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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| 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. | ||||||
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(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.) | ||||||
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(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 | ||||
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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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| 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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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
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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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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
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| e From 2015....... | ||||
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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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| PART vi, line 11b | Form 990 Review Process: 1. Key information necessary for the preparation of the tax return is obtained and/or confirmed with internal sources including regional finance, executive compensation, community benefits, treasury, government relations, and legal. 2. Community benefit reporting details are presented to the community benefit committee of the board for review. 3. Prior to finalization, the return is reviewed by an external tax advisor. 4. Once signed by an external tax advisor, the return and underlying data are reviewed by an officer or a member of management designated by an officer for signature and filing. 5. Copies are then provided to board members prior to filing. |
| PART vi, line 12c | COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT A. REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY - KAISER PERMANENTE REGULARLY MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY IN 3 KEY WAYS: A1. THE KAISER PERMANENTE COMPLIANCE HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND VENDORS TO REPORT ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ALL CALLS ARE ANSWERED BY A THIRD PARTY AND PROVIDED TO KAISER PERMANENTE'S NATIONAL COMPLIANCE OFFICE FOR REVIEW AND APPROPRIATE ACTION. EMPLOYEES CAN REPORT ANONYMOUSLY. RETALIATION IS PROHIBITED. REPORTS OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE GENERATED AND INVESTIGATIONS ARE CONDUCTED AS REQUIRED AND INFORMATION IS TRACKED AND TRENDED TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED TO AVOID OR MANAGE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. COMPLIANCE HOTLINE REPORTS ARE PROVIDED FOR REVIEW AND ACTION TO THE KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN/HOSPITALS BOARDS OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. A2. THE NATIONAL COMPLIANCE OFFICE AND INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES ANNUALLY REVIEW THE DIRECTORS', OFFICERS', KEY EMPLOYEES', AND EXECUTIVES' ANNUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE DISCLOSURES AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON ANY INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED. INVESTIGATIONS ARE DOCUMENTED, TRACKED AND TRENDED TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL CONTROLS OR EDUCATION IS REQUIRED. IN ADDITION, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE REPORTS ARE PROVIDED FOR REVIEW AND ACTION TO THE KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN/HOSPITALS BOARDS OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY; AND A3. ANNUALLY, AS A COMPONENT OF THE EXTERNAL AUDIT, AN OUTSIDE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REVIEWS THE ANNUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES PROCESS COMPLETED BY DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND EXECUTIVES, AND ACTIONS TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE DISCLOSURES. THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT, INCLUDING ANY FINDINGS IN THIS AREA ARE PRESENTED TO THE KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN/HOSPITALS AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE. B. REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY - TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE POLICY KAISER PERMANENTE USES THE FOLLOWING STEPS AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE: B1. REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO ANY CORRECTIVE/DISCIPLINARY ACTION PROVISIONS DESCRIBED IN SPECIFIC REGIONAL/NATIONAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES. B2. KAISER PERMANENTE NOTIFIES EMPLOYEES OF THE NATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY NO. 14. CORRECTIVE/DISCIPLINARY ACTION POLICY DURING NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION AND IN ANNUAL COMPLIANCE TRAINING. B3. IN THE EVENT THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO DISCIPLINE ANY EMPLOYEE BECAUSE OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LEGAL/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, KAISER PERMANENTE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES,OR THE PRINCIPLES OF RESPONSIBILITY, OR FOR UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, COACHING/COUNSELING AND/OR CORRECTIVE/DISCIPLINARY ACTION MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: - ORAL DISCUSSION AND/OR WARNING BY THE EMPLOYEE'S IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR OR HIGHER LEVEL MANAGER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM; - WRITTEN NOTICE, WITH OR WITHOUT FINAL WARNING; - PAID OR UNPAID SUSPENSION, WITH OR WITHOUT FINAL WARNING; - TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. |
| PART vi, line 15A/B | COMPENSATION DETERMINATION THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM AS ADMINISTERED BY KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, INC. IS DESIGNED TO RECRUIT, RETAIN AND MOTIVATE QUALIFIED SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL. SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE STRATEGIC AND POLICY DIRECTION AND RESULTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS, TO A SIGNIFICANT DEGREE, PERFORMANCE-BASED. THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION. PRIOR TO PAYMENT, ALL PROGRAMS AND PAYMENTS TO THE CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS (EXECUTIVES) ARE REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION. BASE PAY FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IS ESTABLISHED AT A LEVEL COMPARABLE TO THE RELEVANT MARKET. IN ADDITION, OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM BEAR 'AT-RISK' FEATURES DESIGNED TO FOCUS ON STRATEGICALLY IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE GOALS AND TO ASSIST IN ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TOP PERFORMERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO BE COMPETITIVE TO THE COMPARABLE EXTERNAL MARKET IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION COMPETES FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP. EVALUATION OF COMPARABLE PAY DATA IS PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION, BENEFIT & HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING FIRM. THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON OBJECTIVES IN THE AREAS OF QUALITY OF MEMBER CARE AND SERVICE, MEMBERSHIP GROWTH, FINANCIAL SOUNDNESS, AND THE COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| PART vi, line 18 | Forms 990 are available on www.guidestar.org. |
| PART vi, line 19 | Public Inspection Copy: - Governing documents - are available as provided to the California Secretary of State on state agency website or upon request. - Financial Statements are on file with the state regulatory agency. Combined data is published for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and subsidiaries and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Subsidiaries with independent auditors' report. To request copies contact: Vice President, Government Relations Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals One Kaiser Plaza, 18th floor Oakland, CA 94612 |
| PART vii, section a, column b | Hours for Related Organization: Individuals who are both officers and members of Boards of Directors work full time as employees as well as fulfill their board assignment. All officers work full time in their employee capacity. Full time work may require in excess of the traditional 40 hour week. Given the integrated nature of our organization, employees may provide support for various Kaiser Permanente companies. The average hours per week reported for the filing organization and related organizations was estimated. |
| PART xi, line 9 | Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: change in donated capital $ (13,989,265) change in inter-regional transfer (89,755,551) change in dividends, partnership (129,736,027) restricted grants - co 2,147,242 change in pension and other retirement liabilities 1,806,879,633 gain/loss on sale on investment - book-to-tax difference 575,011,180 otti losses (1,189,583,458) ------------------ 960,973,754 |
