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(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? |
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JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER |
222783298 | 03 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
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JERSEY CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER |
223579538 | 03 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
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LIBERTY RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE INC (DBA) MHMC |
223284894 | 03 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
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GREENVILLE HOSPITAL |
220963805 | 03 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
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LIBERTY HOME CARE |
223327677 | 04 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
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| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 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. | ||||||
| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 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). | ||||||






| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.). | ||||||




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| COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT | CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | Liberty Healthcare System, Inc. ("Liberty") is a not for-profit holding company based in Hudson County, New Jersey. Liberty is the sole corporate member of a number of not for-profit entities and the sole shareholder of various other for-profit entities. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has recognized Liberty as a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 501(c)(3). Liberty's mission is Enhancing Life. These two words are our commitment to provide patients, their families and all in need, excellence in hospital and healthcare services and programs to enhance community health. To achieve this mission, Liberty, in collaboration with its physicians, nurses and staff, will: - provide a full range of clinical services for all, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or ability to pay including regional specialty and subspecialty care. - establish appropriate academic and clinical affiliations. - develop educational programs for medical students, physicians in residency training, nurses, EMT's-paramedics and other healthcare professionals. - build innovative relationships with other hospitals, FQHC's and other providers. - Liberty will be guided by volunteer boards of trustees, representing a diversity of community and business leaders, public officials, and healthcare and other professionals. Liberty provides the region with a wide range of health services, from high technology infant and adult care and the highest level of trauma care. Liberty Healthcare System affiliates include the Jersey City Medical Center: The Jersey City Medical Center ("JCMC") is a regional referral teaching hospital and a major teaching affiliate of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The hospital also operates the Cristie Kerr Women's Health Care. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has recognized Liberty and Jersey City Medical Center as tax-exempt organizations under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Pursuant to its charitable purposes, JCMC provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, or ability to pay. Moreover, JCMC operates consistently with the following criteria outlined in IRS Revenue Ruling 69-545: 1. Medically necessary healthcare services are provided to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, including charity care, self pay, Medicare, and Medicaid patients. 2. Emergency rooms are open 24 hours a day seven days a week, 365 days a year. 3. Open medical staffs are maintained, with privileges available to all qualified physicians. 4. Control of JCMC rests with its Board of Trustees and the Board of Trustees of Liberty Health. The Board is comprised of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the community. JCMC treats all adults and children regardless of age and of their ability to pay for services rendered. Liberty is one of the largest providers of charity care services in the state of New Jersey. JCMC is an affiliate of Liberty. Liberty is a not for-profit holding company based in Hudson County, New Jersey. The IRS has recognized Liberty as a tax-exempt organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Liberty's mission is enhancing life. Liberty provides patients, their families, and all in need excellence in hospital and healthcare services that enhance community health. To achieve this mission, Liberty collaborates with its physicians, nurses and staff to: - provide a full range of clinical services for all regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, or ability to pay. Our clinical services include regional specialty and subspecialty care. - establish appropriate academic and clinical affiliations. - develop educational programs for medical students, physicians in residency training, nurses, EMT's-paramedics and other healthcare professionals. - build innovative relationships with other hospitals and systems. - Liberty is guided by boards of trustees, representing a diversity of community and business leaders, public officials, and healthcare and other professionals. Jersey City Medical Center - Care Centers ================================ The Cristie Kerr Women's Health Center ------------------------------------------------------ Our new Cristie Kerr Women's Health Center opened in 2010 offering imaging and other diagnostic services to women in our community. The Center offers breast cancer screening programs including mammograms and education to women in the community regardless of ability to pay. The Center is the first full-service facility in Hudson County to provide detection, healing, support, and recovery services. The Epilepsy Center at Jersey City Medical Center ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Epilepsy Center at Jersey City Medical Center opened in 2010 and provides diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment plans