Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
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| 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.) | ||||||
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 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-2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
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| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
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| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
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| Software Version: | 2023v6.0 |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services | (Expenses $ 76,863,139 including grants of $ 300,000)(Revenue $ 156,325,225) EMERGENCY & TRAUMA CENTER, AND OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE Emergency and Trauma Center. FMLH has a community emergency department serving southeastern Wisconsin. They provide critical care, general emergency and minor care. FMLH is the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center in southeastern Wisconsin and supports the area's only air medical rescue program (Flight For Life) serving as a vital resource for the region. As a Level 1 trauma center we have: - Prompt availability of specialists in trauma surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, surgical critical care, and rehabilitation medicine to adequately respond to and care for various traumatic injuries. - Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by board-certified emergency physicians - Board certified trauma surgeons in-house and available 24/7 - Operating room dedicated solely to trauma patients - A State of the art Surgical Intensive Care Unit that provides life-saving care - A comprehensive injury prevention program providing education and outreach in the community - Professional education for physicians, nurses, emergency medical services personnel and physician liaisons - Conduct resident training in general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency medicine - Commitment to research to stay on the leading edge of the latest advances in trauma care Being a Level 1 status differentiates FMLH from all other hospitals and emergency departments in the region. During fiscal year 2024, Froedtert had 75,165 emergency visits and the Trauma Center evaluated 4,368 patients. Other Program Services Revenue As part of operating an acute care hospital and providing health care services to the community, other revenue is derived in the following areas: Other Department Operating Revenue - revenue derived from different services through the process of providing patient care and in the normal operation of a medical facility. Included in this category are items such as meaningful use revenue, pharmacy Revenue, medical staff application fees, and revenue from classes, pump rentals, and other wellness services. Dietary Revenue - revenue derived from cafeteria sales, vending machine sales, guest tray sales and employee meals. Dietary services are necessary to support services to patient families while their loved one is receiving care in the Hospital. The revenue from employee meals is a benefit provided by the Hospital as an employer and it allows our staff to remain on site for patient care. Corporate Allocated Revenue - revenue passed through from Froedtert ThedaCare Health (FTCH), a related party. Intercompany Revenue - consists of revenue derived from medical and administrative services provided to the other FTCH entities. All of these services support the delivery of healthcare to the community. Miscellaneous Revenue - revenue derived from different services through the process of providing patient care in the normal operation of a medical facility. Included in this category are items such as rental revenue, parking revenue, research revenue, recycling revenue, taxable sales, and sale of medical records, and interest income. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons | Anne Zizzo and Frank Cumberbatch - Business relationship |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC. IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, INC. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC., AS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, INC. HAS THE FINAL APPROVAL OF ELECTION OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC., AS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AND AUTHORITIES WITH RESPECT TO THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, AS SET FORTH IN FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL'S BYLAWS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC. ACCOUNTING STAFF PREPARE FORM 990 WHICH IS REVIEWED BY FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC.'S FINANCIAL LEADERS. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY KPMG, FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH INC.'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. NEXT, THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH INC. AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FINALLY, THE 990 IS FILED AS REQUIRED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | ON AN ANNUAL BASIS ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE DATA IS COMPILED, AND THE FTCH VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CCO), THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - GENERAL COUNSEL AND/OR DELEGATE WILL REVIEW ALL FORMS AND NOTIFICATIONS TO DETERMINE IF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST IN THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THEN THE INDIVIDUAL MAKING THE DISCLOSURE SHALL BE RELIEVED OF HIS/HER OBLIGATIONS ON BEHALF OF FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT CREATES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A REPORT OF ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WILL BE MADE BY THE CCO AT LEAST ANNUALLY TO THE FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - CEO & TOP MANAGEMENT Compensation of Top Management is paid by FTCH, a related organization, but a review is performed. In establishing the compensation of the organization's Top Management, independent compensation consultants are utilized, compensation studies are completed to gather comparative data, persons with a conflict of interest regarding the compensation arrangements at issue are not involved in the decision making process, and amounts are reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc. (the related organization) Board of Directors. In addition, there is contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping for deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangements. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - OFFICERS & KEY EMPLOYEES Compensation of several Officers is paid by FTCH, a related organization, but a review is performed. In establishing the compensation of the organization's Officers, independent compensation consultants are utilized, compensation studies are completed to gather comparative data, persons with a conflict of interest regarding the compensation arrangements at issue are not involved in the decision making process, and amounts are reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc. (the related organization) Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC.'S QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE THROUGH THE DIGITAL ASSURANCE CORPORATION, INC. WEBSITE. ANYONE CAN REGISTER TO RECEIVE ONGOING ACCESS TO AND NOTIFICATIONS REGARDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT THE ONLINE WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE CORPORATE OFFICE UPON REQUEST. |
| Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue | - Total Revenue: 9315141, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 1783594, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 7531547; |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | CHANGE IN APB OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST - -388218; CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN FOUNDATION - 3697262; FROEDTERT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS - -1553066; RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS FOR OPERATION - -5006665; TRANSFER TO AFFILIATES - -XXX-XX-XXXX; |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24B | CORPORATE ALLOCATIONS FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC. ALLOCATES CERTAIN REVENUES AND EXPENSES TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS: FMLH, FROEDTERT MENOMONEE FALLS HOSPITAL, FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL, FROEDTERT HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AND FROEDTERT & THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS, INC. THE ALLOCATION IS CALCULATED BY APPLYING AN ALLOCATION METRIC TO EACH ACCOUNTING UNIT AT FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC. EACH ENTITY THEN RECEIVES ITS PORTION OF THE FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC. ALLOCATION ON A MONTHLY BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | OUTPATIENT SERVICES FMLH had 1,023,504 outpatient visits in the twelve months ended June 30, 2024. FMLH offers a wide variety of outpatient clinical services including but not limited to the following: - Anticoagulation - Audiology - Brain injury and stroke therapy - Breast Care - Cardiopulmonary & Vascular Rehabilitation - Cardiothoracic surgery - Cardiovascular medicine - Cancer care - Cancer Center 24 hour Continuity Clinic - Dermatology - Diabetes - Diagnostic radiology - Electrophysiology - Emergency medicine - Endocrinology / Metabolism - Eye institute - Family medicine - Gastroenterology - General internal medicine - General surgery - Geriatric / Gerontology - Hematology / Oncology - Hand therapy - Hypertension - Infectious diseases - Infusion - Internal medicine - Interventional radiology - Lymphedema Therapy - Mammography - Maternal fetal care - Minimally invasive surgery - Neurology - Neurosurgery - Nuclear medicine - Nutritional counseling - Obstetrics / Gynecology - Occupational health - Ophthalmology - Oral Maxillofacial surgery - Orthopedic surgery - Ostomy Services - Otolaryngology - Pain Management - Pancreatobiliary / Endocrine surgery - Physical medicine / Rehabilitation - Plastic / Reconstructive surgery - Preventive / Occupational medicine - Psychiatry - Pulmonary / Critical Care medicine - Radiology - Radiation oncology - Rehabilitation services - Reproductive medicine - Rheumatology - Sickle Cell Disease - Skin Cancer Center - Sleep lab - Speech/communications disorders - Spine care - Spinal Cord Injury program - Sports medicine - Surgical oncology - Transplant - bone marrow - Transplant - solid organ - Transplant surgery - Trauma / Critical Care surgery - Urology - Vascular surgery - Wound healing |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | Part III 4b INPATIENT SERVICES Inpatient: FMLH is the only academic medical center in eastern Wisconsin and one of approximately 120 nationwide. FMLH is dedicated to excellence in patient care, research and medical education which has benefited patients, health care professionals and the region since 1980. We operate eastern Wisconsin's only adult Level I Trauma Center. It is a major training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. FMLH is approved for 833 beds, of which 776 are staffed, with 40,056 patient admissions and 242,605 patient days of care related to medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, rehabilitation and other specialty care for the 12 months ending June 30, 2024. OTHER ACHEIVEMENTS: FMLH ranks No. 2 in Milwaukee Metro area and ranks No. 3 in Wisconsin on the U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 Best Hospitals list. FMLH earned top 50 ranking in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery: #45. Froedtert Hospital was recognized as high performing in three specialties: Cancer, Pulmonology and Lung Surgery and Urology. Froedtert Hospital was recognized by Vizient as a 2024 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer in the Comprehensive Academic Medical Center cohort. The award is given to recipients who excelled in six critical domains of patient care: safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness, and equity. There were 115 comprehensive academic medical centers in the cohort, and Froedtert Hospital achieved a top 10 performance ranking. This is the third year in a row Froedtert Hospital achieved a top 10 ranking. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation recognized FMLH as a "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer" in their 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Earning a "High Performer" designation shows our commitment to having strong LGBTQ+ policies that help ensure our patients, visitors and workforce feel valued, safe and heard. HEI award criteria includes non-discrimination and staff training, patient services and support, employee benefits and policies, patient and community engagement and responsible citizenship. Froedtert ThedaCare Health, parent organization to FMLH, was named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, earning a top score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) for outstanding commitment to disability inclusion practices. The DEI assessment measures an organization's culture and leadership, accessibility, employment practices (including benefits, education and accommodations), community engagement and supplier diversity. The Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network is a 2023 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner. This is the sixth year in a row our Cancer Network has received outstanding achievement for Patient Experience. This award honors organizations that have reached the 95th percentile for patient experience, engagement or clinical quality performance. Froedtert Hospital was named by Healthgrades as one of America's Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, Coronary Intervention and Cardiac Surgery. -Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care for six years in a row (2019-2024) -Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention for three years in a row (2022-2024) -Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery (2024) Becker's Healthcare recognized FMLH in the 2024 edition of its list of "Great hospitals in America." The hospitals included on this list are recognized nationally for excellence in clinical care, patient outcomes and staff and physician satisfaction. As part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, FMLH received its fourth Magnet recognition in 2021 and is on the journey toward its fifth designation, with notification expected in spring/summer 2026. The program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing and is considered the gold standard for nursing excellence. With this achievement, FMLH retains its place among the best of the best as part of the Magnet community - a select group of 425 health care organizations out of nearly 6,000 U.S. health care organizations. Froedtert Hospital was recognized on the Becker's Hospital Review 2024 list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs. Hospitals featured on this list are renowned for delivering superior heart and vascular care that results in high-quality outcomes. As part of a health network that includes eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center, our heart and vascular specialists treat a high volume of patients with a wide variety of heart diseases. Froedtert ThedaCare Health, parent organization to FMLH, is recognized as a "Patient Financial Communications Best Practice Adopter" by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). This is for following best practices when we interact with patients regarding financial issues such as billing, payment arrangements and insurance coverage. Recognized as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology. As a DICOE facility, patients receive the highest levels of imaging quality, safety, and care. This achievement goes beyond accreditation to recognize the best in quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. The Froedtert & MCW Comprehensive Stroke Program at Froedtert Hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll Elite Plus and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award, (the highest level of recognition possible for a single, continuous 24-month period) from the American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines Program. The award recognizes commitment and success in implementing the highest standard of stroke care. The American Heart Association recognized Froedtert Hospital with the Get With The Guidelines-Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes and NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes awards. These awards show our commitment to providing research-based, high-quality heart attack care. The Emergency Department at Froedtert Hospital has been recognized with the Emergency Nurses Association 2023 Lantern Award for excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. The award serves as a visible symbol of our commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment. Energy Star Certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for superior energy performance. FMLH reduced its energy consumption per square foot by more than 30% since 2009. Energy Star is the only energy efficiency certification in the U.S. that is based on actual, verified energy performance. Most of the services provided by FMLH are tertiary or quaternary care services and include the following: Wisconsin Institute for Neuroscience (WINS) The Froedtert & MCW Wisconsin Institute for Neuroscience (WINS) is a world-class resource for individuals with complex neurological disorders. Combining specialty expertise, state-of-the-science technology and consistent research leadership, the center provides comprehensive services for movement disorders, stroke, MS, ALS, brain injury, spine care, and epilepsy as well as a number of other neurological disorders. We offer the only dedicated Neuro-Intensive Care Unit in Wisconsin, staffed by full time fellowship-trained neuro-intensivists, and a 6 bed long-term monitoring unit for patients with epilepsy. STROKE: FMLH was the first in the state and among the first in the nation to receive certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and was the first in southeast Wisconsin to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation. The Stroke program demonstrates its ability to provide care from a multi-disciplinary team. The team includes neurologists, neuro-interventionalists, emergency department specialists, radiologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and technicians working in a coordinated, collaborative system. We consistently exceed national standards of care for stroke established by the Joint Commission and Vizient consortium and consistently achieve recognition from the American Stroke Association on an annual basis. As a regional leader, we offer the most comprehensive and advanced care by the 24 hour a day Acute Stroke Team and provide telestroke and teleneurovascular services to regional health partners. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | SPINECARE: Our SpineCare program offers multi-disciplinary, operative and non-operative care for patients with spinal trauma, degenerative diseases of the spine, spinal tumors, and back pain. We have a team of back and neck experts working together in each location. The team is made up of some of the area's leading neurological and orthopaedic surgeons. Our staff includes well-regarded physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, pain physicians, chiropractors, pain psychologists, spine-trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants as well as outstanding physical and occupational therapists. EPILEPSY: The Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is one of only a few programs in the country providing comprehensive, individualized care for people with epilepsy. It is a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the highest ranking by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. It serves as a regional or national referral facility and offers: - Complete evaluation for epilepsy - More complex forms of intensive neurodiagnostic monitoring - More extensive medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial treatment - Broad range of surgical procedures, including intracranial electrodes and responsive neuromodulation The comprehensive Epilepsy Program is the first to offer a new epilepsy neuromodulation treatment - the RNS System. Offer advanced imaging capabilities with the MEG-(magnetoencephalography) - most advanced method of recording and evaluating the brain. Can localize epileptic activity more accurately than any other non-invasive modality. Provides valuable information for pre surgical mapping of the brain. HEADACHE: FMLH takes a multidisciplinary team approach to examine the reasons for your headaches. Through medicine and lifestyle adjustments, we work with you to find the best answers. There is a provision of sphenopalatine ganglion block procedures for appropriate patients as well. Looking at all angles, our multidisciplinary approach is an effective way to achieve positive results over time. F&MCW has developed a Headache School, which is a program made up of 20 modules designed to help people with severe headaches be an active partner in their plan of care. MEMORY DISORDERS: Our program provides comprehensive care to patients and families living with dementia or other memory disorders. An expert multidisciplinary team is made up of neurologists, geropsychiatrist, neuropsychologists, nurses and a social worker. They are experienced in diagnosing and treating all types of memory disorders. The team is committed to: - Identifying memory disorders early through a comprehensive diagnostic assessment - Offering the latest treatments - Educating patients and their families - Providing coping skills and counseling for families - Conducting research to find ways to prevent, better diagnose and treat memory disorders. This team had a recent development of a disease modifying assisted therapy program of Disease Modifying Alzheimer's Treatment (DMAT) offering Leqembi to patients with Alzheimer's disease. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: MS Clinic is a Center of Comprehensive MS Care as designated by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Provides comprehensive, individualized care to patients with MS. Offers latest clinical trials and new treatment options. Provides MS fellowship training for physicians. PARKINSONS: Patients with Parkinson's disease or movement disorders receive comprehensive care through the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Program. Our Parkinson's program has been awarded certification from the American Parkinson's Foundation as a Center of Excellence. For the most complex to the most common movement disorders, our knowledgeable and experienced team offers the full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment choices, many found only at an academic medical center. We're one of the longest-standing providers in the area offering patients unique advantages such as: - Board-certified physicians who are specialists in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders - Innovative technology & treatment options such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) - Individualized, coordinated care with active involvement of the patient and family members in treatment planning - Active involvement of the patient and family members in treatment planning. - An academic medical center setting where patients benefit as soon as possible from research advancements related to treatment of movement disorders. - Dedication to enhancing the quality of life AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS): Patients receive multidisciplinary care within the ALS Program. Although there is no cure for ALS, the program provides state-of-the-science diagnostic services and access to advanced drug therapies that may slow the progress of the disease's symptoms. The ALS Clinic is one of 52 clinics to be officially certified by the ALS Association in the United States. OTHER: Neurologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral nerve and muscle disorders, dementia, neuro-ophthalmologic conditions, and demyelinating disorders. It offers multidisciplinary programs in Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Memory Disorders, MS, Spasticity, Headache and Neuro-oncology. The NeuroRehab program and Neuropsychology services are an integral part of all Neurosciences programs. In addition to the core programs noted above, the Neurosciences Center also provides care for patients with Autonomic Disorders and Neuromuscular Disorders. Cancer Care Cancer Center. The Clinical Cancer Center offers comprehensive care for all types of cancer through 14 disease-specific, multidisciplinary cancer programs; support services ranging from laboratory and imaging to psychosocial and pastoral care; and research facilities and international cancer registries. Unique offerings in cancer center care include: - A Day Hospital which is open 365 days per year for outpatient chemotherapy infusion and supportive care - Outpatient Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) and CAR-T program - Whole genome sequencing - Patient centered care model with advanced intake and coordination mechanisms - Renowned experts with specialty expertise - Academic medical center with wide range of clinical trials - Advanced technology (including Radixact with Synchrony motion tracking and Leksell Gamma Knife Icon for image guided radiation oncology treatments). - One of the first two sites in US to install and treat patients using the Elekta MR-Linac Unity system. - Single location for all cancer treatment needs - 24 hour cancer clinic, providing support for urgent cancer related concerns anytime of the day or night - Dedicated inpatient and outpatient Translation Research Units offering the latest in oncology early-phase clinical trials Our cancer network has six locations anchored by the power and unparalleled resources of eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center. FMLH is the first cancer treatment center in the world to offer a new precision medicine immunotherapy treatment option for patients who have certain non-Hodgkin lymphomas (B-cell). Our physicians are internationally recognized for their research and treating patients with innovative cellular therapies. FMLH is a leading center for HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitioneal Chemotherapy) in the Midwest and the nation. HIPEC is a state-of-the-art procedure for treating cancers that have spread to the abdomen. This procedure