| PART iii, lines 4a-4d | Legal Affiliation with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and its Subsidiaries Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (KFH) and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP, Inc.) and its four principal operating subsidiaries are separate corporations governed by identical boards of directors. KFH accepts responsibility to provide or arrange necessary inpatient services and facilities for members of health plans administered by KFHP, Inc. KFH owns and operates licensed hospitals in California, Hawaii and Oregon. These facilities provide emergency and inpatient services to all persons in the community, regardless of membership or ability to pay. Staff privileges are available on a nondiscriminatory basis to physicians in the communities served. KFH also contracts with other community hospitals to provide services to members for specialized care and other services. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Commitment to the Community: KFHs mission is to provide hospital, medical, and surgical care, including emergency services, extended care, and home health care to the public without regard to age, sex, race, religion, or national origin, or to the individuals ability to pay. KFH strives for excellence in serving its patients through market-leading performance in quality and service. As a nonprofit organization, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is committed to improving the health of the communities beyond the population of patients served by its facilities. Annual investments in a range of Community Benefit programs are a fundamental embodiment of the organizations ongoing commitment to improve the general wellbeing within the broader community. These investments result in intentional, planned, measurable, and accountable benefits intended to address many of the health challenges faced at the individual, local, state, and national levels. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted in 2010 codifies responsibilities that nonprofit hospital organizations such as KFH must satisfy in order to maintain their qualification as tax-exempt entities. One responsibility involves conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) at least once every three years at every licensed hospital facility. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has completed similar needs assessments for many years to identify the needs and resources that guide our Community Benefit spending. The new federal legislation provides an opportunity to revisit assessment and planning processes with an eye toward enhancing compliance, transparency, efficiency, and utilization of emerging technologies. KFHs most recent CHNA process was undertaken in 2013. In 2014, KFH began addressing the primary needs which were identified in the latest CHNA by developing a comprehensive set of Implementation Strategies (IS) for every facility. The IS reports describe the needs which each KFH facility has chosen to prioritize and the reasons why other needs are not being addressed during this three-year cycle. A full set of the CHNA assessments by facility as well as the related Implementation Strategy reports can be found at www.kp.org/chna. In 2007, the board of directors of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals refined the focus of the organizations Community Benefit programs and established the following four priority areas which have come to be known as "Streams of Work": A. Care and Coverage for Low-Income People Creates and supports programs that lower the financial barriers for the under- and uninsured. B. Community Health Initiatives Seeks to measurably improve the health of the communities we serve. Designs, delivers, and sustains long-term programs that engage communities in work to improve conditions in their neighborhoods. C. Safety Net Partnerships Builds partnerships with community clinics, local health departments, and public hospitals. Provides funding, technical assistance, dissemination of care management and quality improvements technology to help improve care and expand treatment capacity for vulnerable populations. D. Developing and Disseminating Knowledge Improves health care by sharing our knowledge - educating practitioners, advancing research, empowering consumers and informing policymakers about evidence-based care and health. In addition to the four Streams of Work identified by the combined Board of Directors, the following Community Benefit-related activities have been described in this section of the tax return. E. Other Community Benefit Investments - support Community Benefit activities and programs beyond the national streams of work, including the administrative expenses of regional Community Benefit departments dedicated to supporting the organizations Community Benefit programs and services and coordinating related initiatives. F. Environmental Stewardship - protecting and improving the natural environment is a key component of KFHs mission to improve the health of the community it serves. Although costs associated with this initiative are not included in the dollars reported as Community Benefit investments, efforts in this area contribute to advancing a broader vision emphasizing healthy people and healthy environments while also improving health care quality and affordability. The following are details of the Community Benefit activities provided by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals: In 2015, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals expended approximately $980 million (at cost, net of $1,355 million of related revenues) to support Community Benefit activities. The following summarizes many of the signature Community Benefit programs and services grouped according to the national Streams of Work. |
| A. Care and Coverage for Low-Income People | Improving health care access for those with limited incomes and resources is fundamental to Kaiser Foundation Hospitals mission. In 2015, the organization invested approximately $790 million (at cost, net of $1,215 million of related revenues) to address the financing and delivery of health care for populations vulnerable due to socio-economic status, illness, ethnicity, age, or other factors. Program beneficiaries (under- and uninsured) received free or discounted care in a KFH facility. A.1. Charitable Care (Medical Financial Assistance and Charitable Health Coverage Programs) Kaiser Foundation Hospitals provides charity care to low-income vulnerable populations through the Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) and Charitable Health Coverage (CHC) programs. In 2015, KFH spent approximately $164 million (at cost, net of $2.6 million of related revenues) to support under- and uninsured patients treated in KFH facilities located in California, Hawaii, and Oregon. A.1.1. Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) Program Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Medical Financial Assistance program provides financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary services, medications, and supplies to patients with a demonstrated financial need. Patients must receive health care services at facilities operated by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and/or from a Kaiser Permanente provider. Eligibility is based upon prescribed levels of income to patients who have exhausted other private and public sources of support. In 2015, KFH provided $124 million (at cost, net of $200 thousand in related revenues) of services under this program. At KFH, uninsured patients receive a discount on hospital and professional charges for emergency or other medically necessary care without an application and regardless of income level. The discount is provided to ensure than an uninsured individual is not charged more for emergency or other medically necessary services than the amounts generally billed to insured individuals receiving equivalent care. Contracted collection agency practices are aligned with the organizations social values and the final IRC section 501(r). Additionally, any patient experiencing financial hardship due to high medical expenses relative to their income level may qualify for the program under special circumstances. A.1.1.1. MFA Program Offered in California In California, the MFA programs eligibility criteria allows patients falling at or below 350% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) to receive full (100%) write off of patient out-of-pocket costs. In 2015, KFH patients in California received full forgiveness for over 112,000 inpatient days of care under the MFA program. A.1.1.2. MFA Program Offered in Hawaii In Hawaii, the MFA program is open to patients whose family income is at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). In 2015, KFH patients in Hawaii received full (100%) forgiveness for nearly 6,000 inpatient days of care under the MFA program. A.1.1.3. MFA Program Offered in Oregon and Washington In Oregon and Washington, the MFA programs eligibility criteria allows insured patients falling below 300% of FPG and uninsured patients falling at or below 350% of FPG to receive full write off of medical charges. This population received full (100%) forgiveness for over 10,000 inpatient days of care under KFHs MFA program in 2015. The MFA program also covers full or partial expenses for dental services if applicants meet qualifying guidelines. A.1.2. Charitable Health Coverage (CHC) Program Charitable Health Coverage (CHC) is a unique approach to caring for low-income uninsured persons in the community. Eligible participants receive a regular Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. membership card and access to the full range of services and providers at Kaiser Foundation Hospital facilities--a much better alternative to a potentially costly emergency room visit or hospitalization. KFHP, Inc.s CHC programs have a long history of making a real difference in the lives of low-income people who might otherwise have no permanent health care coverage. In 2015, more than 75,000 low-income adults and children who were not eligible for other public or privately sponsored coverage received access to health care through facilities operated by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals in California