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Mission ------- The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network, Inc. is to provide compassionate, excellent quality and cost-effective healthcare to residents of the communities served regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for their care. Background ---------- St. Luke's University Health Network ("St. Luke's") is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey. St. Luke's University Health Network, Inc. is the sole corporate member of various healthcare-related organizations, the majority of which are tax-exempt entities. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized St. Luke's University Health Network, Inc. as being a tax exempt organization under IRS Code Section 501(C)(3). As the parent organization, St. Luke's University Health Network, Inc. strives to continually develop and operate a multi-hospital healthcare network which provides substantial community benefit through a comprehensive spectrum of healthcare services to the residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. ensures that its Network provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. No individuals are denied necessary medical care, treatment or service. Moreover, St. Luke's provides healthcare services to patients who meet certain criteria under its charity care policy without charge or at amounts less than established rates. Each hospital within St. Luke's operates consistently with the following criteria outlined in IRS Revenue Ruling 69-545: 1. Provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, including charity care, self-pay, Medicare and Medicaid patients; 2. Operates an active emergency room for all persons; which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year; 3. Maintains an open medical staff, with privileges available to all qualified physicians; 4. Control of each hospital rests with its board of directors and the board of trustees of St. Luke's University Health Network, Inc. All boards are comprised of a majority of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the community; and 5. Surplus funds are used to improve the quality of patient care, expand and renovate facilities and advance medical care, programs and activities. The operations of each hospital, as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate that the use and control of each hospital is for the benefit of the public and that no part of the income or net earnings of the organization inures to the benefit of any private individuals nor is any private interest being served other than incidentally. St. Luke's Hospitals ==================== St. Luke's provides substantial community benefit. Its network includes the following medical centers located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and also in New Jersey with the addition of St. Luke's Warren Hospital, Inc. St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem ------------------------------------------- St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem ("SL-Bethlehem"), founded in 1872 and located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a not-for-profit, tertiary care, teaching hospital. SL-Bethlehem offers more than 90 medical specialties and has 480 licensed acute care beds, including 15 licensed acute rehabilitation beds. In FY '13, there were 26,582 admissions and observations; 558,223 outpatient registrations and 56,927 ED visits. In FY '13, SL-Bethlehem invested more than $10.4 million in technologic and facility improvements, including the following: $4.44 million in construction, equipment to install GE Discovery IGS 730 Hybrid Operating Room, an interventional suite that combines the best of imaging and surgical technology in one operating room, SL-Bethlehem is the first U.S. hospital to have this technology; $1.33 million to consolidate neurology/neurosurgical services to improve patient access and convenience; $537,000 to relocate dental clinic for easier patient access; $2.2 million to expand acute rehabilitation facilities; $300,000 to relocate Community Health Department to improve patient access; and $1.6 million to renovate an inpatient floor. Additionally, SL-Bethlehem opened a 15-bed Older Adult Behavioral Health Unit (January 2013), a new Wound Management Center with Hyperbaric Therapy (August 2012), an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (March 2012), a Functional Neurosurgery Program (August 2012), opened a 31-bed Universal are Unit offering evidence-based, innovative patient-centered care that includes an acuity-adaptable model allowing patients a single team of caregivers throughout their hospitalization (January 2013). The Network established and strengthened its referral base in Monroe County to support SL-Bethlehem and St. Luke's Anderson Campus. This effort included: $4.5 million acquisition of Pocono MRI and Imaging Center (7/10) and $2.9 million purchase of Medical Associates of Monroe County (7/11), which includes two diagnostic testing sites and 10 physicians. The Network acquired Pocono Pediatric Associates (6/13) at a cost of $435,000. Areas of exceptional medical expertise include: - Level I adult trauma center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; more than 2,300 FY '13 trauma cases; 2.33 percent mortality rate for severely injured patients represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aero-medical transport services; extensive published research. - Oncology: St. Luke's Cancer Centers at Allentown, Bethlehem and Anderson Hospitals provide care to approximately 2,400 new patients each year. St. Luke's is one of only two heathcare networks in Pennsylvania to earn national accreditation with commendation as an Integrated Network Cancer Program from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, and one of only 51 healthcare networks nationwide. Prior to being named an Integrated Network Cancer Program, St. Luke's was the first and only Comprehensive Community Cancer Program in Pennsylvania to earn the CoC's highest quality recognition, the Outstanding Achievement Award, for three consecutive terms (2004, 2007,2010) and the only Pennsylvania program to receive the award in 2010. St. Luke's Cancer Centers are staffed by a team of fellowship-trained cancer experts specializing in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, thoracic surgery, urologic surgery and neurosurgical oncology. The Center emphasizes patient satisfaction and treats all types of cancer, including: abdominal, bones and joints, brain and spine, breast, colon and rectum, cancer of the digestive system, gynecologic cancer, head and neck, liver, lung/thoracic, lymphoma/leukemia, melanoma, prostate, thyroid/endocrine, and urinary. The Center offers advanced programs for melanoma, lung, breast, brain and spine, prostate, gynecological and gastrointestinal cancers. - Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery - only hospital in region named one of nation's Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, sixth-year recipient (Truven, formerly Thomson-Reuters, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2012, 2014); multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decide performance achieved by only 6 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society of Thoracic Surgery, 2008, 2009, 2011); region's first accredited Chest Pain Center; region's first Joint Commission-certified heart failure program, one of two certified for stroke programs. SL - Bethlehem offers comprehensive cardiovascular surgical services excluding heart transplants and was selected as one of the few hospitals in the U.S. to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a catheter-based valve replacement procedure, and is the first institution in the region approved to perform the TAVR procedure independently. SL - Bethlehem is also one of the region's busiest sites for thoracic stent graft repair of thoracic aortic diseases resulting from trauma or aneurysms. St. Luke's Heart & Vascular Center (SLHVC) has offices in Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Easton, East Stroudsburg, Pennsburg, Quakertown, Walnutport and Wind Gap in Pennsylvania and in Phillipsburg and Warren Hills in New Jersey. |
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- SLHVC established St. Luke's Heart Valve Center, St. Luke's Atrial Fibrillation Center, St. Luke's Vascular Center and St. Luke's Women's Heart Center, each offering a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment options. Additionally, SL - Bethlehem has attained 100 percent compliance for cardiac surgery and AMI evidence-based care and all St. Luke's cath labs have achieved 100 percent 90-minute or less, AMI door-to-procedure. - Neuroscience - coordinated care is provided for neurology, neurosurgery, neuro rehabilitation, stroke, pain management, psychology and sleep services. St. Luke's provides accredited stroke centers in Allentown and Bethlehem and earned the American Heart Association's Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award (2013), achieving 85 percent or higher adherence to all national evidence-based stroke care interventions for two or more consecutive 12-month intervals, and was also recognized as a recipient of the AHA-ASA's Stroke Honor Roll (2013) for improving stroke care by providing ED patients with a clot-busting agent within three hours of onset of stroke symptoms. Only 225 out of nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide and 41 out of 175 hospitals statewide achieved this accomplishment. Neuroscience services also include the following centers of excellence include: balance center, headache center, epilepsy center (including epilepsy monitoring unit), memory disorders center, movement disorder center, normal pressure hydrocephalus center, brain and spine tumor center, multiple sclerosis center and sleep disorders center. - Orthopedics - advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries, comprehensive