on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Comprehensive Spine Institute ---------------------------------------- Our Comprehensive Spine Center was established in 2010 in recognition of a need in the community for this specialty service. This Center offers evaluation, diagnostic testing, and surgical intervention for a wide range of acute and non-surgical chronic disorders Outpatient Balance Center ----------------------------------- Our new Outpatient Balance Center was established to diagnose and treat individuals suffering from dizziness or balance problems. Our staff is trained to diagnose conditions through a series of relatively brief and non-invasive tests. We will interpret the test results and promptly share them with the patients' physician. Fannie E. Rippel Foundation Heart Institute (the "Institute") ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Institute features state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to provide exemplary outpatient cardiac care. The Institute provides two high-risk cardiac catheterization laboratories, a single plane and a three-dimensional bi-plane along with other critically important diagnostic technology. The Medical Center is the region's "high-risk" destination for patients. In 2011 we added Electrophysiology procedures in the Cath lab. JCMC is Hudson County's only full-service heart hospital. Cardiac services provided include: - angioplasty - diagnostic cardiac catheterization - intravascular ultrasound - pacemaker & implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy - minimally invasive vein harvesting and cardiac artery bypass graft - thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair - mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement - peripheral vascular procedures, including endo vascular procedures Port Authority Heroes of September 11 Trauma Center ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This regional Trauma Center is the state-designated level ii trauma center for Hudson County. In addition to serving the growing communities of Jersey City, the service covers Hudson County New Jersey Waterways, New jersey Turnpike, the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, and Liberty State Park. The Trauma Center provides 24 hour trauma surgeries for adults and children. The center has been active in all regional disasters including the 1993 and 2001 world trade center bombings; several train derailments, and various hazmat incidents. Outpatient Services -------------------------- JCMC operates an ambulatory care center adjacent to the hospital as well as two satellite clinics to ensure access to those most in need. Our outpatient service offerings include obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, dental, physical and speech therapy, and audiology. We provide needed outpatient services to special needs populations in our community, including the homeless and adults and children needing behavioral health services, HIV/AIDS patients, and those in need of dialysis. JCMC is the regional psychiatric referral center providing crisis intervention and evaluation, voluntary and involuntary in-patient services, community psychiatric outreach services and a full spectrum of outpatient psychiatric and addiction services. |
| COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT | CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | Volunteer Services ------------------------- JCMC has an active and diverse volunteer program providing companionship and support to patients of all ages hospitalized on our nursing floors, the emergency department, and other patient areas. The JCMC volunteers advocate for patient families and provide them with information and support. They also provide clerical and other support to our staff. Overall, JCMC admitted over 18,250 patients providing approximately 84,000 days of inpatient care. The emergency department delivered emergency medical care to over 84,800 individuals and our outpatient programs serviced over 181,000 visits. Community --------------- JCMC is actively engaged in community education including outreach to schools, churches and community groups addressing targeted, appropriate education needs. Health fairs are held annually in conjunction with businesses and community groups to provide a wide range of screening and education. A dinner with the doctor program was implemented in 2009 where doctors spoke to the community about various health issues. We also provide recurring safety programs in our community schools to educate children on wellness and bicycle safety. Our EMS service provides medical care at community events during the year. Awards and Designations =================== JCMC has been recognized for excellence in providing care and supporting the health and wellness of our community. The following is a listing of awards and designations afforded the medical center in recognition of its service: - "top NJ hospital" under 350 beds by Castle Connolly - joint commission gold standard - magnet award for nursing excellence - American Nurses Credentialing Center - only triple accredited EMS system in the United States (operations, dispatch, and education) - Leapfrog Award for quality - American Conference on Diversity - diversity excellence award - Hudson County Chamber - business leadership award - NJBIZ Innovation Organization Hero - JCMC EMS - finalist "hospital of the year" NJBIZ - Rotary Club of Jersey City - good corporate citizen award - state and county designated trauma center - state designated prenatal center - American Conference of Radiologists - ACR certification - state designated stroke center and recognized with a gold award - American Heart and Stroke Association |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION | CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11A | THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF THE LIBERTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. ("SYSTEM"); A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY (ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES) PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 WITH THE IRS. AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND SYSTEM INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING IN HOUSE-COUNSEL, VICE-PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP, INCLUDING THOSE INDIVIDUALS OUTLINED ABOVE FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL. A JOINT MEETING WAS THEN HELD WITH BOTH THE AUDIT, COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND THE COMPENSATION AND PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990. FOLLOWING THIS REVIEW THE FINAL FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY, ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE TAX RETURN WITH THE IRS. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION | CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12 | THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF THE LIBERTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. ("SYSTEM"). THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SYSTEM REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S VP RISK MANAGEMENT/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE FOR REVIEW. THEREAFTER THE VP RISK MANAGEMENT/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH CONTAINS INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BY INDIVIDUAL BASIS. THEREAFTER, THE VP RISK MANAGEMENT/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS ANY CONFLICT CONCERNS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT, COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION | CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15 | The organization is the parent entity of Liberty HealthCare System, Inc. ("System"). The Organization's Board of Trustees maintains a Compensation and Performance Committee (the "Committee") consisting entirely of independent trustees. The Committee has a written executive compensation philosophy which it follows when it reviews the compensation and benefits of senior management and key employees. The Committee approves the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Committee, approves the compensation of the Senior Vice-President and General Counsel, and the Chief Financial Officer. The Committee relies upon comparison data provided by a nationally recognized independent benefits consulting firm to determine fair market value. The Committee also reviews the compensation of other senior management and key employees as recommended by the Chief Executive Officer in consultation with the human resources department on the basis of comparison data provided by independent sources to determine fair market value. In performing these reviews, the Committee takes into account the total compensation payable to each individual, including both current and deferred compensation and all employee benefits, both qualified and non-qualified. The Committee's review is done annually. THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 WITH RESPECT TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE THREE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE SATISFIED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE APPLICABLE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY "ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION" CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION. THE ACTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS APPLIES TO CERTAIN system SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION | CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 16B | The organization adoptED a written joint venture policy in 2009. Prior to AND AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THIS POLICY the organization always utilized due diligence and certain procedures to ensure participation in a joint venture with a taxable entity does not jeopardize tax exempt status or impair any of its assets. These safeguards include but are not limited to assistance and advice from external legal counsel and professional tax advisors with expertise in healthcare and not-for-profit taxation. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION | CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY SECRETARY OF STATE. |
| COMPENSATION INFORMATION DISCLOSURE | CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J | Part VII and Schedule J reflect board members and officers receiving compensation from a related organization. Please note that this remuneration was for services rendered as full-time employees of THE related organization and not for services rendered as a board member or officer of this organization's board of trustees. |
| RELATED HOURS DISCLOSURE | CORE FORM, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B | THIS ORGANIZATION IS PART OF LIBERTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE SYSTEM INCLUDES BOTH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CERTAIN BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND/OR DIRECTORS LISTED ON CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THIS FORM 990 MAY HOLD SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH BOTH THIS ORGANIZATION AND OTHER AFFILIATES WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THE HOURS SHOWN ON THIS FORM 990 REPRESENT THE ESTIMATED HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. TO THE EXTENT THESE INDIVIDUALS SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SYSTEM, THEIR RESPECTIVE HOURS PER WEEK PER ORGANIZATION ARE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR PER WEEK. THE HOURS REFLECTED ON PART VII OF THIS FORM 990 FOR PAID OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REFLECT TOTAL HOURS WORKED PER WEEK ON BEHALF OF LIBERTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM; NOT SOLELY THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2 | THE TAXPAYER IS THE PARENT ENTITY IN A TAX-EXEMPT, INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITS THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TAXPAYER AND ALL AFFILIATES ANNUALLY. THE AUDIT, COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE SYSTEM ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE TAXPAYER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF ITS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION | SCHEDULE R, PART III | The organization reported $0 of total income derived by Liberty Healthcare Management in Schedule R, Part III of this Form 990. Total gross income of Liberty Healthcare Management was $21,544,467 in 2011; all of this income was derived from entities within the Liberty Healthcare System. |
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