATIONS SUBMITTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; E. TO APPOINT THE (2) MERCY HEALTH DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD; F. TO APPOINT THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE CORPORATION, WHO SHALL SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD WITH VOTE; G. TO REMOVE ALL DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; H. TO APPROVE OR AMEND THE OVERALL STRATEGIC, LONG RANGE, AND HEALTH MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT PLANS, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; I. TO APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED OPERATING, CAPITAL, AND CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS (INCLUDING AGGREGATE PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION LEVELS) FOR THE CORPORATION OR ANY CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION AND CHANGES IN THE BUDGETS IN EXCESS OF AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER; J. TO LEASE OR SELL ANY OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION IN EXCESS OF AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER; K. TO ENCUMBER ANY OR ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; L. TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE INCURRENCE OF DEBT BY THE CORPORATION OR ANY CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION (OTHER THAN DEBT INCURRED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF GOODS THAT ARE ACQUIRED IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS) AND TO GRANT ANY SECURITY INTERESTS, PLACE ANY ENCUMBRANCES, ENTER INTO ANY COVENANTS, AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCURRENCE OF SUCH DEBT; M. TO MERGE, DISSOLVE, OR ABANDON THE CORPORATION OR ANY CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE CORPORATION; AND, N. TO APPROVE THE CREATION, OWNERSHIP OR ACQUISITION OF, OR AFFILIATION WITH, ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION BY THE CORPORATION. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B DESCRIBE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION. A DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE TEAM, INCLUDING THE MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING AND THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF FINANCE. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY MERCY HEALTH'S TAX DEPARTMENT, TO ENSURE ACCURACY AND CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS' FORM 990S. AFTER QUESTIONS ARISING FROM THE VARIOUS REVIEWS ARE ADDRESSED AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990, A REVISED DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP TEAM, INCLUDING THE CFO AND CEO, FOR REVIEW. ONCE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP TEAM, THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW; IT IS THEN SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THE COMPLIANCE POLICY COVERAGE INCLUDES: CO-WORKERS, LEADERS, PROVIDERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS MADE AND REVIEWED AT ALL LEVELS. A CORPORATE COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW ANY CONFLICTS AND PROVIDES A REASONABLE ALTERNATIVE TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WHICH MAY INCLUDE SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES OR TRANSFER A DECISION MAKING ROLE. FOR BOARD MEMBERS, THEY ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION MAKING PROCESS. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A AND 15B OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN FOR THOSE CLASSIFIED AS OFFICERS (AND THUS DISQUALIFIED PERSONS), THE ORGANIZATION RELIES UPON MERCY HEALTH, WHICH USES THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION: EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY STUDIES, ENGAGEMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND REVIEW/APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF MERCY HEALTH. FOR THOSE CLASSIFIED AS KEY EMPLOYEES, MERCY HEALTH USES THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION: EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, EXTERNAL MARKET SALARY STUDIES, AND REVIEW/APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. COMPENSATION REVIEWS ARE COMPLETED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND A REVIEW WAS COMPLETED DURING THE REPORTING YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19 AVAIL GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BUT ARE NOT PUBLISHED PUBLICLY. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII ARE DISCLOSED AS TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ON MULTIPLE FORM 990S OF ENTITIES INCLUDED WITHIN MERCY HEALTH. THE AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DISCLOSED IN PART VII IS AN ESTIMATE OF THE HOURS PER WEEK THAT THE LISTED INDIVIDUAL SPENDS ON BOTH THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART XII, QUESTION 2B THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES RECEIVE AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION FROM THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2010 (THE TAX YEAR CURRENTLY BEING REPORTED). HOWEVER, NO SEPARATE AUDIT OPINION IS ISSUED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR LIES WITH THE FINANCE, AUDIT, AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF MERCY HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AUDIT RESULTS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THIS COMMITTEE. WITH THE FINANCE, AUDIT, AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF MERCY HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AUDIT RESULTS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THIS COMMITTEE.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES
F/K/A MERCY HEALTH SYS OF NW ARKANSAS INC
Employer identification number

62-1684203
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

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


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) Advance Care Hospital

300 Werner St 3rd Floor

Hot Springs,AR71913
71-0816634 		Hospital AR   3 Mercy Health
 
 
 