sports medicine. - Radiology/Interventional Services: Enterprise agreement with GE Healthcare, making St. Luke's one of only a few healthcare networks in the country partnering with GE to develop new imaging technology through the use of all-digital systems. In addition, St. Luke's is an international show site for GE, bringing physicians from all over the world to visit the Network and observe procedures being performed by advanced equipment. St. Luke's was first in the U.S. to install GE Discovery IGS 730 Hybrid Operating Room, an interventional suite that combines the best of imaging and surgical technology in one operating room; first hospital in Pennsylvania to earn American College of Radiology recognition in Cardiac MRI; Regional Breast Center provides diagnostic mammograms and higher-level breast imaging. A fully accredited vascular lab offers the latest ultrasound imaging, the Logic 9, which provides 3-D ultrasound images for optimal diagnosis. St. Luke's Anderson Campus features advanced technologies including a wide-bore MRI that offers uncompromised image quality; and a high-definition, low-dose CT that reduces radiation exposure up to 50 percent. - Women's/Children's Health: leader in state and national programs to improve perinatal care, achieving an early elective delivery rate of 1.5 percent, well below 26.2 percent national and 11.2 percent state average rates; specialized care for high-risk pregnancy; one of the region's most utilized obstetrical service (Allentown/Bethlehem); two neonatal intensive care units (Allentown/Bethlehem) achieved zero infections per 1,000 ventilator days, below the 1.1 infections per 1,000 days national benchmark established by the National Healthcare Safety Network; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and St. Luke's Pediatric Endocrinology and Gastroenterology. - Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: Pennsylvania's most experienced robotic surgical teams; St. Luke's fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologists perform robotic surgery for gynecologic cancers. Mission ------- The mission of St. Luke's University Hospital is to provide compassionate, excellent quality and cost-effective healthcare to residents of the communities served regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. The mission of St. Luke's University Hospital is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for their care. Community Outreach ------------------ In keeping with its commitment to the communities it serves. SL-Bethlehem annually reaches more than 7,336 people through its community outreach endeavors. The Hospital offers a variety of free screenings/services for community-run events throughout the year. Community outreach, includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Utilization of numerous media outlets to educate the community about health issues that may impact them; - Sponsorship of the Depression Support Group; Prostate Support Group; - Conducted Matter of Balance Classes at Moravian Village; - Conducted 12 breastfeeding classes; - Conducted 35 CPR, ACLS, PALS courses; - Conducted EMS educational outreach; - Conducted genetic cancer risk assessments, prostate screenings and oral cancer screenings; - Conducted New Born / New Mom Care, Baby's First Year and Grandparenting classes and 14 pregnancy orientations; - Conducted/ participated in 18 community-based health fairs; - Provided in-kind donations and administrative for the following non-profit groups/events: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, Bethlehem YMCA, Sonography Advisory Board, Radiology Advisory Board, Meals on Wheels, Chriskindlmarkt, Blueberry Festival, The Great Allentown Fair, SportsFest, Tail on the Trial, St. Luke's Half Marathon Expo, Parkettes Fundraiser, MS Beach Bash, VegFest, Cops and Kids Literacy Event, Saucon Valley Relay for Life, Hellertown Relay for Life, AtsQuest Farmer's Market, Runner's World Half Marathon, Lamprey Systems Cyclocross, Celtic Classic, Endurorama Cycling event, Southern Lehigh Swimming Championships, Connie Mack Baseball Tournament; - Participated in Breast Screening Day. Allentown Campus ---------------- St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus ("SL-Allentown") was founded in 1945 as the Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center and is located in the west end of the city of Allentown. In 1997, the not-for-profit medical center entered into a merger with St. Luke's. Since joining St. Luke's, the 149-licensed bed, Joint Commission -accredited SL-Allentown has experienced triple-digit increases in observations and admissions (FY '13 9,408) and ED visits (FY '13 45,577) and outpatient visits (FY '13 161,687). St. Luke's has invested more than $158 million in technologic and facility improvements since SL-Allentown joined the Network. A five-story addition, opened in June 2003, included: a 10,000-square-foot emergency department expansion, five state-of-the-art operating room suites, some of the most advanced imaging technology from GE Healthcare, the addition of a 10-bed intensive care unit and various support departments. In January 2007, St. Luke's nationally-recognized cardiovascular program was introduced at SL-Allentown. The comprehensive program includes emergency care for heart attacks, provides 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week; cardiac testing; cardiac catheterization electrophysiology studies and other cardiac procedures by some of the most experienced physicians in the region. SL-Allentown's bariatric surgery program has been designated an accredited center of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. SL-Allentown provides extensive education and support programs for bariatric patients. In August 2007, St. Luke's opened an outpatient cancer center at the Integrated Health Campus in South Whitehall Township, adjacent to Allentown. The center provides a very comfortable, inviting environment where patients can receive high quality, compassionate, comprehensive and coordinated outpatient cancer care under one roof. Additional outpatient services at the Integrated Health Campus include: Center for Neuroscience, Sleep Disorders Center, Center for Urology, Weight Loss (Bariatric) Program. SL-Allentown doubled its size and the size of the emergency department in September 2008. The renovation added six new ICU beds for critical care patients, 22 new medical/surgical beds, two cardiac catheterization laboratories, a 680-sq.-ft. open heart operating room suite and a post anesthesia unit (surgical recovery area). The New Beginnings Birthing Center underwent a significant renovation and expansion in the summer of 2009. Fifteen private post partum rooms were added to accommodate more than 1,300 annual births. |
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In early spring, 2010 a new medical unit was opened, as well as a new wound management center with two new hyperbaric chambers, and in early April, a HomeStar retail pharmacy was added to fill prescriptions for patients, visitors and employees. St. Luke's has added outpatient facilities in close proximity to the SL-Allentown to meet the community's healthcare needs. These include: St. Luke's Family Health Center, Women's Health Center, St. Luke's Perinatal Center and St. Luke's Women's Imaging Center, as well as specialty St. Luke's physician practices for orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, nephrology and general surgery. Outpatient physical therapy is also provided. The pediatric clinic was expanded and enhanced in 2012. In December 2011, SL-Allentown acquired a 107,000-sq.-ft. facility in a highly visible area adjacent to Allentown for development of St. Luke's West End Medical Center, an outpatient facility to support SL-Allentown. The $8.2 million renovation opened in May 2013 and includes: QuickCare, lab services, imaging, physician offices for OB/Gyn, neurosurgery, spine/pain care. A Pediatric Urgent Care Center, in partnership with St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, opened in July 2013 and St. Luke's Sports & Human Performance Center opened in November 2013. Additionally, a new $9.6 million, 360-space parking deck and Hospital lobby at SL-Allentown was added in April 2013. These new facilities improve access for patients and visitors. An additional operating room was added in November 2013. SL-Allentown Specialty Services include: - bariatric services - cardiac catheterization - cardiology - emergency services - family health center clinic - general and laparoscopic surgery - hyperbaric medicine - KidsCare children's clinic - neurology and neurosurgery - NICU - obstetrics and gynecology - oncology - orthopedics and orthopedic surgery - pain management - pediatric urgent care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital - perinatal services - physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation - podiatry and foot care clinic - pulmonary critical care - QuickCare (urgent care) - radiology (advanced) - renal dialysis - respiratory therapy - Sleep Center - Stroke Center (Joint Commission designated) - vascular services - Women's Imaging Center - Women's Health Center - Wound Management Center Mission ------- The mission of St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus is to provide compassionate, excellent quality and cost-effective healthcare to residents of the communities served regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. The mission of St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for their care. Community Outreach ------------------ In keeping with its commitment to the communities it serves. SL-Allentown annually reaches more than 9,780 people through its community outreach endeavors. The Hospital offers a variety of free screenings/services for community-run events throughout the year. Community outreach, includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Utilization of numerous media outlets