and Oregon. KFH contributed approximately $40 million (at cost, net of $2.4 million of related revenues) to provide subsidized care to these underserved populations in 2015. A.1.2.1. CHC Programs Offered in California A.1.2.1.1. Child Health Program The Child Health Program provides medical and dental coverage to eligible children under the age of 19 for California families with income up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines who do not have access to other health insurance. After-subsidy, monthly payment amounts charged to members range from $0 to $20 per child per month, depending on family income, for a maximum of three children. Additional children are covered free of charge. A.1.2.1.2. Healthy San Francisco KFH provided access to approximately 670 KFHP, Inc. members participating in the Healthy San Francisco program at the end of 2015. Healthy San Francisco is a program created by the City and County of San Francisco to make health care services accessible and affordable for uninsured residents living on a combined family income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. It is available for all San Francisco residents, regardless of immigration or employment status, or pre-existing medical conditions. While this program is not an insurance plan, it does provide access to primary care, preventive services, and hospitalization within the city and county of San Francisco. A.1.2.2. CHC Program Offered in Oregon A.1.2.2.1. The Child Health Plan Program Plus The Child Health Plan Program Plus targets eligible students. This program is open to children of low-income families who reside in one of six school districts and who do not have access to other health insurance options. The program provides comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription coverage to children between kindergarten and 12th grade, and these children must come from a household with income up to 350% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. |
| A.2.Participation in Medicaid and Other Government-Sponsored Programs | Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has a long history of providing access to low- and moderate-income individuals as a nonprofit organization. In 2015, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals provided medical services valued at $619 million (at cost, net of $1,212 million of related revenues) to individuals participating in government-sponsored programs in California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. Improving access to care for vulnerable populations is fundamental to KFHs social mission to improve the health of communities served and consistent with the obligations of a tax exempt organization. The Affordable Care Act is having a continuing far-reaching impact on the landscape of government-sponsored programs, as these options are poised to become the key source of health coverage for a significant portion of the American population. KFH has responded to this challenge by developing organizational strategies to enable individuals whose coverage is changing due to personal or financial circumstances to continue to obtain medical care at facilities owned by the organization. Realized and anticipated growth in the organizations Medicaid offerings closely aligns with and supports KFHs core mission, tax exempt status, credibility in state and federal policy arenas, and community health needs focusing on access to care. A.2.1. Government-Sponsored Programs in California Highlights of the government-sponsored health care coverage programs supported by KFH in California include: A.2.1.1. Medicaid/Medi-Cal Managed Care KFH provided access to inpatient care for nearly 647,000 Medicaid/Medi-Cal managed care members in Northern and Southern California through various local and state government entities. Approximately $475 million (at cost, net of $1,025 million of related revenues) was invested in this program in 2015. Prior to 2014, KFH provided health care services to members participating in the federal- and state-funded Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Coverage was offered under the Healthy Families program. In 2013, members of the Healthy Families program were transitioned to a plan under the Medicaid/Medi-Cal umbrella. Financial losses formerly associated with the Healthy Families program are now included in the overall totals for the Medicaid/Medi-Cal managed care program. A.2.1.2. Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service KFH provided subsidized care on a fee-for-service basis to over 185,000 Medi-Cal patients who were not enrolled as members of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. This accounted for approximately $113 million (at cost, net of $78 million of related revenues) of inpatient services provided by KFH. A.2.2. Government-Sponsored Programs in Hawaii Highlights of the government-sponsored health care coverage programs supported by KFH in Hawaii include: A.2.2.1. QUEST QUEST is a Medicaid managed care program run by Hawaiis Department of Human Services. The state administers the QUEST program and pays Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. to provide medical services. KFH provides access to the organizations health care facilities in connection with the QUEST program on the islands of Oahu and Maui. In 2015, KFH cared for approximately 26,000 individuals enrolled in Quest and expended approximately $6.8 million (at cost, net of $31 million of related revenues) on subsidized medical care services. A.2.2.2. Medicaid Fee-for-Service Kaiser Foundation Hospitals provides services on a fee-for-service basis to states not participating in the Medicaid managed care program or for individuals/populations not enrolled in managed care. In 2015, KFH in Hawaii contributed $4.2 million (at cost, net of $2.9 million of related revenues) towards subsidized care for Medicaid patients who were not enrolled in the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan QUEST program. A.2.2.3. Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) The Childrens Health Insurance Program provides health insurance coverage to children with family income up to twice the federal poverty guideline for Hawaii under Title XXI of the Social Security Act. CHIP is one of several aid categories under the QUEST program. More than 3,100 children enrolled in this program were cared for at KFH facilities in Hawaii at a total expense of $480 thousand (at cost, net of $750 thousand of related revenues) in 2015. A.2.3. Government-Sponsored Programs in Oregon and Washington Highlights of the government-sponsored health care coverage programs supported by KFH in Oregon and Washington include: A.2.3.1. Medicaid Programs in Oregon and Washington Kaiser Foundation Hospitals supports Medicaid managed care programs in the states of Oregon and Washington in addition to a fee-for-service option. In 2015, KFH expended approximately $16.9 million (at cost, net of $28.4 million of related revenues) in the Northwest region to subsidize care under Medicaid. The following describe the programs and target populations: A.2.3.1.1. Oregon Health Plan Kaiser Foundation Hospitals provides medical care to individuals participating in the Oregon Health Plan under a direct contract with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Members in this program are enrolled based upon eligibility criteria for qualified participants who reside in Marion and Polk counties. A.2.3.1.2. Health Share of Oregon With the establishment of Coordinated Care Organizations in the State of Oregon, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. has joined Tuality Healthcare, Care Oregon, and Providence Health Services to form the largest Coordinated Care Organization in the State. Kaiser Foundation Hospital provides inpatient care services to the KFHP, Inc. members of this program which serves families in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. A.2.3.1.3. Healthy Options Healthy Options is a Medicaid program for low-income individuals that meet eligibility requirements for Medicaid. It is a fully-capitated state program managed by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA). Kaiser Foundation Hospitals provides services at KFH facilities to eligible participants who reside in either Clark or Cowlitz counties through a subcontract with Molina Healthcare. A.2.3.1.4. Medicaid Fee-for-Service KFH provided $4.0 million (at cost, net of $4.0 million of related revenues) in subsidized care to Medicaid fee-for-service patients living in the states of Oregon and Washington in 2015. These services were billed to the Medicaid program on behalf of non-affiliated patients receiving medical attention in KFH facilities. When a Medicaid patient receives services from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals under this program, these expenses are recorded as non-capitated services and billed to the Medicaid program on a fee-for-service basis. A.2.3.2. Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) In both Oregon and Washington, KFH provides health care services to members of KFHP, Inc.s Child Health Insurance Program. The program provides health insurance to children whose family income is between 200 percent and 300 percent of the federal poverty level, and who are not eligible for Medicaid. Subsidies are provided on a sliding scale based on income. In both states, the program is governed by the Medicaid contract, and offers the same benefits. KFH incurred net losses of $1.7 million (at cost, net of $2.0 million of related revenues) under this program in 2015. |
