Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2019 , and ending 06-30-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 16052
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
READING, PA196126052
D Employer identification number

23-1352204
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,035,019,113
F Name and address of principal officer:
WILLIAM JENNINGS
PO BOX 16052
READING,PA196126052
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1869
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE CARE TO THE COMMUNITY: TO PROMOTE HEALTH; TO EDUCATE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; AND TO PARTICIPATE IN APPROPRIATE CLINICAL RESEARCH.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 13
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 7,833
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 352
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,447,360
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,811,409 57,246,426
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 976,052,427 929,652,693
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 401,034 496,112
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 37,169,403 47,623,882
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,021,434,273 1,035,019,113
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 466,833,159 532,485,465
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 429,024,307 439,053,252
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 895,857,466 971,538,717
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 125,576,807 63,480,396
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,033,939,184 1,183,713,752
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 789,607,224 1,043,898,922
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 244,331,960 139,814,830
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WEBSITE: WWW.TOWERHEALTH.ORG/LOCATIONS/READING-HOSPITAL THE MISSION OF READING HOSPITAL IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE TO THE COMMUNITY; TO PROMOTE HEALTH; TO EDUCATE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; AND TO PARTICIPATE IN APPROPRIATE CLINICAL RESEARCH. IN ADDITION TO ITS PRIMARY ROLE AS A PROVIDER OF DIRECT CARE, READING HOSPITAL ADDRESSES ISSUES OUTSIDE THAT REALM THAT IMPACT HEALTH AND WELLNESS. IN FACT, A KEY PART OF OUR MISSION MEANS THE REINVESTMENT OF OUR RESOURCES INTO THESE EFFORTS, WHICH ARE COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT. READING HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT ENDEAVORS. THE DEPARTMENT'S MISSION IS THREE PRONGED AND SEEKS TO LEAD, PARTNER, AND INVEST IN STRATEGIC HEALTH INITIATIVES THAT TARGET THE UNDERSERVED AND ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. THE COMMUNITY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT ALSO MANAGES THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS AS
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 159,055,273 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 172,267,512 )
INPATIENT CARE - 184,237 PATIENT DAYS READING HOSPITAL PROVIDES 725 BEDS FOR PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, AND EMERGENT CARE. INPATIENT CARE IS PROVIDED IN 2 CRITICAL CARE UNITS, 2 INTERMEDIATE CARE UNITS, 3 ACUTE REHABILITATION UNITS, AND 13 MEDICAL SURGICAL UNITS WITH SUB-SPECIALTIES THAT INCLUDE ONCOLOGY, NEUROLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, HEART FAILURE, ORTHOPEDICS, TRAUMA, BARIATRIC SURGERY, AND MEDICAL COMPLEXITY. IN ADDITION, READING HOSPITAL PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE OBSTETRICS, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE, INPATIENT PEDIATRIC MEDICAL SURGICAL CARE, AND PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY SERVICES. INPATIENT SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED BY HOSPITAL-BASED HEMODIALYSIS, APHERESIS, AND VASCULAR ACCESS SERVICES. READING HOSPITAL INPATIENT CARE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING HIGH LEVEL SERVICES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES WITHIN BOTH ITS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKETS: 1.REGIONAL CANCER, CARDIAC, AND PRIMARY STROKE CENTERS 2.REGIONAL TRANSPLANT (KIDNEY AND LIVER) CENTER 3.TRAUMA LEVEL 1 CENTER (ONLY LEVEL 1 CENTER WITHIN THE COUNTY) 4.REGIONAL LEVEL III NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 5.VIRTUAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (VICU) 6.CHARITY CARE PROGRAM IN ADDITION, READING HOSPITAL INPATIENT CARE IS ALIGNED WITH SYSTEM PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE POST DISCHARGE CARE OUTCOMES, CARE ACROSS THE CONTINUUM FROM INPATIENT TO AMBULATORY SETTING, AND DECREASED READMISSION, INCLUDING 1.COMPREHENSIVE POPULATION HEALTH SERVICES 2.TOWER HEALTH STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM - A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES AND PREVENTATIVE CARE TO HOMELESS POPULATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY 3.TELE-HEALTH SUPPORT OF HEART FAILURE PATIENT POPULATION TO HELP PREVENT READMISSIONS THROUGH THE REMOTE MONITORING OF BP AND WEIGHT READING HOSPITAL WAS MAGNET DESIGNATED FOR NURSING AND PATIENT CARE EXCELLENCE IN 2016 AND IS CURRENTLY IN THE REDESIGNATION PROCESS; THIS NATIONAL LEVEL DESIGNATION BY THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER IS RENEWED EVERY FOUR YEARS. THIS DESIGNATION INDICATES THAT READING HOSPITAL INPATIENT UNITS, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES, AND AMBULATORY CARE DEPARTMENTS EXCEED NATIONAL BENCHMARKS FOR NURSING QUALITY INDICATORS, PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH NURSING CARE, AND NURSE SATISFACTION. EMERGENCY CARE - 116,201 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS READING HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EMERGENCY, URGENT AND PRIMARY CARESERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY "24/7/365," REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. VOLUME TO RH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RANKS IT AMONG THE TOP THREE IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA YEAR AFTER YEAR. AS THE AREA'S ONLY ACCREDITED LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER, RH ALSO PROVIDES IMMEDIATE ACCESS THROUGH ITS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO ALL SPECIALTY SERVICES, FROM TRAUMA SURGEONS TO PLASTIC SURGEONS, AND ALL AREAS OF SPECIALTY CARE. THE HOSPITAL ALSO HAS A PEDIATRIC AND PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. IN ADDITION TO ITS TRAUMA CERTIFICATION, RH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN THE REGION TO HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO ACCREDITED CARE IN STROKE AND CHEST PAIN. THE HOSPITAL ALSO IS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE WITH 24/7 CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALISTS ON SITE TO PROVIDE WARM HAND-OFFS TO PATIENTS WITH OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THE DEPARTMENT OFFERS SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE) PROGRAM WITH THE BERKS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE HOSPITAL ALSO HAS AN EMERGENCY MEDICINE TRAINING PROGRAM, PARAMEDIC SCHOOL AND NURSING PROGRAM.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 71,778,514 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 122,761,676 )
PHARMACY - 9,284,355 DRUGS DISPENSED READING HOSPITAL PROVIDES ACCESS TO NEEDED PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THOSE PATIENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEIR MEDICATION. EACH MONTH RH ABSORBS THE COST OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION FOR PATIENTS OF RH WITH NO PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE. RH RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF PATIENT COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR TREATMENT, INCLUDING TAKING MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED, AND RECOGNIZES THAT PATIENTS WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR THOSE MEDICATIONS WILL SIMPLY NOT COMPLY. TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PATIENT HEALTH AND THE BEST PATIENT OUTCOMES, RH ABSORBS THE COSTS OF THESE MEDICATIONS AS PART OF OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 43,923,538 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 53,866,432 )
OPERATING ROOM - 16,645 TOTAL SURGERIES READING HOSPITAL OPERATES IN A MARKET SERVED BY NEARLY 20 SPECIALTY, INVESTOR-OWNED FACILITIES, WHICH CARVE OUT THE BEST PAYING INSURANCE PLANS, THE HIGHEST MARGIN PROCEDURES, AND THE LEAST COMPLICATED PATIENTS TO SERVE. BY CONTINUING TO PROVIDE A FULL-SERVICE SURGICAL SERVICE, RH OFFERS THE MOST ADVANCED SURGICAL OPTIONS, FROM ROBOTIC ASSISTED, MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY TO A FULL SPECTRUM OF OUTPATIENT SURGICAL OPTIONS. AND TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO SURGICAL SPECIALTIES THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCING SHORTAGES ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. RH SUPPORTS ITS SURGEONS IN THEIR FELLOWSHIP TRAINING AND RECRUITS AND RETAINS SURGEONS IN AREAS LIKE PLASTIC SURGERY - AVAILABLE ONLY DURING LIMITED HOURS OR NOT AT ALL, IN OTHER HOSPITALS IN ITS MARKET.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 586,703,104 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 596,815,112 )
EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING VARIOUS OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR ABILITY TO PAY. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: REVENUE EXPENSE RADIOLOGY 168,984,197 23,739,370 REHABILITATION 18,065,955 18,997,794 HEART & VASCULARE 78,062,443 26,971,085 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & ADDICTION 5,424,256 6,175,063 PHYSICAL THERAPY 2,947,851 1,827,735 RESPIRATORY/SLEEP CENTER 28,039,283 12,081,182 TRAUMA CENTER 4,834,686 5,161,297 READING HOSPITAL SAW A LARGE DECREASE IN REVENUE DUE TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF NON-URGENT PROCEDURES AND THE CANCELLATION OF ELECTIVE SURGERIES. OFFSITE LABS, RADIOLOGY CENTERS AND PHYSICIAN PRACTICES WERE CLOSED CAUSING A DECREASE IN PATIENT VISITS. OPERATING EXPENSES INCREASED DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR STAFF AND PATIENTS AND OTHER COVID RELATED EXPENSES. A STRONG EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON SAFETY FOR OUR PATIENTS AND STAFF. AS A HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, WE WORKED TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY THAT DELAYING HEALTHCARE NEEDS PLACES AN INDIVIDUAL'S HEALTH AT RISK. READING HOSPITAL INVESTED IN EXPANDING DIGITAL, VIRTUAL AND TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THEIR PATIENTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 586,703,104 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 596,815,112 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet861,460,429
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment.........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
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12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....Click to see attachment
20a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? Click to see attachment
20b
Yes
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
1,099
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
7,833
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
Yes
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
13
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
PA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletROBERT EHINGER SVP FIN OPERATIONS420 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE   WEST READING,PA19611 (484) 628-8000
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) CLINT MATTHEWS......................................................................
FORMER PRES.
0.00
.................
60.00
          X 1,980,329 0 510,931
(2) THERESE SUCHER......................................................................
FORMER EVP C
0.00
.................
52.50
          X 1,131,410 0 270,168
(3) WILLIAM JENNINGS......................................................................
EVP & CEO RH
52.00
.................
2.50
X   X       997,940 0 282,007
(4) GARY CONNER......................................................................
FORMER EVP C
0.00
.................
54.50
          X 982,640 0 210,830
(5) GREG SORENSEN MD......................................................................
EVP CMO
26.00
.................
26.00
    X       925,821 0 208,384
(6) DAN AHERN......................................................................
FORMER EVP B
0.00
.................
52.50
          X 841,489 0 203,182
(7) CHARLES BARBERA MD......................................................................
VICE CHAIR 3
2.00
.................
48.50
X   X       0 632,079 202,703
(8) MARY AGNEW......................................................................
SVP CNO
26.00
.................
26.50
      X     549,623 0 133,838
(9) CECILIA SMITH DO......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.................
48.50
X           0 597,806 41,980
(10) SUZANNE WENDEROTH MD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.................
50.50
X           0 502,514 119,897
(11) MICHELLE TRUPP......................................................................
VP CIO
50.00
.................
 
