TY 2021 Form 990

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(1) KEITH HOVAN...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO (UNTIL 1/22)	58.0 ................. 14.5	X	X			2,073,393	0	344,963
(2) RAYFORD KRUGER MD...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 3/22)	41.5 ................. 31.0	X	X			0	1,247,543	45,373
(3) RENEE CLARK...................................................................... EVP/COO (SHG)/ ASST. CLERK	45.0 ................. 27.5		X			1,054,119	0	181,423
(4) WADE BROUGHMAN...................................................................... EVP FIN/CFO & Treasurer	60.0 ................. 12.5		X			1,093,794	0	34,680
(5) MICHAEL COFONE...................................................................... SVP FINANCE (UNTIL 12/21)	60.0 ................. 0.0				X	737,705	0	93,913
(6) STEPHEN CANESSA...................................................................... SVP CHIEF BRAND STRATEGY OFFCR	60.0 ................. 0.0				X	654,570	0	123,263
(7) JAMES FEEN...................................................................... SVP/CIO	60.0 ................. 0.0			X		617,574	0	128,879
(8) LAUREN DESIMON JOHNSON...................................................................... SVP/ CHRO	60.0 ................. 0.0			X		544,116	0	118,013
(9) ILANA FEINERMAN MD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.5 ................. 44.5	X				0	591,757	25,541
(10) JAQUELINE SOMERVILLE...................................................................... SVP/CNO	60.0 ................. 0.0			X		566,658	0	32,358
(11) TONYA JOHNSON...................................................................... VP OPERATIONS	60.0 ................. 0.0			X		390,936	0	38,044
(12) ANA LAUS...................................................................... TRUSTEE (AS OF 1/22)	1.5 ................. 44.5	X				0	408,612	15,780
(13) JAMES WITKOWSKI MD...................................................................... TRUSTEE (UNTIL 12/21)	1.5 ................. 44.5	X				0	363,990	46,863
(14) STEPHEN PIRES...................................................................... SVP INSURANCE & RISK MGMT	60.0 ................. 0.0				X	367,856	0	34,680
(15) ROBERT SWANN...................................................................... VP/ ACNO SLH	60.0 ................. 0.0				X	354,519	0	17,280
(16) JADENE ELDEN...................................................................... VP REVENUE CYCLE	60.0 ................. 0.0				X	329,893	0	1,391
(17) JAY S SCHACHNE MD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.5 ................. 44.5	X				0	6,802	408

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(18) SALMAN BASHIR MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.5 .......................6.0	X		1,100
(19) JASON RUA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.5 .......................7.0	X		0
(20) LOUIS CABRAL........................................................................ CHAIR	2.5 .......................9.0	X	X	0
(21) JAMES JEROME COOGAN........................................................................ Clerk	2.5 .......................7.5	X	X	0
(22) W HUGH M MORTON........................................................................ Trustee	1.5 .......................4.5	X		0
(23) DENNIS J FUSCO........................................................................ Trustee	1.5 .......................4.5	X		0
(24) DONALD G GIUMETTI........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	2.5 .......................10.0	X	X	0
(25) ELIZABETH HUIDEKOPER........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.5 .......................6.0	X		0
(26) CHRISTOPHER HODGSON........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.5 .......................4.5	X		0
(27) HELENA DASILVA HUGHES........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.5 .......................4.5	X		0
(28) JONATHAN L ROUNDS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.5 .......................4.5	X		0
(29) HEIDI A KOSTIN........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.5 .......................4.5	X		0
(30) CARMEN F SYLVESTER........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.5 .......................4.5	X		0

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
CROSS COUNTRY STAFFING, PO BOX 404674 ATLANTA,GA30384	STAFFING	4,660,108
NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERS IN ANESTHES, 68 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD MELVILLE,NY11747	ANESTHESIA SERVICES	6,127,420
SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 65 ALLERTON STREET BOSTON,MA02119	CONSTRUCTION	18,171,905
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, PO BOX 740709 ATLANTA,GA30374	LAB SERVICES	5,369,020
CANNON COCHRAN MANAGEMENT SERVICE, PO BOX 2205 INDIANAPOLIS,IN46206	MANAGEMENT SERVICES	5,134,297
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 159

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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

Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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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)		(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)		(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

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

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

Public support percentage for 2021 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2020 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2021. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3 % or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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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)		(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)		(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.)..

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

Public support percentage for 2021 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2020 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2021 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2020 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2021. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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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

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.

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).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

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.

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) .

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

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

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

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

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.

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.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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?

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).

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.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

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.

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.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

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.

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.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	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

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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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.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule A (Form 990) 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

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2

Name of organization Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

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Name of organization Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc		Employer identification number 22-2592333

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)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

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Name of organization Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc			Employer identification number 22-2592333
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

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

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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

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

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2018	(b) 2019	(c) 2020	(d) 2021	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Yes

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Yes

188,572

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

188,572

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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PART II-B, LINE 1, LOBBYING ACTIVITIES	DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, SOUTHCOAST RETATINED SEPARATE CONSULTANTS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL TO MONITOR HEALTH CARE RELATED ISSUES AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF SOUTHCOAST HEALTH. AT THE STATE LEVEL, OUR STATE CONSULTANTS WORKED WITH OUR LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ON THE SENATE AND HOUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILL, THE STATE BUDGET AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS, REGULATORY CHANGES, MEDICAID/DSH REIMBURSEMENT RATES, TELEHEALTH, THE 1115 WAIVER, THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, SURPLUS MEDICAID FUNDING AND COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELIEF. OUR CONSULTANT FOR FEDERAL MATTERS WORKED WITH OUR FEDERAL DELEGATION ON MEDICARE DSH FUNDING, THE RURAL FLOOR WAGE INDEX, CHANGES IMPACTED BY THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, PREVENTING MEDICARE SEQUESTRATION CUTS, 340B AND CARES ACT FUNDING.
PART II-B, LINE 1G	DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, OUR STATE CONSULTANTS MONITORED AND COMMUNICATED WITH OUR STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REGARDING THE SENATE AND HOUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLS, AND THE STATE BUDGET AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS. THEY ALSO MONITORED AND/OR SHARED SOUTHCOAST'S CONCERNS ON TOPICAL HEALTHCARE ISSUES, MEDICAID FUNDING/REIMBURSEMENTS, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS, ARPA FUNDING, AND COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELIEF.

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Explanation

PART II-B, LINE 1, LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, SOUTHCOAST RETATINED SEPARATE CONSULTANTS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL TO MONITOR HEALTH CARE RELATED ISSUES AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF SOUTHCOAST HEALTH. AT THE STATE LEVEL, OUR STATE CONSULTANTS WORKED WITH OUR LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ON THE SENATE AND HOUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILL, THE STATE BUDGET AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS, REGULATORY CHANGES, MEDICAID/DSH REIMBURSEMENT RATES, TELEHEALTH, THE 1115 WAIVER, THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, SURPLUS MEDICAID FUNDING AND COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELIEF. OUR CONSULTANT FOR FEDERAL MATTERS WORKED WITH OUR FEDERAL DELEGATION ON MEDICARE DSH FUNDING, THE RURAL FLOOR WAGE INDEX, CHANGES IMPACTED BY THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, PREVENTING MEDICARE SEQUESTRATION CUTS, 340B AND CARES ACT FUNDING.

PART II-B, LINE 1G

DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, OUR STATE CONSULTANTS MONITORED AND COMMUNICATED WITH OUR STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REGARDING THE SENATE AND HOUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLS, AND THE STATE BUDGET AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS. THEY ALSO MONITORED AND/OR SHARED SOUTHCOAST'S CONCERNS ON TOPICAL HEALTHCARE ISSUES, MEDICAID FUNDING/REIMBURSEMENTS, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS, ARPA FUNDING, AND COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELIEF.

Schedule C (Form 990) 2021

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

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 ........

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? ............

Yes No

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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

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)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

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 ....	93,983,066	82,482,495	78,807,606	81,441,455	76,128,987
b	Contributions ...	3,353,669	877,424	2,071,400	937,387	4,163,541
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-14,829,340	14,753,265	5,949,361	2,768,034	4,588,968
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	8,156,755	4,130,118	4,345,872	6,339,270	3,440,041
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	74,350,640	93,983,066	82,482,495	78,807,606	81,441,455

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

68.000 %

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

32.000 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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 .....	10,196,962		10,196,962
b	Buildings ....	467,138,803	298,459,720	168,679,083
c	Leasehold improvements	2,577,022	1,162,132	1,414,890
d	Equipment ....	443,585,828	309,586,391	133,999,437
e	Other .....	25,870,719		25,870,719
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				340,161,091

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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) CASH INVESTMENTS	1,642,223	F
(B) PRIVATE EQUITY	8,784,032	F
(C) MULTISTRATEGY HEDGE FUNDS	24,223,710	F
(D) BENEFICIAL INT IN PERP TRUSTS	39,174,656	F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	73,824,621

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.)

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)OTHER ASSETS				26,920,112
(2)DUE FORM AFFILIATES				22,224,784
(3)OTHER RECEIVABLES				16,468,480
(4)RIGHT OF USE ASSETS OPERATING				24,971,144
(5)RIGHT OF USE ASSETS FINANCING				188,291
(6)UNBILLED RECEIVABLES				30,699
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				90,803,510

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	0
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	55,046,869
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
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
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
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

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
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

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 V, LINE 4	SHG'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF INCOME TO SUPPORT SHG'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN SHG'S SERVICE AREA.
PART X, LINE 2	SHG ADOPTED FIN48 IN FISCAL YEAR 2008. THERE IS NO FOOTNOTE DISCLOSURE IN SHS' FISCAL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SINCE THE ADOPTION OF FIN 48 WAS NOT MATERIAL.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2021

Additional Data

Software ID:
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. 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
Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 GOLF EVENT (event type)	(b) Event #2 GALA DINNER (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	170,450	155,465	49,962	375,877
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	140,750	105,465	42,939	289,154
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	29,700	50,000	7,023	86,723

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .	7,521		9,512	17,033
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .		31,625		31,625
7	Food and beverages . . .		77,741		77,741
8	Entertainment . . . .		6,223		6,223
9	Other direct expenses . . .	1,300	60,277		61,577
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				194,199
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				-107,476

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990) 2021

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Hospitals

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

Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

Part I

Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost

Yes

Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a . . . .

Yes

If "Yes," was it a written policy? ......................

Yes

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.

Applied uniformly to all hospital facilities Applied uniformly to most hospital facilities Generally tailored to individual hospital facilities

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.

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:

Yes

100% 150% 200% Other %

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: . . . . . . . .

Yes

200% 250% 300% 350% 400% Other %

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.

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"? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

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

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount? . . . . . .