| A.3. Grants and Donations for Care and Coverage | In 2015, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals donated approximately $6.6 million to nonprofit and community-based organizations to improve access to health care for low-income families and individuals. The following are a few examples of the contributions made in this area: A.3.1 Project ACCESS NOW Project Access Now received $100,000 to support a network of volunteer health care providers and the ancillary services in the Northwest Region that are needed to assure that low-income patients in the community get the care they need. Facilitating a health care delivery workflow that is easier for providers to donate care, this program includes information technology, care coordination, a pharmacy benefit management system, low-cost medication, and interpretive services for nonhospital providers. A.3.2 Salem Hospital In Oregon, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals provided $2.9 million of additional charitable care through a contract with Salem Hospital, serving community members that live and work in the greater Willamette Valley. KFHs 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment for this area found that over 17% of the population in the Mid-Willamette Valley was uninsured, and an even greater percentage fell within the low-income range. Funding provided by KFH supports free or discounted medically necessary care to qualifying low-income patients. A.3.3 Prior Year Contributions for Care and Coverage Investments In prior years, KFH made contributions to several donor advised funds under the direction of various foundations operating in our local communities. These funds were intended to identify and support nonprofit organizations that meet community needs in the area of care and coverage. In 2015, the following initiative was funded through disbursements issued by the community foundations based upon recommendations informed by KFH's expertise. A.3.3.1 Operation Access Operation Access received a grant of $300,000 in 2015 from a prior year contribution to a community foundation donor advised fund for core operating support. Operation Access organizes a network of 41 medical centers and 1400 medical professionals who donate surgical, specialty, and diagnostic services. They reach 1,500 low-income, uninsured patients a year in nine Northern California counties, with plans to expand into three additional counties. |
| B. Community Health Initiatives (CHI) | The Community Health Initiatives (CHI) strategy aims to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities by addressing the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health. The role of the community is vital to creating the conditions of health as well as the importance of non-medical resources in communities that promote well-being and prevent disease. The central premise of this approach is that excellent medical care alone is not sufficient to create healthy communities. Evidence underscores the importance of changing community environments as a critical community health strategy. Guided by this evidence, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals supports comprehensive initiatives that focus on policy and environmental changes to promote healthy eating and active living, community safety, economic stability, and social and emotional wellness. In 2015, KFH spent approximately $13.7 million to support Community Health Initiatives as poverty and obesity were identified as significant and pervasive barriers to health in the recent Community Health Needs Assessments of each KFH hospital. B.1. Community Health Initiative Programs The following describe two of the primary programs supported within the CHI Stream of Work: B.1.1. Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) and obesity prevention Healthy eating, active living has been and continues to be a compelling focus for Kaiser Foundation Hospitals work since obesity continues to be a significant and pervasive public health problem. Despite encouraging signs of obesity rates leveling off in recent years, substantial racial and ethnic disparities continue to exist. Also, through a focus on healthy eating and active living, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals can have a marked impact on a wide range of health conditions including pre-diabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and several cancers that are affected by these behaviors. Finally, a focus on nutrition, physical activity and weight management are highly aligned with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals clinical expertise in this area, including prevention orientation and a number of existing programs and partnerships. Wherever possible, KFH supports a concentration of multiple strategies that enable sustainable change towards healthy eating and active living lifestyles. These include policies and practices reducing the availability and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, development of safe spaces, and active transportation policies that support public transit. B.1.2. Thriving Schools Thriving Schools is an initiative to improve healthy eating, physical activity, and school climate in K-12 schools within Kaiser Foundation Health Plans geographic service areas, primarily through a focus on policy, systems, and environmental changes that make the healthy choice the easy choice. Also supported are interventions that target individual behavior change and family engagement and that help create a culture of health in school communities through complementary efforts targeting both teacher/staff wellness and student health. B.2. CHI Investments in the Community Kaiser Foundation Hospitals investments in the CHI Stream of Work during 2015 included the following: B.2.1. Thriving Schools in Northern California In 2015, KFH provided $2.6 million in grant funding towards six Thriving Schools programs to implement coordinated strategies focused on policy, systems, the built environment, and program changes bolstering healthy eating and active living. Several programs this year, such as the multi-year grant to Monument Impact, specifically focused on improvements to school meals, developing joint use agreements for playground space within the community, and education. In South Santa Rosa, a $500,000 grant to the County of Sonoma Department of Public Health is expected to reach 22,000 people through changing the availability and appeal of sugar sweetened beverages in addition to creating greater access to walking and biking. B.2.2. Thriving Schools Integration with School-Based Health Centers in the Northwest In 2015, Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation received $60,000 in a program integrating Thriving Schools with a school-based health center (SBHC). Funding from this grant allowed placement of staff at Century High School for coordinating policies and practices in local schools and school districts. This SBHC Community Wellness Promoter (CWP) works closely with Virginia Garcia's SBHC Manager and engage key stakeholders to develop a wellness model from pilot to evaluation, refinement, and replication. B.2.3. Safer Pedestrian Infrastructure in Southern California In 2015, Circulate San Diego (CSD) received support of $60,000 from KFH for Planning & Action for a Healthier Tomorrow to work on policies, collaboration, and funding to provide safer pedestrian infrastructure and encourage walking. Residents of low-income neighborhoods in San Diego County are 10 times more likely to be hit by a car compared to residents of upper-income neighborhoods. The San Diego City Council approved a resolution by CSD to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the city by 2025. B.2.4. Community-To-Clinic Integration in the Northwest KFH awarded Friends of Zenger Farm in the Northwest a grant of $82,592 in 2015 to implement a community-to-clinic integration with distribution of weekly boxes of fresh, local vegetables to low-income and chronically ill populations in North and outer Southeast Portland. B.2.5. Community Food Bank In 2015, Food, Inc. received $150,000 from KFH as part of a two-year grant to provide access to, and thereby increase consumption of, lean protein and fresh produce in drought impacted communities in Fresno. Each family that was served in 2015 received approximately 25 pounds of produce and one whole chicken. Food, Inc. reported that nearly 8,000 families were served by this program in this first year. B.3. Prior Year Contributions for CHI Investments In prior years, KFH made contributions to several donor advised funds under the direction of various foundations operating in our local communities. These funds were intended to identify and support nonprofit organizations that meet community needs in the area of community health initiatives. In 2015, the following initiatives were funded through disbursements issued by the community foundations based upon recommendations informed by KFH's expertise. B.3.1. HOPE SAN FRANCISCO (HOPE SF) San Francisco Foundation received $1 million in 2015 from a prior contribution to a community foundation donor advised fund for HOPE SF to implement a large-scale public housing revitalization project integrating a Peer Health Leadership program to support residents to lead healthy lifestyles, improve resident mental health, and increase community safety. Over 100 agencies that serve the community are engaged in the HOPE SF initiative. This program is expected to reach 4,000 people. In 2015, the program reported that more than 20 peer leaders have BEEN TRAINED AND HAVE SERVED OVER 700 RESIDENTS THROUGH "HEALTH EATING, ACTIVE LIVING" ACTIVITIES. B.3.2. Healthy Food Access In 2015, Community Partners Los Angeles Food Policy Council, the fiscal agent for Los Angeles Food Policy Council (LAFOC), received $50,000 in 2015 from a prior contribution to a community foundation donor advised fund as part of a multi-year grant supporting the adoption of sustainable and healthy food systems for underserved communities. LAFPC manages and guides working groups for street food vending and acceptance of Electronic Benefit Transfer and Women Infant Child (EBT/WIC) at all farmers' markets. B.3.3. Active Living The Trust for Public Land (TPL) received $100,000 in 2015 from a prior contribution to a community foundation donor advised fund as part of a multi-year grant supporting TPLs work in creating new parks and improving existing ones in neighborhoods with high percentages of residents living at or below the federal poverty level. In 2015, TPL reported opening two parks with four more sites in development. Park advisory boards were also created in five of the projects. |
