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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Norwalk Hospital Association
Employer identification number
06-6068853
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
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5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
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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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
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15
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Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to 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) 2012
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Norwalk Hospital Association
Employer identification number
06-6068853
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: ED TREATED AND RELEASED; CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES; CANCER SERVICES; PULMONARY & RESPIRATORY SERVICES; REHAB SERVICES; ALL OTHER SURGICAL SERVICES; PEDIATRIC SERVICES; PSYCHIATRY SERVICES; ALL OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES; AND ALL OTHER LAB SERVICES
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 6 AND 7A
NORWALK HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF NORWALK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (NHA) AND APPOINTS NHA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11
NORWALK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S (NHA) FORM 990 IS PREPARED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AND REVIEWED BY NHA'S INTERNAL MANAGEMENT. FOLLOWING THAT REVIEW, NHA'S INTERNAL MANAGEMENT PRESENTS THE FORM 990 TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED, VIA EMAIL, TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO THE FORM BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
MONITORING THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PROVIDES THAT ANNUALLY, EACH PERSON COVERED BY THE POLICY, INCLUDING BOARD MEMBERS, AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING THE CEO, VICE PRESIDENTS, CHAIRMEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, NORWALK HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS AND ANY OTHER HOSPITAL EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS, DIRECTORS, AND ANY OTHER PERSONNEL WITH FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AS DESIGNATED BY THE CEO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENTS OR DEPARTMENT CHAIRMEN SHALL SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT SUCH PERSON RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. ADDITIONALLY, THE SIGNED STATEMENT AFFIRMS THAT THE PERSON UNDERSTANDS THE HOSPITAL IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, THE HOSPITAL MUST ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. ENFORCEMENT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL CONSTITUTE GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF A PERSON COVERED BY THE POLICY AS A BOARD MEMBER OR BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER, AND, IN THE CASE OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. WHO IS COVERED? THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS EACH PERSON COVERED BY THE POLICY, INCLUDING BOARD MEMBERS, AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING THE CEO, VICE PRESIDENTS, CHAIRMEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, NHP&S AND ANY OTHER HOSPITAL EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS, DIRECTORS, AND ANY OTHER PERSONNEL WITH FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AS DESIGNATED BY THE CEO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENTS OR DEPARTMENT LEVEL OF DETERMINATION AND REVIEW OF CONFLICTS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER PRESENTATION OF A POTENTIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS MADE BY AN INTERESTED PERSON, THE REMAINING DISINTERESTED BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE IF THE HOSPITAL CAN OBTAIN, WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS, A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON CONFLICTED PERSONS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY
FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 14
EFFECTIVE 1/1/2014, WESTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORK (WCHN) BECAME THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF NORWALK HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION AND A CORPORATE AFFILIATION WAS COMPLETED. NORWALK HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION AND ALL SUBSIDIARIES ARE NOW COVERED UNDER THE POLICIES OF WCHN AND AS SUCH, THE RECORD RETENTION POLICY APPLIES TO NHA AS OF 1/1/2014.
OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15 A & B
AN OUTSIDE CONSULTING FIRM CONDUCTS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANALYSIS UTILIZING THIRD-PARTY, BLINDED SURVEY DATA SOURCES. THE CONSULTANT THEN PRESENTS FINDINGS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHO DECIDE WHAT ACTION TO TAKE, IF ANY, FOR EACH EXECUTIVE. THIS PROCEDURE ONLY APPLIES TO THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENTS, AND CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES. FOR THOSE KEY EMPLOYEES WHOSE SALARIES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEW, THEIR RESPECTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS ASSESS THEIR PERFORMANCE AND DETERMINE SALARY INCREASES BASED ON THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE ANNUAL REVIEW PROGRAM AND FINAL REVIEW RATINGS. COMPENSATION DECISIONS ALSO EMPLOY EXTERNAL MARKET SURVEY DATA AND INTERNAL ANALYSIS BASED ON NORWALK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S SALARY RANGES. THIS PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN EACH YEAR.
JOINT VENTURE POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16B
WHILE A WRITTEN POLICY HAS NOT BEEN ADOPTED REGARDING THE EVALUATION OF PARTICIPATION IN JOINT VENTURES, MANAGEMENT FOLLOWS A PROCEDURE IN WHICH ALL POSSIBLE JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS ARE EVALUATED UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL TAX LAWS. MANAGEMENT UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS AND LEGAL COUNSEL TO EVALUATE EACH JOINT VENTURE OPPORTUNITY. THIS EVALUATION ALSO INCLUDES AN ANALYSIS OF HOW THE JOINT VENTURE WILL FURTHER THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION. THE HOSPITAL HAS TAKEN ALL APPROPRIATE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS WITH RESPECT TO ALL JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS. JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
OTHER FEES EXCEED 10%
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
PHYSICIANS CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND TEMPORARY HELP PATIENT CARE AND ADMIN. SERVICES COLLECTION EXPENSE PROFESSIONAL FEES - AFFILIATES PROFESSIONAL FEES - CONSULTING OUTSIDE SERVICES OTHER
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
TRANSFER TO NORWALK HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION (5,302,411) TRANSFER TO NORWALK HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1,155,442) TRANSFER FROM NORWALK HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 10,627,037 PENSION RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST 51,307,939 DECREASE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NORWALK HOSPITAL - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED (4,066,484) INCREASE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NORWALK HOSPITAL 8,999 FOUNDATION - PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NORWALK SURGERY CENTER/JOINT VENTURE INCOME (2,728,341) INTEREST RATE SWAP 4,554,026 NET UNRESTRICTED OTHER CHANGES IN JOINT VENTURE 2,735,957 TOTAL OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 55,981,280
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:PHYSICIANS TOTAL FEES:7455185
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:CONTRACT MANAGMENT TOTAL FEES:8225874
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:AGENCY AND TEMPORARY HELP TOTAL FEES:1691521
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:PATIENT CARE & ADMIN SERVICES TOTAL FEES:6945811
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:COLLECTION EXPENSE TOTAL FEES:1500631
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:PROFESSIONAL FEES - AFFILIATES TOTAL FEES:3989343
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:PROFESSIONAL FEES - CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:4227969
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:OUTSIDE SERVICES TOTAL FEES:7086120
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:OTHER TOTAL FEES:525660
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.