Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| 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).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
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(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | 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.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| 990, PART III, LINE 4A: EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS | CORPORATE STRUCTURE, PURPOSE, GOVERNANCE HUDSON HOSPITAL (HOSPITAL) A STATE LICENSED 25-BED, LEVEL IV CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL (CAH), IS A WISCONSIN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS PART OF THE FAMILY OF HEALTHPARTNERS ORGANIZATIONS "HEALTHPARTNERS". FOUNDED IN 1957, HEALTHPARTNERS IS AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND HEALTH CARE FINANCING ORGANIZATIONS, AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST CONSUMER-GOVERNED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTRY. HEALTHPARTNERS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERS, PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY. HEALTHPARTNERS SEEKS TO TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE THROUGH A RELENTLESS FOCUS ON THE TRIPLE AIM - PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, AND MAINTAINING AFFORDABILITY, ALL AT THE SAME TIME. HEALTHPARTNERS INCLUDES AN ARRAY OF TAX-EXEMPT AND TAXABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH HEALTH CARE ACTIVITIES PRIMARILY OPERATING IN MINNESOTA AND WESTERN WISCONSIN. HEALTHPARTNERS PROVIDES A FULL-RANGE OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND HEALTH PLAN SERVICES INCLUDING INSURANCE, PATIENT CARE, ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAMS. HEALTHPARTNERS HEALTH PLAN'S SERVE MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION MEDICAL AND DENTAL MEMBERS NATIONWIDE. HEALTHPARTNERS MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM INCLUDES MORE THAN 1,700 PHYSICIANS, SIX HOSPITALS WITH OVER 1,000 ACUTE CARE BEDS, AND 93 PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE MEDICAL FACILITIES WITH PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA AND WESTERN WISCONSIN. IN ADDITION, HEALTHPARTNERS DENTAL CARE SYSTEM HAS MORE THAN 60 DENTISTS AND 24 DENTAL CLINICS. HEALTHPARTNERS ALSO CONTRACTS WITH OTHER PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY MEDICAL FACILITIES AND DENTAL FACILITIES, PHYSICIAN GROUPS, HOSPITALS AND RELATED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS LOCATED PRIMARILY IN MINNESOTA AND WESTERN WISCONSIN. HEALTHPARTNERS ALSO PROVIDES MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEM, CAN BE FOUND ON SCHEDULE R WITHIN THIS 990 RETURN. DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE INDIVIDUAL FORM 990 RETURN FOR THAT ORGANIZATION. HEALTHPARTNERS IS DRIVING CHANGE THAT HELPS OUR MEMBERS AND PATIENTS LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES. HEALTHPARTNERS COLLABORATE WITH OTHER PLANS, CARE PROVIDERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION AND THROUGHOUT THE NATION TO INCREASE ACCESS, CREATE AND SHARE QUALITY MEASURES AND INITIATIVES, PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY, AND COLLABORATE IN IMPROVEMENTS THAT SUPPORT THE TRIPLE AIM. AMONG HEALTHPARTNERS' SIGNATURE INITIATIVES CONTINUING IN 2015 ARE TOTAL COST OF CARE MEASUREMENTS (DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED METRIC, ENDORSED BY THE NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM, ENABLING MEASUREMENT AND INCENTIVES BASED ON COORDINATION AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES), MENTAL HEALTH (REDUCING STIGMA, AND ASSURING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY CARE IN THE MOST APPROPRIATE SETTINGS), CHILDREN'S HEALTH (IMPROVING CHILD HEALTH BY PROMOTING EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING FAMILY CENTERED CARE, AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES), AND SUSTAINABILITY (ENERGY EFFICIENCY, WASTE REDUCTION, AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT). HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. (HPI) IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF HEALTHPARTNERS AND IS A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND LICENSED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(4). HPI IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF HPI-RAMSEY, A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). IN TURN, HPI-RAMSEY IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF REGIONS HOSPITAL (REGIONS), REGIONS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, CAPITOL VIEW TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER, STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM (LAKEVIEW HEALTH), RAMSEY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES AND RH-WISCONSIN, INC., ALL OF WHICH ARE NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). RH-WISCONSIN AND GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. (GHI) ARE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL. GHI IS A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND LICENSED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). IN TURN, THE HOSPITAL IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC.(FOUNDATION) A WISCONSIN NON-STOCK CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(3). BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY: CHARITABLE TRADITION CONTINUED AS THE HOSPITAL REACHED OUT TO THOSE IN NEED OF ITS SERVICES. STAFF ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AGENCIES, AND OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS INVESTED IN COMMUNITY HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURE. THE HOSPITAL AIMS TO BE THE PREMIER PARTNER IN THE COMMUNITY'S QUEST FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EACH OTHER, THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS, HUDSON PHYSICIANS AND THE COMMUNITY, THE HOSPITAL ACCOMPLISHED A GREAT DEAL IN 2015. ADVANCEMENTS WERE MADE IN SUPPORT OF THE TRIPLE AIM: TO ENSURE BETTER HEALTH FOR ALL, IMPROVED PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. 1. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION: - COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CLASSES, SPECIAL EVENTS, HEALTH FAIRS OR SUPPORT GROUPS TAUGHT OR HOSTED BY MEDICAL AND CLINIC STAFF AND CAMPUS PARTNERS OR WERE HOSPITAL FITNESS CENTER MEMBERS (1:1 EDUCATION AND FITNESS TRAINING). TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION EXPENSES TOTALED $594,194 - CLASSES INCLUDED ADVANCED DIRECTIVES, BREASTFEEDING, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE, BABYSITTING CLASSES, FAMILY/PARENTING/SIBLING EDUCATION, HEART DISEASE, MEDICATION SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEPRESSION, NUTRITION/WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, HAND HYGIENE, EFFECTS OF SMOKING, HEALTHY EATING AND PORTION CONTROL AND HEALTH CARE CAREER DAY. - SPECIAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS WERE PRESENTED TO AREA YOUTH (ANNUAL BIKE SAFETY CLINIC, NUTRITION EDUCATION & GAMES PRESENTATION ETC.). - SUPPORT GROUPS FACILITATED BY STAFF INCLUDED NEW PARENT, SMOKING CESSATION, CELIAC, WEIGHT LOSS AND WELLNESS. OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS OFFERED ON CAMPUS BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, DIABETES, AND PARKINSON'S DISEASE. - THE HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER IS A LENDING LIBRARY WHERE PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN ACCESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INFORMATION FROM PRINT RESOURCES, INTERNET SITES AND TAPES. OVER 1,200 BOOKS AND MAGAZINES ARE CHECKED OUT ANNUALLY. - THE FITNESS CENTER, AN ON-SITE COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PHASE 3 CARDIAC REHAB PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AT A REDUCED FEE. THE REDUCED MEMBERSHIP FEE IS VALUED AT $53,958 WHEN COMPARED TO COMPETING FITNESS FACILITIES. - THE HOSPITAL HOSTED NUMEROUS BLOOD DRIVES IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. - THE HOSPITAL HOSTED AN ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY ON EARTH DAY. OVER 17,000 POUNDS WAS COLLECTED IN DURING THE EVENT. 2. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. THE HOSPITAL'S STAFF PROVIDED CLINICAL TRAINING FOR NURSES AND NURSING STUDENTS AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING EMS FROM REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS AT A COST OF $490,873. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATED IN THE WISCONSIN NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM (WNRP). THE PROGRAM IS A STRUCTURED LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR NEWLY LICENSED REGISTERED NURSES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE TRANSITION INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. THREE NURSES, PAIRED WITH EXPERIENCED HOSPITAL NURSES ACTING AS COACH/SUPPORT PERSON, COMPLETED THE 12-MONTH PROGRAM. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | 3. SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. IN 2015, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED $278,511 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE HOSPITAL DEFINES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS THE COST OF CARE DELIVERED TO PATIENTS WHO ARE WILLING, BUT UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE. THIS INCLUDES PATIENTS WHOSE CHARGES ARE FORGIVEN OR REDUCED BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY, PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY THE BALANCE LEFT BY ANY PAYER, AND PATIENTS FOR WHOM UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR SPECIAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WARRANT SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. CARE FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT CARE, INCLUDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES, TO MEDICAID PATIENTS. PAYMENTS RECEIVED FOR THESE SERVICES ARE BELOW THE COST OF CARE PROVIDED. THE EXPENSE TO COVER UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID COSTS FOR PATIENTS TOTALED $686,956. SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES. THE HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING NEEDED SERVICES EVEN AT A FINANCIAL LOSS. IN 2015, LOSS ON SERVICES FOR HOSPITAL INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING RESPIRATORY THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, CARDIAC REHAB, ONCOLOGY, PROGRAMS FOR CHANGE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, ACTATION, AND REGIONAL BLOOD BANK TOTALED $1,862,749. VAN TRANSPORTATION AND PHARMACY DELIVERY SERVICES WERE AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITHIN A 15-MILE RADIUS UPON REQUEST. OVER 1,000 RESIDENTS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE SERVICES. HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICES. IN 2015 COMMUNITY MEMBERS REALIZED THE BENEFIT OF HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDING TRANSLATION/INTERPRETER SERVICES, VAN TRANSPORTATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND COUNSELING SERVICES, AND LIFELINE HOME MONITORING SYSTEM, TO NAME A FEW. PROGRAMS FOR CHANGE, THE HOSPITAL'S OUTPATIENT CHEMICAL ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY CARE PROGRAM, OFFERED PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, GROUP DISCUSSION, AND FAMILY TREATMENT GROUPS FREE OF CHARGE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR LOVED ONE. FINANCIAL SERVICES. TO INFORM AND EDUCATE PATIENTS ON ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, THE HOSPITAL HAS DEVELOPED AN EXTENSIVE FINANCIAL COUNSELING PROGRAM. WHEN A PATIENT VISITS THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR IS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL, BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE STATUS IS REQUESTED. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES IS CONTACTED TO MEET OR FOLLOW-UP WITH THE PATIENT. ALL PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNT OF 50%, REGARDLESS OF INCOME. IF THE PATIENT IS INTERESTED IN DETERMINING IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER DISCOUNTS, THEY WILL BE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP SECURE A PAYMENT SOURCE FOR UNINSURED AND UNDER INSURED PATIENTS. PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, ADMINISTERED BY THE HOSPITAL'S BUSINESS OPERATIONS, EMPLOYS 2.0 FTE FOR PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES TO OVERSEE ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND, ALONG WITH SUPPORT FROM DEPARTMENT STAFF, HELPS PATIENTS ENROLL IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, FIND OTHER SOURCES OF PAYMENT, OR ACCESS SERVICES BEYOND MEDICAL CARE. THE HOSPITAL SPENT $261,869 IN STAFF TIME TO ASSIST PATIENTS ENROLL IN PUBLIC MEDICAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY SERVICES/PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANCE OR REFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (PAYMENT, BILLING AND INSURANCE COVERAGE) AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOTED ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEB SITE, ON ALL BILLING STATEMENTS, AND IN THE PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDE, DISTRIBUTED TO ALL NEW PATIENTS. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL COUNSELING, THE HOSPITAL HAS STAFF SOCIAL WORKERS AND CASE MANAGERS TO HANDLE CRISIS INTERVENTIONS, EMERGENCY ROOM NEEDS, AND PATIENT AFTERCARE. 4. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: CASH DONATIONS & GRANTS. THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION IN THE FORM OF CASH DONATIONS AND GRANTS TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR SPONSORSHIPS OR MEMBERSHIP DUES INCLUDING HUDSON RELAY FOR LIFE, NAMI, TWIN CITIES HEART WALK, ETC.. IN-KIND DONATIONS. IN-KIND DONATIONS WERE VALUED AT TOTALED $28,132 FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED STAFF HOURS SPENT IN SUPPORT OF BOARD OR COMMITTEE WORK INCLUDING: HUDSON ROTARY CLUB, HUDSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ST. CROIX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ST. CROIX COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, UW-RIVER FALLS CHANCELLOR ADVISORY COUNCIL, ST. CROIX VALLEY VISUAL ARTS COUNCIL, CANCER CENTER OF WESTERN WISCONSIN, ST, CROIX VALLEY YMCA, AND WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION IN ADDITION, MD MISSION TRIP SUPPLIES; SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNING (HEART WALK, NAMI WALK, HUDSON RELAY FOR LIFE); AND OVERHEAD EXPENSES OF SPACE PROVIDED TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR MEETINGS 5. COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: THE HOSPITAL SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS; IT LIVES OUT ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. KNOWING MUCH MORE CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER, THE HOSPITAL'S PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHIER TOGETHER-ST. CROIX HAS CONNECTED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FROM PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT SECTORS TO SHARE SKILLS AND ASSETS. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORTED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COALITION BUILDING, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE TOBACCO COALITION, HEALTHWATCH OF ST. CROIX COUNTY, WEST CENTRAL REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL (RTAC), THE HEALING ARTS PROGRAM, HUDSON CHAMBER, SOMERSET MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS (CAPS) CLASS, AND LEADERSHIP HUDSON - A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING DYNAMIC BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE HOSPITAL CONTINUED ON ITS ECO-FRIENDLY JOURNEY "HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM" (2008 COMMITMENT) USING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ESTABLISHING GREEN PURCHASING POLICIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE THAT'S HEALTHY. GREEN INITIATIVES INCLUDED THE RECYCLING PROGRAM, COMMUNITY SHARPS DISPOSAL SITE, REDUCTION OF ENERGY AND WATER CONSUMPTION, CREATION AND EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITY GARDEN - THE HOSPITAL IN SUPPORT OF HEALTHIER TOGETHER INITIATIVES, AND THE FOSTERING OF HEALING ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY LABYRINTH. IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES HAS MADE THE HOSPITAL A MODEL WITHIN THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS. 6. COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS: A COMBINATION OF FINANCE, MARKETING, COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EDUCATION STAFF DEDICATE TIME TO THE DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING OF ALL OF THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES. IN 2015, THE TIME SPENT ON THESE ACTIVITIES TOTALED $7,532, $6,516 FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT EXPENSES, AND $2,322 TO PLAN AND DEVELOP A SIX HOSPITAL COOPERATIVE TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: PLEASE REFER TO FORM 990 SCHEDULE H NARRATIVE. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | 7. ORGANIZATION AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: THE HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE HUDSON COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA. THE HOSPITAL HAS BEEN A VITAL AND NECESSARY COMMUNITY RESOURCE SINCE 1953. - THE NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION RANKED THE HOSPITAL AS ONE OF THE TOP 25 CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS IN THE NATION, OUT OF A POSSIBLE 1,300 HOSPITALS, BASED ON THE HOSPITAL STRENGTH INDEX COMPILED BY IVANTAGE ANALYTICS. IT WAS ONLY 16 HOSPITALS AMONG THE 'TOP 100 CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS' THAT RECEIVED THIS RECOGNITION FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. - BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW RANKED THE HOSPITAL AS ONE OF THE "50 CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS TO KNOW, AND RECOGNIZED AS A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL THAT HAS DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN CARING FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES. - THE HOSPITAL WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION AS A TOP PERFORMER ON KEY QUALITY MEASURES FOR ATTAINING AND SUSTAINING EXCELLENCE IN ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURE PERFORMANCE FOR SURGICAL AND PRENATAL CARE. - THE WISCONSIN CANCER COUNCIL, A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION OF A CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM FOR THE STATE, PRESENTED THE HOSPITAL WITH THE 2015 PLATINUM AWARD. - THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S PARTNERS FOR PATIENTS, AWARDED THE HOSPITAL FOR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF CARE FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. - THE HOSPITAL WAS AWARDED TWO OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS OFFERED BY PRACTICE GREENHEALTH-THE NATION'S LEADING HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY THAT EMPOWERS ITS MEMBERS TO INCREASE THEIR EFFICIENCIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP WHILE IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY THROUGH BEST PRACTICES. THE HOSPITAL RECEIVED THE PREMIERE AWARD-TOP 25 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD AS WELL AS CIRCLES OF EXCELLENCE AWARD. - THE HOSPITAL PATIENT ACCOUNTING TEAM ACHIEVED THE TOP PERFORMER