| C. Safety Net Partnerships | Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is committed to building partnerships with the institutions that serve on the front lines of health care for the uninsured and underserved. By providing support to community health centers, public hospitals, and local health departments, KFH helps them deliver care and treatment to the most vulnerable in our communities. KFH is dedicated not only to improving clinical care for racial and ethnic populations, but also to investing in communities and promoting good health for the communities served. As such, Safety Net Partnership (SNP) initiatives aim to strengthen the system of community clinics, public hospitals, and health departments to promote access to high quality care for the uninsured and underserved vulnerable populations (many of whom are newly insured under Medicaid expansion or health insurance exchange). KFH also focuses on improving access to health services and the transformation of care delivery to meet the challenges of health care reform. Efforts to improve access and transform care include work on: increasing access to specialty care services; increasing the use of health information technology in safety net settings; and eliminating health disparities. KFH also supports innovative efforts to bring services closer to where people play, live, and work through partnerships with school based health centers and community clinics. Investments in Safety Net Partnerships is accomplished through three programmatic areas of work: I. Quality Improvement & Population Health II. Leadership Development III. Transforming Care & Improving Access In 2015, KFH spent approximately $5.9 million to support Safety Net Partnerships as access to affordable quality care and health disparities amongst vulnerable populations were identified as significant and pervasive barriers to health in the recent Community Health Needs Assessments in the communities that KFH hospitals served. The following are examples of initiatives funded in accordance with the objectives of the Safety Net Partnerships Stream of Work during the year. C.1. Targeted Safety Net Investments C.1.1. Recuperative Care Program Central City of Concern, Inc. in the Northwest region received $75,000 for Recuperative Care Program (RCP). RCPs aim is to help medically vulnerable adults facing homelessness more successfully manage their transition out of hospital care. The RCP provides immediate housing, a primary care home, and intensive case management. C.1.2. Home for Good Collaborative for Los Angeles County In 2015, KFH contributed $630,000 towards eight projects as a co-funding partner of Home for Good (HFG). HFG aims to provide housing coordination and placement services for 2,400 chronically homeless individuals in the eight Service Planning Areas of Los Angeles County. KFH resources contribute to the provision of homeless health and wellness beyond medical care, and address social determinants of health such as housing, transportation, job training and placement. C.1.3. Tigard-Tualatin School District KFH continued its commitment in 2015 with a series of grants. An example was an award of $50,000 to Oregon Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J to implement an integrated school-wide mental health early identification, intervention, and treatment services. This program estimated providing direct services to 500 students per year. C.1.4. Community Health Workers KFH provided a grant of $260,000 to the Oregon Public Health Institute for the Warriors of Wellness project. Funding from this grant supports Community Health Workers in conducting health promotion activities in their communities and collaboration with community-based organizations. C.1.5. Quality Improvement and Population Health: ALL/PHASE Protocol In 2015, Kaiser Foundation Hospital issued a series of grants to support SAFETY NET CLINICS IN ADOPTING "ALL/PHASE" INTO CLINICAL GUIDELINES AND CARE MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS, LEVERAGING KFH'S EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES. A total of $3.0 million in investments recognized under the Care and Coverage Stream of Work was provided to safety net and community clinics for adopting ALL/PHASE, an evidence-based practice directed at improving outcomes in cardiovascular disease. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ALL/PHASE treatment protocol targets those PATIENTS MOST PRONE TO CARDIOVASCULAR DEATH. "ALL" STANDS FOR ASPIRIN, Lisinopril, and Lovastatin and clinical studies show it to be effective in reducing cardiovascular risk. It is projected that over a three-year period, patients that receive the ALL treatment protocol will have a 60 percent lower incidence of hospitalizations for heart attacks and strokes. C.1.5.1 Alameda Health Systems Foundation One example of the ALL/PHASE grants was an award of $200,000 funded by the Care and Coverage Stream of Work in Northern California to the Community Health Center Network (CHCN). CHCN serves a predominantly low-income and uninsured population facing disparities in health equity. Chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension, are prevalent. The grant issued by KFH will permit CHCN to expand the ALL/PHASE treatment protocol within its patient population. At the end of 2015, CCHN reported enrolling 34,000 patients on ALL/PHASE protocol for cardiovascular disease risk management. C.3. Prior Year Contributions for Safety Net Partnerships In prior years, KFH made contributions to several donor advised funds under the direction of various foundations operating in our local communities. These funds were intended to identify and support nonprofit organizations that meet community needs in the area of safety net partnerships. In 2015, the following initiatives were funded through disbursements issued by the community foundations based upon recommendations informed by KFH's expertise. C.3.1 Trauma-Informed Care in School-Based Health Centers Santa Rosa Community Health Centers (SRCHC) in Northern California was awarded a grant of $95,000 from a prior contribution to a community foundation donor advised fund to increase the competency of teachers/staff at Elsie Allen High School to recognize and understand the impacts of trauma, increase mental health services for low-income high-risk teens, and support school staff wellness with weekly yoga classes that connect them to the health center. |
| D. Developing and Disseminating Knowledge | The Developing and Disseminating Knowledge Stream of Work supports activities that improve health care by sharing knowledge, educating practitioners, advancing research, empowering consumers and informing policymakers about evidence-based care and health. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals spent $142 million (at cost, net of $139 million of related revenues) in 2015 to support programs and services associated with the development and dissemination of knowledge. D.1. Medical Research Programs At Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, research is an essential part of what it means to be an evidence-based, learning organization. Achievements realized under this program are made possible through a dedicated group of researchers, the comprehensive nature of KFHs electronic medical record system, and access to the health data of over 10 million Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. members. Through studies conducted at KFHs four regional and two national research centers, researchers address critical issues like cancer, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, behavioral and mental health, and health care delivery improvements by leveraging the organizations research expertise, rich data sources, and delivery system environment. KFH spent approximately $30 million (at cost, net of $120 million of related revenues) on medical research projects in 2015. In 2015, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and its subsidiaries continued to expand its national biobank, the KP Research Bank, a research resource that will strengthen the ability to conduct cutting-edge studies. With this development, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals benefit from being part of a biobank that will be one of the largest non-governmental biobanks in the United States to examine the genetic and environmental factors that influence common diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, Alzheimer's disease, asthma and many others. D.1.1. National Research Program Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has a long history of conducting health services and medical research that addresses health care policy, quality of care, and quality of life. The results have yielded findings that affect not just the practice of medicine within the organization, but also for society-at-large. D.1.1.1. Kaiser Foundation Research Institute (KFRI) The Kaiser Foundation Research Institute provides administrative leadership and support for federally funded medical research conducted at regional research centers located in California, Hawaii, and Oregon, as well as three other states. KFRI personnel are designated as the Authorized Organizational Official for all federally funded research performed by both Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and its subsidiaries. In this capacity, KFRI submits applications for grants and executes contracts and sub-contracts for all federally funded research on behalf of the regional research programs described below. KFRI also manages invoicing and accounts receivable related to federally funded research, and distributes grant proceeds to the appropriate regional program. Additionally, KFRI supports the regional research centers on issues related to human participant protection and clinical trials research quality and compliance. D.1.1.2. The Center for Effectiveness and Safety Research (CESR) The Center for Effectiveness and Safety Research is a national research center that leverages the expertise of Kaiser Permanentes seven regional research centers to answer important comparative effectiveness and safety questions that affect health care delivery questions by relying on collaborations within the network. |
