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 10-01-2010 and ending 09-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
743 SPRING STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
GAINESVILLE, GA305013899
D Employer identification number

58-1694090
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 26,618,652
F Name and address of principal officer:
CAROL BURRELL
743 SPRING STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA305013899
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NGHS.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1986
M State of legal domicile: GA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (NGHS) WAS FORMED TO SERVE AS THE PARENT COMPANY (SEE SCHEDULE O) FOR THE CONTROLLED NOT-FOR-PROFIT AFFILIATES:- NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. - THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. - NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP, INC.NGHS DIRECTS THESE AFFILIATES IN THEIR PROGRAM SERVICES BY ENGAGING IN STRATEGIC PLANNING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, RESOURCE ALLOCATION, AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 5,589
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 35,732
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) ......... 20,464,863 19,347,682
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -3,627,233 5,564,736
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,226,821 1,378,280
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 18,064,451 26,290,698
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 65,829 55,025
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) 9,874,232 9,497,848
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).... 10,402,869 9,210,732
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 20,342,930 18,763,605
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -2,278,479 7,527,093
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 155,235,548 151,539,883
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 63,870,044 66,839,784
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 91,365,504 84,700,099
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: NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (NGHS) WAS FORMED TO SERVE AS THE PARENT COMPANY FOR THE CONTROLLED NOT-FOR-PROFIT AFFILIATES:- NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. - THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. - NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP, INC.NGHS DIRECTS THESE AFFILIATES IN THEIR PROGRAM SERVICES BY ENGAGING IN STRATEGIC PLANNING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, RESOURCE ALLOCATION,AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT.
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 $ 92,442 including grants of $ 55,025 ) (Revenue $ 19,347,682 )
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT OF A MULTI-ENTITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SERVING GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA; HALL COUNTY, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. NGHS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT TO NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES. **SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUATION**
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 92,442
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 IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
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
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
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
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
5,589
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
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
15
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
12
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
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
GA
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
LINDA D NICHOLSONCONTROLLER
743 SPRING STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA30501
(770) 219-6646
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) MARY LYNN COYLE
CHAIRPERSON
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(2) BENNY BAGWELL
VICE CHAIRPERSON
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(3) STEPHEN MOORE MD
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) PIERPONT F BROWN III MD
MEMBER & NGPG PHYSICIAN
 1.00 X           572,726 0 30,940
(5) DAN WINSTON MD
MEMBER & NGPG PHYSICIAN
 1.00 X           162,437 30,300 9,327
(6) DOUG CARTER
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) MARTHA NESBITT
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) STROTHER RANDOLPH
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) ELIZABETH UMBERSON
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) RK WHITEHEAD
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) WOODY STEWART
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) DAVID HUGHS
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) JIM SYFAN
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) PAUL MANEY
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) DENISE DEAL
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) JOHN NIX
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) JAMES GARDNER
PRESIDENT & CEO UNTIL 11/2010
 40.00     X       940,277 0 491,707
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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) CAROL BURRELL
PRESIDENT & CEO EFFECTIVE 11/2010
 40.00     X       488,837 0 220,957
(19) TRACY VARDEMAN
VP - NGHS
 40.00     X       253,008 0 65,108
(20) JAMES BAILEY MD
VP - NGHS & CMIO
 40.00     X       716,040 0 28,911
(21) ANTHONY HERDENER
VP - NGHS & CFO
 40.00     X       451,479 0 138,464
(22) PAUL VERVALIN
VP - NGHS & CAO & PRESIDENT - NGPG
 40.00     X       333,921 0 62,524
(23) LINDA NICHOLSON
CONTROLLER
 40.00     X       228,401 0 69,342
(24) DANE HENRY
VP - NGMC
 1.00     X       250,411 0 32,577
(25) SANDRA JOHNSON
VP - NGHS
 40.00     X       263,603 0 25,983
(26) ALLANA CUMMINGS
VP - NGHS & CIO
 40.00     X       316,956 0 27,909
(27) JAMES WALKER
VP - NGHS
 40.00     X       202,203 0 12,802
(28) JACK S GLOVER
EXEC. DIRECTOR-MGD CARE-NGHP
 40.00     X       209,689 0 24,874
(29) JOHN A WILLIAMSON
VP - NGMC
 1.00       X     282,862 0 57,447
(30) NANCY J MARTIN
VP - NGMC & CNO
 1.00       X     333,505 0 71,786
(31) SAMUEL JOHNSON
VP - NGMC & CMO
 1.00       X     281,844 0 32,184
(32) DEBORAH BAILEY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-GOV'T AFFAIRS
 32.00         X   175,405 0 27,834
(33) CATHY BOWERS
DIRECTOR-PUBLIC RELATIONS
 40.00         X   141,720 0 38,412
(34) VICKI MILLER
DIRECTOR-REGIONAL NETWORK
 40.00         X   137,630 0 36,769
(35) MICHAEL GLEASON
DIRECTOR-FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
 40.00         X   149,174 0 24,898
(36) LOTUS WU
MANAGER-CONTRACT
 40.00         X   110,000 0 17,940
(37) JOSEPH FULBRIGHT
FORMER VP - NGHS
 40.00           X 198,521 0 52,819
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 7,200,649 30,300 1,601,514
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet22
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
WILLIS INVESTMENT COUNCIL
710 GREEN STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA30501 		INVESTMENT SERVICES 433,340
KAUFMAN HALL
5202 OLD ORCHARD ROAD
SKOKIE,IL60077 		STRATEGIC CONSULTING 384,318
DRAFFIN & TUCKER
2617 GILLIONVILLE RD
ALBANY,GA31702 		COST REPORT/CONSULT. 304,944
BECK ADVISORY GROUP LLC
155 EAST 50TH STREET
BOISE,ID83714 		FINANCIAL CONSULTING 298,014
HAY GROUP INC
PO BOX 828352
PHILADELPHIA,PA19182 		COMPENSATION CONSULTING 210,216
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet14
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MANAGEMENT FEES 541,610 16,682,701 16,646,969 35,732  
b PS RENT FROM AFFILIATE 531,120 2,355,015 2,355,015    
c OTHER REVENUE 900,099 309,966 309,966    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 19,347,682
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 2,647,555     2,647,555
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 1,654,951  
b Less: rental expenses 276,671  
c Rental income or (loss) 1,378,280  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 1,378,280     1,378,280
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 2,889,096 79,368
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   51,283
c Gain or (loss) 2,889,096 28,085
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 2,917,181     2,917,181
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 26,290,698 19,311,950 35,732 6,943,016
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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 55,025 55,025
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,705,886 7,412 3,698,474  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 3,237,804 6,476 3,231,328  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,374,959 2,750 1,372,209  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 750,676 1,501 749,175  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 428,523 857 427,666  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 476,056 952 475,104  
c Accounting ........... 204,000 408 203,592  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 195,453 391 195,062  
g Other .......... 2,678,434 5,357 2,673,077  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 577,881 1,156 576,725  
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 930,864 1,862 929,002  
17 Travel ............ 96,937 194 96,743  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 405,886 812 405,074  
20 Interest ........... 15,835 32 15,803  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,193,724 4,387 2,189,337  
23 Insurance .............. 978 2 976  
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 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 491,964 984 490,980  
b SOFTWARE SUPPORT & LSCS 429,671 859 428,812  
c LICENSES & TAXES 265,654 531 265,123  
d RECRUITMENT 220,870 442 220,428  
e SUPPLIES 176,121 352 175,769  
f All other expenses -149,596 -300 -149,296  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 18,763,605 92,442 18,671,163 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 .......... 309,779 1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 122,080 4 205,852
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 .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............   9 63,416
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 90,538,167
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 20,335,987 68,040,609 10c 70,202,180
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 80,232,609 11 76,193,057
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 305,278 12 305,278
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 6,225,193 15 4,570,100
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 155,235,548 16 151,539,883
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 5,780,255 17 5,451,532
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 .. 200,206 23 130,223
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 57,889,583 25 61,258,029
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 63,870,044 26 66,839,784
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 ..... 91,365,504 27 84,700,099
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 ..... 91,365,504 33 84,700,099
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 155,235,548 34 151,539,883
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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
26,290,698
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
18,763,605
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
7,527,093
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
91,365,504
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-14,192,498
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
84,700,099
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
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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.
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Name of the organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1694090
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
No
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
No
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
No
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
  		581694098 3 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
Total                 0

