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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
601 JOHN STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
KALAMAZOO, MI49007
D Employer identification number

38-1359087
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,201,345,694
F Name and address of principal officer:
BILL MANNS
301 JOHN STREET
KALAMAZOO,MI49007
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
BRONSONHEALTH.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1920
M State of legal domicile: MI
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TOGETHER, WE ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 5,812
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 143
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 24,336,955
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 68,341
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 29,247,894 26,356,735
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 898,127,109 1,116,523,997
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 16,108,588 50,828,282
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 6,238,047 7,636,680
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 949,721,638 1,201,345,694
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 14,689,500 26,500
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 486,653,606 578,542,853
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 377,004,264 467,981,073
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 878,347,370 1,046,550,426
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 71,374,268 154,795,268
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,306,162,209 1,466,876,153
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 499,571,442 471,600,441
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 806,590,767 995,275,712
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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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: TOGETHER, WE ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES
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 $ 944,378,112 including grants of $ 26,500 ) (Revenue $ 1,092,679,609 )
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL (BMH) IS THE FLAGSHIP OF BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SERVING ALL OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN. BMH PROVIDES CARE IN VIRTUALLY EVERY SPECIALTY WITH ADVANCED CAPABILITIES IN BURN TREATMENT AND CRITICAL CARE AS A LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER; IN NEUROLOGICAL CARE AS A JOINT COMMISSION CERTIFIED PRIMARY STROKE CENTER; IN CARDIAC CARE AS THE REGIONS FIRST ACCREDITED CHEST PAIN EMERGENCY CENTER; IN OBSTETRICS AS THE LEADING BIRTHPLACE AND ONLY HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY CENTER IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, AND IN PEDIATRICS AS ONE OF THE ONLY SIX CHILDRENS HOSPITALS IN THE STATE AND THE ONLY INPATIENT PEDIATRIC CARE PROVIDER IN THE AREA. THE BMH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS PER DAY, HANDLES OVER 75,000 VISITS PER YEAR. BMH TREATS ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. BMH WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2005 MALCOLM BALDRIDGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, THE NATION'S HIGHEST PRESIDENTIAL HONOR FOR QUALITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE. IN 2009, THE HOSPITAL RECEIVED THE AHA MCKESSON QUEST FOR QUALITY PRIZE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO ONLY ONE U.S. HOSPITAL, AND JOINED THE TOP FIVE PERCENT OF HOSPITALS IN THE NATION TO BE DESIGNATED A MAGNET HOSPITAL FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE.BMH PROVIDES A DISPROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF CARE TO THE SEGMENT OF THE POPULATION USING MEDICAID. BMH IS THE LARGEST MEDICAID PROVIDER OF ANY LARGE HOSPITAL IN MICHIGAN OUTSIDE OF THE DETROIT AREA (ON A PERCENATAGE BASIS). IN 2021, 19.15% OF BMH'S PATIENTS WERE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS. WE HAVE THREE MEDICAID ENROLLERS ON SITE TO HELP THOSE WITHOUT INSURANCE ENROLL IN MEDICAID, OR REFER THEM TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF THE HOSPITAL.IN 2021, IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION, BMH PROVIDED $8,209,768 IN CHARITY CARE EXPENSE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
IN 2021, BMH'S MEDICAID COST WAS $175,343,880 AND MEDICAID NET REVENUE WAS $159,592,146.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 35,489,920 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
IN 2021, IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION, BMH INCURRED $35,489,920 IN BAD DEBT TO PROVIDE CARE TO ITS PATIENTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet979,868,032
Form 990 (2021)
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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 I.............
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 II.........
4
 
No
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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
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 V......
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
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.....Click to see attachment
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...Click to see attachment
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.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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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........Click to see attachment
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...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
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 the 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
Yes
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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
 
No
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 ...
35b
 
 
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 on 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
256
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
5,812
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
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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 the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
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
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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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
20
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
12
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
Yes
 
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 on 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 on 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 on 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
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
MediumBulletREBECCA EAST SENIOR VPCFO301 JOHN STREET   KALAMAZOO,MI49007 (269) 341-7654
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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 the 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, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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 the 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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(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) FABI ALAIN......................................................................
NEUROSURGERY
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   2,389,507 0 41,424
(2) WIGGINS GREGORY......................................................................
NEUROSURGERY
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   2,168,198 0 41,371
(3) MANNS BILL......................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO
4.60
.................
35.40
X   X       0 1,582,613 484,548
(4) KASTEN MICHAEL......................................................................
SPINE & SCOLIOSIS
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   1,966,632 0 42,089
(5) ELLWITZ JOSHUA......................................................................
SPINE & SCOLIOSIS
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   1,881,670 0 42,094
(6) SYTSMA MARK......................................................................
SPORTS MEDICINE
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   1,475,326 0 41,741
(7) EAST REBECCA L......................................................................
SR VP CFO BHG
4.60
.................
35.40
    X       0 805,758 229,727
(8) LARSON SCOTT MD......................................................................
SR VP MEDICAL AFFAIRS/CMO
4.60
.................
35.40
    X       0 810,039 199,673
(9) FALAHEE JAMES......................................................................
SR VP LEGAL & LEG. AFFAIRS
4.60
.................
35.40
    X       0 739,991 207,140
(10) KARAMCHANDANI MAHESH C......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.60
.................
35.40
X           736,875 0 26,214
(11) NEELY DENISE......................................................................
SR VP COO
4.60
.................
35.40
      X     0 510,057 128,793
(12) REINOEHL SUSAN......................................................................
SR VP STRATEGY & COMM BHG
4.60
.................
35.40
    X       0 489,448 144,000
(13) WAY MICHAEL S......................................................................
SR VP MAT. MGT. & FACILITY
4.60
.................
35.40
    X       0 458,119 147,956
(14) DAVIDSON SCOTT MD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.60
.................
35.40
X           551,401 0 35,583
(15) CHALASANI SRIDHAR MD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.60
.................
35.40
X           506,757 0 31,228
(16) SANGALLI-DAVIS CHRISTINE......................................................................
VP CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICE
4.60
.................
35.40
      X     0 275,522 73,157
(17) JOHNSON CHERYL......................................................................
SR VP CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
4.60
.................
35.40
    X       0 207,354 132,796
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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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(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) HAYDEN JOHN........................................................................
SR VP CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER - FORMER
4.60
.......................35.40
          X 0 251,608 11,943
(19) GIBSON SCOTT MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           8,498 0 0
(20) EBERTS RANDALL PHD........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
1.00
.......................8.00
X   X       0 1,284 0
(21) GONZALEZ JORGE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 1,284 0
(22) GREENE JAMES E........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 1,284 0
(23) JAMES BARBARA........................................................................
TREASURER
1.00
.......................8.00
X   X       0 1,284 0
(24) LIGGINS JAMES JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 1,284 0
(25) KARRE NELSON........................................................................
CHAIR
1.00
.......................8.00
X   X       0 0 0
(26) NYBERG NEIL........................................................................
SECRETARY
1.00
.......................8.00
X   X       0 0 0
(27) ALLEN RICHARD J MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 0 0
(28) ATKINSON MARK B MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 0 0
(29) FINK KATY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 0 0
(30) HUNT BRENDA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 0 0
(31) JOHNSTON WILLIAM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 0 0
(32) MONTGOMERY TABRON LA JUNE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 0 0
(33) LINS STEVEN J MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 0 0
(34) ODAR MICHAEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
X           0 0 0
(35) PARFET DONALD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................8.00
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 11,684,864 6,136,929 2,061,477
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 MediumBullet657
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
PORTAGE PHYSICIANS PC

1151 W MILHAM
PORTAGE,MI49081
MEDICAL SERVICES 14,960,894
ADVANCED CARDIAC HEALTHCARE PLC

601 JOHN STREET
KALAMAZOO,MI49007
MEDICAL SERVICES 14,350,586
FOCUSONE SOLUTIONS LLC

PO BOX 310861
DES MOINES,IA503310861
HEALTHCARE STAFFING 6,123,982
MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA

PO BOX 9146
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554809146
MEDICAL SERVICES 3,831,838
HAYES LOCUMS LLC

PO BOX 88122
CHICAGO,IL606301122
HEALTHCARE STAFFING 2,905,281
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet44
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 3,556,787
e Government grants (contributions)1e 22,766,948
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 33,000
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 30,000
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 26,356,735
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a NET PATIENT REVENUE 622110 1,080,893,476 1,080,893,476    
b LABORATORY REVENUE 541380 15,771,360   15,771,360  
c PHARMACY REVENUE 446110 8,565,595   8,565,595  
d MEANINGFUL USE & PGIP REVENUE 900099 8,096,724 8,096,724    
e OUTSIDE SERVICE REVENUE 900099 3,196,620 3,196,620    
f All other program service revenue. 222 222    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 1,116,523,997
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 50,694,503     50,694,503
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   1,015,272 6a
b Less: rental expenses   0 6b
c Rental income or (loss)   1,015,272 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 1,015,272     1,015,272
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 133,779   7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0   7b
c Gain or (loss) 133,779   7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 133,779     133,779
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 CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE REVENUE 900099 4,129,369     4,129,369
b GIFT SHOP REVENUE 453220 1,082,295     1,082,295
c OTHER INCOME 900099 917,177     917,177
d All other revenue .... 492,567 492,567    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 6,621,408
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 1,201,345,694 1,092,679,609 24,336,955 57,972,395
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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 .... 26,500 26,500
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 ...........        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 476,965,114 440,866,659 36,098,455  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 349 237 112  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 78,049,847 73,211,219 4,838,628  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 23,527,543 23,409,727 117,816  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 3,791,239 3,608,740 182,499  
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 85,215,513 80,255,210 4,960,303  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 41,665 41,665    
13 Office expenses ....... 15,025,858 14,607,764 418,094  
14 Information technology ...... 65,766 65,766    
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 18,069,594 17,491,545 578,049  
17 Travel ............ 306,823 306,007 816  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 596,692 592,867 3,825  
20 Interest ........... 10,474,406 9,970,200 504,206  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 30,351,765 29,403,663 948,102  
23 Insurance ... 11,467,696 7,185,527 4,282,169  
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 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 211,935,622 211,867,633 67,989  
b BHG ALLOCATION EXPENSE 36,456,244 22,839,837 13,616,407  
c BAD DEBT EXPENSE 35,489,920 35,489,920    
d EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/R 11,346,949 11,299,788 47,161  
e All other expenses -2,654,679 -2,672,442 17,763  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,046,550,426 979,868,032 66,682,394 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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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 ........ 348,625,071 1 268,434,590
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 407,091,120 2 610,703,556
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 105,210,115 4 156,211,136
5 Loans and other receivables from 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 ............ 12,364,135 8 13,948,630
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,375,944 9 1,108,752
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 784,413,939
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 447,734,219 342,880,949 10c 336,679,720
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 23,718,569 12 27,456,552
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 27,203,696 14 27,203,696
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 37,692,610 15 25,129,521
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 1,306,162,209 16 1,466,876,153
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 65,628,203 17 77,023,744
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 68,917,590 19 40,662,568
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 327,000,580 20 316,564,861
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 .. 510,484 23 0
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 37,514,585 25 37,349,268
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 499,571,442 26 471,600,441
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 .......... 806,590,767 27 995,275,712
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
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 ........... 806,590,767 32 995,275,712
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,306,162,209 33 1,466,876,153
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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
1,201,345,694
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
1,046,550,426
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
154,795,268
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
806,590,767
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
28,723,248
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
5,166,429
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
995,275,712
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 on
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 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Additional Data


