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 MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN INC
Employer identification number
61-1362001
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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..
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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
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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.)..
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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
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
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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
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Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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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
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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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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN INC
Employer identification number
61-1362001
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4
--------------------------- ORGANIZATION THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN, INC., A KENTUCKY NON-STOCK, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501( C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, WAS ESTABLISHED TO ACT AND OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES SERVING THE LOCAL CITY, COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES IN SIMPSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY. EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2, 2003, THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN, INC. OBTAINED DESIGNATION AS A CRITICAL ACCESS FACILITY UNDER THE MEDICARE REGULATIONS. SERVICES THE HOSPITAL IS PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN PROVIDING TO INPATIENTS, BY OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PHYSICIANS, DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND CARE OF INJURED, DISABLED, OR SICK PERSONS, OR REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF INJURED, DISABLED, OR SICK PERSONS. AS A HOSPITAL, IT MAINTAINS CLINICAL RECORDS ON ALL PATIENTS AND HAS BYLAWS IN EFFECT CONCERNING ITS STAFF OF PHYSICIANS. IT REQUIRES THAT EVERY PATIENT MUST BE UNDER THE CARE OF A PHYSICIAN AND PROVIDES 24-HOUR NURSING SERVICE BY OR SUPERVISED BY A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE, AND HAS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE OR REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. IT HAS IN EFFECT A HOSPITAL UTILIZATION REVIEW PLAN AND IS LICENSED OR IS APPROVED BY THE STATE OF KENTUCKY AS MEETING THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED FOR SUCH LICENSING. IT ALSO MEETS OTHER HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE HOSPITAL'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCLUDES PHYSICIANS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND WHO REPRESENT MULTIPLE SPECIALTIES, INCLUDING FAMILY PRACTICE AND EMERGENCY CARE. THE STAFF ALSO INCLUDES NURSES, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, NUTRITIONISTS AND OTHERS. USING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH, THE STAFF WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO PROVIDE PRIMARY OUTPATIENT CARE, RENDERED IN AN EMERGENCY ROOM AND OUTPATIENT SETTING, AND SECONDARY CARE CONSISTING OF INPATIENT SERVICES OF A GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED NATURE. COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND CHARITY AS A HOSPITAL, THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN: (1) IS ORGANIZED AS A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AS A HOSPITAL FOR THE CARE OF THE SICK, (2) IS OPERATED FOR THE CARE OF ALL PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT, (3) WILL NOT RESTRICT USE OF ITS FACILITIES TO A PARTICULAR GROUP OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER QUALIFIED DOCTORS, AND (4) WILL NOT PERMIT ANY OF ITS EARNINGS TO INURE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVATE SHAREHOLDER OR INDIVIDUAL. THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER THEIR CARE POLICY WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN THEIR ESTABLISHED RATES. BECAUSE THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS CHARITY CARE, REVENUE IS NOT RECORDED FOR SUCH SERVICES. THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE PROVIDED. THESE RECORDS INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FORGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THE CHARITY CARE POLICY. THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN'S ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE MAY BE QUANTIFIED IN TERMS OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE, SERVICES TO THE POOR, AND BENEFITS TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY PROVIDED ON AN ONGOING BASIS: CHARITY CARE $ 763,037 BAD DEBT (AT COST) 219,944 UNPAID COST OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID 259,611 COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES 320,603 COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES 14,138 FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS 2,540 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION 31,411 ----------------- TOTAL MEDICAL CENTER COMMUNITY BENEFITS $ 1,611,284 BENEFITS FOR THE POOR INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED TO PERSONS WHO CANNOT AFFORD HEALTH CARE BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE RESOURCES OR WHO ARE UNINSURED. THIS INCLUDES TRADITIONAL CHARITY CARE AT STANDARD BILLING RATES AND THE COSTS OF TREATING MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES IN EXCESS OF GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS. THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN DOES NOT PURSUE THE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO BE TRADITIONAL CHARITY CARE. THEREFORE, THESE AMOUNTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUES. BENEFITS FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED TO OTHER NEEDY INDIVIDUALS THAT MAY NOT QUALIFY AS INDIGENT BUT WHO NEED SPECIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE ELDERLY, SUBSTANCE ABUSERS, VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE, AND THE DISABLED. THEY ALSO INCLUDE THE COST OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION, HEALTH CLINICS AND SCREENINGS, AND THE UNREIMBURSED COST OF MEDICAL TRAINING, WHICH BENEFIT THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 & 7
--------------------------- The corporation's articles of incorporation specify the corporation shall have one(1) member, which member shall be Commonwealth Health Corporation, Inc. Bylaws of the corporation specify that the sole member shall appiont a nominating committee which shall meet and designate nominees for baord directorships.
REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY THE GOVERNING BOARD
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
--------------------------- Form 990 is placed electronically on a company website used to share information with board members. Each board member is provided access to the website and is asked to review Form 990 prior to a designated date on which the return will be filed. At least two weeks of advance notice is given to board members so they may review the return.
MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C
--------------------------- THE COMMONWEALTH HEALTH CORPORATION (CHC) (APPLICABLE TO THE CORPORATION AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES) CODE OF CONDUCT EXPLICITLY STATES MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, ADMINISTRATION, THE MEDICAL STAFF, AND ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN A TIMELY MANNER. ALL INDIVIDUALS SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT UPON EMPLOYMENT THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT, ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS CONTENT, AND UNDERSTAND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO AVOID NON-COMPLIANT ACTIVITY. CHC'S REGULATORY COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (RCC) REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL CONTRACTS FOR CHC AND/OR AFFILIATES. THE REVIEW IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR OFFICERS. RCC MEMBERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM TAKING PART IN DECISIONS REGARDING TRANSACTIONS WITH WHICH HE/SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANNUALLY, WRITTEN INQUIRY IS MADE-BY QUESTIONNAIRE- OF BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS SEEKING DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR INFORMATION THAT RELATES TO FAMILY MEMBERS. TRANSACTIONS ARISING ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AS THEY OCCUR.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15 A & B
--------------------------- Employee officers of this entity are employees of commonwealth health corporation which uses independent consultants to annually review compensation. Compensation-related determinations are conducted in accordance with applicable requirements of the internal revenue code and regulations to qualify for the presumption that the compensation is reasonable, including but not limited to approval by an authorized committee of the board of directors who do not have a conflict of interest, obtaining and relying on appropriate data as to comparability, and concurrent documentation of the basis for the compensation determinations.
MAKING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
--------------------------- Governing Documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and financial statements are only made available if required, and in the manner required, by a governing agency
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
--------------------------- OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: CHANGE IN FMV OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT ($ 44,514)
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:COLLECTION AGENCY FEES TOTAL FEES:238603
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:MEDICAL CONSULTING FEES TOTAL FEES:699937
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES TOTAL FEES:1080810
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:CONTRACT FEES TOTAL FEES:614134
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:BILLING FEES TOTAL FEES:216871
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYEE SUPPORT FEES TOTAL FEES:31328
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:AGENCY NURSING FEES TOTAL FEES:22103
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.