Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Employer identification number
34-0714478
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
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2
3
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5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
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e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
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Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
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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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
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
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Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Employer identification number
34-0714478
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EMERGENCY ROOMS ARE OPEN TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY (SEE SCHEDULE H FOR MORE DETAILS) IS APPLICABLE NOT ONLY TO MEDICALLY NECESSARY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES AT THE TWO HOSPITAL FACILITIES BUT TO THOSE SERVICES AT ALL AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER LOCATIONS. IN 2013, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE EXCEEDED $16 MILLION DOLLARS (PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE H). AT THE END OF 2013 AKRON GENERAL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OTHER AKRON HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, RELEASED A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) AS REQUIRED BY THE IRS TO BE REPORTED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY. THE CHNA REPORT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE. PROGRESS IS NOW BEING MADE TO ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS VIA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES, ALSO DEVELOPED DURING THE PROCESS. KENT STATE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, WHICH CONDUCTED THE ASSESSMENT, CONTINUES TO WORK WITH THE HOSPITALS TO DEVELOP A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY DIABETES INITIATIVE, FOCUSING ON PREVENTION. A REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF IMPORTANT PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY AKRON GENERAL IN 2013 INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: * AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON'S NURSING CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THE MAIN CLINIC, LOCATED ON THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON CAMPUS, IS STAFFED BY AKRON GENERAL FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS WHO PROVIDE FREE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT AFFORD IT AND DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS. * AKRON GENERAL ALSO SERVES THE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT ACCESS INC., A HOMELESS WOMEN'S SHELTER IN AKRON AND A SATELLITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON NURSING CLINIC. THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS ARE SEEN EACH YEAR AT THE UA-BASED LOCATION IN MARY GLADWIN HALL AND THE ACCESS FACILITY. * DURING NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN OCTOBER, MORE THAN $77,000 WAS RAISED TO SUPPORT AKRON GENERAL'S AWARD WINNING MUFFINS FOR MAMMOGRAMS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FREE MAMMOGRAMS AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES FOR UNINSURED WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD THEM. IN 2013, AKRON GENERAL PROVIDED 856 SERVICES TO AREA WOMEN. * THE PINK RIBBON PROJECT PROVIDES FREE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGS FOR WOMEN WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD THEM. MAMMOGRAMS AND PAP SMEARS ARE PROVIDED AT AKRON GENERAL'S WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC TO QUALIFYING WOMEN. IN 2013, 549 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 296 WOMEN IN NEED. * THE 13TH ANNUAL HEART AND VASCULAR SCREENING WAS CONDUCTED TO DETECT STROKE RISK, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE AMONG COMMUNITY RESIDENTS. AKRON GENERAL'S HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER STAFF PROVIDED FREE SCREENINGS TO 366 INDIVIDUALS - MANY WHO WERE UNINSURED AND HIGH-RISK. PARTICIPANTS WERE REFERRED FOR APPROPRIATE FOLLOW UP AS NEEDED. * SEVERAL FREE CANCER SCREENINGS WERE CONDUCTED FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERSERVED TO HELP DETECT CANCER AND OTHER DISEASES AND CONDITIONS IN THEIR EARLIEST STAGES. THESE ARE OFFERED FREE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH THE HELP AND SUPPORT OF OUR MEDICAL STAFF, RESIDENTS AND STAFF. SCREENINGS FOR CERVICAL, BREAST, SKIN AND LUNG CANCERS WERE AMONG THOSE OFFERED IN 2013. MORE THAN 366 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED. AKRON GENERAL ALSO PROVIDED 239 SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS DURING MAY WHICH IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. * FOR THE 6TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, AKRON GENERAL PARTNERED WITH THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION FOR THE SUMMIT COUNTY ARTHRITIS EXPO, BRINGING 115 PEOPLE TO THE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER WEST FOR TALKS BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND INFORMATION ON AREA RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH THIS CHRONIC DISEASE. * CELEBRATING THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT ON NOVEMBER 21ST, AKRON GENERAL OFFERED FREE SCREENINGS, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN QUITTING SMOKING AND TOBACCO USE. AKRON GENERAL CONTINUES TO OFFER COMMUNITY MEMBERS A SIX WEEK FREE SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS LED BY ONE OF OUR RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS WHO IS ALSO A TOBACCO TREATMENT SPECIALIST. * AKRON GENERAL IS A PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ACCESS TO CARE, A PROGRAM OPERATED BY SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH. THE PROGRAM LINKS UNINSURED SUMMIT COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH A VOLUNTEER PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, HOSPITAL AND SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES AT NO CHARGE. * THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH SUMMIT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES, A CASE WORKER WHO IS BASED AT AKRON GENERAL'S WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC CONNECTS UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PREGNANT WOMEN WITH SOCIAL SERVICES. A SIMILAR PROGRAM IS ALSO BASED ON THE MAIN HOSPITAL CAMPUS. * AKRON GENERAL PRESENTED DISPATCH HEALTH! A FREE HEALTH SCREENING FOR EMS PROVIDERS SERVING GREATER SUMMIT COUNTY AT OUR HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER IN MONTROSE. THE PURPOSE OF THE TWO-DAY EVENT WAS TO SERVE THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE MEDIC COMMUNITY, IDENTIFY POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS AMONG THESE FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEET THEIR NEED FOR ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS AT A TIME WHEN COMMUNITY BUDGETS ARE ESPECIALLY TIGHT. * AKRON GENERAL'S FREE SPEAKER'S BUREAU RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITY CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR TRUSTED HEALTH INFORMATION. IN 2013, AKRON GENERAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REACHED MORE THAN 1,300 PEOPLE WITH HEALTH PRESENTATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS RANGING FROM ADVANCE DIRECTIVES AND LIVING WILLS TO NUTRITION, CANCER CONCERNS AND SLEEP DISORDERS. * THROUGH SAVE A LIFE SUPER SATURDAY - A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AKRON GENERAL PROVIDED FREE HANDS-ON CPR AND AED TRAINING TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AGAIN IN 2013. FOUR FREE 45-MINUTE SESSIONS WERE HELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT THE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTERS IN MONTROSE AND STOW. NOW 71 MORE INDIVIDUALS ARE TRAINED AND READY TO RESPOND AND PERHAPS SAVE THE LIFE OF A LOVED ONE. * AKRON GENERAL CONTINUES TO BE A LEADER IN SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF LIFESAVING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS) IN PUBLIC PLACES. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE OHIO SCHOOL AED PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY AKRON GENERAL IN WHICH MORE THAN 4,500 DEFIBRILLATORS WERE PLACED IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE, WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND INFORMATION ABOUT AEDS. AT LEAST 15 KNOWN SAVES HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY SCHOOLS WHERE DEFIBRILLATORS WERE PLACED THROUGH THE OHIO AED PROGRAM. IN 2013 AKRON GENERAL WAS ALSO ABLE TO PROVIDE AEDS TO SUCH NONPROFITS AS PORTAGE PATH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SALVATION ARMY LOCATIONS TO KEEP THEIR CLIENTS AND STAFF SAFE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER HAS ONE MEMBER, AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM. AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS ORGANIZED IN OHIO AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC 501(C)(3). AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT THE MEMBERS OF AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER'S GOVERNING BODY. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE PRACTICE UNDER WHICH AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER'S CURRENT BOARD SUGGESTS CANDIDATES FOR OPENINGS ON ITS BOARD, THAT ARE THEN REVIEWED FOR APPROVAL BY AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM'S BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER. AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING LONG TERM PLANNING, ESTABLISHING SYSTEM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEM IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES. GENERALY, AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM LIMITS ITS POWER OF APPROVAL OVER DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD OF AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER TO THOSE CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP OF THAT ORGANIZATON'S BOARD AND THAT ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
LINE 11B - AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER PREPARES ITS FORM 990 INTERNALLY. AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER IS A MEMBER OF THE AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM. THE RETURN IS SUBJECT TO FINANCIAL REVIEW BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM AND REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF FORM 990 BY THE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE TAX OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM. AN OVERALL REVIEW IS PERFORMED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, WHICH SIGNS AS PREPARER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER IS A MEMBER OF THE AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM (SYSTEM). AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE SYSTEM AND AS SUCH IT DETERMINES CERTAIN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO ALL MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. IN THE CASE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST REPORTING, AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM NOT ONLY DETERMINES THE POLICY AND THE PROCEDURE, IT CARRIES OUT THE PROCEDURE FOR ALL SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONS ITSELF. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS AND ANY OTHER PERSONNEL THAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED BY MANAGEMENT. THE DISTRIBUTION COVERS ALL SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONS. ALL RESPONSES THAT INDICATE A PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE TURNED OVER TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (THE COMMITTEE) OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM FOR REVIEW. THE COMMITTEE MAKES A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER THE PERCEIVED CONFLICT IS LIKELY TO BE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT, THE MATERIALITY OF ANY ACTUAL CONFLICTS AND THE EXTENT OF SAFEGUARDS REQUIRED FOR ANY ACTUAL CONFLICTS. SAFEGUARDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, REQUIRING, IN THE CASE OF A BOARD MEMBER, THAT THE PERSON RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS OR VOTING THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE CONFLICT, REQUIRING THE PERSON TO DISENGAGE FROM THE CONDUCT CREATING THE CONFLICT OR REQUIRING THE PERSON TO RESIGN FROM THE POSITION AFFECTED BY THE CONFLICT. THIS PROCESS IS CONDUCTED BY AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM'S LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST LETTER PUTS THE RECIPIENT ON NOTICE THAT HE OR SHE IS UNDER AN ONGOING DUTY TO REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE SUBSEQUENT TO THIS FORMAL PROCESS. SUBSEQUENT EVENT REPORTING IS MONITORED BY AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM'S LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. ANY SUBSEQUENT REPORTED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AFOREMENTIONED REVIEW PROCESS BY AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBER OF THE AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM. THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM PARENT, AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM (AGHS), IS TO SUPPORT THE MEMBERS OF THAT SYSTEM. ONE OF THE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT AGHS PROVIDES IS DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION. AGHS FOLLOWS A PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL THAT IS MODELED AFTER THE REQUIREMENTS FOUND IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 FOR ESTABLISHING THE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLE COMPENSATION. THEREFORE, THE PROCESS CALLS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS - DEVELOPED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, BASED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA FROM PUBLISHED SURVEYS AND THE FORMS 990 OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS - THAT ARE WITHIN THE RANGE OF THE COMPENSATION OF SIMILARLY SITUATED PERSONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT PERSONS AND THE DELIBERATIONS ARE DOCUMENTED, CONTEMPORANEOUSLY, IN THE COMMITTEE'S MINUTES. THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL TOP MANAGEMENT WAS REVIEWED FOR REASONABLENESS USING THIS PROCESS IN 2012.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
CURRENTLY, AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS GENERALLY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER DOES MAKE THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN FOUNDATION NET ASSETS 625,847. TRANSFERS FROM/(TO) OTHER AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS -25,010,683. PENSION LIABILITY 29,097,035. NET CHANGE IN RESTRICTED FUNDS -768,280. CHANGE IN VALUE OF CASH FLOW HEDGE 22,978. GRANT FUNDING FOR CAPITAL 23,926.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.