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

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
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
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) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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 5 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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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 on 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
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
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 on 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 on 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
 
 
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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 on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 on line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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
 
 
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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 0.015 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 0.035 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
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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 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2021
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016.......  
b From 2017.......  
c From 2018.......  
d From 2019.......  
e From 2020.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2016 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2021, 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 2021. 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 2022. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2017.....  
b Excess from 2018.....  
c Excess from 2019.....  
d Excess from 2020.....  
e Excess from 2021.....  
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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
 
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Schedule of Contributors

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Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
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.
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
Name of organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number
38-1359087
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) (2021)
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Name of organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
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) (2021)
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Name of organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
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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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.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
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.
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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 .....   12,894,311 12,894,311
b Buildings ....   537,517,995 273,299,941 264,218,054
c Leasehold improvements   851,407 593,279 258,128
d Equipment ....   223,125,565 173,840,999 49,284,566
e Other .....   10,024,661   10,024,661
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 336,679,720
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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
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
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  
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 37,349,268
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 1,111,242,968
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 -35,574,691
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -35,574,691
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 1,146,817,659
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 54,528,035
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 54,528,035
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,201,345,694
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 1,004,516,323
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 -7,696,471
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e -7,696,471
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 1,012,212,794
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 34,337,632
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 34,337,632
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,046,550,426
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
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: BAD DEBT RECLASS TO EXPENSE -35,728,667. RELATED PARTY NET ASSET TRANSFER 153,976.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CONTRIBUTION FROM BHF BOOKED AS REDUCTION OF EXPENSE 3,556,787. GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS RECLASS TO REVENUE 133,779. INVESTMENT INCOME 50,683,494. RENT EXPENSE -90,489. TRANSFER OF CAPITAL LEASE 244,464.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CONTRIBUTION FROM BHF BOOKED AS REDUCTION OF EXPENSE -1,078,757. GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS RECLASS TO REVENUE -133,779. JOINT VENTURE GAIN/(LOSS) -6,574,424. RENT EXPENSE 90,489.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: BAD DEBT RECLASS TO EXPENSE 35,489,920. NET ASSET TRANSFER AFFILIATE 73,529. TRANSFER OF CAPITAL LEASE -1,225,817.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region
(f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 0 0 INVESTMENT IN A FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANY   324,280
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 324,280
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 324,280
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2021
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)
(c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant
(e) Amount of
cash grant
(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement
(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance
(h) Description
of noncash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant
(e) Manner of cash
disbursement
(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance
(g) Description
of noncash
assistance
(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD:  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
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) . . .
    1,735,610   1,735,610 1.740 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .   187,806 175,343,880 159,592,146 15,751,734 1.570 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .            
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .   187,806 177,079,490 159,592,146 17,487,344 3.310 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4). 12 1,446 799,938   799,938 0.080 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .   1,101 76,844,463 7,339,458 69,505,005 6.920 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .            
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .            
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . . 3   1,877,355 977,245 900,110 0.090 %
j Total. Other Benefits . . 15 2,547 79,521,756 8,316,703 71,205,053 7.090 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j . 15 190,353 256,601,246 167,908,849 88,692,397 10.400 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2021
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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 1   1,857   1,857 0 %
3 Community support            
4 Environmental improvements            
5 Leadership development and
training for community members
           
6 Coalition building            
7 Community health improvement advocacy            
8 Workforce development            
9 Other 3 12 4,904   4,904 0 %
10 Total 4 12 6,761   6,761 0 %
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
35,489,920
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
217,310
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
132,215,838
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
125,741,095
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
6,474,743
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 %
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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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 BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
601 JOHN STREET
KALAMAZOO,MI49007
BRONSONHEALTH.COM
X X X X     X      
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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)
BRONSON METHODIST 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 Yes  
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 Yes  
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   No
a If "Yes" (list url):  
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b Yes  
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? $  