EPIC SERVICES AWARD. - FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW, HEALTHPARTNERS-ALONG WITH THE HOSPITAL WAS NAMED ONE OF THE "MOST WIRED" HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTRY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | AS OF JANUARY 1, 2009, THE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL ARE GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. AND RH-WISCONSIN, INC. THESE SAME ENTITIES ARE ALSO THE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL, INC., A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL IN NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN. GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. AND RH-WISCONSIN, INC. ARE PART OF THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF NOT MORE THAN THIRTEEN (13) PERSONS APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS (AMENDED BYLAWS, ART. II, SECT. 2): - SEVEN (7) COMMUNITY DIRECTORS NOMINATED BY THE BOARD'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND APPOINTED BY RH-WISCONSIN, INC. - THREE (3) DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC., ONE OF WHOM MAY BE A PHISICIAN AND ONE OF WHOM MAY BE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF REGIONS HOSPITAL - ONE (1) DIRECTOR WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE MEDICAL STAFF OF THE HOSPITAL AND APPOINTED BY WESTERN WISCONSIN MEDCIAL ASSOCIATES, S.C. OR BY THE LARGEST ACTIVE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN GROUP SERVING THE HOSPITAL. - ONE (1) DIRECTOR SHALL BE THE HOSPITAL'S CHIEF OF STAFF - ONE (1) DIRECTOR SHALL BE A PHYSICIAN NOMINATED BY THE BOARD'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND APPOINTED BY RH-WISCONSIN, INC. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE HOSPITAL'S CORPORATE MEMBERS - RH-WISCONSIN, INC. AND GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. - JOINTLY APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR INITIATE THESE ACTIONS DIRECTLY (AMENDED BYLAWS, ART. III, SECT. 1): - AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES, BYLAWS OR OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS - APPROVAL OF THE ADDITION OR DELETION OF MAJOR SERVICE LINES - SALE, LEASE, MORTGAGE OR PLEDGE OF ANY REAL ESTATE OR INTEREST THEREIN, OR OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS - ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN, AND CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGETS - APPROVAL OF UNBUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - APPROVAL OF BORROWING OR LENDING OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS - MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, AFFILIATION OR JOINT VENTURE WITH ANY OTHER ENTITY AND TRANSFER OR CONTRIBUTION OF ASSETS AND FUNDS TO SEPARATE ENTITIES - ESTABLISHMENT OR DIVESTITURE OF ENTITIES OF WHICH THE HOSPITAL HAS AN EQUITY OR MANAGEMENT INTEREST, OR ESTABLISMENT OF ANY SIGNIFICANT AND CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY ENTITY - APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE HOSPITAL'S PRESIDENT AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - DISSOLUTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE HOSPITAL'S 990 RETURN HAS A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS THAT IS FOLLOWED BEFORE IT IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE HOSPITAL. THE REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDES A LAYERED REVIEW BY THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. (GHI), THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE HOSPITAL, GHI'S INTERNAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND HEALTHPARTNERS, INC.'S OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ONE OF THOSE AREAS HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW, ASK QUESTIONS AND MAKE COMMENTS BACK TO THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF GHI BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETED AND PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE HOSPITAL. ONCE THAT REVIEW PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED, IT IS THE POLICY OF THE HOSPITAL TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF IT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND TO IT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A COPY OF THE 990 PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE 990 RETURN. THIS COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN A PRE-MEETING PACKET, AND IS AN AGENDA ITEM AT THE COMMITTEE MEETING. THIS PROCESS IS NOTED AND DOCUMENTED IN THE WRITTEN COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. THESE MINUTES ARE PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | AS REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS OF THE HOSPITAL, THE BOARD MONITORS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ITS BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES BY