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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 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 grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 344,247 | 22,290 | 14,500 | 28,275 | 0 | 409,312 |
| 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 | 2,388,129,639 | 2,508,061,602 | 2,716,227,851 | 3,075,698,789 | 3,408,656,198 | 14,096,774,079 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 2,388,473,886 | 2,508,083,892 | 2,716,242,351 | 3,075,727,064 | 3,408,656,198 | 14,097,183,391 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 0 | |||||
| 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. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | |||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 14,097,183,391 | |||||
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(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 2,388,473,886 | 2,508,083,892 | 2,716,242,351 | 3,075,727,064 | 3,408,656,198 | 14,097,183,391 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 6,743,020 | 3,392,544 | 3,632,832 | 3,930,224 | 4,333,472 | 22,032,092 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 6,743,020 | 3,392,544 | 3,632,832 | 3,930,224 | 4,333,472 | 22,032,092 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 280,000 | 317,240 | 597,240 | |||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 2,395,216,906 | 2,511,476,436 | 2,719,875,183 | 3,079,937,288 | 3,413,306,910 | 14,119,812,723 |
| 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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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 2019 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-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
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| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
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| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
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| Form 990, Heading, Item B, Amended Return | Revision of deferred compensation in Part VII and Schedule J for one officer/director. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 - Significant Changes to Governing Documents - The Bylaws of the Corporation were amended in 2016 with the following significant changes: On March 3, 2016: The Independent Director definition was removed and noted as being defined in the Corporate Governance Guidelines. Article D, Directors, Section D-2 was amended to change the number and description of inside Directors. Article D, Directors, Section D-4 was amended to modify the term and retirement age for Directors. Article F, Committees, Section F-4, Executive Committee, was amended to change the Committee composition and remove tax exemption and executive selection, performance appraisal, and succession duties. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 | KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER. Upon dissolution, remaining assets shall be distributed to a 501(c)(3) organization. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A | - Appointment of Governing Body - KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, INC. appoints the directors (and fills vacancies and has authority to remove directors). THE SAME INDIVIDUALS WHO COMPRISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KFHP ALSO SERVE AS THE DIRECTORS OF KFHP COLORADO, NORTHWEST AND MID-ATLANTIC STATES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B | - Approval of Certain Governance Decisions - The following actions of the corporation require approval of the sole member: a) REMOVAL OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OR THE PRESIDENT, THE GROUP PRESIDENT OR REGIONAL PRESIDENT; b) Amendments to Articles C (MEMBER), D (DIRECTORS) and H of the Bylaws may be amended only by the member; c) amendment of the articles of incorporation. |
| Form 990, 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. PRIOR TO FINALIZATION, THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY AN EXTERNAL TAX ADVISOR. 3. 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. 4. COPIES ARE THEN PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING. |
| Form 990, 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. |
| Form 990, 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. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 | Forms 990 are available on www.guidestar.org. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | - Public Inspection - Governing documents, conflict of interest policy are available upon request as disclosed to other regulatory bodies. Financial Statements - are on file with state insurance agency on a statutory basis (stand alone entity). 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 |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B | - Hours for Related Organizations - 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. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | - Other changes in net assets or fund balances - CHANGE IN PENSION AND OTHER RETIREMENT LIABILITIES $(42,241,291) OTHER THAN TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENTS (1,225,347) GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS - TAX (291,960) GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS - BOOK 724,572 ------------ TOTAL $ (43,034,026) |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A-4D | 2016 Community Benefit Report Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.s Commitment to the Community Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. (Mid-Atlantic Health Plan or KFHP-MAS) provides and arranges comprehensive health care services for members on a predominantly prepaid basis. Its contractual obligations to group and individual members are fulfilled by contracting with local hospitals and Permanente Medical Group physicians to provide health care services for its members. KFHP-MAS strives for excellence in serving its members through market-leading performance in quality and service. As a subsidiary of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP, Inc.), membership is available without regard to age, sex, race, religion, or national origin, or to the individuals ability to pay. Mid-Atlantic Health Plan members are broadly representative of the communities served. Once enrolled, a member may maintain membership regardless of health or employment status. Mid-Atlantic Health Plan provides and coordinates complete health care services serving communities in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. As related nonprofit organizations, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. are committed to improving the health of communities beyond enrolled membership. Annual investments in a range of Community Benefit programs are a fundamental embodiment of the organizations ongoing commitment to improve 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. In 2007, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.s board of directors refined the focus of the organizations Community Benefit program 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 (CHI) 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 streams of work above, KFHP-MAS also made contributions to benefit the communities served in the following areas: 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 KFHP-MASs 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 Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.: In 2016, Mid-Atlantic Health Plan served over 665,000 members and expended approximately $110 million (at cost, net of $246 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 Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.s mission. In 2016, Mid-Atlantic Health Plan expended approximately $97 million (at cost, net of $246 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 KFHP-MAS facility or by a Permanente provider. A.1. Charitable Care (Medical Financial Assistance and Charitable Health Coverage Programs) KFHP-MAS provides charity care to low-income vulnerable populations through the Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) and Charitable Health Coverage (CHC) Programs. In 2016, Mid-Atlantic Health Plan spent approximately $65.5 million (at cost, net of $52 thousand of related revenues) to support under- and uninsured patients. A.1.1. Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) Program Mid-Atlantic Health Plans 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 Permanente 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 2016, KFHP-MAS provided $44.5 million (at cost, net of $0 of related revenues) of services under this program. At KFHP-MAS, uninsured patients receive a discount on hospital and professional charges for emergency or other medically necessary care without application and regardless of income level. The discount is provided to ensure that 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 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 KPs high medical expense criteria. In Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C., the MFA programs eligibility criteria allows patients falling at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) to receive full (100%) write off of patient out-of-pocket costs. In 2016, the MFA program assisted over 30,000 qualifying applicants in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. This population received full or partial forgiveness for nearly 546,000 outpatient visits and approximately 290,000 prescriptions. A.1.1.1. Community Medical Financial Assistance (CMFA) The MFA program also includes support for community based initiatives, known as Community Medical Financial Assistance (CMFA) programs. CMFA programs are designed to broaden access to health care within the community and help KFHP-MAS fulfill its objectives to reduce the financial barriers that limit access to care for qualified low income populations. The CMFA Program sponsored by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. is called Healthy Outcomes. It is designed to reduce the financial barriers for specific conditions with expensive treatment costs that will exact a higher than normal financial burden on individuals. Eligibility is based on prescribed levels of income and expenses. |
| A.1.2. Charitable Health Coverage (CHC) Program | Charitable Health Coverage is a unique approach to caring for low-income uninsured persons in the community. Eligible participants receive a regular Kaiser Permanente Health Plan membership card and access to the full range of services and providers a much better alternative to potentially costly emergency room visits or hospitalization. Additionally, Mid-Atlantic Health Plan also participates as a pediatric primary care provider for a local access-to-care program for low income children. This allows Mid-Atlantic Health Plan to invest in the longer term health of patients and the community. KFHP-MASs CHC programs have a long history of making a real difference in the lives of persons who might otherwise have no permanent medical home. During 2016, KFHP-MAS invested approximately $21 million (at cost, net of $52 thousand of related revenues) to support the CHC program. The CHC program include a separately administered premium subsidy that CHC members use for the purchase of