(2) Mercy Hospital Lebanon

100 Hospital Drive

Lebanon,MO65536
43-1767432 		Hospital MO   3 MHSC
 
 
 
(3) Mercy Health Foundation Berryville

214 Carter Street

Berryville,AR72616
71-0759301 		Foundation AR   11a MH Berryvill
 
 
 
(4) Casa de Misericordia

1000 Mier Street

Laredo,TX780404653
74-2912461 		Shelter TX   7 MM Laredo
 
 
 
(5) Mercy Hospital Healdton

918 South Street

Healdton,OK73438
26-3173902 		Hospital OK   3 MH Ardmore
 
 
 
(6) Laredo Medical Group

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
74-2764726 		Inactive TX   9 MHS-TX
 
 
 
(7) McAuley Portfolio Management Company

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
26-1708048 		Port Mgmt MO   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(8) Mercy Hospital El Reno

2115 Parkview Drive

El Reno,OK73036
73-6617948 		Hospital OK   3 Mercy Health
 
 
 
(9) Mercy Emergency Medical Services Inc

4300 W Memorial Road

Oklahoma City,OK73120
81-0627035 		Inactive OK   9 MHOC
 
 
 
(10) Mercy Foundation for Health Innovation

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
20-0901499 		Foundation MO   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(11) Mercy Health Foundation Fort Scott

401 Woodland Hills Blvd

Fort Scott,KS66701
48-1077073 		Foundation KS   11c Mercy KS Com
 
 
 
(12) Mercy Health Foundation OK City

4300 W Memorial Road

Oklahoma City,OK73120
73-1593024 		Foundation OK   11a MHOC
 
 
 
(13) Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

4300 W Memorial Road

Oklahoma City,OK73120
73-0579285 		Hospital OK   3 MHOC
 
 
 
(14) Mercy Hospital Columbus

220 Pennsylvania Avenue

Columbus,KS66725
27-0842031 		Hospital MO   3 MHSMKC
 
 
 
(15) Mercy Health Foundation Joplin

2727 McClelland Blvd

Joplin,MO64804
27-0906136 		Foundation MO   11a MHSMKC
 
 
 
(16) Mercy Hospital Joplin

2727 McClelland Blvd

Joplin,MO64804
27-0814858 		Hospital MO   3 MHSMKC
 
 
 
(17) Mercy Health SW MOKS Communitites

2727 McClelland Blvd

Joplin,MO64804
30-0584463 		Hlth System MO   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(18) Mercy Kansas Communities Inc

401 Woodland Hills Blvd

Ft Scott,KS66701
48-0956045 		Hospital KS   3 MHSMKC
 
 
 
(19) Mercy Health Foundation NW Arkansas

2710 Rife Medical Drive

Rogers,AR72758
71-0601687 		FOUNDATION AR   11C MHNWAC
 
 
 
(20) Mercy Health System of Texas Inc

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
74-2764727 		Inactive TX   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(21) Mercy Health Oklahoma Communities

4300 W Memorial Road

Oklahoma City,OK73120
73-1453048 		Holding co. OK   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(22) Mercy Health Foundation Independence

800 W Myrtle

Independence,KS67301
48-1079981 		Foundation KS   11a Mercy KS Com
 
 
 
(23) Mercy Hospital of Laredo

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
74-1189682 		Inactive TX   3 MHS-TX
 
 
 
(24) Mercy Clinic East Communites

645 Maryville Centre Dr St 100

St Louis,MO63141
43-1771217 		Phys Group MO   9 MHEC
 
 
 
(25) Mercy Health Foundation Ardmore

1011 14th Avenue NW

Ardmore,OK73401
71-0962525 		Foundation OK   11a MH Ardmore
 
 
 
(26) Mercy Hospital Ardmore

1011 14th Avenue NW

Ardmore,OK73401
73-1500629 		Hospital OK   3 MHOC
 
 
 
(27) Mercy Clinic Oklahoma Communities

4300 W Memorial Road

Oklahoma City,OK73120
27-0473057 		Phys Group OK   9 MHOC
 
 
 
(28) MHM Support Services

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
20-2553101 		Sup Hlth Sys MO   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(29) Mission Clinical Services

300 Werner Street

Hot Springs,AR71913
13-4239691 		nursing home AR   9 MHHSC
 
 
 