to educate the community about health issues that may impact them; - Conducted/participated in the following health fairs, which included provision of multiple free health screenings: Allentown YMCA Senior Health & Fitness Day, St. Luke's Half Marathon, Emergency Preparedness Fair, March for Babies, St. Luke's Hospice Charity Bike Ride; - Provided in-kind medical services at the following community events: Women's 5K Expo, City of Allentown 250th Parade & Festival, The Great Allentown Fair, SportsFest and City of Allentown Fireworks Display; - Provided cholesterol screenings at Asbury United Methodist Church and held a Breast Screening Day; - Provided monthly educational sessions on weight management and bariatric surgery, 24-hour online support and a monthly support group for bariatric patients; - Provided mobile medical services to 344 children in the Allentown School District, during 712 visits including physicals, adolescent health assessments, vision services, insurance referrals and nutrition counseling; - Provided mobile dental services to children in the Allentown School District; - Conduct literacy initiatives at Union Terrace Elementary School, Allentown School District; - Provided nutrition education, Live Your Life Program and Healthy Habits, to second grade and Kindergarten at Union Terrace Elementary School, Allentown School District; - Conducted/participated in the following health fairs, which included provision of multiple free health screenings: Allentown YMCA Senior Health & Fitness Day, St. Luke's Half Marathon, Emergency Preparedness Fair, March for Babies, St. Luke's Hospice Charity Bike Ride. Anderson Campus --------------- St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus ("SL-Anderson"), located in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania near the Route 33 interchange, held its grand opening on November 11, 2011 and was the first new, non-replacement hospital in Pennsylvania in more than four decades. SL-Anderson is located on a 500-acre site owned by St. Luke's University Health Network and is LEED Certified. In addition to SL-Anderson, the first phase of site development includes an outpatient cancer center and a medical office building. A not-for-profit acute care hospital, SL-Anderson operates 108-licensed beds. From the day it opened, SL-Anderson has been embraced by the public. Admissions and ED visits have consistently exceeded projections; FY '13 6,540 total admissions and observations were 116.9 percent above the prior year; and 30,412 ED visits were 106 percent above the prior year. Additionally, SL-Anderson provided care for 89,764 outpatient visits in FY '13. Demand for services necessitated an 11,000-sq.ft, $5.9 million ED expansion, doubling capacity from 30,000 to 60,000 annual visits; and the $5.13 million addition of 36 new inpatient beds for the provision of specialized care for oncology patients, increasing the number of private patient rooms from 72 to 108-licensed beds. A $4 million operating room expansion was completed in late 2013. The outpatient cancer center offers radiation oncology, neurosurgical oncology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, infusion and genetics counseling. A tranquil landscape, featuring a pond and walkways, is adjacent to the cancer center. The Infusion Therapy Department expanded from 9 to 13 bays to meet patient demand for service. The medical office building provides imaging, physical therapy, laboratory and other outpatient testing, health and fitness center and offices for a wide range of physician specialists. SL-Anderson is service oriented with a goal to reduce patient and family stress and anxiety and to provide a calm and reassuring environment by meeting, and often exceeding, their personal needs. Softer lighting is used in the hallways and the dcor is done in relaxing earth tones, available amenities include: flat screen televisions, free WiFi service, daily newspaper delivery, plush robes, iPads to connect to the internet, a recliner and comfortable sofa bed in every room and an afternoon tea service. SL-Anderson also focuses on making its services easy to access. For example, MRI appointments are available on Saturdays and Sunday and all-digital mammography is offered at 6:30 am to accommodate working women. Areas of advanced clinical expertise include: - INTRABEAM Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) One of only about 50 hospitals nationwide to acquire this system to treat early-stage breast cancer. IORT delivers a full course of radiation treatment to the tumor site immediately following breast cancer surgery, potentially saving a patient from having to undergo the typical six weeks of radiation therapy after surgery. SL-Anderson Specialty Services include: - cardiac catheterization - cardiology - emergency services - endoscopies - general and laparoscopic surgery - gynecology - infusion therapy - interventional radiology - lithotripsy - neurology and neurosurgery - oncology - orthopedics and orthopedic surgery - pain management - perinatal services - physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation - plastic surgery - pulmonary critical care - radiation oncology - radiology (advanced) - renal dialysis - urology - urogyncology - vascular services - Women's Imaging Center Mission ------- The mission of St. Luke's Anderson Hospital is to provide compassionate, excellent quality and cost-effective healthcare to residents of the communities served regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. |
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The mission of St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for their care. Community Outreach ------------------ In keeping with its commitment to the communities it serves. SL-Anderson annually reaches more than 2,632 people through its community outreach endeavors. The Hospital offers a variety of free screenings/services for community-run events throughout the year. Community outreach, includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Utilization of numerous media outlets to educate the community about health issues that may impact them; - Conducted five cancer-related educational programs on the following topics: Helping Your Immune System Fight Cancer, Cancer: Sun Safety, Risk vs. Reward, Myth Buster-Lung Cancer and "To Embarrassed to Ask;" - Conducted additional educational programs on the following topics: Men's Health: What You Need to Know, Healthy Living: A Healthy Colon and You, How to Talk With Your Doctor, Vertigo, Dizziness or Balance Difficulties, National Healthcare Decisions Day, Your Voice Heard: Making Sure Your End-of-Life Wishes are Granted, Aging in Place-Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe at Home, Heart & Vascular: Understanding Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack: How Do I Know I Am Having One?, Bariatric Surgery-Informational Seminar, Understanding the Gluten-Free Diet, Weight Management, Creating Healthy Food Habits, Overcoming Incontinence; - Conducted/participated in the following health fairs: St. Luke's Wind Gap Medical Center Open House, Anderson Campus Community Day; - Provided the following free screenings: Alzheimer's, cholesterol (various locations); - Conducted two sports injury educational programs: Putting the Break on Knee Pain, Neck and Back Pain; - Hosted the Better Breathers Support Group. St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital ------------------------------ St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital ("SL-Quakertown") is a 62-licensed bed not-for-profit acute care hospital located in Quakertown, Bucks County Pennsylvania. The Hospital provides care primarily to residents of Upper Bucks County, Upper Montgomery County and the southern sections of the Lehigh Valley, Lehigh County. SL-Quakertown annually provides care for more than 3,300 observations and admissions, 81,000 outpatients and 15,482 ED visits and is recognized by the IRS as an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3) tax-exempt organization. Founded in 1926, SL-Quakertown is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides patients with access to more than 374 physicians across 47 medical specialties. These specialty services include: - behavioral health - cardiology - dialysis and hemodialysis - ear, nose and throat surgery - emergency services - infusion services - nephrology - neurosurgery - oncology - orthopedics, joint and muscle disorders - pain management - physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation - radiology (advanced) - sleep disorders - surgery (general and laparoscopic) - vascular services (arteries and veins) - women's health - wound management SL-Quakertown is dedicated to providing patients and visitors with quality healthcare delivered with outstanding customer service. Since the acquisition of Quakertown Community Hospital in 1995, St. Luke's has invested more than $73 million in technical and facility improvements. Major improvements include: the 22,905 -sq.-ft., $8.5 million St. Luke's Bone & Joint Institute, the 6,620 -sq.-ft., $775,000 renovations of St. Luke's Heart & Vascular Center, and the 21,728 -sq.