a standard off-exchange Kaiser Permanente Individual/Family (KPIF) gold level plan. To ensure that patient cost share obligations do not become a barrier to care, a Medical Financial Assistance award is provided to CHC members at the time of enrollment in the CHC program. Recertification takes place about every two years to confirm that members remain eligible to participate. Prospective members are invited to apply during limited annual enrollment periods and after experiencing triggering events. A.1.2.1. Community Health Access Program (CHAP) CHAP is a Charitable Health Coverage program that provides low-income individuals and families with access to health coverage. Participants must meet certain eligibility requirements. Total household income must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and applicants must not have access to other forms of health care coverage. Once eligibility requirements are met, CHAP members receive a KFHP-MAS subsidy that helps pay for enrollment in a standard off-exchange KFHP-MAS individual and family product (gold level). These members are also provided with medical financial assistance that covers the cost sharing for most services if provided at KFHP-MAS facilities. More than 4,900 members who did not have access to other publicly or privately offered forms of health coverage were enrolled in this program at the end of 2016. A.1.2.2. Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) Program Mid-Atlantic Health Plans long-standing participation as a pediatric primary care provider in the MCCP program continued throughout 2016. This program is administered through local governmental agencies and non-profit organizations serving Fairfax and Prince William counties in Virginia, and Prince George and Montgomery counties in Maryland. Approximately 4,400 children were receiving medical care under this program at the end of 2016. A.2. Participation in Medicaid and Other Government-Sponsored Programs Mid-Atlantic Health Plan has a long history of providing access to low- and moderate-income individuals as a nonprofit organization. KFHP-MAS participates in Medicaid and other government-sponsored programs depending on the structure of these programs in the states of Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. In 2016, Mid-Atlantic Health Plan provided coverage and services valued at $31.7 million (at cost, net of $246 million of related revenues) for members and nonmembers in programs sponsored by the federal and state governments. As of December 2016, KFHP-MASs membership in Medicaid programs reached close to 67,000. This represents an increase of approximately 27,000 or 67% from year-end 2015. The Affordable Care Act has had a far-reaching impact on the landscape of government-sponsored programs, as these options have become a key source of health coverage for a significant portion of the American population. KFHP-MAS has responded to this challenge by developing organizational strategies to enable individuals whose coverage is changing due to personal or financial circumstances to enroll in a Medicaid program offered by KFHP-MAS. Realized and anticipated growth in the organizations Medicaid offerings closely aligns with and supports Mid-Atlantic Health Plans core mission, tax exempt status, credibility in state and federal policy arenas, and community health needs focusing on access to care. To better cope with the expansion of KFHP-MASs Medicaid program, a Medicaid Assistance Center (MAC) was opened for operation in 2014. With an emphasis on delivering bilingual support, the representatives in this center provide specialized enrollment services by assisting callers in understanding Medicaid eligibility in their state and the qualifications to enroll in Medicaid with KFHP-MAS. A proactive follow-up process has been implemented to nurture a good foundational relationship with those prospects that elect to receive communications. A.2.1. Medicaid Managed Care Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. is a participating fully capitated Managed Care Organization (MCO) in the states of Maryland and Virginia bringing nationally recognized quality, preventive care, and convenience to the states individuals and families enrolled in Medicaid. Three value-added services provided to these members included dental and vision coverage, as well as transportation reimbursement. A.2.2. Medicaid Fee-for-Service Mid-Atlantic Health Plan provides health care on a fee-for-service basis for Medicaid beneficiaries who are not enrolled as KFHP-MAS members. These services are provided in partnership as a pediatric provider under the Priority Partners Managed Care Organization (part of Johns Hopkins Medicine). KFHP-MAS expended approximately $581 thousand (at cost, net of $300 thousand of related revenues) to subsidize patient care under this program. Over 1,200 Priority Partners members received care under fee-for-service arrangements. A.3. Care and Coverage Investments in the Community A.3.1. Shepherd Center In 2016, Shepherd Center of Vienna-Oakton received a charitable contribution of $50,000 intended to provide rides to medical/health-related appointments for seniors on fixed incomes who do not have access to economical, reliable transportation. This grant allowed Shepard Center of Vienna-Oakton the opportunity to provide rides for 1,900 low-income seniors in the Vienna-Oakton area to a broad range of medical and health providers. It improves health outcomes and continuity of care for these patients by reducing the risk of having to miss or cancel appointments. A.4. Prior Year Contributions for Care and Coverage In prior years, KFHP-MAS made contributions to donor advised funds under the