(30) Mercy Hospital Berryville

214 Carter Street

Berryville,AR72616
71-0759299 		Hospital AR   3 MHSC
 
 
 
(31) Mercy Health

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
43-1423050 		Sup Hlth Sys MO   1 NA
 
 
 
(32) Mercy Family Center

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
72-1069468 		counseling MO   7 Mercy Health
 
 
 
(33) Mercy Hospital Ozark

801 W River Street

Ozark,AR72949
71-0689680 		Hospital AR   3 MHFS
 
 
 
(34) Mercy Hospital Paris

500 E Academy

Paris,AR72855
71-0655753 		Hospital AR   3 MHFS
 
 
 
(35) Mercy Hospital Waldron

1341 W 6th Street

Waldron,AR72958
71-0557895 		Hospital AR   3 MHFS
 
 
 
(36) Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communitites

7301 Rogers Avenue

Fort Smith,AR72917
26-1318597 		Phys Clinic AR   9 MHFSC
 
 
 
(37) St Edward Mercy Foundation

PO Box 17000

Fort Smith,AR72917
23-7330425 		Foundation AR   7 MHFS
 
 
 
(38) Mercy Health Fort Smith Communities

7301 Rogers Avenue

Fort Smith,AR72917
26-1318515 		Holding Co. AR   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(39) Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

7301 Rogers Avenue

Fort Smith,AR72917
71-0240352 		Hospital AR   3 MHFSC
 
 
 
(40) Mercy St Francis Hospital

100 W Highway 60

Mountain View,MO65548
44-0607149 		Hospital MO   3 MHSC
 
 
 
(41) Mercy Hospital Aurora

500 Porter Avenue

Aurora,MO65605
43-1936696 		Hospital MO   3 MHSC
 
 
 
(42) Mercy Hospital Cassville

94 Main Street

Cassville,MO65625
43-1936699 		Hospital MO   3 MHSC
 
 
 
(43) St John's Children's Hospital Inc

1235 E Cherokee Street

Springfield,MO65804
43-1423050 		Inactive MO   3 MHSC
 
 
 
(44) Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1965 Fremont Street Ste 2950

Springfield,MO65804
43-1560263 		Phys Group MO   9 MHSC
 
 
 
(45) Mercy Health Foundation Springfield

1235 E Cherokee Street

Springfield,MO65804
32-0195818 		Foundation MO   11b MHSC
 
 
 
(46) Mercy Health Springfield Communitites

1235 E Cherokee Street

Springfield,MO65804
43-1856028 		Holding Co MO   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(47) Mercy Home Health Berryville

214 Carter Street

Berryville,AR72616
87-0781247 		Home Health AR   11c MH Sprngfld
 
 
 
(48) Mercy Medical Research Institute

1235 E Cherokee Street

Springfield,MO65804
87-0796305 		Research MO   4 MHSC
 
 
 
(49) Mercy Health Foundation St Louis

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
56-2410020 		Foundation MO   11b MHEC
 
 
 
(50) Mercy Health East Communities

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
43-1718408 		Hlth System MO   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(51) Mercy Hospitals East Communities

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
43-0653493 		Hospital MO   3 MHEC
 
 
 
(52) Mercy Health Foundation Washington

901 E Fifth Street

Washington,MO63090
56-2410022 		Foundation MO   11b MHEC
 
 
 
(53) Mercy Support Services

615 S New Ballas Road

St Louis,MO63141
43-1677952 		Inactive MO   11c MHEC
 
 
 
(54) Mercy Hospital Springfield

1235 E Cherokee Street

Springfield,MO65804
44-0552485 		Hospital MO   3 MHSC
 
 
 
(55) Mercy Clinic Hot Springs Communitites

1 Mercy Lane

Hot Springs,AR71913
26-1125131 		Phys Clinic AR   9 MHHSC
 
 
 
(56) Mercy Hospital Hot Springs

300 Werner Street

Hot Springs,AR71913
71-0236913 		Hospital AR   3 MHHSC
 
 
 
(57) Mercy Health Foundation Hot Springs

300 Werner Street

Hot Springs,AR71913
71-0804718 		Foundation AR   11b MHHS
 
 
 