-ft., $8.7 million St. Luke's Upper Perkiomen Outpatient Center. The addition of these outpatient centers, which offer advanced technology and physician services, further enhances patients' ability to easily access state-of-the-art healthcare. In FY '13, SL-Quakertown invested nearly $1 million in new patient monitoring equipment. Since joining the Network, SL-Quakertown admissions have increased by 45 percent. According to a report published in May 2013 by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital provided the second highest percent of uncompensated care as a percent of net patient revenue of any of the 24 hospitals in Pennsylvania's Region 8 in FY '12. The Hospital has also significantly expanded medical expertise through the addition of the following services: - Orthopedic surgeons providing the most advanced diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries; - A highly trained cardiac team which includes experienced and skilled cardiologists, cardiac and vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and electrophysiologists; - Oncologists and direct access to a wide range of oncology specialists throughout the Network. SL-Quakertown received a 2013 citation of merit from Premier for excellence in the following areas: cost of care, evidence-base care, mortality and readmissions. Mission ------- The mission of St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital is to provide compassionate, excellent quality and cost-effective healthcare to residents of the communities served regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. The mission of St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for their care. Community Outreach ------------------ In keeping with its commitment to the communities it serves. SL-Quakertown annually reaches more than 10,000 people through its community outreach endeavors. The Hospital offers a variety of free screenings/services for community-run events throughout the year. Community outreach, includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Utilization of numerous media outlets to educate the community about health issues that may impact them; - Participation in the Open Line: a multi-service agency offering programs, resources and services designed to meet the basic needs of individuals and families in the Upper Perkiomen Valley; - Provided cancer education programs for Upper Perkiomen Relay for Life and Upper Bucks Relay for Life; - Conducted seven CPR classes and one first aid course; - Provided educational programs on various topics including: bone and joint treatments, nutrition, seniors health, pain; - Participated in six health fairs; - Provided flu immunizations to 300 community residents; - Conducted six community cholesterol screenings; 10 heel scan screenings providing 354 free heel scans, and provided 8 free mammograms; and various children's safety programs; - Offered two yoga classes, self-help/smoking cessation program; and - Sponsored the following support groups: Nutrition/Weight Management, Smoking Cessation. The Hospital has actively pursued expanded relationships and health improvement advocacy with the communities it serves through various coalition building activities including: - Conducting Community Leaders Breakfast; - Membership on the YMCA Board and committee participation; - Membership on the Upper Perkiomen Legislative Affairs Committee; - Participation in 19 community events such as community days celebrated by Pennsburg, Springfield Township, Coopersburg, Richlandtown Borough, Richland Township and Quakertown Borough; - Hospital employees' sponsorship of several types of collections to support community non-profits such as the eyeglasses for the Lions Eye Bank; book drives for at-risk children and food to support area food banks; - Participation in National Night Out Fight Against Crime, Upper Bucks YMCA, Upper Bucks Work Force Development, Quakertown Alive, Bucks County Health Improvement Partners, Upper Perkiomen and Upper Bucks Chambers of Commerce, Open Line, Upper Perkiomen Community Service Coalition; - Conducted a health fair/ in-service day at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School providing information that included diabetes education, health screenings. The Hospital provides a free Family Health Resource Center for the community. The Center features a library devoted to health information for adults and children of all ages and includes: internet access, brochures and magazines. |
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Carbon Schuylkill Community Hospital, Inc. ------------------------------------------ Carbon Schuylkill Community Hospital, Inc. ("St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital" a.k.a. "SL-Miners") is a Joint Commission-accredited, not-for-profit, 45-licensed bed acute care hospital and 48-bed skilled nursing facility located in Coaldale, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County near the Carbon County border and providing care primarily to residents of Schuylkill, Carbon and Lower Luzerne counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. SL- Miners annually provides care for more than 2,400 observations and admissions, 82,000 outpatients and 14,608 ED visits and is recognized by the IRS as an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3) tax-exempt organization. Pursuant to its charitable purposes, SL-Miners provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. origin, religion or ability to pay. Founded in 1910, SL- Miners celebrated its 100th year of community service in October 2010. The Hospital provides patients with access to 95 physicians across 24 medical specialties. These specialty services include: - cardiology - emergency services - endocrinology - ENT - neurology - Oncology - orthopedics, joint and muscle disorders - pulmonary medicine - radiology (advanced) - sleep disorders - sports medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation - surgery (general and laparoscopic) - urology - vascular (arteries and veins) services - women's health - wound management Since joining St. Luke's in 2000, the hospital has undergone approximately $26 million in technical and facility improvements. A new, state-of-the-art emergency department was added in 2002. This addition was followed by a new MRI, a new sleep disorder center, a cardiovascular conditioning center and a new access road from Rt. 209 directly to the hospital. Additionally, St. Luke's Miners opened a newly renovated $1.6 million six-bed ICU in September 2010 and, in 2012, completed an extensive $2.6 million renovation of the Hospital's ground floor, including the lobby, registration and laboratory and a new St. Luke's Heart & Vascular Center was added. In April 2013, a new $1.6 million outpatient facility was established in Tamaqua on Route 309. Services include: orthopedics, sports medicine, women's health, neurology, imagining and laboratory. Additional facility improvements in FY '13 included elevator replacement, updated telemetry equipment and roof replacement. The Hospital has also significantly expanded medical expertise through the addition of the following services: - Orthopedic surgeons providing the most advanced diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries; - A highly trained cardiac team which includes experienced and skilled cardiologists, cardiac and vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and electrophysiologists; - Oncologists and direct access to a wide range of oncology specialists throughout the Network; - Hospitalists The Hospital operates health centers in the rural areas of Hometown, McAdoo and Nesquehoning. The centers treat patients of all ages, offering exceptional quality care close to home. No patient is denied care, regardless of their ability to pay for their care. All insurances, including Medicaid, are accepted. St. Luke's Miners Geriatric Center is a fully accredited, 48-bed hospital-based, skilled nursing facility located on the fifth floor of the Hospital. Individualized short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services are provided. The hospital received the Excellence from Quality Insights of Pennsylvania Award, recognizing successful implementation of best practices related to surgical care and health failure. Mission ------- The mission of St. Luke's Miners Hospital is to provide compassionate, excellent quality and cost-effective healthcare to residents of the communities served regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. The mission of St. Luke's Miners Hospital is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for their care. Community Outreach ------------------ In keeping with its commitment to the communities it serves. SL-Miners annually reaches more than 3,500 people through its community outreach endeavors. The Hospital offers a variety of free screenings/services for community-run events throughout the year. Community outreach, includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Utilization of numerous media outlets to educate the community about health issues that may impact them; - Provided the following free educational programs/services at various community locations: - Six cancer education programs; - Five heart disease programs; - Three pediatric first aid classes; - Fourteen diabetes education classes; - Seventeen classes on a variety of general health topics; including: The Importance of Sleep, Preventative Medicine, Treating sprains and strains; - Fifth-five educational/outreach events for senior citizens; - Six fitness/exercise programs for students; - Four community health fairs; - Two informational immunization programs; - Three blood pressure screenings; - One cholesterol screening; - One stroke screening; - Two osteoporosis screenings; - One women's health program. - Active participant in Schuylkill Alliance for Healthcare Access Programs including diabetes task force, interfaith health network, mental health committee, health alliance and community health day. St. Luke's Warren Hospital -------------------------- St. Luke's Warren Hospital ("SL-Warren") is a Joint Commission-accredited, not-for-profit 214-licensed bed acute care hospital located in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, providing care primarily to residents of Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey, and Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The hospital annually provides care for more than 7,000 observations and admissions, 93,000 outpatients and 29,836 ED visits and is recognized by the IRS as an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Pursuant to its charitable purposes, SL-Warren provides medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. Founded in 1923, SL-Warren was acquired by nationally recognized