Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||||
| (A)
Albany Medical Center Hospital |
141338307 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 179,924,737 | |
| (B)
Albany Medical College |
141338310 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 28,861,625 | |
| (C)
Albany Medical Center Kidskeller |
222635792 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| (D)
Albany Medical Center Foundation |
146023119 | 7 | Yes | 0 | 348,373 | |
| (E)
Columbia Memorial Hospital |
141338373 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 2,575,054 | |
| (F)
Kaaterskill Commons Inc |
205700964 | 7 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| (G)
Saratoga Hospital |
141338547 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 6,621,699 | |
| (H)
Glens Falls Hospital |
141338413 | 3 | Yes | 0 | 1,453,989 | |
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Total 8
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219,785,477 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(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 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(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.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 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 | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| 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. | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 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..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Part IV, Section D, Line 3: Role The Organization's Supported Orgs. Played | Each of Albany Med Health Systems directly supported organizations either (1) appoints one or more members of Albany Med Health Systems board, or (2) has at least one officer or director that sits on Albany Med Health Systems board which, as a result, gives each supported organization a significant voice in the Systems investment policies and in directing the use of the Systems income or assets at all times during the tax year. |
| Part IV, Section E, Line 2a: Identify Supported Orgs. and Explain How Activities Furthered Exempt Pu | Albany Med Health System supports the following organizations: Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany Medical College, Albany Medical Center Kidskeller, Albany Medical Center Foundation, Inc., The Columbia Memorial Hospital, Kaaterskill Commons, Inc., The Saratoga Hospital, and Glens Falls Hospital. The Albany Med Health System directly furthers the exempt purposes of these supported organizations by coordinating their activities and engaging in overall planning, policy development, budgeting, resource allocation, and administrative support (including accounting and finance, risk management, legal and compliance) for these organizations. These activities constitute substantially all of Albany Med Health Systems activities. |
| Part IV, Section E, Line 2b: Reasons For The Organization's Position | The activities described in Line 2a constitute activities that, but for Albany Med Health Systems involvement, would have had to be carried on by the supported organizations themselves, either on their own behalf or to act together as an integrated hospital system. In other words, management oversight, budgeting, resource allocation, policy development, and administrative functions such as accounting and finance, risk management, legal and compliance are all activities that Albany Med Health Systems supported organizations would have to carry out themselves were it not for the System. |
| Software ID: | 21013475 |
| Software Version: | 2021v4.1 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Statement Note 1 | KPMG LLP is the paid preparer of this return. Albany Medical Center is not the paid preparer however due to a software limitation we are unable to change the firm name, EIN, address, and phone number in the software. All other information besides firm name, EIN, address, and phone number presented in the Paid Preparer section is correct. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Materials Management: Centralized supply related operations for the Albany Med Health System. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Other Administrative Support Services: The Albany Med Health System coordinates planning, financial, information and policy direction for our affiliated exempt organizations.Covid-19 Impact: The Covid pandemic has taken its toll in ways few could have predicted.As it did to all health care organizations across the U.S., throughout 2021, the coronavirus presented another year of significant challenges to the Albany Med Health System.While vaccinations, therapies, and treatments became more broadly available during the year, surges of the virus resulted in unexpected, complex effects. The Albany Med Health System was affected similarly to the rest of the healthcare industry, but perhaps more so because of our role as a referral center for a 25-county region.Substantial financial and operational impacts included: Significant expense challenges Continuing a trend from 2020, expenses were exacerbated by numerous waves of Covid-19. Our number of inpatient cases remained high, resulting in an increase in the related cost of care and the need for additional staff and supplies. Supply costs increased due to shortages, and travel agency services were leveraged to meet patient demand and a workforce shortage, while travel labor rates rose steeply. Revenue challenges During 2021, although a financial rebound was attempting to occur, it was stalled by staffing shortages, resulting in both an inability to meet demand and a backlog of visits and procedures. Additionally, the need to rely on agency services to assist with staffing and the rising expenses described above also contributed to revenue challenges, particularly toward the end of the year. Major operational challenges The System experienced operational challenges similar to other hospitals and health systems. The demand for additional staff, PPE, and other equipment continued in 2021. Difficulty placing patients ready for discharge frequently occurred, which resulted in an increased length of stay. This, in turn, not only exaggerated staffing shortages, but impacted our ability to accept patient transfers. Workforce challenges The Great Resignation, which began in the Spring of 2021, has had a severe impact on all healthcare organizations, and the Albany Med Health System was no exception. Nurses and other critical care staff began leaving in record numbers; our System turned to for-profit temporary staffing agencies, which began charging rates well beyond pre-pandemic levels. In September 2021, our System lost additional staff due to resignations and terminations spurred by New York States Covid-19 vaccination requirement. And throughout the year, the