direction of a foundation operating in the local community. These funds were intended to identify and support nonprofit organizations that meet community needs in the area of care and coverage. In 2016, the following initiatives were funded through disbursements issued by the community foundation based upon recommendations informed by KFHP-MAS's expertise. A.4.1. Holy Cross Health Foundation The Kevin J. Sexton Fund at the Holy Cross Health Foundation, Inc. received $1 million to address the need for additional resources to provide health care to a growing population of vulnerable individuals in Montgomery County, who live in poverty and tend to suffer poor health when lacking healthcare equity. An objective of this this grant is to provide direct financial support to Holy Cross Health's four Health Centers for primary care and behavioral health services, and two centers for obstetrics and gynecology care, for the purpose of serving low income, vulnerable persons. This contribution helped to support the provision of 37,128 patient visits and 10,000 individuals served. In addition, this contribution helped to support the provision of 24 community-based sites hosting 69 ongoing classes, serving an average of 1,213 participants weekly, totaling 122,495 encounters for the year. |
| B. Community Health Initiatives | 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. Research supports the central premise that excellent medical care alone is insufficient to create healthy people in healthy communities. Evidence underscores the importance of changing community environments as a critical community health strategy. Guided by this evidence, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. supports comprehensive initiatives that focus on policy and environmental changes to promote healthy eating and active living (HEAL), community safety, economic stability, and social and emotional wellness. Two of the primary programs supported within the CHI Stream of Work include: Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) and Obesity Prevention Healthy eating, active living has been and continues to be a compelling focus for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.s work, as 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, Mid-Atlantic Health Plan 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 Mid-Atlantic Health Plans clinical expertise in this area, including a prevention orientation and a number of existing programs and partnerships. Wherever possible, KFHP-MAS supports a concentration of multiple strategies that enable sustainable change towards healthy eating and active living lifestyles. These include policies and practices to reduce the availability and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, encourage the establishment of safe spaces, promote active transportation policies that support equitable public transit, and create connections between health clinics and community resources. Thriving Schools Thriving Schools is an initiative to improve healthy eating, physical activity, and social and emotional wellness in K-12 schools within Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.s geographic service areas. Thriving Schools efforts focus on policy, systems, and environmental changes that make the healthy choice the easy choice. Interventions aim to create a culture of health on school campuses to spur individual behavior change targeting students, teachers, and staff. The focus of KFHP-MASs initiatives target policy and systems reform to achieve equity in access to various social and environmental determinants of health including quality education, jobs and job readiness, affordable healthy food, safe and attractive outdoor spaces, and social/emotional supports and services across its service areas, with emphasis on the most vulnerable populations. KFHP-MAS made a financial investment of $766 thousand in Community Health Initiatives in 2016. Its deep commitment continued through sharing of technical expertise for capacity building. B.1. CHI Investments in the Community B.1.1. The Bon Secours of Maryland Foundation A grant of $50,000 to The Bon Secours of Maryland foundation in 2016 supported initial planning to develop an implementation plan to serve young adults in five highly-distressed neighborhoods in West Baltimore. This grant funded the drafting of a preliminary implementation plan in collaboration with other community partners, residents, and funders. B.1.2. Playworks DC Playworks DC was able to meet or exceed three program goals as a result of a $25,000 grant received in 2016. Ten 4th and 5th grade Bancroft students were accepted and enrolled in Playworks Junior Coach Leadership Program, equipping them with leadership skills training and mentorship that supports their role as leaders in their community and prepares them for their upcoming middle school transition. Additionally, over 40 teachers were trained on how to incorporate physical activity into their classrooms, and 12 girls had the opportunity to participate in their first ever organized sports team. B.1.3. Schools and Corner Stores DC Central Kitchen received $75,000 in 2016 to partner with schools and corner stores to improve healthy food access at a neighborhood level in Wards 7 and 8 in the District of Columbia. Support from this grant allowed DC Central Kitchen to combat childhood obesity and increase access to healthy food, nutrition education, and physical activity for 5,500 schoolchildren. B.2. Prior Year Contributions for CHI Investments In prior years, KFHP-MAS made contributions to donor advised funds under the direction of a foundation operating in the local community. These funds were intended to identify