offers a new treatment option - even for people who have been told they have no options. In 2017, FMLH became the only cancer program in the Midwest and one of just seven in the world to begin testing the imaging portion of the MR -guided linear accelerator technology. We participated in a global research team studying the advanced capabilities of MR-linac technology. This will help define the practical application of MR-Linac with the goal of improving outcomes of cancer patients treated with radiation therapy around the world. Treatments on the MR Linac began on January 17th, 2019. Since then F&MCW has treated 444 patients (5,947 treatments) with multiple diagnoses. Almost every case has been treated using adaptive planning, adjusting the treatment field to the shape of the tumor or position of the patient and delivering a new treatment plan for each treatment. This technique allows higher doses of daily radiation delivered in fewer treatments. Offering CAR-t therapy using all commercially approved products as well as multiple clinical trials. In 2024 became an Authorized Treatment Center for the first FDA approved cellular therapy for a solid tumor indication. Specifically a Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) treatment for advanced melanoma. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | Accreditations: - US News & World Report recognized FMLH as a high performing hospital in lung cancer surgery, and colon cancer surgery. - Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program. Accreditation at this level recognizes organizations that take a multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer and office, in addition to excellent clinical care, access to clinical trials and new treatments, genetic counseling, and comprehensive patient-centered services including psycho-social support, an individualized treatment navigation process and a survivorship care plan. - Since 2001, the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program has been accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). For patients, this measurement of quality and expertise provides the assurance that they are receiving high-quality transplant care and offers a way for them to compare different programs. - We are accredited by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) which ensures adherence to national standards for the treatment of cancer patients with chemotherapeutic, immunologic and other agents. - In February 2019, the Froedtert Cancer Network received initial Accreditation for Program Excellence (APEx) from the American Society for Radiation Oncology for meeting/exceeding national quality standards in the radiation oncology program. All sites within the Cancer Network where radiation therapy is delivered received a 4 year APEx reaccreditation in 2023. - The Breast Care Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), which ensures the quality of services provided for breast health and the treatment of breast cancer. - The Breast Care Centers are recognized as Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. This means we are committed to fighting breast disease, maintain the highest standards for imaging quality and patient safety. We are accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. - NAPRC Rectal accreditation as of 10/2020. FMLH had 7,204 new cancer registry cases in FY2024. Heart & Vascular Heart and Vascular Center. The Heart and Vascular Center provides a complete range of specialized programs to diagnose and treat heart disease and vascular disease from the common to the complex. Our program offers a comprehensive array of services, including: wellness and preventive services, diagnostics, endovascular procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and surgical procedures. Our staff and physicians treat a wide range of heart and vascular conditions. Our physicians are highly skilled and experienced in treating heart and vascular disease and have access to state-of-the-art technology enabling care across the continuum from prevention to complex interventions. Innovative programs include: Structural Heart including TAVR, Mitraclip and other novel percutaneous approaches to heart valve disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Comprehensive Heart Failure and Transplant, Aortic Disease, Arrhythmia and Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Preventive Cardiology and Lipid Therapy, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Valvular Disease, Venous and Vein Disease, Women and Heart Disease, Limb Preservation, Intensive Cardiac Rehab, and Vascular and Cardiac Second Opinion programs. Care is provided in a number of outpatient areas and supported by inpatient care in the Cardiac Nursing Unit and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The Center is staffed by Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons and Interventional Radiologists as well as nursing and technical staff. Our interdisciplinary teams offer emergency review, planning, and treatment for patients from inside of Froedtert and from outside hospitals through our cardiogenic shock activation, vascular emergency response, and pulmonary embolism response teams. These teams are activated via our Access Center. The interdisciplinary treatment teams gather at any time, 24/7/365, on a conference call to review the clinical situation and establish a course of treatment to best meet the emergency needs of the patient. Our Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program provides life sustaining care for patients in cardiogenic shock or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ECMO oxygenates a patient's blood outside the body, allowing the heart and lungs to rest. Our center at FMLH is the largest in the state of Wisconsin and has achieved a Gold level award by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. Our Cardio-Oncology Program brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists from our cardiovascular and cancer teams. Together, we provide patients who are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease due to cancer treatment a comprehensive resource for prevention strategies and early-stage management. We develop personalized care plans prior to cancer treatment to manage cardiovascular risk without impacting the effectiveness of the patient's cancer treatment regimen. The team includes specialists in cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart failure, electrophysiology, cardiothoracic surgery and cancer. As a part of the academic medical center, we participate in leading-edge cardio-oncology research to develop new methods for identifying patients at increased risk of developing cardiac events and researching strategies to decrease the risk during cancer care. Our Heart Disease in Pregnancy Program offers specialized care for women at high-risk for heart disease or those with preexisting cardiovascular condition before, during and after pregnancy. Our team includes experts in adult congenital heart disease, cardiology, maternal fetal medicine, obstetrics and anesthesiology. Multidisciplinary team conferences are held regularly to discuss patient care plans to ensure that patients are receiving the collective opinion of multiple specialists to determine the most effective treatment options. Froedtert ThedaCare Health, including FMLH, is the only health system in Wisconsin to offer Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR). ICR has improved outcomes over traditional cardiac rehab, through inclusion of educational modules focused on nutrition, active lifestyle, and health mindset. Some distinctions for our Heart and Vascular Center are as follows: -In its 2024 Specialty Excellence Awards, Healthgrades recognized Froedtert Hospital as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention, as well as other specialty achievements in various area -Froedtert Hospital has been recognized by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for 20 years of accreditation. This recognition is a testament to our teams commitment to providing quality patient care in echocardiography. - Our Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Program is the only one in Wisconsin designated as a Center of Excellence by the HHT Foundation International, Inc., and one of only a few designated in the Midwest. Our HHT program follows international, evidence-based guidelines for screening and managing the disease. Our experienced, dedicated team offers a full spectrum of coordinated care, treating HHT as a chronic condition instead of an acute state. - The Echo labs at FMLH, FWBH, FMFH, MRHC, Drexel Town Square, Brookfield and Mequon Health Centers are a combined accredited echo lab under IAC. - Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Centers of Excellence (CoEs) proactively manage the care of patients with HHT with an integrated team of experts, knowledgeable about HHT. HHT specialists work closely with an HHT coordinator to ensure proper follow-up and coordination of patients care throughout the center. - Each CoE combine strengths of each specialty to treat the unique symptoms of HHT. You will have access to physicians who specialize in all aspects of HHT. - Cure HHT strongly encourages HHT CoEs to: - Educate patients, families and health care providers about HHT. - Interact with the non-COE health care providers of HHT patients. - Engage in HHT research and publish results in medical journals and publications. - Participate in Cure HHT activities. - Our Pulmonary Hypertension Program is one of only three adult programs in Wisconsin accredited as a Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. Our exceptional, board-certified physicians and other team members are dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by pulmonary hypertension in all of its forms. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | - The Heart and Vascular Centers at FMLH is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Recognized centers meet overall quality measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with input from the medical community. - The echocardiography lab at FMLH received triple accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Echocardiography Laboratories. The certification means the lab meets standards for transthoracic echo, stress echo and transesophageal echo procedures. - The Vascular Lab at FMLH received accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Vascular Testing. This accreditation notes the Vascular Lab meets standards for extracranial, peripheral arterial, and peripheral venous ultrasound imaging. - The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program at FMLH, FMFH and FWBH received certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This certification demonstrates our commitment to improving morbidity and mortality from both cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through promotion and inclusion of education, prevention, active lifestyle and healthy mindset. - FMLH is the first and only hospital in Wisconsin certified as a Primary Heart Attack Center (PHAC) by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Heart Association established recommendations behind PHAC that ensure heart attack patients receive the best evidence-based care at each stage in their illness. -FMLH is certified as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. - FMLH's Lung Transplant Program re-activated in 2021, and is the sole program in Southeastern Wisconsin. - The American Heart Association recognized Froedtert Hospital with its Get With the Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award. In addition, the hospital was recognized on the AHA's Target: Heart Failure(SM) Honor Roll and received the AHA's Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. -The American Heart Association also recognized Froedtert Hospital with its Get With the Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes and Get With the Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes awards. These awards demonstrate our commitment to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks. - The Froedtert & MCW Comprehensive Stroke Program at Froedtert Hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll awards for their commitment to providing research-based, high-quality stroke care. - The Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative (SVS VQI) has awarded Froedtert Hospital three out of three stars for its active participation in the Registry Participation Program. The mission of the SVS VQI is to improve patient safety and the quality of vascular care delivery by providing web-based collection, aggregation and analysis of clinical data submitted in registry format for all patients undergoing specific vascular treatments. The VQI operates 14 vascular registries. - Froedtert is an Optum designated Center of Excellence for Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Women's Health WOMEN'S HEALTH. FMLH offers comprehensive programs to meet the needs of women of all ages. Specialized programs include reproductive medicine, heart disease in pregnancy program in collaboration with cardiology, gestational diabetes, breast care and sports medicine. The Reproductive Medicine Center located at our North Hills Health Center, provides a wide variety of fertility services including diagnostic testing, intrauterine insemination, in-vitro fertilization, and third party reproduction. Patients with successful pregnancy outcomes have the opportunity to continue care through Froedtert and Medical College OB/GYN clinic and Maternal Fetal Care Center. Our Maternal Fetal Care Center addresses complications and concerns of pregnancy and newborns. Maternal Fetal Care Center provides specialized care for women from before conception through delivery with comprehensive, high quality care for high-risk pregnancies, preconception and genetic counseling, specialized testing and screening. Patients cared for through Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin OB Clinic and Maternal Fetal Care Center deliver at the Froedtert Hospital Birth Center, conveniently located in Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The Froedtert Hospital Birth Center is a Level IV with a Level II Special Care Nursery. Froedtert and Medical College Birth Center had 4,064 births during the twelve months ended June 30, 2024. The Pregnancy Coagulation Clinic is one of the only of its kind in the country directed by dedicated hematologists and maternal fetal medicine specialists. These specialists help women with clotting and bleeding disorders have the best chance of achieving a healthy pregnancy. Our integrated program with specialized nursing and a comprehensive approach allows for constant interaction among sub-specialists. Because everything is in one place, we're able to offer truly coordinated care. The Obstetrics & Gynecology department has faculty covering all major subspecialties of the field, with recent hires adding coverage to the subspecialties of Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. This focused practice provides the highest level of quality surgical care to patients, particularly those affected by endometriosis and fibroids. These minimally-invasive surgical approaches are allowing women to address their symptoms while minimizing surgical risks and recovery time. Our experts have created a program to address the unique aspects of heart disease in women. Our dedicated team of 14 female board-certified cardiologists is the largest in eastern Wisconsin. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death among women. Because heart disease may have different symptoms or respond to treatment differently in women than in men, we are doing research to learn more about the best ways to treat women's heart disease. Our Women's Sports Medicine program provides specialized care for female athletes and the unique physical, psychological, and medical issues they face. A subcomponent of the Sports Medicine Center, it is one of only a few comprehensive female-focused sports programs in Wisconsin. Pulmonary & Critical Care Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Physicians in this division evaluate and treat people with a range of disorders including: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), cystic fibrosis, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory insufficiency, sleep medicine and many others. A pulmonary function diagnostic laboratory provides complete services for evaluation, diagnostic and follow-up studies. FMLH has 6 intensive care units with 119 beds. ** Interstitial Lung Disease Program Other achievements: - 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report recognized FMLH as high performing in Cancer, Pulmonology and Lung Surgery and Urology. Froedtert Hospital was also rated as high performing in 14 procedures and conditions. - The Froedtert & MCW Cystic Fibrosis Program is the only adult program in southeastern Wisconsin accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. - Our Pulmonary Hypertension Program is one of only three adult programs in Wisconsin accredited as a Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. - Our Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Program is the only one in Wisconsin designated a Center of Excellence by HHT Foundation International, Inc., and one of only a few designated in the Midwest. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | Surgery, Solid Organ, Bone Marrow & Cellular Therapy SURGERY. Comprehensive surgical services are provided at FMLH, including tertiary and quaternary surgical services in cardiothoracic, minimally invasive/gastrointestinal (including bariatric), maxillofacial, eye, plastics, pancreatobiliary/endocrine, surgical oncology, colorectal, transplant, trauma and critical care, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pulmonary and vascular surgery. In addition, the department supports high-complexity procedures with robotic surgery and hybrid imaging, surgical navigation, and intraoperative MRI (iMRI). FMLH surgery supports the new Wisconsin Institute of Neuroscience (WINS), which specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive and functional neurological disorders. Our cardiac program utilizes advanced technology, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and ventricular assist devices (VAD). In vascular surgery, we are doing physician modified endografts, which set us apart from our competition. The surgery program actively participates in ongoing research through its Clinical Research Initiative. FMLH performed 11,852 inpatient surgeries and 14,919 outpatient surgeries during the twelve months ended June 30, 2024. SOLID ORGAN PROGRAM. Our Transplant Center is a joint program with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The Center receives vital support for tissue typing and research initiatives from Versiti BloodCenter of Wisconsin. The Center offers a full range of transplant services for adult and pediatric patients, including kidney, paired kidney exchange, liver, pancreas, heart, and lung. The Organ Transplantation Center's multidisciplinary approach draws upon the broad range of resources and expertise available through a variety of specialties within our campus. As an academic medical center, we are at the forefront of new developments and information, and we can help patients explore all available treatment options. When clinically indicated, we use normothermic machine perfusion for organ preservation during transport. We offer education classes for potential transplant patients and their families as well as for medical personnel in the community and work closely with Versiti, the federally designated organ procurement organization supporting the transplant community in eastern Wisconsin. BMT and CELLULAR THERAPY PROGRAM. The Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin was one of the first BMT programs in the U.S. It is the largest transplant program of its kind in Wisconsin. The Clinical Cancer Center is also the home of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR), the worldwide registry for BMT data. In 2018 F&MCW began using CAR-T cells to treat patients with hematologic malignancies. There are FDA approved CAR-t options as well as multiple clinical trials. A unique CAR T-cell therapy approach developed by MCW physicians and researchers in a phase II clinical trial used autologous T cells engineered to recognize CD19 and CD20 molecules (also called antigens) on a cancer cell's surface. This trial, while closed, has set the stage for further study on a national level. Froedtert's inhouse cell processing lab manufactured the cells for the unique CAR-T cell therapy developed by MCW physicians. In addition, our in house lab handles all of the cell processing for our BMT and cellular therapy program. The program has long been accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). In addition, we were one of the first in the nation to receive specific FACT accreditation that enables our physicians to offer treatment with immune effectors like CAR T-cell therapy. Our program is a national leader in providing outpatient BMT and cellular therapies. In addition, we are now an Authorized Treatment Center for the first FDA approved cellular therapy for a solid tumor indication. This is a Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) treatment for advanced melanoma. FMLH performed the following transplants during the twelve months ended June 30, 2024: Heart...............................27 Lung..................................3 Kidney...........................148 Liver................................40 Pancreas...........................6 Blood and marrow........414 Achievements: - US News & World Report - FMLH is ranked as the No. 2 hospital in Milwaukee and No. 3 in Wisconsin - 2023-24 US News & World Report - Froedtert Hospital earned a top 50 ranking in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (No. 45), and ranked High Performing in three specialties: Cancer, Pulmonology and Lung Surgery and Urology. They also ranked as High Performing in 14 procedures and conditions. - Froedtert Hospital has been named one of the 100 "Great Hospitals in America" for 2024 by Becker's Hospital Review, the only hospital in Wisconsin to receive this honor. The recognition highlights our excellence in complex care, including advanced cancer treatments, neurology and personalized patient care. Becker's also praised our commitment to medical innovation through research, clinical trials, and cutting-edge technologies. - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program - F&MCW one of the largest ECMO programs in the Midwest, as we have 24/7 ECMO-dedicated staff and the capability to treat more than 16 patients simultaneously. We are a Designated Gold Level Center of Excellence by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). This designation recognizes centers demonstrating an exceptional commitment to evidence-based processes and quality measures, staff training and continuing education, patient satisfaction and ongoing clinical care. We have the capability to support all post-transplant patients with V-A, V-V ECMO or mechanical circulatory support. ECMO Procedural volume has grown from the teens to hundreds in the last few years. This advanced capability is an asset for our lung and heart transplant patients who may need ECMO. - Froedtert Hospital was recognized by Vizient as a 2024 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer in the comprehensive academic medical center cohort. Froedtert Hospital achieved a rank of 8 out of 115 comprehensive academic medical centers. - In 2004, our kidney transplant program was the first in the state and is one of the few in the country offering incompatible blood type transplantation through its partnership with Versiti, Inc. - Each of our transplant programs is CMS Certified. - Froedtert is only one of a few hospitals in the U.S. to offer a transplant-specific intensive care unit. - As of September 2024, Froedtert has 23 center of excellence designations across solid organ transplants and payers. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | Medical Education: FMLH is the major teaching affiliate of The Medical College of Wisconsin. The affiliation agreement between The Medical College and FMLH provides for joint programs in health care education, health-related research, and health services. The Medical College places approximately 384 full-time equivalent residents at FMLH. Substantially all patient encounters at FMLH are teaching related. Froedtert Hospital is utilized in The Medical College's residency programs in anesthesiology, dermatology, diagnostic radiology, endocrinology/metabolism, general surgery, internal medicine, nephrology, neurological surgery, neurology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, pathology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, pulmonary medicine, transplant surgery, urology and emergency medicine, allergy and immunology, cardiology, geriatrics, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, nuclear medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry, radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, trauma surgery, and vascular surgery. FMLH supports continuing medical education. All of the medical services provide continuing medical education for the staff, residents, and students. Scientific conferences are held on a weekly basis for most services. The Medical College faculty members, who comprise the majority of the Medical Staff of Froedtert Hospital, frequently serve as directors of continuing medical education programs for other hospitals within the State of Wisconsin and the surrounding region. In addition to the affiliation with The Medical College, FMLH maintains educational affiliations with a number of other institutions and degree programs, including but not limited to Alverno College, Carroll University, Concordia University, Marian University, Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary University, Moraine Park Technical College, University of Wisconsin System, Waukesha County Technical College, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. Additionally, in the past year, partnering with The Medical College of Wisconsin, we have successfully expanded our network of Froedtert ThedaCare Health contracts for MCW student placements to include several esteemed institutions for Physician Assistant (PA)/ Nurse Practitioner (NP) placements. This expansion encompasses agreements with Tennessee Tech University, Lincoln Memorial University, and Trevecca Nazarene University. By establishing these contracts, we are enhancing our collaborative efforts and reinforcing our commitment to providing high-quality training opportunities in line with regulatory and institutional standards. |
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