| D.1.2. Regional Research Program | KFHS research organization includes investigators and staff at four regional research centers, clinician researchers working at KFHs medical centers, and research groups based within the national organization. The regional research centers include: - The Centers for Health Research (locations in Oregon and Hawaii) - The Department of Research and Evaluation (Southern California) - The Division of Research (Northern California) The principal research activities conducted by these four regional centers include the following: D.1.2.1. The Center for Health Research Hawaii The work undertaken by the Center for Health Research Hawaii is specially attuned to the health issues of the local population, which suffers disproportionately from several chronic diseases, primarily diabetes and heart disease. Research includes chronic disease prevention and epidemiology, as well as health technology and care delivery research. Top Research Areas: - Chronic Diseases - Diabetes - Epidemiology - Health Information Technology - Health Services Key Statistics: - Number of clinical trials in 2015: 68 - Number of active studies (clinical and non-clinical trials) in 2015: 148 - Number of research papers published in journals in 2015: 26 - Number of investigators: 3 - Number of Support Staff: 29 D.1.2.1.1 Major Areas of Funded Research The following is an example of a research project conducted by KFH investigators at the Centers for Health Research in Hawaii in 2015: D.1.2.1.1.1 Cardiovascular Disease Among Asians and Pacific Islanders Research Area: Cardiovascular Conditions Kaiser Permanente Primary Site: Hawaii Collaborating Kaiser Permanente Site: The Northwest Region For this project researchers are determining the prevalence/incidence of cardiovascular diseases among Asian and Pacific Islander populations and identifying underlying causes of differences in cardiovascular disease prevalence among these groups. Primary Funding Provided By: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute D.1.2.2. The Center for Health Research Northwest The Center for Health Research Northwest has been a leader in the field of research for over 50 years. As the research landscape has shifted over that time, this Center has adapted and cultivated new strengths, while remaining true to its guiding mission of advancing knowledge that serves the public health priorities of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Top Research Areas: - Cardiovascular Conditions - Genetics - Mental Health - Cancer - Womens Health Key Statistics: - Number of clinical trials in 2015: 57 - Number of active studies (clinical and non-clinical trials) in 2015: 672 - Number of research papers published in 2015: 167 - Number of investigators: 38 - Number of support staff: 214 D.1.2.2.1. Major Areas of Funded Research The following are examples of research projects conducted by KFH investigators at the Centers for Health Research in the Northwest in 2015: D.1.2.2.1.1. Statin Use in Relation to Breast Cancer Recurrence Research Area: Cancer Kaiser Permanente Primary Site: Northwest Region Breast cancer is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer mortality among U.S. women. Statins, one of the most commonly prescribed classes of drugs, are also the focus of growing interest in cancer research. In this study researchers are examining possible associations between the use of statins and recurrence of breast cancer among women receiving tamoxifen treatment for breast cancer. This includes investigating whether women who took statins before or after treatment for their initial breast cancer diagnosis had a lower risk of breast cancer recurrence than women who did not use statins. Primary Funding Provided By: National Cancer Institute D.1.2.2.1.2. Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study Research Area: Diabetes Kaiser Permanente Primary Site: Northwest Region A major challenge for health care practitioners is to choose, from the considerable array of glucose-lowering medications at their disposal, the optimal approach to achieving and then maintaining good glycemic control over time. This randomized clinical trial is focused on exploring the choice of one medication versus another agent as initial therapy or as the second drug added to metformin, the consensus initial treatment for type 2 diabetes. This includes examining individualizing therapies and determining whether some therapies work better in individuals with particular characteristics compared to others are needed. Primary Funding Provided By: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
| D.1.2.3. The Department of Research and Evaluation Southern California | The Department of Research and Evaluation focuses on conducting research with real-world implications and translating findings into practice. The Department has been expanding and building scientific expertise in new research areas, including health services and implementation science. This helps KFH better understand how to provide more effective care for patients, and bridge the gap between research and practice. Top Research Areas: - Cancer - Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes - Health Services and Implementation Science - Obesity - Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness - Maternal and Infant Health Key Statistics: - Number of clinical trials in 2015: 452 - Number of active studies (clinical and non-clinical trials) in 2015: 1,558 - Number of research papers published in journals in 2015: 147 - Number of investigators: 35 - Number of support staff: 350 D.1.2.3.1. Major Areas of Funded Research The following are examples of research projects conducted by investigators at the Department of Research and Evaluation in Southern California in 2015: D.1.2.3.1.1. Pragmatic Trial of More Versus Less Intensive Strategies for Active Surveillance of Patients with Small Pulmonary Nodules Research Area: Cancer Researchers are seeking to find the best approach for identifying cancerous nodules in current and former smokers. Guidelines now recommend that heavy smokers and former smokers undergo regular lung cancer screening, which can identify small growths. Researchers are comparing whether using more intensive or less intensive protocols are best for finding cancerous growths. Primary Funding Provided By: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute D.1.2.3.1.2. Moderate Hypertension in Pregnancy: Safety and Effectiveness of Treatment Research Area: Cardiovascular Conditions Collaborating Kaiser Permanente Site: Northern California Region In this study researchers are evaluating the effect of treating mild-to-moderate hypertension in pregnancy, comparing the risks of clinically important outcomes with different medications, and determining whether the benefits and risks vary by maternal race/ethnicity or obesity status. Primary Funding Provided By: Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institute of Child Health & Human Development D.1.2.3.1.3. Understanding the Factors That Lead to Disparities in Depression Treatment Research Area: Behavioral Health and Mental Health Collaborating Kaiser Permanente Sites: Hawaii and Colorado Regions In this study researchers are seeking to address disparities in psychotherapy treatment for depression. They are exploring three main themes: the health care system-, provider-, and patient-level factors that predict pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment patterns for those patients who are first diagnosed with depression; the health care system-, provider-, and patient-level factors that predict adherence to treatment once initiated; and the changes in depression symptoms and severity as a result of treatment. Primary Funding Provided By: National Institute of Mental Health D.1.2.4. The Division of Research Northern California The Division of Researchs program is built upon a base of rigorous epidemiologic investigation in a large, well-characterized population, which allows it to make major contributions in risk factor identification, prevention, and drug safety. New areas of inquiry include the role of genes and the environment in health, the use of health informatics, management of chronic conditions, and promotion of self-care and disease prevention. Top Research Areas: - Behavioral Health and Aging - Cancer - Cardiovascular and Metabolic Conditions - Health Care Delivery and Policy - Infectious Diseases - Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness - Womens and Childrens Health Key Statistics: - Number of clinical trials in 2015: 235 - Number of active