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
BRONSON METHODIST 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
TINYURL.COM/Y297KPPG
b
TINYURL.COM/Y2BCHGMO
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d
e
f
g
h
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j
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Billing and Collections
BRONSON METHODIST 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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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
BRONSON METHODIST 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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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
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: AT BRONSON, THE CHNA PROCESS HAD OVERSIGHT FROM A SYSTEM-WIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHOSE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS WERE BROUGHT TO THE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND TO THE BRONSON HEALTHCARE BOARD COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE FOR FINAL DELIBERATION AND APPROVAL.THE PROCESS INCLUDED A REVIEW OF BRONSON'S PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS, ANALYSIS OF OVER 150 CURRENT INDICATORS IN EACH COUNTY AND DISCUSSION OF THE SECONDARY DATA AVAILABLE AT THE COUNTY LEVEL. BRONSON ALSO SOUGHT PERSPECTIVE FROM MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE AND W.E. UPJOHN INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT. BECAUSE THERE ARE INHERENT LIMITATIONS AND GAPS IN SECONDARY DATA, THERE WAS A HEAVY EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY VOICE AND INPUT TO IDENTIFY THE GREATEST NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE ANALYSIS IN THIS DOCUMENT REPRESENTS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FROM 29 FOCUS GROUPS AND 23 INTERVIEWS AND 386 COMMUNITY VOICES. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WERE ENGAGED IN THE CHNA TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY: EL CONCILIOKALAMAZOO CONTINUUM OF CAREASCENSION BORGESS HOSPITALPREVENTION WORKSKALAMAZOO LOAVES AND FISHESTHE CITY OF KALAMAZOOKALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEWMU LGBT STUDENT SERVICESCOMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF KALAMAZOOURBAN ALLIANCEKALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONMIWORKS!, SWERNBRONSON HEALTHCARETHE KALAMAZOO PROMISE KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONUNITED WAY OF THE BATTLE CREEK & KALAMAZOO REGIONCOUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENTYWCA KALAMAZOOOUTFRONT KALAMAZOOBRONSON BOARD MEMBERKALAMAZOO COUNTY LEADERSHIPKALAMAZOO PUBLIC HOUSING COMMISSIONINTEGRATED SERVICES OF KALAMAZOOTHE CITY OF KALAMAZOO, PARKS & RECTHE CITY OF KALAMAZOO LEADERSHIPKALAMAZOO METRO TRANSITFAMILY HEALTH CENTER ISAACKRESASENIOR SERVICES SOUTHWEST MICHIGANKALAMAZOO LITERACY COUNCIL LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MICHIGAN LISC-STATEWIDE DEPUTY DIRECTORDOUGLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONKALAMAZOO EDUCATION LEADERS & REPRESENTATIVESKALAMAZOO FRONTLINE HOME VISITATION HOMELESSNESS/SAFETY-NET PROVIDERSCOMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH DISABILITIESKALAMAZOO BUSINESS & UNIVERSITY LEADERS MINORITY BUSINESS OWNERSYOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD WMED RESIDENTSCOMMUNITY PHYSICIANSHISPANIC LATINX COMMUNITYBRONSON EMPLOYEES WHO RESIDE IN KALAMAZOO COUNTYVICKSBURG SOCIAL SERVICES & SENIOR SERVICESWMU SINDECUSE MEDICAL DIRECTOR WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYNORTHSIDE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCECOMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS TO NARROW DOWN THE PRIMARY DATA RESULTS, MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE RAN THE FREQUENCY OF REFERENCES ACROSS EACH TOPIC BELOW. BRONSON DECIDED TO MAKE THE CUT OFF FOR THE TOP 11 MAJOR TOPICS FROM FOCUS GROUPS AND KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE FINAL REPORT, THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AGREED TO NOT RANK THE TOPICS, SO THAT ALL OF THESE ISSUES CAN BE ELEVATED COLLECTIVELY. THIS ALSO EMPHASIZES THAT THE NEEDS BELOW DID NOT EMERGE INDEPENDENTLY. TOP 11 TOPICS (IN NO RANKING ORDER): LAWS & POLICIES PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF RACISM TRANSPORTATION LAND USE, PARKS & RECREATION/GREENSPACE PROXIMITY TO AFFORDABLE, HEALTHY FOOD MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMUNITY CONNECTEDNESS QUALITY EDUCATION HEALTHCARE SOCIAL SERVICES CAREER PATHWAYS, INCOME, POVERTY IN AN EFFORT TO HONOR THE LIVED EXPERIENCE, THE MAJORITY OF THIS REPORT REFLECTS THE PRIMARY RESULTS FROM FOCUS GROUPS AND INTERVIEWS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. THEREFORE, THE QUANTITATIVE DATA PRESENTED ALONGSIDE THE THEMES IS TO SUPPORT AND AUGMENT COMMUNITY VOICE. BRONSON ALSO WANTS TO RECOGNIZE THE DIFFERENCES IN THE LIVED EXPERIENCE IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS. IN ORDER TO LOOK AT THESE DIFFERENCES, WE INCLUDED DATA AT THE COUNTY, SUB-COUNTY, AND NEIGHBORHOOD LEVEL, WHEN POSSIBLE. SOURCES INCLUDE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SURVEY MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MICHIGAN SCHOOL DATA UNITED WAY OF MICHIGAN ALICE DATA
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: BRONSON LAKEVIEW HOSPITALBRONSON SOUTH HAVEN HOSPITALBRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: KALAMAZOO FAMILY HEALTH CENTERKALAMAZOO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE RESULTS OF THE 2019 CHNA, COMPOUNDED BY THE STARK REALITIES OF COVID-19, HAVE URGED BRONSON TO FOCUS EFFORTS UPSTREAM TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ROOT CAUSES OF BEHAVIORS, DEATH, AND DISEASE. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS SHARED DESIRE AND URGENCY TO BUILD COMMUNITY TRUST IN OUR 2020-2022 CHIP. AS SOUTHWEST AND SOUTHCENTRAL MICHIGAN'S ONLY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, WE RECOGNIZE THE RESPONSIBILITY AND OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD THIS TRUST FROM THE START. AS A RESULT, BRONSON COMMITS TO ENGAGE AND BUILD TRUST WITH FAMILY SUPPORTS TO ELIMINATE RACIAL/ETHNIC DISPARITIES AMONG BIRTHING PERSONS AND BABIES ACROSS OUR REGION (VAN BUREN, KALAMAZOO, CALHOUN COUNTIES). GIVEN THE EXTRAORDINARY CHALLENGE OF SUBSTANTIALLY AND MEASURABLY IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF LIMITED RESOURCES, BRONSON LEADERS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE CHOSEN TO FOCUS ON TWO TARGETED HEALTH NEEDS (WORKFORCE EQUITY AND HEALTHCARE EQUITY). TO ACT ON THIS, BRONSON WILL DEPLOY SEVERAL TACTICS FOCUSED ON ELIMINATING RACIAL/ETHNIC DISPARITIES THROUGHOUT THE PERINATAL EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE AT BRONSON. THE CHIP 2020-2022 WILL SERVE AS A FIRST STEP FOR A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO USE COMMUNITY VOICE, DATA, AND ENGAGEMENT TO UNDERSTAND AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF OUR BIRTHING PERSONS, BABIES, AND FAMILIES. BRONSON CONTINUES TO COLLABORATE AND PARTNER WITH AGENCIES BETTER SUITED TO HAVE AN IMPACT IN THE OTHER AREAS IDENTIFIED BY THE CHNA. BECAUSE OF THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED, BRONSON ANTICIPATES THAT IMPROVING TRUST & ACCESS TO CARE AND EMPLOYMENT WILL IMPACT AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR MANY OF THE OTHER COMMUNITY NEEDS.
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: THE HOSPITAL ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT EQUALLY CAPABLE OF PAYING FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, EITHER BY THEMSELVES OR THROUGH A THIRD PARTY INSURANCE CARRIER. THE HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFER CARE FOR PERSONS IN NEED, AND THEREFORE PROVIDES AND PROMOTES ACCESS TO EMERGENCY OR MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES WITHOUT REGARD TO ABILITY TO PAY.THE HOSPITAL HAS SIGNS AT ENTRANCES TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT THAT INFORM PATIENTS OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AS WELL AS THE ADMITTING AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING DEPARTMENTS. THE POLICY IS ALSO ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE (WWW.BRONSONHEALTH.COM). THE PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY IS INCLUDED ON ALL PATIENT STATEMENTS.PATIENTS MAY REQUEST AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE IF THEY QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY CALLING A PATIENT FINANCIAL COUNSELOR OR BRONSON'S BILLING DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE (WWW.BRONSONHEALTH.COM).
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20D: THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT MAKE ANY PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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?2
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1 1 - BRONSON VICKSBURG OUTPATIENT CENTER
601 JOHN STREET
KALAMAZOO,MI49007
THERAPIES, LAB AND RADIOLOGY
2 2 - BRONSON OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER
125 W WALNUT ST
KALAMAZOO,MI49007
OUTPATIENT SURGERY
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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
PART I, LINE 3C: THE ORGANIZATION USES THE FOLLOWING FPG TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR PROVIDING DISCOUNTED CARE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS:200% OR BELOW OF FPL IS ENTITLED TO A 100% REDUCTION250% OF FPL IS ENTITLED TO A 90% REDUCTION300% OF FPL IS ENTITLED TO A 80% REDUCTION350% OF FPL IS ENTITLED TO A 75% REDUCTION
PART I, LINE 7: (A) - (C) COSTING METHODOLOGY IS A COST TO CHARGE RATIO AS DEFINED BY THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS FOR LINES A-C.(E) - (I) COSTING METHODOLOGY IS ACTUAL COSTS PER THE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR LINES E-I.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: 1. PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS AND HOUSINGA. ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS & LOCAL REGIONAL SOURCING: BMH CONTINUED TO OPERATE THE BRONSON MARKET, A GIFT SHOP AND MICRO-GROCERY STORE, MAKING IT EASY AND CONVENIENT FOR STAFF AND VISITORS TO BUY FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD TO EAT OR TAKE HOME TO PREPARE. A VARIETY OF FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN AND PRODUCED FOODS NORMALLY FOUND AT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS IS AVAILABLE. BMH CONTINUES TO PRIORITIZE LOCAL FOOD SOURCING, BUT AS A RESULT OF LOCAL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITATIONS THAT HAVE CONTINUED DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE HOSPITAL'S SOURCING AND INVESTMENT HAVE REMAINED BELOW PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS IN 2021. B. MOBILITY INNOVATION: MEMBERS OF BRONSON STAFF WORKED CLOSELY WITH EMPLOYEES AT THE CITY OF KALAMAZOO AS THEY DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED STRATEGIES TO CREATE MORE COMPLETE STREETS THROUGHOUT AND BEYOND DOWNTOWN KALAMAZOO. IN MOST INSTANCES, THIS MEANT NARROWING AND/OR REDUCING THE DRIVING LANES TO CREATE MORE SPACE FOR BICYCLING FACILITIES, SIDEWALKS / PATHWAYS, ON-STREET PARKING, TRAFFIC CALMING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND OTHER AMENITIES. THESE MEASURES MAKE IT EASIER AND SAFER FOR PATIENTS, VISITORS, AND EMPLOYEES TO ACCESS THE HOSPITAL AND THE AREAS AROUND IT. C. HOUSING: SINCE 1998, BRONSON HAS INVESTED TO HELP EMPLOYEES PURCHASE HOMES IN CORE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOODS CLOSE TO THE HOSPITAL CAMPUS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A LOAN, WHICH EMPLOYEES START PAYING BACK IN YEAR SIX AT NO INTEREST. THE MONEY COLLECTED IS THEN PUT BACK INTO THE LOAN POOL TO BE LOANED OUT AGAIN. THROUGH 2021, BRONSON'S INVESTMENT OF $577,525 HAS RESULTED IN $775,549 BEING LOANED TO 89 EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION, A VACANT HOME THAT WAS PURCHASED BY BRONSON DUE TO ITS PROXIMITY TO CAMPUS BUT WAS NO LONGER OF STRATEGIC INTEREST WAS SOLD TO KALAMAZOO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES TO BE IMPROVED AND SOLD TO A QUALIFIED BRONSON EMPLOYEE THAT HAD COMPLETED ITS FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM. D. ACADIA HEALTH: BRONSON FORMED A JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIP WITH ACADIA HEALTH TO DEVELOP A NEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN BATTLE CREEK, PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO BATTLE CREEK AND THE SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY. BRONSON WOULD CONTRIBUTE THE LAND AND THE BED LICENSES (CURRENTLY HOUSED AT ITS FIELDSTONE FACILITY) WHILE ACADIA WOULD PROVIDE THE CAPITAL FOR THE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AND WOULD MANAGE THE OPERATION. THE NEW VENTURE WILL EXPAND THE SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY. 2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A. NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR BRONSON HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS: THE BRONSON HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS, A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (KVCC), BRONSON AND INTEGRATED SERVICES OF KALAMAZOO (FORMERLY KCMHSAS) CAME TOGETHER WITH THE AMBITIOUS GOALS OF URBAN REVITALIZATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SUSTAINABLE FOOD, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. BRONSON DONATED UNUSED LAND ADJACENT TO BMH, WHICH NOW INCLUDES THE MARILYN J. SCHLACK CULINARY AND ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING, THE FOOD INNOVATION CENTER (WITH A FOOD HUB AND INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GROWING SPACES) AND AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC FOR KCMHSAS CUSTOMERS.3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT A. COMMUNITY HEALTH LITERACY: BRONSON SUPPORTED EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY BY PROVIDING THE FAMILIES OF EVERY NEWBORN A BOOK TO PROMOTE READING; SUPPORTING THE YOUTH READING PROGRAM AT THE COUNTY JUVENILE HOME; BY TRAINING AREA CLERGY IN PASTORAL CARE FOR ILL AND END-OF-LIFE PATIENTS; BY STAFFING THE COUNTY SAFE KIDS COALITION AND BY OFFERING HEALTH-RELATED EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.B. INSURANCE ENROLLMENT OUTREACH AND SUPPORT: BRONSON PROVIDED OPEN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE FOR THE MARKETPLACE INSURANCE FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2021 TO DECEMBER 15, 2021 WITH A CAC (CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELOR). BECAUSE OF COVID AND IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE NOT BEING POSSIBLE, WE MADE CAC CONTACT INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE HOME PAGE FOR THE MARKETPLACE AS WELL AS TO MANY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE ABLE TO CALL THE CAC AND ASK QUESTIONS TO GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR OPTIONS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE. 4. COALITION BUILDING A. CRADLE KALAMAZOO & SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN PERINATAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COLLABORATIVE (SWMPQIC): INFANT MORTALITY CONTINUES TO BE A FOCUS THROUGH THE CRADLE KALAMAZOO COLLABORATIVE. THE MISSION OF THIS PARTNERSHIP WITH CRADLE KALAMAZOO, YWCA AND THE WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY HOMER STRYKER M.D. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (WMED) IS TO REDUCE BLACK INFANT MORTALITY. THE TEAM EXAMINED PROCESSES TO UNDERSTAND WHERE DISPARITIES IN OUTCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT EXISTED. THE FOCUS IS ON INCREASING THE NUMBER OF FIRST TRIMESTER ULTRASOUNDS, IMPROVING ENGAGEMENT WITH PARENTS IN PRENATAL CARE, IMPROVING DUE DATE ESTIMATES AND EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF MEANINGFUL CLINICAL FINDINGS. BRONSON ALSO CONTINUES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (MDHHS) MOTHER INFANT HEALTH & EQUITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN, A STATEWIDE EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF MOMS AND BABIES IN MICHIGAN. THROUGH THE SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN PERINATAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COLLABORATIVE, BRONSON STAFF WORKED WITH MULTIPLE MEMBERS ACROSS SEVEN COUNTIES TO CREATE "A LOCALLY LINKED AND COORDINATED NETWORK OF SERVICES FOR BIRTHING PARENTS AND THEIR BABIES COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST ATTAINABLE STANDARD OF HEALTH AVAILABLE IN MICHIGAN" WITH THE VISION OF "ZERO PREVENTABLE DEATHS. ZERO DISPARITIES." THIS COLLABORATIVE PROVIDES FREE VIRTUAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION TO BIRTHING PERSONS WHERE IT IS MOST CONVENIENT FOR THEM. INSTRUCTORS EDUCATED ON LABOR, MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, CESAREAN SECTIONS, COMFORT TECHNIQUES, AND POSTPARTUM (PHYSICAL AS WELL AS EMOTIONAL). BIRTHING PERSONS HAVE ACCESS TO INSTRUCTORS VIA EMAIL AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO REACH OUT WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. B. IN 2021. A FEW ADDITIONAL EFFORTS INCLUDE: COVID-19 VACCINATION OUTREACH; A COMMUNITY SURVEY TO UNDERSTAND VACCINATION EFFORTS AND BARRIERS, A VIRTUAL PANEL OF PROVIDERS ANSWERING QUESTIONS THE AROSE FROM SURVEY RESPONSES, SOCIAL MEDIA AND BROADCAST MEDIA MESSAGES. A PILOT PROJECT CONNECTING FIVE BIRTHING PERSONS OF COLOR TO LOCAL DOULAS TO ENHANCE WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND INFANT OUTCOMES AND POSITIVE BIRTH EXPERIENCE. VIRTUAL BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION CLASSES.5. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY A. HOMELESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM (HERS): THE HOMELESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM (HERS) AND CONTINUES AS A COLLABORATIVE PILOT OF BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP, KALAMAZOO COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION, AND INTEGRATED SERVICES OF KALAMAZOO. HERS IS DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO THE MOST ACUTE NEED OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS HOUSING AND THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HOUSING, TO RESPOND TO THE OTHER SERVICES THE PARTICIPANT MAY NEED TO MAINTAIN THAT HOUSING AND TO IMPROVE THEIR LEVEL OF HEALTH AND FUNCTIONING. THE GOALS OF FUSE ARE TO INCREASE THE RESIDENTIAL STABILITY AND OVERALL HEALTH STATUS OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHILE REDUCING THE UTILIZATION AND COSTS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES BEING PROVIDED TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS PERSONS. SINCE 2016, THE PROGRAM HAS FOUND PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR 25 INDIVIDUALS AND HAS DEMONSTRATED PROMISING OUTCOMES AND KEY LEARNINGS. OF THE LAST COHORT INCLUDED IN BRONSON'S HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION ANALYSIS, THERE WAS A 55% DECREASE IN ED VISITS AND AN EXPONENTIAL SHIFT IN MORE STABLE APPROPRIATE PRIMARY CARE. IN ADDITION TO THE POSITIVE IMPACTS ON COSTS AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN OUR ED, WE ALSO CONFIRMED THERE IS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON QUALITY OF CARE FOR OUR PATIENTS. AS WE TRANSITION FROM THIS PILOT, BRONSON WILL USE OUR LEARNINGS FROM THIS PILOT TO EXPAND ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH ISK AND LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS IN KALAMAZOO. 6. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT A. PROJECT SEARCH RECOGNITION: KALAMAZOO'S PROJECT SEARCH AT BMH IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES DEVELOP MARKETABLE SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE AND OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. BMH RECEIVED INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ITS COLLABORATIVE WORK TO BETTER THE LIVES OF YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM AT BRONSON WAS HONORED WITH THE 2019 SPOTLIGHT ON TRANSFORMATIVE COLLABORATION AWARD FROM PROJECT SEARCH. IN 2021, BRONSON SUPPORTED SIX INTERNS, WHO ARE NOW GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. OVER 32 DIFFERENT BUSINESSES HAVE HIRED 60 INTERNS OVER THE PAST NINE YEARS, INCLUDING 14 AT BRONSON WITH 11 STILL WORKING HERE.B. NORTHSIDE ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (NACD): IN RESPONSE TO SOME OF THE LOCAL WORKFORCE NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE CHNA AND IN OUR OWN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS, BRONSON ENGAGED WITH THE NACD HEALTHCARE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP, THE KALAMAZOO PROMISE, NORTHSIDE ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (NACD), MICHIGAN CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, MIWORKS SW! AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED TO HELP INCREASE THE REPRESENTATION OF BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (PCA) PROFESSION. THE PCA TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTS OF KALAMAZOO WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHC
PART III, LINE 2: UNCOLLECTIBLE AMOUNTS ARE WRITEN OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS IN THE PERIOD THEY ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE. BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS DISCLOSED BASED ON GROSS CHARGES.
PART III, LINE 3: BAD DEBT WRITEOFFS SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A PORTION OF SERVICES WITHOUT PAYMENT. THE AMOUNT OF BAD DEBT EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY WAS ESTIMATED BY REVIEWING THE BAD DEBT DETAIL FOR A SPECIFIC WRITE-OFF CODE.
PART III, LINE 4: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR PATIENTS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ARE BASED ON GROSS CHARGES, REDUCED BY EXPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS PROVIDED TO THIRD-PARTY PAYORS, DISCOUNTS PROVIDED TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AS PART OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, AND IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS PROVIDED PRIMARILY TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS. ESTIMATES FOR EXPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS ARE BASED ON PROVIDER CONTRACTS, PAYMENT TERMS FOR RELEVANT PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEMS, AND HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE ADJUSTED FOR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND OTHER TRENDS AFFECTING THE HOSPITAL'S ABILITY TO COLLECT OUTSTANDING AMOUNTS. FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-PAY PATIENTS (WHICH INCLUDE BOTH PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE AND PATIENTS WITH DEDUCTIBLE AND COPAYMENT BALANCES DUE FOR WHICH THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE EXISTS FOR PART OF THE BILL), THE HOSPITAL RECORDS SIGNIFICANT IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS IN THE PERIOD OF SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF ITS PAST EXPERIENCE, WHICH INDICATES THAT MANY PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY THE PORTION OF THEIR BILL FOR WHICH THEY ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNDER NOTE 2, SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
PART III, LINE 8: COSTING METHODOLOGY IS A COST TO CHARGE RATIO AS DEFINED BY THE IRS 990 INSTRUCTIONS. SHORTFALL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A COMMUNITY BENEFIT DUE TO ITS REPRESENTATION OF COST OF A PORTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY WITHOUT PAYMENT.
PART III, LINE 9B: THE POLICY REQUIRES THE COLLECTION AGENCY BE NOTIFIED AND ACTIVITY SUSPENDED WHEN A REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS MADE AND A PATIENT SUBMITS AN APPLICATION ON A PREVIOUSLY LISTED ACCOUNT. THE COLLECTION AGENCY IS NOTIFIED THE SAME DAY THE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED. IF A PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR FULL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THE ACCOUNT IS RETURNED TO BRONSON FROM THE AGENCY AND ANY INITIATED ECA IS REVERSED. IF THE PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR PARTIAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, A DETERMINATION IS SENT TO THE AGENCY INDICATING THE NEW BALANCE AND ANY INITIATED ECA IS REVERSED. IF THE PATIENT DOES NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE APPLICATION INFORMATION OR IS DETERMINED TO BE INELIGIBLE, A DENIAL LETTER IS ISSUED AND THE AGENCY RESUMES COLLECTION ACTIVITY. FURTHERMORE, THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT BRONSON SEND A RESPONSE TO PATIENTS WHO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITHIN 30 BUSINESS DAYS (45 DAYS). IF THE APPLICATION IS APPROVED, THE APPLICATION WILL WORK THROUGH THE FINAL PROCESSES. IF BRONSON NEEDS MORE INFORMATION, BRONSON MUST REQUEST IT FROM THE PATIENT WITHIN THE 45 DAY TIME FRAME. IF REQUESTED INFORMATION IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE LETTER, BRONSON WILL DENY THE APPLICATION AND A DENIAL LETTER SENT TO THE PATIENT. BRONSON WILL HOLD THE APPLICATION FOR 60 DAYS IN CASE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION COMES IN AFTER THE 15 DAYS. IF THE APPLICATION IS 60 DAYS OLD, AND REQUESTED INFORMATION IS NOT RECEIVED, THE APPLICATION IS DECLINED, AND THE PATIENT WOULD NEED TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. IF THE APPLICATION IS DECLINED, BRONSON THEN NOTIFIES THE COLLECTION AGENCY TO RESUME COLLECTIONS. SIGNATURES ARE ONLY GOOD FOR 60 DAYS WHEN BRONSON IS REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ONCE AN APPLICATION IS APPROVED, THE COLLECTION AGENCY IS NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL OF THE APPROVAL PERCENTAGE OR DENIED ON THE SAME DAY THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETED.
PART VI, LINE 2: BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP UTILIZES A STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MODEL TO DEVELOP BOTH A LONG TERM (3 YEAR) AND ANNUAL STRATEGIC PLAN. INPUTS INTO THE PLAN ARE DOCUMENTED IN OUR STRATEGIC INPUT DOCUMENT. ONE OF THE IMPORTANT INPUTS INTO THIS PLAN IS THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO THE CHNA DATA SOURCES LISTED IN PART V SECTION B LINE 5, THE FOLLOWING SOURCES ARE USED TO INFORM OUR STRATEGIC PLAN:1. SG2 MARKET ESTIMATES2. SG2 IP/OP FORECAST3. SG2 AMBULATORY MARKET STRATEGIST4. SG2 MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS FROM CLARITAS
PART VI, LINE 3: THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM, THE ADMITTING DEPARTMENT, THE PATIENT FINANCIAL COUNSELING OFFICE, AND THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE (WWW.BRONSONHEALTH.COM). THE PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE PATIENT'S DISCHARGE DOCUMENTS, ON PATIENT STATEMENTS AND THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE. BOTH THE POLICY AND THE PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
PART VI, LINE 4: BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL SERVES A NINE COUNTY REGION IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN. ABOUT 64% OF PATIENTS SERVED COME FROM WITHIN KALAMAZOO COUNTY AND THE OTHER 36% COME FROM THE REGIONAL COUNTIES OF: ALLEGAN, BARRY, BERRIEN, BRANCH, CASS, VAN BUREN, CALHOUN, EATON AND ST. JOSEPH. PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS15.60% <21 YEARS OF AGE22.30% 21-39 YEARS OF AGE34% 40-64 YEARS OF AGE28.10% 65 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDERPATIENT DIVERSITY DEMOGRAPHICS82.76% CAUCASIAN9.82% AFRICAN-AMERICAN0.95% ASIAN3.75% OTHERPATIENT INSURANCE DEMOGRAPHICS43.79% PRIVATE INSURANCE18.84% MEDICARE17.31% MEDICARE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE18.34% MEDICAID OR OTHER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE1.72% NO COVERAGE