St. Luke's University Health Network in 2012. The Hospital provides patients with access to more than 231 physicians across 45 medical specialties. The Hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center Designation (7/10) from the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services; and received Top Performer on Key Quality Measures status from The Joint Commission (10/12) for the second consecutive year. SL-Warren continues to participate in the New Jersey Department of Health & Seniors Services public reporting initiative. Performance improvement teams work to continuously improve the processes of care provided to patients suffering a heart attack, patients with pneumonia or heart failure and those undergoing surgical procedures. The Hospital's specialty services include the following: - cardiology - dermatology - emergency services - gastroenterology - general surgery - geriatric medicine - gynecologic oncology - infectious disease - nephrology - neurology - oncology/hematology - ophthalmology - otolaryngology/ENT - pain management - podiatry - psychiatry - pulmonology - rheumatology - sleep medicine - sports medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation - surgical oncology - urology - women's health - wound care The Network has invested approximately $2.8 million in technical and facility improvements at SL-Warren since 2012. These include: $445,600 for IT upgrades, $410,950 for anesthesia technology, $320,000 for nurse call system, $218,600 for GE Telemetry, $204,900 for C-arm, $110,300 for digital radiology upgrade, $662,350 for various other equipment upgrades and $300,000 for facility improvements including roof replacement. The Hospital has significantly expanded medical expertise through the addition of the following services: - Direct access to gynecologic oncologists; - Direct access to highly trained cardiac team which includes experienced and skilled cardiologists, cardiac and vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and electrophysiologists. |
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SL-Warren also provides The Comfort Zone, an adult medical day care center. Care is provided for individuals 60 years and older, accounting for 6,400 annual visits to the Center for daily activities and medical monitoring. Additionally, the Hospital provides LifeLine Emergency Response System for 200+ subscribers. In keeping with it commitment to the communities it serves. SL-Warren annually reaches more than 5,000 people through its community outreach endeavors. The Hospital offers a variety of free screenings/services for community-run events throughout the year. Community outreach, includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Utilization of numerous media outlets to educate the community about health issues that my impact them; - Hosting more than 900 people at the SL-Warren Community Day on May 4, 2013. The event offered various free screenings such as cholesterol, bone density, hearing, balance, carotid artery, fall risk and blood pressure. In addition, there were demonstrations provided by DaVinci Science Center, American Heart Association and Sleep Center. Additional demonstrations focused on nutrition, CPR, sun safety, bike safety. Free lunch and entertainment were provided; Mission ------- The mission of St. Luke's Warren Hospital is to provide compassionate, excellent quality and cost-effective healthcare to residents of the communities served regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion or ability to pay. The mission of St. Luke's Warren Hospital is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for their care. Community Outreach ------------------ In keeping with its commitment to the communities it serves. SL-Warren annually reaches more than 5,000 people through its community outreach endeavors. The Hospital offers a variety of free screenings/services for community-run events throughout the year. Community outreach, includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Utilization of numerous media outlets to educate the community about health issues that my impact them; - Hosting more than 900 people at the SL-Warren Community Day on May 4, 2013. The event offered various free screenings such as cholesterol, bone density, hearing, balance, carotid artery, fall risk and blood pressure. In addition, there were demonstrations provided by DaVinci Science Center, American Heart Association and Sleep Center. Additional demonstrations focused on nutrition, CPR, sun safety, bike safety. Free lunch and entertainment were provided; - Participation in three area health fairs; - Providing health seminars on various topics to more than 800 community members; - St. Luke's Warren Speakers Bureau which provided nine programs to local groups; - Conducting the following eight health screenings at the Hospital for the general public: memory, gait, prostate cancer, peripheral vascular, breast cancer, heel bone density, skin cancer and depression. Additionally, monthly blood pressure screenings are provided in the Hospital lobby; - Sponsoring the following support groups: Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Celiac, Ostomy, Parkinson's, Bi-Polar, Grief, and Caregiver (partnering with Alzheimer's Association); - Offering three babysitting classes and four weight loss classes; - Osteoporosis exercise classes are offered twice a week; - Training 425 individuals in various skill sets including: CPR, ACLS, AED, IV, EKG, Ventilator, Hemodynamic and Preceptor classes; - Hosting a memorial service for more than 75 family members who lost loved ones to cancer; - Providing free dental screenings to Phillipsburg school children; - The Emergency Department hosting an EMS recognition night for more than 80 attendees; - Providing 10,185 trips by the Express Run van, which transports seniors and disabled Warren County and Easton residents to and from the Hospital for outpatient services; - Enrolling 1,650 community members in Future Focus, a free program for those 55 and older. - The Hospital activity pursues expanded relationships and health improvement advocacy with the communities it serves through various coalition-building activities including: - Phillipsburg Leadership Team's bi-monthly breakfast meetings; the Hospital also hosts these meetings. - Hospital employees volunteering 31 hours per month supporting and building partnerships with community organizations including: United Way of Northern New Jersey, Rotary Club, Phillipsburg School District Business/Community Partnership, Avantor Community Action Panel. The Hospital provides leadership and support to the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce and Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce. - Participating in reading programs at area schools for first and second grade students. - Participation in community events such as local community days and the Ole Town Festival in Phillipsburg. - Hospital employees supporting community non-profits such as the Untied Way, Stuff the Bus, Relay for Life, Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, Big Brothers and NORWESCAP Food Bank. - Participation in national Kick Butts Campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking. - Hosting and subsidizing the local Meals on Wheels program. - 70 employees and physicians supporting the Miller-keystone Blood Center drive, held three times each year. Background and Statistical Information ====================================== Background and Statistical Information ====================================== St. Luke's was originally founded in 1872 to care for the workers at the steel foundries in Bethlehem. Today, St. Luke's has grown into one of Pennsylvania's largest integrated healthcare networks and enjoys a national reputation for clinical excellence. St. Luke's provides services at more than 150 locations which include five Pennsylvania hospital sites and St. Luke's Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, NJ. More than 440 employed primary care, specialty care and hospital physicians provide services at more than 125 practice sites, as well as in all Network hospitals. St. Luke's also includes: various outpatient testing and service facilities, home health, inpatient/outpatient hospice services and other related organizations. St. Luke's offers emergency and transport services in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is the largest hospital-based EMS unit in Pennsylvania. In FY '13, St. Luke's provided treatment and services to 55,316 admissions/observations, 1,065,728 outpatients and 192,842 ED visits. Ninety-two percent of the 1,342 Network medical staff are board certified; a significant portion of medical staff see patients at multiple Network hospitals. St. Luke's encompasses more 9,400 employees, making St. Luke's the region's second largest employer, and more than 1,652 volunteers. Awards and Clinical Achievements -------------------------------- The Network has received more than 100 significant awards for clinical excellence and efficient management, as well as additional national and state recognition for clinical excellence. These include, but are not limited to: NATIONAL AWARDS: Truven (formerly Thomson Reuters, Solucient). 100 Top Hospitals; 100 Top Teaching Hospitals (1997, 2001), only hospital in region to receive this award. Top Cardiovascular Hospitals (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2012, 2014). 100 Top ICU Hospitals (2000). U.S. News & World Report - America's Best Hospitals: - Best Heart Hospitals (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005). - Best Digestive Disease Hospitals (2007, 2008). - Best Ear, Nose & Throat Hospitals (2008). U.S. News & World Report - Top Performance: - GI, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonary, Urology (2011). - Cardiac, Diabetes, GI, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Neurology, Ortho, Pulmonary, Urology (2012). - Diabetes, GI, Geriatrics, Neurology, Ortho, Pulmonary (2013). Top 50 Hospitals in U.S. (2009, 2010, 2011 - HealthGrades). Bariatric Center of Excellence (2009) -Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, Medicare patients are required to utilize Center of Excellence Bariatric Programs. Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award (2004, 2007, 2010 - American College of Surgeons), first and only Pennsylvania cancer program to receive highest quality recognition for three consecutive survey cycles. Highest Quality Rating for Open Heart Surgery (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 - American College of Thoracic Surgeons), only 6 percent of nation's hospitals attain this distinction. Most Wired Award for 2013 - American Hospital Association. Premier Quality Award for CABG (2006). Premier Quality Award for Hip/Knee Replacement (2006, 2007, 2008). |