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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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
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Open to Public
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If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1694090
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
87,011
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
Yes
 
81,675
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
Yes
 
55,850
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
224,536
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATION OF OTHER LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: PART II-B, LINE 1I: NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO PROFESSIONAL AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, INCLUDING AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE, GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, GEORGIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, MEDICAL GROUP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND GEORGIA ALLIANCE. A PORTION OF THESE DUES ARE DESIGNATED FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BY THESE ORGANIZATIONS.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1694090
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 $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
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 .................   34,763,945 34,763,945
b Buildings ................   42,631,683 12,232,364 30,399,319
c Leasehold improvements ............   1,833,696 941,360 892,336
d Equipment ................   10,608,099 7,149,125 3,458,974
e Other .................   700,744 13,138 687,606
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 70,202,180
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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  
ESTIMATED LIABILITY FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS 26,608,063
UNFUNDED PENSION EXPENSE 30,079,866
DEFERRED COMP LIABILITY 4,570,100






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 61,258,029
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
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER,INC., THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP, INC. ARE CLASSIFIED AS ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS SUCH, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS, LLC AND STRATEGIC PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC. ARE TAXABLE ENTITIES AND ACCOUNT FOR INCOME TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE THE SYSTEM HOLDS ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE UNDER ASC 740. IT IS THE SYSTEM'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS AS AN OPERATING EXPENSE.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number
58-1694090
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN LEGION POST 7765 BRADFORD ST
GAINESVILLE,GA30501 		58-0537644 501 (C) (19) 5,000       COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND RECOGNITION
(2) GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE230 EE BUTLER PARKWAY
GAINESVILLE,GA30503 		58-0251406 501 (C) (6) 25,025       PLEDGE PAYMENT
(3) YES2SAVELIVES INCPO BOX 57148
ATLANTA,GA30343 		27-3310216 501(C)(3) 25,000       DONATIONS


