MAINTAINING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. UNDER THE POLICY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, MEMBERS OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE POLICY AND REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE IDENTIFYING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE GENERAL COUNSEL WILL SUMMARIZE THE FINDINGS FOLLOWING REVIEW OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE CHAIR AND HOSPITAL PRESIDENT. BOARD AGENDAS AND EXECUTIVE DECISIONS ARE MONITORED IN RELATION TO THIS POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE HOSPITAL'S CEO AND ITS OFFICERS ARE EMPLOYED BY REGIONS HOSPITAL (REGIONS), STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM, OR BY GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. (GHI), WHICH ARE ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, OR BY THE HOSPITAL. GHI, REGIONS, STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM AND THE HOSPITAL HAVE AN ANNUAL PROCESS TO REVIEW THE MARKET COMPARABILITY OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE HOSPITAL'S CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS. EVERY THREE YEARS, THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE "COMMITTEE"), RETAINS AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION EXPERT TO CONDUCT AN EXTENSIVE MARKET COMPARABILITY REVIEW FOR ALL OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE REVIEW INCLUDES ALL COMPONENTS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION: BASE SALARY, ANNUAL INCENTIVES, BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES. THE MARKET SURVEY RESULTS ARE PRESENTED TO, REVIEWED BY AND APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE. BASED ON THIS DATA, EITHER THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF REGIONS, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF GHI OR THE HOSPITAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEES") DETERMINE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TOTAL COMPENSATION RANGES FOR EACH EMPLOYED OFFICER. IN INTERIM YEARS, GHI'S HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF, UNDER THE COMMITTEES' DIRECTION, UPDATES CHANGES IN THE SALARY STRUCTURE BASED ON THE SAME INDEPENDENT STUDIES PERFORMED BY THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT FOR THE COMMITTEE. FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FULL INDEPENDENT REVIEWS ARE PERFORMED TO SET SALARY RANGES BASED ON THE COMPETITIVE MARKET DATA SPECIFIC TO THOSE POSITIONS. THE COMMITTEES REVIEW AND APPROVE EACH YEAR'S COMPENSATION RESULTS. IN ALL CASES, THE COMMITTEES' MEMBERS COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEY TO ASSURE THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS' INDEPENDENCE AND THIS IS UPDATED AT ANY MEETING AT WHICH DECISIONS ARE BEING MADE. STAFF (OTHER THAN THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD) IS NOT IN THE ROOM DURING DELIBERATIONS OR VOTE INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES ARE KEPT. WITH THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS INPUT, THE ST CROIX VALLEY EXECUTIVE LEADER CONDUCTS THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND, WITH THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD APPROVAL, DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE HOSPITAL CEO. THE HOSPITAL BOARD HAS DELEGATED TO THE CEO THE ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ALL THE HOSPITAL-EMPLOYED OFFICERS WITHIN THE COMPENSATION RANGES DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE. ANY EXCEPTIONS TO COMPENSATION IN EXCESS OF THE APPROVED RANGES ARE APPROVED BY THE HOSPITAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. TOTAL COMPENSATION IS APPROPRIATELY DOCUMENTED ON THE FORM 990 AND ON THE EMPLOYEE'S W-2. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE HOSPITAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 RETURNS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THE INFORMATION FROM THE HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THE INFORMATION THROUGH THE WISCONSIN SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE. THE HOSPITAL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CAN BE VIEWED THROUGH THE HUDSON HOSPITAL.ORG WEBSITE. |
| 990, PART VII, SEC. A, LINE 1A, COL. B: AVERAGE HOURS-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS | DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE HOSPITAL ARE EMPLOYED AND COMPENSATED BY GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC., REGIONS HOSPITAL, OR THE HOSPITAL. REPORTED AVERAGE HOURS WORKED ARE BASED ON THEIR TOTAL COMPENSATION FROM ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | INCREASE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. 61,489. TRANSFER OF NET ASSETS TO HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. -98,101. NON-CASH GIFTS IN KIND -23,389. |
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