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Premier QUEST Award for High Value Healthcare (SL-Allentown, SL-Bethlehem, SL-Quakertown - 2011, SL-Miners, SL-Quakertown - 2013). National Medal of Honor for Organ Donation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services). Top Integrated Healthcare Networks (2004, 2005, 2007 - IHN). American Heart Association Stroke Silver Plus Quality Award (2012), Gold Plus Award (2013), National Stroke Honor Roll (2013). Hospital of Choice Award - U.S. Alliance of Healthcare Providers (2005, 2006). The Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures Recognition (2011, 2012, 2013) . HomeCare Elite (St. Luke's Home Care Agency- 2012 and 2013). PENNSYLVANIA AWARDS: Best Place to Work in PA (2003, 2004, 2005). HAP Achievement Awards [2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 - four awards (most ever by one healthcare organization in one year) 2011, 2012 - two awards, 2013 - two awards]. Pennsylvania Donate Life Hospital Challenge Gold Level Achievement Award (2013) Sponsored by HAP, PA DOH and Gift of Life Donor Program. Honors hospitals for activities held to increase donor awareness; only 20 PA healthcare organizations attained gold distinction. NEW JERSEY AWARDS: NJHA Excellence in Quality Improvement Award (2014). NATIONAL/STATE QUALITY RECOGNITION: Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score -all five eligible St. Luke's hospitals received "A" rating (5/2013). The Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures - all five eligible St. Luke's hospitals attained top performance (2013). Recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care. First in region to perform TAVR procedures independently (2013). St. Luke's cath labs have achieved 100 percent 90-minute or less, AMI door-to-procedure for 34 consecutive months since February 2012. SL-Bethlehem has attained 100 percent compliance for cardiac surgery and AMI evidence-based care measures. Fully accredited Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, Best Performance Improvement Program, 2.33 percent mortality, top decile performance (Source: National Trauma Data Bank). Leader in state and national programs to improve perinatal care, 2013 elective early delivery rate of 1.5 percent is significantly below the state (26.2 percent) and national (11.2 percent) rates. St. Luke's Warren Hospital's Center for Hyperbaric and Wound Management, only New Jersey hospital to earn distinction of University of Medical and Health Sciences accreditation. Pay-for-Performance Recognition St. Luke's qualified for additional payment from the following programs: Highmark Quality BLUE, Capital BLUE Pay-for-Performance Program, CMS Value-Based Purchasing Program . Highest performance in the region for Evidence-Based Care Overall Score as publicly reported by Pennsylvania Health Care Quality Alliance (2013). Affiliation with Temple University School of Medicine ----------------------------------------------------- According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, our nation faces an anticipated shortage of 91,000 physicians by 2020 and 130,000 by 2025. To ensure continued regional access to physicians, St. Luke's and Temple University School of Medicine have developed the regional Medical School of Temple University/St. Luke's University Health Network, the first and only medical school campus in the greater Lehigh Valley. Enrolled students complete the first year at Temple, followed by years two, three and four at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem. The inaugural class began August, 2011, followed by the second class in August 2012 and the third class in August 2013. Full enrollment of 120 medical students will be achieved in August 2014 and the School expects to graduate 300 physicians in 10 years (beginning with the Class of 2015 graduation) and expects to retain 150 (50 percent) in the greater Lehigh Valley. The courses and competencies of this program are identical to the requirements for students training the full four years at the Temple campus in Philadelphia. Students applying to the program are interviewed at St. Luke's by St. Luke's physicians who are faculty members of the Temple University School of Medicine. Clinical medical skills, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, multiculturalism, socioeconomic and social and ethical issues are taught throughout the four years as part of the doctoring course. St. Luke's physicians, who are faculty members of the Temple University School of Medicine faculty, teach the first year doctoring course in Philadelphia. St. Luke's is also a Comprehensive Clinical Teaching Campus for Temple University School of Medicine. Sixteen third- and sixteen fourth-year medical students enrolled at the Temple Philadelphia campus may complete their clinical rotations at St. Luke's University Hospital. St. Luke's also trains students from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and other medical schools who rotate on electives at St. Luke's. Graduate Medical Education and Other Education Programs ------------------------------------------------------- St. Luke's has a long history of involvement in medical education, especially graduate medical education and is one of only 400 members of the prestigious Council of Teaching Hospitals. St. Luke's is dedicated to quality medical education coupled with compassionate patient-centered, technologically sophisticated care. The goal of St. Luke's graduate medical education program is to train young physicians who will have the knowledge and skills to enter private practice and/or go into fellowships for further training. Medical education programs are conducted primarily at the Bethlehem, Allentown and Warren campuses. Each year, more than 180 interns/residents/fellows train at St. Luke's 21 fully accredited programs which include: Dental, Emergency Medicine (dually accredited allopathic and osteopathic), Family Medicine (dually accredited allopathic and osteopathic), General Surgery, Internal Medicine (dually accredited allopathic and osteopathic), OB-GYN, Orthopedic Surgery, Pharmacy, Podiatry residencies; and Cardiology, Hospice & Palliative Care, Podiatric Dermatology, Sports Medicine, Surgical Critical Care and Geriatrics fellowships, Transitional Year residency and traditional rotating osteopathic internships. More than 100 members of St. Luke's medical staff hold faculty appointments at prestigious medical schools including Temple University, The University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. St. Luke's also conducts postgraduate continuing medical education through its sponsorship of more than 500 annual continuing medical education (CME) programs for physicians, nurses and ancillary healthcare professionals. St. Luke's offers clinical rotations in the following advanced practice programs: certified registered nurse anesthetist program (enrollees from LaSalle University), certified registered nurse practitioners programs (enrollees from DeSales University, Drexel University), emergency medicine PA/NP fellowships, trauma/surgical critical care PA/NP fellowships, physician assistant program (enrollees from DeSales, Drexel, King's College, Pennsylvania, Arcadia and Salus) and the only formal physician assistant observer programs. St. Luke's serves as a major training site for allied health professionals. More than 200 allied health students annually spend more than 55,000 hours at St. Luke's - an average of 250 hours per student. Allied health professionals work in teams to facilitate functionality of the healthcare system through provision of a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and direct patient care and support services. Allied health professionals train in many disciplines including: lab, medical assistants, MRI, nuclear medicine, phlebotomy, physical/occupational therapy, athletic trainers, radiology and respiratory care. Students from 22 colleges, universities and technical institutes are enrolled in St. Luke's programs. St. Luke's also trains students in surgical technology in its own school of surgical technology. Additional education programs include: pastoral care, pharmacy and hospital administration internships. St. Luke's School of Nursing ---------------------------- St. Luke's University Hospital of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was the fourth hospital in the country to operate a school for nurses. Established in 1884, St. Luke's School of Nursing is the nation's oldest hospital-based, diploma nursing school in continuous operation. More than 4,000 nursing students have successfully completed the program. St. Luke's School of Nursing is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and was fully reaccredited in 2004 by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. More than 150 students are enrolled in the 20-month program. |