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.

Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost

Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs		(a) Number of activities or programs (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) . . .		8,152,767	2,554,805	5,597,962	0.570 %
b	Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .		210,513,568	168,012,458	42,501,110	4.330 %
c	Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .
d	Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .		218,666,335	170,567,263	48,099,072	4.900 %
Other Benefits
e	Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).	18	7,512,132	499,843	7,012,289	0.710 %
f	Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .	5	7,154,246	0	7,154,246	0.730 %
g	Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .	5	7,251,971	2,098,159	5,153,812	0.530 %
h	Research (from Worksheet 7) .
i	Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .	3	40,155	0	40,155
j	Total. Other Benefits . .	31	21,958,504	2,598,002	19,360,502	1.970 %
k	Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .	31	240,624,839	173,165,265	67,459,574	6.870 %

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)	(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	2	112,595	0	112,595	0.010 %
3	Community support	3	36,450	0	36,450
4	Environmental improvements
5	Leadership development and training for community members
6	Coalition building	1	1,000	0	1,000
7	Community health improvement advocacy	1	14,250	0	14,250
8	Workforce development
9	Other	2	6,000	0	6,000
10	Total	9	170,295	0	170,295	0.010 %

Part III

Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices

Section A. Bad Debt Expense

Yes

Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Healthcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................

Yes

Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount. ......

7,527,418

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. ......

2,857,394

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

Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....

409,346,536

Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....

492,406,998

Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........

-83,060,462

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:

Cost accounting system Cost to charge ratio Other

Section C. Collection Practices

Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........

Yes

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 .........................

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

Schedule H (Form 990) 2021

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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)					Other (describe)
1	SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP INC 101 Page Street New Bedford,MA02740 http://www.southcoast.org/ V113	X	X	X	ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL

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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)

	SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP INC
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):

Yes

Community Health Needs Assessment

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?........................

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...............

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......................

Yes

If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):

A definition of the community served by the hospital facility

Demographics of the community

Existing health care facilities and resources within the community that are available to respond to the health needs of the community

How data was obtained

The significant health needs of the community

Primary and chronic disease needs and other health issues of uninsured persons, low-income persons, and minority groups

The process for identifying and prioritizing community health needs and services to meet the community health needs

The process for consulting with persons representing the community’s interests

The impact of any actions taken to address the significant health needs identified in the hospital facility's prior CHNA(s)

Other (describe in Section C)

Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 21

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 .................

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..................................

Yes

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. ............................

Yes

Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?..............

Yes

If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):

Hospital facility’s website (list url): SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C

Other website (list url):

Made a paper copy available for public inspection without charge at the hospital facility

Other (describe in Section C)

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. ..............

Yes

Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 19

Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?.........

Yes

If "Yes" (list url): SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C

If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ......

10b

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

If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........

12b

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)

	SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP INC
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Yes

Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:

Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care?

Yes

If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:

Federal poverty guidelines (FPG), with FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care of 150.%
and FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care of 300.%

Income level other than FPG (describe in Section C)

Asset level

Medical indigency

Insurance status

Underinsurance discount

Residency

Other (describe in Section C)

Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?.................

Yes

Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?...................

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):

Described the information the hospital facility may require an individual to provide as part of his or her application

Described the supporting documentation the hospital facility may require an individual to submit as part of his or
her application

Provided the contact information of hospital facility staff who can provide an individual with information about the
FAP and FAP application process

Provided the contact information of nonprofit organizations or government agencies that may be sources of
assistance with FAP applications

Other (describe in Section C)

Was widely publicized within the community served by the hospital facility?........

Yes

If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):

The FAP was widely available on a website (list url):

SEE SCH H, PART V, SECT C

The FAP application form was widely available on a website (list url):

SEE SCH H, PART V, SECT C

A plain language summary of the FAP was widely available on a website (list url):
SEE SCH H, PART V, SECT C

The FAP was available upon request and without charge (in public locations in the hospital facility and by mail)

The FAP application form was available upon request and without charge (in public locations in the hospital facility
and by mail)

A plain language summary of the FAP was available upon request and without charge (in public locations in the
hospital facility and by mail)

Individuals were notified about the FAP by being offered a paper copy of the plain language summary of the FAP, by
receiving a conspicuous written notice about the FAP on their billing statements, and via conspicuous public displays or
other measures reasonably calculated to attract patients' attention

Notified members of the community who are most likely to require financial assistance about availability of the FAP

The FAP, FAP application form, and plain language summary of the FAP were translated into the primary language(s)
spoken by LEP populations

Other (describe in Section C)

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Billing and Collections

	SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP INC
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Yes

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?..................................

Yes

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:

Reporting to credit agency(ies)

Selling an individual’s debt to another party

Deferring, denying, or requiring a payment before providing medically necessary care due to nonpayment of a previous
bill for care covered under the hospital facility's FAP

Actions that require a legal or judicial process

Other similar actions (describe in Section C)

None of these actions or other similar actions were permitted

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?............

If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:

Reporting to credit agency(ies)

Selling an individual’s debt to another party

Deferring , denying, or requiring a payment before providing medically necessary care due to nonpayment of a previous
bill for care covered under the hospital facility's FAP

Actions that require a legal or judicial process

Other similar actions (describe in Section C)

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):

Provided a written notice about upcoming ECAs (Extraordinary Collection Action) and a plain language summary of the
FAP at least 30 days before initiating those ECAs (if not, describe in Section C)

Made a reasonable effort to orally notify individuals about the FAP and FAP application process (if not, describe in
Section C)

Processed incomplete and complete FAP applications (if not, describe in Section C)

Made presumptive eligibility determinations (if not, describe in Section C)

Other (describe in Section C)

None of these efforts were made

Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care

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?..................

Yes

If "No," indicate why:

The hospital facility did not provide care for any emergency medical conditions

The hospital facility’s policy was not in writing

The hospital facility limited who was eligible to receive care for emergency medical conditions (describe in Section C)

Other (describe in Section C)

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)

	SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP INC
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Yes

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.

The hospital facility used a look-back method based on claims allowed by Medicare fee-for-service during a prior 12-month period

The hospital facility used a look-back method based on claims allowed by Medicare fee-for-service and all private health insurers that pay claims to the hospital facility during a prior 12-month period

The hospital facility used a look-back method based on claims allowed by Medicaid, either alone or in combination with
Medicare fee-for-service and all private health insurers that pay claims to the hospital facility during a prior 12-month
period

The hospital facility used a prospective Medicare or Medicaid method

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? ...............................

If "Yes," explain in Section C.

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? ...........................