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
0
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
3
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. BOARD APPROVAL IS OBTAINED THROUGH THE BUDGETING PROCESS.
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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
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1694090
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
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) PIERPONT F BROWN III MD (i)
(ii)		 553,881
0 		0
0 		18,845
0 		8,575
0 		22,365
0 		603,666
0 		0
0
(2) DAN WINSTON MD (i)
(ii)		 147,368
0 		12,462
0 		2,607
30,300 		3,746
0 		5,581
0 		171,764
30,300 		0
0
(3) JAMES GARDNER (i)
(ii)		 440,268
0 		350,452
0 		149,557
0 		458,428
0 		33,279
0 		1,431,984
0 		0
0
(4) CAROL BURRELL (i)
(ii)		 323,391
0 		135,933
0 		29,513
0 		197,133
0 		23,824
0 		709,794
0 		0
0
(5) TRACY VARDEMAN (i)
(ii)		 166,664
0 		69,011
0 		17,333
0 		42,959
0 		22,149
0 		318,116
0 		18,957
0
(6) JAMES BAILEY MD (i)
(ii)		 695,112
0 		0
0 		20,928
0 		9,366
0 		19,545
0 		744,951
0 		0
0
(7) ANTHONY HERDENER (i)
(ii)		 296,905
0 		122,055
0 		32,519
0 		109,530
0 		28,934
0 		589,943
0 		0
0
(8) PAUL VERVALIN (i)
(ii)		 243,234
0 		79,672
0 		11,015
0 		41,253
0 		21,271
0 		396,445
0 		0
0
(9) LINDA NICHOLSON (i)
(ii)		 145,176
0 		74,847
0 		8,378
0 		53,361
0 		15,981
0 		297,743
0 		18,443
0
(10) DANE HENRY (i)
(ii)		 170,087
0 		79,742
0 		582
0 		24,642
0 		7,935
0 		282,988
0 		17,414
0
(11) SANDRA JOHNSON (i)
(ii)		 150,745
0 		105,000
0 		7,858
0 		18,272
0 		7,711
0 		289,586
0 		0
0
(12) ALLANA CUMMINGS (i)
(ii)		 192,692
0 		105,000
0 		19,264
0 		22,318
0 		5,591
0 		344,865
0 		0
0
(13) JAMES WALKER (i)
(ii)		 108,301
0 		48,500
0 		45,402
0 		3,150
0 		9,652
0 		215,005
0 		0
0
(14) JACK S GLOVER (i)
(ii)		 159,550
0 		49,844
0 		295
0 		6,835
0 		18,039
0 		234,563
0 		0
0
(15) JOHN A WILLIAMSON (i)
(ii)		 190,616
0 		74,767
0 		17,479
0 		39,633
0 		17,814
0 		340,309
0 		21,215
0
(16) NANCY J MARTIN (i)
(ii)		 191,039
0 		126,199
0 		16,267
0 		59,073
0 		12,713
0 		405,291
0 		65,521
0
(17) SAMUEL JOHNSON (i)
(ii)		 186,579
0 		77,235
0 		18,030
0 		17,929
0 		14,255
0 		314,028
0 		0
0
(18) DEBORAH BAILEY (i)
(ii)		 163,477
0 		10,773
0 		1,155
0 		19,841
0 		7,993
0 		203,239
0 		0
0
(19) CATHY BOWERS (i)
(ii)		 122,236
0 		17,887
0 		1,597
0 		33,928
0 		4,484
0 		180,132
0 		0
0
(20) VICKI MILLER (i)
(ii)		 112,449
0 		16,719
0 		8,462
0 		14,241
0 		22,528
0 		174,399
0 		0
0
(21) MICHAEL GLEASON (i)
(ii)		 109,912
0 		25,503
0 		13,759
0 		10,913
0 		13,985
0 		174,072
0 		0
0
(22) JOSEPH FULBRIGHT (i)
(ii)		 98,951
0 		80,278
0 		19,292
0 		46,801
0 		6,018
0 		251,340
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
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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.
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  PART I, LINE 1A HOUSING COSTS WERE PAID FOR DURING THE RELOCATION OF VICE PRESIDENTS FROM OUT OF STATE. COSTS WERE PAID FOR UP TO SEVEN MONTHS FOR THREE DIFFERENT VICE PRESIDENTS. RELOCATION COSTS WERE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME. HEALTH CLUB DUES PAID WERE FOR STANDARD MEMBERSHIP AT THE LOCAL YMCA FOR AN OFFICER. THIS AMOUNT WAS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION FOR THE OFFICER.
  PART I, LINE 1B THE ORGANIZATION WAS UNABLE TO SECURE APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF DISABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CEO. THE EMPLOYEE PAID THE EXPENSE AND WAS REIMBURSED FOR THE EXPENSE. THE EXPENSE WAS GROSSED UP FOR APPLICABLE TAXES AND $3,239 WAS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION. NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR THIS EXISTED; HOWEVER, DUE TO CHANGES IN GROUP POLICY COVERAGE, THIS PRACTICE IS NO LONGER IN PLACE. TAX-GROSSUPS ARE APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE ORGANIZATION PAID FOR THE COST OF SPOUSAL TRAVEL ON TWO OCCASIONS - THE TOP 100 HOSPITALS AWARD PROGRAM & CONFERENCE AND MORRISEY USER GROUP EDUCATION. NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR THIS EXISTS; HOWEVER, BOTH OF THESE CONFERENCES WERE CONSIDERED IMPORTANT EVENTS. THE VALUE OF THE SPOUSAL TRAVEL WAS INCLUDED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FOR THE INDIVIDUALS.
  PART I, LINES 4A-B PART I, LINE 4A: SEVERANCE PAYMENTS INCLUDED: JAMES GARDNER, JR. WAS EMPLOYED BY NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM FROM MARCH 2004 UNTIL MARCH 2011. MR. GARDNER WAS HIRED TO SERVE AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE SYSTEM. HE WAS PAID SEVERANCE OF $115,684 BASED ON THE TERMS OF HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. PART I, LINE 4B: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 457(F) EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN JAMES GARDNER $435,808 ANTHONY HERDENER $75,649 PAUL VERVALIN $32,502 JOSEPH FULBRIGHT $12,831 TRACY VARDEMAN $23,705 LINDA NICHOLSON $19,596 CAROL BURRELL $167,565 DANE HENRY $21,168 JOHN A WILLIAMSON $23,512 NANCY J MARTIN $24,159 ALLANA CUMMINGS $17,544 SANDRA JOHNSON $15,241 SAMUEL JOHNSON $13,390 EMPLOYER PAYMENT FROM 457(F) PLAN (INCLUDING VESTED EARNINGS ON PREVIOUSLY REPORTED COMPENSATION) JOHN A WILLIAMSON $23,905 NANCY J MARTIN $69,585 TRACY VARDEMAN $21,361 DANE HENRY $19,622 LINDA NICHOLSON $20,782
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Department of the Treasury
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Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Name of the organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1694090
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