        X   428,023 0 188,596
(12) MARK G MARTENS......................................................................
VP CHIEF ACA
50.00
.................
 
        X   530,344 0 85,355
(13) RUSSELL H SHOWER......................................................................
SVP CHIEF OF
50.00
.................
 
        X   520,515 0 91,180
(14) ROBERT EHINGER......................................................................
CFO/TREASURE
26.00
.................
26.00
    X       470,496 0 106,777
(15) LUIS A ROSA......................................................................
VP PAYOR CON
50.00
.................
 
        X   506,857 0 57,582
(16) DAVID A SCHLAPPY......................................................................
VP CHIEF OF
50.00
.................
 
        X   403,984 0 73,134
(17) MARK MCNASH......................................................................
VP SUPPORT S
52.00
.................
0.00
      X     371,862 0 101,335
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) CARL SEIDL........................................................................
VICE PRESIDE
52.00
.......................0.00
      X     362,934 0 82,240
(19) DAWN ANUSZKIEWICZ........................................................................
COO RH
52.00
.......................0.00
    X       326,286 0 24,845
(20) JOHN CASEY MD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
50.00
.......................0.50
X           305,019 0 25,423
(21) OLUBUMNI OJIKUTU MD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................48.50
X           0 201,697 54,573
(22) MOLLY DIETRICH........................................................................
SECRETARY
40.00
.......................  
    X       65,490 0 12,550
(23) KOLIN GOOD MD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................2.50
X           0 20,859 44,004
(24) DAN LANGDON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................0.50
X           0 0 0
(25) PHILIP WEXLER MD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................0.50
X           0 0 0
(26) JACQUE FETROW PHD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................0.50
X           0 0 0
(27) SUSAN LOONEY PHD........................................................................
VICE CHAIR 4
2.00
.......................0.50
X   X       0 0 0
(28) THOMAS FLYNN PHD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................0.50
X           0 0 0
(29) JOHN WEIDENHAMMER........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
2.00
.......................2.50
X   X       0 0 0
(30) BEN ZINTAK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................0.50
X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 11,701,062 1,954,955 3,131,514
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet581
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
STEVENS & LEE

PO BOX 679
READING,PA196030679
LEGAL 6,680,351
SAXTON & STUMP LLC

280 GRANITE RUN DRIVE
LANCASTER,PA17601
LEGAL 5,174,873
TEKSYSTEMS INC

PO BOX 198568
ATLANTA,GA30384
CONSULTING 4,291,319
SECURITY GUARDS INC

PO BOX 6283
WYOMISSING,PA19610
SECURITY 3,483,413
BERKS SCHUYLKILL RESPIRATORY SPEC

2608 KEISER BLVD
WYOMISSING,PA19610
PHYSICIAN FEES 3,428,160
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet65
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Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 713,484
e Government grants (contributions)1e 56,502,897
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 30,045
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 57,246,426
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PATIENT CHARGES 622110 929,652,693 929,652,693    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 929,652,693
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 493,778     493,778
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   4,618,067 6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)   4,618,067 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 4,618,067     4,618,067
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 2,334   7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses     7b
c Gain or (loss) 2,334   7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 2,334     2,334
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a RETAIL PHARMACY 446110 19,995,941   186,048 19,809,893
b MEALS 722310 5,504,475     5,504,475
c TUITION - NURSING TECH SCHOOL 611600 3,821,862 3,821,862    
d All other revenue .... 13,683,537 12,236,177 1,261,312  
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 43,005,815
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 1,035,019,113 945,710,732 1,447,360 30,428,547
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 5,022,430 546,768 4,475,662  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 6,661,526   6,661,526  
7 Other salaries and wages........ 403,841,513 379,210,433 24,631,080  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 21,718,307 20,497,251 1,221,056  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 65,450,070 59,637,176 5,812,894  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 29,791,619 26,802,407 2,989,212  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 10,556,283   10,556,283  
c Accounting ........... 1,223,433   1,223,433  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 480,500   480,500  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 18,928,677 -22,850,430 41,779,107  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 6,328,901   6,328,901  
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ...... 57,423,479 57,423,479    
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 26,195,952 23,400,815 2,795,137  
17 Travel ............ 1,271,664 1,090,076 181,588  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 20,125,863 20,125,863    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 66,363,073 66,363,073    
23 Insurance ... 8,518,185 8,491,773 26,412  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a SUPPLIES 163,996,117 163,537,578 458,539  
b REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 19,126,743 18,669,785 456,958  
c PROJECT INDEPENDENCE 13,670,756 13,670,756    
d EPIC RESOURCES 5,962,292 5,962,292    
e All other expenses 18,881,334 18,881,334    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 971,538,717 861,460,429 110,078,288 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 696,127 1 551,149
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 150,437,849 4 151,704,155
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 26,947,795 8 38,800,667
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 18,448,241 9 24,679,770
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,921,727,247
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,111,104,298 791,479,431 10c 810,622,949
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 45,929,741 15 157,355,062
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 1,033,939,184 16 1,183,713,752
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 161,321,058 17 199,564,821
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 628,286,166 25 844,334,101
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 789,607,224 26 1,043,898,922
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 240,463,352 27 139,526,902
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 3,868,608 28 287,928
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 244,331,960 32 139,814,830
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,033,939,184 33 1,183,713,752
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
1,035,019,113
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
971,538,717
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
63,480,396
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
244,331,960
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
361,163
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-168,358,689
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
139,814,830
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
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.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
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  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
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)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
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  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
 
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.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions
 
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
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 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.
 
6 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.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
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.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Name of the organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number
23-1352204
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 3
Name of organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 4
Name of organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)
(a) Filing
organization's
totals
(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
   
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e))
 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))
 
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
23,400
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
23,400
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 PART II-B, LINE 1G DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THERE ARE VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE HEALTHCARE ISSUES THAT ARE RAISED THAT AFFECT TOWER HEALTH AND ITS ENTITIES. WE WILL VOICE OUR CONCERNS OR ISSUES REGARDING THESE MATTERS THROUGH EITHER DIRECT CONTACT OR WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE WITH LEGISLATORS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE CONTACTS IS TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF TOWER HEALTH DURING THESE CHANGING TIMES IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD. THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY REPORTED IS THE LOBBYING PORTION OF THE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA (HAP) DUES PAID. THERE IS NO DIRECT LOBBYING BY TOWER HEALTH AND NO ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   32,716,904 32,716,904
b Buildings ....   708,111,299 401,853,374 306,257,925
c Leasehold improvements   7,183,666 4,770,709 2,412,957
d Equipment ....   1,073,930,086 702,071,191 371,858,895
e Other .....   99,785,292 2,409,024 97,376,268
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 810,622,949
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE 63,571,832
(2)DUE FROM AFFILIATES 59,050,346
(3)SELF-INSURANCE FUNDING NON-CURRENT 12,317,459
(4)THIRD PARTY RECV'S 11,838,146
(5)SELF-INSURANCE FUNDING CURENT 7,482,000
(6)MALPRACTICE TRUST 2,695,000
(7)DEFERRED TRUST 342,235
(8)SPRING RIDGE JV 58,140
(9)ACADIA JV -96
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 157,355,062
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 844,334,101
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 1,034,989,068
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 1,034,989,068
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 30,045
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 30,045
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,035,019,113
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 971,538,717
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 971,538,717
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 971,538,717
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE SYSTEM IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. ON SUCH A BASIS, THE EXEMPT ENTITIES DO NOT INCUR LIABILITY FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAXES, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE SYSTEM EVALUATES UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS USING A TWO-STEP APPROACH FOR RECOGNIZING AND MEASURING TAX BENEFITS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN AN UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX RETURN AND DISCLOSURES REGARDING UNCERTAINTIES IN TAX POSITIONS. NO ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVALUATION.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B DONATIONS 30,045
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SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Part I
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Yes
No
1a
Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," was it a written policy? ......................
1b
Yes
 
2
If the organization had multiple hospital facilities, indicate which of the following best describes application of the financial assistance policy to its various hospital facilities during the tax year.
3
Answer the following based on the financial assistance eligibility criteria that applied to the largest number of the organization's patients during the tax year.
a
Did the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) as a factor in determining eligibility for providing free care?
If "Yes," indicate which of the following was the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:
3a
Yes
 
%
b
Did the organization use FPG as a factor in determining eligibility for providing discounted care? If "Yes," indicate
which of the following was the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: . . . . . . . .
3b
Yes
 
%
c
If the organization used factors other than FPG in determining eligibility, describe in Part VI the criteria used for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization used an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, as a factor in determining eligibility for free or discounted care.
4
Did the organization's financial assistance policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year provide for free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

Yes

 
5a
Did the organization budget amounts for free or discounted care provided under its financial assistance policy during
the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5a

Yes

 
b
If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount? . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discountedcare to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
 
6a
Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
Yes
 
Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.
7
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Financial Assistance and
Means-Tested
Government Programs
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community benefit expense (d) Direct offsetting revenue (e) Net community benefit expense (f) Percent of total expense
a Financial Assistance at cost
(from Worksheet 1) . . .
    20,864,410   20,864,410 2.150 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     181,866,542 114,724,235 67,142,307 6.910 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .            
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .     202,730,952 114,724,235 88,006,717 9.060 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).     3,354,030 127,119 3,226,911 0.330 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .     46,472,374 18,455,035 28,017,339 2.880 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .            
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .     4,065,815   4,065,815 0.420 %
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .     352,058   352,058 0.040 %
j Total. Other Benefits . .     54,244,277 18,582,154 35,662,123 3.670 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .     256,975,229 133,306,389 123,668,840 12.730 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
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Part II
Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community building expense (d) Direct offsetting
revenue
(e) Net community building expense (f) Percent of total expense
1 Physical improvements and housing            
2 Economic development     4,074   4,074  
3 Community support     491   491  
4 Environmental improvements     2,784   2,784  
5 Leadership development and
training for community members
           
6 Coalition building            
7 Community health improvement advocacy            
8 Workforce development   435 25,565   25,565  
9 Other            
10 Total   435 32,914   32,914  
Part III
Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices
Section A. Bad Debt Expense
Yes
No
1
Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Healthcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................
1
Yes
 
2
Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount. ......
2
78,053,364
3
Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount and the rationale, if any, for including this portion of bad debt as community benefit. ......
3
46,051,485
4
Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes bad debt expense or the page number on which this footnote is contained in the attached financial statements.
Section B. Medicare
5
Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....
5
246,774,987
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
338,172,931
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-91,397,944
8
Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.Check the box that describes the method used:
Section C. Collection Practices
9a
Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........
9a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization’s collection policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year
contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for financial assistance? Describe in Part VI .........................