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
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3E	AS A COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM, SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEM CONTINUALLY STRIVES TO IDENTIFY THE PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO ENSURE THAT ITS SERVICES ARE ALIGNED WITH THESE NEEDS. THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT ASSISTS WITH THIS GOAL BY DOCUMENTING THE MAJOR DEMOGRAPHIC, SOCIOECONOMIC, AND HEALTH TRENDS AMONG SOUTHCOAST RESIDENTS AND BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP INFORMATION-DRIVEN PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF SOUTHCOAST RESIDENTS. ALL SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED IN THE CHNA.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5	IN OCTOBER 2022 SOUTHCOAST COMPLETED THE THREE-YEAR COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON ADDRESSING HEALTH EQUITY ISSUES IN AND AROUND THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE. THE CHNA DOCUMENTS THE MAJOR DEMOGRAPHIC, SOCIOECONOMIC, AND HEALTH TRENDS AMONG SOUTH COAST RESIDENTS, WITH THE GOAL OF THE ASSESSMENT TO INFORM DATA-DRIVEN OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES THAT CAN BE USED TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF SOUTH COAST RESIDENTS. OUR NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH SPRINGLINE RESEARCH GROUP, WHO COMPLETED A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA. THE ANALYSIS IS ENHANCED BY QUALITATIVE DATA GATHERED THROUGH STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS AND SURVEYS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. (E-I) THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE CHNA IS TO PRIORITIZE THE REGION'S HEALTH ISSUES USING A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT EXAMINES HEALTH DATA, LEVERAGES THE EXPERTISE OF KEY INFORMANTS, AND INCORPORATES COMMUNITY VIEWS. 23 KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WERE HELD TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO REPRESENT THE BROAD INTEREST OF THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. COMMUNITY MEMBER WHO SERVES ON PFAC/CBAC BROWN UNIVERSITY FATHER BILL'S AND MAINSPRING UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CECD) INTERCHURCH COUNCIL OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD (ICC) GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER UNITED NEIGHBORS OF FALL RIVER SER JOBS FOR PROGRESS VETERANS TRANSITION HOUSE MARION INSTITUTE PEOPLE ACTING IN COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS (PACE) FALL RIVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT STEPPINGSTONE IMMIGRANTS ASSISTANCE CENTER (IAC) NEW BEDFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SOUTHCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PEOPLE INCORPORATED GREATER FALL RIVER FOOD PANTRY FALL RIVER HOUSING AUTHORITY IN ADDITION TO KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS, A COMMUNITY SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED IN COOPERATION WITH THE FALL RIVER AND NEW BEDFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO DETERMINE THE TOP HEALTH ISSUES AND OBSTACLES AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS. A TOTAL OF 1,255 SURVEYS WERE COMPLETED, WITH THE MAJORITY BEING COMPLETED BY NEW BEDFORD RESIDENTS. OVER TWO THIRDS OF RESPONDENTS (66.8%) WERE HISPANIC AND 68.9% WERE WOMEN. THE AGE COHORTS WERE RELATIVELY BALANCED. MOST RESPONDENTS WERE IN THE LOWER MEDIAN INCOME BRACKET, WITH 63.8% HAVING A MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME BELOW $25,000. NEARLY TWENTY-NINE PERCENT (28.9%) REPORT THAT THEY PRIMARILY SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH; 80.1% OF THESE RESPONDENTS SPEAK SPANISH. AN ONLINE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDER (HSSP) SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW BEDFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE FALL RIVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO FURTHER IDENTIFY AND UNDERSTAND THE REGION'S PRIMARY HEALTH ISSUES AND CHALLENGES. A TOTAL OF 200 SURVEYS WERE COMPLETED. THE MAJORITY OF RESPONDENTS WERE EITHER REPRESENTATIVES OF A NON-PROFIT/SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY (47%) OR A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER (25%) THESE ORGANIZATIONS SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITIES. THESE ORGANIZATIONS SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITIES.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A	SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP, INC. CONDUCTS ITS CHNA WITH SOUTHCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B	SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP, INC. COLLABORATES WITH SPRINGLINE RESEARCH GROUP.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7A	HTTPS://WWW.SOUTHCOAST.ORG/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2022/09/SOUTHCOAST-HEALTH-CH NA-2022.PDF
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D	OUR NEEDS ASSESSMENT IS WIDELY SHARED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND IS OFTEN USED IN GRANT WRITING AND COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING. IN FY22, OUR NEEDS ASSESSMENT DATA WAS SHARED WITH AND UTILIZED BY: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD COASTLINE ELDERLY GREATER NEW BEDFORD ALLIES FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS (CHNA 26) GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IMMIGRANTS ASSISTANCE CENTER (IAC) INTER CHURCH COUNCIL (ICC) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SE MA NEW BEDFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT - COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE NEW BEDFORD HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP PARTNERS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY (CHNA 25) SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (SRTA) VETERANS TRANSITION HOUSE UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD YMCA SOUTHCOAST
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10A	HTTPS://WWW.SOUTHCOAST.ORG/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2023/04/FY22-FY24-IMP-STRATE GY.PDF
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11	COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN SOUTHCOAST'S COMMUNITY BENEFITS STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN WAS FIRST FORMULATED IN 1998 AS THE RESULT OF AN EXTENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND SINCE IS UPDATED ANNUALLY. THE 2022 CHNA WILL SERVE AS THE BLUEPRINT FOR THE NEXT THREE ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH BENEFITS IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. SOUTHCOAST HEALTH'S COMMUNITY HEALTH BENEFITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CBAC) WILL ENGAGE IN AN ONGOING EVALUATION OF PROGRESS MADE ON THE SHORT- AND LONG-TERM GOALS OF THE ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY, RECOMMENDING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PLAN AS NEEDED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT AND ADVANCE THE HEALTH-RELATED NEEDS OF THE POPULATIONS TO BE SERVED. THROUGH THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS, FIVE PRIORITY HEALTH ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BASED ON THE AVAILABLE HEALTH DATA, SURVEYS OF PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND INTERVIEWS WITH KEY COMMUNITY LEADERS. THESE PRIORITIES ARE: 1. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (SUB-CATEGORIES: SOCIAL MOBILITY, INCOME, EDUCATION): ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CAN BE DEFINED AS THE ABILITY OF A PERSON TO REACH THEIR PERSONAL POTENTIAL. OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES HAVING ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO MAINTAINING A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, SUCH AS EDUCATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HEALTHY FOODS, CHILDCARE, AND STABLE EMPLOYMENT. UNFORTUNATELY, MANY ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND STRUCTURAL BARRIERS PREVENT SOME SOUTH COAST RESIDENTS FROM ACHIEVING THEIR POTENTIAL. THESE INCLUDE OBSTACLES SUCH AS CONCENTRATED POVERTY, RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, LOW WAGES, UNEQUAL EDUCATIONAL ACCESS, AND LACK OF QUALITY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDHOOD LEARNING. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BEGINS WITH DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR FAMILIES TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY STABLE SO THEY CAN BETTER SUPPORT HEALTHY CHILDREN AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. ABOVE ALL, IT REQUIRES A COORDINATED EFFORT AMONG THE MANY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO LESSEN THE IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON THE SOUTH COAST. POVERTY IS A MAJOR SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF HEALTH. THOSE IN POVERTY OFTEN HAVE LESS OPPORTUNITY AND LESS ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT CAN ASSIST IN IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING ONE'S HEALTH. RESOURCES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING STATUS, HEALTH CARE OPPORTUNITIES, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ARE ALL LESS ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY. 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (SUB-CATEGORIES: MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER + NAS, YOUTH TRAUMA): MENTAL HEALTH EMERGED THROUGHOUT THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AS ONE OF THE REGION'S MOST PROMINENT HEALTH ISSUE. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXAMINES HOW A PERSON'S HABITS AFFECT THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. THIS INCLUDES BEHAVIORS RELATED TO NUTRITION, EXERCISE, SMOKING, SLEEP, AND STRESS. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IS ALSO A BLANKET TERM THAT INCLUDES MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. AS ONE MIGHT EXPECT, COVID-19 EXACERBATED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES SIGNIFICANTLY, WITH THREE PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES STRESSED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROVIDERS: (1) THE SHORTAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, (2) THE OVERALL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY THE SHORTAGE OF BEDS, AND (3) EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH, INCLUDING ISSUES OF ACCESS AND STIGMA. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) CONTINUES TO BE IDENTIFIED AS A MAJOR CHALLENGE IN THE REGION, PARTICULARLY IN TERMS OF THE LINKS BETWEEN SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, POVERTY, AND HOMELESSNESS. THE REGION HAD 205 CONFIRMED OPIOID-RELATED DEATHS IN 2021. NOT ONLY IS THIS THE GREATEST ANNUAL NUMBER OF OPIOID-RELATED DEATHS SINCE 2013, BUT THE NUMBER OF DEATHS HAS INCREASED STEADILY SINCE 2013. ANOTHER OUTCOME OF THE OPIOID CRISIS IS THE RATE OF NEWBORNS BORN WITH NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME (NAS). NAS IS A GROUP OF CONDITIONS THAT BABIES EXPERIENCE AFTER BEING EXPOSED TO NARCOTICS IN THE WOMB. INFANTS BORN WITH NAS CAN HAVE LOW BIRTH WEIGHT, RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, FEEDING DIFFICULTY, TREMORS, INCREASED IRRITABILITY, DIARRHEA, AND OCCASIONALLY SEIZURES. ALTHOUGH DATA ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, IT IS CLEAR THAT THE OPIOID CRISIS IS IMPACTING NEWBORNS IN SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AT A GREATER RATE THAN ELSEWHERE IN THE STATE. 3. HOUSING (SUB-CATEGORIES: HOMELESSNESS, STABILITY, AFFORDABILITY): HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IS A SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF HEALTH. A LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONTRIBUTES TO HOUSING INSTABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS, BOTH OF WHICH ARE STRONG PREDICTORS OF POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES. HOUSING EMERGED AS A PRIMARY ISSUE OF CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS, WITH MANY STAKEHOLDERS CONSISTENTLY IDENTIFYING HOUSING AS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANT THAT AFFECTS THE LARGEST NUMBER OF THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. OVERALL, STAKEHOLDERS ARE CLEAR THAT HOUSING CHALLENGES HAVE BEEN MADE WORSE BY COVID-19, ALTHOUGH THE PANDEMIC PRIMARILY WORSENED EXISTING HOUSING ISSUES. THE REGION'S HOUSING ISSUE IS PRIMARILY TWOFOLD: THE FOCUS IN THE REGION'S CITIES IS LARGELY ON RISING RENTS AND ITS IMPLICATION ON THE WORKING POOR AND PEOPLE ON FIXED INCOMES. CONVERSELY, THE ISSUE IN MANY OF THE AREA'S SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES IS FOCUSED ON THE SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN SINGLE-FAMILY HOME PRICES. THIS DYNAMIC IS CREATING ISSUES FOR SENIORS WHO WANT TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES BUT WHO ARE "HOUSE RICH, CASH POORFOR YOUNGER FAMILIES WHO LEAVE THE REGION BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD HOMES IN THE AREA. HOUSING INSECURITY DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND SENIORS. THIS TREND IS EVIDENT IN FALL RIVER AND NEW BEDFORD WHERE WHITE HOUSEHOLDS ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE BURDENED BY HOUSING COSTS THAN THEIR NEIGHBORS. NOTABLY, LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ARE PRIMARILY RENTERS, AND THIS GROUP IS MORE LIKELY TO HAVE EXPERIENCED A JOB LOSS DURING THE PANDEMIC BECAUSE THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO WORK IN THE INDUSTRIES IMPACTED THE HARDEST BY THE PANDEMIC, EITHER BECAUSE OF LAYOFFS OR THE INABILITY TO WORK REMOTELY. COMMUNITY LEADERS IDENTIFIED HOMELESSNESS AS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE IN THE REGION, WHICH IS PARTLY AN OUTCOME OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGE. MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER, WHICH ARE HIGHLY PREVALENT AMONG THE HOMELESS POPULATION, ARE ALSO KEY FACTORS IN THE HOMELESSNESS EQUATION. OFTEN, EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN COMBINATION WITH THESE ISSUES CREATES CHALLENGES FOR ENTERING SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. IN ADDITION, THE ASSESSMENT CAPTURED THAT THE USE OF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IS OFTEN THEIR PRIMARY MEANS OF ACCESSING HEALTH CARE. IN DOING SO, COMMUNITY LEADERS POINT OUT THAT THE HOMELESS ONLY ENGAGE WITH THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WHEN THEY ARE EXPERIENCING A HEALTH CRISIS. THUS, NOT ONLY IS THERE CONCERN THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS DO NOT RECEIVE PREVENTIVE CARE, BUT ALSO THAT THEY DO NOT RECEIVE ADEQUATE FOLLOW-UP ON THEIR HEALTH ISSUES. 4. WELLNESS & CHRONIC DISEASE (SUB-CATEGORIES: UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS, HEALTH OUTCOMES, PREVENTION): FOR MANY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS FIT WITHIN A LARGER FRAMEWORK OF OBLIGATIONS, RANGING FROM ISSUES SUCH AS HOUSING, FINANCES, AND CHILDCARE, TO TRANSPORTATION, EMPLOYMENT, IMMIGRATION, AND SAFETY. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES CREATE OBSTACLES TO MAINTAINING OVERALL HEALTH AND TO ADOPTING HEALTHY HABITS THAT HELP TO PREVENT OR MANAGE DISEASE. UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS LEAD TO POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES. TOBACCO USE, PHYSICAL INACTIVITY, AND POOR NUTRITION CONTRIBUTE TO PREVENTABLE CHRONIC DISEASES SUCH AS DIABETES, CANCER, HEART DISEASE, AND LUNG DISEASE. WHILE SOME CHRONIC CONDITIONS ARE A RESULT OF BEHAVIOR OR GENETICS, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS CAN ALSO ELEVATE THE RISK OF CONTRACTING CHRONIC DISEASES. HEALTH PROVIDERS CAUTION THAT WHILE EDUCATING RESIDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING HEALTHY AND WAYS TO ACHIEVE GOOD HEALTH, IT IS EQUALLY NECESSARY TO DISMANTLE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT MANY PEOPLE FROM ACCESSING THE SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO BE HEALTHY THAT CONTRIBUTES TO HEALTH INEQUITIES. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) DEFINES FOOD INSECURITY AS A LACK OF CONSISTENT ACCESS TO ENOUGH FOOD FOR AN ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFE. THE USDA ESTIMATES THAT IN 2021, 33.8 MILLION AMERICANS LIVED IN FOOD INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS AND 8.6 MILLION ADULTS LIVED IN HOUSEHOLDS WITH VERY LOW FOOD SECURITY. THESE RATES ARE HIGHER FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN OR HISPANIC DESCENT. WHILE FOOD INSECURITY IS CLOSELY LINKED TO POVERTY, PEOPLE ABOVE THE POVERTY LINE CAN EXPERIENCE FOOD INSECURITY, WHICH WAS ESPECIALLY EVIDENT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. PEOPLE WHO ARE FOOD INSECURE ARE AT AN INCREASED RISK FOR A VARIETY OF NEGATIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, INCLUDING OBESITY AND OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES. FOOD INSECURITY OFTEN OVERLAPS WITH MANY OF THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH DISCUSSED THROUGHOUT THIS REPORT SUCH AS INCOME, HOUSING, RACE, AND EDUCATION. CONSEQUENTLY, STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A SOCIAL DETERMINANT CONTEXT. 5. HEALTH ACCESS & EQUITY (SUB-CATEGORIES: UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, OBSTACLES TO CARE, HEALTH LITERACY): REGULAR ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES IS ESSENTIAL IN MANAGING HEALTH CONDITIONS, PREVENTING NEW CONDITIONS FROM ARISING, AND PROMOTING AND MAINTAINING OVERALL GOOD HEA
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16A	HTTPS://WWW.SOUTHCOAST.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16B	HTTPS://WWW.SOUTHCOAST.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16C	HTTPS://WWW.SOUTHCOAST.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/
PART V, SECTION B, LINES 20A-D	SHG DID NOT ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE ACTIONS IN LINE 19 DURING FY2022.