studies (clinical and non-clinical trials) in 2015: 1,687 - Number of research papers published in journals in 2015: 310 - Number of investigators: 60 - Number of support staff: 527 D.1.2.4.1. Major Areas of Funded Research The following are examples of research projects conducted by KFH investigators at the Division of Research in Northern California in 2015: D.1.2.4.1.1. Evaluating a Risk Prediction Model for Lung Cancer Research Area: Cancer Screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) presents an opportunity to improve early detection and reduce mortality from lung cancer. This five-year study seeks to evaluate whether the most predictive and clinically oriented risk model for lung cancer to date can be validated, extended, and applied to aid decision making about LDCT screening. Primary Funding Provided By: National Cancer Institute D.1.2.4.1.2. Excessive Gestational Weight Gain and Postpartum Glucose Intolerance in Women Research Area: Diabetes This study utilizes data from the prospective Kaiser Permanente Northern California pregnancy and birth cohorts to determine whether excessive gestational weight gain is related to glucose intolerance (pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes mellitus) after pregnancy in a racially diverse sample of women. Primary Funding Provided By: Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit D.1.2.4.1.3. Health Impact of Matching Latino Patients with Spanish-Speaking Primary Care Providers Research Area: Health Care Delivery and Comparative Health Systems Latinos with diabetes and limited English proficiency (LEP) have poorer health outcomes compared to English-speaking Latinos or whites. In this study researchers are evaluating whether LEP Latino patients who switch from a monolingual primary care physician (i.e., one who does not speak Spanish) to a bilingual primary care physician experience beneficial changes in health and behaviors. Any observed changes are being compared to reference groups, which include English-speaking Latino or non-Hispanic white diabetes patients who also switch providers. Primary Funding Provided By: Health Policy and Disparities Research Program D.1.2.4.1.4. Impact of Health Reform on Smoking and Treatment Utilization Research Area: Behavioral Health and Mental Health In this study researchers are examining how the implementation of landmark health care legislation has affected the population of smokers in a private health care delivery system, their treatment utilization, and smoking cessation outcomes over time. The study is designed to test whether newly insured patients have a higher percentage of comorbidities and differential use of tobacco cessation counseling. Primary Funding Provided By: Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program |
| D.2. Health Sciences and Medical Libraries | KFH actively supports medical libraries and other health resource and information dissemination services. These programs give medical staff and the greater professional community access to health-related research conducted within and outside of KFH. Medical libraries participated in an inter-loan system with other community hospitals, supported students in training and education programs to conduct literature searches, and conducted searches for community clinics and other community-based organizations on advances in medical treatment, clinical protocols and new development on specific health issues. In 2015, health sciences and medical libraries in California, Hawaii, and Oregon completed thousands of requests for general knowledge and literature searches for research purposes. One example of the resources available to the community is the KFH Sunnyside medical library. It is one of two KFH regional libraries in Oregon, and is open 5 days a week. The library supports the local community, students, residents, and KP members. The library services available to the community are promoted on the KFH Sunnyside Medical Library external internet site. These services include in-depth research, answering reference questions, providing consumer health information and document delivery. Community members are invited to check out books from the updated consumer health book collection and its medical and nursing book collections. The community patrons are issued a library card. The library has a dedicated community computer that is available to the public. The computer is used daily by volunteers, interpreters, student interns, family members of patients, KP members and the community. In addition to providing health information to community members, library staff advises patrons of all skill and reading levels about how to access appropriate health information and resources online. D.3. Educational Theatre Programs (ETP) Confronted with an urgent need for preventive health information in the communities we serve, the Educational Theatre Programs (ETP) was created to inspire children, teens and adults to make informed decisions about their health and to build stronger, healthier communities. The Educational Theatre Program uses live theatre, music, comedy, and drama and these educational programs were developed with the advice of teachers, parents, students, health educators, medical professionals, and professional theatre artists. Performances are delivered by professional actors who are also trained as peer health educators, and are performed free of charge for the community. ETP also provides schools and organizations with supplementary educational materials, such as workbooks, parent and teacher guides, and student wallet cards to reinforce the messages presented on stage. ETP performances are localized to suit local cultures, norms, and audience on a regular basis. The 2015 productions focused heavily on healthy eating and active living, nutrition, and mental health, depending on the health priorities of the area as identified in their respective Community Health Needs Assessments. KFH in California, Northwest (Oregon, Washington) spent $10 million to provide more than 460,000 children and adults the opportunity to view or participate in one of the more than 3,700 performances, workshops, and other educational interactions offered during 2015. D.4. Health Professional Training and Education KFH spent approximately $101 million (at cost, net of $19 million in related revenues) to provide continuing medical education to healthcare professionals affiliated with colleges and universities and other health care providers. D.4.1 Graduate Medical Education KFH provides training and education for medical residents and interns in the interest of educating the next generation of physicians. The nationally acclaimed program attracts some of the top medical school graduates in the United States and serves as a national model by exposing future health care providers to an integrated health care delivery system. Residents are offered the opportunity to serve a large, culturally diverse patient base in a setting with sophisticated technology and information systems, established clinical guidelines and an emphasis on preventive and primary care. In 2015, KFH contributed $73 million (at cost, net of $19 million of related revenues) to educate approximately 875 independent and more than 2,300 affiliated interns and residents in California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. The majority of medical residents are studying within the primary care medicine areas of family practice, internal medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, preventive medicine, and psychiatry. As a part of receiving training in a Kaiser Foundation Hospital setting, exposure to understanding culturally competent care is heavily emphasized. To further understand barriers to receiving health care in the community, KFH also offers a one-year Community Medicine Fellowship in Southern California. These are full-time positions where fellows may work in multiple community settings, providing direct care, exploring connections in personal professional goals for community service, and identifying opportunities for systems-based improvements. In addition, in the Northwest region, KFH Sunnysides Department of Graduate Medical Education serves as a training resource for 21 affiliated residency programs, providing a variety of specialties options for the residents, fellows, medical and affiliated clinician students from both local and national institutions. Each academic year more than 400 trainees participate in the program. The KFH Sunnyside medical library services are also available to residents and students. D.4.2 Nurse Practitioner and Other Non-Physician Training Programs During 2015, KFH supported approximately 2,500 students pursuing a career in the allied health care field and spent $22 million on training and education programs for nurse practitioners, nurses, radiology and sonography technicians, physical therapists, post-graduate psychology and social work students, pharmacists, and other non-physician health professionals. The following are descriptions of training programs offered. D.4.3 Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences (KPSAHS) The Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences (KPSAHS), located in Richmond, California, was originally established in 1989 as a radiology program in response to the severe shortage of radiology technologists. Due to the continued national shortage of medical imaging and therapy workforce, KPSAHS expanded the school to include 18-month programs in sonography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. In addition, the school provides courses in anatomy and physiology and advanced/basic phlebotomy. D.4.4 Community College Partnerships In Southern California, KFH partners with community colleges as a clinical affiliate