TY 2024 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) ANDREW DAVENPORT...................................................................... MEMBER	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(2) CAMILLE VIERA-HEWELL...................................................................... MEMBER	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(3) JENNY FLOYD...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(4) JEREMY WALKER...................................................................... PHYSICIAN - NGPG, MEDICAL DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 40.00	X			386,736	47,166
(5) MARTHA RANDOLPH...................................................................... MEMBER	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(6) PETE WILLIAMS...................................................................... PHYSICIAN - NGPG	1.00 ................. 40.00	X			356,778	38,447
(7) SEMUEL MAYSONET...................................................................... CHAIR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X			0	0
(8) STEPHEN SAMUEL...................................................................... MEMBER	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(9) TREY MCPHAUL...................................................................... MEMBER	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(10) CAROL BURRELL...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO (ENDED 5/25)	1.00 ................. 40.00		X		2,404,552	84,973
(11) MATT HANLEY...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO (BEGIN 3/25)	1.00 ................. 40.00		X		0	0
(12) BRIAN D STEINES...................................................................... CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	1.00 ................. 40.00		X		1,122,216	152,552
(13) STEPHEN KELLY...................................................................... CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	1.00 ................. 40.00		X		401,533	78,405
(14) JOHN KUEVEN...................................................................... CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, MEMBER	40.00 ................. 1.00	X	X		999,194	126,940
(15) DIANE POIROT...................................................................... CHIEF HR OFFICER - NGHS	1.00 ................. 40.00			X	628,067	93,134
(16) JOHN DELZELL JR...................................................................... VP MEDICAL EDUCATION - NGMC	40.00 .................			X	673,642	87,395
(17) JOHN A WILLIAMSON...................................................................... PRESIDENT NGMC BRASELTON	40.00 .................			X	714,503	106,474

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
AMN HEALTHCARE INC 2735 COLLECTION CENTER DRIVE CHICAGO,IL60693	STAFFING SERVICES	26,004,765
ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES OF GAINESVILLE 1488 JESSE JEWELL PKWY GAINESVILLE,GA30501	ANESTHESIA SERVICES	20,730,623
ARAMARK SERVICES PO BOX 978839 DALLAS,TX75397	ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES	16,610,848
GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC PO BOX 641936 PITTSBURGH,PA15264	BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE	14,672,567
UNIDINE CORPORATION PO BOX 102289 ATLANTA,GA30368	DIETARY SERVICES	13,600,341
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 179

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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

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number

58-1694098

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) 2024

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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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(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 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. 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—2023. 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—2024. 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—2023. 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) 2024

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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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(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 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. 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—2023. 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) 2024

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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) 2024

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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) 2024

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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) 2024

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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 2024 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-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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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) 2024

Additional Data

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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number

58-1694098

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 ......... Right Arrow

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) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Part I	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) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC		Employer identification number 58-1694098

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) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC			Employer identification number 58-1694098
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

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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. right arrow

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

2024

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

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number

58-1694098

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 .................................................................... right arrow

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 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

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 ..... right arrow

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

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

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-.
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2
3
4
5
6

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

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

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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 right arrow

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).
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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) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(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

(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)? ........

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

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

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

Yes

112,210

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

112,210

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.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1:	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: -AMERICAN ACADEMY OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE -AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY PRACTITIONERS -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS INC -AMERICAN MEDICAL GROUP ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION -ASSOCIATION OF PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSES -GEORGIA ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY HOSPITALS -GEORGIA COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS -GEORGIA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION -GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -HEALTHCARE INFORMAITON AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY -SOCIETY OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY -SOCIETY OF TEACHERS OF FAMILY MEDICINE -TRAUMA CENTER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA A PORTION OF THESE DUES IS DESIGNATED FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BY THESE ORGANIZATIONS.

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Explanation

PART II-B, LINE 1:

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: -AMERICAN ACADEMY OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE -AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY PRACTITIONERS -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS INC -AMERICAN MEDICAL GROUP ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION -ASSOCIATION OF PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSES -GEORGIA ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY HOSPITALS -GEORGIA COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS -GEORGIA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION -GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -HEALTHCARE INFORMAITON AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY -SOCIETY OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY -SOCIETY OF TEACHERS OF FAMILY MEDICINE -TRAUMA CENTER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA A PORTION OF THESE DUES IS DESIGNATED FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BY THESE ORGANIZATIONS.

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

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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.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number

58-1694098

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 July 25, 2006, 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
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

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 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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 ....	29,708,732	30,631,024	29,507,736	25,223,007	23,676,482
b	Contributions ...	6,295,723	5,469,566	5,929,585	6,849,840	4,433,267
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	129,390	654,220	376,127	-211,627	507,097
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	7,770,961	7,212,016	5,138,334	2,111,709	3,276,227
f	Administrative expenses ....	-143,443	-165,938	44,090	241,775	117,612
g	End of year balance ......	28,506,327	29,708,732	30,631,024	29,507,736	25,223,007

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

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Permanent endowment right arrow

27.710 %

Term endowment right arrow

72.290 %

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)

Yes

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

Yes

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 .....	8,087,554		8,087,554
b	Buildings ....	1,339,661,422	356,730,485	982,930,937
c	Leasehold improvements	11,362,488	10,414,909	947,579
d	Equipment ....	771,027,484	547,355,250	223,672,234
e	Other .....	144,345,570		144,345,570
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,359,983,874

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

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
ESTIMATED THIRD PARTY PAYER SETTLEMENTS	19,917,001
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	24,558,104
LONG TERM LEASE LIABILITIES	91,703,756
DUE FROM AFFILIATES	214,181





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	136,393,042
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	2,042,866,000
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-11,581,028
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	28,398
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-11,552,630
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	2,054,418,630
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	4,002,474
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	173,365,403
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	177,367,877
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	2,231,786,507

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	1,811,107,000
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	1,595,728
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	1,595,728
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	1,809,511,272
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	4,002,474
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	176,426,660
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	180,429,134
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	1,989,940,406

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 X, LINE 2:	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (NGMC) IS CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS SUCH, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND 2024, RESPECTIVELY, MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE NGMC HOLDS ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE UNDER GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. IT IS NGMC'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS AS AN OPERATING EXPENSE WHERE APPLICABLE.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSES 28,398.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	ESTIMATED PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS 171,949,896. NON OPERATING EXPENSES 365,252. PARTNERSHIP INCOME NOT ON BOOKS 1,049,305. OTHER ADJUSTMENT 950.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSES 28,398. OTHER ADJUSTMENT 1,567,330.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	ESTIMATED PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS 171,949,896. OTHER ADJUSTMENT PARTNERSHIP INCOME 1,049,305. GRANTS FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 3,427,459.

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Hospitals

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, question 20a.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number

58-1694098

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 30000.0000000000 %

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? . . . . . .

Yes

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)	(b) Persons served (optional)	(c) Total community benefit expense	(d) Direct offsetting revenue	(e) Net community benefit expense	(f) Percent of total expense
a	Financial Assistance at cost (from Worksheet 1) . . .			66,654,107		66,654,107	3.670 %
b	Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .			164,432,312	127,991,815	36,440,497	2.000 %
c	Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .			250,458	67,750	182,708	0.010 %
d	Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .			231,336,877	128,059,565	103,277,312	5.680 %
Other Benefits
e	Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).	37	188,539	8,945,939	516,066	8,429,873	0.460 %
f	Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .	14	17,234	55,325,491	25,059,162	30,266,329	1.660 %
g	Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .			315,607,378	279,971,423	35,635,955	1.960 %
h	Research (from Worksheet 7) .	1	878	2,349,150	1,093,743	1,255,407	0.070 %
i	Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .	55	410	803,804	19,229	784,575	0.040 %
j	Total. Other Benefits . .	107	207,061	383,031,762	306,659,623	76,372,139	4.190 %
k	Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .	107	207,061	614,368,639	434,719,188	179,649,451	9.870 %

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2024

Schedule H (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.

		(a) Number of activities or programs (optional)	(b) Persons served (optional)	(c) Total community building expense	(d) Direct offsetting revenue	(e) Net community building expense	(f) Percent of total expense
1	Physical improvements and housing
2	Economic development	1		60,000	30,000	30,000	0 %
3	Community support	1		7,500	750	6,750	0 %
4	Environmental improvements	1		2,000	200	1,800	0 %
5	Leadership development and training for community members
6	Coalition building	1	7,671	115,113		115,113	0.010 %
7	Community health improvement advocacy
8	Workforce development	5	1,488	796,871		796,871	0.040 %
9	Other
10	Total	9	9,159	981,484	30,950	950,534	0.050 %

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. ......

171,949,896

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. ......

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).....

308,395,121

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

320,862,549

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

-12,467,428

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

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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)
1	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501 WWW.NGHS.COM 069-074	X	X	X	X

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)

	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER 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 25

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): NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES

Other website (list url): NORTHEASTGEORGIACHNA.COM

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 25

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

Yes

If "Yes" (list url): NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES

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)

	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER 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 300.000000000000%
and FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care of 400.000000000000%

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):

WWW.NGHS.COM/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE

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

WWW.NGHS.COM/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE

A plain language summary of the FAP was widely available on a website (list url):
WWW.NGHS.COM/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE

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

	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER 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)