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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?
Name and address		Type of Facility (describe)
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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	DISCOUNTS ARE AFFORDED TO A "QUALIFYING PATIENT" - PATIENT WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND WHO IS UNINSURED FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY HOSPITAL SERVICES. ELIGIBLE BALANCES ARE THOSE AMOUNTS FOR WHICH QUALIFYING PATIENTS HAVE FULL RESPONSIBILITY DUE TO LACK OF INSURANCE. OBLIGATIONS DO NOT INCLUDE CO-INSURANCE, DEDUCTIBLES OR BALANCES DUE AFTER INSURANCE OR OUT-OF-NETWORK SERVICES. A DISCOUNT OF 25% OF THE TOTAL CHARGES WILL BE APPLIED AT THE TIME OF INITIAL BILLING. ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS MAY BE POSSIBLE BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE BALANCE, TIMELINESS OF PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL NEED. THESE ARE GIVEN INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION. SHG WILL SEEK TO ADVISE QUALIFYING PATIENTS WITH RESPECT TO AVAILABILITY OF DISCOUNT PURSUANT TO THIS POLICY AS WELL AS THE AVAILABILITY OF LOW INCOME AND MASSHEALTH BENEFITS. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY EXPLAINS IN DETAIL THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INCLUDING FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WITH A LIMIT OF 150% FOR FREE CARE AND 300% FOR DISCOUNTED CARE, ASSET LEVEL, MEDICAL INDIGENCY, INSURED STATUS, UNDERINSURED STATUS, AND RESIDENCY CRITERIA.
PART I, LINE 7	ACTUAL COST FOR ALL SHG PATIENT SEGMENTS WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE VALUE OF CHARITY CARE.
PART I, LINE 7G	INCLUDED IN SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES AT COST ARE COSTS AND OFFSETTING REVENUES ASSOCIATED WITH SHG'S LEVEL II NURSERY AND INPATIENT REHABILITATIVE SERVICES. SHG IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF THESE SERVICES IN ITS COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDES SUCH SERVICES AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT DESPITE THE LOSSES INCURRED.
PART II	Southcoast engages in a number of community building activities that promote infrastructure improvement in communities and the development of policies and programs that address social determinants of health and improving health equity in the South Coast region. Southcoast leads and convenes collaborative groups and actively participates on numerous coalitions that work to improve the health and wellness of our community. Southcoast is the co-leader of the Bristol County Regional Alliance to end the opioid crisis, which a regional coalition focused on increasing communication and collaboration of all entities working to address the Opioid Epidemic across the South Coast Region. Southcoast is also lead implementation partner of The Basics, Southcoast initiative and serves on the steering committee for the Southcoast Coalition for Early Childhood Education. The Basics are five parenting and caregiving principles that support social, emotional, and cognitive development in children from birth to age three, with the goal to improve kindergarten readiness. Additionally, Southcoast serves on the steering committee for the Homeless Service Provider Network (HSPN) to combat homelessness and the rising costs of affordable housing, the advisory board for the Southcoast Food Policy Council, which connects, convenes, and advocates for local food producers, consumers, and community leaders who seek policy and systems that strengthen our regional food system, improve community health, and eliminate food insecurity, and on the steering committees for the local area CHNA's in Fall River and New Bedford.
PART III, LINE 2	THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED TO CALCULATE BAD DEBT EXPENSE REPORTED IN PART III, LINE 2 WAS BASED ON A RATIO OF COST TO CHARGE METHODOLOGY. DISCOUNTS AND PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNTS CONSIDERED AS BAD DEBT OFFSET THE TOTAL BAD DEBT EXPENSE RECORDED. PART III, LINE 3 PER SHG'S ASSESSMENT OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES, A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION WOULD QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BUT DO NOT APPLY. DUE TO THIS SHG CONSIDERS THIS AMOUNT OF BAD DEBT AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE. PART III, LINE 4 FOR PATIENTS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE, SHG RECOGNIZES REVENUE ON THE BASIS OF ITS STANDARD RATES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY POLICY. ON THE BASIS OF HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE, A PORTION OF SHG'S UNINSURED PATIENTS WILL BE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED. THUS, SHG RECORDS A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS RELATED TO UNINSURED PATIENTS IN THE PERIOD THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED. FOOTNOTE 2 (PAGES 8-9) AND FOOTNOTE 3 (PAGE 13) OF THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATES TO ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND BAD DEBTS.
PART III, LINE 8	THE COST ACCOUNTING METHODOLOGY USED IS THE SAME METHODOLOGY USED FOR THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL. THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT SINCE SHG IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ALL REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES.
PART III, LINE 9B	SHG'S CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY CONTAINS PROVISIONS REGARDING COLLECTION PRACTICES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR PATIENTS KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FOR INDIVIDUALS DETERMINED TO BE LOW INCOME PATIENTS ANY SERVICES PROVIDED PRIOR TO SUCH DETERMINATION DATE AND NOT COVERED UNDER THE SAFETY NET (HSN) WILL BE WRITTEN OFF AS CHARITY CARE. ANY SERVICE DENIED BY THE HSN FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED CHARITY CARE. ANY COPAYMENTS OR DEDUCTIBLES FOR MASSHEALTH AND MASSHEALTH MANAGED CARE RECIPIENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED CHARITY CARE IF UNRESOLVED AT THE CONCLUSION OF SHG'S COLLECTION PROCESS. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXEMPT FROM ANY COLLECTION OR BILLING PROCEDURES BEYOND THE INITIAL BILL PURSUANT TO STATE REGULATIONS: 1. PATIENTS ENROLLED IN A PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM, EXCEPT SHG MAY SEEK COLLECTION ACTION AGAINST ANY PATIENT ENROLLED IN A PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR THEIR REQUIRED COPAYMENTS AND DEDUCTIBLES AS SET FORTH IN EACH PLAN; 2. SHG MAY INITIATE BILLING AND COLLECTION FOR A PATIENT ALLEGING TO PARTICIPATE IN A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT COVERS THE COSTS OF SHG SERVICES BUT FAILS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PARTICIPATION; 3. SHG MAY CONTINUE COLLECTION ACTION ON ANY LOW INCOME PATIENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED PRIOR TO THE LOW INCOME DETERMINATION, HOWEVER, COLLECTION ACTION WILL CEASE ONCE ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED; AND 4. SHG WILL NOT SEEK COLLECTION FROM AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR MEDICAL HARDSHIP UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS HSN WITH RESPECT TO THE AMOUNT OF THE BILL EXCEEDING THE MEDICAL HARDSHIP CONTRIBUTION. SHG WILL NOT PURSUE COLLECTION FROM A PATIENT INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING AND WILL NOT CHARGE INTEREST IN AN OVERDUE BALANCE OF A LOW INCOME PATIENT.
PART VI, LINE 2	In addition to completing a comprehensive, regional community health needs assessment every three years, Southcoast participates in and leads over 30 community coalitions and actively participates in a number of projects every year that collect and analyze information about the social and health care needs of the residents living in the South Coast Region. These activities include tracking hospital data such as the number of patients reporting homelessness, overdose data, and food insecurity; to working with coalition partners to conduct outreach/surveys and focus groups on a number of topics (aligning with our priorities). We meet regularly to discuss the success of these projects and to make sure that we are having the desired impact within the community.
PART VI, LINE 3	Southcoast shares notifications of insurance eligibility in multiple languages throughout all of our inpatient and outpatient facilities. Information on this topic is also provided and accessible on our website. Southcoast also utilizes multilingual outreach brochures, displayed in our facilities and also distributed at a number of health insurance outreach events and also through regular outreach with our Community Wellness Program. All information is shared in english, spanish, and portuguese.
PART VI, LINE 4	Geographic Area: The South Coast region is composed of thirteen communities located in the Southeastern portion of Massachusetts. This regional definition coincides with Community Health Network Area 25, Partners for a Healthier Community (Greater Fall River), and Community Health Network Area 26, Greater New Bedford Allies for Health and Wellness (Greater New Bedford). Fall River and New Bedford are two of the state's many Gateway Cities, which are defined as midsize urban centers that anchor regional economies. These cities are primarily former industrial centers that were the traditional gateways for immigrants. As has been the case across most of the state's Gateway Cities, Fall River, New Bedford, and many suburban areas in the South Coast region for that matter, have not experienced the benefits from the Boston metro area's knowledge economy, with many of the region's service-related jobs requiring relatively low levels of formal training or education and paying comparatively low wages. Accordingly, Fall River and New Bedford, and some of the region's suburban communities, fall below their regional counterparts and state averages on most socioeconomic metrics. Demography: The South Coast's population was 357,212 in 2020, which represents 5.1% of the state's total population. Fall River and New Bedford account for 54.6% of the region's total. The region's population increased by 4.9% from 2010 to 2020 and by 16.1% since 1970, both of which lag behind the statewide population growth rates for these periods (7.4% and 23.6% respectively). Population growth and residential development over the past five decades have been uneven within the region, with much of the growth from 1970 to 2010 driven by population increases in the region's suburbs. The population in the cities of Fall River and New Bedford declined by 14,746 residents from 1970 to 2010, while the region's suburban towns grew by 47,730 residents over this period. However, this trend has reversed in the last decade, with the region's cities experiencing a population increase of 11,150 residents from 2010 to 2020, compared with an increase of just 5,487 residents in the suburbs. Perhaps the most significant demographic trend in the region is its changing racial makeup. This is particularly true in the city of New Bedford, where nearly a quarter of New Bedford residents (24.3%) identify as Hispanic, almost double the statewide percentage (12.6%). In addition, the student populations in Fall River and New Bedford are much more diverse than the population as a whole. Only 46.2% of students in the Fall River Public Schools identify as White (compared to 73.4% of all residents) and only 37.5% of students in the New Bedford students identify as White (compared to 60.8% in the city as a whole. The higher share of minorities in the school system compared to the community is, in part, a product of the national trend of minority births exceeding white births. As this trend continues, the student population in the region will only grow more diverse. The South Coast has long been an attractive place to settle for immigrants, and as Gateway Cities, Fall River and New Bedford have been traditional destinations for new arrivals to America since the late 18th century. More than twenty-one percent (21.3%) of Fall River residents and nineteen percent (19.0%) of New Bedford residents were born outside the U.S. While Portuguese immigrants comprised the majority of the region's foreign-born residents in the last half of the 20th century, emigration from Europe to the U.S. has slowed, and now immigrants from Latin America, South America, Africa, and Asia account for increasing shares of the populations in the region. There are health care implications inherent in being a hub for immigrants, including language barriers, lack of insurance, low health literacy, and other health access issues. The age cohorts in the South Coast generally reflect their counterparts at the state level. However, the region has a slightly higher share of residents 65 years of age or older, which is more pronounced in the region's towns. Fall River and New Bedford have larger shares of the population under the age of 35 when compared to their metro areas and the South Coast overall. Poverty is a major social determinant of health. Those in poverty often have less opportunity and less access to resources that can assist in improving and maintaining one's health. Resources that contribute to educational attainment, employment, housing status, health care opportunities, and social activities are all less accessible to those living in poverty. Over twelve percent (12.6%) of the region's population and 9.8% of its families are below