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

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
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Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
  		STEPHEN MOORE M.D., BOARD MEMBER 47,473 NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. PAYS FEES TO GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES. STEPHEN MOORE M.D., BOARD MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS AN OFFICER OF GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES. ALL TRANSACTIONS WERE AT ARM'S LENGTH.   No
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Name of the organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1694090
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2   BOARD MEMBERS DAVID HUGHS AND WOODY STEWART ALSO SERVE AS BOARD MEMBERS FOR MCKIBBON BROTHERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   INFORMATION FOR THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR PREPARATION OF RETURN. AFTER THE RETURN WAS PREPARED, IT WAS REVIEWED BY SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY. EMPLOYEES ATTEST TO THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND REPORTING/DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AT HIRE AND ANNUALLY. COMPLIANCE IS MONITORED CONTINUOUSLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY THE BOARD.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD (NGHS BOARD) HAS DEVELOPED AND INSTALLED COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT SEEK TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF NGHS AND AFFILIATES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE POLICIES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF DIRECTORS WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF NGHS. ALL DECISIONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE REVIEWED AND RATIFIED BY THE NGHS BOARD. THE COMMITTEE'S METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH INCORPORATES BOTH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE CONSIDERATIONS, WHICH ARE REFLECTED IN THE COMMITTEE'S DETERMINATIONS CONCERNING KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND THE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS THEREOF. THE COMPENSATION DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE DESCRIBED BELOW AS TO EACH OF THE THREE CATEGORIES. BASE SALARY ANNUAL BASE SALARIES ARE SET AT COMPETITIVE LEVELS WITH HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS OF A SIMILAR SIZE AND COMPLEXITY FROM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. SPECIFICALLY THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS PEER GROUP COMPARISONS FROM SURVEY DATA FOR OTHER HEALTH SYSTEMS, RECOMMENDATIONS FROM AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS FOR EACH POSITION. IN EACH INSTANCE THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS REACH A CONSENSUS BASED ON THE COMBINATION OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION, AND THE COMMITTEE SETS A BASE SALARY LEVEL FOR EACH KEY EMPLOYEE. PERFORMANCE BASED VARIABLE COMPENSATION NUMEROUS PERFORMANCE GOALS ARE QUANTITATIVE IN NATURE, RESULTING IN A PERFORMANCE BASED VARIABLE COMPENSATION COMPONENT THAT IS WEIGHTED TOWARD ATTAINING NGHS BOARD-APPROVED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ARE ESTABLISHED THROUGH A FORMAL PLANNING PROCESS INVOLVING BOARD AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE BOARD APPROVES THESE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR. OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE CASH AWARDS AS A FORMULA DRIVEN PERCENTAGE OF BASE SALARY LEVELS BASED ON ACHIEVEMENT AND PREDETERMINED INDIVIDUAL OBJECTIVES. BENEFITS AND RETENTION PROGRAMS BENEFIT CATEGORIES AND AMOUNTS ARE DETERMINED BY A COMPARISON PROCESS SIMILAR TO DETERMINING BASE SALARIES WITH POSITIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS SIMILAR TO NGHS. INCLUDED IN BENEFITS ARE RETIREMENT PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE RETENTION AND PROGRESS TOWARD LONG-TERM GOALS WITHIN NGHS' MISSION.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATISTICS ARE FILED QUARTERLY WITH DIGITAL ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION, LLC (DAC BOND). DAC BOND SERVES AS A DISCLOSURE DISSEMINATION AGENT FOR ISSUERS OF MUNICIPAL BONDS ELECTRONICALLY POSTING AND TRANSMITTING INFORMATION TO REPOSITORIES AND INVESTORS. ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -9,097,051. INTERCOMPANY FORGIVENESS 1,241,532. MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -6,236,408. PARTNERSHIP INCOME NOT ON BOOKS -100,571. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -14,192,498.
  FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LOCATED IN THE NORTHEASTERN SECTION OF THE STATE IN HALL COUNTY, NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER (NGMC) IS A 557-BED NOT-FOR-PROFIT REGIONAL REFERRAL FACILITY THAT PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ACUTE CARE AND SPECIALTY SERVICES. THROUGH ITS ROLE AS A REGIONAL SAFETY NET HOSPITAL, NGMC SERVES THE AREA'S LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. APPROXIMATELY HALF OF NGMC'S PATIENTS COME FROM OUTSIDE OF HALL COUNTY. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, NGMC REINVESTS ALL FUNDS IN EXCESS OF OPERATING EXPENSES INTO HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES NO OPERATING FUNDS FROM HALL OR OTHER COUNTIES SERVED, AND SERVICES ARE FUNDED BY REVENUE GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS. NGMC PROVIDED INDIGENT CARE TO HALL COUNTY RESIDENTS AT A COST OF $15,647,060 MILLION IN 2011, WITH ANOTHER $10,937,273 MILLION PROVIDED TO REGIONAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE HALL COUNTY. THE MEDICAL CENTER'S CHARITY CARE POLICY PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UP TO 300 PERCENT OF THE POVERTY LEVEL - DOUBLE THE AMOUNT GENERALLY PROVIDED BY OTHER HOSPITALS ACROSS THE STATE. THE HOSPITAL IS A KEY PARTICIPANT AND FISCAL SPONSOR IN PROGRAMS AIMED AT TREATING LOW-INCOME AND UNINSURED PATIENTS, INCLUDING THE GOOD NEWS CLINICS, THE LARGEST FREE HEALTH CARE CLINIC IN GEORGIA, AND HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (HAI), A LOCAL SERVICE THAT MATCHES FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE PATIENTS TO SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO CARE, AMONG OTHER SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY: - LOCATED IN GEORGIA'S FASTEST GROWING REGION, THE 61-YEAR-OLD HOSPITAL HAS EXPANDED CONSIDERABLY IN RECENT YEARS TO MEET DEMAND AND UPDATE ITS AGING PLANT, INVESTING A QUARTER OF A BILLION DOLLARS IN ITS FACILITIES; - NGMC'S QUALITY OF CARE IS OFTEN AWARDED, AND THE HOSPITAL RANKS AMONG THE TOP IN THE STATE FOR CARDIAC SERVICES; - SINCE 2000, NGMC HAS PROVIDED NEARLY THREE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE SET FORTH IN REQUIREMENTS BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR NEW SERVICES, AND, UNLIKE MANY GEORGIA NOT-FOR-FOR PROFIT HOSPITALS HELD TO THE SAME REQUIREMENTS, NGMC DOES NOT RECEIVE TAX FUNDING FROM ITS LOCAL COUNTY TO HELP FUND INDIGENT CARE TO AREA RESIDENTS; - NGMC IS THE PRIMARY HOSPITAL FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS IN GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY AND THROUGHOUT THE REGION IN COUNTIES SUCH AS BANKS, LUMPKIN, AND WHITE, WHERE MANY KEY MEDICAL SPECIALTIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER IN CALENDAR YEAR 2010, THE LATEST DATA AVAILABLE, NGMC WAS FIFTH IN THE STATE FOR NET UNCOMPENSATED CARE. NGMC PROVIDED INDIGENT CARE TO HALL COUNTY RESIDENTS AT A COST OF $15,647,060 MILLION IN 2011, WITH ANOTHER $10,937,273 MILLION PROVIDED TO REGIONAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE HALL COUNTY. NGMC RECEIVES NO LOCAL TAX REVENUE FROM HALL COUNTY (OR ANY COUNTIES SERVED IN REGION 2) TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OR CARE PROVIDED TO INDIGENT RESIDENTS, UNLIKE A NUMBER OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS. NGMC SERVES AS A FINANCIAL ENGINE FOR ITS LOCAL ECONOMY. IN 2009 (LATEST NUMBERS AVAILABLE), THE HOSPITAL GENERATED NEARLY A BILLION DOLLARS IN REVENUE FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY, ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY THE GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, WHICH APPLIED AN ECONOMIC MULTIPLIER TO THE HOSPITAL'S DIRECT EXPENDITURES TO ACCOUNT FOR THE "RIPPLE" EFFECT THE HOSPITAL'S SPENDING HAS ON OTHER SECTORS OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY. APPLYING AN EMPLOYMENT MULTIPLIER, THE REPORT FOUND THAT THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINED MORE THAN 8,000 JOBS IN 2009 IN ADDITION TO THE MORE THAN 4,000 EMPLOYED DIRECTLY BY NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM. UNDER THE IRS LAW, A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, CLASSIFIED AS A 501(C)(3) CHARITY, IS REQUIRED TO: HAVE A MISSION THAT WILL BENEFIT ITS COMMUNITY; REINVEST ALL SURPLUS FUNDS IN THE ORGANIZATION IN A WAY THAT BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY; COMPENSATE EXECUTIVES, CONTRACTORS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAIR MARKET VALUE; REMAIN ACCOUNTABLE TO THE COMMUNITY; REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS FOR OR AGAINST CANDIDATES; REFRAIN FROM LOBBYING AS A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS ACTIVITIES; AND, REMAIN FINANCIALLY ACCOUNTABLE TO THE COMMUNITY BY NOT ALLOWING ANY PORTION OF ITS NET EARNINGS TO BENEFIT ANY PRIVATE SHAREHOLDER OR INDIVIDUAL. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, NGMC CARRIES ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE IRS IN 1969: . OPERATE A FULL-TIME EMERGENCY ROOM THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY; - NGMC OPERATES THE 2ND BUSIEST ER IN GEORGIA. IN 2011, APPROXIMATELY 25% OF ALL NGMC'S EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS WERE MADE BY SELF-PAY PATIENTS. . PROVIDE NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES TO ANYONE ABLE TO PAY; - NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, ADVANCED SPECIALTY AND PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY, SERVING ALMOST 700,000 PEOPLE IN MORE THAN 13 COUNTIES. IN FY2011, NGMC'S PAYOR MIX WAS 50% MEDICARE/MEDICAID, 36% COMMERCIAL INSURANCE AND 12% SELF-PAY. . PARTICIPATE IN MEDICAID AND MEDICARE; - 50% OF PATIENTS SERVED BY NGMC IN FY10 WERE MEDICAID AND MEDICARE PATIENTS. . CREATE A GOVERNING BOARD THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES; - MORE THAN 75 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN GOVERNANCE THROUGH NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, NGMC AND OTHER SUBSIDIARY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. . ALLOW MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO ANY PROFESSIONAL WHO IS QUALIFIED AND APPLIES; AND, - NGMC HAS A MEDICAL STAFF OF MORE THAN 500 PHYSICIANS REPRESENTING NUMEROUS ADVANCED SPECIALTIES SUCH AS GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY, ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, CARDIAC SURGERY, CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, NEONATOLOGY AND PERINATOLOGY. . REINVEST SURPLUS FUNDS IN OPERATIONS. - AS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, NGMC AND ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, REINVEST ALL REVENUE GENERATED ABOVE OPERATING EXPENSES INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH NEW FACILITIES, SUCH AS THE NORTH PATIENT TOWER AND WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S PAVILION, AND IN NEW ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, SUCH AS THE REGION'S FIRST 3T MRI, THE STATE'S FIRST STEREOTAXIS ODYSSEY MAGNETIC CATHETERIZATION SYSTEM AND REGION 2'S ONLY HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY CHAMBER. NGMC PARTICIPATES IN THE INDIGENT CARE TRUST FUND (ICTF), A 20-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM THAT EXPANDS MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND SERVICES, SUPPORTS RURAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES THAT SERVE THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT AND FUNDS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICALLY INDIGENT GEORGIANS. GEORGIA'S DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE ICTF, AND ASSISTS HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS THAT CARE FOR HIGH PROPORTIONS OF MEDICAID, UNINSURED AND/OR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS. IN 2011, NGMC RECEIVED $10,412,862 IN NET FUNDS ALLOCATED THROUGH THE ICTF, UPL, AND DSH PROGRAM TO PARTIALLY OFFSET A FINANCIAL LOSS OF $41.5 MILLION IN COST THE MEDICAL CENTER INCURRED TREATING UNINSURED AND MEDICAID PATIENTS.