	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER 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
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.	PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS HAVE PARTNERED AND COLLABORATED TO CONDUCT THE 2025 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) FOR COMMUNITIES THEY (CHNA PARTNERS) SERVE IN NORTHEASTERN GEORGIA: -DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH -GOOD NEWS CLINICS -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER GAINESVILLE -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BRASELTON -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROW -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM -STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITALTHROUGH THIS ASSESSMENT, THE CHNA PARTNERS WORKED TO BETTER UNDERSTAND LOCAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, IDENTIFY HEALTH TRENDS, DETERMINE GAPS IN THE CURRENT HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND CRAFT A PLAN TO ADDRESS THOSE GAPS AND THE IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS. THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY EACH OF THE PARTNERS OVERLAPPED AND COMBINED TO INCLUDE ALL OR PART OF 17 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA. THESE COMMUNITIES REFLECT THE FOLLOWING SERVICE AREAS:- DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH: BANKS, BARROW, DAWSON, FORSYTH, FRANKLIN, HABERSHAM, HALL, HART, LUMPKIN, RABUN, STEPHENS, TOWNS, UNION, AND WHITE COUNTIES- GOOD NEWS CLINICS: HALL COUNTY- NGMC HABERSHAM: BANKS, HABERSHAM, STEPHENS, TOWNS, UNION AND WHITE COUNTIES- NGMC GAINESVILLE: HALL COUNTY, PARTS OF BANKS AND JACKSON COUNTIES- NGMC BRASELTON: BARROW AND JACKSON COUNTIES, PARTS OF GWINNETT AND HALL COUNTIES- NGMC LUMPKIN: DAWSON AND LUMPKIN COUNTIES, PARTS OF FORSYTH AND HALL COUNTIES- NGMC BARROW: BARROW AND WALTON COUNTIES, PARTS OF GWINNETT COUNTY- STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL: STEPHENS AND FRANKLIN COUNTIESPUBLIC GOODS GROUP (PGG) WAS ENGAGED BY THE PARTNERS TO COLLECT AND ANALYZE QUANTITATIVE DATA FOR THE CHNA AND OVER 190 PUBLIC HEALTH INDICATORS FROM APPROXIMATELY 145 SOURCES WERE EXAMINED IN THE COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED WITHIN THE ABOVE-NAMED NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITIES.A QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT WAS THEN CONDUCTED TO SOLICIT THE INPUT OF MORE THAN 3,600 PEOPLE THROUGH FIVE CHANNELS: FOCUS GROUPS, ONE-ON-ONE TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS, IN-PERSON ASSISTED PAPER SURVEYS, A MULTI-LINGUAL ONLINE COMMUNITY SURVEY, AN ONLINE EMPLOYEE SURVEY. THE COMMUNITY SURVEY WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THE EMPLOYEE SURVEY WAS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF EACH PARTNER ORGANIZATION. PARTICIPANTS IN FOCUS GROUPS, IN-PERSON ASSISTED PAPER SURVEYS AND ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS WERE INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING AND/OR REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND/OR MINORITY POPULATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.BETWEEN JANUARY AND MARCH 2025, THE THOMOSS GROUP INTERVIEWED KEY STAKEHOLDERS WITH EXPERTISE OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE VARIOUS SERVICE AREAS TO GAIN EACH COMMUNITY'S PERSPECTIVE. FORTY-FIVE REPRESENTATIVES OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH ENTITIES, MINORITY POPULATIONS, FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES, LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITIES, MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE PATIENTS WERE INTERVIEWED.ADDITIONALLY, THE STAFF OF GOOD NEWS CLINICS, DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH, THE COMPASS CENTER AT UNITED WAY, GROUPS SERVING PEOPLE LIVING IN HOMELESS CAMPS, THE NGPG COMMUNITY CLINIC AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY COORDINATED IN-PERSON ASSISTED PAPER SURVEYS WITH 330 COMMUNITY MEMBERS REPRESENTING THOSE SETTINGS. THESE CONVERSATIONS WERE DESIGNED TO CAPTURE RESPONDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF HOW WELL THEIR HEALTH CARE NEEDS WERE BEING MET AND WHAT OBSTACLES INTERFERED WITH THEIR NEEDS.FOUR FOCUS GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITIES AND GROUPS, AND THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS FOR EACH ARE NOTED IN PARENTHESES.- NGHS ADVISORY COUNCIL, REPRESENTING ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS (30)- HALL COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION NETWORK (37)- AFRICAN AMERICAN STAKEHOLDERS, HOSTED BY THE NEWTOWN FLORIST CLUB (10)- HISPANIC AND LATINO STAKEHOLDERS, HOSTED BY THE HISPANIC ALLIANCE (5)IN MARCH 2025, AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNITY SURVEY WAS RELEASED TO SOLICIT COMMUNITY INPUT AND WIDELY ADVERTISED TO THE PUBLIC VIA MYCHART, PRESS RELEASES, PARTNER WEBSITES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. A TOTAL OF 2,975 COMMUNITY MEMBERS COMPLETED THE SURVEY, WHICH WAS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND VIETNAMESE. AN EMPLOYEE SURVEY WAS ALSO RELEASED THROUGH EACH PARTNER ORGANIZATION AND 170 EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT ALL CHNA PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDED.THE OUTCOME OF THE QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS WAS THEN COMPARED WITH THE QUALITATIVE FINDINGS TO CREATE A LIST OF HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH HEALTH NEED WAS ASSIGNED TO ONE OF FOUR QUADRANTS IN A HEALTH NEEDS MATRIX WHICH PRIORITIZES HEALTH NEEDS AS:- LOW DATA + LOW QUALITATIVE: NEITHER THE DATA NOR THE COMMUNITY SEE THE ISSUE AS PRESSING- LOW DATA + HIGH QUALITATIVE: DATA DOESN'T IDENTIFY AN ISSUE BUT THE COMMUNITY DOES- HIGH DATA + LOW QUALITATIVE: DATA SHOWS AN ISSUE BUT NOT A COMMUNITY PRIORITY- HIGH DATA + HIGH QUALITATIVE: BOTH DATA AND THE COMMUNITY IDENTIFY THIS IS AN ISSUE THIS HELPED THE CHNA PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY THE TOP HEALTH NEEDS FOR EACH COMMUNITY. NEEDS CATEGORIZED AS HIGH DATA AND HIGH QUALITATIVE WERE FURTHER ANALYZED DURING THE PRIORITIZATION PROCESS.IN MAY 2025, THE CHNA PARTNERS AND ADVISORS CONSISTING OF BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS HOSTED TWO PRIORITIZATION SESSIONS TO DETERMINE THE PRIORITIES EACH ENTITY WOULD ADDRESS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS.2025 CHNA PARTNERS AND ADVISORS -ANJANA FREEMAN - NGHS ADVISORY COUNCIL, VICE CHAIR, MENTAL HEALTH JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE -BEN MCDANIEL - ADVISORY COUNCIL, DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WALTON -BRIDGETTE BARKER - LUMPKIN COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -CHRISTY MOORE - CHNA PARTNERS, NGHS -DAN PALMER - CARE MANAGEMENT, NGHS -DAVID WIMPY - ADVISORY COUNCIL, LUMPKIN, EMS -DR. ANTONIO RIOS - CHIEF, POPULATION HEALTH, NGHS -DR. MONICA NEWTON - CHNA CO-CHAIR -DR. ZACHARY TAYLOR - DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR, CHNA PARTNER -ELIZABETH DAVIDSON - CHNA PARTNERS, NGHS -JESSICA DUDLEY - PRESIDENT OF UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY, FORMER CHAIR NGHS ADVISORY COUNCIL -JOLEY STRICKLAND - STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL -JOLINDA MARTIN - RETIRED NURSE EXECUTIVE, WISDOM PROJECT, ADVISORY COUNCIL -KAY HALL - NURSE LEADER, NGMC LUMPKIN -KAY KELLER - PRESIDENT & CEO, UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA -KYNDRA COHEN - HALL COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION/BUTLER CENTER DIRECTOR, ADVISORY COUNCIL -LIZ COATES - GOOD NEWS CLINICS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -MARIE BROWN - DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH, EPIDEMIOLOGIST -MARSHA STRINGER - NP CHAIR, NEWTOWN FLORIST CLUB HEALTH DISPARITIES COMMITTEE (SOUTH HALL), ADVISORY COUNCIL -MELISSA TYMCHUK - CHNA PARTNERS, NGHS -MIKE GILES - ADVISORY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE, POULTRY ASSOCIATION -NORMA HERNANDEZ - ADVISORY COUNCIL, LATINO CHAMBER -PHILLIPPA LEWIS MOSS - CHNA CO-CHAIR -SARAH MCLAIN, RN - NGMC BARROW, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING COMMITTEE IN BARROW -SEMUEL MAYSONET - BOARD FACILITY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, NGMC BOARD, NGMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, QUALITY COMMITTEE -TD TEASLEY - US MARSHALL, ADVISORY COUNCIL -VAN LOSKOSKI - STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITALCRITERIA USED TO SELECT THE PRIORITIES INCLUDED:- ROOT CAUSE AND DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT ON DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS- MAGNITUDE AND EXTENT OF THE ISSUE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY- ABILITY OF CHNA PARTNERS TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE ISSUEAS A RESULT OF THIS PROCESS, THE FOLLOWING HEALTH PRIORITIES WERE IDENTIFIED FOR NGMC HOSPITALS:- ACCESS TO CARE- MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- HEALTHY BEHAVIORSFOR EACH PRIORITY, NGMC WILL WORK TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH EQUITY BY REDUCING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS ON THAT PRIORITY BY IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMMING AND INVESTMENT IN AREAS THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO INCOME AND POVERTY AND INDIVIDUALS WHO FACE PARTICULAR CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING CARE DUE TO DISABILITY, RACE, ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND OTHER AREAS OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS.THE FULL CHNA REPORT IS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AT: NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCESAN INTERACTIVE DATA PLATFORM CREATED THROUGH TABLEAU IS AVAILABLE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT NORTHEASTGEORGIACHNA.COM. THIS PLATFORM PROVIDES ACCESS TO PUBLIC HEALTH INDICATORS BY ZIP CODE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE CHNA, INCLUDING DEMOGRAPHICS, SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, DISEASE PREVALENCE, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND PREVENTABLE HOSPITALIZATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, DOWNLOADABLE DATA SHEETS FOR EACH SERVICE AREA ARE AVAILABLE THAT PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF KEY HEALTH, ECONOMIC, AND DEMOGRAPHIC INDICATORS. DOWNLOADABLE DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE SERVICE AREAS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT: NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCESBOTH THE CHNA AND THE SUBSEQUENT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES WERE DESIGNED TO FULLY MEET INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE REGULATIONS, AS FOUND IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(R).
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.	PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE INCLUDED IN THE CHNA: -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER GAINESVILLE -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BRASELTON -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROW -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM -STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.	PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATION PARTNERED AND COLLABORATED IN OUR REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: -DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH -GOOD NEWS CLINICS
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.	PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER DEFINED FIVE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THEIR FIVE HOSPITAL FACILITIES: NGMC GAINESVILLE, NGMC BRASELTON, NGMC HABERSHAM, NGMC LUMPKIN AND NGMC BARROW. BASED ON RESULTS OF THE 2025 CHNA, THE FOLLOWING THREE PRIORITIES WERE ADOPTED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND REPRESENT THOSE ON WHICH WE CAN HAVE THE MOST IMPACT BASED ON PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA: -BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH (ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS) -ACCESS TO CARE (ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS) -HEALTHY BEHAVIORS (ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS)FOR DETAILS ON HOW NGMC IS ADDRESSING THE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ITS MOST RECENTLY CONDUCTED CHNA, VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCESTHE HEALTH NEEDS THE SYSTEM CHOSE NOT TO ADDRESS THROUGH THE PRIORITIZATION PROCESS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, BROKEN DOWN BY SERVICE AREA:- NGMC HABERSHAM: PREGNANCY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH, CANCER, DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE.EVEN SO, NGMC DOES ACTIVELY WORK ON THESE ISSUES. FOR INSTANCE, THOUGH HEART CARE AND CANCER WAS NOT CHOSEN AS A COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY, NGMC ALREADY HAS AN INTERNAL EMPHASIS ON THIS HEALTH ISSUE AND WILL REPORT ITS ACTIVITY VIA THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT.
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.	PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: PATIENTS MAY SUBMIT A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION VIA OUR ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL OR APP VERSION OF MYCHART.

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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?31
Name and address		Type of Facility (describe)
1	1 - IMAGING CENTER - GAINESVILLE 1315 JESSE JEWELL PKWY GAINESVILLE,GA30501	IMAGING / RADIOLOGY CENTER
2	2 - NGMC NICD 1404 RIVER PLACE SUITE 100 BUFORD,GA30517	TESTING AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
3	3 - IMAGING CENTER - BRASELTON 1515 RIVER PLACE BRASELTON,GA30517	IMAGING / RADIOLOGY CENTER
4	4 - BRASELTON RADIATION THERAPYPHYSICS 1515 RIVER PLACE STE 120 BRASELTON,GA30517	RADIATION THERAPY
5	5 - TOCCOA CANCER CENTER 1640 FALLS ROAD TOCCOA,GA30577	CANCER SERVICES
6	6 - LAURELWOOD 200 WISTERIA DRIVE GAINESVILLE,GA30501	MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
7	7 - IMAGING CENTER - DAWSONVILLE 108 PROMINENCE COURT DAWSONVILLE,GA30534	IMAGING / RADIOLOGY CENTER
8	8 - BUFORD OUTPATIENT IMAGING 4445 SOUTH LEE STREET STE 100 BUFORD,GA30519	IMAGING / RADIOLOGY CENTER
9	9 - NEW HORIZONS LANIER PARK WEST 675 WHITE SULPHUR ROAD GAINESVILLE,GA30501	LONG TERM CARE
10	10 - HEALTHLINK LAB AT RIVERPLACE 1515 RIVER PLACE STE 170 BRASELTON,GA30517	CLINICAL LABORATORY
11	11 - REHABILITATION INSTITUTE 597 SOUTH ENOTA DRIVE NE GAINESVILLE,GA30501	REHABILITATION SERVICES
12	12 - SLEEP LAB 1466 JESSE JEWELL PKWY GAINESVILLE,GA30501	SLEEP DISORDER CENTER
13	13 - NEW HORIZONS LIMESTONE NORTH 2020 BEVERLY ROAD NE GAINESVILLE,GA30501	LONG TERM CARE
14	14 - WOUND OSTOMY CONTINENCEHYPERBARIC THER 675 WHITE SULPHUR ROAD GAINESVILLE,GA30501	WOUND HEALING CENTER
15	15 - CUMMING OP DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOLOGY 900 SANDERS ROAD CUMMING,GA30041	DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOLOGY
16	16 - GYN ONCOLOGY INFUSION SERVICES 1315 JESSE JEWELL PKWY STE 110 GAINESVILLE,GA30501	GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
17	17 - HEALTHLINK LAB AT BUFORD 4445 SOUTH LEE STREET STE 107 BUFORD,GA30518	CLINICAL LABORATORY
18	18 - REHAB - BRASELTON 1515 RIVER PLACE STE 290 BRASELTON,GA30517	REHABILITATION SERVICES
19	19 - REHAB - FRIENDSHIP (BUFORD) 4889 GOLDEN PKWY SUITE 150 BUFORD,GA30518	REHABILITATION SERVICES
20	20 - REHAB - CLEVELAND 640-A HELEN HWY CLEVELAND,GA30528	REHABILITATION SERVICES
21	21 - REHAB - DAWSONVILLE 5959 HIGHWAY 53E SUITE 200 DAWSONVILLE,GA30534	REHABILITATION SERVICES
22	22 - REHAB - DAHLONEGA 95 MORRISON MOORE PKWY SUITE 200 DAHLONEGA,GA30533	REHABILITATION SERVICES
23	23 - ESSENTIALLY FOR WOMEN - LACTATION CENTER 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501	LACTATION CENTER
24	24 - BRS INFUSION 1404 RIVER PLACE STE 120 BRASELTON,GA30517	ONCOLOGY SERVICES
25	25 - HEALTHLINK LAB AT DAWSONVILLE 108 PROMINENCE COURT DAWSONVILLE,GA30534	CLINICAL LABORATORY
26	26 - DIABETES EDUCATION 675 WHITE SULPHUR ROAD GAINESVILLE,GA30501	DIABETES SERVICES
27	27 - BARIATRIC SERVICES 675 WHITE SULPHUR ROAD STE 320 GAINESVILLE,GA30501	BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SERVICES
28	28 - BRASELTON SURGERY CENTER 1524 RIVER PLACE STE 100 BRASELTON,GA30517	SURGERY CENTER
29	29 - NGMC NEUROPHYSIOLOGY 1404 RIVER PLACE SUITE 403 BUFORD,GA30517	NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
30	30 - NGMC VASCULAR 1404 RIVER PLACE SUITE 200 BUFORD,GA30517	VASCULAR SERVICES
31	31 - BARIATRICWEIGHT MGM & NUTRITIONAL COUNS 1515 RIVER PLACE SUITE 190 BRASELTON,GA30517	BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SERVICES