the poverty level. This compares to 9.8% and 6.6% statewide, respectively. The poverty rates in Fall River and New Bedford are nearly double the state average. Students are often the socioeconomic bellwether of a community. More than sixty-two percent (62.2%) of the region's public-school students are classified as economically disadvantaged by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Much like other poverty measures, the share of public-school students economically disadvantaged in Fall River and New Bedford is about twice the state average. Education: As a region, the South Coast has long struggled with low levels of educational attainment. Massachusetts has the second most highly educated population in the country and one of the most well-educated populations in the world. In contrast, Fall River and New Bedford have some of the lowest levels of educational attainment levels of any cities in Massachusetts. High school graduation rates in Fall River and New Bedford are also well below the state average, while rates for most of the other high schools in the region are above the state average. Not surprisingly, a lower percentage of students in these communities plan to attend college: only 54% of students in Fall River and 51% of students in New Bedford plan to move on to college. In both cities, the majority of the population 25 years of age or older has never attended a college or university. Housing: Housing affordability is a social determinant of health. A lack of affordable housing contributes to housing instability and homelessness, both of which are strong predictors of poor health outcomes. The housing issue in the South Coast is primarily twofold: the focus in the region's cities is primarily on rising rents and the implications on the working poor and people on fixed incomes. This dynamic results in many households paying housing costs that are above their means, which in turn leaves less household income available for health care and other basic needs. During the 2016- 2020 period, 46.5% of renters and 30.5% of homeowners in the South Coast were housing cost burdened. Housing insecurity disproportionately affects low-income households, people of color, and seniors. This trend is evident in Fall River and New Bedford where White households are less likely to be burdened by housing costs than their neighbors. Health & Wellness: The region's health is affected by the physical conditions of the South Coast. A person's physical environment can profoundly affect health outcomes. Environmental factors that affect health outcomes include, but are not limited to, access to healthy food, air quality, water quality, and environmental contamination. In particular, exposure to contaminants through pathways from the air, water, soil, and food can lead to extreme health issues. Unhealthy behaviors lead to poor health outcomes. Tobacco use, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition contributes to preventable chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. While some chronic conditions are a result of behavior or genetics, social and environmental factors can also elevate the risk of contracting chronic disease: The smoking prevalence in Fall River remains stubbornly high; 23.2% in Fall River and 22.4% in New Bedford, compared to 12.0% in Massachusetts and 16.0% for the country as a whole. In nearly each disease prevalence, the cities of Fall River and New Bedford are higher in comparison to the state and national averages. Most notably, the percentage of Fall River residents who report chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (9.7%) is nearly double that of the state (4.9%). While substance use disorder continues to rank as one of the top health priorities, stakeholders caution that alcohol abuse is also a significant issue; 69% of HSSP survey respondents rate alcohol use disorder as an "extremely concerning" issue. Bristol County, which includes Fall River and New Bedford, has one of the highest percentages of food insecurity among the state's fourteen counties; an estimated 11.0% of residents were food insecure in 2020. In the South Coast, 84,968 residents received SNAP benefits in July 2022, which is an increase of 26.2% (17,631 recipients) from Febru
PART VI, LINE 5	SOUTHCOAST INVESTS INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS PRESSING HEALTH ISSUES ACROSS OUR REGION. WE COLLABORATE WITH HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ADOPT BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY BENEFITS NEEDS ASSESSMENT, PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION, WITH THE SHARED GOAL OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES. TARGETED ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: THE BASICS, SOUTHCOAST INITIATIVE. AS PART OF OUR WORK TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT WE ARE THE LEAD IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER OF THE BASICS, SOUTHCOAST IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHSTAR LEARNING CENTER & THE SOUTHCOAST COALITION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT. SCIENCE SHOWS THAT 80% OF BRAIN GROWTH HAPPENS BY THE AGE OF THREE, AND THE BASICS ARE FIVE PARENTING AND CAREGIVING PRINCIPLES THAT SUPPORT SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE THREE. THIS PAST YEAR, A LEARNING TRAIL FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WAS CREATED USING ARTS AND CULTURE IN THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD, AN IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATOR WAS HIRED VIA NORTHSTAR TO ASSIST WITH TRAINING AND EDUCATION ON THE BASICS, AND SOUTHCOAST AS A HEALTH SYSTEM CONTINUED TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO EMBED THIS INITIATIVE INTO OUR FACILITIES. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS: THE NEW BEGINNINGS PROGRAM IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM THAT SUPPORTS PATIENTS PRENATALLY THROUGH POSTPARTUM AND IS OVERSEEN BY A RN. PRENATALLY PATIENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT TO ACCESS SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT SERVICES, MAINTAIN A HEALTHY PREGNANCY, AND PREPARE FOR DELIVERY. POSTPARTUM CARE CONTINUES UP TO 12 MONTHS TO REDUCE THE HIGH RISK FOR RETURN TO SUBSTANCE USE FOR 7-12 MONTHS. DURING FY22, THERE WERE 143 INDIVIDUALS REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM WHICH IS A 36% INCREASE FROM THE PREVIOUS FISCAL. OUT OF THE 143 REFERRED, 90 INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. OF THOSE WHO ENGAGED IN PROGRAM PRENATALLY 74% DISCHARGED WITH THEIR BABY, WHILE THOSE WHO WERE NOT ENGAGED IN THE PROGRAM AND WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THEIR POSTPARTUM PERIOD - ONLY 53% OF THESE INDIVIDUALS WERE DISCHARGED WITH THEIR BABY. THERE IS ABOUT A 20% IMPROVEMENT OF DISCHARGE WITH BABY WHEN INDIVIDUALS ARE ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM PRENATALLY. WELLNESS & CHRONIC DISEASE: THE COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAM LAUNCHED DURING FY22. THIS PROGRAM IS THE NEXT PHASE OF OUR MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES, PREVIOUSLY DONE BY OUR SOUTHCOAST HEALTH WELLNESS VAN. THIS NEW PROGRAM UTILIZES 2 ELECTRIC SUVS THAT GO OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE PREVENTATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION. WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING HEALTH SCREENINGS AND VACCINES AS WE EXPAND THE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM HAS A RN ADDICTION NURSE SPECIALIST WITH A FOCUS ON ASSISTING THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS, SUFFERING FROM A SUD AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH NEED. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUCH AS SSTAR AND STEPPINGSTONE'S PROJECT FAIHR PROGRAM, THE TEAM GOES OUT TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS PROVIDING STREET OUTREACH AND TRIAGE TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED WORKING TO CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES WHERE THEY ARE AT. WELLNESS & CHRONIC DISEASE: IN ADDITION TO THE COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAM, WE ARE FOCUSED ON CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND SCREENING OPPORTUNITIES. THE CANCER CENTER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNER AGENCIES PROVIDED VAPING AND SMOKING CESSATION EDUCATION TO AT-RISK YOUTH. IN ADDITION, ADVANCEMENTS IN OUR COLON CANCER SCREENING PROCESS WERE MADE. SOUTHCOAST ALSO WORKS TO ADDRESS THE REGION'S HIGH FOOD INSECURITY NEED. WE PARTNER WITH REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE LOCAL, HEALTHY, LOW-COST PRODUCE AND MEAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH FARMER'S MARKETS AND MOBILE POP-UP MARKETS LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY. HEALTH ACCESS & EQUITY: CONTINUED UTILIZATION AND EXPANSION OF THE SOUTHCOAST RESOURCE CONNECT PLATFORM. SOUTHCOAST RESOURCE CONNECT IS A RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR FREE OR LOW-COST SERVICES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MAY BE FACING DIFFICULT LIFE CHALLENGES. DURING FY22, THERE WERE 6,243 UNIQUE USERS THAT ACCESSED THE RESOURCE DIRECTORY WITH THE TOP SEARCH BEING FOR FOOD RESOURCES. COLLABORATION: COALITION BUILDING IS AN IMPORTANT ACTIVITY THAT PROMOTES COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE USE OF LIMITED COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND EVERY YEAR SOUTHCOAST STAFF LEAD AND PARTICIPATE IN A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY COALITIONS ACROSS THE REGION. WE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED ON ABOUT 30 COALITIONS REGION-WIDE TO ADDRESS THE PRESSING SOCIAL CONDITIONS THAT IMPACT HEALTH INCLUDING ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD SECURITY, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, EMPLOYMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. GRANT SUPPORT: DURING FY22 WE RELEASED THE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM, IN RESPONSE TO EMERGING NEEDS FOR TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. THIS NEW GRANT PROGRAM IS PART OF A LARGER COMMUNITY BENEFITS INITIATIVE, WHICH IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS ON THE SOUTH COAST. IN TOTAL $34,405 WAS AWARDED, WITH NINE OVERALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND 6 ORGANIZATIONS WERE AWARDED FUNDING. ADDITIONALLY, SHG PROMOTES THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN OTHER WAYS, SUCH AS: (1) THE MAJORITY OF THE SHG BOARD ARE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS WHO RESIDE IN THE SOUTHCOAST REGION. (2) MANY QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY HAVE APPLIED FOR AND BEEN GRANTED MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES IN THE SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEM, INCLUDING CHARLTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (FALL RIVER, MA), SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL (NEW BEDFORD, MA) AND TOBEY HOSPITAL (WAREHAM, MA), AND (3) SURPLUS FUNDS ARE PUT BACK INTO THE SYSTEM TO IMPROVE MEDICAL FACILITIES, PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT, MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO PATIENT CARE, PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO STAFF, PERFORM NECESSARY RESEARCH, ETC.
PART VI, LINE 6	THE SOUTHCOAST HEALTH COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM WORKS WITH OTHER SOUTHCOAST AFFILIATES INCLUDING, SOUTHCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SOUTHCOAST VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION (VNA), SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP (SPG), AND SOUTHCOAST HEALTH NETWORK (SHN), TO COORDINATE ALL COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS PRESSING HEALTH ISSUES IN OUR REGION AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. AN INTERNAL COMMITTEE, CALLED THE SOUTHCOAST CARES CHAMPIONS MEETS QUARTERLY TO PLAN AND COORDINATE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES AS GUIDED BY THE CBAC. THIS TEAM CONSISTS OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM DEPARTMENTS THAT REGULARLY ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH INCLUDING STAFF FROM OUR SOCIAL SERVICES, DIABETES MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, PATIENT ACCESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, CANCER OUTREACH, SMOKING CESSATION, SOUTHCOAST'S VNA, THE PHYSICIANS GROUP (SPG) AND SOUTHCOAST HEALTH NETWORK (SHN). SENIOR MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM RESTS WITH SOUTHCOAST'S EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, WHO ALSO SERVES AS A MEMBER OF THE CBAC. THE MANAGER OF COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS, WHO REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR SOUTHCOAST HEALTH NETWORK, MANAGES THE DAY-TO-DAY COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS ON COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES TO SOUTHCOAST LEADERSHIP AT VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, AND MANAGER LEVEL MEETINGS ARE GIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS. MESSAGING OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DELIVERED TO ALL EMPLOYEES THROUGH AN INTERNAL E-NEWSLETTER. WE ARE ACTIVELY IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING AN INTERNAL WEBSITE PAGE TO COMMUNICATE THIS INFORMATION AS WELL.
PART VI, LINE 7	YES, AN ANNUAL REPORT IS FILED WITH THE OFFICE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL.