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Community Support ------------------ In keeping with its commitment to the communities it serves, St. Luke's, through its hospitals and other affiliates, offers a variety of free services/screenings for community-run events throughout the year. St. Luke's also accepts requests for donations to fellow non-profit institutions. St. Luke's Community Health Department's supports the mission of the Bethlehem Partnership (Partnership) for a Healthy Community which focuses on improving the health status and quality of life of the community, especially those with limited resources. Established in 1996 by the Board of Trustees of St. Luke's University Health Network, the Partnership is a national model for collaborative efforts to improve access to healthcare services. Currently more than 200 participating/funding agencies, including those from local business, government, educational and community organizations, are actively involved in Partnership programs. St. Luke's provides the administrative and medical leadership, staff and financial support for the Partnership. The Partnership philosophy is through community participation with shared responsibility, the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness of individuals and the quality of life in the community can be enhanced. Services are provided primarily to at-risk and underserved children and adults through St. Luke's four mobile health/dental vans. Under St. Luke's leadership, Partnership achievements for FY '13 included, but are not limited to, the following: - Dental and medical care, primarily to underserved children and adolescents. Care is generally provided in four mobile health vans which regularly visit various schools, an adolescent shelter, and other community gathering sites. In FY' 13, mobile health vans provided nearly 2,000 patient visits to 700 uninsured students; mobile dental health vans provided 1,149 patient visits to 442 uninsured, at-risk patients. Specialized pediatric dental care and adult care was provided at The Easton Dental Center for 3,493 patient visits. A comprehensive vision program is also offered to screen and provide glasses for children at risk. In FY '13, 618 patients received vision care. - The Fowler Family Center at Donegan Elementary School provides a number of primary and preventive care services to low-income, at-risk families primarily through St. Luke's Family Practice (SLFP) which is located at the Center. SLFP provided primary and preventive care through 2,164 visits to 821 community members in FY'13. SLFP expanded services from 21 hours to 30 hours per week in FY '13, increasing access to care for the students at Donegan Elementary School, their families and the surrounding community. More than 10 percent of patients served were uninsured. SLFP's Donegan Adolescent Vaccination Rate in FY '13 was 93 percent, significantly higher than the Healthy People 2020 target. SLFP participates in Reach Out and Read, a nationally recognized literacy program. More than 200 books were given to children age six months through 5 years of age at their annual well child visit. Additional programs include: free health promotion/prevention classes offered to the community, programs to increase physical activity and good nutrition. - The AIDS Service Center fully supports the Expanded HIV Testing Initiative endorsed by the CDC. A total of 231 HIV tests were performed with two identified positives. The Center also offers two CDC evidence-based interventions to help clients reduce the risk of HIV infection or re-infection. Thirty-three high school students were served by this program. The Center also provided case management to 363 clients from five counties, more than doubling the number of clients served since 2007. The Center provided primary and specialty care to 171 AIDs patients in FY '13. - The Partnership offers an extensive Adolescent Career Mentoring Program. Over the course of 16 years, St. Luke's has partnered with the Bethlehem Area School District and Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. to provide English as a Second Language to at-risk community youths, as well as the opportunity to explore healthcare careers through the School-to-Work Program; while encouraging and mentoring them to graduate from high school and enroll in post-secondary education or enter the workforce. In FY '13, 94 percent (17 of 18 enrolled) of the students completed the program successfully; 74 percent of participants increased their English language proficiency. As of July 2013, 66 percent (20 of 30) of the former participants of the Adolescent Career Mentoring Program who are employed at St. Luke's started their healthcare experience in the School-to-Work Program. The investment in the Adolescent Career Mentoring Program increased bilingual/bicultural healthcare workers at St. Luke's, increased new employees in a high priority occupation cluster in the Lehigh Valley, PA and diversified the healthcare workforce in the overall community. - Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. and the Partnership offers an extensive Tobacco Cessation Treatment Center. The majority of patients enrolled in counseling have Medicaid. In FY '13, 296 patients fro Lehigh and Northampton counties enrolled in counseling, representing a 16 percent increase from the previous year. - St. Luke's and Lehigh University formed a highly successful partnership in 2009 to develop and implement Reading Rocks!, a reading supplemental/mentoring program for at-risk students at Donegan Elementary School in South Bethlehem. St. Luke's assumes all costs associated with this program. In FY '13, Reading Rocks! provided reading services to 213 students and collected 16,000 books to distribute to the children. St. Luke's community outreach programs include an extensive network of pediatric and adult medical and specialty clinics at various easily accessible locations. In FY '13, more than 156,867 clinic patient visits were provided. In December 2008, the Board of Trustees of St. Luke's University Health Network redesigned the Network's charity care program for patient access to discounted hospital services. The Network has established a Community Benefit Tracking Service to comply with new IRS Form 990 Guidelines (Effective 2009) to report community benefit activities / expenditures. Additional community support included, but is not limited to, the following: - St. Luke's Nurse-Family Partnership is an evidence-based, nurse home visiting program to improve the health, wellbeing and economic self-sufficiency of low-income, first-time parents and their children. Care is provided in this voluntary prevention program by specially trained registered nurses beginning early in the mother's pregnancy and continuing until her child's second birthday. In FY '13, the nurse-family partnership served 267 families residing in the Lehigh Valley (encompassing the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton and the surrounding rural areas). - Parent Advocate in the Home (PATH) provides health and supportive services to families with children age 3 years or younger. In FY '13, PATH provided 2,500 visits to 336 patients. A visiting nurse assists families to understand child growth and development, home safety, discipline, healthy eating, problem solving and parenting. This program focuses on early child development, nutrition, health and preparing the families and their children to be ready for school. |
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- The Visiting Nurse Advocate provides child health monitoring and child advocacy services to children living in troubled homes in Northampton and Lehigh counties, in southeastern Pennsylvania. In FY 13, 7,150 hours of service were provided to 188 families. - For more than 20 years, St. Luke's employees have sponsored an annual children's winter coat drive, purchasing new coats and other articles of clothing for more than 100 children in need. - St. Luke's University Health Network's InfoLink Toll-free health information telephone number: At an annual cost of $80,000, more than 53,000 callers annually are assisted with a range of services including registration for free community health programs, screenings and other health services, referrals to physician and information on St. Luke's Charity Care Program. - Television Programs: St. Luke's University Health Network produces a live, call-in weekly television program that highlights various healthcare topics and weekly reaches more than 400,000 viewers at an annual production and marketing cost of $109,987. St. Luke's physicians and other healthcare providers supply information on healthy living, health screenings, advances in healthcare treatment and technology and related topics. St. Luke's also co-produces Peak, a weekly television program that features health and wellness segments at an annual cost of $100,000. - St. Luke's University Health Network invested $296,000 in paid advertising in area publications and for direct mail distribution of a calendar of events to ensure the collective paid circulation of 150,000 residences received notification of the Network's free health classes/events/screenings. - In-kind donations, including first aid kits for non-profit organizations - Sponsorships for community events - Health Check Wellness Center for older adults - Heart Smart - St. Luke's work with area restaurants and provides them with heart smart recipes, serving suggestions and food substitutions. |
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THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK ("NETWORK"); A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY NETWORK. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY (ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS) PRIOR TO THE FILING WITH THE IRS. IN ADDITION, THE ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK FINANCE COMMITTEE WAS UPDATED AS TO THIS ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT YEAR FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. ST. LUKE'S HEALTH NETWORK, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE AND COORDINATE THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PREPARATION AND FILING PROCESS FOR THE TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES OF THE NETWORK. AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS OF THE NETWORK TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE INDIVIDUALS OUTLINED ABOVE, FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PRESENTATION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. LUKE'S HEALTH NETWORK, INC. FINANCE COMMITTEE. FOLLOWING THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW THE FINAL FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO THE FILING WITH THE IRS. |
