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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM
Employer identification number
62-1636465
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.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
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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.)
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e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(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?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
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)..
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Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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.).
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM
Employer identification number
62-1636465
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990
FORM 990, PART X, BALANCE SHEET CERTAIN BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS HAVE BEEN RECLASSIFIED FOR BETTER COMPARISON TO THE CURRENT YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
REVENUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PHYSICIANS AND OTHER PROVIDERS WITHIN THESE CORPORATIONS WHO PROVIDE INDISPENSIBLE SERVICES TO PATIENTS OF WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM. THERE ARE ALSO FUNDS AND SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED THAT DO NOT MEET THE SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS OF THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS, SUCH AS CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF "RESTRICTED TO ONE OR MORE OF THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THE TABLE IN PART I, LINE 7" OF SCHEDULE H. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM IS A PUBLIC TRUST. FROM KINGSPORT TO BRISTOL, FROM SNEEDVILLE TO NORTON, THE MEMBER HOSPITALS OF OUR ORGANIZATION WERE BORN OF THEIR COMMUNITIES' COMMITMENT TO SUPERIOR HEALTH CARE FOR THEIR CITIZENS. WE OFFER A VAST ARRAY OF MEDICAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS IN NORTHEAST TENNESSEE AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA. IN 2012, WE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 55,613 PATIENTS IN A BED, 208,013 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS, 236,437 OUTPATIENT REGISTRATIONS (EXCLUDING ER), 2,021 NEWBORN DELIVERIES, 23,162 SURGERIES, AND 272,672 PHYSICIAN OFFICE VISITS. WELLMONT IS A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. SIX TAX-EXEMPT COMMUNITY BASED HOSPITALS - BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (BRISTOL, TENN.), HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (KINGSPORT, TENN.), LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL (BIG STONE GAP, VA.), HANCOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL (SNEEDVILLE, TENN.), MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (NORTON, VA.) AND LEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (PENNINGTON GAP, VA.) - ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CORPORATION. BUT EVEN AS OUR SERVICE AREA SPANS MULTIPLE STATES AND OUR REVENUE IS REPORTED IN THE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, WE REMAIN A COMMUNITY-OWNED HEALTH SYSTEM. IT IS OUR MISSION TO DELIVER SUPERIOR HEALTH CARE WITH COMPASSION TO THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. IT IS OUR VISION TO DELIVER THE BEST HEALTH CARE ANYWHERE. CONSISTENT WITH THIS MISSION, WE HAVE WORKED TOWARD IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY'S ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, EDUCATING OUR REGION'S CAREGIVERS, IMPROVING THE HEALTH STATUS OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE AREAS WE SERVE. OVERALL, WE RETURNED MORE THAN 44,616,485 IN BENEFITS TO OUR REGION, INCLUDING 32,960,400 OF COSTS FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS AND UNCOMPENSATED CARE FOR OTHER PATIENTS AND 11,656,085 FOR OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OUTLINED BELOW. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES FOR FORM 990 SCHEDULE H REPORTING PURPOSES AND THE AMOUNTS REFLECTED ABOVE ARE NOT INCLUSIVE OF RESOURCES DESCRIBED IN WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT AS THE ABOVE AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE H. WE ARE MINDFUL OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS ONE OF THE REGION'S LARGEST EMPLOYERS. 5,714 FAMILIES COUNT ON US FOR THEIR LIVELIHOODS. CITIES AND COUNTIES THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA RELY ON US AS A DRIVER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. IT IS OUR DUTY AS A CORPORATE CITIZEN TO SUPPORT THOSE ENDEAVORS AND CAUSES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR REGION. AND WE ALSO RECOGNIZE IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CARE FOR THOSE IN NEED - REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IT IS OUR COMMITMENT - INDEED, IT IS OUR MISSION - TO SUPPORT THE CAUSES AND DEVELOP THE INITIATIVES THAT WILL PROPEL OUR COMMUNITIES TOWARD A BETTER, BRIGHTER, HEALTHIER AND MORE VIBRANT FUTURE. SERVING THE UNDERSERVED REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, ETHNICITY OR ABILITY TO PAY, WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM'S HOSPITALS TREAT ALL PATIENTS FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY CONDITIONS. RECOGNIZING THAT SOME PATIENTS CANNOT AFFORD ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES, WELLMONT PROVIDED CARE FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS, WRITING OFF 58,085,229 OF CHARGES AND INCURRING COST OF 16,056,711. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES FOR FORM 990 SCHEDULE H REPORTING PURPOSES AND THE AMOUNTS REFLECTED ABOVE ARE NOT INCLUSIVE OF RESOURCES DESCRIBED IN WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT AS THE ABOVE AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE H. OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES INCLUDE: OUR HEALTH SYSTEM, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GRANT FROM SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE TRI-CITIES, WAS ABLE TO FUND THE COST OF MAMMOGRAMS FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED WOMEN WHO WERE UNDERINSURED OR UNINSURED. PROJECT ACCESS TO BREAST CARE IS DESIGNED TO REACH WOMEN WHO LIVE IN HAWKINS, SULLIVAN, WASHINGTON, JOHNSON, UNICOI, HANCOCK, CARTER AND GREENE COUNTIES IN TENNESSEE AND WOMEN IN SCOTT COUNTY, VA. TO QUALIFY, WOMEN MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 35 AND 49 AND EITHER BE UNINSURED AND FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR A MAMMOGRAM OR INSURED AND HAVE A HIGH DEDUCTIBLE AND/OR CO-PAY THAT MAKES IT FINANCIALLY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN A MAMMOGRAM. HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDED DRUGS AND SUPPLIES AT A DIRECT COST OF 7,482 TO FRIENDS IN NEED HEALTH CLINIC. THE KINGSPORT-BASED CLINIC PROVIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO THE WORKING POOR AND THOSE WITHOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE. BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES SUPPLIES AND OTHER VARIOUS ITEMS VALUED AT 18,220 TO HEALING HANDS HEALTH CENTER IN BRISTOL, TENN., WHICH PROVIDES QUALITY HEALTH CARE TO THE WORKING POOR. DR. DAVE ARNOLD SERVES AS THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF HEALING HANDS HEALTH CENTER IN BRISTOL, TENN. AND HIS SALARY AND BENEFITS ARE PAID BY WELLMONT PHYSICIANS SERVICES, A TAXABLE SUBSIDIARY OF WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM. THE WELLMONT FOUNDATION FUNDED THE PURCHASE OF SEVERAL HUNDRED INFANT CAR SEATS FOR NEWBORNS WHOSE FAMILIES COULDN'T AFFORD THEM. TRAINING AND EDUCATING OUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT SUCCEED IN OUR MISSION WITHOUT CONTINUALLY REINVESTING IN OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE - OUR PEOPLE. TO THAT END, WE SUPPORTED THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AT A DIRECT COST OF 6,262,419. RECENT INITIATIVES INCLUDE: WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM PROVIDED AND PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL FORMAL TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY'S INTERNSHIP AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. OUR CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALED 1,694,573 IN SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL'S JAMES H. QUILLEN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM CONTINUES TO WELCOME OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY'S DEBUSK COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. THE STUDENTS PERFORM CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN WELLMONT HOSPITALS AS THEY MOVE TOWARD BECOMING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DOCTORS. THE STUDENTS, WHO RECEIVE FREE HOUSING ON THE CAMPUS OF MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, COMPLETE THEIR CORE CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN WELLMONT'S MOUNTAIN REGION HOSPITALS - MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL, LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL AND LEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. THE STUDENTS PERFORM SUBSPECIALTY ROTATIONS AT HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER AND BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND PRIMARY CORE ROTATIONS AT HAWKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. OUR CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALED 581,419 IN SUPPORT OF THE DEBUSK COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM AND LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY'S DEBUSK COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE ALSO PARTNER TO PROVIDE THE WELLMONT ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM AT HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, ONE OF JUST 33 SUCH PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY TO HELP TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS. OUR CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALED 479,678 IN SUPPORT OF THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY'S DEBUSK COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM CONTINUES TO EXERT TREMENDOUS EFFORT TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL USE OF AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD. THIS NATIONAL MANDATE CREATES TREMENDOUS EFFICIENCIES FOR CAREGIVERS, ENHANCES PATIENT CARE AND ULTIMATELY IMPROVES PATIENT SAFETY BY REDUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH PAPER DOCUMENTATION AS WELL AS INCREASING THE SECURITY AND SHARING OF DATA AMONG PROVIDERS. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM HAS MADE AVAILABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES, MEDICAL STAFF, MEMBERS OF AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS AND INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. SOME OF THOSE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDED: -SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA EMS COUNCIL SYMPOSIUM; PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO EMS PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION; -ANNUAL STROKE SYMPOSIUM; OPEN TO WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM PHYSICIANS AND STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY; -ANNUAL CRITICAL CARE AND TRAUMA CONFERENCE; OPEN TO WELLMONT PHYSICIANS AND STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY; -ANNUAL CARDIOVASCULAR SUMMIT; OPEN TO WELLMONT PHYSICIANS AND STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY; -REGULAR EDUCATION FOR CLINICAL STAFF ON TOPICS INCLUDING CPR PROGRAMS, ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT, PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT AND ADVANCED TRAUMA COURSE FOR NURSING. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM SUPPORTS A NURSE EXTERN PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES NURSING STAFF THAT HAVE COMPLETED A DEGREE BUT NOT YET PASSED BOARD CERTIFICATION. THIS PROVIDES INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE FOR NEW NURSES, WHO ARE SUPERVISED BY BOARD CERTIFIED NURSES DURING THIS TIME. THE EXTERNS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WORK FOR WELLMONT AFTER EARNING THEIR CERTIFICATION. AT A DIRECT COST OF 368,396, OUR ORGANIZATION STAFFED AND MAINTAINED A MEDICAL LIBRARY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES, MEDICAL STAFF AND MEMBERS OF AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE WITH THE LATEST RESEARCH FINDINGS AND THINKING. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM A
OFFICERS WHO CANNOT BE REACHED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9
ELIZABETH WARD (THROUGH 11/06/11)
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM'S FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THREE INDIVIDUALS OF WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM (THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, THE CORPORATE CONTROLLER, AND THE MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING) AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ARISING FROM THE INITIAL REVIEW ARE ADDRESSED TO ENSURE THE RETURN IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. ANY CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS ARE IDENTIFIED, REVISED IN THE RETURN, AND REVIEWED BY THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS THEY ARISE. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM ALSO HAS A POLICY ON BUSINESS PRACTICES THAT DISCUSSES CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND INFORMS THE WORKFORCE TO DISCLOSE ANY ISSUES TO THE COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT SERVICES DEPARTMENT, FOR RESOLUTION. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM ALSO USES A HOTLINE THAT ALLOWS ANONYMOUS REPORTING OF POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATIONS FOR INVESTIGATION BY THE COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION OF MARGARET DENARVAEZ, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM IS REVIEWED, APPROVED AND DOCUMENTED BY THE WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION, THESE BODIES USE COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION. ALL COMPENSATION DELIBERATIONS AND REVIEWS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. THE LAST COMPENSATION DELIBERATION AND REVIEW PROCESS FOR MARGARET DENARVAEZ WAS COMPLETED MARCH 15, 2011.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM ARE REVIEWED, APPROVED AND DOCUMENTED BY THE WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, AND COMPENSATION IS BASED ON SURVEYS/STUDIES AND THEN APPROVED BY THE WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM CEO. IN ADDITION, THESE BODIES USE COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION. ALL COMPENSATION DELIBERATIONS AND REVIEWS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. THIS PROCESS IN COMPLETED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED THE SALARY AND MARKET COMPENSATION DATA FOR THE FOLLOWING OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ON NOVEMBER 17, 2011. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM SR. VP OF OPERATIONS - TRACEY P. MOFFAT WELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT AND CEO - JOHN HOWARD WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM SR. VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES - HAMLIN J. WILSON WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM SR. VP OF SYSTEM ADVANCEMENT - LOWELL TODD NORRIS BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PRESIDENT - BARTHOLOMEW A. HOVE HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER PRESIDENT - VIRGINIA FRANK REGIONAL VP VIRGINIA DIVISION - DAVID L. BRASH THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED THE SALARY AND MARKET COMPENSATION DATA FOR ELIZABETH WARD, WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM EXECUTIVE VP AND CFO, ON MARCH 15, 2011. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM USES ONE OR MORE OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE FOLLOWING OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM SR. VP OF FINANCE - ALICE POPE WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM SR. VP OF FINANCE - TODD J. DOUGAN WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - KENT PETTY WELLMONT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DIVISION PRESIDENT AND CEO - GREG NEAL
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND QUARTERLY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ELECTRONIC MUNICIPAL MARKET ACCESS WEBSITE.
GROUP RETURN METHOD
FORM 990, PAGE 7, PART VII
PARENT ORGANIZATION HAS FILED A CONSOLIDATED RETURN
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
INTERCOMPANY RESOLUTION ( 8,407,816) WPS ALLOCATION (14,148,022) CHANGE IN PENSION LIABILITY (10,494,687) UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS ( 8,166,903) UNREALIZED GAIN ON SWAP 1,806,676 JOINT VENTURES BEGINNING BALANCES 3,754,366 NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS ( 1,604,330) ----------- TOTAL CHANGES (37,260,716) ===========
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.