and support nonprofit organizations that meet community needs in the area of community health initiatives. In 2016, the following initiatives were funded through disbursements issued by the community foundation based upon recommendations informed by KFHP-MAS's expertise. B.2.1. Ready for Work (RfW)/Youth CONNECT Venture Philanthropy Partners (VPP) received one third of a cumulative $1 million grant in 2016 for the Ready to Work initiative to build upon and expand the existing Youth Connect initiative in Prince Georges County. Youth Connect is a VPP project that seeks to increase the number of students graduating from high school with relevant technical and academic skills. The targeted population for RfW are students of three Title I schools in Prince Georges County, Maryland, all of which are characterized by Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARM) participation rates exceeding 50%. Following the programs fall 2016 launch, 1,100 students participated in at least one service component of the Youth Connect program. |
| C. Safety Net Partnerships | Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. 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, Mid-Atlantic Health Plan helps them deliver care and treatment to the most vulnerable in our communities. KFHP-MAS is dedicated 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. Mid-Atlantic Health Plan also focuses on improving access to health services and the transformation of care delivery to meet the challenges of the ever evolving performance expectations and revenue design. Efforts to improve access and transform care include work on: increasing access to specialty care services; increasing the utility of health information technology in safety net settings; addressing mental health and wellness, improving population outcomes and eliminating health disparities. KFHP-MAS also supports innovative efforts to bring both health care and support services closer to underserved populations through partnerships with school based health centers and community clinics. Investments in Safety Net Partnerships target the following strategic focus areas: I. Care Delivery Transformation II. Capacity Building III. Clinic-Community Integration IV. Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change V. Create and Spread Knowledge VI. Total Health In 2016, KFHP-MAS spent approximately $296 thousand 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 2016 Community Health Needs Assessments. 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. Safety Net Partnerships (SNP) Investments in the Community C.1.1. Educate Before You Medicate In 2016 NOVA Scripts Central, Inc. received $87,159 for its health literacy program, Educate before You Medicate. This programs goal is to provide 750 patients with ALL PHASE (Aspirin, Lisinopril, and Lipid-lowering medication Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes Everyday) medications to improve health outcomes, increase medication adherence, and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Between July and December 2016, the program reached 82 participants at 14 health literacy workshops focusing in large part on chronic health concerns. C.1.2. Catholic Charities Esperanza Center Catholic Charities Esperanza Center received $178,890 to hire a bilingual Nurse Practitioner and a part-time Front Desk Coordinator to help provide diagnostics and laboratory services to uninsured immigrants. Both of these positions are expected to be filled in 2017. C.2. Prior Year Contributions for Safety Net Partnerships In prior years, KFHP-MAS made contributions to donor advised funds under the direction of a foundation operating in our local community. These funds were intended to identify and support nonprofit organizations that meet community needs in the area of safety net partnerships. In 2016, the following initiatives were funded through disbursements issued by the community foundation based upon recommendations informed by KFHP-MAS's expertise. C.2.1. Baltimore A-L-L-PHASE Implementation Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers Inc. received a contribution of $125,000 to implement the evidence-based A-L-L regimen in 6 Baltimore City Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and 42 clinic locations. The FQHCs and clinics were selected where there is a significant prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Through this funding, the program was able to enroll 10,448 patients in 2016. 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 Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. spent $3.1 million in 2016 to support programs and services associated with the development and dissemination of knowledge. D.1. Medical Research Programs As the largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, Kaiser Permanente has a long history of conducting health research related to both prevention and treatment of disease that benefits both Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. members and the communities that are served. Mid-Atlantic States Health Plans research efforts are core to the collective organizations mission to improve population health, and promote continued learning. Researchers study critical health issues including: cancer, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, behavioral and mental health, and health care delivery improvement while remaining broadly centered upon the following three themes: - Understanding health risks; - Addressing patients needs and improving health outcomes; and - Informing policy and practice to facilitate the use of evidence-based care. Kaiser Permanente is uniquely positioned to do research due to its