quarantine of Covid-positive staff members contributed to workforce shortages, as well.Covid 19 Response: As regional providers of care, the hospitals of Albany Med Health System continuously sought ways to assist our region's residents in 2021: The provision of targeted care to address the range of health needs and challenges presented by those infected with the Covid-19 virus. Comprehensive emergent care for our most vulnerable patients, including those in need of ventilator support. Continued availability of Covid-19 therapies. Continuation of, and expansion of, telehealth services across the System to allow patients and the community continued access to providers. Expanded hours for Covid-19 testing for staff. Continued research and evaluation efforts related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The studies have gleaned valuable information and will have meaning for future disease outbreaks and similar medical crises. Routine revision of internal Covid-19 policies and guidelines, including visitation guidelines, employee Covid testing, and current practices, based on the most current CDC and New York State guidance. Dissemination of important information to keep our community updated on Covid-19. The number of visits to the Covid-19 pages of each of our hospitals websites were substantial, helping meet the communitys need for accurate, current information on the pandemic. The System also played a lead role, working with all local hospitals in our region, to track and measure Covid-19 rates on a daily basis. Albany Medical Center Hospital, the primary entity of the Albany Med Health System, was selected to lead the Capital Region in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, the roll-out of which began in December 2020 and ramped up in 2021. All System hospitals participated in the program. Many members of our workforce helped distribute the vaccine. The Capital Region Vaccine Network was the first regional hub to administer first doses of the vaccine to at least half its population. A powerful, regional advertising campaign continued, undertaken by the System to educate patients and the public about vaccine distribution, information about each of the vaccines, and the importance of being vaccinated. In addition, career fairs and recruitment campaigns increased across the System to help fill positions in patient care. Tactics included YouTube streaming ads, nurse hiring events, open houses, and career fairs. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents | AMHS Certificate of Incorporation was amended 4/12/21; Bylaws were amended effective 1/6/21. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | The Board of Directors, through its Audit Committee, engages a prominent accounting firm, KPMG, to conduct a review of its tax return for compliance with IRS regulations. The Audit Committee engages KPMG as paid preparer to ensure accuracy of filings and raise for discussion issues or concerns that are considered significant. Issues or concerns are raised with management and brought to the attention of the Audit Committee throughout the year as warranted and required. Our process also includes a review of returns by senior management and a presentation and review of the returns at a meeting of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The Board of Directors of the Albany Med Health System adopted a System-wide Conflict of Interest Policy applicable to all entities over which the Albany Med Health System, directly or indirectly, has direction and control. All candidates for Board membership and Board Committee membership receive a copy of the Albany Med Health System Conflict of Interest Policy and a link to the electronic Conflict of Interest questionnaire for completion. Actual or potential conflicts reported are reviewed by the Committee on Audit and Compliance of the Board of Directors and appropriate action is taken to mitigate conflicts.Upon hire, all employees receive compliance education which explains the Conflict of Interest Policy and the requirement to report any actual or potential conflicts. All employees also receive refresher education regarding the Policy and a reminder about the reporting requirement as part of their mandatory annual education. All employees are responsible for notifying System management of any potential conflicts in addition to responding to request for information if requested. Persons holding significant management positions receive a link to the electronic Conflict of Interest questionnaire for completion. Any conflicts which are reported or discovered are reviewed by the Albany Med Health System Corporate Compliance and Audit Department and appropriate action is taken to mitigate the conflict. Employees who violate the Conflict of Interest Policy are subject to corrective action following the authorized administrative and governance processes of the System and its affiliates. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors ("Committee") establishes compensation for the President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization, all Executive Vice Presidents and other top management officials who report directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. The Committee uses professional compensation advisors who are capable of rendering independent advice and independent market surveys. The Committee targets the market median (50th percentile) for cash compensation; benefit programs are intended to be competitive. After the compensation program is determined, the Committee-approved recommendation is forwarded to the Board of Directors for its consideration and approval, and that is contemporaneously substantiated. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Documents are made available upon request. |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | Change in fair value of interest rate swaps = $3493128 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | Effect of adoption of provisions of FASB #158 = $1978017 |
| Form 990 Part VII - Estimate of average hours to related organizations | Hours reported for Board Members, Officers and Key Employees are average work hours related to this organization and its related organizations. Organizations included in this relationship are Albany Med Health System, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany Medical College, Albany Medical Center Foundation, Center for Donation and Transplant, Kidskeller Inc., Better Health for Northeast New York Inc., Columbia Memorial Hospital, Kaaterskill Commons Inc., Columbia Memorial Health Foundation, The Second Show Inc., Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Regional Medical PC, Saratoga Care Inc., Healthcare Partners of Saratoga LTD. (d/b/a Malta Med Emergent Care or MMEC), and Glens Falls Hospital. |
| Software ID: | 21013475 |
| Software Version: | 2021v4.1 |