for radiologic technology, diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound), and/or nuclear medicine. Students officially enrolled in these programs complete a clinical internship as an integral part of the curriculum. D.4.5 Online Curriculum for Nurses and Medical Assistants KFH has opened access to the Ambulatory Practice website, which offers online education modules used internally by nurses and medical assistants. This website is free to the community and provides community partners with learning opportunities designed to develop knowledge and skills that will enable them to implement evidence-based practices through research while supporting a proactive patient-centered care delivery system. For more information, visit: https://www.ambulatorypractice.org/community-partners/cb-online-education D.4.6 Pharmacy Residency Programs Through the pharmacist residency programs in California, licensed pharmacists gain additional experience and training in the provision of pharmaceutical care and administrative pharmacy services in an integrated managed care organization during a one- or two-year postgraduate education and training program. These programs enable residents to improve their clinical knowledge and skills while enhancing continuity of patient care in a wide range of ambulatory, intermediate and hospital settings. D.4.7 Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency Program The Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency Program provides education in the specialty area of orthopedic physical therapy. This program offers physical therapy residency positions at non-KFH facilities in southern California. Program graduates are able to sit for board certification examinations in orthopedic physical therapy, and apply to participate in a physical therapy fellowship program. D.4.8 Board of Registered Nurses (BORN) Work Study Program The Board of Registered Nurses work study program gives nursing students valuable direct clinical experience before graduation, allowing them to enter the workplace with additional confidence and competence. This program provides s |
| E. Other Community Benefit investments | In 2015, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals spent approximately $28.6 million to support Community Benefit activities and programs beyond the national streams of work. This included the administrative expenses of regional Community Benefit departments dedicated to supporting the organizations Community Benefit programs and services and coordinating related initiatives. The following is an example of programs funded in this area. E.1. Tumor Board and Cancer Registry KFH spent $1.4 million to support the Tumor Board and Cancer Registry in the Northwest and Hawaii regions. Besides being a statistical database utilized by clinicians and researchers within the regions, the registry submits statistics to the National Cancer Data Base annually. The Cancer Program, which oversees the registry, is surveyed for accreditation every three years by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. E.2. Grants and Donations Towards Additional Needs in the Community During 2015, Kaiser Foundation Hospital spent approximately $3.4 million to support Community Benefit activities and programs beyond the national streams of work. The following is an example of a charitable contribution funded in this area. E.2.1. Contributions to Community Foundation Kaiser Foundation Hospitals made a contribution of $500,000 to the Northwest Health Foundation Fund II. This contribution is dedicated towards efforts in creating a Total Health approach emphasizing the role of non-medical needs in the community, as unmet social, behavioral and environment needs limit the ability of the community to achieve health and overall wellbeing. The range of activities addressing the Total Health of the communities KFHP Inc. serves may include social and emotional wellness, mental health, adverse childhood events, basic needs in transportation and housing, behavior change, and safe and healthy environments. F. Environmental Stewardship Poor environmental quality contributes to disease and economic insecurity. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has committed itself to protecting and improving the natural environment as a key component of its mission to improve the health of the community it serves. Although costs associated with this initiative are not included in the dollars reported as Community Benefit investments, efforts in this area contribute to advancing a broader vision emphasizing healthy people and healthy environments while also improving health care quality and affordability. To fulfill the organizations commitment to the natural environment, KFH maintains a governance structure for environmental stewardship that enables the organization to continually improve its environmental performance. This structure includes clearly defined roles, responsibilities, plans and routines, and has resulted in the following five organizational focus areas. These have been selected based on their ability to result in the greatest impact on the environmental forces that shape environmental and human health. - Finding safe alternatives to harmful industrial chemicals - Responding to climate change - Promoting sustainable farming and food choices - Reducing, reusing, and recycling to eliminate waste - Conserving water In each of these focus areas, KFH has established ambitious goals (including a target to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020, compared to a 2008 baseline), implemented initiatives, achieved measurable improvements, and regularly reported progress to the board of directors, staff, and the general public. F.1. Performance Metrics During 2015, key performance indicators for Kaiser Foundation Hospitals included: F.1.1. In California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii, including KP Information Technology: F.1.1.1 Medical product categories for which at least 99% of purchased products were free of harmful polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) included: 1. Breast pumps; 2. Enteral nutrition products; 3. Exam gloves; and 4. Vascular catheters. F.1.1.2 Purchased or contracted to purchase over 65 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy (including over 16 million kilowatt-hours of electricity generated by solar panels hosted at our facilities, and over 37 million kilowatt-hours of Green-e Certified Renewable Energy Certificates for one of our national data centers), thus reducing our organizations annual greenhouse gas emissions by over 26,000 metric tons of CO2-equivalent (including a reduction of over 17,000 metric tons of CO2-equivalent for one of our national data centers). F.1.1.3 Improved our water use intensity (gallons/rentable square foot) by approximately 15% (not including data centers) compared to our 2013 baseline, and improved the Water Usage Effectiveness of our national data centers by approximately 17% compared to our 2013 baseline. F.1.1.4 Improved our energy use intensity (kBtu/rentable square foot) by 2% (not including data centers) compared to our 2010 baseline year, and improved the Power Usage Effectiveness of our national data centers by approximately 23% compared to our 2010 baseline. F.1.1.5 Responsibly reused, recycled or composted over 28,000 tons of materials. F.1.1.6 Provided meals to patients containing approximately 378,000 pounds of sustainably produced meat and poultry. (see Note 1) Note 1 - Poultry/Pork must fulfill at least one of the following criteria TO BE SUSTAINABLE: 1. PRODUCED WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS: LABELED "RAISED WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS"NO ANTIBIOTICS ADMINISTERED" ORE "NEVER EVER 3" as allowed by USDA; 2. Locally produced: Poultry and pork raised AND processed within a 250-mile radius of the Kaiser Permanente facility; 3. Certified as humanely and/or sustainably grown: Carries one or more of the following third-party certified eco-labels focused on humane and sustainable production practices - USDA Certified Organic, Certified Humane Raised & Handled, Food Alliance Certified, Animal Welfare Approved, Salmon Safe or Non-GMO Project Verified. Beef, pork, and other meats must fulfill at least one of the following criteria to be SUSTAINABLE: 1. PRODUCED WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS: LABELED "RAISED WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS"NO ANTIBIOTICS ADMINISTERED" AS ALLOWED BY USDA; 2. PRODUCED WIHTOUT ADDED HORMONES: LABELED "NO HORMONES ADDED" AS ALLOWED BY USDA; 3. GRASS FED: LABELED "USDA GRASS-FED 4. LOCALLY PRODUCED: Beef, lamb and other meats raised AND processed within a 250-mile radius of the Kaiser Permanente facility; 5. Certified as humanely and/or sustainably produced: Carries one or more of the following third-party certified eco-labels focused on humane and sustainable production practices - USDA Certified Organic, Certified Humane Raised & Handled, Food Alliance Certified, Animal Welfare Approved, Salmon Safe, American Grassfed or Non-GMO Project Verified. |
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| form 990, Part VI, Line 4 | Significate changes to governing documents: The bylaws of the corporation were amended in 2015 with the following significant changes: On March 12, 2015, Article C, Directors, Section C-2, Number and Qualification was amended to change the number of Directors from "up to 15" to "a range of 13 to 17", and Article E, Committees and Professional Staffs, Section E-7 Compensation Committee, B(2)(d) was revised to clarify which compensation and benefit plan design changes are to be reviewed and approved by the Committee. |
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