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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:	PATIENTS WHO ARE DETERMINED TO BE INDIGENT, DETERMINED BY CRITERIA-BASED METHODS, SUCH AS PROPENSITY TO PAY OR HEALTH SCORES, PARTICIPATION IN LOW INCOME GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, ETC. MAY BE PRESUMPTIVELY ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE, PROVIDING THEY COOPERATE WITH SCREENING FOR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES (E.G. MEDICAID OR DISABILITY), AS APPLICABLE.
PART I, LINE 6A:	THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS PUBLISHED BY NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM AND INCLUDES PROGRAMS FOR NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING NGMC BARROW, NGMC LUMPKIN, AND NGMC HABERSHAM. THE REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.NGHS.COM) AND IS ALSO PUBLISHED ANNUALLY IN ITS MAGAZINE, COMMUNICARE.
PART I, LINE 7:	CHARITY CARE COST WAS CALCULATED APPLYING SEPARATE COST-TO-CHARGE RATIOS (CCR) TO THE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) AND TO THE REMAINING PATIENT CHARGES FROM ALL OTHER HOSPITAL-BASED ACTIVITIES. THE CCR FOR THE SNF WAS COMPUTED USING THE TOTAL SNF OPERATING EXPENSES DIVIDED BY THE TOTAL SNF GROSS CHARGES. THE CCR FOR THE REMAINING PATIENT CHARGES WAS COMPUTED PURSUANT TO WORKSHEET 2 IN THE SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS.THE CCR FOR THE UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID SERVICES WAS COMPUTED USING A CCR COMPUTED PURSUANT TO WORKSHEET 2 IN THE SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS. OTHER MEANS TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAM COST WAS DERIVED FROM INTERNAL TRENDSTAR SYSTEM DATA WHICH COMPUTED COST AT THE PATIENT DETAIL LEVEL.
PART I, LINE 7G:	SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES WERE FOR GAINESVILLE BRASELTON IP MED, GAINESVILLE BRASELTON IP REHAB, LAURELWOOD (MENTAL HEALTH), NEW HORIZONS LANIER PARK AND LIMESTONE, AND GAINESVILLE BRASELTON OP WOUND, OSTOMY, AND CONTINENCE/DIABETETS ED. NO COSTS WERE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PHYSICIANS.
PART I, LN 7 COL(F):	THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24, COLUMN A, BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN, IS $171,949,896. THE ESTIMATED PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS REPORTED AS A DEDUCTION FROM PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:	IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED THAT MANY FACTORS COMBINE TO AFFECT THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. WHETHER PEOPLE ARE HEALTHY OR NOT IS DETERMINED BY THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT, ACCORDING TO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. TO A LARGE EXTENT, FACTORS SUCH AS WHERE WE LIVE, THE STATE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT, GENETICS, OUR INCOME AND EDUCATION LEVEL, AND OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALL HAVE CONSIDERABLE IMPACTS ON HEALTH.THE DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH INCLUDE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT, THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, AND A PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIORS. ADDITIONAL FACTORS THAT RELATE INCLUDE EDUCATION, CULTURE, INCOME AND SOCIAL STATUS, EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS, SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS, GENETICS, HEALTH SERVICES, AND GENDER. IF COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE ADEQUATE EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, INCOME, A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AND SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL NETWORKS, THEY WILL HAVE THE CAPACITY TO MAKE HEALTHIER BEHAVIOR CHOICES AND BE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES. THEREFORE, NGMC AS AN ORGANIZATION MUST CONSIDER THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH STATUS AS PART OF PREVENTATIVE CARE. A FEW OF THE COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN PART II INCLUDE:COALITION BUILDING: SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, LED BY NGMC, IS PART OF SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE, THE FIRST AND ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY TO PREVENTING UNINTENTIONAL CHILDHOOD INJURY, THE NATION'S NUMBER ONE KILLER OF CHILDREN AGES 19 AND UNDER. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CAR SEATS, BIKE HELMETS, AND LIFE JACKETS TO AREA CHILDREN IN NEED. WORKING WITH A COALITION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, AREA SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHERS, SAFE KIDS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS THAT TEACH CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES. NGMC PROVIDED EVENTS THAT REACHED AN ESTIMATED 7,671 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND CAREGIVERS IN THE HALL COUNTY AREA. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, SAFETY ITEMS SUCH AS HELMETS AND CAR SEATS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES NEEDING THEM AND THE OVERALL COST OF THIS SUPPORT WAS $113,748 IN FY25.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: NGMC INCLUDED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO INTEREST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS UNDER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SUCH AS THE WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM, PROJECT SEARCH, AND SUPPORT FOR FOOTHILLS AHEC. IN FY25, OVER 2,000 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THESE PROGRAMS.
PART III, LINE 2:	PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE REDUCED BY AN ESTIMATED ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER ANALYZES ITS PAST HISTORY AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS AND PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS. MANAGEMENT REGULARLY REVIEWS DATA ABOUT THESE MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE IN EVALUATING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE ESTIMATED ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS.
PART III, LINE 4:	BAD DEBT EXPENSE REPORTED ON LINE 2 REPRESENTS GROSS CHARGES WRITTEN OFF DURING THE FISCAL YEAR NET OF ANY RECOVERIES. BAD DEBTS ARE DISCUSSED IN THE FOOTNOTES AS A COMPONENT OF NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE, BUT DO NOT HAVE THEIR OWN FOOTNOTE.
PART III, LINE 8:	THE MEDICARE COSTS SHOWN ON LINE 6 WERE COMPUTED USING THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO REFLECTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S MEDICARE COST REPORT.
PART III, LINE 9B:	EACH BILLING CYCLE FOR THE FIRST 120 DAYS STATEMENTS CONTAIN CONTACT INFORMATION. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS PROVIDED AT DAY 90. FOR DAYS 121-180 TWO BAD DEBT COLLECTION LETTERS ARE SENT WITH CONTACT INFORMATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION. DURING THE 180 DAYS PRIOR TO PLACEMENT WITH AN EXTERNAL COLLECTION AGENCY, REGULAR CALLS ARE MADE THAT INCLUDE NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND HOW TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS.DURING THE FIRST 60 DAYS OF PLACEMENT WITH EXTERNAL COLLECTION VENDORS NO REPORTING TO CREDIT BUREAUS MAY TAKE PLACE AND VENDOR PROVIDES ALL PATIENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST FINANICAL ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATION INCLUDING RETURNING THE ACCOUNT TO US.
PART VI, LINE 2:	ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS, NGMC SEEKS A VARIETY OF DATA SOURCES AND RELIABLE INDICATORS TO HELP IDENTIFY AND WORK TO IMPROVE ON HEALTH INEQUITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. A LISTING OF THE RESOURCES IS LISTED BELOW:- NGMC IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THE GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WHICH THROUGH VISION 2030, FOCUSES ON THE CREATION OF A CULTURE OF COMMUNITY WELLNESS, THE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF LIFELONG LEARNING, THE BUILDING OF AN ECONOMY AROUND EMERGING LIFE SCIENCES, THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF INNOVATIVE GROWTH/INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE PROMOTION OF CULTURAL INTEGRATION.- WE REGULARLY MONITOR THE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS PUBLISHED BY THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION (HTTP://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/ABOUT-PROJECT), AS WELL AS CDC WONDER AND OTHER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION.- NGMC ANNUALLY REPORTS ON THE PROGRESS OF CHNA OUTCOMES AND ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDES QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ON IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS.
PART VI, LINE 3:	EDUCATION BEGINS WITH OUR PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY PROVIDED AT REGISTRATION. SIGNS ARE PROMINENTLY POSTED AT CHECK IN, REGISTRATION AND WAITING AREAS, AND BUSINESS CARDS AND FLIERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. REGISTRARS PROVIDE COPIES OF OUR APPLICATION UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATIVES PROVIDE BEDSIDE SCREENING IN THE EMERGENCY AND TO UNINSURED BEDDED PATIENTS DURING STAFFED HOURS OR VIA FOLLOW UP PHONE CALLS IF A BEDDED PATIENT IS DISCHARGED PRIOR TO SCREENING. OUR NGHS WEBSITE INCLUDES OUR PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY, POLICY, AND APPLICATIONS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. OUR PATIENT PORTAL, MYCHART, INCLUDES A SELF-SERVICE ONLINE APPLICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASSISTANCE. OUR PATIENT BILLING CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM IS TRAINED TO PROVIDE DETAILED SUPPORT TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE A HIGH BALANCE OR EXPRESS DIFFICULTY IN AFFORDING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. ALL PATIENTS SCREENED BY A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATIVE OR WHO SUBMIT A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION MAY RECEIVE COUNSELING REGARDING GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY MAY QUALIFY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MEDICAID AND DISABILITY.
PART VI, LINE 4:	POPULATION: FROM 2010 TO 2025, THE HEALTH SYSTEM'S TOTAL SERVICE AREA ("TSA") POPULATION GREW AN ESTIMATED 1.9% PER YEAR ON AVERAGE COMPARED TO THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT 1.0% AND THE US AT 0.6%. POPULATION FOR THE TSA IN 2025 IS ESTIMATED TO BE 2,079,032, REPRESENTING A TOTAL GROWTH RATE OF 31.8% SINCE 2010, COMPARED TO THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S GROWTH (16.3%) AND THE US (10.1%) OVER THE SAME TIME PERIOD. THE TSA'S POPULATION GROWTH RATE IS PROJECTED TO OUTPACE GEORGIA AND THE US THROUGH AT LEAST 2026, THUS CONTINUING TO DRIVE ABOVE AVERAGE DEMAND FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES.SOURCE: US CENSUS BUREAU; AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEYHOUSEHOLD INCOME AND HOME VALUES: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR THE TSA IS CURRENTLY 89,076 COMPARED TO THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT 78,207. THE MEDIAN HOME VALUE FOR THE TSA IS CURRENTLY 405,101 COMPARED TO THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT 338,742.SOURCE: ESRI BUSINESS ANALYST ONLINEEMPLOYMENT: THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR THE NGHS TOTAL SERVICE AREA WAS 3.5% IN 2025 COMPARED WITH THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT 4.3% AND THE US AT 4.3%. FOR THE LAST 12 YEARS, THE TSA HAS CONSISTENTLY EXPERIENCED AN ANNUAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATES BELOW THOSE OF GEORGIA AND THE US.SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
PART VI, LINE 5:	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF 17 MEMBERS AND REPRESENTS THE COMMUNITIES DIRECTLY SERVED BY THE ORGANIZATION. BOARD MEMBERS PROVIDE LEADERSHIP THAT SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. PRACTITIONERS AT NGMC ENTITIES UNDERGO EXTENSIVE ONBOARDING PRIOR TO BEING AFFILIATED WITH THE HEALTH SYSTEM, SECURING STANDARD OF CARE AND SAFETY TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE MEDICAL CENTER CONDUCTS PHYSICIAN MANPOWER STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS NEEDED BY SPECIALTY TO MEET COMMUNITY NEED. INFORMATION FROM THESE STUDIES IS USED TO HELP GUIDE DECISIONS FOR PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT. REVENUES MORE THAN EXPENSES ARE REINVESTED INTO HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND NO PROFITS ACCRUE TO INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS. THE MEDICAL CENTER'S POLICY ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CHARITY CARE POLICY) HELPS ENSURE ACCESS TO HOSPITAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PATIENTS, I.E., PATIENTS WITH A FAMILY INCOME OF UP TO AND INCLUDING/EQUAL TO 300 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES QUALIFY FOR A 100 PERCENT CHARITY ADJUSTMENT, WHICH MEANS THAT THEIR QUALIFYING SERVICES ARE FREE. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENTS WITH A FAMILY INCOME OF 301 TO 400 PERCENT QUALIFY FOR AN ADJUSTMENT EQUIVALENT TO A 75 PERCENT DISCOUNT.
PART VI, LINE 6:	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER (NGMC) GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON IS AN AFFILIATE OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM. OTHER AFFILIATES ALONG WITH NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON INCLUDE NGMC BARROW, NGMC LUMPKIN, NGMC HABERSHAM, NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP, THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS, THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, AND THE GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE.THE MISSION OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER AND ALL RELATED AFFILIATES IS TO "IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO." AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, NGMC TREATS PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY AND IS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF HALL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF CHARITABLE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES ACUTE AND SPECIALTY INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR A REGIONAL COMMUNITY OF OVER 19 COUNTIES AND RECEIVES NO LOCAL TAX SUPPORT FROM ANY OF THOSE COUNTIES FOR OPERATIONS OR INDIGENT CARE.THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION HELPS SUPPORT THE MISSION OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM THROUGH FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE SERVICES OFFERED AT NGMC, AS WELL HEALTH-FOCUSED SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS WORKS TO BUILD COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HOSPITALS, PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYERS, AND THE EMPLOYEES THEY REPRESENT THROUGH INSURANCE PRODUCTS THAT HELP SUPPORT PATIENT ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP IS A MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP WITH MORE THAN 700 PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND OTHER CLINICAL STAFF PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SERVICES AT 50 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST GEORGIA, WHICH FURTHER IMPROVES THE COMMUNITY'S ACCESS TO CARE FOR THE REGION OF 19 COUNTIES.NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM VOLUNTEERS AND AUXILIANS ARE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO GIVE OF THEMSELVES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY IS COMMITTED TO INVOLVING DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE THE SERVICES OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TIME AND COMPASSIONATE SERVICE ASSISTING WITH NON-MEDICAL DUTIES AS THEY PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND VISITORS.THE AFFILIATION BETWEEN NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER'S HEART AND VASCULAR SERVICES AND GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE ENSURES PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE LATEST CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY AND RECEIVE TOP QUALITY CARE FROM TOP PHYSICIANS. THIS GROUP HAS SEVERAL OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEASTERN PART OF GEORGIA AND PROVIDES ALL CARDIOVASCULAR SUBSPECIALTY CARE, INCLUDING GENERAL, INVASIVE, AND INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY, CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, PERIPHERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, AND WOMEN'S CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH PROGRAMS.NORTHEAST GEORGIA REHABILITATION INSTITUTE IS A 40-BED INPATIENT ACUTE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL DEDICATED TO THE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEBILITATING EFFECTS OF A SEVERE INJURY OR ILLNESS, IS A JOINT VENTURE WITH LIFEPOINT HEALTH.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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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Name of the organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number
58-1694098