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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.
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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number
22-2592333

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ........................

Yes No

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	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CNTR OF BRISTOL COUNTY 58 ARCH STREET FALL RIVER,MA02724	04-3135548	501(C)(3)	15,000	COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND EDUCATION
(2) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD 166 JENNEY STREET NEW BEDFORD,MA02740	04-2104752	501(C)(3)	9,500	SUPPORT SERVICES
(3) MASSACHUSETTS TAXPAYERS FOUNDATION 333 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 853 BOSTON,MA02108	04-1590310	501(C)(3)	5,495	MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT
(4) SAMARITANS SOUTHCOAST PO BOX 1333 WESTPORT,MA02790	22-2474826	501(C)(3)	5,798	SUPPORT SERVICES
(5) SOUTH COAST LGBTQ NETWORK 1213 PURCHASE STREET UNIT 2 NEW BEDFORD,MA02740	82-2601799	501(C)(3)	5,200	SUPPORT SERVICES
(6) NEW BEDFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC 1213 PURCHASE STREET 2ND FLOOR NEW BEDFORD,MA02740	04-3244024	501(C)(3)	15,000	SUPPORT SERVICES
(7) TOWN OF WAREHAM 54 MARION ROAD WAREHAM,MA02571	04-6001336	MUNICIPALITY	8,068	SUPPORT SERVICES
(8) UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD 128 UNION STREET SUITE 150 NEW BEDFORD,MA02740	04-2104264	501(C)(3)	15,000	COMMUNITY OUTREACH
(9) PACE PEOPLE ACTING IN COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS 166 WILLIAM STREET NEW BEDFORD,MA02740	04-2777810	501(C)(3)	10,000	COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES
(10) CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS 264 GRIFFIN STREET FALL RIVER,MA02724	04-6134724	501(C)(3)	10,000	COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SUPPORT SERVICES
(11) WACH TURNING POINT 3 VIKING DRIVE WAREHAM,MA02571	41-2079668	501(C)(3)	7,500	COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SUPPORT SERVICES
(12) SALVATION ARMY OF GREATER FALL RIVER 290 BEDFORD STREET FALL RIVER,MA02722	04-1612613	501(C)(3)	5,500	COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SUPPORT SERVICES
(13) ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER 227 UNION STREET NEW BEDFORD,MA02742	84-3311136	501(C)(3)	53,005	COMMUNITY OUTREACH
(14) FRIENDS OF JACK FOUNDATION PO BOX 419 MATTAPOISETT,MA02739	83-4424674	501(C)(3)	18,000	COMMUNITY OUTREACH
(15) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH 285 OLD WESTPORT ROAD DARTMOUTH,MA02747	04-3167352	501(c)(3)	12,500	COMMUNITY OUTREACH
(16) NEW BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 21 SEVENTH STREET NEW BEDFORD,MA02740	04-3348881	501(C)(3)	10,250	COMMUNITY OUTREACH
(17) MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH COUNCIL INC 200 RESERVOIR STREET SUITE 101 NEEDHAM,MA02494	04-2296739	501(C)(3)	6,000	COMMUNITY OUTREACH
(18) GRAY MATTER MARKETING 87 COL CHRISTOPHER GREENE RD PORTSMOUTH,RI02871	41-1493213	C CORP	10,000	COMMUNITY OUTREACH
(19) SOUTHCOAST HEALTH AMBASSADORS INC 363 HIGHLAND AVENUE FALL RIVER,MA02721	04-3583676	501(C)(3)	10,000	SUPPORT SERVICES

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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

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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2	SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY BENEFITS DEPARTMENT REQUIRES ALL GRANTEES TO SUBMIT SIX AND TWELVE MONTH REPORTS ON PROJECT RESULTS INCLUDING RESULTS OF "SMART" GOALS THAT ARE A REQUIREMENT OF THE GRANT APPLICATION. SHG ALSO MAINTAINS COMMUNICATION WITH GRANTEES DURING THE GRANT PERIOD TO DETERMINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAMMING.

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Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Name of the organization

Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .....

Yes

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? ....

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

Yes

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 ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1KEITH HOVAN PRESIDENT & CEO (UNTIL 1/22)	(i) (ii)	1,380,000 -------------	0 -------------	693,393 -------------	324,300 -------------	20,663 -------------	2,418,356 -------------	264,993 -------------
2RAYFORD KRUGER MD PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 3/22)	(i) (ii)	------------- 184,776	------------- 73,305	------------- 989,462	------------- 35,100	------------- 10,273	------------- 1,292,916	-------------
3WADE BROUGHMAN EVP FIN/CFO & Treasurer	(i) (ii)	700,000 -------------	236,000 -------------	157,794 -------------	17,400 -------------	17,280 -------------	1,128,474 -------------	-------------
4RENEE CLARK EVP/COO (SHG)/ ASST. CLERK	(i) (ii)	700,000 -------------	236,000 -------------	118,119 -------------	161,160 -------------	20,263 -------------	1,235,542 -------------	109,644 -------------
5ILANA FEINERMAN MD TRUSTEE	(i) (ii)	------------- 435,671	------------- 75,000	------------- 81,086	------------- 15,600	------------- 9,941	------------- 617,298	-------------
6LAUREN DESIMON JOHNSON SVP/ CHRO	(i) (ii)	430,000 -------------	107,500 -------------	6,616 -------------	96,750 -------------	21,263 -------------	662,129 -------------	7,630 -------------
7MICHAEL COFONE SVP FINANCE (UNTIL 12/21)	(i) (ii)	375,000 -------------	93,800 -------------	268,905 -------------	73,650 -------------	20,263 -------------	831,618 -------------	193,085 -------------
8JAMES FEEN SVP/CIO	(i) (ii)	472,000 -------------	141,600 -------------	3,974 -------------	107,616 -------------	21,263 -------------	746,453 -------------	-------------
9STEPHEN CANESSA SVP CHIEF BRAND STRATEGY OFFCR	(i) (ii)	450,000 -------------	135,000 -------------	69,570 -------------	102,600 -------------	20,663 -------------	777,833 -------------	47,978 -------------
10JAQUELINE SOMERVILLE SVP/CNO	(i) (ii)	395,000 -------------	98,800 -------------	72,858 -------------	15,078 -------------	17,280 -------------	599,016 -------------	-------------
11ANA LAUS TRUSTEE (AS OF 1/22)	(i) (ii)	------------- 279,230	------------- 25,000	------------- 104,382	------------- 15,600	------------- 180	------------- 424,392	-------------
12STEPHEN PIRES SVP INSURANCE & RISK MGMT	(i) (ii)	292,856 -------------	75,000 -------------	0 -------------	17,400 -------------	17,280 -------------	402,536 -------------	-------------
13TONYA JOHNSON VP OPERATIONS	(i) (ii)	314,936 -------------	76,000 -------------	0 -------------	17,400 -------------	20,644 -------------	428,980 -------------	-------------
14JAMES WITKOWSKI MD TRUSTEE (UNTIL 12/21)	(i) (ii)	------------- 279,230	------------- 25,000	------------- 59,760	------------- 35,100	------------- 11,763	------------- 410,853	-------------
15ROBERT SWANN VP/ ACNO SLH	(i) (ii)	300,000 -------------	48,800 -------------	5,719 -------------	0 -------------	17,280 -------------	371,799 -------------	-------------
16JADENE ELDEN VP REVENUE CYCLE	(i) (ii)	274,893 -------------	55,000 -------------	0 -------------	0 -------------	1,391 -------------	331,284 -------------	-------------

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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.