PART VI, LINE 5: COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERSAS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, BMH SEEKS COMMUNITY COLLABORATORS AND STAKEHOLDERS AS PARTNERS ON MEETING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS, ADDRESSING MULTI-SECTOR ISSUES, AND LEADING DISASTER/EMERGENCY EFFORTS. TOWARDS THIS END, BMH LEADERS SERVE ON SEVERAL COMMUNITY BOARDS INCLUDING: CRADLE KALAMAZOO, SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN PERINATAL STEERING COMMITTEE, FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES OPERATIONS COMMITTEE, KIDS HOPE MENTORING, KALAMAZOO COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, KALAMAZOO DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP, EDISON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, W.E. UPJOHN INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH, KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE GROVES ADVISORY BOARD, FAMILY HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE, SENIOR CARE PARTNERS PACE, GIFT OF LIFE ADVISORY BOARD, HOSPITAL HOSPITALITY HOUSE OF KALAMAZOO, KALAMAZOO LITERACY COUNCIL, WMU HOMER STRYKER M.D. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION WEST MICHIGAN COALITION, KALAMAZOO SENIOR CARE PARTNERS, KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY READING TOGETHER, MINISTRY WITH COMMUNITY, UNITED WAY OF THE BATTLE CREEK AND KALAMAZOO REGION, COMSTOCK COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES INC., SENIOR SERVICES, AND WMU INTERNSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE. HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATIONSNAP-ED (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EDUCATION) THE BRONSON HEALTH FOUNDATION RECEIVED A $153,742.00 SNAP-ED GRANT TO FUND COMMUNITY FIT!, A NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE ADULTS, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, KALAMAZOO AND BATTLE CREEK.SNAP-ED COMMUNITY NUTRITION EDUCATION SERIES EAT SMART, LIVE STRONG: EAT SMART, LIVE STRONG (OLDER ADULTS) WAS PROVIDED VIRTUALLY TO PARTICIPANTS. THE CLASSES INCLUDED ENGAGING LESSONS AND DISCUSSION, A LIVE FOOD DEMONSTRATION, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES. REACH: > 25SNAP-ED HEALTHY SCHOOLS, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR YOUTH: - BRONSON HEALTH EDUCATORS TAUGHT 30 NUTRITION EDUCATION SERIES IN GRADES K-5, CONSISTING OF 4-5 LESSONS EACH TO SOUTH HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF FACE-TO-FACE, HYBRID, AND VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION METHODS. REACH: > 550 LINKING LESSONS. STUDENTS RECEIVED NUTRITION EDUCATION IN REGARDS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST, HEALTHY SNACKS, AND MY PLATE, PARTICIPATED IN ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, AND RECEIVED A HEALTHY SNACK RELATED TO THE LESSON. REACH: > 70THE LEARNING KITCHEN. TAUGHT A COOKING AND HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM, VIRTUALLY THROUGH KVCC CULINARY CENTER TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN JR. HIGH. REACH: > 70COOK, CHOMP, CHAT - COOK, CHOMP AND CHAT WAS A FREE, -DAY NUTRITION EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON COOKING EXPERIENCE THAT STUDENTS COULD ENROLL IN AS PART THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S SUMMER CAMP-TYPE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT MY PLATE, PRACTICED BASIC KITCHEN AND FOOD SAFETY SKILLS, AND PREPARED AND RECIPES. REACH: 20 STUDENTS SOCIAL MEDIA - MS. ISABEL EATS 27, 2-3 MINUTE, HEALTH PROMOTING VIDEOS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SOUTH HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES VIA THE SD WEB SITE AND FACEBOOK PAGES. REACH: > 3,500 VIEWSSOCIAL MEDIA - PARIS'S KITCHEN COOKING VIDEOS - VIRTUAL VIDEOS POSTED ON FACEBOOK TO COMPLEMENT THE LEARNING KITCHEN. 12 VIDEOS WERE CREATED. REACH > 30, 000 VIEWSZOOM-BASED EVENTS - LET'S MAKE DINNER! A ZOOM-BASED FAMILY COOKING CLASS FEATURING LOCAL HEROES AS GUEST CHEFS. 3 COMMUNITY EVENTS. VIRTUAL EDUCATION - HEALTH THROUGH LITERACY - ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING, VIA MFF'S HEALTH THROUGH LITERACY PROGRAM, OFFERED TO STUDENTS LEARNING AT HOME DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. 25 VIDEOS WITH A BOOK READING AND CONNECTION QUESTIONS WERE CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED. REACH > 100 STUDENTS WEB-BASED RESOURCE - COMMUNITY FAMILY FUN GUIDES TWO COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCE BOOKLETS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES THAT ENCOURAGES THEM TO BE MORE ACTIVE AND INFORM THEM OF LOW AND NO COST PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THEIR COMMUNITIES. REACH COMMUNITY WIDE AVAILABILITY VIA THE WEBWEB BASED RESOURCE EAT SMART, LIVE STRONG COOKBOOK. THIS OLDER-ADULT FOCUSED COOKBOOK PROVIDES HEALTHY, QUICK, AND BUDGET FRIENDLY RECIPES DESIGNED FOR SMALL HOUSEHOLDS. REACH COMMUNITY WIDE AVAILABILITY VIA THE WEBFOOD EXPLORERS BOOK BAGS TAKE HOME FAMILY BOOK BAGS TO INSPIRE INCREASED READING TIME AND HEALTHY EATING BEHAVIORS WERE CREATED AND DONATED TO TWO LOCAL LIBRARIES (SOUTH HAVEN AND COVERT). THE BAGS LINK NUTRITION EDUCATION WITH READING. EACH BAG CONTAINED BOOKS AND TAKE HOME RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES TO KEEP. REACH: > 50 FAMILIESLOCAL WELLNESS POLICY IMPROVEMENT. STRUCTURED COMMITTEE MEETINGS WITH 15+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO REVIEW AND EDIT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S LWP AND CREATE AN ACTION PLAN. REACH: HPS DISTRICTPRODUCE FOR PANTRIES. GRASS ROOTS INITIATIVE TO INCREASE AND IMPROVE THE AMOUNT OF HIGH QUALITY PRODUCE OFFERED TO CLIENTS AT A FOOD PANTRY. REACH: > 300 PEOPLEFOOD ENVIRONMENT SCAN. AN ASSESSMENT TO UNCOVER STUDENT/FAMILY NEED RELATED TO FOOD INSECURITY IN KALAMAZOO AND COMSTOCK SCHOOL DISTRICTS. REACH: TWO SCHOOL DISTRICTSFARMERS AS PARTNERS - DEVELOPED A UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP WITH SEVERAL FARMERS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCE TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY IMPROVING FOOD PANTRY OFFERINGS AND INCREASING FINANCIAL STABILITY OF FARMERS. CHALK THE WALK - AN EVENT WHERE FAMILIES WERE ENCOURAGED TO WALK THE VAN BUREN TRAIL, AND CHALK THEIR OWN ARTWORK ON THE TRAIL WITH INSPIRING AND POSITIVE MESSAGES FOR THOSE WALKING THE TRAIL TO ENJOY, AS WELL AS RECEIVE INFORMATION AND GIVEAWAYS FROM DIFFERENT STATIONS. REACH: >100WALK TO SCHOOL DAYS - THIS INITIATIVE WAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL AND FAMILIES WERE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "WALKING SCHOOL BUS". STUDENTS WALKED ABOUT A MILE TO SCHOOL IN ORDER TO START THEIR DAY OFF RIGHT WITH SOME PA AND OUTDOOR TIME. REACH: > 30 STUDENTS AND PARENTS FINANCIAL SUPPORT & INSURANCE ACCESS BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL (BMH) IS A COMMUNITY-OWNED AND GOVERNED NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL WITH 434 LICENSED BEDS AND AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF. IT IS GOVERNED BY THE BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP BOARD COMPRISED OF 19 MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. FOUNDED IN 1900, BMH HAS DEMONSTRATED ITS COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY BY CONTINUING TO DELIVER THE FULL CONTINUUM OF NEEDED MEDICAL SERVICES AND WORKING WITHIN COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE PERCENTAGE OF MEDICAID PATIENTS SERVED BY BMH IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST OF ANY HOSPITAL OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. IN 2021, APPROXIMATELY 19.33% OF BMH'S INPATIENTS WERE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS. WE HAVE THREE MEDICAID ENROLLERS ON SITE TO HELP THOSE WITHOUT INSURANCE ENROLL IN MEDICAID, OR REFER THEM TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. MUCH OF BMH'S SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IS DIRECTED AT MEETING THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. BRONSON IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN AND, THEREFORE, THE SOLE PROVIDER OF INPATIENT PEDIATRICS INCLUDING PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE AND NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE. IN FACT, OVER HALF THE PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITALIZED AT BRONSON IN THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ARE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS. AS A REGIONAL PERINATAL CENTER, BMH IS ALSO THE REGIONAL DESTINATION FOR HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY CARE. BMH LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER AND BURN CENTER, ALONG WITH ADVANCED CAPABILITIES IN NEUROVASCULAR AND CARDIOVASCULAR CARE, SERVE ALL PATIENT POPULATIONS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.REPORTING TO THE COMMUNITYBMH CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT INVENTORY TO AGGREGATE THE NON-MISSION MANDATED SERVICES WE PROVIDE TO THE COMMUNITY. THIS INVENTORY IS SHARED WITH BRONSON STAKEHOLDERS AND REPORTED TO THE COMMUNITY. INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO ALL THROUGH BRONSONHEALTH.COM.
PART VI, LINE 6: BMH IS PART OF AN AFFILIATED SYSTEM THAT SERVES NINE COUNTIES AND INCLUDES THREE OTHER HOSPITALS, BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL, BRONSON SOUTH HAVEN HOSPITAL, AND BRONSON LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL. ALL OF THESE HOSPITALS ARE CONTROLLED BY BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP, WHICH IS A COMMUNITY-OWNED AND GOVERNED NON-FOR-PROFIT HOLDING COMPANY. THE BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP (BHG) BOARD IS COMPRISED OF 21 MEMBERS FROM THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. EACH OF THE THREE HOSPITALS IN THE BRONSON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ADMITS PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY AND PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITIONAL TO THE FOUR HOSPITALS, THE BHG SYSTEM INCLUDES SEVERAL SMALLER ENTITIES WHOSE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE HOSPITALS AND THEIR MISSION OF "TOGETHER, WE ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES." THESE ENTITIES INCLUDE: BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP, BRONSON COMMONS, BRONSON LIFESTYLE IMPROVEMENT & RESEARCH CENTER, BRONSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, BRONSON AT HOME, VAN BUREN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, AND BRONSON PROPERTIES CORPORATION.
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PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES CONTINUATION: THE NACD HEALTHCARE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP'S PCA TRAINING PROGRAM TARGETS INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE CORE NEIGHBORHOODS OF KALAMAZOO (I.E. NORTHSIDE, EASTSIDE AND EDISON) AND OFFERS BRONSON A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE LOCAL HIRING AND HELP DEVELOP A MORE DIVERSE FRONTLINE WORKFORCE THAT REFLECTS ITS COMMUNITY OF PATIENTS. THE PARTNERSHIP IS LEVERAGING THE EXPERTISE OF ITS MEMBERS TO ENSURE PROGRAM COMPLETERS HAVE THE SKILLS, ABILITIES AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL ON THE JOB. C. WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT AND DIVERSITY NEEDS: THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF STAFF CONTINUES TO BE A CHALLENGE FOR BRONSON AS WE DEAL WITH NATIONAL SHORTAGES IN VARIOUS HEALTHCARE OCCUPATIONS AND A LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE. THE MULTI-YEAR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PLAN IMPLEMENTED IN EARLY 2018 WAS DESIGNED TO MEET THESE CHALLENGES WITH THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FOCUS: ENGAGED IN CAREER PREPARATION THROUGH SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS (COMPASS HIGH SCHOOLCNA PROGRAM, WOMEN'S CO-OP, MICHIGAN REHABILITATION SERVICES, YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED, MICHIGAN CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE) PARTNERED WITH NORTHSIDE ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE KALAMAZOO PROMISE TO PILOT A LOW BARRIER, NEIGHBORHOOD-FOCUSED CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) TRAINING EXPANDED DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA RECRUITMENT TACTICS (E.G. HANDSHAKE ALLOWS US TO BE INTENTIONAL WITH ADVERTISING POSITIONS/EVENTS AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES) CONTINUED TO HOST RECRUITMENT EVENTS SUCH AS TEST DRIVES AND OPEN INTERVIEW/OPEN HOUSES FOR RELEVANT OPENINGS AT TARGETED LOCATIONS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY AGENCIES USED RETENTION AND SIGN ON BONUSES FOR HARD TO FILL POSITIONS ENHANCED INTERNAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED AN IMPLICIT BIAS COMPUTER BASED LEARNING MODULE. 