9b

Yes

 
Part IV
Management Companies and Joint Ventures(owned 10% or more by officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and physicians—see instructions)
(a) Name of entity (b) Description of primary
activity of entity
(c) Organization's
profit % or stock
ownership %
(d) Officers, directors,
trustees, or key
employees' profit %
or stock ownership %
(e) Physicians'
profit % or stock
ownership %
1TRH SURGICENTER LLC
 
OUTPATIENT SURGERY 50.000 %   50.000 %
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
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Part VFacility Information
Section A. Hospital Facilities
(list in order of size from largest to smallest—see instructions)How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?1Name, address, primary website address, and state license number (and if a group return, the name and EIN of the subordinate hospital organization that operates the hospital facility)
Licensed Hospital General-Medical-Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Hospital ResearchGrp Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (describe) Facility reporting group
1 READING HOSPITAL
420 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE
WEST READING,PA19611
"SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE"
440401
X X   X     X      
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Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
READING HOSPITAL
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):
1
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2   No
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 19
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5 Yes  
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a   No
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b   No
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............
8 Yes  
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 19
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): "SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE"
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b   No
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
READING HOSPITAL
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Was widely publicized within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
"SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE"
b
"SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE"
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Billing and Collections
READING HOSPITAL
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon nonpayment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
e
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
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Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
READING HOSPITAL
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
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Schedule H (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Facility Information (continued)
Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B. Provide descriptions required for Part V, Section B, lines 2, 3j, 5, 6a, 6b, 7d, 11, 13b, 13h, 15e, 16j, 18e, 19e, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 20e, 21c, 21d, 23, and 24. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each hospital facility in a facility reporting group, designated by facility reporting group letter and hospital facility line number from Part V, Section A (“A, 1,” “A, 4,” “B, 2,” “B, 3,” etc.) and name of hospital facility.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
FACILITY 1, READING HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 3J THE BELOW NARRATIVE RELATES TO PART V, LINE 3I - IMPACT OF ACTIONS TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S PRIOR CHNA(S). THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN 2016 IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY: OBESITY, MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION AND ACCESS TO CARE. THE ACTIONS TAKEN WERE AS FOLLOWS: (1)OBESITY - MORE THAN 200,000 RESIDENTS ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE. READING HOSPITAL INCREASED THE NUMBER OF F.I.T.T. (FUND ACTIVE HEALTHY YOUTH) PROGRAM SESSIONS FROM ONCE TO TWICE PER YEAR. THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN PARTICIPATION WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE SESSIONS. THE BE WELL BERKS GRANT PROGRAM WAS CREATED AS A MEANS TO INVEST DOLLARS INTO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO ADDRESS AND REDUCE OBESITY AMONG RESIDENTS. TWO PROGRAMS THAT WERE FUNDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WERE THE ANTIETAM SCHOOL DISTRICT - ANTIETAM FIT PROGRAM AND NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INC. - FIGHTING POVERTY, FEEDING HOPE PROJECT. READING HOSPITAL ALSO PARTNERED WITH ZAGSTER, INC. TO IMPLEMENT A BIKE SHARE PROGRAM FOR ITS STAFF. (2)MENTAL HEALTH - MORE THAN 175,000 RESIDENTS SUFFER FROM ANXIETY OR DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS. TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, READING HOSPITAL EMBEDDED INTEGRATED CARE CLINICIANS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES AT 8 SITES TO PROVIDE BRIEF SUPPORTIVE THERAPY TO ASSIST WITH CURRENT CRISES, INTERMITTENT CONTACTS TO ASSIST WITH ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF GAINS, AND REFERRALS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AS NEEDED. READING HOSPITAL ALSO PARTNERED WITH SCREENING FOR MENTAL HEALTH, INC. TO IMPLEMENT A MINDKARE KIOSK AIMED AT REDUCING MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA. THE BE WELL BERKS GRANT PROGRAM ALSO AWARDED FUNDING TO BERKS COUNSELING CENTER TO TRAIN PEERS IN WHOLE HEALTH ACTION MANAGEMENT (WHAM) AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA) TRAINING. (3)ADDICTION - RESIDENTS LACK ACCESS TO COORDINATED, COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT. READING HOSPITAL WAS THE RECIPIENT OF A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND WAS DESIGNATED ON OPIOID USE DISORDER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE). THE COE RESPONDED TO MORE THAN 1,200 REFERRALS AND PROVIDED COORDINATED, COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT TO MORE THAN 700 PATIENTS THE HOSPITAL INSTITUTED A 24/7 WARM HANDOFF AND CREATED CARE TEAMS CONSISTING OF THERAPISTS, NURSES, PROVIDERS, AND CARE COORDINATORS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CARE THAT ADDRESSES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION. (4)ACCESS - UNMET SOCIAL NEEDS AND LACK OF CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE CREATES BARRIERS. READING HOSPITAL RECEIVED A 4.5M GRANT FROM CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCOUNTABLE HEALTH COMMUNITIES MODEL, KNOWN AT THE HOSPITAL AS THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION PROJECT (CCP), TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS UNMET SOCIAL NEEDS WITHIN THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENT POPULATIONS. TOWER HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP'S STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM PROVIDED PRIMARY CARE TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN SOUP KITCHENS, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND TENT SITES. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED CARE TO OVER 900 UNIQUE PATIENTS MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES WAS AWARDED FUNDING FROM THE BE WELL BERKS GRANT PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT A MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. TO IMPROVE CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE, READING HOSPITAL IMPLEMENTED CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR STAFF. A NUMBER OF WORKPLACE AND VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUND TO ENCOURAGE SELECTION OF HEALTHCARE AS A CAREER PATH.
FACILITY 1, READING HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 5 THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WERE CONDUCTED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT INPUT FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO REPRESENT THE BROAD INTEREST OF THE COMMUNITY: (1) STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS (2) FOCUS GROUPS (3) SENIOR LEADERSHIP FORUM (4) KEY INFORMANT SURVEYS (5) INTERCEPT SURVEYS (6) COMMUNITY TELEPHONE SURVEY INDIVIDUALS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY DATA WALK TO ASSIST WITH PRIORTIZING THE DATA.
FACILITY 1, READING HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 7D LINK TO THE READING HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: HTTPS://WWW.TOWERHEALTH.ORG/LOCATIONS/READING-HOSPITAL/ABOUT/COMMUNITY/ COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT LINK TO THE READING HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT/ IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR THE MOST RECENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 2019 AND CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.TOWERHEALTH.ORG/LOCATIONS/READING-HOSPITAL/ABOUT/COMMUNITY/ COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT
FACILITY 1, READING HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 11 READING HOSPITAL DEVELOPED A COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, WHICH COVERS A THREE YEAR SPAN, OUTLINES SPECIFIC STRATEGIES FOR EACH PRIORITY AREA THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS INCLUDING INPUT FROM EXPERT PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. AN OVERVIEW OF EACH PRIORITY FOLLOWS: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE: THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE COMMUNITY'S ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES, PARTICULARLY THOSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONSIDERED VULNERABLE AND/OR LIVING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. READING HOSPITAL WILL UTILIZE GSI TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY SUBPOPULATIONS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR HIGHER READMISSION RATES AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS OR DISEASES AND OVERLAY THIS WITH DATA SETS TO HELP SUPPORT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMENT OF SERVICES, AND MESSAGING. THE INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THIS RESEARCH WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF CURRENT PROGRAMS THAT DELIVER CARE TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (I.E. STREET MEDICINE, COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE, AND REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING PROGRAMS), AS WELL AS TO DEVELOP PLANS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE THROUGH VIRTUAL OFFICE VISITS, TELECART, MOBILE APPS, AND TELEMEDICINE. BY STREAMLINING AN ADVANCED ACCESS CENTER WILL PROVIDE EASE OF ACCESS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS SEEKING TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS WITH AMBULATORY AND SPECIALTY CARE SERVICE LINES. READING HOSPITAL WILL WORK TO IMPROVE CULTURAL SENSITIVITY OF STAFF BY CONDUCTING CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAININGS AND CREATING A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COUNCIL FOR PROVIDERS AND OTHER CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL STAFF TO PARTICIPATE. READING HOSPITAL WILL ALSO WORK TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATION STUDENTS ABOUT CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE - MEDICAL EXPLORERS, JOB SHADOWING, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS, AND ADVENTURES IN HEALTH SCIENCE AND MEDICINE - THROUGH PROGRAM PROMOTION. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: THE GOAL IS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (SDOH). READING HOSPITAL WILL SEEK TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL IN THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT BY SCREENING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS IN IDENTIFIED CLINICAL AREAS, IDENTIFYING NEEDS, CONNECTING PATIENTS TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND PROVIDING NAVIGATION SERVICES TO PATIENTS IDENTIFIED AS HIGH-RISK. THROUGH THE MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, READING HOSPITAL WILL UTILIZE AN IN-HOUSE ATTORNEY TO ASSIST PATIENTS WITH LEGAL ISSUES THAT HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON HEALTH (I.E. HOUSING, INCOME STABILITY, ETC.) TO HELP REDUCE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS, READING HOSPITAL WILL IMPLEMENT THE RIDE HEALTH PROGRAM. READING HOSPITAL WILL ALSO IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY-BASED INTERVENTION INITIATIVES, SPECIFICALLY A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM TO WORK WITH PEDIATRIC ASTHMA PATIENTS, THEN SEEK TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM TO ADDITIONAL POPULATIONS. DISEASE PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT: THIS GOAL IS TO IMPLEMENT CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA, SPECIFICALLY TARGETING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. READING HOSPITAL WILL CONDUCT MULTIPLE CANCER SCREENING EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING CERVICAL CANCER, BREAST CANCER, ORAL CANCER, AND SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS. READING HOSPITAL WILL IMPLEMENT SHORT AND LONG-TERM WELLNESS INITIATIVES THROUGH TOWER WELLNESS PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN BERKS TRAIL CHALLENGE, INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH EATING HABITS AMONG SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH THROUGH THE F.I.T.T. PROGRAM, AND ENCOURAGE STAFF TO UTILIZE THE BIKE SHARE PROGRAM AS A FORM OF EXERCISE. READING HOSPITAL WILL PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD. ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. READING HOSPITAL'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE) WILL SCREEN PATIENTS FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER (OUD) AND DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF CARE VIA STANDARDIZED PROCESSES (SBIRT) AND TOOLS (ASAM PLACEMENT CRITERIA). TOWER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, A JOINT VENTURE WITH ACADIA, WILL BUILD A NEW 144-BED IMPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY. MINDKARE'S KIOSK AND ONLINE FREE, ANONYMOUS, CONFIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING TOOL WILL BE PROMOTED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. READING HOSPITAL'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTEGRATION PROGRAM WILL INTEGRATE THERAPISTS INTO PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES WHERE PATIENTS WILL BE SCREENED FOR DEPRESSION, AND THOSE WHO SCREENED POSITIVE WILL BE CONNECTED TO THE EMBEDDED THERAPIST FOR ASSISTANCE. READING HOSPITAL WILL ALSO SEEK TO DECREASE THE STIGMA RELATED TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BY PARTNERING WITH BERKS COUNSELING CENTER TO CONDUCT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS FOR STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY. LIST OF HEALTH NEEDS THE FACILITY DOES NOT PLAN TO ADDRESS: READING HOSPITAL DOES NOT INTEND TO ADDRESS DIABETES AS A STAND-ALONE CONDITION. RATHER IT WILL BE CATEGORIZED AS A CHRONIC DISEASE AND WILL BE ADDRESSED IN THE CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY. DENTAL HEALTH, TOBACCO AND STDS WILL BE ADDRESSED THROUGH ONGOING HEALTH SYSTEM INITIATIVES AND/OR IN COLLABORATION WITH ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