    COMMUNITY BENEFITS SITUATED IN A REGION WITH AN UNINSURED RATE THAT IS HIGHER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE, AREA HEALTH CONSUMERS CAN FACE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS IN AFFORDING CARE. NGMC HAS SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTED TO LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES, PRIMARILY THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF THE GOOD NEWS CLINICS AND HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (HAI). GOOD NEWS CLINICS WITHIN HALL COUNTY, THERE ARE SEVERAL LOW-COST ALTERNATIVES TO HELP PEOPLE AVOID CHOOSING THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. SERVING AS THE LARGEST FREE CLINIC IN GEORGIA, THE GOOD NEWS CLINICS OFFERS PRIMARY MEDICAL, OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES AND DENTAL CARE, AS WELL AS MEDICATIONS TO INDIGENT, HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AT OR BELOW 150 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL IN HALL COUNTY WHO HAVE NO HEALTHCARE INSURANCE AND CANNOT AFFORD HIS OR HER MEDICAL CARE. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE, EVEN THOUGH THE CLINIC RECEIVES NO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING. PATIENTS WHO NEED SPECIALTY CARE ARE REFERRED TO HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE. SINCE 1999, NGMC HAS PROVIDED $3,247,030 IN SUPPORT OF GOOD NEWS CLINICS AND AN AVERAGE ANNUAL SUPPORT OF $299,095 FROM FY2007-2011. IN 2011, NGMC CONTRIBUTED OVER $265,000 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT. HALL COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY'S HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN 2003, HALL COUNTY'S HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (HAI) IS A REFERRAL SERVICE FOUNDED BY THE HALL COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY THAT MATCHES FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE PATIENTS TO PHYSICIANS WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO PROVIDE FREE TREATMENT TO PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR SERVICES, PROVIDES HELP WITH OBTAINING MEDICATIONS AND OFFERS ANCILLARY SERVICES SUCH AS X-RAYS AND TRANSLATION SERVICES. HAI ALSO PROVIDES ANCILLARY SERVICES AND OUTREACH EDUCATION FOR ITS COMMUNITY, AND COLLABORATES WITH OTHER MEDICAL CENTERS, SUCH AS NGMC. IN 2011, APPROXIMATELY 1,800 PEOPLE WERE ASSISTED WITH NEEDED MEDICAL CARE THROUGH HAI. TO QUALIFY FOR ITS SERVICES, A PATIENT'S INCOME MUST BE AT OR BELOW 150 PERCENT FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AND HAVE NO MEDICAL INSURANCE. THE PATIENT MUST LIVE IN HALL COUNTY AND MUST BE REFERRED BY A PHYSICIAN THAT IS IN THE HAI NETWORK. FIRST CONCEIVED IN 1998, THE NEED FOR THE PROGRAM WAS LARGELY DETERMINED BY A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED BY HEALTHY HALL, A COALITION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING NGMC. SINCE ITS LAUNCH, THE HOSPITAL HAS FISCALLY CONTRIBUTED TO HAI. SPECIFICALLY, IN 2011, OVER $14 MILLION IN DONATED HOSPITAL SERVICES WAS PROVIDED TO LOW INCOME, UNINSURED PATIENTS THROUGH HEALTH ACCESS. IN ADDITION, SINCE 2005, HAI HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN $1,213,000 FROM THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION. OTHER HAI PARTNERS INCLUDE THE HALL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND MEDLINK OF GAINESVILLE, A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER. IN 2006, HEALTHCARE GEORGIA FOUNDATION NAMED THE HAI PROGRAM "COMMUNITY SERVICE COLLABORATIVE OF THE YEAR." NGMC ALSO PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN FUNDING A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC AT THE HALL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN FY11, NGMC CONTRIBUTED OVER $1.2 MILLION. IN FY11, NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVED A NATIONAL CHARITABLE HEALTHCARE AWARD FROM JACKSON HEALTHCARE FOR COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT OF GOOD NEWS CLINICS AND HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE. ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS NGMC VALUES COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF AREA CITIZENS. NGMC DEMONSTRATES ITS VALUE FOR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MANY PARTNERSHIPS RANGING FROM SERVING AS LEAD AGENCY OF THE SAFE KIDS COALITION OF GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY, TO PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, TO HELPING REACH AT-RISK POPULATIONS IN NEED OF HEALTHCARE. IN FY11, OVER $4.4 MILLION WAS PROVIDED IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS/OUTREACH. COMMUNITY EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED THROUGH FREE COMMUNITY LECTURES, VARIOUS SUPPORT GROUPS, AND THE SEMI-ANNUAL HEALTH MAGAZINE, COMMUNICARE. PRESENTATIONS WERE MADE THROUGH THE SPEAKER'S BUREAU, AND NGMC ALSO OFFERED SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES, AS WELL AS LIVING LIGHTER, A WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM. IN FY11, MORE THAN 600 NGMC VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 61,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS, EQUIVALENT TO 36 FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AND A VALUE OF OVER $1.3 MILLION. WHILE THESE FIGURES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE QUANTITATIVE PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT, THEY SHOW THE DEPTH OF SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY GIVES NGMC. THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH SYSTEM AND RAISES FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATING EXPENSES ARE SUPPORTED BY NGMC SO THAT DONATED FUNDS CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT NGMC PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES. FOLLOWING ARE ITEMS OF INTEREST TO NOTE: - SINCE 1997, OVER $2.2 MILLION HAS BEEN RAISED FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THROUGH THE MEDICAL CENTER OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT. - THE 2010 MEDICAL CENTER OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT, HELD IN FY11, RAISED OVER $186,000 TO BENEFIT THE HALL COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AED PROGRAM AND THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGIONAL STEMI PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING CARDIAC EQUIPMENT FOR GAINESVILLE CITY AND HALL COUNTY SCHOOLS AND GEORGIA'S REGION II EMS. - THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION AND THE W.A.T.C.H. (WE ARE TARGETING COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE) EMPLOYEE-GIVING CLUB RECEIVED THE 2011 SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY AWARD FOR BEST EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM FROM THE GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S GEORGIA ASSOCIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS. W.A.T.C.H. MEMBERS HAVE DONATED MORE THAN $4 MILLION TO SUPPORT THE HEALTHY JOURNEY CAMPAIGN SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 2000. SAFE KIDS COALITION WORKS TO KEEP KIDS SAFE THE GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY SAFE KIDS COALITION, LED BY NGMC, IS PART OF THE NATIONAL SAFE KIDS CAMPAIGN, THE FIRST AND ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY TO THE PREVENTION OF UNINTENTIONAL CHILDHOOD INJURY, WHICH IS THE NATION'S NUMBER ONE KILLER OF CHILDREN AGES 14 AND UNDER. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AFFORDABLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CAR SEATS AND BIKE HELMETS TO AREA CHILDREN IN NEED. WORKING WITH A COALITION MADE UP OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, AREA SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND OTHERS, SAFE KIDS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS THAT TEACH CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES. SAFE KIDS CONTINUED THE WORK OF INJURY PREVENTION FOR FAMILIES IN THE HALL COUNTY COMMUNITY IN 2011 THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION AND THE HEALTHY JOURNEY CAMPAIGN. IN FY11, MEMBERS OF THE GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY SAFE KIDS COALITION PROVIDED OVER 300 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT REACHED AN ESTIMATED 51,000 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, OVER 3,000 SAFETY DEVICES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES WHO WERE IN NEED OF THEM. GETTING OLDER AND BETTER WORKSHOP OVER 200 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE GETTING OLDER AND BETTER WORKSHOP IN MAY AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN GAINESVILLE AND THE SPOUT SPRINGS LIBRARY IN FLOWERY BRANCH. THIS EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY THE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY, PROVIDED BY NGMC, AND FEATURED SPEAKERS ON SURGICAL AND NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS FOR JOINT PAIN. SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS IN FY11, NGMC SPONSORED OR MADE A DONATION TO OVER 15 COMMUNITY AGENCIES SERVING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS, RANGING FROM SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION. SPONSORSHIPS/DONATIONS TOTALED OVER $30,000 IN FY11.
    EMPLOYEES LEAD THE WAY: UNITED WAY PACESETTER & MORE NGMC COMPLETED ITS 2011 UNITED WAY CORNERSTONE CAMPAIGN 9/11. NGHS EMPLOYEES CONTRIBUTED OVER $136,000 TO UNITED WAY AS A CORNERSTONE COMPANY. THIS IS 13% MORE THAN LAST YEAR AND $18,000 MORE THAN NGHS HAS EVER CONTRIBUTED AS AN ORGANIZATION. NGMC EMPLOYEES ARE VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEERING AT THE GOOD NEWS CLINICS, IN THEIR CHURCHES ON MISSION TRIPS AND FOR COMMUNITY AGENCIES SUCH AS THE HUMANE SOCIETY AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. WHEN IT COMES TO SUPPORTING THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION'S EMPLOYEE GIVING CLUB, W.A.T.C.H. (WE ARE TARGETING COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE), OVER 2,300 EMPLOYEES DONATED OVER $413,000 IN FY11. FLOYD HIGDON OF NGMC PLANT OPERATIONS RECEIVED THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS' HELPING HANDS AWARD AT THEIR ANNUAL GALA. FLOYD HAS SERVED ON THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR OVER FIVE YEARS. IN 2009, HE RECEIVED THEIR PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR 1,400 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND FOR ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER EFFORTS WITH HIS CHURCH AND OVERSEAS MISSIONS. GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL APPOINTED DEB BAILEY, BSN, MSN, NGMC DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, TO THE GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING. SHE SERVES ON THE HEALTH COMMITTEE OF THE GEORGIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS WELL AS GEORGIA PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION AND NURSING EDUCATION STUDY GROUP. DOUG CARTER, NGMC'S BOARD CHAIRMAN, SERVED AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GEORGIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN 2011 CAROL BURRELL, NGMC'S CEO, WAS NAMED TO THE ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE'S TOP 100 NAMES AND FACES TO KNOW IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY. BLOOD DRIVES NGMC EMPLOYEES DONATED OVER 311 UNITS OF BLOOD IN FY11, BENEFITTING OVER 900 INDIVIDUALS. SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS NGMC EMPLOYEES ALSO TURNED OUT IN FULL FORCE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS THE AMERICAN HEART WALK, MARCH OF DIMES' WALKAMERICA AND AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S RELAY FOR LIFE, AVERAGING PARTICIPATION OF 200-300 PER EVENT. TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER STUDENTS NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORTS THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF NURSES AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. - NGMC IS A TRAINING SITE FOR HANDICAPPED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WORK IN THE AREAS OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, NUTRITIONAL SERVICES, PHARMACY AND LINENS. 21 STUDENTS AND 3 INSTRUCTORS PARTICIPATED IN FY11. - 64 STUDENTS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED IN THE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN FY11. - NGMC PARTNERS WITH LANIER TECH TO HOUSE A RADIOLOGY TECH PROGRAM AND HELPS FUND FACULTY; ALSO PROVIDES 2 PC LABS AND CLASSROOM SPACE FOR LANIER TECH'S LPN PROGRAM. - 94 JOB SHADOWS WERE PLACED AT NGMC DURING FY11, ALLOWING HIGH SCHOOL AND POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS FROM AREA SCHOOLS TO SHADOW PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE STAFF.
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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
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1694090
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