7. OTHER A. SWMPIQCBRONSON ALSO CONTINUES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (MDHHS) MOTHER INFANT HEALTH & EQUITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN, A STATEWIDE EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF BIRTHING PERSON AND BABIES IN MICHIGAN. THROUGH THE SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN PERINATAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COLLABORATIVE, BRONSON STAFF WORKED WITH MULTIPLE MEMBERS ACROSS SEVEN COUNTIES TO CREATE "A LOCALLY LINKED AND COORDINATED NETWORK OF SERVICES FOR BIRTHING PERSON AND THEIR BABIES COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST ATTAINABLE STANDARD OF HEALTH AVAILABLE IN MICHIGAN" WITH THE VISION OF "ZERO PREVENTABLE DEATHS. ZERO DISPARITIES." THIS COLLABORATIVE PROVIDES FREE VIRTUAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION TO BIRTHING PERSONS WHERE IT IS MOST CONVENIENT FOR THEM. INSTRUCTORS EDUCATED ON LABOR, MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, CESAREAN SECTIONS, COMFORT TECHNIQUES, AND POSTPARTUM (PHYSICAL AS WELL AS EMOTIONAL). BIRTHING PERSONS HAVE ACCESS TO INSTRUCTORS VIA EMAIL AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO REACH OUT WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. IN 2021. A FEW ADDITIONAL EFFORTS INCLUDE COVID-19 VACCINATION OUTREACH (A COMMUNITY SURVEY TO UNDERSTAND VACCINATION EFFORTS AND BARRIERS, A VIRTUAL PANEL OF PROVIDERS ANSWERING QUESTIONS THE AROSE FROM SURVEY RESPONSES, SOCIAL MEDIA AND BROADCAST MEDIA MESSAGES). A PILOT PROJECT CONNECTING FIVE BIRTHING PERSONS OF COLOR TO LOCAL DOULAS TO ENHANCE WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND INFANT OUTCOMES AND POSITIVE BIRTH EXPERIENCE. VIRTUAL BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION CLASSES.B. COVID-19 RESPONSE: IT IS HARD TO IDENTIFY ANY BRONSON DEPARTMENT OR STAFF MEMBER NOT IMPACTED PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PERSONALLY, PROFESSIONALLY OR FINANCIALLY BY THE COVID PANDEMIC. WE FACED WORKFORCE-RELATED ISSUES LIKE EVERY EMPLOYER, YET, AS THE REGION'S LARGEST HEALTHCARE PROVIDER, OUR COMMUNITIES WERE DEPENDING ON US TO CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT COVID. BRONSON HAS MANAGED SEVERAL MAJOR CYCLES (AND STILL COUNTING) OF "PREPARE-RESPOND-IMPROVE-RECOVER" SINCE THE GOVERNOR ISSUED EXECUTIVE ORDER (EO) 2020-4, DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY ON MARCH 10, 2020. MANY OF THESE CYCLES OCCURRED SIMULTANEOUSLY. WE MOBILIZED OUR INCIDENT COMMAND (IC) AND INCIDENT COMMAND CLINICAL CONSULTANTS (ICCC) ON MARCH 12 TO GUIDE THE SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC. AS OF JANUARY 31, 2022, IC HAD BEEN OPEN FOR 690 DAY.C. COVID-19 TESTING AND SCREENING: IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO THE URGENT NEED FOR COVID TESTING, NEW TESTING PLATFORMS NEEDED TO BE SET UP IN OUR CORE LABORATORY. FOUR DIFFERENT PLATFORMS WERE PROCURED TO HANDLE THE INCREASED VOLUME OF TESTING, ALL WHILE THE LABORATORY WAS RELOCATING TO ITS NEW BUILDING. SINCE TESTING SUPPLIES WERE NOT CONSISTENLY AVAILABLE, WE ALSO NEEDED TO SOURCE A DIVERSE GROUP OF SUPPLIERS. TO COLLECT COVID SAMPLES FOR TESTING, FOUR CURBSIDE TESTING LOCATIONS WERE SET UP ACROSS OUR SYSTEM AND SUPPORTED BY 11 ADDITIONAL FTES. APPROXIMATELY 58,177 SAMPLES WERE OBTAINED THROUGH THESE COLLECTION SITES, WITH 10,465 RESULTING POSITIVE. WE CREATED A COVID TESTING DASHBOARD SO WE COULD SEE AND TREND TESTING VOLUMES AND RESULTS ON A DAILY BASIS BY LOCATION, RACE, AGE AND PAYER IN REAL TIME. THE DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE NATURE OF THE DASHBOARD ALLOWED US TO SEE DISPARITIES AND ADDRESS THE RAPIDLY EMERGING QUESTIONS THROUGH THE EARLY AND MIDDLE PART OF THE PANDEMIC. ON MARCH 13 2020, THE GOVERNOR ISSUED AN EO THAT REQUIRED US TO SET UP SCREENING FOR PATIENTS AND VISITORS AT LIMITED ENTRANCES AT ALL FOUR HOSPITALS THAT REMAINED THROUGH 2021. WE QUICKLY DEVELOPED A SCREENER WORKFORCE (CONSISTING OF REDEPLOYED EMPLOYEES, LOW CENSUS STAFF AND EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS) TO STAFF THE ENTRANCES. WE DEVOTED 28,110 HOURS TO THIS EFFORT AND 32 EMPLOYEES DEDICATED THEMSELVES TO THE SCREENING PROCESS. 818,370 EMPLOYEES SCREENED THEMSELVES, 9,012 DISTINCT EMPLOYEES USED THE SCREENING TOOL AND 39,456 NON-EMPLOYEE (CONTRACTOR, NON-EMPLOYED PROVIDER, STUDENT, ETC.) UTILIZING A NEW ONLINE TOOL THAT BRONSON DEPLOYED IN MARCH 2020D. COVID-19 STAFF SUPPORT: THE IMPACT AND SIGNIFICANT STRESS THE PANDEMIC HAS HAD ON OUR STAFF IS IMMEASURABLE. MANY PICKED UP EXTRAS SHIFTS, WERE QUARANTINED AWAY FROM THEIR FAMILIES, TOOK LIMITED VACATION TIME, VOLUNTEERED FOR SCREENING AND VACCINES, WERE FURLOUGHED, OR PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS WHOSE OWN FAMILIES WERE NOT ALLOWED TO VISIT. AT THE SAME TIME, MANY EMPLOYEES WERE ALSO FACING THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS SHIFTING TO VIRTUAL LEARNING OR HAD A FAMILY EMPLOYMENT OR HEALTH CRISIS. CONTACT TRACING WAS REQUIRED FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE AND PATIENT WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, 1366 BRONSON EMPLOYEES TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID AN INCREASE OF 56% FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR 2020. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED TO STAFF INCLUDED: CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM): THE BRONSON CISM TEAM PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF EMPLOYEES ACROSS THE SYSTEM. THE TEAM FACILITATED 286 INTERVENTIONS AND SERVED 2,145 INDIVIDUALS THOUGH CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFINGS, DEFUSINGS, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT AND DROP-IN SESSIONS. THE CISM TEAM ALSO PROVIDED CODE LAVENDER CARTS TO UNITS THAT WERE IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE SUPPORT DURING STRESSFUL OR TRAUMATIC SITUATIONS. IN ADDITION TO THESE INTERVENTIONS, THE CISM TEAM ALSO CREATED THE BE WELL TAB ON THE BRONSON INTRANET WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE PAGE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYEES, PROVIDERS AND LEADERS WITH EASY ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION, TOOLS AND SERVICES NEEDED TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE CISM TEAM ALSO ASSISTED WITH THE DEPLOYMENT OF RESPITE ITEMS TO UNITS SUCH AS MASSAGE CHAIRS AND SELF-CARE PACKAGES FOR FRONTLINE STAFF. IN CREATING TOOLS TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCING BURNOUT. RESOURCES SUCH AS RESPITE ROOMS AND RESILIENCE BUDDIES HELPED CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE STAFF FELT SAFE, ACKNOWLEDGED, VALIDATED AND CARED FOR.RESPITE AREAS: RESPITE AREAS AT THE HOSPITALS PROVIDED A RELAXING, RESTORATIVE SPACE THAT STAFF USED TO STEP AWAY, REGROUP AND RE-CENTER. BHF STEPPED FORWARD TO FUND THESE AREAS, UNDERSTANDING THAT CARING FOR PATIENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC IS STRESSFUL AND TAKES AN ADDITIONAL TOLL ON FRONTLINE STAFF. ALL RESPITE AREAS INCLUDE REFRIGERATORS, COFFEEMAKERS, SNACKS, BEVERAGES, PERSONAL CARE AND SUPPORT ITEMS FOR MIND AND BODY.E. COVID-19 VACCINATION DISTRIBUTION:BRONSON DEVELOPED A DASHBOARD TO TRACK THE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF COVID-19 VACCINATIONS TO HELP UNDERSTAND IF DISPARITIES EXISTED IN BRONSON'S SERVICE AREA. FILTERS AVAILABLE FOR GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS ALLOWED US TO IDENTIFY DISPARITIES BASED, NOT JUST ON GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, BUT ALSO BY THE CDC SOCIAL VULNERABILITY INDEX, AGE, RACE, GENDER, ETHNICITY, LANGUAGE, AND FINANCIAL CLASS. RISKS AND COMORBID MEDICAL CONDITIONS WERE ALSO INCLUDED TO ALLOW THE IDENTIFICATION OF POPULATIONS THAT PRESENTED A GREATER RISK OF HOSPITALIZATION OR SEVERE SYMPTOMS FROM A COVID-19 INFECTION. BRONSON PARTNERED WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINES FOR THE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED POPULATIONS AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION. THROUGH A GRANT, SEVERAL CLINICS PROVIDED
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES CONTINUATION: MULTIPLE DOSES AT CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS. AN ADDITIONAL 30 CLINICS WERE HELD BEFORE THE START OF THE GRANT. BRONSON ASSISTED WITH THESE CLINICS BY PROVIDING EITHER STAFF, VACCINES OR VOLUNTEERS. MHA ADVANCING SAFE CARE AWARD WAS AWARDED TO BRONSON FOR OUR COMMUNITY VACCINATION CLINICS. THIS AWARD IDENTIFIES HEALTH SYSTEMS THAT DEMONSTRATE A FIERCE COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING CARE TO DIFFERENT PATIENT POPULATIONS, SHOW EVIDENCE OF AN IMPROVED SAFETY CULTURE, LEAD THE CHARGE FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, AND DEMONSTRATE TRANSPARENCY IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE. WE WORKED DILIGENTLY TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING VACCINATED. BRONSON MEDICAL EXPERTS PARTICIPATED IN HUNDREDS OF MEDIA INTERVIEWS, SEVERAL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS WERE CREATED, AND NUMEROUS PRESS CONFERENCES WERE HELD WITH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CALHOUN, KALAMAZOO AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES. 204,000 PEOPLE TURNED TO BRONSONHEALTH.COM FOR COVID-19 INFORMATION IN 2021 AN INCREASE OF 72.6% OVER 2020. 135,000 OF THEM VISITED THE COVID-19 VACCINE PAGE WHICH LINKED THEM TO MYCHART AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW AND WHERE TO SCHEDULE VACCINE APPOINTMENTS. NUMEROUS VIDEOS WERE CREATED WITH BRONSON'S CEO AND PROVIDERS WHICH PRESENTED FACTS TO HELP DISPEL MYTHS ABOUT VACCINE SAFETY AND EFFICACY. 249 SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES WERE CREATED AND SHARED ACROSS ALL HOSPITAL FACEBOOK PAGES, TWITTER, LINKEDIN AND INSTAGRAM.F. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AHA EQUITY PLEDGE PLAN: BRONSON CREATED AN EQUITY OF CARE FRAMEWORK TO PROVIDE SYSTEM GOALS AND TACTICS FOR THE AHA EQUITY OF CARE PLEDGE. ADDITIONALLY, WE CREATED A HEALTH EQUITY OF CARE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE TO GUIDE THE ORGANIZATION IN THIS WORK. THERE ARE FOUR HEALTH EQUITY OF CARE GOALS: 1) BUILD AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY; 2) INCREASE THE COLLECTION, REPORTING AND ANALYSIS OF ACCURATE SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHIC DATA TO PRIORITIZE AND DETERMINE INTERVENTIONS; 3) IMPROVE OUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS TO MEET THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC NEEDS OF OUR EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS AND FAMILIES; AND 4) INCREASE THE DIVERSITY OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE TO SUPPORT, ASSIST, AND ADVOCATE FOR EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. BRONSON EXPANDED COLLECTION OF RACE, ETHNICITY AND LANGUAGE DATA AND BEGAN STRATIFYING PATIENT EXPERIENCE DATA BY AGE, GENDER, RACE AND ETHNICITY. WE CONTINUE TO IMPROVE OUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS TO MEET THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC NEEDS OF OUR EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN SEVERAL WAYS. WE INCREASED AMBULATORY SELF-SCHEDULING OF INTERPRETERS AND A NEW EQUITY OF CARE COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING MODULE WAS REQUIRED FOR ALL BRONSON EMPLOYEES. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TEAM EDUCATED OVER 2,400 EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS 3,300 PEOPLE IN OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. IN JULY, THE QUALITY OVERSIGHT BOARD COMMITTEE (QOBC) HEARD A STORY FROM A PATIENT THAT ILLUSTRATED AN OPPORTUNITY IN OUR LABOR AND DELIVERY UNIT TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND ADDRESS IMPLICIT BIASES THAT LED TO INEQUITIES IN CARE AND THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE REGARDING PAIN MANAGEMENT. IN LIGHT OF THIS PATIENT STORY, THE QOBC SUBSEQUENTLY REVIEWED. PATIENT EXPERIENCE SURVEYS FROM PATIENTS DISCHARGED FROM BRONSON OB UNITS IDENTIFIED A DISPARITY IN PATIENTS' PERCEPTION OF HOW WELL THEY WERE "INFORMED ABOUT PAIN CONTROL OPTIONS" WHEN COMPARING MEAN SCORES OF WHITE/CAUCASIAN PATIENTS TO NON-WHITE/CAUCASIAN PATIENTS. THERE CONTINUES TO BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE REPRESENTATION WITHIN THE SURVEY RESPONSES; WHITE/CAUCASIAN PATIENTS COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT A HIGHER RATE THAN THEIR ACTUAL OB ENCOUNTERS.RECOGNIZING THAT THE 2020-2022 CHIP FOCUSES ON ADDRESSING PERINATAL HEALTH DISPARITIES, THE QOBC ESTABLISHED A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS RACIAL BIAS IN PAIN ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT AMONG MOTHERS IN LABOR. THE TASK FORCE IS IDENTIFYING CURRENT CLINICAL PRACTICES AND POLICIES FOR PAIN ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF BRONSON LABOR AND DELIVERY PATIENTS AS WELL AS ASSESSING PROVIDER PERCEPTION OF AND PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH PAIN MANAGEMENT ACROSS RACIAL, ETHNIC AND LANGUAGE DIMENSIONS. HEALTH EQUALITY INDEX: IN EARLY 2020 AND CONTINUING FOR 2021, EACH BRONSON ENTITY PARTICIPATED IN THE HEALTH EQUALITY INDEX (HEI) FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS SURVEY SCORES HOSPITALS BASED ON ESTABLISHED CRITERIA FOR LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVE PATIENT SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. THE CRITERIA ARE NON-DISCRIMINATION AND STAFF TRAINING, PATIENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND POLICIES, AND PATIENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THIS BASELINE ASSESSMENT HELPED US IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT AND ESTABLISH A BENCHMARK TO MONITOR PROGRESS TOWARDS CLOSING THE IDENTIFIED GAPS. ADDITIONALLY, HEI PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO A LIBRARY OF RESOURCES AND TRAINING MATERIALS. A GAP ANALYSIS WAS CONDUCTED ON THE 2020 HEI SURVEY AND AN HEI WORKGROUP WAS FORMED WITH THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING, PRIORITIZING AND ADDRESSING THE IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITIES PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE 2022 SURVEY.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number
38-1359087
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)
(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) HOSPITAL HOSPITALITY HOUSE
828 S BURDICK ST
KALAMAZOO,MI49001
38-2540700 501(C)(3) 26,500 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients
(c) Amount of
cash grant
(d) Amount of
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THERE IS NO FORMAL PROCEDURE. GRANTS ARE MADE BY THE ORGANIZATION ON A DISCRETIONARY BASIS FOR PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. GRANTS ARE UNRESTRICTED.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
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
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
1FABI ALAIN
NEUROSURGERY
(i)