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THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THAT POLICY. THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM CONSISTENT WITH BEST GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GUIDELINES BE CIRCULATED TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY. THE NETWORK'S CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES AND ENFORCEMENT WITH THE POLICY. IF A DIRECTOR DISCLOSES AN INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT, THE DIRECTOR'S POTENTIAL CONFLICT MAY BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH EVALUATES THE CONFLICT AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE DIRECTOR'S PARTICIPATION ON THE BOARD. AFTER CONSULTATION AND DISCUSSION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY TAKE ACTION, IF APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY, TO ADDRESS ANY SUCH CONFLICT IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. |
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CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15 |
Compensation Review Executive compensation for the health network consists of fixed salary, at-risk compensation and other deferred compensation arrangements. Total compensation for network executives is approved annually by the network's Board of directors. The recommended compensation is established through a multi-faceted approach including use of an independent consultant engaged on an ongoing basis by the Board of DIRECTORS and who works directly with the Executive Compensation Committee of the board. Also included is the review of forms 990 and compensation surveys of other comparable healthcare organizations. Please refer to the schedule j, part III, response to Schedule J, Part I, Question 3 for a more detailed description. |
| DISCLOSURE INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19 |
ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, OF WHICH THIS ENTITY IS THE PARENT, HAS ISSUED TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THESE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED WITH THE TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROSPECTUS WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR REVIEW. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SECRETARY OF STATE. |
| COMPENSATION INFORMATION DISCLOSURE |
CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J |
PART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS RECEIVING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION. PLEASE NOTE THIS REMUNERATION WAS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND NOT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS A VOTING MEMBER OR OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| RELATED HOURS DISCLOSURE |
CORE FORM, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B |
THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF THE ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK ("NETWORK"); A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY NETWORK. THE NETWORK INCLUDES BOTH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CERTAIN BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND/OR DIRECTORS LISTED ON CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THIS FORM 990 MAY HOLD SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH BOTH THIS ORGANIZATION AND OTHER AFFILIATES WITHIN THE NETWORK. THE HOURS SHOWN ON THIS FORM 990 FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY, REPRESENTS THE ESTIMATED HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. TO THE EXTENT THESE INDIVIDUALS SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NETWORK, THEIR RESPECTIVE HOURS PER WEEK PER ORGANIZATION ARE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. THE HOURS REFLECTED ON PART VII OF THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY AND PAID OFFICERS, REFLECT TOTAL HOURS WORKED PER WEEK ON BEHALF OF THE NETWORK; NOT SOLELY THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS INFORMATION |
CORE FORM, PART VII, SECTION B |
This organization is THE PARENT ENTITY OF the St. Luke's University Health Network; a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery NETWORK. This organization's Form 990 reflects no top five independent contractors for services and that no Forms 1099 were filed with the Internal Revenue Service. A tax-exempt affiliate within the St. Luke's University Health Network, St. Luke's Hospital of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, pays all outstanding accounts payable invoices on behalf of this organization. In conjunction with this service, St. Luke's Hospital of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania also prepares and issues Forms 1099 to these vendors receiving payments where applicable and also files these Forms 1099 with the Internal Revenue Service. |
| OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
CORE FORM, PART XI; LINE 9 |
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES INCLUDE: - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS USED FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT; $1,799,151; - NET ASSETS RELEASED TO SPECIFIC PURPOSE FUND; ($89,873); - CHANGE IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF TOTAL RETURN SWAP; $26,862,226; - CHANGE IN ADDITIONAL PENSION LIABILITY; $72,293,018; - EXTRAORDINARY LOSS; ($2,661,253); - CONTRIBUTION OF LAND; $ 722,300; - POCONO MRI BEGINNING UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS; $293,351; - OTHER CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS; ($1,631,842); - CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS RECEIVED - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; $3,572,225; - PLEDGES RECEIVED - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; ($4,398,641); - NEW PLEDGES- TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; $13,069,933; - INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; $19,230; - NET ASSETS RELEASED (PLEDGES) FROM RESTRICTIONS USED FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (BUILDING FUND) - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; ($50,176); - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS USED FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; ($1,064,491); - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS USED FOR OPERATIONS - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; ($2,110,487); - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS USED FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; ($4,610); - INCOME TRANSFERRED TO OPERATIONS - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; ($19,230); - ALLOWANCE FOR PLEDGES WRITTEN OFF AND ACTUAL WRITE-OFFS - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; ($315,967); - APPRECIATION TRANSFER FROM ENDOWMENT - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; $3,954,522; - INCOME TRANSFER FROM ENDOWMENT - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; $208,482; - INCOME TRANSFER FROM UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; $89,873; - ENDOWMENT SPENDING POLICY TRANSFER TO TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; $335,822; - OTHER CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED; $717,228; - CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS RECIEVED - PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED; $1,434,687; - INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS - PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED; $1,279,955; - NET REALIZED GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS - PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED; $26,920; - INCOME RELEASED AND TRANSFERRED TO GENERAL FUND FOR OPERATIONS - PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED; ($889,125); - APPRECIATION TRANSFER TO TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED - PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED; ($3,954,522); - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED; ($500,000); and - INCOME TRANSFER TO TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED - PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED; ($208,482). |
| AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2 |
THE TAXPAYER IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK ("NETWORK") A TAX-EXEMPT, INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY NETWORK. AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TAXPAYER AND ALL AFFILIATES FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2012; RESPECTIVELY AND ISSUED A CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATING SCHEDULES BY ENTITY. AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WAS ISSUED EACH YEAR BY THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM. THE NETWORK'S FINANCE COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE NETWORK'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING |
CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 3 |
THIS ORGANIZATION IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK ("NETWORK") ; A TAX-EXEMPT, INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY NETWORK. THE NETWORK'S FINANCE COMMITTEE ENGAGED AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE AND ISSUE A NETWORK WIDE CONSOLIDATED A-133 AUDIT. THIS ORGANIZATION WAS INCLUDED IN THE NETWORK WIDE A-133 AUDIT. |
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.