FACILITY 1, READING HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 13H FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CRITERIA: PATIENTS VISITING FROM OUT OF THE COUNTRY AND REQUIRING EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. HOWEVER, PATIENTS VISITING THE UNITED STATES WITH THE INTENT OF RECEIVING NON-EMERGENT CARE ARE NOT GENERALLY ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
FACILITY 1, READING HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 15E FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A. PATIENTS RECEIVING SERVICES IN OUR HOSPITAL AND THMG PRACTICES. B. BOTH UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED PATIENTS. C. PATIENTS WHO ARE DENIED MEDICAID COVERAGE, OR WHO ARE SCREENED AND DETERMINED TO NOT MEET THE MEDICAID COVERAGE CRITERIA. 2. A HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR OR PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE WILL ASSIST THE PATIENT WITH COMPLETING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION AND OBTAIN ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. 3. DECISIONS PERTAINING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE MADE WITHIN 14 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THE PATIENT/GUARANTOR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON WILL BE MADE. A CONFIRMATION LETTER IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH WILL BE SENT TO THE PATIENT DESCRIBING THE OUTCOME OF THE DECISION. 4. WHEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS APPROVED, A CONFIRMATION LETTER IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH WILL BE SENT TO THE PATIENT. THE LETTER WILL SERVE AS A MEANS OF SPECIFYING TIME FRAME COVERED BY THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DETERMINATION. THE CONFIRMATION LETTER WILL CONTAIN A CONTACT NAME FOR THE PATIENT TO RETAIN AS A REFERENCE AND RESOURCE FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS. 5. IF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS NOT APPROVED, LETTERS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH WILL BE SENT DESCRIBING THE REASONS FOR THE DECISION, AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS. SHOULD PATIENTS WISH TO APPEAL THE DECISION MADE, DIRECTIONS ON THE APPEALS PROCESS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED. 6. PATIENTS OR GUARANTORS WHO DISAGREE WITH THE OUTCOME OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY DECISION WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPEAL THE DECISION. 7. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCALE PROVIDES 100% CHARITY CARE TO BOTH INSURED AND UNINSURED PATIENTS WHOSE HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS UP TO 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL). THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCALE PROVIDES DISCOUNTED CARE ON A SLIDING SCALE FOR BOTH INSURED AND UNINSURED PATIENTS WHOSE HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS UP TO 400% OF THE FEDERAL PROVERTY LEVEL (FPL). 8. THE MCR FFS (MEDICARE FEE FOR SERVICE) IS USED TO DETERMINE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ADJUSTMENT. PATIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE PROCESS OF ACCESSING MEDICAL CARE. THE SOONER READING HOSPITAL BECOMES AWARE OF THE FINANCIAL NEED, THE GREATER OPPORTUNITY EXISTS TO SUCCESSFULLY CONNECT THE PATIENT WITH POTENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS MEDICAID OR OTHER ASSISTANCE OF INSURANCE PROGRAMS. WHILE IT IS IDEAL TO INITIATE THE PROCESS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PATIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AT ANY POINT IN THE BILLING AND COLLECTION CYCLE. IF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION IS INITIATED WHILE THE ACCOUNT IS IN THE COLLECTION'S PROCESS, COLLECTION ACTIVITY WILL CEASE UNTIL DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN MADE.
FACILITY 1, READING HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 16J THIS NARRATIVE COVERS LINE 16A-C AND J: THE CURRENT PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, PLAIN LANGUAGE POLICY AND APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, ARE ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.TOWERHEALTH.ORG/LOCATIONS/READING- HOSPITAL/BILLING/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, TOWER HEALTH MAINTAINS, AND CONTINUOUSLY UPDATES THE LIST OF ALL PROVIDERS (IDENTIFIED BY NAME, PRACTICE GROUP/ENTITY,HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OR TYPE OF SERVICE) DELIVERING EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE AT READING HOSPITAL SPECIFYING WHICH PROVIDERS ARE AND ARE NOT COVERED BY THE PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THIS PROVIDER LIST IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THE FOLLOWING READING HOSPITAL WEBSITE ADDRESS: HTTPS://WWW.TOWERHEALTH.ORG/PROVIDERS/. ADDITIONALLY, A PAPER COPY CAN BE OBTAINED AT NO COST BY CALLING 484-628-5683. FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY PHYSICIANS WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYED BY READING HOSPITAL ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. INFORMATION REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS COMMUNICATED VIA SIGNAGE AND BROCHURES PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL AND WITHIN REGISTRATION AREAS. PAMPHLETS TITLED UNDERSTANDING BILLING & PAYMENTS INCLUDE THE PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE PAMPHLETS ARE PRINTED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND ARE AVAILABLE IN THE LOBBIES AND WAITING AREAS THROUGHOUT READING HOSPITAL. THESE PAMPHLETS PROVIDE AN EASY-TO-READ SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WITH CONTACT INFORMATION OF READING HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES WHO WILL ASSIST THE PATIENTS WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THESE PAMPHLETS ARE ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO PATIENTS AT THE POINTS OF REGISTRATION THROUGHOUT READING HOSPITAL. PATIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED OR WHO EXPRESS THE INABILITY TO PAY AT POINT OF SERVICE ARE PROVIDED WITH THE PAMPHLET. EMERGENCY PATIENTS IN THESE SITUATIONS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE PAMPHLET AT THE TIME OF DISCHARGE. PATIENT BILLING STATEMENTS FOR READING HOSPITAL SERVICES CONTAIN GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE BACK OF THE BILLING STATEMENT IS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION. READING HOSPITAL WORKS CLOSELY WITH ADVOCACY PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE AVAILABILITY OF READING HOSPITAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS SHARED WITH THOSE AGENCIES. EXAMPLES ARE BERKS WESTERN CLINIC, OPPORTUNITY HOUSE, BERKS ENCORE, BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER AND DANIEL TORRES HISPANIC CENTER, AS WELL AS THE COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section D. Other Health Care Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility
(list in order of size, from largest to smallest)
How many non-hospital health care facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?1
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1 TRHMC SURGICENTER AT SPRING RIDGE
2603 KEISER BLVD
READING,PA19610
AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
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Part VI
Supplemental Information
Provide the following information.
1 Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II and Part III, lines 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9b.
2 Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any CHNAs reported in Part V, Section B.
3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4 Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5 Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6 Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7 State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3C PATIENTS WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME ALONG WITH THE NAMES OF PEOPLE RESIDING IN THE HOUSEHOLD, AS A REQUIREMENT OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THE INFORMATION IS UTILIZED IN DETERMINING WHERE THE HOUSEHOLD FALLS IN THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL GUIDELINE (FPL). THE FPL CATEGORY WILL DETERMINE THE PATIENT OR GUARANTOR CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT TOWARD THEIR MEDICAL BILL.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7G READING HOSPITAL UTILIZES THE IRS GUIDELINES IN DETERMINING THE RATIO OF PATIENT COST TO CHARGES TO ESTIMATE THE COST OF EACH SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICE. THIS CALCULATION DOES NOT REFLECT READING HOSPITAL'S OPERATIONAL LOSS. CURRENTLY THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY ON A SUBSIDIZED BASIS AS THESE SERVICES REFLECT AN OPERATIONAL LOSS. READING HOSPITAL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE CENTER PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACUTE CARE, POST-ACUTE CARE REHABILITATION, BEHAVIORAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE OF BERKS AND ADJOINING COUNTIES. READING HOSPITAL LIES ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY OF READING, WHICH HAS AN ESTIMATED POPULATION OF 79,181, IN 2019. 34.94% OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY LIVE BELOW FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS. THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS TRACK CLOSELY TO THE HIGH POVERTY RATE IN THE CITY. THE ADULT PREVALENCE OF DIABETES, THE PROPORTION OF ADULTS WITH DIAGNOSED HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, THE PERCENT OF WOMEN WHO RECEIVE NO PRENATAL CARE IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER, THE PEDIATRIC AND ADULT ASTHMA HOSPITAL ADMISSION RATES, AND THE THREE-YEAR AVERAGE PNEUMONIA DEATH RATE ALL EXCEED THE NATIONAL BENCHMARKS FOR THESE INDICATORS. THE MISSION OF READING HOSPITAL IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE TO THE COMMUNITY; TO PROMOTE HEALTH; TO EDUCATE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; AND TO PARTICIPATE IN APPROPRIATE CLINICAL RESEARCH. READING HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, EVEN WHEN THE NEEDED SERVICES CAUSE A DRAIN ON CAPITAL RESOURCES. READING HOSPITAL IS A REGIONAL REFERRAL CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. READING HOSPITAL PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD OF ALL INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES USED BY THE RESIDENTS OF BERKS COUNTY AND 28% AMONG PATIENTS AGE 60+. ANOTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER, HAVEN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, HAS RECENTLY ESTABLISHED A TREATMENT FACILITY IN THE CITY OF READING OFFERING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. READING HOSPITAL TREATS NEARLY 55% OF BERKS COUNTY PATIENTS REQUIRING INPATIENT SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE OTHER NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL IN THE AREA SERVES ONLY 4% OF THESE PATIENTS. READING HOSPITAL HAS EXPANDED AND RELOCATED ITS INPATIENT DETOXIFICATION CENTER TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR THESE SERVICES. IF READING HOSPITAL CEASED TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, PATIENTS WOULD HAVE TO TRAVEL OUT OF THE AREA FOR TREATMENT BECAUSE LOCAL PROVIDERS WOULD NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO MEET THE NEED. READING HOSPITAL PERENNIALLY RANKS AMONG THE TOP FOUR PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITALS IN OUTPATIENT SERVICES. BECAUSE OF THE HIGH POVERTY RATE AND THE HIGH NUMBER OF UNINSURED AND MEDICAID/CHIP RESIDENTS, OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE OFTEN PROVIDED WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPENSATION.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7 IN THE CHARITY CARE AND MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS SECTION OF LINE 7 A COST TO CHARGE RATIO DEVELOPED FROM OUR MEDICARE COST REPORT IS UTILIZED.