(ii)
2,364,234
-------------
0
1,000
-------------
0
24,273
-------------
0
18,675
-------------
0
22,749
-------------
0
2,430,931
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2WIGGINS GREGORY
NEUROSURGERY
(i)

(ii)
2,145,051
-------------
0
1,000
-------------
0
22,147
-------------
0
18,675
-------------
0
22,696
-------------
0
2,209,569
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3MANNS BILL
PRESIDENT AND CEO
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
923,445
0
-------------
417,830
0
-------------
241,338
0
-------------
466,704
0
-------------
17,844
0
-------------
2,067,161
0
-------------
417,830
4KASTEN MICHAEL
SPINE & SCOLIOSIS
(i)

(ii)
1,850,562
-------------
0
82,091
-------------
0
33,979
-------------
0
18,675
-------------
0
23,414
-------------
0
2,008,721
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5ELLWITZ JOSHUA
SPINE & SCOLIOSIS
(i)

(ii)
1,782,692
-------------
0
77,279
-------------
0
21,699
-------------
0
18,675
-------------
0
23,419
-------------
0
1,923,764
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6SYTSMA MARK
SPORTS MEDICINE
(i)

(ii)
1,374,010
-------------
0
80,239
-------------
0
21,077
-------------
0
18,675
-------------
0
23,066
-------------
0
1,517,067
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7EAST REBECCA L
SR VP CFO BHG
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
513,250
0
-------------
179,078
0
-------------
113,430
0
-------------
212,437
0
-------------
17,290
0
-------------
1,035,485
0
-------------
179,078
8LARSON SCOTT MD
SR VP MEDICAL AFFAIRS/CMO
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
538,421
0
-------------
162,458
0
-------------
109,160
0
-------------
185,501
0
-------------
14,172
0
-------------
1,009,712
0
-------------
162,458
9FALAHEE JAMES
SR VP LEGAL & LEG. AFFAIRS
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
476,056
0
-------------
170,273
0
-------------
93,662
0
-------------
193,181
0
-------------
13,959
0
-------------
947,131
0
-------------
170,273
10KARAMCHANDANI MAHESH C
DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
629,048
-------------
0
79,075
-------------
0
28,752
-------------
0
14,400
-------------
0
11,814
-------------
0
763,089
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
11NEELY DENISE
SR VP COO
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
393,510
0
-------------
91,077
0
-------------
25,470
0
-------------
115,068
0
-------------
13,725
0
-------------
638,850
0
-------------
91,077
12REINOEHL SUSAN
SR VP STRATEGY & COMM BHG
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
299,726
0
-------------
109,503
0
-------------
80,219
0
-------------
137,928
0
-------------
6,072
0
-------------
633,448
0
-------------
109,503
13WAY MICHAEL S
SR VP MAT. MGT. & FACILITY
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
275,326
0
-------------
103,320
0
-------------
79,473
0
-------------
131,436
0
-------------
16,520
0
-------------
606,075
0
-------------
103,320
14DAVIDSON SCOTT MD
DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
459,423
-------------
0
88,907
-------------
0
3,071
-------------
0
18,675
-------------
0
16,908
-------------
0
586,984
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
15CHALASANI SRIDHAR MD
DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
442,866
-------------
0
42,510
-------------
0
21,381
-------------
0
14,400
-------------
0
16,828
-------------
0
537,985
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
16SANGALLI-DAVIS CHRISTINE
VP CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICE
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
230,349
0
-------------
42,368
0
-------------
2,805
0
-------------
64,599
0
-------------
8,558
0
-------------
348,679
0
-------------
42,368
17JOHNSON CHERYL
SR VP CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
171,532
0
-------------
15,000
0
-------------
20,822
0
-------------
125,515
0
-------------
7,281
0
-------------
340,150
0
-------------
0
18HAYDEN JOHN
SR VP CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER - FORMER
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
13,935
0
-------------
128,674
0
-------------
108,999
0
-------------
11,504
0
-------------
439
0
-------------
263,551
0
-------------
128,674
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOT DIRECTLY COMPENSATED. SPOUSAL TRAVEL AND HEALTH CLUB DUES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE RECEIVE A 1099 AND THE DUES ARE TREATED AS A TAXABLE FRINGE BENEFIT.
PART I, LINE 3 BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, USES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, COMPENSATION SURVEY AND/OR STUDY AND APPROVAL BY BOARD AND/OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
PART I, LINE 4B: THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN OF A RELATED ENTITY, BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP, AND RECEIVED A DISTRIBUTION FROM OR A VESTED CONTRIBUTION TO THE PLAN: FALAHEE JR., JAMES B $82,956 SERP CONTRIBUTIONS LARSON, SCOTT D $91,959 SERP CONTRIBUTIONS EAST, REBECCA $93,041 SERP CONTRIBUTIONS MANNS, BILL $218,468 SERP CONTRIBUTIONS REINOEHL, SUSAN $59,276 SERP CONTRIBUTIONS WAY, MICHAEL $56,494 SERP CONTRIBUTIONS
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax-Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part , line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part .
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.

SchKMediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number
38-1359087
Part
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer
(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A CITY OF KALAMAZOO HOSPITAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
 
38-6004627 483233NY4 10-25-2016 110,169,643 SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION   X   X   X
B CITY OF KALAMAZOO HOSPITAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
 
38-6004627   02-15-2018 47,975,000 SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION   X   X   X
Part
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 2,580,000 18,435,000    
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 110,169,643 47,975,000    
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 109,279,114      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 890,529 138,250    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
11 Other spent proceeds .............   47,836,750    
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2016 2018
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue of tax-exempt
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2020, a current refunding issue)? ........
  X X          
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue of taxable
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2020, an advance refunding issue)? ........
X     X        
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X          
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X          
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Part
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X        
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............... X     X        
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X          
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X   X          
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X        
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0.250 % 0.250 %    
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 %    
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0.250 % 0.250 %    
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X        
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X        
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........
X   X          
Part
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X X          
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X            
b Exception to rebate? ........   X            
c No rebate due? ......... X              
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....   X   X        
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Part
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X        
b Name of provider ..........  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X        
b Name of provider ..........  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X        
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X          
Part
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?   X   X        
Part
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).
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PART I, BOND ISSUE A, LINE (F) - DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: PROCEEDS OF BOND ISSUE A WERE USED TO ADVANCE REFUND PORTIONS OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS ISSUED OR REISSUED ON 9/28/10.
PART I, BOND ISSUE B, LINE (F) - DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: PROCEEDS OF BOND ISSUE B WERE USED TO CURRENTLY REFUND PORTIONS OF BOND ISSUED ON 4/30/2008. THE BONDS ISSUED ON 4/30/2008 WERE ISSUED TO REFUND, THROUGH A SERIES OF REFUNDINGS, BONDS ORIGINALLY ISSUED PRIOR TO 1/1/2003.
PART II, BOND ISSUE A, LINE 3: TOTAL PROCEEDS OF BOND ISSUE A INCLUDE INVESTMENT EARNINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $363,731.
PART IV, BOND ISSUE A, LINE 2C: DATE THE THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED: 09/30/2020.
PART V: WE HAVE GENERAL WRITTEN PROCEDURES THAT WE WILL COMPLY WITH ALL TAX LAWS.
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Schedule L
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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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) MARLA ATKINSON SPOUSE OF BOARD MEMBER MARK ATKINSON 285,047 TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR BEING AN EMPLOYEE OF BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP   No
(2) STEPHANIE NELSON SISTER-IN-LAW OF BOARD MEMBER SCOTT GIBSON 131,883 TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR BEING AN EMPLOYEE OF BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL   No
(3) NICOLE ATKINSON DAUGHTER OF BOARD MEMBER MARK ATKINSON 71,243 TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR BEING AN EMPLOYEE OF BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL   No
(4) KIMBERLY JAMES DAUGHTER OF BOARD MEMBER BARBARA JAMES 65,371 TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR BEING AN EMPLOYEE OF BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL   No
(5) MELISSA DAVIDSON SPOUSE OF BOARD MEMBER SCOTT DAVIDSON 45,393 TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR BEING AN EMPLOYEE OF BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable
(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed
(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods .......
     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests ....
       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures .....
       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ...
       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( PANTHER ANALYZER ) X 1 30,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 STEVEN J. LINS, M.D. AND SCOTT C. GIBSON, M.D. HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL BRONSON SUBSIDIARIES DUE TO BEING ON BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP (BHG) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL (BMH) AND AS SUCH MEMBER IT ELECTS 10-15 OF THE TOTAL 20-24 MEMBERS OF THE BMH BOARD. COMMUNITY PARTNERS SHALL, AFTER CONSULTING WITH AND SEEKING INPUT FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE OF BHG, APPOINT 6 MEMBERS TO THE BOARD. THE REMAINING 3 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHOULD BE EX OFFICIO, WITH VOTE, AND SHALL CONSIST OF THE PRESIDENT, THE CHIEF OF STAFF, AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHIEF OF THE MEDICAL STAFF OF THE HOSPITAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP (BHG) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL (BMH) AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS OVER THE ACTIONS OF BMH. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE POWER TO: -AMENDMENT, RESTATEMENT, OR REPEAL OF THE HOSPITALS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS. -ADOPTION, EXECUTION, REVOCATION, OR ABANDONMENT OF A PLAN OF DISSOLUTION, MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, REORGANIZATION, OR OTHER MAJOR CHANGE IN CORPORATE STRUCTURE INVOLVING THE HOSPITAL. -SALE, LEASE EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE HOSPITALS PROPERTY AND ASSETS. -ACQUISITION OF ANY OTHER ENTITY OR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE. -ADOPTION OF ALL OPERATING AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BUDGETS. -INCUR OPERATING OR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES WHICH CAUSE AGGREGATE OPERATING OR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO EXCEED BUDGETED AGGREGATES AND/OR THE DOLLAR AMOUNT SPECIFIED BY BHG. -SECURE BORROWINGS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EQUIPMENT LEASES AND PURCHASE MONEY SECURITY INTERESTS APPROVED AS A PART OF A BUDGET. -CHANGE THE MISSION STATEMENT, PURPOSES, OR STRATEGIC GOALS OF THE HOSPITAL. -ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICES OR PROGRAMS. -APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL OR COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT OR ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE SR VP/CFO & CONTROLLER REVIEWS THE 990S. THE SR VP/CFO MET WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON TO REVIEW THE PREPARED FORM 990 AND SCHEDULES PRIOR TO PROVIDING A COPY TO THE FULL FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWED THE PREPARED FORM 990S AT ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON OCTOBER 24, 2022. THE REVIEW WAS LED BY THE SR VP/CFO AND PLANTE MORAN. THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY WERE PROVIDED THE PREPARED FORM 990 FOR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ITS ACCOMPANYING QUESTIONNAIRE ARE REVIEWED, AND REVISED, IF NECESSARY, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL COUNSEL/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND THE BOARDS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE TITLE OF VICE PRESIDENT AND ABOVE ARE COVERED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ANNUALLY COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. ALL COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL COUNSEL/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. DETERMINATIONS AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS ARE MADE BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ACTUAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODYS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION ON THE TRANSACTION IN QUESTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 FOR THE CEO, OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH FUNCTIONS AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP, RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN EXTERNAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT (SULLIVAN, COTTER AND ASSOCIATES) WHO CONDUCTS A THOROUGH COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT SURVEY PROCESS THAT IS USED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT IN CASH COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROVIDED. THIS PROCESS IS DONE ANNUALLY AND WAS UNDER TAKEN IN 2021. THE CONSULTANT USES THREE TO FIVE NATIONAL HEALTHCARE-BASED SURVEYS FOR COMPARABILITY DATA, EACH ONE OF LIKE REVENUE SIZED HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS TO THE BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP. THE CONSULTANT PREPARES A DETAILED REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PAY AND/OR BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS, AND PRESENTS THE INFORMATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (WHEN THE CEOS SURVEY DATA AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PRESENTED, THE CEO AND STAFF ARE EXCUSED FROM THE DELIBERATIONS). AFTER ALL QUESTIONS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ANSWERED, FORMAL MOTIONS ARE PROPOSED, SECONDED AND VOTED ON (FOR ANY PAY ADJUSTMENTS AND FOR RECEIPT OF THE CONSULTANT'S REPORT). AT THE SUBSEQUENT MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CHAIR DISCLOSES THE RESULTS AND APPROVED MOTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY POSTING THEM ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND PROVIDING COPIES ON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, OTHER THAN THE FORM 990, ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOT DIRECTLY COMPENSATED. SPOUSAL TRAVEL AND HEALTH CLUB DUES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE RECEIVE A 1099 AND THE DUES ARE TREATED AS A TAXABLE FRINGE BENEFIT.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: JOINT VENTURE GAIN/(LOSS) 5,320,405. LOSS ON REFUNDED DEBT 0. RELATED PARTY NET ASSET TRANSFER -153,976.
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(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.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1359087
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)BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
601 JOHN STREET

KALAMAZOO,MI49007
38-2418383
PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIARIES MI 501(C)(3) LINE 12C, III-FI N/A
 
No
(2)BRONSON HEALTH FOUNDATION
601 JOHN STREET

KALAMAZOO,MI49007
38-2415081
SUPPORTS HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION MI 501(C)(3) LINE 7 BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
 
 
No
(3)BRONSON LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL
408 HAZEN ST

PAW PAW,MI49079
38-1359218
HOSPITAL MI 501(C)(3) LINE 3 BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
 
 
No
(4)BRONSON COMMONS
23332 RED ARROW HWY

MATTAWAN,MI49071
38-2842451
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY MI 501(C)(3) LINE 10 BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
 
 
No
(5)VBEMS INC
39338 W RED ARROW HWY

PAW PAW,MI49079
38-2745910
AMBULANCE SERVICE MI 501(C)(3) LINE 10 BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
 
 
No
(6)BRONSON PROPERTIES CORPORATION
601 JOHN STREET

KALAMAZOO,MI49007
38-6052573
PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIARIES MI 501(C)(3) LINE 12B, II BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
 
 
No
(7)BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL
300 NORTH AVENUE

BATTLE CREEK,MI49017
38-2776791
HOSPITAL MI 501(C)(3) LINE 3 BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
 
 
No
(8)BRONSON AT HOME
601 JOHN STREET

KALAMAZOO,MI49007
38-3298476
NURSING, HOSPICE, EQUIP SALES MI 501(C)(3) LINE 10 BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
 
 
No
(9)BRONSON SOUTH HAVEN HOSPITAL
955 S BAILEY AVE

SOUTH HAVEN,MI49090
38-1676780
HOSPITAL MI 501(C)(3) LINE 3 BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
 
 
No
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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) HNI LEASING LLC

6212 AMERICAN AVE
PORTAGE,MI49002
38-3638430
SUPPORT SERVICES MI N/A
        No     No  
(2) HOSPITAL NETWORK VENTURES LLC

6212 AMERICAN AVE
PORTAGE,MI49002
38-3302979
SUPPORT SERVICES MI N/A
        No     No  
(3) BRONSON-ACADIA JOINT VENTURE LLC

6100 TOWER CIRCLE STE 1000
FRANKLIN,TN37067
86-2362291
SUPPORT SERVICES TN BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP
 
RELATED       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) BRONSON MANAGEMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

601 JOHN STREET
KALAMAZOO,MI49007
38-2415032
OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES MI N/A
C         No
(2) BRONSON LIFESTYLE IMPROVEMENT AND RESEARCH CENTER

601 JOHN STREET
KALAMAZOO,MI49007
38-3552556
REHABILIATION SERVICES MI N/A
C         No
(3) WESTLEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

301 JOHN STREET
KALAMAZOO,MI49007
38-3619232
REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP MI N/A
C         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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
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
Yes
 
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





Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Page 4
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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021

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