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


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity







(1) RIVER PLACE MEDICAL OFFICE PLAZA I LLC
743 SPRING STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA30501
58-1694090 		RENTAL GA 2,060,441 17,891,717 N/A
(2) NORTHEAST GA SPECIALTY GROUP LLC
743 SPRING STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA30501
26-0556238 		HEALTHCARE CLINICS GA 0 0 N/A
(3) NGHS QUICKCARE LLC
743 SPRING STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA30501
20-5064238 		HEALTHCARE CLINICS GA 0 0 N/A
(4) THE BRASELTON CLINIC LLC
743 SPRING STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA30501
26-0556190 		HEALTHCARE CLINICS GA 0 0 N/A
(5) NORTHEAST GEORGIA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH LLC
743 SPRING STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA30501
58-2608332 		OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE GA 0 0 N/A


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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER

743 SPRING STREET

GAINESVILLE,GA30501
58-1694098 		HEALTHCARE GA 501(C)(3) LINE 3 NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
 
No
(2) NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC

743 SPRING STREET

GAINESVILLE,GA30501
58-2078064 		HEALTHCARE GA 501(C)(3) LINE 11B, II NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
 
No
(3) THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

743 SPRING STREET

GAINESVILLE,GA30501
58-1694820 		FUNDRAISING GA 501(C)(3) LINE 7 NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC
 
 
No








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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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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












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) NORTHEAST GA HEALTH PARTNERS LLC
743 SPRING STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA30501
58-2131807 		PPO DEVELOPMENT GA N/A
 C 429,034 5,216 100.000 %
(2) STRATEGIC PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC
743 SPRING STREET
GAINESVILLE,GA30501
26-0342081 		PHYSICIAN SUPPORT SERVICES GA N/A
 C   14,887 100.000 %










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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
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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) NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS LLC

 B 181,175  
(2) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

 B 1,186,844  
(3) THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC

 C 1,186,844  
(4) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

 C 26,675,133  
(5) NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIAN GROUP INC

 B 25,252,426  
(6) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

 C 1,065,045  
(7) THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC

 B 1,065,045  
(8) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

 D 103,634  
(9) THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC

 E 103,634  
(10) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

 C 1,547,498  
(11) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

 C 4,635,302  
(12) NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIAN GROUP INC

 B 4,635,302  
(13) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

 K 17,341,144  
(14) NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

 O 49,908  
(15) NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS LLC

 P 49,908  
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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






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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