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	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) NGHS FOUNDATION 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501	58-1694820	501(C)(3)	2,542,700	0			OPERATING SUPPORT

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Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Cat. No. 50055P

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

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

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PART I, LINE 2:	THE MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. APPROVAL IS OBTAINED PRIOR TO DISBURSEMENT. FOR GRANTS APPROVED FOR ORGANIZATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOGNIZED AS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, MANAGEMENT DETERMINES AN ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED OR FOCUS ON COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIOR TO APPROVAL.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Name of the organization

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number

58-1694098

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 .....

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? ....

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

Yes

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

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.

Cat. No. 50053T

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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)
1JEREMY WALKER PHYSICIAN - NGPG, MEDICAL DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	358,209 ------------- 0	27,347 ------------- 0	1,180 ------------- 0	13,800 ------------- 0	33,366 ------------- 0	433,902 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2PETE WILLIAMS PHYSICIAN - NGPG	(i) (ii)	326,214 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	30,564 ------------- 0	13,800 ------------- 0	24,647 ------------- 0	395,225 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3CAROL BURRELL PRESIDENT & CEO (ENDED 5/25)	(i) (ii)	1,458,774 ------------- 0	630,000 ------------- 0	315,778 ------------- 0	55,218 ------------- 0	29,755 ------------- 0	2,489,525 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4BRIAN D STEINES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	680,607 ------------- 0	339,482 ------------- 0	102,127 ------------- 0	116,118 ------------- 0	36,434 ------------- 0	1,274,768 ------------- 0	88,803 ------------- 0
5STEPHEN KELLY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	(i) (ii)	261,049 ------------- 0	93,682 ------------- 0	46,802 ------------- 0	45,707 ------------- 0	32,698 ------------- 0	479,938 ------------- 0	34,494 ------------- 0
6JOHN KUEVEN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, MEMBER	(i) (ii)	715,259 ------------- 0	235,425 ------------- 0	48,510 ------------- 0	92,702 ------------- 0	34,238 ------------- 0	1,126,134 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7DIANE POIROT CHIEF HR OFFICER - NGHS	(i) (ii)	431,466 ------------- 0	130,896 ------------- 0	65,705 ------------- 0	64,798 ------------- 0	28,336 ------------- 0	721,201 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8JOHN DELZELL JR VP MEDICAL EDUCATION - NGMC	(i) (ii)	421,179 ------------- 0	150,957 ------------- 0	101,506 ------------- 0	66,151 ------------- 0	21,244 ------------- 0	761,037 ------------- 0	56,595 ------------- 0
9JOHN A WILLIAMSON PRESIDENT NGMC BRASELTON	(i) (ii)	425,259 ------------- 0	153,345 ------------- 0	135,899 ------------- 0	80,395 ------------- 0	26,079 ------------- 0	820,977 ------------- 0	57,490 ------------- 0
10MELISSA TYMCHUK CHIEF OF STAFF & STRATEGY OFFICER -	(i) (ii)	471,765 ------------- 0	218,938 ------------- 0	25,662 ------------- 0	87,459 ------------- 0	37,696 ------------- 0	841,520 ------------- 0	40,035 ------------- 0
11STUART DOWNS CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVE	(i) (ii)	385,549 ------------- 0	112,000 ------------- 0	40,675 ------------- 0	61,800 ------------- 0	37,936 ------------- 0	637,960 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12VIKRAM REDDY CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER - NGHS, PHYSI	(i) (ii)	603,190 ------------- 0	229,028 ------------- 0	41,647 ------------- 0	87,639 ------------- 0	35,633 ------------- 0	997,137 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13AMY MARSH VP - PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES	(i) (ii)	313,249 ------------- 0	126,128 ------------- 0	93,821 ------------- 0	53,843 ------------- 0	24,302 ------------- 0	611,343 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14KONSTANTIN ZUBELEVITSKIY MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN	(i) (ii)	612,010 ------------- 0	37,229 ------------- 0	4,942 ------------- 0	13,800 ------------- 0	39,885 ------------- 0	707,866 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
15KRUPA DESAI MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN - NGMC	(i) (ii)	403,967 ------------- 0	15,470 ------------- 0	1,750 ------------- 0	13,800 ------------- 0	34,163 ------------- 0	469,150 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
16MARTIN AUSTIN MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN - NGMC	(i) (ii)	410,321 ------------- 0	36,247 ------------- 0	30,564 ------------- 0	13,800 ------------- 0	30,944 ------------- 0	521,876 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
17NELSON ROYALL PHYSICIAN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR - GME	(i) (ii)	603,070 ------------- 0	31,714 ------------- 0	1,066 ------------- 0	13,800 ------------- 0	13,012 ------------- 0	662,662 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
18TRACY VARDEMAN FORMER CHIEF STRATEGY EXECUTIVE - NG	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 0	180,098 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	47,173 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	227,271 ------------- 0	55,792 ------------- 0
19MICHAEL COVERT FORMER CHIEF OPER. OFFICER	(i) (ii)	204,431 ------------- 0	131,279 ------------- 0	1,449,254 ------------- 0	9,173 ------------- 0	16,985 ------------- 0	1,811,122 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
20DARLENE SWEET FORMER VP - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE	(i) (ii)	104,764 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	225,129 ------------- 0	4,731 ------------- 0	3,982 ------------- 0	338,606 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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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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Explanation

PART I, LINES 4A-B

EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 457(F) EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN AMY MARSH $ 40,043 BRIAN D. STEINES $ 102,318 DIANE POIROT $ 50,998 JOHN DELZELL, JR. $ 52,351 JOHN KUEVEN $ 78,902 JOHN A. WILLIAMSON $ 53,179 MELISSA TYMCHUK $ 63,894 STEPHEN KELLY $ 31,907 STUART DOWNS $ 48,000 VIKRAM REDDY $ 75,000 CAROL H. BURRELL, FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO: BEGINNING IN DECEMBER 2017, NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (A RELATED ORGANIZATION) INVESTED IN A JOINTLY-OWNED SPLIT DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE PLAN FOR MS. BURRELL. THE ASSET VALUE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 WAS $6,613,376. EMPLOYER PAYMENT FROM 457(F) PLAN (INCLUDING VESTED EARNINGS ON PREVIOUSLY REPORTED COMPENSATION): BRIAN D. STEINES $ 88,803 JOHN DELZELL, JR. $ 56,595 JOHN A. WILLIAMSON $ 57,490 MELISSA TYMCHUK $ 40,035 STEPHEN KELLY $ 34,494 TRACY VARDEMAN $ 55,792

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number
58-1694098

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	THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF HALL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE (2017AB)	58-6002388	362762LT1	02-09-2017	346,169,739	PAY THE COST OF ISSUING 2017AB, ADVANCE REFUND PORTION OF 2010AB		X		X		X
B	THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF HALL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE (2021A)	58-6002388	362762QP4	09-09-2021	251,448,743	PAY THE COST OF ISSUING THE 2021A BONDS AND FINANCE THE ACQUISITION,		X		X		X
C	THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF HALL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE (2020A)	58-6002388	362762PT7	03-17-2020	403,036,752	PAY COST OF ISSUING 2020A AND REFUND ISSUES DATED 2/09/17, 12/11/14,		X		X		X
D	THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF HALL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE (2024)	58-6002388	362762RA6	07-31-2024	276,675,765	PAY THE COST OF ISSUING THE 2024 BONDS AND FINANCE THE ACQUISITION,		X		X		X

Part Ⅱ

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired ..................	18,848,000		5,660,000		51,960,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............
3 Total proceeds of issue ..................	346,169,739		252,896,511		403,036,752
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............							276,921,339
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............	2,663,083		1,487,764		3,155,338		1,661,050
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............			251,408,747				275,260,289
11 Other spent proceeds .............	343,506,656				399,881,414
12 Other unspent proceeds .............
13 Year of substantial completion .............	2017		2024		2020		2025
	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?	X		X		X
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 ....	0.170 %		0.050 %		0.170 %
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 %		0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............	0.170 %		0.050 %		0.170 %
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? .............
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 ..........
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 ..........
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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SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN (F), BOND A:	AND 02/18/2010.
SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN (F), BOND B:	CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO, AND EQUIPMENT FOR, THE HEATHCARE FACILITIES OF NGHS.
SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN (F), BOND C:	8/26/11, AND 2/18/10.
SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN (F), BOND D:	CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO, AND EQUIPMENT FOR, THE HEATHCARE FACILITIES OF NGHS.
SCHEDULE K, PART II, BOND B, LINE 3:	TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE DIFFERS FROM THE ISSUE PRICE AS THE AMOUNT INCLUDES INVESTMENT EARNINGS.
SCHEDULE K, PART II, BOND D, LINE 3:	TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE DIFFERS FROM THE ISSUE PRICE AS THE AMOUNT INCLUDES INVESTMENT EARNINGS.
SCHEDULE K PART IV, LINE 2C, BOND A:	AN ARBITRAGE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED ON 03/27/2023.

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NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number