(58) Mercy Health Hot Springs Communities

300 Werner Street

Hot Springs,AR71913
26-1125064 		Holding Co AR   11b Mercy Health
 
 
 
(59) Mercy Hospital Rogers

2710 Rife Medical Lane

Rogers,AR72758
71-0294390 		Hospital AR   3 MHNWAC
 
 
 
(60) St Mary's Hospital of Enid Oklahoma

14528 S Outer Forty Ste 100

Chesterfield,MO63017
73-0614655 		Inactive OK   3 MHOC
 
 
 
(61) The Sister M Cornelia Blasko Foundation

100 W Highway 60

Mountain View,MO65548
43-1873914 		Foundation MO   11a MSFH
 
 
 
(62) Unity Ambulatory Care

645 Maryville Centre Dr St 100

St Louis,MO63141
43-1861745 		Inactive MO   11c MHEC
 
 
 
(63) Mercy Hospital Tishomingo

1000 South Byrd

Tishomingo,OK73460
27-4433830 		Hospital OK   3 MH Ardmore
 
 
 
(64) Mercy Ministries of Laredo

2500 Zacatecas

Laredo,TX780466814
20-0198462 		outreach TX   7 Mercy Health
 
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) Merc Ambu Surg CTR

7301 Rogers Av
Fort Smith,AR72903
71-0827721 		AMBUL SURG CENTER AR NA
  		                 
(2) RES OPT & INNOV

645 Maryville Centre Dr 200
St Louis,MO63141
46-0468368 		CENTRAL DIST. MO NA
  		                 
(3) SO OK DIAG CTR

1011 14TH Ave NW
Ardmore,OK73401
43-1971232 		MRI Services OK NA
  		                 
(4) Fort Smith EMS

1701 S Greenwood
Fort Smith,AR72901
71-0416615 		Emergency Med AR NA
  		                 
(5) St Ed Mer Med MOB

7301 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith,AR72903
71-0554050 		Office Building AR NA
  		                 




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) Frontenac Properties Inc
14528 S Outer Forty Suite 100
Chesterfield,MO63017
52-1914421 		HOLDING COMP DE NA
  		C-Corp      
(2) Inveno Health Inc
1235 E Cherokee Street
Springfield,MO65804
26-4509571 		IT SERVICES MO NA
  		C-Corp      
(3) Mercy Community Services Inc
401 Woodland Hills Blvd
Fort Smith,KS66701
48-1078101 		CATERING KS NA
  		C-Corp      
(4) Mercy Health Center Condominium Inc
4300 W Memorial Rd
Oklahoma City,OK73120
68-0640970 		REAL ESTATE OK NA
  		C-Corp      
(5) Mercy Health Network of the Southern Reg
1011 14th Avenue NW
Ardmore,OK73401
73-1580607 		HEALTH CARE OK NA
  		C-Corp      
(6) Mercy Health Network Inc
4300 W Memorial Road
Oklahoma City,OK73120
73-1381689 		HEALTH CARE OK NA
  		C-Corp      
(7) Mercy Managed Care Corporation
4300 W Memorial Road
Oklahoma City,OK73120
73-1441665 		HOLDING COMP OK NA
  		C-Corp      
(8) MHP Inc
14528 S Outer Forty Suite 300
Chesterfield,MO63017
43-1697084 		HOLDING COMP DE NA
  		C-Corp      
(9) UH L Corp Inc
645 Maryville Centre Drive Suite 1
St Louis,MO63141
74-2499535 		HOLDING COMP MO NA
  		C-Corp      
(10) Unity Support Services Inc
645 Maryville Centre Drive Suite 1
St Louis,MO63141
43-1797042 		INACTIVE MO NA
  		C-Corp      
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) MHM SUPPORT SERVICES

 O 11,382,051  
(2) MERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES

 O 134,562  
(3) RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION & INNOVATION LLC