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 2 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE REDUCED BY AN ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, THE SYSTEM ANALYZES ITS PAST HISTORY AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYOR SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS AND PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. MANAGEMENT REGULARLY REVIEWS DATA ABOUT THESE MAJOR PAYOR SOURCES OF REVENUE IN EVALUATING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE, THE SYSTEM ANALYZES CONTRACTUALLY DUE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDES AN ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS AND A PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS, IF NECESSARY (FOR EXAMPLE, FOR EXPECTED UNCOLLECTIBLE DEDUCTIBLES AND COPAYMENTS ON ACCOUNTS FOR WHICH THE THIRD-PARTY PAYOR HAS NOT YET PAID, OR FOR PAYORS WHO ARE KNOWN TO BE HAVING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES THAT MAKE THE REALIZATION OF AMOUNTS DUE UNLIKELY). FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-PAY PATIENTS (WHICH INCLUDES BOTH PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE AND PATIENTS WITH DEDUCTIBLE AND COPAYMENT BALANCES DUE FOR WHICH THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE EXISTS FOR PART OF THE BILL), THE SYSTEM RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS IN THE PERIOD OF SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF PAST EXPERIENCE, WHICH INDICATES THAT MANY PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY THE PORTION OF THEIR BILL FOR WHICH THEY ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STANDARD RATES (OR THE DISCOUNTED RATES, IF NEGOTIATED) AND THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY COLLECTED AFTER ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED IS CHARGED OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 3 IN PRIOR YEARS, THE HOSPITAL UTILIZED A PRODUCT THROUGH THE ADVISORY BOARD TO PROJECT THE PERCENTAGE OF PATIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR CHARITY. THE HOSPITAL ENDED THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ADVISORY BOARD, BUT LEVERAGED THE METHODOLOGY USED BY THE ADVISORY BOARD TO ESTIMATE THE CURRENT YEAR AMOUNT OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 8 THE HOSPITAL USES REPORTS FROM THE MEDICARE PROVIDER STATISTICAL AND REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM TO CALCULATE THE GROSS PATIENT CHARGES AND GOSS REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS. A RATIO OF COST TO CHARGES IS APPLIED TO THE GROSS PATIENT CHARGES TO CALCULATE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 9B PATIENTS ARE INFORMED OF OPTIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE REVENUE CYCLE, FROM REGISTRATION THROUGH COLLECTION; THEREFORE, READING HOSPITAL'S DEBT COLLECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE INCLUDES SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR REFERRING PATIENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THREE STATEMENTS, SPECIFYING THE AMOUNT DUE AND APPROPRIATE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ARE SENT TO PATIENTS EVERY 30 DAYS A BALANCE REMAINS. EACH STATEMENT CONTAINS A PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND APPROPRIATE CONTACT INFORMATION. NO ACCOUNT SHALL BE SENT TO A COLLECTION AGENCY AS LONG AS THE PATIENT/GUARANTOR IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH A FACILITIES PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE TO RESOLVE AN OPEN ACCOUNT.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 2 READING HOSPITAL'S MOST RECENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS COMPLETED IN 2019. READING HOSPITAL DEPLOYED A NUMBER OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES TO DEFINE AND SELECT COMMUNITY NEEDS. PRIMARY RESEARCH METHODS INCLUDED CONDUCTING A POPULATION SURVEY VIA TELEPHONE (400 COMPLETED), STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS (21 COMPLETED), KEY INFORMANT SURVEYS (65 COMPLETED), INTERCEPT SURVEYS (345 COMPLETED), AND FOCUS GROUPS (3 COMPLETED). THE PRIMARY RESEARCH ALLOWED THE HOSPITAL TO GAIN INSIGHTS INTO HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND ACCESS BARRIERS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO SERVE LOW-INCOME, VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. SECONDARY RESEARCH COLLECTION INCLUDED DATA FROM PENNSYLVANIA BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (BRFSS), PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH, PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SURVEY (PAYS), ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION'S COMMUNITY HEALTH RANKINGS, UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020, UNITED WAY'S 2-1-1 COMMUNITY ASSET LIST, AND READING HOSPITAL PATIENT DATA. SUMMARIES OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA WERE COMPILED AND SHARED WITH THE HOSPITAL'S CHNA ADVISORY BOARD MADE UP OF READING HOSPITAL STAFF AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND PARTICIPANTS OF STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS, KEY INFORMANT SURVEYS, AND FOCUS GROUPS, WHO PARTICIPATED IN EXERCISES TO SELECT PRIORITY AREAS AND BEGIN LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 3 AS PART OF THE MISSION TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE TO THE COMMUNITY, READING HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES THAT SOME PATIENTS AND FAMILIES MAY NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THEREFORE, READING HOSPITAL OFFERS PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR ALL. PATIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEEK FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS EARLY IN THE TREATMENT PROCESS AS POSSIBLE. THE CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM POLICY AND APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE READING HOSPITAL WEBSITE. THE WEBSITE INCLUDES A DATABASE OF ALL PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER EMERGENCY AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE AT READING HOSPITAL AND IDENTIFIES WHICH ARE AND ARE NOT COVERED BY THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE PROVIDER LIST IS CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED. A PAPER COPY OF THE LIST IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST FOR PATIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS. PAMPHLETS TITLED UNDERSTANDING BILLING & PAYMENT INCLUDE A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF READING HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE IN LOBBIES AND WAITING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL. THEY ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED, OR EXPRESS AN INABILITY TO PAY AT REGISTRATION, POINT OF SERVICE, AND/OR DISCHARGE. PATIENT BILLING STATEMENTS FOR READING HOSPITAL SERVICES CONTAIN GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS ALSO SHARED WITH A NUMBER OF ADVOCACY PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WILL EDUCATE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN REFERENCE TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS TO ENSURE ALL PATIENTS CONTINUE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS THE CARE THEY NEED.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 4 READING HOSPITAL'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA INCLUDES ALL AREAS OF BERKS COUNTY. BERKS COUNTY PROFILE: ACCORDING TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, AS OF JULY 1, 2019, THE POPULATION OF BERKS COUNTY IS 421,164. BERKS COUNTY HAS A DIVERSE POPULATION, WITH THE RACIAL MIX INCLUDING 86.9% WHITE, 22.5% HISPANIC OR LATINO, 7.4% BLACK OF AFRICAN AMERICAN, 1.6% ASIAN, 0.9% AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE, 0.2% NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER, AND 3.1% TWO OR MORE RACES. 7.5% OF BERKS COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE FOREIGN BORN. 19% OF RESIDENTS AGED 5+ SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH AT HOME. 13.5% OF BERKS COUNTY RESIDENTS AGED 25+ HAVE LESS THAN A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION; WHEREAS 24.5% HOLD A BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN BERKS COUNTY IS 61,522. 11.4% OF BERKS COUNTY RESIDENTS LIVE BELOW POVERTY. CITY OF READING PROFILE: BERKS COUNTY INCLUDES THE CITY OF READING, WHICH HAS A MORE DIVERSE POPULATION THAN THE REST OF THE COUNTY. ACCORDING TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, THE CITY OF READING HAS A POPULATION OF 88,375. OF THOSE RESIDENTS, THE RACIAL MIX INCLUDES: 66.5% HISPANIC OR LATINO, 53.3% WHITE, 12.3% BLACK OF AFRICAN AMERICAN, 2.5% AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE, 0.7% ASIAN, AND 18.9% TWO OR MORE RACES. 19.5% OF RESIDENTS ARE FOREIGN BORN, AND 57% OF PERSONS OVER 5 YEARS OF AGE SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH AT HOME. ONLY 67.7% OF RESIDENTS AGED 25+ HAVE RECEIVED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR HIGHER, AND ONLY 9.7% HAVE RECEIVED A BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER. MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS LESS THAN HALF OF THE COUNTY'S MEDIAN, COMING IN AT 30,087. 35.4% OF CITY OF READING RESIDENTS LIVE IN POVERTY.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 5 THE READING HOSPITAL BOARD IS COMPRISED OF 13 MEMBERS, 6 OF WHOM ARE FROM THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYED BY THE HOSPITAL. ALL PHYSICIANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE IS THE LARGEST CLINICAL DEPARTMENT OF READING HOSPITAL. THE DEPARTMENT SPANS 16 DIVISIONS OF MEDICINE. THIS COMPRISES OF 300+ PHYSICIANS (MD/DO) AND 80+ ADVANCED LICENSED PRACTITIONERS. CARE PROVIDED TO OUR PATIENTS SPANS AMBULATORY CARE THROUGH TO TRANSPLANT MEDICINE. THE DEPARTMENT FULFILLS THE MISSIONS OF OUR ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE, MEDICAL EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH. THE DEPARTMENT IS DEDICATED TO MEDICAL EDUCATION, PROVIDING MEDICAL STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, AND FELLOWS OPPORTUNITIES TO BE EDUCATED IN THEIR SPECIALTY AND ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS. READING HOSPITAL IS ACCREDITED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL SOCIETY TO SPONSOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS. THE CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION TEAM WITHIN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OVERSEES DEPARTMENT-BASED PROGRAMS FOR CME CATEGORY 1 AND CATEGORY 2 CREDITS. ONGOING EDUCATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR STAFF IN ALL CLINICAL DEPARTMENTS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION FOR STAFF IN ALL DEPARTMENTS ON SAFETY, COMPLIANCE, AND RELATED REGULATORY AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES. CLINICAL RESEARCH IS A CORE COMPONENT OF READING HOSPITAL'S MISSION AND PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH ACCESS TO CUTTING-EDGE TREATMENTS WITHOUT NEEDING TO TRAVEL FAR FROM HOME. THE CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICE PROVIDES SUPPORT AND CLINICAL RESEARCH FOR PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. THE CTO WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HOSPITALS INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD WHICH MONITORS ALL CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS CONDUCTED AT THE HOSPITAL.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 6 TOWER HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP (THMG) IS A GROUP WITHIN THE HOSPITAL'S AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED PRACTICE ASSISTANCE TO READING HOSPITAL WHICH IS AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL. PHYSICIANS CAN REFER PATIENTS TO THE ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER TREATMENT. COLLABORATION BETWEEN ALL TOWER HEALTH HOSPITALS ENABLES OUR HOSPITALS, PROVIDERS, LEADERSHIP AND STAFF TO LEVERAGE BEST PRACTICES ACROSS THE HEALTH SYSTEM. OUR PATIENTS BENEFIT FROM ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES - ALL RIGHT HERE IN OUR REGION.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 7 PENNSYLVANIA
SCHEDULE H, PART VI PART II COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: TWO MEMBERS OF READING HOSPITAL'S ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM SERVE ON BOARDS AND/OR COUNCILS RELATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THESE INCLUDE THE GREATER READING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE BERKS COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS: READING HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN THE MEDSAFE PROGRAM, A MEDICATION COLLECTION KIOSK AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM, PROVIDING A SYSTEM FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF CONTROLLED, NON-CONTROLLED, AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: READING HOSPITAL PROVIDES A NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE TO ENGAGE WITH BOTH CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL STAFF. 75 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE HOSPITAL'S JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM, WITH 20% OF PRECEPTORS TIME BEING COUNTED TOWARDS COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES. THE ADVENTURES IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND MEDICINE (AHSM) PROGRAM CONNECTED THREE MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS (52 STUDENTS) WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH AN 8-WEEK INTERACTIVE, VIDEO CONFERENCE FACILITATED LEARNING CASE STUDY. THESE ACTIVITIES ALLOW THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE TO EXPLORE CAREERS AND GET A REALISTIC PICTURE OF THE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A VARIETY OF JOBS WITHIN THE HOSPITAL.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1CLINT MATTHEWS
FORMER PRES. & CEO
(i)