58-1694098

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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:	* = RELATES TO NGMC'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN PROGRESS NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (NGHS) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM WITH THE MISSION OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO. NGHS SERVES MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE IN 19 COUNTIES ACROSS NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES INCLUDING ONCOLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, CARDIAC SURGERY, CRITICAL CARE, SURGICAL TRAUMA, NEONATOLOGY AND WOMEN'S CARE. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM, REVENUE GENERATED ABOVE OPERATING EXPENSES IS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH IMPROVED SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. NGHS IS LED BY VOLUNTEER BOARDS MADE UP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS. NGHS OPERATES THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL CAMPUSES: NGMC BARROW, LLC: A 56-LICENSED-BED HOSPITAL IN WINDER; NGMC LUMPKIN, LLC: A 52-LICENSED-BED HOSPITAL IN DAHLONEGA; NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER (NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON): A 629-LICENSED-BED INPATIENT FACILITY IN GAINESVILLE AND A 236-LICENSED-BED INPATIENT FACILITY IN BRASELTON; NGMC HABERSHAM, LLC: A 53-LICENSED-BED INPATIENT FACILITY IN DEMOREST. OTHER AFFILIATES INCLUDE THE NGHS FOUNDATION (THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC D/B/A THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION), GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE, LLC (GHI), AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP (NGPG). NGPG BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 700 PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, MIDWIVES AND OTHER CLINICAL STAFF AT MORE THAN 50 LOCATIONS ACROSS NORTH GEORGIA AND IS THE STATE'S SIXTH-LARGEST PHYSICIAN GROUP OFFERING EXPERTISE IN OVER 40 SPECIALTIES. GHI IS MADE UP OF OVER 120 PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS REPRESENTING MULTIPLE CARDIAC SPECIALTIES THROUGH MORE THAN 14 LOCATIONS ACROSS NORTHEAST GEORGIA. NGHS ALSO OPERATES 11 URGENT CARE FACILITIES, THREE LONG-TERM CARE CENTERS, AN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, ONE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, A SATELLITE CANCER TREATMENT FACILITY AND SEVEN REHAB LOCATIONS PROVIDING OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY. NORTHEAST GEORGIA REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, A 40-BED INPATIENT ACUTE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL DEDICATED TO THE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEBILITATING EFFECTS OF A SEVERE INJURY OR ILLNESS, IS A JOINT VENTURE WITH LIFEPOINT HEALTH. ECONOMIC IMPACT NGHS CONTINUES TO HAVE A POSITIVE FINANCIAL IMPACT ON THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND STATE, ACCORDING TO THE LATEST ANNUAL STUDY CONDUCTED BY THE GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. FOR 2023 (LATEST STUDY AVAILABLE), NGHS (NGMC GAINESVILLE, NGMC BRASELTON, NGMC BARROW, AND NGMC LUMPKIN) CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN $7.8 BILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT ON LOCAL AND STATE ECONOMIES, DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY SUSTAINING 35,000 FULL-TIME JOBS THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND STATE. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE MORE THAN $76 MILLION PROVIDED IN CHARITY CARE AND OVER $26 MILLION PROVIDED IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH. NGHS SERVES AS A STRONG FINANCIAL ENGINE FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY. * CHARITY CARE IN FY25, NGHS HOSPITALS PROVIDED CHARITY CARE AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $73.7 MILLION AND RECEIVED NO LOCAL TAX REVENUE FROM HALL COUNTY OR ANY OTHER COUNTIES TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OR CARE PROVIDED TO INDIGENT RESIDENTS. THE CHARITY CARE POLICY PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UP TO 400 PERCENT OF THE POVERTY LEVEL. MANY HOSPITALS PROVIDE CHARITY ADJUSTMENTS ONLY TO THE LEVEL THAT MATCHES THE STATE DEFINITION OF MEDICALLY INDIGENT, BUT NOT AT THE LEVEL THAT NGHS OFFERS. FREE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME IS ZERO TO 300 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE. PATIENTS FROM NGHS' SERVICE AREA WHOSE FPL IS FROM 301 TO 400 PERCENT QUALIFIED FOR AN ADJUSTMENT EQUIVALENT TO A 75 PERCENT DISCOUNT. NGHS' CHARITY CARE POLICY SUPPORTS PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM, REVENUE GENERATED ABOVE OPERATING EXPENSES WAS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH IMPROVED SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. NGHS INVESTED IN THE FUTURE WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: -NGMC BRASELTON - CLINICAL EXPANSION - THIRD CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB -NGMC GAINESVILLE - CLINICAL EXPANSION -MEDICAL PARK 1 IN FLOWERY BRANCH -NORTHEAST GEORGIA REHABILITATION INSTITUTE -IT CLOUD TRANSFORMATION PROJECT TOTAL ESTIMATED CHARITY CARE COST FOR EACH HOSPITAL ENTITY IN FY25: - NGMC GAINESVILLE/BRASELTON: $30.4 MILLION FOR HALL COUNTY RESIDENTS + $36.2 MILLION FOR REGIONAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE OF HALL FOR A TOTAL OF $66.6 MILLION. - NGMC BARROW: $1.5 MILLION FOR BARROW COUNTY RESIDENTS + $773,000 FOR REGIONAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE OF BARROW FOR A TOTAL OF $2.2 MILLION. - NGMC LUMPKIN: $715,000 FOR LUMPKIN COUNTY RESIDENTS + $1.6 MILLION FOR REGIONAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE OF LUMPKIN FOR A TOTAL OF $2.3 MILLION. - NGMC HABERSHAM: $1.3 MILLION FOR HABERSHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS + $1.3 MILLION FOR REGIONAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE OF HABERSHAM FOR A TOTAL OF $2.6 MILLION. TOTAL ESTIMATED CHARITY CARE COST FOR EACH HOSPITAL ENTITY IN FY25: $73.7 MILLION * LOW-INCOME AND UNINSURED PATIENT PROGRAMS: NGMC HOSPITALS ARE KEY PARTICIPANTS AND FISCAL SPONSORS IN PROGRAMS AIMED AT TREATING LOW-INCOME AND UNINSURED PATIENTS, INCLUDING CLINICS SUCH AS GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC IN DAWSONVILLE, COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE IN DAHLONEGA, AND GOOD NEWS CLINICS IN GAINESVILLE, THE LARGEST FREE HEALTHCARE CLINIC IN GEORGIA. IN FY25, NGMC WAS THE PRIMARY HOSPITAL FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS IN GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY AND THROUGHOUT THE REGION IN COUNTIES SUCH AS BANKS, LUMPKIN, RABUN, UNION, AND WHITE WHERE MANY KEY MEDICAL SPECIALTIES ARE UNAVAILABLE. NGMC TAX FUNDING: SINCE 2000, NGMC GAINESVILLE HAS PROVIDED ROUGHLY THREE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE REQUIRED BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH TO PASS A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR NEW SERVICES SUCCESSFULLY. UNLIKE MANY GEORGIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS HELD TO THE SAME REQUIREMENTS, NGMC DOES NOT RECEIVE TAX FUNDING FROM ITS LOCAL COUNTY TO HELP FUND INDIGENT CARE FOR AREA RESIDENTS. IRS OBLIGATIONS AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, NGMC CARRIES ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE IRS IN 1965. THESE OBLIGATIONS ARE: OPERATE A FULL-TIME EMERGENCY ROOM THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY: - NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON HAD 148,107 ER VISITS, OPERATING THE BUSIEST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN GEORGIA; NGMC BARROW, HABERSHAM AND LUMPKIN ALSO OPERATE 24-HOUR EMERGENCY ROOMS. - IN FY25, 15% OF ALL NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS WERE MADE BY SELF-PAY PATIENTS; 19% FOR BARROW, 14% FOR HABERSHAM, AND 14% FOR LUMPKIN. PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES TO ANYONE UNABLE TO PAY, AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES TO ANYONE IN THE NGHS SERVICE AREA NOT ABLE TO PAY. - NGMC PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, ADVANCED SPECIALTY, AND PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY, SERVING OVER 1 MILLION PEOPLE IN MORE THAN 19 COUNTIES. - IN FY25, NGMC'S PAYOR MIX AT GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON WAS 59% MEDICARE/MEDICAID, 33% COMMERCIAL/OTHER INSURANCE AND 8% SELF-PAY. - IN FY25, NGMC'S PAYOR MIX AT BARROW WAS 49% FOR MEDICARE/ MEDICAID, 38% FOR COMMERCIAL/OTHER INSURANCE AND 13% FOR SELF-PAY. - IN FY25, NGMC'S PAYOR MIX AT LUMPKIN WAS 44% FOR MEDICARE/MEDICAID, 43% FOR COMMERCIAL/OTHER INSURANCE AND 13% FOR SELF-PAY. - IN FY25, NGMC'S PAYOR MIX AT HABERSHAM WAS 55% FOR MEDICARE/ MEDICAID, 36% FOR COMMERCIAL/OTHER INSURANCE AND 9% FOR SELF-PAY. PARTICIPATE IN MEDICAID AND MEDICARE: 59% OF PATIENTS SERVED BY NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON IN FY25 WERE MEDICAID AND MEDICARE PATIENTS; 49% FOR BARROW, 55% FOR HABERSHAM, AND 44% FOR LUMPKIN. CREATE A GOVERNING BOARD THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES: MORE THAN 100 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND MORE THAN 30 MEDICAL STAFF MEMBERS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN GOVERNANCE THROUGH NGHS, NGMC AND OTHER SUBSIDIARY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. INDIGENT CARE TRUST FUND (ICTF): IN 2025, NGMC BARROW, NGMC LUMPKIN AND NGMC HABERSHAM RECEIVED $5.8 MILLION IN NET FUNDS ALLOCATED THROUGH THE MEDICAID DSH (ICTF) PROGRAM TO PARTIALLY OFFSET A FINANCIAL LOSS OF $11.7 MILLION IN COST THE HOSPITALS INCURRED TREATING UNINSURED AND MEDICAID PATIENTS. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITALS RECEIVED $1.8 MILLION IN NET FUNDS ALLOCATED THROUGH THE MEDICAID UPL AND DIRECTED PAYMENT PROGRAMS TO ADJUST MEDICAID PAYMENTS UPWARD TO MATCH MEDICARE PAYMENT LEVELS. ESTABLISHED IN 1990, THE ICTF EXPANDS MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND SERVICES. IT SUPPORTS HEALTHCARE FACILITIES THAT SERVE THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT AND FUNDS PRIMARY CARE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICALLY INDIGENT GEORGIANS. GEORGIA'S DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE ICTF. IT ASSISTS HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS THAT CARE FOR HIGH PROPORTIONS OF MEDICAID, UNINSURED, AND/OR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	* 2025 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: THE HOSPITAL ENTITIES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH AND GOOD NEWS CLINICS, COMPLETED A REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2025. THE ASSESSMENT FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES WHO ARE UNINSURED. MORE THAN 3,600 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PROVIDED INPUT THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS, ASSISTED IN-PERSON PAPER SURVEYS, INTERVIEWS AND ONLINE SURVEYS. WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY ADVISORS, SENIOR LEADERSHIP AND BOARD MEMBERS, THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES WERE SELECTED IN 2025: MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. * THE DASHBOARD BELOW REFLECTS PROGRESS MADE ON THE 2023-2025 CHNA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, WHICH OUTLINES STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS HEALTH PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE 2022 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: HEALTHY BEHAVIORS, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND ACCESS TO CARE: * CHNA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DASHBOARD GOAL 1: REDUCE UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS INCLUDING TOBACCO USE, SEDENTARY LIFESTYLES, OBESITY RATES, AND CHRONIC CONDITION RATES, SUCH AS HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES. 2022 BASELINE OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: - 25% OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE OBESE - 18% DRINK EXCESSIVELY - 17% ARE CURRENT SMOKERS - 10% OF ADULTS AGE 20+ HAVE DIABETES - 32% OF ADULTS AGE 18+ HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOURCE: CDC BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEY (2019), CDC NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION (2019). 2023 PROGRESS OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: - 27.9% OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE OBESE - 15.51% DRINK EXCESSIVELY - 13.9% ARE CURRENT SMOKERS - 8.4% OF ADULTS AGE 20+ HAVE DIABETES - 32.1% OF ADULTS AGE 18+ HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOURCE: CDC BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEY (2021), CDC NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION (2021). 2024 PROGRESS OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: - 36.4% OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE OBESE - 15.5% DRINK EXCESSIVELY - 13% ARE CURRENT SMOKERS - 12.1% OF ADULTS AGE 18+ HAVE DIABETES - 32.1% OF ADULTS AGE 18+ HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (2021) SOURCE: CDC BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEY (2021, 2022), CDC NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION (2021, 2022). 2025 PROGRESS OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: - 33.5% OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE OBESE - 14.1% DRINK EXCESSIVELY - 12.4% ARE CURRENT SMOKERS - 12.4% OF ADULTS AGE 18+ HAVE DIABETES - 34.4% OF ADULTS AGE 18+ HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOURCE: CDC BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEY (2023). GOAL 2: WORK TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE THROUGHOUT THE REGION THROUGH GROWTH IN WORKFORCE, RESIDENCY SLOTS FILLED IN GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, MASTER FACILITY PLAN, AND DIGITAL FRONT DOOR. 2022 BASELINE OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: 210 RESIDENCY SLOTS (GOAL EXCEEDED) FILLED IN VARIOUS SPECIALTIES BY 2025. SOURCE: NGMC GME PROGRAM. 2023 PROGRESS OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: 178 RESIDENCY SLOTS (GOAL EXCEEDED) FILLED IN VARIOUS SPECIALTIES AS OF 2023. SOURCE: NGMC GME PROGRAM. 2024 PROGRESS OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: 220 RESIDENCY SLOTS FILLED IN VARIOUS SPECIALTIES AS OF 2024. SOURCE: NGMC GME PROGRAM, 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS PIECE. 