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PART I, LINE 1A	ONE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A GROSS UP FOR RELOCATION REIMBURSEMENTS. THIS BENEFIT WAS INCLUDED IN THEIR W-2 TAXABLE INCOME.
PART I, LINE 4B	OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF SHG PARTICIPATE IN SHG'S 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN. CONTRIBUTION CREDITS UNDER THE PLAN ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART, II, COLUMN (C). ONLY UPON TERMINATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT DO FULLY VESTED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PLAN. CONTRIBUTIONS VEST THE EARLIER OF: JULY 1 OF THE 3RD CALENDAR YEAR FOLLOWING THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION CREDIT IS MADE; UPON REACHING AGE 62; DEATH; DISABILITY; OR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION. THE AMOUNT REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS INCLUDES THE VESTED PORTION OF CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE PLAN WHICH ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO THE RISK OF FORFEITURE. KEITH HOVAN - $316,134 RENEE CLARK - $112,613 MICHAEL COFONE - $270,538 STEPHEN CANESSA - $77,615 WADE BROUGHMAN - $143,760 JAQUELINE SOMERVILLE - $59,250 LAUREN DESIMON JOHNSON - $11,178 IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE OUTLINED PLAN, THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL ALSO HAS A SEPARATE SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN. KEITH HOVAN - SOUTHCOAST HOSPITAL GROUP, INC. ESTABLISHED AN EXECUTIVE BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE BENEFIT OF KEITH HOVAN. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE PLAN, MR. HOVAN BECAME FULLY VESTED AS OF JUNE 30, 2018. ANNUAL CREDITS TO THE PLAN ARE IMMEDIATELY VESTED AND INCLUDED IN SCH J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(iii). PURSUANT TO THE PLAN $364,900 WAS INCLUDED IN MR. HOVAN'S 2021 FORM W-2 AND SCH J, PART II, COLUMN B(III).
PART I, LINE 7	The Southcoast Health System Executive Compensation Plan (the Plan) Established 10/15/2008, and updated from time to time, is governed by the Compensation Committee (the Committee) of the Board of Trustees (Board) of Southcoast Health System. The Plan outlines goals, administration, eligibility, participation, performance measurement, and plan funding. Lump sum cash awards are earned by designated executives at specific target levels based on job level: both award amounts paid and eligibility are determined solely at the Board's discretion. The Plan remains in effect at the discretion and judgement of the Committee.
PART II, COLUMN F	OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF SOUTHCOAST PARTICIPATE IN SOUTHCOAST'S 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN. PRIOR YEAR CONTRIBUTION CREDITS INCLUDED AS DEFERRED IN A PRIOR YEAR AND AS W-2 COMPENSATION IN THE CURRENT YEAR ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART, II, COLUMN (F). ONLY UPON TERMINATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT DO FULLY VESTED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PLAN. CONTRIBUTIONS VEST THE EARLIER OF: JULY 1 OF THE 3RD CALENDAR YEAR FOLLOWING THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION CREDIT IS MADE; UPON REACHING AGE 62; DEATH; DISABILITY; OR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION. THE AMOUNT REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN F FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION CREDITS MADE TO THE PLAN WHICH ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO THE RISK OF FORFEITURE. KEITH HOVAN - $264,993 RENEE CLARK - $109,644 MICHAEL COFONE - $193,085 STEPHEN CANESSA - $47,978 LAUREN DESIMON JOHNSON - $7,630

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Schedule K
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax-Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number
22-2592333

Part Ⅰ

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
(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
A	Mass Development and Finance Agency	04-3431814	57584YH28	02-04-2021	104,489,523	REFINANCING & CONSTRUCTION/RENOVAT		X		X		X
B	Mass Development and Finance Agency	04-3431814	999999999	01-31-2012	46,965,000	Refinancing		X		X		X
C	Mass Development and Finance Agency	04-3431814	57583UTY4	02-14-2013	60,879,456	Construct/renovate care centers		X		X		X
D	MASS DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE AGENCY	04-3431814	999999999	11-01-2018	38,480,000	REFINANCING		X		X		X

Part Ⅱ

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired ..................	0		0		0		0
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............	0		0		0		0
3 Total proceeds of issue ..................	104,489,523		46,965,000		60,879,456		38,480,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............	0		0		0		0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............	0		0		0		0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............	0		0		0		0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............	1,503,621		254,694		759,501		198,723
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............	0		0		0		0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............	0		0		0		0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............	52,082,522		0		60,119,955		0
11 Other spent proceeds .............	42,956,226		46,710,306		0		38,281,277
12 Other unspent proceeds .............	7,947,154		0		0		0
13 Year of substantial completion .............	2022		2012		2014		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			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		X		X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? ..........		X	X		X		X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? ..................	X			X		X		X

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Part Ⅲ

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		X		X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............		X	X			X	X
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............	X		X			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				X
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............		X		X		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 ....	0 %		0.030 %		0 %		1.000 %
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 .........	0 %		0.130 %		0 %		0.060 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............	0 %		0.160 %		0 %		1.060 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...		X		X		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		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? .............		X		X		X		X
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		X		X

Part Ⅳ

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		X		X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......	X			X		X		X
b Exception to rebate? ........		X		X		X	X
c No rebate due? .........	X		X		X			X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part Ⅵ the date the rebate computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....		X		X		X	X

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Part Ⅳ

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		X		X
b Name of provider ..........	0		0		0		0
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		X		X
b Name of provider ..........	0		0		0		0
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		X		X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ...	X		X		X		X

Part Ⅴ

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		X		X

Part Ⅵ

Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).

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PART IV, LINE 2C	REBATE COMPUTATIONS WERE PERFORMED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: A - 11/10/2021 B - 02/04/2022 C - 11/10/2021

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Schedule L
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

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.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

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	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

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?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ............... $

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?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	1,295,195	COMPENSATION
(2) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	618,925	COMPENSATION
(3) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	777,683	COMPENSATION
(4) SHAWN MYERS	FAMILY MEMBER OF OFFICER	116,130	COMPENSATION
(5) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	720,974	COMPENSATION
(6) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	817,758	COMPENSATION
(7) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	23,653,420	SUPPLIES
(8) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	375,951	SUPPLIES
(9) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	117,542	SERVICES
(10) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	335,778	SERVICES
(11) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	4,188,426	SERVICES
(12) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	365,011	COMPENSATION
(13) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	40,911,783	SERVICES
(14) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	2,371,102	SERVICES
(15) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	4,277,150	SERVICES
(16) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	37,259,976	SERVICES
(17) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	807,284	COMPENSATION
(18) SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR	13,214	COMPENSATION
(19) KAILINN HENRIQUEZ	FAMILY MEMBER OF OFFICER	20,988	COMPENSATION

Part V

Supplemental Information
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Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

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 .	X	4	60,282	Market Value
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 ( event items )	X	36	18,776	cost/sales price
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

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

Yes

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

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

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.

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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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PART I, COLUMN (B)	THE AMOUNT REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

Employer identification number

22-2592333

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 1 AND PART III, LINE 1:	SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP (SHG) OWNS AND OPERATES THREE COMMUNITY BASED ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS - CHARLTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN FALL RIVER, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL IN NEW BEDFORD AND TOBEY HOSPITAL IN WAREHAM, MA. SHG SERVES AS THE SAFETY NET PROVIDER TO A CULTURALLY DIVERSE AND ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED REGION WITH GOVERNMENT SPONSORED PROGRAMS COVERING APPROXIMATELY 70% OF ITS PATIENTS. IN SOME COMMUNITIES, SHG IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF HOSPITAL SERVICES AND IN ITS REGION THE SOLE PROVIDER OF ADVANCED CLINICAL SERVICES SUCH AS OPEN HEART SURGERY AND OTHER ADVANCED CARDIAC SERVICES, MATERNITY AND NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE SERVICES. SOUTHCOAST PROVIDES ADVANCED EMERGENCY CARE 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT ALL THREE HOSPITALS.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1:	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL, EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW OR LIMITED BY THE BOARD, HAVE ALL THE POWERS OF THE BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF SHG BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD RELATED TO URGENT MATTERS WHICH THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING, INCLUDING DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, EXCEPT IN REMOVING ANY MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL STAFF. ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE FULLY REPORTED TO THE BOARD AT ITS NEXT MEETING.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2:	CERTAIN OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF SHG ARE OFFICERS OR TRUSTEES OF RELATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND OF RELATED TAXABLE ORGANIZATIONS. INDIVIDUALS WITH REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (E), ARE EMPLOYEES OF RELATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6:	THE SOLE MEMBER OF SHG IS SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEM, INC (SHS), A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ACTING THROUGH ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A:	TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED AND REMOVED AND SHALL OTHERWISE SERVE AS SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS OF ITS SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, SHS.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B:	THE GOVERNANCE OF SHG IS VESTED IN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND IT MAY EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE CORPORATION EXCEPT THOSE POWERS RESERVED TO SHS BY LAW, THE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION, OR SHG'S BYLAWS.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:	THE ORGANIZATION PREPARES THE FORM 990 WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A PAID PREPARER. A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE MANAGEMENT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. A FINAL COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PAID PREPARER, RESPECTIVELY, SIGN THE FINAL FORM 990.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:	SHS HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST, LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND CODE OF CONDUCT POLICIES THAT APPLY TO ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES (REFERRED TO AS "MEMBERS"). ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, EACH MEMBER WILL COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH AFFIRMS THAT EACH PERSON HAS: (1) RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY; (2) READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE POLICY; (3) AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND (4) UNDERSTOOD THAT THE SYSTEM ENTITIES ARE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND THAT TO MAINTAIN THEIR FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, SUCH ENTITIES MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. TO ENSURE THE SYSTEM OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS STATUS AS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION, AND IN CONNECTION WITH ITS COMPLIANCE PROGRAM, SYSTEM'S MANAGEMENT SHALL CONDUCT PERIODIC REVIEWS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF IT. MEMBERS SHALL DISCLOSE ANY INTERESTS OR ACTIVITIES IN WHICH THEY ARE INVOLVED OR BECOME INVOLVED THAT DO RESULT, OR MAY APPEAR TO RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND SHALL COMPLY WITH, AND MAKE ALL REQUIRED DISCLOSURES UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PRIOR TO COMMENCING, CONTINUING, OR CONSUMMATING ANY ACTIVITY OR TRANSACTION WHICH RAISES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. EACH MEMBER IS UNDER AN ONGOING DUTY TO UPDATE AND KEEP CURRENT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THEIR QUESTIONNAIRE. AT LEAST ANNUALLY, OR AS NECESSARY BASED ON DISLCOSURES, THE GENERAL COUNSEL WILL SUMMARIZE AND REPORT ALL DISCLOSURES TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE). UPON DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL OR NON-FINANCIAL INTERESTS ("INTERESTS") AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS RELATED THERETO BY MEMBER OR AN INTERESTED PERSON, THE CHAIR OF THE SYSTEM'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS EXISTS. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CAN CONTINUE TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE WITH THE MEMBER OR INTERESTED PERSON TO CLARIFY OR OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. HOWEVER, BEFORE THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES OR DETERMINES WHETHER THE MEMBER OR OTHER INTERESTED PERSON'S INTERESTS CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE MEMBER OR INTERESTED PERSON MUST LEAVE THE MEETING. IN THE EVENT THE INTEREST INVOLVES THE CHAIR OR CEO, THE REMAINING GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL APPOINT ONE OR MORE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES TO MAKE SUCH A DETERMINATION. ONCE THE DETERMINATION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS MADE BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, SUCH DETERMINATION, ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE MITIGATION PLANS, WILL BE SUBMITTED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. IF ANY BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM SUCH PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD SUCH A MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE IT. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF SUCH PERSON AND MAKING FURTHER INQUIRY OR INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT SUCH PERSON HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISLCOSE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION SHALL BE TAKEN.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:	COMPENSATION FOR ALL VICE PRESIDENTS AND THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM (SLT) IS ESTABLISHED USING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES:(1) REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF SHS WITHOUT THE INVOLVEMENT OF PERSONS WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AT ISSUE; (2) USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED HEALTH SYSTEMS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING FIRM ("CONSULTANT") TO PROVIDE UPDATED COMPENSATION DATA AND ASSESS THE REASONABLENESS OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO SHG EXECUTIVES. THIS INCLUDED RELATIVE COMPETITIVE MARKET PRACTICE INFORMATION FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION MARKET OBTAINED FROM TWO HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEYS THAT WERE PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT FIRMS. THE CONSULTANT ALSO COMPILED NATIONAL MARKET DATA FROM THREE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEYS PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT FIRMS: AND (3) CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS.
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:	SHG MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1:	TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS ARE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR ROLES OUTSIDE OF THEIR CAPACITY AS TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS.
PART XI, LINE 9:	TRANSFERS AMONG AFFILIATES ($70,033,050) POST RET. AND OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS $ 5,431,356 CHANGE IN VALUE OF PERPETUAL TRUSTS ($11,201,686) ENDOWMENT TRANSFERS $ 2,708,857 TEMP RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS AND PLEDGES $ 3,353,669 RELEASES FOR OPS ($4,156,004) RELEASES FOR PPE ($4,000,753) ______________ TOTAL ($77,897,611)
PART XII, LINE 2A & 2B:	FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SHG ARE INCLUDED IN THE SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEM, INC AND AFFILIATES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AND 2022 WHICH WERE ISSUED WITH AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT WITH AN UNQUALIFIED AUDIT OPINION. INCLUDED IN THESE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. NO STAND ALONE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE ISSUED FOR SHG FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CONTRACT PHYSICIANS TOTAL FEES:56362348
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:4506393
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:COURIER SERVICES TOTAL FEES:479384
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:OUTSOURCED SERVICES TOTAL FEES:14497634
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:PAYROLL FEES TOTAL FEES:118915
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CLEANING TOTAL FEES:702907
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:RECRUITMENT AND AGENCY FEES TOTAL FEES:933428
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:COLLECTION AND BILLING SERVICE TOTAL FEES:3261239
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:AGENCY STAFF TOTAL FEES:41977967