 O 359,304  
(4) MERCY HOSPITAL ROGERS

 P 5,035,792  
(5) MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH

 O 55,749  
(6) MERCY HOSPITAL ROGERS

 N 176,209  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
NAME CHANGES DUE TO MERCY HEALTH REBRANDING FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART II MERCY MEDICAL GROUP IS NOW MERCY CLINIC EAST COMMUNITIES ST. EDWARD MERCY CLINIC, INC. IS NOW MERCY CLINIC FORT SMITH COMMUNITIES ST. JOSEPH'S MERCY CLINIC, INC. IS NOW MERCY CLINIC HOT SPRINGS COMMUNITIES MERCY PHYSICIANS OF OKLAHOMA, INC. IS NOW MERCY CLINIC OKLAHOMA COMMUNITIES ST. JOHN'S CLINIC, INC. IS NOW MERCY CLINIC SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITIES SISTERS OF MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM IS NOW MERCY HEALTH ST. JOHN'S MERCY HEALTH CARE IS NOW MERCY HEALTH EAST COMMUNITIES ST. EDWARD MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FORT SMITH COMMUNITIES MERCY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION ARDMORE CARROLL HEALTH FOUNDATION IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION BERRYVILLE MERCY HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION FORT SCOTT ST. JOSEPH'S MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION HOT SPRINGS MERCY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENCE, INC. IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION INDEPENDENCE MERCY HEALTH OF JOPLIN FOUNDATION IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION JOPLIN ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MERCY HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION OKLAHOMA CITY ST. JOHN'S FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH INC. IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION SPRINGFIELD ST. JOHN'S MERCY FOUNDATION IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION ST. LOUIS ST. JOHN'S MERCY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS NOW MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION WASHINGTON ST. JOSEPH'S MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS NOW MERCY HEALTH HOT SPRINGS COMMUNITIES MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, INC. IS NOW MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS NOW MERCY HEALTH OKLAHOMA COMMUNITIES MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM-JOPLIN, INC. IS NOW MERCY HEALTH SOUTHWEST MISSOURI/KANSAS COMMUNITIES ST. JOHN'S HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS NOW MERCY HEALTH SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITIES ST. JOHN'S HOME CARE OF BERRYVILLE, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOME HEALTH BERRYVILLE MERCY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL ARDMORE ST. JOHN'S AURORA, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL AURORA OZARKS REGIONS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL BERRYVILLE ST. JOHN'S CASSVILLE, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL CASSVILLE MERCY HEALTH MHMCH, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL COLUMBUS MERCY EL RENO HOSPITAL CORPORATION IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL EL RENO ST. EDWARD MERCY MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH HEALDTON MERCY HOSPITAL CORPORATION IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL HEALDTON ST. JOSEPH'S MERCY HEALTH CENTER IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL HOT SPRINGS MERCY HEALTH OF JOPLIN, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN BREECH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL LEBANON MERCY HEALTH CENTER, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL OKLAHOMA CITY ST. EDWARD HEALTH FACILITIES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL OZARK ST. EDWARD HEALTH FACILITIES OF LOGAN COUNTY IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL PARIS ST. EDWARD HEALTH FACILITIES OF SCOTT COUNTY IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL WALDRON ST. MARY-ROGERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL ROGERS ST. JOHN'S REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD MERCY TISHOMINGO HOSPITAL CORPORATION IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL TISHOMINGO ST. JOHN'S MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM IS NOW MERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES ST. JOHN'S MERCY MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS ST. JOHN'S MERCY HOSPITAL IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM OF KANSAS, INC. IS NOW MERCY KANSAS COMMUNITIES MERCY HEALTH CENTER, INC. IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SCOTT MERCY HOSPITAL IS NOW MERCY HOSPITAL INDEPENDENCE ST. JOHN'S MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. IS NOW MERCY MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL, MOUNTAIN VIEW, MISSOURI IS NOW MERCY ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL ST. JOHN'S MERCY SUPPORT SERVICES IS NOW MERCY SUPPORT SERVICES FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V LAWSON ERP SOFTWARE IS THE PRIMARY ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE USED BY MERCY HEALTH AND SUBSIDIARIES. THE MAJORITY OF THE INTERCOMPANY/RELATED ORGANIZATION TRANSACTIONS ARE PROCESSED THROUGH LAWSON VIA INTERCOMPANY JOURNAL ENTRIES. WITH THE CURRENT DESIGN OF THE ERP SYSTEM, THERE ARE VARIOUS LIMITATIONS ON THE RELATED ORGANIZATION INFORMATION THAT CAN BE EXTRACTED FROM LAWSON. DUE TO THESE LIMITATIONS, MOST OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED ON SCHEDULE R, PART V, IN LINES O AND P.
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