2025 PROGRESS OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: 233 RESIDENCY SLOTS FILLED IN VARIOUS SPECIALTIES AS OF 2025. SOURCE: NGMC GME PROGRAM, 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS PIECE. GOAL 3: REDUCE SUICIDE AND OPIOID OVERDOSE RATES WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA. 2022 BASELINE OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: THE RATE OF DEATHS IN THE REGION RELATED TO SUICIDE, ALCOHOL-RELATED DISEASE, AND/OR DRUG OVERDOSE (ALSO KNOWN AS "DEATHS OF DESPAIR") WAS 37 DEATHS FOR EVERY 100,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR IN THE REGION BETWEEN 2016 AND 2020, HIGHER THAN THE GEORGIA RATE. SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. NATIONAL VITAL STATISTICS SYSTEM, 2016-2020. 2023 PROGRESS OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: THE RATE OF DEATHS IN THE REGION RELATED TO SUICIDE, ALCOHOL-RELATED DISEASE, AND/OR DRUG OVERDOSE (ALSO KNOWN AS "DEATHS OF DESPAIR") WAS 35.9 DEATHS FOR EVERY 100,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR IN THE REGION BETWEEN 2017 AND 2021, HIGHER THAN THE GEORGIA RATE. SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. NATIONAL VITAL STATISTICS SYSTEM, 2017-2021. 2024 PROGRESS OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: THE RATE OF DEATHS IN THE REGION RELATED TO SUICIDE, ALCOHOL-RELATED DISEASE, AND/OR DRUG OVERDOSE (ALSO KNOWN AS "DEATHS OF DESPAIR") WAS 44.3 DEATHS FOR EVERYONE 100,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR IN THE REGION BETWEEN 2018 AND 2022, HIGHER THAN THE GEORGIA RATE. SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. NATIONAL VITAL STATISTICS SYSTEM, 2018-2022. 2025 PROGRESS OVERALL OUTCOME MEASURES: THE RATE OF DEATHS IN THE REGION RELATED TO SUICIDE, ALCOHOL-RELATED DISEASE, AND/OR DRUG OVERDOSE (ALSO KNOWN AS "DEATHS OF DESPAIR") WAS 43.7 DEATHS FOR EVERY 100,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR IN THE REGION BETWEEN 2019 AND 2023, HIGHER THAN THE GEORGIA RATE. SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. NATIONAL VITAL STATISTICS SYSTEM, 2019-2023.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	* GRANTS AND COMMITMENTS HOPE FOR GEORGIA MOMS: HOPE FOR GEORGIA MOMS IS THE MULTIYEAR STATE MATERNAL HEALTH INNOVATION GRANT AWARDED TO NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM IN 2022 WITH THE PURPOSE TO DECREASE MATERNAL MORTALITY AND IMPROVE HEALTH EQUITY FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN IN GEORGIA. NGHS USES THE GRANT TO IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE THE MATERNAL CARDIAC PROGRAM THAT SCREENS, MONITORS, AND TREATS PREGNANT PEOPLE WHO ARE AT RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY. THE MATERNAL CARDIAC PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS A CVD RISK ASSESSMENT TO REFER PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN TO FOLLOW-UP CARE. IN FY25, OF THE 4,485 PATIENTS SCREENED USING THE CVD RISK ASSESSMENT, 149 OF THOSE SCREENED POSITIVE (AT RISK) FOR CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS. IN FY25, HOPE FOR GEORGIA MOMS HOSTED ITS ANNUAL STATEWIDE MATERNAL CARDIAC ROUNDTABLE TO DISCUSS WAYS TO IMPLEMENT CVD RISK ASSESSMENT IN NOT ONLY OBSTETRIC BUT ALSO FAMILY MEDICINE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, AND CARDIOLOGY STARTING WITH RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. HOPE FOR GEORGIA MOMS ALSO SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOOLS AND RESOURCES INCLUDING A TEACHING CURRICULUM FOR FATHERS TO RECOGNIZE MATERNAL WARNING SIGNS, A GAMIFICATION APP DESIGNED TO HELP PROVIDERS AND DOULAS WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT WOMEN GIVING BIRTH, AND WEARABLES FOR MATERNAL SELF-MONITORING OF POTENTIAL HEART SYMPTOMS AND VITAL SIGNS. ADDITIONALLY, MONICA NEWTON, D.O., PRESIDENT OF THE GEORGIA FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY COLLABORATIVE, FOUNDING PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE GME FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM AND NGPG FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, USED HOPE FUNDING TO DEVELOP AN ONLINE MATERNAL HEALTH MODULE THAT HAS TRAINED OVER 270 RESIDENT PHYSICIANS ACROSS THE STATE. ACHIEVEMENTS NGMC GAINESVILLE REACHES HISTOTRIPSY MILESTONES: NGHS IS THE ONLY SYSTEM IN GEORGIA AND ONE OF 25 IN THE UNITED STATES TO OFFER HISTOTRIPSY, A NON-INVASIVE FORM OF LIVER CANCER TREATMENT, AND IN FY25, NGMC COMPLETED OVER 100 HISTOTRIPSY PROCEDURES. ADDITIONALLY, NGMC GAINESVILLE WAS THE FIRST IN THE WORLD TO ENROLL PATIENTS IN A CLINICAL TRIAL CALLED BOOMBOX, A STUDY THAT FOLLOWS PATIENTS WHO ARE TREATED WITH HISTOTRIPSY FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS TO HELP IMPROVE CANCER CARE AND BECAME THE #1 SITE IN THE NATION IN ENROLLMENT FOR THE CLINICAL TRIAL. NGMC PERFORMS FIRST ADOLESCENT WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY: NGMC'S BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS CENTER COMPLETED ITS FIRST ADOLESCENT WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY IN FY25. SINCE ACHIEVING ADOLESCENT SURGERY ACCREDITATION FROM THE METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY ACCREDITATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN JULY 2023, NGMC HAS PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT-LOSS OPTIONS FOR ADOLESCENTS IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA. ACCESS TO CARE NGMC GAINESVILLE GREEN TOWER OPENS: NGMC GAINESVILLE'S GREEN TOWER, A 927,000 SQUARE-FOOT, 11-STORY TOWER THAT OFFERS EMERGENCY CARE, HEART CARE AND ONE OF THE STATE'S FEW LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTERS, OPENED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2025. NORTHEAST GEORGIA REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OPENS: NGHS AND LIFEPOINT REHABILITATION CELEBRATED THE OPENING OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, A FREE-STANDING, 40-BED INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, ON JUNE 2, 2025. THE 61,000-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY FEATURES A DESIGNATED WING FOR ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY AND STROKE PATIENTS, AS WELL AS A LARGE THERAPY SUITE INCLUDING A GYM, PRIVATE THERAPY ROOMS, A COOKING THERAPY ROOM, AN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING THERAPY APARTMENT, AND A VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT. NGHS BREAKS GROUND ON CHUCK AND DIANE STEPHENS HOSPICE HOUSE: ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, NGHS BROKE GROUND ON THE CHUCK AND DIANE STEPHENS HOSPICE HOUSE, A PLACE OF CARE WHERE MEDICAL STAFF WILL BE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY TO MANAGE SYMPTOMS AND PAIN, CREATE A WARM ENVIRONMENT FOR VISITORS AND A COMPASSIONATE HOME FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING LIFE'S MOST SACRED MOMENTS. THE HOSPICE HOUSE IS NGHS' FIRST FULLY PHILANTHROPY-FUNDED FACILITY AND IS EXPECTED TO OPEN IN LATE 2026. ACCREDITATIONS * PAIN AND ADDICTION CARE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: IN FY25, NGMC HABERSHAM RECEIVED ACCREDITATION IN PAIN AND ADDICTION CARE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (PACED) FROM THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, MAKING NGHS THE FIRST HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE THIS LEVEL OF CARE ACROSS ALL FIVE HOSPITAL CAMPUSES. PACED ACCREDITATION RECOGNIZES EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE OPTIMAL CARE FOR PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM PAIN AND/OR ADDICTION USING PROGRESSIVE TREATMENT PROTOCOLS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES. * NGMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS ACHIEVE PEDIATRIC READINESS DESIGNATION: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AT NGMC GAINESVILLE, NGMC BRASELTON AND NGMC BARROW WERE FIRST IN STATE TO BE ACCREDITED AS PEDIATRIC READINESS CENTERS BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN 2025, ENSURING THAT NGMC HOSPITALS MEET RIGOROUS STANDARDS FOR PEDIATRIC-SPECIFIC TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES, HELPING TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PATIENTS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION * NGPG PHYSICIAN APPOINTED TO STATE COMMISSION: MONICA NEWTON, DO, PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM AND NGPG FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, WAS APPOINTED BY GEORGIA GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP TO THE GEORGIA MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION, A GROUP TASKED WITH EXAMINING MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS ON CARE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN DURING PREGNANCY, LABOR, DELIVERY AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER BIRTH. NGHS PRESIDENT AND CEO HONORED WITH MULTIPLE AWARDS: NGHS PRESIDENT AND CEO CAROL BURRELL RECEIVED AWARDS FROM VARIOUS HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN RECOGNITION OF HER LEADERSHIP, WORK TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE FOR PATIENTS IN THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGION AND TIRELESS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. AWARDS EARNED BY BURRELL IN FY2025 INCLUDE: - CEO OF THE YEAR (2024), PRESENTED BY THE GEORGIA ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY HOSPITALS - W. DANIEL BARKER LEADERSHIP AWARD (2025), PRESENTED BY THE GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION - GAINESVILLE WOMAN OF DISTINCTION (2025), PRESENTED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS OF HISTORIC GEORGIA - LEADERSHIP LEGACY AWARD (2025), PRESENTED BY THE GEORGIA COMMISSION ON WOMEN - GREAT LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE (2025), PRESENTED BY BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW - LIFETIME EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD (2025), PRESENTED BY HELP FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS NGMC HABERSHAM EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZED WITH LANTERN AWARD: NGMC HABERSHAM RECEIVED THE EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION'S LANTERN AWARD, WHICH RECOGNIZES EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS THAT DEMONSTRATE EXCEPTIONAL AND INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCE IN LEADERSHIP, PRACTICE, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH. WITH THIS RECOGNITION, NGMC HABERSHAM JOINED NGMC BARROW, BRASELTON, GAINESVILLE AND LUMPKIN AS LANTERN AWARD RECIPIENTS MAKING NGHS THE FIRST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN GEORGIA TO HAVE FIVE HOSPITALS HONORED WITH THIS DISTINCTION. * BENEFICIARY OF THE 2022 NGHS FOUNDATION MEDICAL CENTER OPEN HONORED BY CHAMBER: IN 2025, THE GAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN PROGRAM WAS PRESENTED WITH THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD BY THE GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. FOUNDED IN 2020, THE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS WORK ALONGSIDE GAINESVILLE CITY AND HALL COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES. ORIGINALLY STARTED WITH A LEAD GIFT FROM THE NORTH GEORGIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE PROGRAM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN 2022, THE NGHS FOUNDATION DONATED SEED MONEY RAISED THROUGH THE MEDICAL CENTER OPEN TOWARDS THE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN PROGRAM. * BARROW COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RECEIVED STATE AWARD AND RECOGNITION: IN FY25, BARROW COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS), OPERATED BY NGHS, WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THE MARY BETH BOWNS EXCELLENCE IN TRAUMA CARE AWARD FROM THE GEORGIA EMS ASSOCIATION (GEMSA) FOR THEIR WORK TO SAVE LIVES DURING THE TRAGIC SHOOTING AT APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2024. ADDITIONALLY, THE BARROW COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION HELD A SPECIAL CEREMONY IN OCTOBER 2024 TO HONOR THE NGMC BARROW EMS TEAM FOR THEIR QUICK RESPONSE DURING THE TRAGEDY. * NGHS DIRECTOR RECOGNIZED BY UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY: UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY PRESENTED COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR CHRISTY MOORE WITH THE ADVOCACY AWARD FOR HER WORK TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ONE HALL UNITED AGAINST POVERTY, A COLLABORATIVE THAT WORKS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN HALL COUNTY BY UNDERSTANDING CHALLENGES FACED BY THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS. MOORE SERVED ON THE UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS CHAIR OF ONE HALL UNITED AGAINST POVERTY FOR FOUR YEARS, AND DURING THIS TIME, SHE HELPED TO DEFINE ONE HALL'S MISSION AND CREATED THE STRUCTURE FOR ITS EVOLVING COLLECTIVE IMPACT.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	GEORGIA PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR: ALIX SCHNIBBEN, PHARMD, WAS RECOGNIZED AS GEORGIA PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR BY THE GEORGIA SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS (GSHP), WHICH IS THE HIGHEST HONOR GSHP CAN BESTOW ON ANY MEMBER AND IS PRESENTED TO A GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACIST TO HONOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN PHARMACY PRACTICE. 