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Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) 2021

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE THE OPTIMAL HEALTH AND WELL- BEING OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP (SHG).(SEE SCHEDULE O)
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	17
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	14
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	6,718
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	116
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	1,364,741
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	1,046,285

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	8,653,909	40,575,749
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	917,286,511	939,032,538
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	33,010,277	39,683,896
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	670,238	546,460
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	959,620,935	1,019,838,643
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	64,445	351,348
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)	437,607,064	464,394,881
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	125,000	5,000
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,890,180
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	451,545,021	516,221,934
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	889,341,530	980,973,163
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	70,279,405	38,865,480
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	1,265,624,200	991,182,909
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	568,584,414	449,075,037
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	697,039,786	542,107,872

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 815,065,233 including grants of $ 351,348 ) (Revenue $ 939,032,538 )
	SOUTHCOAST PROVIDES INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS IN ITS COMMUNITIES. SOUTHCOAST RECORDED 196,749 INPATIENT DAYS, PERFORMED 15,726 SURGERIES AND 10,341 ENDOSCOPIES, PROVIDED 3,220,426 LABORATORY TESTS, PERFORMED 415,113 RADIOLOGICAL PROCEDURES, 192,194 PHYSICAL MEDICINE VISITS, 665 PCI CORONARY INTERVENTIONS, 2,068 DIAGNOSTIC CATHERIZATIONS, 379 OPEN HEART SURGERIES, 1,538 ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CASES, 626 CORONARY DEVICE IMPLANTS, 2,895 NEWBORN ADMISSIONS, PERFORMED 35,726 RADIATION AND MEDICAL CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENTS AND CARED FOR 155,154 EMERGENCY ROOM PATIENTS 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES. IN FY2022 SHG HAD 21,576 COVID INTERACTIONS, MADE UP OF 1,291 INPATIENT DISCHARGES AND 20,285 OP VISITS.

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4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses815,065,233

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	8,786,233	2,618,704	1,282,852

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	289,154
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	36,089,669

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	4,196,926

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	79,058

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		40,575,749

		Business Code
2a	PATIENT SVC REVENUE	621500	845,401,021	845,360,721	40,300
b	HEALTHCARE SVC REVENUE	446110	87,720,488	87,629,109	91,379
c	PARTNERSHIP INCOME	525990	1,233,062		1,233,062
d	GIFT SHOP INCOME	621400	493,811			493,811
e	CAFETERIA	722210	2,202,696	2,202,696
f	All other program service revenue.		1,981,460			1,981,460
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		939,032,538

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			14,017,710			14,017,710
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		897,171	6a
b	Less: rental expenses		243,235	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	653,936	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			653,936			653,936
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7,916	202,409,700	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	42,269	176,709,161	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	-34,353	25,700,539	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			25,666,186			25,666,186
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 289,154of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	86,723
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	194,199
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-107,476			-107,476
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	0
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			0
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			1,019,838,643	935,192,526	1,364,741	42,705,627

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	351,348	351,348
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	0
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	10,420,409	8,564,853	1,826,724	28,832
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........	1,333,102	1,095,801	233,612	3,689
7	Other salaries and wages........	359,821,251	295,967,520	62,860,933	992,798
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	15,292,433	12,889,656	2,328,406	74,371
9	Other employee benefits .......	51,135,054	43,464,110	7,434,285	236,659
10	Payroll taxes ...........	26,392,632	22,459,753	3,811,147	121,732
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	6,030,147	4,543,059	1,487,088
b	Legal .........	4,458,568	87,504	4,371,064
c	Accounting ...........	540,284		540,284
d	Lobbying ...........	188,072	17,645	170,427
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	5,000			5,000
f	Investment management fees ......	513,242		513,242
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	122,840,215	113,479,252	9,360,631	332
12	Advertising and promotion ....	3,051,225	88,017	2,962,267	941
13	Office expenses .......	7,469,927	3,767,031	3,669,306	33,590
14	Information technology ......	23,595,912	6,945,339	16,605,280	45,293
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	20,201,138	5,202,802	14,998,336
17	Travel ............	1,750,567	1,547,430	198,240	4,897
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	135,857	34,025	98,666	3,166
20	Interest ...........	6,874,113	6,874,113
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	58,573,407	43,132,768	15,418,115	22,524
23	Insurance ...	4,070,043		4,070,043
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	PHARMACEUTICALS	97,467,837	97,467,837
b	MEDICAL SUPPLIES/LINENS	113,160,553	112,933,760	210,603	16,190
c	PARTS AND REPAIRS	15,497,027	9,967,745	5,527,882	1,400
d	TAXES	431,266	1,762	429,504
e	All other expenses	29,372,534	24,182,103	4,891,665	298,766
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	980,973,163	815,065,233	164,017,750	1,890,180
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			0	1	0
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			23,973,911	2	30,405,769
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			1,753,063	3	2,301,971
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			82,377,256	4	89,691,688
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 .......
				0	5	0
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) ...
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			16,891,586	8	18,443,521
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			12,005,445	9	13,999,695
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	949,369,334
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	609,208,243	349,345,498	10c	340,161,091
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			594,073,680	11	330,430,843
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			97,583,795	12	73,824,621
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	1,120,200
14	Intangible assets ...............			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			87,619,966	15	90,803,510
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			1,265,624,200	16	991,182,909

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	250,839,076	17	146,594,793
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	0	19	0
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	213,388,411	20	206,782,041
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
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 .........
		0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	42,899,334	23	40,651,334
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24	0
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	61,457,593	25	55,046,869
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	568,584,414	26	449,075,037

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	603,056,721	27	467,757,233
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	93,983,065	28	74,350,639
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here 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 ...........	697,039,786	32	542,107,872
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	1,265,624,200	33	991,182,909

(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
(1) SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SURGICAL HOLDINGS LLC 101 PAGE STREET NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 88-1860825	HOLDING CO.	MA	0	1,120,200	SHG

(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?
(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	Yes	No
(1)SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEM INC 101 PAGE ST NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 04-2794625	SUPP. SHG	MA	501(c)(3)	12, III-FI	NA		No
(2)SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC 200 MILL RD STE 180 FARIHAVEN,MA02719 22-2703314	PHYS. SVCS.	MA	501(c)(3)	10	SHS	Yes
(3)SOUTHCOAST VENTURESINC 101 PAGE ST NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 04-3003172	PHYS. SVCS.	MA	501(c)(3)	12, Type I	SHS	Yes
(4)CHARLTON LONG TERM CARE SVCS INC 363 HIGHLAND AVE FALL RIVER,MA02720 04-3109579	SUPP. SHG	MA	501(c)(3)	12, Type I	SHS	Yes
(5)SOUTHCOAST VISITING NURSE ASSN INC 200 MILL RD FAIRHAVEN,MA02719 04-2105745	HOME CARE	MA	501(c)(3)	10	SHS	Yes
(6)Saint Luke's Nursing Home Inc 101 Page St NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 04-2984542	Inactive	MA	501(c)(3)	12, Type I	SHS	Yes
(7)SOUTHCOAST HEALTH AMBASSADORS INC 363 HIGHLAND AVE FALL RIVER,MA02720 04-3583676	SUPPORT SHG	MA	501(C)(3)	12, TYPE I	SHG	Yes

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) Southcoast Physicians Group Inc	J	1,981,460	CASH
(2) Southcoast Physicians Group Inc	O	1,325,372	CASH
(3) Southcoast Physicians Group Inc	P	58,965,732	CASH
(4) Southcoast Physicians Group Inc	Q	4,831,591	CASH
(5) Southcoast Visiting Nurse Assoc Inc	O	187,664	CASH
(6) Southcoast Visiting Nurse Assoc Inc	Q	1,001,257	CASH
(7) Coastline Professional Assurance Corp	P	2,978,012	CASH
(8) SOUTHCOAST HEALTH AMBASSADORS	O	105,011	CASH

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership