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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Employer identification number
13-1740130
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
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
If the organization did not check a 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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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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..
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Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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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.)
..
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Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
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
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
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Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2013
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Employer identification number
13-1740130
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE I
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL CENTER IS A VOLUNTARY, NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORG. WHOSE MISSION IS TO OFFER ACUTE HEALTH CARE AND PREVENTIVE MEDICAL CARE TO ALL PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN, WORK IN OR VISIT WESTCHESTER.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE I
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL CENTER (THE "HOSPITAL") IS A 292 BED ACUTE CARE NOT-FOR PROFIT HOSPITAL SERVING THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN, WORK IN OR VISIT WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS. ALL CARE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR ABILITY TO PAY. THE HOSPITAL HAS A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE THAT HAS EARNED THE HOSPITAL ITS OUTSTANDING REPUTATION FOR HIGH-QUALITY, PATIENT CARE WITH DIRECT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THROUGHOUT ITS 120 YEAR HISTORY, THE HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO RAISE THE BAR FOR MODERN SOPHISTICATED HEALTH CARE, DELIVERING SERVICE IN A WARM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SETTING. THE HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO REDEFINE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROVIDING INNOVATIVE, CUTTING EDGE THERAPIES AND SUPERB PHYSICIANS AND CLINICIANS TO DELIVER CARE. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES ACUTE CARE INPATIENT, EMERGENCY AS WELL AS A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES. KEY CLINICAL SERVICES INCLUDE ADVANCED MATERNITY AND INTENSIVE NEONATAL CARE, CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION, ONCOLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, STROKE CARE, AND SPECIALIZED SURGICAL SERVICES INCLUDING ROBOTIC, VASCULAR AND BARIATRIC. THE APPROXIMATELY 889 PHYSICIANS ON THE MEDICAL STAFF PRIDE THEMSELVES ON PROVIDING ADVANCED, COMPASSIONATE CARE EVERY DAY TO THE PATIENTS THEY SERVE. THE HOSPITAL'S CANCER PROGRAM HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEON'S COMMISSION ON CANCER FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN CANCER CARE, AND THE HOSPITAL'S BREAST PROGRAM HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FOR BREAST CENTERS FOR QUALITY CARE AND OUTCOMES FOR BREAST PATIENTS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO OFFERS MANY OTHER ADVANCED AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES INCLUDING ROBOTIC, ORTHOPEDIC, ENDOCRINE, VASCULAR, SPINE AND BARIATRIC SURGERIES; A COMPREHENSIVE DIABETES EDUCATION AND TREATMENT PROGRAM, A LEVEL III NEONATAL UNIT, AN ANXIETY AND PHOBIA CLINIC, A SEIZURE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER AND A COMPREHENSIVE WOUND CARE CENTER. THE HOSPITAL IS THE ONLY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN NEW YORK STATE LICENSED TO PERFORM EMERGENCY AND ELECTIVE ANGIOPLASTY AND ITS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS THE BUSIEST IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY. DURING 2011 THE HOSPITAL APPLIED FOR AND IN 2012 WAS AWARDED MAGNET DESIGNATION AS A REFLECTION OF ITS NURSING PROFESSIONALISM, TEAMWORK, AND SUPERIORITY IN PATIENT CARE. MAGNET RECOGNITION IS DETERMINED BY THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER'S (ANCC) MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM, WHICH ENSURES THAT RIGOROUS STANDARDS FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE ARE MET. WITH THIS CREDENTIAL, THE HOSPITAL JOINS A SELECT GROUP OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. MAGNET DESIGNATION IS WIDELY CONSIDERED TO BE THE GOLD STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN NURSING CARE. TO ACHIEVE MAGNET RECOGNITION, HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS MUST PASS A RIGOROUS AND LENGTHY REVIEW PROCESS DEMANDING WIDESPREAD PARTICIPATION FROM LEADERSHIP AND STAFF AND INCLUDING EXTENSIVE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION TO DEMONSTRATE QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE EVIDENCE RELATED TO PATIENT CARE AND OUTCOMES. ORGANIZATIONS MUST ALSO COMPLETE A SEVERAL DAY COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE VISIT BY MAGNET SURVEYORS, WHICH FOR WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL OCCURRED IN JANUARY, 2012. MAGNET RECOGNITION HAS BEEN SHOWN TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC BENEFITS TO HOSPITALS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS - HIGHER PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH NURSE COMMUNICATION, AVAILABILITY OF HELP, AND RECEIPT OF DISCHARGE INFORMATION - LOWER RISK OF 30-DAY MORTALITY AND LOWER FAILURE TO RESCUE - HIGHER JOB SATISFACTION AMONG NURSES - LOWER NURSE REPORTS OF INTENTIONS TO LEAVE POSITION THE HOSPITAL IS ALSO AN ELEVEN-TIME WINNER OF THE CONSUMER'S CHOICE AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION, AND WAS NAMED THE FOURTH BEST PERFORMING HOSPITAL IN NEW YORK STATE FOR VALUE-BASED PURCHASING. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2013, THE JOINT COMMISSION NAMED THE HOSPITAL A TOP PERFORMER ON KEY QUALITY MEASURES. THE HOSPITAL HAS ALSO BEEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCED HOSPITALS NATIONALLY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
INPATIENT SERVICES THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES MEDICAL, SURGICAL, PEDIATRIC, MATERNITY AND OBSTETRIC AND LEVEL III NEONATAL SERVICES. IN 2013, THE HOSPITAL HAD APPROXIMATELY 16,600 INPATIENT ADMISSIONS AND PERFORMED APPROXIMATELY 4,600 INPATIENT SURGICAL PROCEDURES (INCLUDING ENDOSCOPIES). THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 74,500 TOTAL PATIENT DAYS IN 2013 AND THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF A PATIENT'S STAY WAS 4.56 DAYS. THE HOSPITAL'S MATERNITY AND OBSTETRIC SERVICE IS ONE OF THE BUSIEST IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND OFFERS A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PREGNANCY, PERINATAL, CHILDBIRTH AND NEWBORN CARE SERVICES. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 1,800 BIRTHS IN 2013. IN 2013, UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED PATIENTS ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.7% AND 1.9% OF THE HOSPITAL'S TOTAL DISCHARGES AND PATIENT DAYS RESPECTIVELY. SUCH PATIENTS GENERATED IN EXCESS OF $7.7 MILLION IN CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED OF WHICH A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT WILL GO UNCOLLECTED. IN ADDITION, PATIENTS COVERED UNDER MEDICAID (FEE-FOR-SERVICE) OR MEDICAID HMO INSURANCE WHICH IS CONSIDERED MEDICALLY INDIGENT REPRESENTED APPROXIMATELY 12.8% AND 13.1% OF THE HOSPITAL'S TOTAL DISCHARGES AND PATIENT DAYS RESPECTIVELY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
OUTPATIENT SERVICES THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDING AMBULATORY SURGERY, RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND INFUSION THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING, LABORATORY SERVICES, FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC, AND OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS WITH APPROXIMATELY 313,000 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS. THE VALUE OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES RENDERED TO PATIENTS UNINSURED AS MEASURED BY GROSS CHARGES WAS IN EXCESS OF $11.0 MILLION IN 2013. SIMILARLY, OUTPATIENT SERVICES WITH AGGREGATE CHARGES OF APPROXIMATELY $27.3 MILLION WERE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS ENROLLED IN MEDICAID OR MEDICAID HMO COVERAGE, WHICH IS DEEMED TO BE MEDICALLY INDIGENT. PATIENTS COVERED BY MEDICAID OR MEDICAID HMO COVERAGE ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 9.6% OF OUTPATIENT ENCOUNTERS AND WHEN COMBINED WITH UNINSURED PATIENTS, REPRESENT APPROXIMATELY 13.8% OF THE OUTPATIENTS SERVED. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PROMOTES THE WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CONDUCTING A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY FOCUSED EDUCATION AND PREVENTION MEASURES SUCH AS LECTURES, SCREENINGS AND OUTREACH INCLUDING CO-SPONSOR AND LEAD PARTICIPANT OF THE ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH FAIR WHICH EMPHASIZES REACHING OUT TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATION AS WELL AS "WELLNESS MONTH" WHICH INVOLVED A SERIES OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BRING PREVENTATIVE HEALTH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
EMERGENCY SERVICES THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY ROOM IS THE BUSIEST IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY TREATING A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 54,200 PATIENTS FROM WHICH APPROXIMATELY 10,540 WERE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OFFERS ACCESS TO THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AND IS EQUIPPED TO TREAT PATIENTS WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND INJURIES AND HAS A "FAST TRACK" AREA TO SERVE THOSE PATIENTS WHOSE NEEDS ARE LESS URGENT. THE EMERGENCY ROOM IS A VITAL SERVICE TO THOSE LIVING, WORKING AND VISITING WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND PROVIDES NEEDED EMERGENT CRITICAL CARE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. THE HOSPITAL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A REGIONAL STROKE CENTER BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, A DISTINCTION THAT DEMONSTRATES THE HOSPITAL'S ABILITY TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT STROKES USING A HIGHLY SPECIALIZED MEDICAL STROKE TEAM. THE HOSPITAL WAS THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY TO RECEIVE THIS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION. DESPITE THE PRIMARY CARE AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE HOSPITAL AND OTHERS SERVING THE COMMUNITY, FOR MANY UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED, THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY ROOM IS THEIR PRIMARY SOURCE OF AND PRINCIPAL MEANS OF ACCESSING HEALTHCARE SERVICES. IN 2013, APPROXIMATELY 9.6% OF THE PATIENTS TREATED IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM WERE UNINSURED OR CHARITY CARE PATIENTS. THE PATIENTS INCURRED CHARGES TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $7.6 MILLION. IN ADDITION, APPROXIMATELY 21% OF THE PATIENTS TREATED WERE COVERED UNDER MEDICAID (FEE-FOR-SERVICE) OR MEDICAID HMO INSURANCE WHICH IS CONSIDERED MEDICALLY INDIGENT. TOTAL EMERGENCY ROOM CHARGES RELATED TO SERVICES RENDERED TO THESE PATIENTS TOTALED APPROXIMATELY $17.3 MILLION. THE HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUING TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY PATIENT CARE AS WELL AS SEEKING AND DEVELOPING CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT TO PATHWAYS AND SYSTEMS WHICH WILL FACILITATE QUICKER ACCESS TO EMERGENCY MEDICINE SERVICES AS WELL AS MORE EFFICIENT PATIENT FLOW THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
BOARD MEMBERS ROBERT FEDER AND WILLIAM NULL HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
STELLARIS IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL CENTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER IS AN AFFILIATE AND DIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF HEALTHSTAR NETWORK INC., D/B/A STELLARIS HEALTH NETWORK. EVERY MEMBER OF THE WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS (GOVERNING BODY) SERVES AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTHSTAR NETWORK, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PURSUANT TO BOTH THE MEDICAL CENTER'S AND HEALTHSTAR'S BYLAWS, ALL APPOINTMENTS TO THE MEDICAL CENTER'S BOARD ARE FIRST RECOMMENDED BY THE MEDICAL CENTER TO THE HEALTHSTAR NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE NOMINATION AND THEN RECOMMENDS THE APPOINTMENT TO THE OVERALL HEALTHSTAR BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
PURSUANT TO THE WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER'S AND HEALTHSTAR NETWORK, INC., D/B/A STELLARIS HEALTH NETWORK'S ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS (BYLAWS), CERTAIN DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD MUST BE APPROVED BY THE HEALTHSTAR NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SUCH DECISIONS INCLUDE MANAGED CARE CONTRACTING, EXPANSION/SUBTRACTION OF THE MEDICAL CENTER'S OPERATIONS, CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES, ETC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS TAX PREPARERS, DELOITTE TAX LLP. A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 WAS CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE THE RETURN WAS FILED. THE FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON NOVEMBER 17, 2014, WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE FORM 990 AND ITS IMPACT ON WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE, IN THEIR CAPACITY AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE HOSPITAL OR AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL CENTER. COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE LEGAL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CONCERNS PRESENTED BY THE RESPONSES TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD, WITH THE INTERESTED PARTY RECUSED FROM DISCUSSING THE MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER UNDERTAKES A RIGOROUS PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IT PAYS TO ITS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS AND ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REASONABLE. IN RELEVANT PART, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT PERSONS THAT HAVE NO PERSONAL INTEREST IN THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION COMMITTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES COMPARABLE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE BENCHMARKING DATA THAT DOCUMENTS THE COMPENSATION OF PERSONS HOLDING SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES COMPENSATION LEVELS WITHOUT INPUT OR VOTING PARTICIPATION BY THE PERSON WHOSE COMPENSATION IS BEING APPROVED OR BY AN OTHER INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE FINAL DETERMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE IS THEN DOCUMENTED IN MEMORANDUM. THE MEMORANDUM CONTAINS THE TERMS OF THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION AS SET FORTH BY THE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PUBLIC REQUEST AND AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
PENSION RELATED ADJUSTMENTS 38,250,118. ROUNDING 8.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.