rich, longitudinal, electronic clinical databases that capture virtually complete health care delivery, payment, decision-making and behavioral data in detail to support primary, secondary and tertiary clinical care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency department settings for more than 10 million geographically and demographically diverse members. D.1.1. National Research Program The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) is one of seven regional centers overseen and administered by the Kaiser Foundation Research Institute (KFRI) and three national research infrastructure support centers. Research projects conducted by this collaborative team have yielded findings that affect not only the practice of medicine within the area served by KFHP-MAS, but also for society-at-large. The following are descriptions of the entities providing support at the national level. D.1.1.1. Kaiser Foundation Research Institute (KFRI) The Kaiser Foundation Research Institute (KFRI) is a national program established in 1958 to administer and support research at Kaiser Permanente. KFRIs responsibilities include: overseeing and maintaining Kaiser Permanente's relationship with federal granting agencies, providing contract negotiation services for all regional centers, promoting responsible research conduct; and partnering with clinical trials stakeholders across Kaiser Permanente to ensure quality and compliance through the clinical trials program. D.1.1.2. The Center for Effectiveness and Safety Research (CESR) The Center for Effectiveness & Safety Research enhances opportunities to answer questions about which interventions work best for whom across all of KPs regional centers by investing in the ongoing development of a common data model, convening researchers and organizational leaders at an annual meeting and via webinars, and by conducting research. The center routinely partners with investigators in KPs regional research centers and with selected operational analytical groups. D.1.1.3. The Utility for Care Data Analysis (UCDA) The Utility for Care Data Analysis (UCDA) was created to ensure that analysts and researchers throughout Kaiser Permanente are able to fully realize the analytical potential of Kaiser Permanentes enterprise-wide information systems. This allows experts to compile and compare clinical and utilization data from across Kaiser Permanente in order to assess patterns in health, health care delivery, and clinical quality. UCDA has developed tools for using geographic information systems and providing analytic support for Community Benefit, including the Community Health Needs Assessments. |
| D.1.1.4. The Kaiser Permanente Research Bank | The Kaiser Permanente Research Bank is a research resource designed to help the organization better understand how peoples health is affected by their genes, behaviors and the environment. It allows researchers to use DNA and other health information voluntarily provided by a diverse cross-section of KP members to study how genetic and environmental factors affect health, and look for new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent certain diseases. KP has set a goal to collect data from a total of 500,000 participants from all seven regional centers, which would make it one of the worlds largest and most diverse repositories of genetic, environmental and health data. To date, more than 250,000 members from four geographic regions have participated in bio-banking efforts. D.1.2. Mid-Atlantics Research Program The principal research activities conducted in the Mid-Atlantic States take place at the following regional research center: D.1.2.1. The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) was established in 2000 and is the research core for Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, PC, in collaboration with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. The institutes mission is to advance medical knowledge and improve the quality of care and health of our patients and communities we serve by conducting innovative scientific and clinical research. The institutes primary research continues to be patient-focused, with major areas of study in infectious diseases, cardiovascular and metabolic research, oncology, and health informatics, as well as clinical trials. Mid-Atlantic Health Plan provided approximately $2.3 million for medical research projects in 2016. Key Statistics: - Number of investigators: 5 - Number of support staff: 26 - Number of research papers published in journals in 2016: 23 - Number of clinical trials in 2016: 15 - Number of active studies (clinical and non-clinical trials) in 2016: 96 Top Research Areas: - Economic Impact of Health Care - Epidemiology - Health Services and Disparities - Health Information Technology - Infectious Diseases with special emphasis on HIV, Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted diseases - Oncology - Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases D.1.2.2. Major Areas of Funded Research The following are examples of research projects conducted by investigators at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute in 2016: D.1.2.2.1. HIV Quality Improvement and Performance Program Research Area: Health Care Delivery and Comparative Health Systems Collaborating Kaiser Permanente sites: Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic in collaboration with all Kaiser Permanente regions. This study is focused on determining quantitative measures of HIV care and outcomes in Kaiser Permanente. Researchers are initiating quality improvement programs where they determine there are opportunities for improvement. Primary Funding Provided By: Care Management Institute, The Permanente Federation and Kaiser Foundation Health Plans D.2. Educational Theatre Programs (ETP) Confronted with an urgent need for preventive health information in the communities we serve, the Educational Theatre Program (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. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.s Educational Theatre Program (ETP) provides professional, award-winning health education for Pre-K to 12 in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. In 2016, Mid-Atlantic Health Plan spent over $768 thousand on this program. In 2016, ETP performed approximately 125 times for over 25,000 children and adults at schools and other locations. In 2016, guided by our recent Community Health Needs Assessments, ETP was reshaped to respond to identified priority needs, specifically economic insecurity, and mental and behavioral health. Building on years of experience working in schools and community settings, the program has evolved to offer longer-form programming that engages fewer schools and students, with more depth. The integration of arts has long been recognized by educators as a powerful way to connect individuals, heal communities, and raise awareness of public health issues. Arts Integrated Resources (AIR) integrates the arts with multi-media technology and public health knowledge to improve community health. All programs and services provided by AIR are rooted in the philosophy and best practices of Positive Youth Development (PYD), a strength-based approach that sees all people as bearers of solutions rather than problems to be fixed. D.3. Health Professional Training Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. invested $90 thousand to provide community-based programs and services to low-income residents and students through learning centers and youth employment programs. In 2016, KFHP-MAS supported three community-based programs to advance education and economic opportunity for the next generation. Programs included Light City Teen Scholars Program, Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program and YearUP. E. Other Community Benefit Investments During 2016, Mid-Atlantic Health Plan spent approximately $7.7 million to support Community Benefit activities and programs beyond the national streams of work. This included the administrative expenses of a Community Benefit department dedicated to supporting regional Community Benefit programs and services and coordinating related initiatives. The following are examples of programs funded in this area. E.1. Community Ambassador Program 2016 was the eighth year of the Community Ambassador program, which grew from two nurse practitioners (NPs) and one physician assistant to a total of 24 NPs and physician assistants placed in 10 safety net clinics in Washington DC, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia and Baltimore. The purpose of the program is to expand the capacity of local safety net clinics to increase health care access to the under and uninsured. In 2016, 43,339 people were able to have access to this program through an investment of $4.2 million. E.2. West Baltimore Community Park KFHP-MAS partnered with the people of West Baltimore to transform and reopen their community park. In partnership with local nonprofit Park Heights Renaissance and community members, Kaiser Permanente provided funding and support to clear overgrown plants, repair playground equipment, resurface a half-court for basketball and equip the court with a half-height hoop to emphasize that this is a place for children to be active. E.3. New Beginnings Barbershop Preventative Screenings KFHP-MAS, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, P.C. (MAPMG) and New Beginnings Barbershop teamed up to offer free flu immunizations and preventive screenings in a Southwest Baltimore neighborhood. Kaiser Permanente experts - including physicians and nurses - are on site at the barbershop every Friday and Saturday to engage visitors in conversations about health and wellness and offer flu vaccinations and preventive screenings at no cost to participants. The program launched in late 2016. |
| F. Environmental Stewardship | Poor environmental quality contributes to disease, illness and economic insecurity Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. has therefore committed itself to protecting and improving the natural environment as a key component of our social mission to improve the health of the communities we serve. To fulfill this commitment. To fulfill this commitment, KFHP-MAS 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 that have been selected based on their ability to have the most impact on the environmental forces that shape environmental and human health: - Addressing causes of climate change - Promoting sustainable farming and food choices - Reducing, reusing, and recycling to eliminate waste - Buying products and materials that do not contain chemicals of concern - Conserving water In each of these focus areas, KFHP-MAS 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 communities we serve. F.1. Performance Metrics During 2016, key performance indicators for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. included: F.1.1. Improved our water use intensity (gallons/rentable square foot) by 5% since our 2013 baseline year. F.1.2. Contracted to purchase approximately 52 million kilowatt-hours of Green-e Certified Renewable Energy Certificates. F.1.3. Responsibly reused or recycled over 2,000 tons of materials. F.1.4. Improved our energy use intensity (kBtu/rentable square foot) by 4% compared to our 2010 baseline year. |
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