(ii)
1,338,449
-------------
 
195,000
-------------
 
446,880
-------------
 
472,689
-------------
 
38,242
-------------
 
2,491,260
-------------
 
412,360
-------------
 
2THERESE SUCHER
FORMER EVP COO
(i)

(ii)
823,095
-------------
 
78,879
-------------
 
229,436
-------------
 
232,144
-------------
 
38,024
-------------
 
1,401,578
-------------
 
206,256
-------------
 
3WILLIAM JENNINGS
EVP & CEO RH 10/2018
(i)

(ii)
935,941
-------------
 
61,309
-------------
 
690
-------------
 
258,604
-------------
 
23,403
-------------
 
1,279,947
-------------
 
 
-------------
 
4GARY CONNER
FORMER EVP CFO
(i)

(ii)
718,465
-------------
 
68,495
-------------
 
195,680
-------------
 
197,606
-------------
 
13,224
-------------
 
1,193,470
-------------
 
151,353
-------------
 
5GREG SORENSEN MD
EVP CMO
(i)

(ii)
661,906
-------------
 
63,951
-------------
 
199,964
-------------
 
191,037
-------------
 
17,347
-------------
 
1,134,205
-------------
 
178,414
-------------
 
6DAN AHERN
FORMER EVP BUS DEV.
(i)

(ii)
639,698
-------------
 
62,752
-------------
 
139,039
-------------
 
180,139
-------------
 
23,043
-------------
 
1,044,671
-------------
 
121,542
-------------
 
7CHARLES BARBERA MD
VICE CHAIR 3/31/20
(i)

(ii)
 
-------------
506,422
 
-------------
90,093
 
-------------
35,564
 
-------------
179,813
 
-------------
22,890
 
-------------
834,782
 
-------------
 
8MARY AGNEW
SVP CNO
(i)

(ii)
468,881
-------------
 
37,913
-------------
 
42,829
-------------
 
110,795
-------------
 
23,043
-------------
 
683,461
-------------
 
39,019
-------------
 
9CECILIA SMITH DO
BOARD MEMBER
(i)

(ii)
 
-------------
517,917
 
-------------
73,994
 
-------------
5,895
 
-------------
33,564
 
-------------
8,416
 
-------------
639,786
 
-------------
 
10SUZANNE WENDEROTH MD
BOARD MEMBER
(i)

(ii)
 
-------------
445,207
 
-------------
30,140
 
-------------
27,167
 
-------------
96,494
 
-------------
23,403
 
-------------
622,411
 
-------------
26,399
11MICHELLE TRUPP
VP CIO
(i)

(ii)
382,493
-------------
 
31,252
-------------
 
14,278
-------------
 
187,604
-------------
 
992
-------------
 
616,619
-------------
 
 
-------------
 
12MARK G MARTENS
VP CHIEF ACADEMIC
(i)

(ii)
487,167
-------------
 
37,668
-------------
 
5,509
-------------
 
61,952
-------------
 
23,403
-------------
 
615,699
-------------
 
 
-------------
 
13RUSSELL H SHOWER
SVP CHIEF OF HR
(i)

(ii)
443,564
-------------
 
37,542
-------------
 
39,409
-------------
 
82,764
-------------
 
8,416
-------------
 
611,695
-------------
 
38,119
-------------
 
14ROBERT EHINGER
CFO/TREASURER
(i)

(ii)
388,837
-------------
 
65,230
-------------
 
16,429
-------------
 
80,411
-------------
 
26,366
-------------
 
577,273
-------------
 
 
-------------
 
15LUIS A ROSA
VP PAYOR CONTRACTING
(i)

(ii)
371,241
-------------
 
35,004
-------------
 
100,612
-------------
 
49,526
-------------
 
8,056
-------------
 
564,439
-------------
 
96,802
-------------
 
16DAVID A SCHLAPPY
VP CHIEF OF QUALITY
(i)

(ii)
341,816
-------------
 
26,776
-------------
 
35,392
-------------
 
49,731
-------------
 
23,403
-------------
 
477,118
-------------
 
34,702
-------------
 
17MARK MCNASH
VP SUPPORT SERVICES
(i)

(ii)
307,476
-------------
 
25,621
-------------
 
38,765
-------------
 
85,855
-------------
 
15,480
-------------
 
473,197
-------------
 
27,912
-------------
 
18CARL SEIDL
VICE PRESIDENT
(i)

(ii)
303,815
-------------
 
23,647
-------------
 
35,472
-------------
 
74,772
-------------
 
7,468
-------------
 
445,174
-------------
 
31,662
-------------
 
19DAWN ANUSZKIEWICZ
COO RH
(i)

(ii)
258,543
-------------
 
 
-------------
 
67,743
-------------
 
9,846
-------------
 
14,999
-------------
 
351,131
-------------
 
 
-------------
 
20JOHN CASEY MD
BOARD MEMBER
(i)

(ii)
303,100
-------------
 
 
-------------
 
1,919
-------------
 
11,200
-------------
 
14,223
-------------
 
330,442
-------------
 
 
-------------
 
21OLUBUMNI OJIKUTU MD
BOARD MEMBER
(i)

(ii)
 
-------------
166,701
 
-------------
27,450
 
-------------
7,546
 
-------------
34,784
 
-------------
19,789
 
-------------
256,270
 
-------------
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 4 CLINT MATTHEWS 0 412,360 0 THERESE SUCHER 0 206,256 0 GARY CONNER 0 151,353 0 GREG SORENSEN, MD 0 178,414 0 DAN AHERN 0 121,542 0 MARY AGNEW 0 39,019 0 SUZANNE WENDEROTH, MD 0 26,399 0 RUSSELL H. SHOWER 0 38,119 0 LUIS A. ROSA 0 96,802 0 DAVID A. SCHLAPPY 0 34,702 0 MARK MCNASH 0 27,912 0 CARL SEIDL 0 31,662 0
SCHEDULE J, PART III PART I, LINE 1B - EXECUTIVE BENEFITS SOCIAL CLUB DUES IS PART OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE TOWER CEO AND IS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE TOWER CEO. PART III ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PART 1, LINE 4B TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN: THE 457(F) PLAN IS A TAX-DEFERRED RETIREMENT PLAN CONSISTING OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP SUPPLEMENT THE RETIREMENT SAVINGS FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE EMPLOYEE IS IMMEDIATELY ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE TOWER HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE 457(F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE EMPLOYED ON DECEMBER 31ST TO RECEIVE THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FOR THAT PLAN YEAR. THE EMPLOYEE SHALL BECOME 100% VESTED IN THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FOR THAT PLAN YEAR THREE YEARS AFTER THE CONTRIBUTION HAS BEEN MADE TO THE ACCOUNT. THE EMPLOYEE WILL ALSO BECOME 100% VESTED IN ALL OF THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS: 1) UPON ATTAINING THE AGE 65 WHILE STILL EMPLOYED BY TOWER HEALTH 2) DUE TO DEATH OR DISABILITY 3) UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT CAUSE PARTICIPATION IN PLAN: THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE 457(F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2019 BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A DISTRIBUTION. WILLIAM JENNINGS ROBERT EHINGER CHARLES BARBERA MARK MARTENS MICHELLE TRUPP
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) WEIDENHAMMER SYSJ WEIDENHAMMER CTLD ENTITY BM 101,681 IT SUPPORT   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION WEBSITE: WWW.TOWERHEALTH.ORG/LOCATIONS/READING-HOSPITAL THE MISSION OF READING HOSPITAL IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE TO THE COMMUNITY; TO PROMOTE HEALTH; TO EDUCATE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; AND TO PARTICIPATE IN APPROPRIATE CLINICAL RESEARCH. IN ADDITION TO ITS PRIMARY ROLE AS A PROVIDER OF DIRECT CARE, READING HOSPITAL ADDRESSES ISSUES OUTSIDE THAT REALM THAT IMPACT HEALTH AND WELLNESS. IN FACT, A KEY PART OF OUR MISSION MEANS THE REINVESTMENT OF OUR RESOURCES INTO THESE EFFORTS, WHICH ARE COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT. READING HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT ENDEAVORS. THE DEPARTMENT'S MISSION IS THREE PRONGED AND SEEKS TO LEAD, PARTNER, AND INVEST IN STRATEGIC HEALTH INITIATIVES THAT TARGET THE UNDERSERVED AND ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. THE COMMUNITY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT ALSO MANAGES THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS. READING HOSPITAL'S MOST RECENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WAS COMPLETED IN 2019 AND IDENTIFIED AND PRIORITIZED FOUR AREAS OF FOCUS: ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. THROUGHOUT THE 2020 FISCAL YEAR, THE HOSPITAL IMPLEMENTED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THESE PRIORITY AREAS. ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE: ONE STRATEGY IDENTIFIED TO HELP INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES WAS TO INCREASE CULTURAL AWARENESS. THE HOSPITAL CONDUCTED A NUMBER OF CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAININGS FOR STAFF TO LEARN ABOUT HOW PATIENTS WITH VARYING CULTURES, BELIEFS, AND VALUES EXPERIENCE AND PERCEIVE HEALTHCARE, AS WELL AS TO SHARE THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES. A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COUNCIL WAS ALSO ESTABLISHED TO IDENTIFY AND EDUCATE STAFF ON TOPICS OF INTEREST. THE GOAL OF BOTH PROGRAMS IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, PATIENT-CENTERED HEALTHCARE. THE TOWER ACCESS PROJECT, A SYSTEM INITIATIVE, WAS EXECUTED AND CREATED A CENTRALIZED AND COORDINATED ADVANCED ACCESS CENTER WHICH IS NOW THE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FIND PROVIDERS, SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS, AND ACCESS INFORMATION. READING HOSPITAL'S STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY - THE HOMELESS. PHYSICIAN AND NURSING STAFF VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO VISIT HOMELESS CAMPS, SOUP KITCHENS, AND SHELTERS TO DELIVER FREE, PRIMARY CARE TO THIS OFTEN UNDERSERVED AND NEGLECTED POPULATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS FAMILIAR, SAFE, AND NON-JUDGMENTAL. THE PROGRAM OFFERS THREE COMPONENTS: DELIVERY OF PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, PATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND PATIENT EDUCATION ON HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES. THE STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM IS FULLY GRANT FUNDED. STAFF VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE DURING THEIR NON-SCHEDULED HOURS. DURING FY2020, THE STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM PROVIDED CARE DURING OVER 1,200 ENCOUNTERS WITH HOMELESS COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE BE WELL BERKS WEBSITE PROVIDES UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES, EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE CONTENT IS ACCESSIBLE ON A NUMBER OF DEVICES INCLUDING DESKTOPS/LAPTOPS, MOBILE DEVICES, TABLETS, ETC. IN FY2020, THE WEBSITE RECORDED OVER 5,800 UNIQUE VISITORS AND OVER 6,800 SITE VISITS. OUR CAREGIVERS AND SUPPORT STAFF PARTICIPATE IN A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION, SCREENING EVENTS, AND IMMUNIZATION CLINICS, THAT EXTEND BEYOND PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES AND ARE SUBSIDIZED BY THE HOSPITAL. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR FREE OR AT A VERY NOMINAL COST. STAFF PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS, SPEAKERS BUREAUS, AND HEALTH FAIRS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION FOR PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS INCLUDING DIABETES, HEART HEALTH, CANCER, RESPIRATORY DISEASE, HEALTHY NUTRITION, AND A RANGE OF OTHER TOPICS. THE HOSPITAL'S INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE EDUCATION TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT THOSE ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES THAT RESULT IN THE HIGHEST PATIENT VOLUME IN OUR TRAUMA CENTER. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 1.STOP THE BLEED - NATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN THAT PREPARES THE PUBLIC TO SAVE LIVES IN THE EVENT OF A LIFE-THREATENING BLEED; 2.FALL PREVENTION/MATTER OF BALANCE - EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT THE SERIOUSNESS OF FALLS AND WAY TO REDUCE THEM; 3.TRAUMA/INJURY PREVENTION - CAR SEAT SAFETY, BICYCLE SAFETY, AND OTHER TOPICS; 4.FIRST AID STATIONS - BASIC FIRST AID AT LARGE SCALE COMMUNITY EVENTS (E.G. READING RADSPORT, WEST READING FALL FESTIVAL, MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY EVENTS, ETC.); 5.TRAUMA SURVIVORS NETWORK - WEBSITE PROVIDING RESOURCES, TOOLS, AND A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR TRAUMA PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. READING HOSPITAL STAFF ASSIST WITH NUMEROUS FREE SCREENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. DURING FY2020, OVER 1,500 FREE SCREENINGS WERE OFFERED, INCLUDING OVER 450 BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. ADDITIONAL FREE SCREENINGS INCLUDED BODY MASS INDEX, BREAST, CERVICAL, ORAL, AND SKIN CANCERS, HEARING, AND HIV AND STD SCREENINGS. READING HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY FLU SHOT CLINICS PROVIDED IMMUNIZATIONS AT NO COST FOR OVER 1,500 BERKS COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE HOSPITAL SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO EDUCATE LOCAL STUDENTS ABOUT THE WIDE VARIETY OF CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL, STAFF VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN MONTHLY MEDICAL EXPLORERS POSTS, ALLOWING OVER 100 STUDENTS TO TOUR AREAS OF THE HOSPITAL AND LEARN ABOUT VARIOUS CAREERS WITHIN A DEPARTMENT. DURING FY2020, OVER 124 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO OBSERVE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE HEALTHCARE SETTING. THE ADVENTURES IN HEALTH SCIENCE AND MEDICINE, A COLLABORATION WITH CLEVELAND CLINIC, OFFERS A SERIES OF COLLECTED LEARNING EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTH, SCIENCE, AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONS TO LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES WITH AN "INNOVATION CHALLENGE" WHERE STUDENTS WORK WITH THEIR PEERS TO APPLY THEIR LEARNING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW HEALTH SCIENCE OR MEDICAL INNOVATION. IN FY2020, THE PROGRAM REACHED 3 MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND OVER 70 STUDENTS. THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO SUPPLEMENT CONVENTIONAL CLASSROOM TRAINING BY INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO A BROAD RANGE OF CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL PROFESSIONS IN READING HOSPITAL'S WORK ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO APPLY THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WHILE GAINING INVALUABLE, HANDS-ON, PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES THAT ENHANCE A STUDENT'S ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. IN FY2020, 7 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: A NUMBER OF INITIATIVES HAVE ALSO BEEN UNDERTAKEN TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. READING HOSPITAL EMPLOYS AN ATTORNEY WHO MANAGES AND CONDUCTS THE WORK OF THE MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP (MLP) PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FREE CIVIL-LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW- INCOME PATIENTS FACING HEALTH-HARMING LEGAL NEEDS. IN FY2020, THE MLP PROGRAM SERVED OVER 150 PATIENTS. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE HOSPITAL'S BE WELL BERKS GRANT PROGRAM. TO ADDRESS TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS, READING HOSPITAL OFFERS A NUMBER OF OPTIONS TO PATIENTS INCLUDING BUS PASSES AND CAB VOUCHERS AT NO COST TO THE PATIENT, WHICH HELPS PATIENTS GET TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO IMPLEMENTED THE RIDE HEALTH PROGRAM, WHICH ALLOWS CLINICIANS TO SCHEDULE RIDES FOR PATIENTS THROUGH AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION NETWORK INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE. IN FY2020, OVER 500 RIDES WERE COMPLETED THROUGH THE RIDE HEALTH PROGRAM. READING HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY CONNECTION PROJECT WAS DESIGNED TO IMPLEMENT TO CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID'S ACCOUNTABLE HEALTH COMMUNITIES (AHC) MODEL. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, ELIGIBLE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS ARE SCREENED FOR HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF FOOD, HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND SAFETY. PATIENTS ARE THEN RISK-STRATIFIED BASED ON NEEDS AND NUMBER OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS. ALL PATIENTS WHO SCREEN POSITIVE FOR SOCIAL NEEDS ARE PROVIDED A COMMUNITY REFERRAL SUMMARY THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP ADDRESS THEIR UNMET NEEDS. HIGH-RISK PATIENTS (1 OR MORE SOCIAL NEEDS AND 2 OR MORE ED VISITS) ARE ALSO OFFERED ONE-YEAR OF NAVIGATION SERVICES, IN WHICH A NAVIGATOR CREATES CLOSED-LOOP REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO TEST WHETHER SYSTEMATICALLY IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS OF THIS POPULATION IMPACTS HEALTH QUALITY. IN FY2020, OVER 49,000 SCREENINGS WERE COMPLETED AND OVER 1,600 NAVIGATION CASES WERE OPENED. THIS PROGRAM IS FULLY FUNDED THROUGH
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 FRIENDS OF READING HOSPITAL FINANCIAL DONATION AND 352 VOLUNTEERS (49,649) HOURS) DONATED THEIR TIME TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROJECTS SUCH AS PROVIDING PRAYER SHAWLS, BABY HATS, CHEMO HATS, NECK PILLOWS AND HOSPICE QUILTS. DONATED FUNDS FOR AED'S FOR HEARTSAFE BERKS COUNTY, FARM BUCKS, CENTERING PREGNANCY, AND VARIOUS OTHER PROJECTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A INPATIENT CARE - 184,237 PATIENT DAYS READING HOSPITAL PROVIDES 725 BEDS FOR PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, AND EMERGENT CARE. INPATIENT CARE IS PROVIDED IN 2 CRITICAL CARE UNITS, 2 INTERMEDIATE CARE UNITS, 3 ACUTE REHABILITATION UNITS, AND 13 MEDICAL SURGICAL UNITS WITH SUB-SPECIALTIES THAT INCLUDE ONCOLOGY, NEUROLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, HEART FAILURE, ORTHOPEDICS, TRAUMA, BARIATRIC SURGERY, AND MEDICAL COMPLEXITY. IN ADDITION, READING HOSPITAL PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE OBSTETRICS, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE, INPATIENT PEDIATRIC MEDICAL SURGICAL CARE, AND PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY SERVICES. INPATIENT SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED BY HOSPITAL-BASED HEMODIALYSIS, APHERESIS, AND VASCULAR ACCESS SERVICES. READING HOSPITAL INPATIENT CARE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING HIGH LEVEL SERVICES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES WITHIN BOTH ITS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKETS: 1.REGIONAL CANCER, CARDIAC, AND PRIMARY STROKE CENTERS 2.REGIONAL TRANSPLANT (KIDNEY AND LIVER) CENTER 3.TRAUMA LEVEL 1 CENTER (ONLY LEVEL 1 CENTER WITHIN THE COUNTY) 4.REGIONAL LEVEL III NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 5.VIRTUAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (VICU) 6.CHARITY CARE PROGRAM IN ADDITION, READING HOSPITAL INPATIENT CARE IS ALIGNED WITH SYSTEM PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE POST DISCHARGE CARE OUTCOMES, CARE ACROSS THE CONTINUUM FROM INPATIENT TO AMBULATORY SETTING, AND DECREASED READMISSION, INCLUDING 1.COMPREHENSIVE POPULATION HEALTH SERVICES 2.TOWER HEALTH STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM - A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES AND PREVENTATIVE CARE TO HOMELESS POPULATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY 3.TELE-HEALTH SUPPORT OF HEART FAILURE PATIENT POPULATION TO HELP PREVENT READMISSIONS THROUGH THE REMOTE MONITORING OF BP AND WEIGHT READING HOSPITAL WAS MAGNET DESIGNATED FOR NURSING AND PATIENT CARE EXCELLENCE IN 2016 AND IS CURRENTLY IN THE REDESIGNATION PROCESS; THIS NATIONAL LEVEL DESIGNATION BY THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER IS RENEWED EVERY FOUR YEARS. THIS DESIGNATION INDICATES THAT READING HOSPITAL INPATIENT UNITS, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES, AND AMBULATORY CARE DEPARTMENTS EXCEED NATIONAL BENCHMARKS FOR NURSING QUALITY INDICATORS, PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH NURSING CARE, AND NURSE SATISFACTION. EMERGENCY CARE - 116,201 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS READING HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EMERGENCY, URGENT AND PRIMARY CARESERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY "24/7/365," REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. VOLUME TO RH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RANKS IT AMONG THE TOP THREE IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA YEAR AFTER YEAR. AS THE AREA'S ONLY ACCREDITED LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER, RH ALSO PROVIDES IMMEDIATE ACCESS THROUGH ITS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO ALL SPECIALTY SERVICES, FROM TRAUMA SURGEONS TO PLASTIC SURGEONS, AND ALL AREAS OF SPECIALTY CARE. THE HOSPITAL ALSO HAS A PEDIATRIC AND PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. IN ADDITION TO ITS TRAUMA CERTIFICATION, RH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN THE REGION TO HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO ACCREDITED CARE IN STROKE AND CHEST PAIN. THE HOSPITAL ALSO IS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE WITH 24/7 CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALISTS ON SITE TO PROVIDE WARM HAND-OFFS TO PATIENTS WITH OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THE DEPARTMENT OFFERS SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE) PROGRAM WITH THE BERKS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE HOSPITAL ALSO HAS AN EMERGENCY MEDICINE TRAINING PROGRAM, PARAMEDIC SCHOOL AND NURSING PROGRAM.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C OPERATING ROOM - 16,645 TOTAL SURGERIES READING HOSPITAL OPERATES IN A MARKET SERVED BY NEARLY 20 SPECIALTY, INVESTOR-OWNED FACILITIES, WHICH CARVE OUT THE BEST PAYING INSURANCE PLANS, THE HIGHEST MARGIN PROCEDURES, AND THE LEAST COMPLICATED PATIENTS TO SERVE. BY CONTINUING TO PROVIDE A FULL-SERVICE SURGICAL SERVICE, RH OFFERS THE MOST ADVANCED SURGICAL OPTIONS, FROM ROBOTIC ASSISTED, MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY TO A FULL SPECTRUM OF OUTPATIENT SURGICAL OPTIONS. AND TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO SURGICAL SPECIALTIES THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCING SHORTAGES ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. RH SUPPORTS ITS SURGEONS IN THEIR FELLOWSHIP TRAINING AND RECRUITS AND RETAINS SURGEONS IN AREAS LIKE PLASTIC SURGERY - AVAILABLE ONLY DURING LIMITED HOURS OR NOT AT ALL, IN OTHER HOSPITALS IN ITS MARKET.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING VARIOUS OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR ABILITY TO PAY. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: REVENUE EXPENSE RADIOLOGY 168,984,197 23,739,370 REHABILITATION 18,065,955 18,997,794 HEART & VASCULARE 78,062,443 26,971,085 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & ADDICTION 5,424,256 6,175,063 PHYSICAL THERAPY 2,947,851 1,827,735 RESPIRATORY/SLEEP CENTER 28,039,283 12,081,182 TRAUMA CENTER 4,834,686 5,161,297 READING HOSPITAL SAW A LARGE DECREASE IN REVENUE DUE TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF NON-URGENT PROCEDURES AND THE CANCELLATION OF ELECTIVE SURGERIES. OFFSITE LABS, RADIOLOGY CENTERS AND PHYSICIAN PRACTICES WERE CLOSED CAUSING A DECREASE IN PATIENT VISITS. OPERATING EXPENSES INCREASED DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR STAFF AND PATIENTS AND OTHER COVID RELATED EXPENSES. A STRONG EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON SAFETY FOR OUR PATIENTS AND STAFF. AS A HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, WE WORKED TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY THAT DELAYING HEALTHCARE NEEDS PLACES AN INDIVIDUAL'S HEALTH AT RISK. READING HOSPITAL INVESTED IN EXPANDING DIGITAL, VIRTUAL AND TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THEIR PATIENTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 TOWER HEALTH ELECTS THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE VESTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE MEMBER WHO IS TOWER HEALTH.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B ALL DECISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION ELECTED BY THE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY HOSPITAL STAFF, REVIEWED BY AN EXTERNAL TAX ADVISOR AND POSTED ON A BOARD PORTAL FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO VIEW PRIOR TO FILING. MEMBERS ARE ALERTED TO INFORMATION AND NOTICES. A PAPER COPY OF FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR ANY BOARD MEMBER UNABLE TO VEIW THE PORTAL.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IT SHALL BE THE POLICY OF THE HOSPITAL TO REQUIRE EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE TO SUBMIT IN WRITING TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER A LIST OF BUSINESS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH THE MEMBER, MEMBER'S SPOUSE, A DECENDANT, OR A SPOUSE OF A DESCENDANT IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, MEMBER EMPLOYEE OR OWNER (35% OR GREATER SHARE) WITH WHICH THE COMPANY MIGHT REASONABLY ENTER INTO A RELATIONSHIP OR A TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE WOULD HAVE CONFLICTING INTERESTS. EACH YEAR A COPY OF THE WRITTEN STATEMENT WILL BE SENT TO THE BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE FOR UPDATING AND RESUBMISSION AND BY WHICH THE BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL CONFIRM HIS OR HER AWARENESS OF THIS POLICY. ALL MEMBERS OF TOWER HEALTH MANAGEMENT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS AND VICE PRESIDENTS) MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. SUCH STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE TOWER HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DULY APPOINTED AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE"), WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROVIDED TO THE HOSPITAL'S EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT AND AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER GOVERNING THE WORK AND REVIEW PROCESS OF THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE FOLLOWS THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT AND THE CHARTER WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO THE HOSPITAL'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW ANALYZES EVERY ELEMENT OF COMPENSATION, INCLUDING CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS, INCLUDING QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED BENEFITS. THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS AT LEAST ANNUALLY, AND APPROVES COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE COMMITTEE HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS CONSTITUTE NO MORE THAN REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR EACH EXECUTIVE. THE COMMITTEE CONSISTS ENTIRELY OF DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, AND THE COMMITTEE WORKS WITH AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PREPARE AND REVIEW IN ADVANCE COMPREHENSIVE DATA SHOWING THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR FUNCTIONALLY SIMILAR POSITIONS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO PREPARES A TIMELY AND THOROUGH WRITTEN RECORD OF ITS DELIBERATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS. AS A RESULT, THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW PROCESS IS DESIGNED TO SATISFY THE PROCEDURAL CRITERIA NECESSARY TO QUALIFY FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS UNDER THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SAME RESPONSE AS LINE 15A WHICH INCLUDES KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 PENSION LIABILITY -75,275,605 INTERCOMPANY ASSET TRANSFER -86,839,737 ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION -6,244,340 CORPORATE INCOME TAX 993 TOTAL -168,358,689
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
READING HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

23-1352204
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity











Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)TOWER HEALTH
420 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE

WEST READING,PA19611
23-2201344
HEALTHCARE PA 501C3 12C NA
 
 
No
(2)THE FRIENDS OF THE READING HOSPITAL
420 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE

WEST READING,PA19611
23-6026108
FUNDRAISE PA 501C3 10 RDG HOSP
 
Yes
 
(3)THE RDG HOSPITAL & MED CENTER SELF-
420 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE

WEST READING,PA19611
23-2087514
TRUST FUND PA 501C3 12B RDG HOSP
 
Yes
 
(4)TOWER HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
420 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE

WEST READING,PA19611
23-2266054
HEALTHCARE PA 501C3 3 TOWER HLTH
 
 
No
(5)READING HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
420 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE

WEST READING,PA19611
47-3054125
SUPPORT PA 501C3 12B RDG HOSP
 
Yes
 
(6)TOWER HEALTH AT HOME
1170 BERKSHIRE BLVD

WYOMISSING,PA19610
23-2469321
SUPPORTING PA 501C3 12B TOWER HLTH
 
 
No
(7)THAH - ADVANTAGE HOME CARE
1170 BERKSHIRE BLVD

WYOMISSING,PA19610
23-2469319
HEALTHCARE PA 501C3 3 THAH
 
 
No
(8)TOWER HEALTH AT HOME - BERKS
1170 BERKSHIRE BLVD

WYOMISSING,PA19610
23-1466250
HEALTHCARE PA 501C3 3 THAH
 
 
No
(9)TOWER HEALTH AT HOME - POTTSTOWN
1170 BERKSHIRE BLVD

WYOMISSING,PA19610
23-1352574
HEALTHCARE PA 501C3 3 THAH
 
 
No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No
(1) SOUTHERN CHESTER CNTY MED BLDG 1

1015 WEST BALTIMORE PIKE
WEST GROVE,PA19390
23-2200841
HEALTHCARE PA N/A
        No     No  
(2) READING - UPMC JOINT VENTURE LLC

600 GRANT STREET
PITTSBURGH,PA15219
81-4566751
HEALTHCARE PA N/A
        No     No  
(3) TOWERUSP SURGERY CENTERS LLC

15305 DALLAS PARKWAY-SUITE 1600LB28
ADDISON,TX75001
36-4911103
HEALTHCARE PA N/A
        No     No  
(4) MEDICAL SCHOOL VENTURE LLC

ELLIS PRES 3843 WEST CHESTER PIKE
NEWTOWN SQUARE,PA19073
84-2638593
HEALTHCARE PA N/A
        No     No  






Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
(f)
Share of total income
(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
(h)
Percentage
ownership
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) TOWER HEALTH PPO

PO BOX 14744
READING,PA19612
23-2430798
PPO PA RDG HOSP
 
C CORP -526,198 310,214 100.000 % Yes  
(2) MEDICUS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

PO BOX 14744
READING,PA19612
23-2565297
CM REVIEW PA TH PPO
 
C CORP     100.000 % Yes  
(3) TOWER HEALTH RECIPROCAL RISK

151 MEETING STREET SUITE 301
CHARLESTON,SC29401
82-2758845
INSURANCE SC NA
 
C CORP         No








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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) READING HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

P 831,607 G/L TRANSACTIONS
(2) READING HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

C 663,484 CASH
(3) THE FRIENDS OF THE READING HOSPITAL

Q 75,561 CASH



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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
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