2025 HEALTHY HALL AWARDS: THE GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S HEALTHY HALL AWARDS HONOR THOSE IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY WHO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS. NGHS AWARD RECIPIENTS IN 2025 INCLUDED: - HEALTHCARE EDUCATION: MARY MARTIN, DNP - COMMUNITY IMPACT: NGMC GAINESVILLE'S GREEN TOWER - PHYSICIANS OF THE YEAR: DR. ALISA DAVIS, DR. RON LEWIS AND DR. CHAD COPPER - VISIONARY LEADER: JACK MCGUIRE, CNM - LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: CAROL BURRELL NGMC UNITS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN NURSING: IN FY25, SEVERAL INTENSIVE AND INTERMEDIATE CARE UNITS AT NGMC GAINESVILLE, NGMC BARROW AND NGMC BRASELTON WERE HONORED WITH THE BEACON AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES (AACN), RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT CARE, A HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXCELLENCE IN NURSING PRACTICE. NGHS RECEIVED STATEWIDE PATIENT SAFETY AWARDS: NGHS RECEIVED FOUR AWARDS FOR PATIENT CARE ADVANCEMENTS AT THE 2025 GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY SUMMIT, WHICH RECOGNIZES HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN REDUCING THE RISK OF MEDICAL ERRORS AND IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY AND MEDICAL OUTCOMES. AWARDS RECEIVED INCLUDE: - FIRST PLACE IN THE "JOSH NAHUM AWARD FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL" CATEGORY - THIRD PLACE IN THE "HEALTH SYSTEMS" CATEGORY FOR WORK TO IMPROVE MATERNAL CARDIAC CARE - THIRD PLACE FOR NGMC HABERSHAM IN THE "HOSPITALS WITH UNDER 100 BEDS" CATEGORY FOR IMPROVING THE CARE OF OUR STROKE PATIENTS - CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR NGMC HABERSHAM, AN HONOR GIVEN TO HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS THAT HAVE DEMONSTRATED A SUSTAINED COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY HOSPITAL LIBRARIAN HONORED WITH AWARDS: IN FY25, MEDICAL LIBRARIAN SHANNON GLOVER WAS AWARDED THE LOIS ANN COLAIANNI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN HOSPITAL LIBRARIANSHIP, GIVEN TO A MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WHO HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROFESSION THROUGH OVERALL DISTINCTION OR LEADERSHIP IN HOSPITAL LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION OF SERVICE, PRODUCTION OF A DEFINITIVE PUBLICATION RELATED TO HOSPITAL LIBRARIANSHIP, TEACHING, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY OR THE DEVELOPMENT OR APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO HOSPITAL LIBRARIANSHIP. ADDITIONALLY, SHANNON GLOVER WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAPTER OF MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION AS HOSPITAL LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR. NGMC GAINESVILLE ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER HONORED WITH NURSE EXCELLENCE AWARD: ON MAY 8, 2025, JENNIFER HERR, RN, ASSISTANT NURSING MANAGER WITH NGMC GAINESVILLE'S NICU, WAS NAMED A NURSE EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER BY THE ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION FOR HER OUTSTANDING CARE, COMPASSION AND DEDICATION TO HEALTH CARE. HOSPICE OF NGMC RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP 5% IN THE NATION: NGMC HOSPICE WAS NAMED A HOSPICE HONORS ELITE RECIPIENT BY HEALTHCAREFIRST, WHICH RECOGNIZES FEWER THAN 5% OF HOSPICE ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE. BASED ON RESULTS FROM THE CONSUMER ASSESSMENT OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND SYSTEMS (CAHPS) HOSPICE SURVEY, THE AWARD HIGHLIGHTS CARE TEAMS THAT SCORE ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT DURING END-OF-LIFE JOURNEYS. MELISSA TYMCHUK RECOGNIZED BY BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW: MELISSA TYMCHUK, NGHS' CHIEF STRATEGY EXECUTIVE AND CHIEF OF STAFF, WAS NAMED IN BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW AS ONE OF THE "70 CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICERS TO KNOW" FOR LEADING SIGNIFICANT SYSTEM GROWTH INITIATIVES, INCLUDING ADDING THE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER IN BRASELTON AND EXPANDING EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA CARE AT THE GAINESVILLE CAMPUS. DR. UGOCHUKWU EGOLUM AWARDED ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP: UGOCHUKWU EGOLUM, MD, WAS AWARDED THE INAUGURAL CHUCK AND DEBBIE JONES ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN CARDIOLOGY AND MEDICAL EDUCATION THE FIRST ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY, RECOGNIZING DR. EGOLUM'S OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN CARDIOLOGY AND MEDICAL EDUCATION. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE FELLOW HONORED AT GEORGIA CHAPTER ACC CONFERENCE: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE FELLOW SHERRIFF DODOO, MD, WAS ONE OF FOUR RECIPIENTS TO RECEIVE THE GEORGIA CHAPTER AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY (GA ACC) GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, HONORING HIS COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE. NGMC HONORED WITH MULTIPLE GET WITH THE GUIDELINES AWARDS: NGMC GAINESVILLE AND NGMC BRASELTON WERE RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WITH THE GET WITH THE GUIDELINES RESUSCITATION SILVER - NEWLY BORN AND RESUSCITATION BRONZE - ADULT AWARD, RESUSCITATION TARGET: SURVIVAL - ADULT, RESUSCITATION BRONZE - NEONATE/INFANT AND HEART FAILURE GOLD PLUS WITH TARGET: HEART FAILURE OPTIMAL WITH TARGET: TYPE 2 DIABETES HONOR ROLL AWARDS. THEIR MISSION IS TO SAVE MORE LIVES BY PREVENTING IN-HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST AND OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES THROUGH BENCHMARKING, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION AND RESEARCH. CENTER FOR SIMULATION AND INNOVATION PROGRAM RECOGNIZED: BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW NAMED NGHS AS ONE OF 64 HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS WITH OUTSTANDING SIMULATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, MAKING NGHS ONE OF TWO HEALTH SYSTEMS IN GEORGIA TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION FOR FY25. FORMER NGHS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER NAMED TO APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION FELLOW CLASS: PRESIDENT AND CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER OF UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY AND FORMER NGHS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER JESSICA DUDLEY WAS NAMED AS ONE OF FORTY FELLOWS IN THE 2025-2026 COHORT OF THE APPALACHIAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, A LEADERSHIP TRAINING THAT EQUIPS COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM ACROSS APPALACHIA'S 13 STATES TO USE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A TOOL TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. BOY SCOUTS HONOR NGHS BOARD MEMBER AND ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER: NGHS BOARD MEMBER AND QUALITY COMMITTEE CHAIR LETRELL SIMPSON AND ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID LEE WERE HONORED BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NORTHEAST GEORGIA COUNCIL WITH THE RALPH CLEVELAND DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY. * NGHS EARNS NATIONAL AWARDS FOR CREATING A POSITIVE WORKPLACE: NEWSWEEK ADDED NGHS TO SEVERAL OF ITS "AMERICA'S GREATEST WORKPLACES" LISTS FOR 2025, INCLUDING AMERICA'S GREATEST WORKPLACES FOR WOMEN AND AMERICA'S GREATEST WORKPLACES FOR DIVERSITY. * NGMC AUXILIARY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT: IN FY25, MORE THAN 750 AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 62K HOURS OF SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE HEALTH SYSTEM, WHICH EQUATES TO 37 FTES AND A VALUE OF $2.1 MILLION TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY NGHS. THIS LEVEL OF COMMUNITY SERVICE IS AN INDICATOR OF THE STRONG COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE REGION. * DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATIONS: INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE IN 2025, NGMC SAW A 46% INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF APPOINTMENTS SCHEDULED ONLINE BRINGING IN OVER 2,400 NEW PATIENTS. ALMOST 82% OF NGMC PATIENTS USE MYCHART, PUTTING THE ORGANIZATION IN EPIC'S TOP 5TH PERCENTILE OF HEALTH SYSTEMS. ON-DEMAND URGENT CARE VIDEO VISITS EXPANDED: IN FY25, NGMC EXPANDED ACCESS TO ON-DEMAND URGENT CARE VIDEO VISITS, NOW AVAILABLE FROM 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M., SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, ENHANCING PATIENT ACCESS TO CARE AND CONVENIENCE. NGHS RECOGNIZED IN 2025 DIGITAL HEALTH MOST WIRED SURVEY: NGHS MET THE CRITERIA FOR A LEVEL 10 RECOGNITION IN THE 2025 DIGITAL HEALTH MOST WIRED SURVEY, LED BY THE COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES (CHIME). THE DIGITAL HEALTH MOST WIRED PROGRAM ELEVATES HEALTHCARE AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, AND THE ANNUAL SURVEY IDENTIFIES AND RECOGNIZES THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPLIFYING BEST PRACTICES THROUGH THEIR ADOPTION, IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. LEVEL 10 ORGANIZATIONS ARE LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY WHO ACTIVELY PUSH THE INDUSTRY FORWARD. NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON HIGHLIGHTS OF NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON VALUE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF AREA RESIDENTS. THIS IS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS RANGING FROM SERVING AS LEAD AGENCY OF SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA TO PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS GOOD NEWS CLINICS TO REACH AT-RISK POPULATIONS IN NEED OF HEALTH CARE. HEALTH EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED THROUGH FREE COMMUNITY LECTURES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND VARIOUS SUPPORT GROUPS. NGMC ALSO OFFERED EDUCATION SEMINARS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY, REGION, AND STATE AND WORKED TO TRAIN STUDENTS PURSUING HEALTH CAREERS. IN ADDITION, NGMC HELPED SUPPORT THE WORK OF LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	* CHARITY CARE LIKE NGMC BARROW, HABERSHAM AND LUMPKIN, GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON'S CHARITY CARE POLICY REMOVED BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA, BEGINNING WITH FREE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE FOR PATIENTS WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME WAS ZERO TO 300 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE. PATIENTS FROM OUR SERVICE AREA WHOSE FPL IS FROM 301 TO 400 PERCENT QUALIFIED FOR AN ADJUSTMENT EQUIVALENT TO 75 PERCENT DISCOUNT. IN FY25, THE ESTIMATED COST OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE THROUGH NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON WAS $66.6 MILLION FOR 43,886 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS. IN ADDITION, NGMC INCURRED BAD DEBT EXPENSE DURING FY25 OF OVER $171.9 MILLION AS MEASURED BY CHARGES. THIS REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 9.0% OF NET PATIENT REVENUE AS REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF THIS AMOUNT IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE RESULT OF PATIENTS THAT ARE EMPLOYED BUT UNABLE TO PAY MEDICAL EXPENSES AND ARE THEREFORE CONSIDERED "MEDICALLY INDIGENT." * FINANCIAL NAVIGATION NGMC EMPLOYS FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS WHO HELP PATIENTS BECOME INSURED, BE IT THROUGH MEDICAID, PEACHCARE, OR OTHER PROGRAMS. NGMC'S FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS FOCUS ON BEING ADVOCATES FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS, AIDING THEM IN FINDING VIABLE MEANS TO ACCESS CARE. THE TEAM'S FOCUS IS FINDING THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR HELPING PATIENTS APPLY FOR PROGRAMS THEY MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, ACCESSING NEW HEALTHCARE EXCHANGES, OR PROCESSING CHARITY WHEN APPROPRIATE. IN FY25, ACROSS NGMC GAINESVILLE, BRASELTON, BARROW, LUMPKIN AND HABERSHAM, NGMC FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS ASSISTED 86,216 PATIENTS. * INDIGENT PATIENT FUND AT NGMC, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS TO OBTAIN NEEDED MEDICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION. INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE FUNDS ARE PATIENTS WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET THROUGH PRIMARY INSURANCE, THEIR FUNDS, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS OR OTHER CHARITABLE SERVICES. THIS HELPS ENSURE MEDICATION COMPLIANCE AND MAXIMIZE CONDITIONS FOR RECOVERY AND RECUPERATION. THE NGHS FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $69,324 ACROSS ALL NGMC CAMPUSES IN FY25. PATIENT NAVIGATION NGMC PATIENT NAVIGATORS PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, HELP PATIENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS, COMMUNICATE WITH HEALTHCARE STAFF AND PROVIDERS AND ADDRESS LOGISTICAL ISSUES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. THEY ARE SEEN AS A "LIVING RESOURCE DIRECTORY" FOR PATIENTS. THESE EFFORTS CAME AT A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF $541,446 FOR 10,054 PEOPLE FOR NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON IN FY25. * GOOD NEWS CLINICS SUPPORT GOOD NEWS CLINICS, THE STATE'S LARGEST FREE INDIGENT CLINIC, PROVIDES MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE AT NO COST TO THE INDIGENT AND UNINSURED POPULATION. NGMC PROVIDES SUPPORT TO GOOD NEWS CLINICS (GNC) ANNUALLY THROUGH OPERATING BUDGET SUPPORT, ACCESS TO THE SAME ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEM USED BY THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND A $1 MILLION COMMITMENT TO GNC'S GREATER THINGS EXPANSION CAMPAIGN TO FUND THE HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER. ANTONIO RIOS, MD, KATIE DUDAS, MD, TARA JERNIGAN, RN, AND CHRISTY MOORE SERVE ON THE GOOD NEWS CLINICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FOR A DETAILED OVERVIEW OF THIS PARTNERSHIP, VISIT WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. IN FY25, NGMC'S COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR AND NGMC FINANCIAL NAVIGATION MANAGER MET WITH THE CEO OF GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER OF GWINNETT TO LEARN ABOUT THE CURRICULUM THAT GOOD SAMARITAN WROTE FOR THEIR STATE-CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTING SCHOOL, WHICH FOCUSES ON TRAINING MEDICAL ASSISTANTS TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS IN THE COMMUNITY. NGMC SHARED INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GOOD NEWS CLINICS IN GAINESVILLE, TO POTENTIALLY REPLICATE IN THEIR OWN CLINIC AND EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXTERNSHIPS WITH NGPG. IN DECEMBER 2024, PERKINS&WILL ATLANTA, AN ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN FIRM THAT NGHS HAS WORKED WITH ON PROJECTS SUCH AS THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA REHABILITATION INSTITUTE AND NGMC GAINESVILLE'S GREEN TOWER, PROVIDED A DONATION TOWARDS GOOD NEWS CLINICS IN HONOR OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM. * WHAT DRIVES COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES WITH SIGNIFICANT INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY, THE HOSPITAL ENTITIES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM COMPLETED A REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH, STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AND GOOD NEWS CLINICS IN 2025. THE ASSESSMENT FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES WHO ARE UNINSURED. INPUT FROM OVER 3,600 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WAS GATHERED THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS, IN-PERSON ASSISTED PAPER SURVEYS AND INTERVIEWS, PLUS ONLINE SURVEYS OPEN TO BOTH THE PUBLIC AND PARTNER ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEES. THE STUDY IDENTIFIED THREE HEALTH PRIORITIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION: ACCESS TO CARE, HEALTHY BEHAVIORS AND MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. FOR DETAILS ON HOW NGMC AND ITS PARTNERS ARE ACTIVELY ADDRESSING THE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ITS CHNA, VISIT WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. NGMC PROVIDED 2025 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT DATA TO UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY TO INFORM THEIR UPDATED COMMUNITY GAME PLAN, A LONG-RANGE PLAN THAT ALIGNS THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF UNITED WAY WITH THE COMMUNITY FOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT. UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY'S PRESIDENT AND CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER SERVED AS AN ADVISOR FOR NGMC'S CHNA. * WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION NGMC GAINESVILLE AND NGMC BRASELTON CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A PIPELINE TO ATTRACT AND PREPARE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HEALTHCARE POSITIONS. FROM THE ACCELERATED BSN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNG AND SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT TO FOOTHILLS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS (AHEC), NGMC WORKS TO TRAIN, EDUCATE AND RECRUIT STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE. NGMC SPENT OVER $30 MILLION IN THESE AREAS: * ACCELERATED BSN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA (UNG): NGHS AND UNG HAVE PARTNERED TOGETHER SINCE JANUARY 2023 TO CREATE AN ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (ABSN) PROGRAM TO ADD 280 NURSES TO THE WORKFORCE OVER FIVE YEARS. THE 15-MONTH PROGRAM IS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE A BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S DEGREE IN ANOTHER FIELD AND WANT TO TRANSITION INTO A CAREER IN NURSING. IN FY25, THE ABSN PROGRAM WAS RANKED NO. 5 BY REGISTEREDNURSING.ORG ON THEIR LIST OF "BEST ACCELERATED BSN (ABSN) PROGRAM" NATIONWIDE. * ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC GAINESVILLE AND NGMC BRASELTON PROVIDED 1,051 ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS WITH CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN FY25 TO GIVE THEM HANDS ON EXPERIENCE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF NGMC STAFF, ALLOWING THEM TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND ESSENTIAL ALLIED HEALTH SKILLS. * CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME): NGMC'S CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS DESIGNED TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES, INCREASE AWARENESS OF CURRENT HEALTH ISSUES AND LATEST ADVANCEMENTS AND PROMOTE EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE IN PATIENT CARE. IN FY25, CME ORGANIZED 320 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERED 360 HOURS OF EDUCATION, REACHING 8,696 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. * FOOTHILLS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (AHEC): SINCE 1999, NGMC HAS BEEN A PROUD PARTNER OF FOOTHILLS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION SUPPORTED BY FEDERAL AND LOCAL SOURCES WITH THE MISSION TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, ESPECIALLY IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS. FOOTHILLS AHEC SERVES 31 COUNTIES IN THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGION AND THROUGH JOINT EFFORTS, COMMUNITIES EXPERIENCE IMPROVED SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION AND RETENTION OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. SINCE 2015, A TOTAL OF 88 STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED FROM FOOTHILL AHEC'S PATHWAY TO MED SCHOOL PROGRAM, A FIVE-WEEK, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATE, PRE-MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO ATTEND COLLEGE IN GEORGIA AND INTEND TO PRACTICE PRIMARY CARE IN THE STATE AFTER GRADUATION. THE PROGRAM BOASTS A 99% ACCEPTANCE RATE TO MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR GRADUATES WHO APPLY, AND OF THE 28 STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED MEDICAL SCHOOL, 24 HAVE PURSUED PRIMARY CARE. * GEORGIA HEART GRAND ROUNDS: GEORGIA HEART GRAND ROUNDS EDUCATES PHYSICIANS AND OTHER CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS AND METHODS IN CARDIOLOGY TO GUIDE CLINICAL DECISIONS. THE GRAND ROUND LECTURE SERIES FEATURES NATIONALLY RENOWNED LEADERS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM OF CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALTIES AND IS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PROVIDERS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. IN FY25, GRAND ROUNDS WAS ATTENDED BY OVER 400 PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	* GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION: NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER'S (NGMC) GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (GME) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TRAIN RESIDENTS TO BE LEADERS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD WHILE RECEIVING HANDS-ON TRAINING IN VARIOUS MEDICAL SPECIALTIES. IN 2025, NGMC HAD 60 INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENTS, 36 FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENTS, 34 GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENTS, 36 EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENTS, 18 CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE FELLOWS, 24 PSYCHIATRY RESIDENTS, 12 TRANSITIONAL YEAR RESIDENTS, 12 INTERNAL MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE TRACK RESIDENTS, AND ONE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE FELLOW, BRINGING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PHYSICIAN LEARNERS TO 233. PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP ACCREDITED: IN NOVEMBER 2024, THE PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM WAS AWARDED FULL ACCREDITATION BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (ACGME), VERIFYING THAT THE PROGRAMS MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AS IT PERTAINS TO TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIANS. GME SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP: STARTING IN MAY 2025, SEVEN PRE-MED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A SIX-WEEK INTERNSHIP WITH GME FOCUSED ON RESEARCH AND CLINICAL SHADOWING. INTERNS WERE PAIRED WITH RESIDENT PHYSICIANS, FACULTY CLINICIANS AND RESEARCH COORDINATORS TO OBSERVE PHYSICIANS, MEET WITH HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP, DEVELOP RESEARCH PROTOCOLS, AND WORK WITH THE GME TEAM ON QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTS. * NICU EDUCATION AND SUPPORT: NGMC PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS STUDYING NEONATAL CARE. IN FY25, NGMC'S NICU PROVIDED EDUCATION ON NEONATAL SUPPORT TO THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM AT LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND NURSING STUDENTS AT NORTH GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE. * NURSING STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC GAINESVILLE AND NGMC BRASELTON PROVIDED 5,166 NURSING STUDENTS WITH CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN FY25 TO GIVE THEM HANDS ON EXPERIENCE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF REGISTERED NURSES, ALLOWING THEM TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL NURSING SKILLS. * PROJECT SEARCH: PROJECT SEARCH, A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THAT BENEFITS THE INDIVIDUAL, COMMUNITY AND WORKPLACE, PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD TO MODERATE DISABILITIES. EMPLOYERS LIKE NGMC WHO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PROJECT SEARCH ARE CHALLENGED TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALIFIED PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN FY25, 19 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM AT NGMC GAINESVILLE AND NGMC BRASELTON. * WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM: NGMC'S WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE CAREERS TO ENCOURAGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TOWARDS A PATH IN HEALTHCARE. NGMC'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM FACILITATED WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT NGMC GAINESVILLE AND NGMC BRASELTON, PARTICIPATED IN CAREER FAIRS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, CAMPUS TOURS AND SPEAKING EVENTS TO PROMOTE HEALTHCARE CAREERS TO OVER 1,390 STUDENTS IN FY25. * YOUTH-MED PHYSICIAN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNPARALLELED TRAINING IN HEALTHCARE, MEDICINE, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT (YOUTH-MED) PHYSICIAN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN NGHS AND HELP FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, INC. (HHCP). THE PROGRAM SPANS SIX WEEKS AND IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE YOUTH AGES 13-20 TO PURSUE HEALTHCARE CAREERS, FOCUSING ON SEVERAL KEY AREAS: EQUITY AND INSPIRATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS AND SPECIALTIES AND ADVOCACY FOR HEALTH EQUITY. IN FY25, 64 NGHS PHYSICIANS, RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS PROVIDED OVER 1,175 HOURS OF MENTORSHIP TO 49 STUDENTS. * SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE CLINICS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS NGMC HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE IN NEED TO RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER IMPORTANT SUPPORT SERVICES. OFTEN REFERRED TO AS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, LACK OF ACCESS TO THESE RESOURCES PLAYS A DETRIMENTAL ROLE IN OVERALL HEALTH. IN FACT, RESEARCH SUPPORTS THE IDEA THAT AS MUCH AS 80% OF A PERSON'S WELLBEING IS TIED TO PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMIC FACTORS AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS. MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN THESE AREAS UPSTREAM CAN IMPACT BETTER HEALTH DOWNSTREAM, MINIMIZING POOR HEALTH, UNNECESSARY SUFFERING AND HIGHER COSTS OF CARE. IN FY25, NGMC HELPED SUPPORT 51 COMMUNITY NON-PROFITS AT A COST OF OVER $784,000 INCLUDING: -ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY, BRIDGING HOPE, CENTER POINT -AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY -AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -AMPED KIDS FOUNDATION -BEYOND DEMENTIA COALITION -BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, NORTHEAST GEORGIA COUNCIL -CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR HOPE AND HEALING -EAGLE RANCH -EDMONDSON-TELFORD CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER -GAINESVILLE JAYCEES, YOUNG MAN YOUNG WOMAN -GATEWAY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER -GEORGIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (GEMSA) -GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE -GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FOOD BANK -GEORGIA TRAUMA FOUNDATION -GFWC GAINESVILLE PHOENIX WOMEN'S CLUB -GIRL SCOUTS OF HISTORIC GEORGIA -GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER OF GWINNETT -HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF HALL COUNTY -HALL COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION NETWORK -HALL-DAWSON CASA -HELP FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS -HISPANIC ALLIANCE GA -HUGS FOR HARRISON -ISERVE MINISTRIES -JARRARD BURCH FOUNDATION SUPPORT -J'S PLACE -JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT -JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY, SUPPORT FOR DIAPER BANK OF NORTH GEORGIA AND FEEDING OUR FUTURE -PROGRAMS -MARR ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTERS -MY SISTER'S PLACE -NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) HALL COUNTY -NAVIGATE RECOVERY GWINNETT -NORTHEAST GEORGIA SPEECH CENTER -POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL, GEORGIA CHAPTER -PROJECT YET -QUINLAN VISUAL ARTS CENTER -RACHEL'S GIFT -RAINBOW VILLAGE -ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH GWINNETT -SISU, INTEGRATED EARLY LEARNING -UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY -SYFAN SUPPORTS, BENEFITING LOVE YOUR STORY -THE ARTS COUNCIL -THE BLOCK COMMUNITY OUTREACH -THE PANTRY AT HAMILTON MILL -THE SALVATION ARMY -THUMBS UP MISSION -WHISPERING ANGELS YOUTH RANCH -WISDOM PROJECT 2030 -WOMENSOURCE HELPING "STOP THE BLEED:" IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE COALITION B, NGMC GAINESVILLE DONATED STOP THE BLEED KITS TO THE BLUE KNIGHTS, A MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BASED NEAR BLAIRSVILLE, AND THE HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERRIFF'S OFFICE. THE DONATIONS EMPOWERED FIRST RESPONDERS AND BYSTANDERS TO CONTROL LIFE-THREATENING BLEEDING BEFORE EMS ARRIVAL. EMPLOYEE STAFF TIME FOR WATCH, NGHS FOUNDATION: IN FY25, 43 NGMC EMPLOYEES DEDICATED TIME TO THE WE ARE TARGETING COMMUNITY HEALTH (WATCH) EMPLOYEE GIVING COMMITTEE SO THAT FUNDS CAN BE RAISED BY EMPLOYEES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUCH AS DONATIONS TO RELAY FOR LIFE AND THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. EMPLOYEES HAVE DONATED IN SUPPORT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, EQUIPMENT AND ENHANCED PATIENT CARE SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 1999. NGMC WAS RECOGNIZED BY UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY AS ONE OF THE TOP 10 DONORS OF THE YEAR AT THE 2025 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF, THANKS TO THE EMPLOYEES WHO GIVE THROUGH WATCH, THE EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN OF THE NGHS FOUNDATION. BLOOD DRIVES: NGMC GAINESVILLE AND NGMC BRASELTON HOST BLOOD DRIVES FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND THE BLOOD CONNECTION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND IN FY25, OVER 400 NGHS EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS DONATED BLOOD. HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF: IN RESPONSE TO THE DEVASTATION OF HURRICANE HELENE, THE NGHS SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM DONATED 18,000 N95 MASKS AT A VALUE OF $10,000 AS PART OF A RELIEF SUPPLY DRIVE LED BY SYFAN LOGISTICS, A LOCAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY. SYFAN LOGISTICS COORDINATED SHIPMENTS OF SUPPLIES TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS SOUTH GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA. * MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING FOR GEORGIA EMS PROFESSIONALS: IN FY25, NGMC PROVIDED SUPPORT TOWARDS THE GEORGIA EMS ASSOCIATION (GEMSA) CONFERENCE AT LEGACY LODGE AT LANIER ISLANDS IN BUFORD TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. 2024 MEDICAL CENTER OPEN: ON OCTOBER 3, 2024, THE MEDICAL CENTER OPEN HOSTED BY THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION RAISED OVER $300,000 FOR BRIDGING HOPE, A LOCAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	* UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY AND ONE HALL UNITED AGAINST POVERTY SUPPORT NGHS IS A KEY PARTNER OF UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY, AN ORGANIZATION THAT UNITES PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY. THEY SERVE HALL COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE COMPASS CENTER AND NON-PROFITS ALIGNED WITH OUR INVESTMENT PRIORITIES. NGHS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER OF UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY IN FY25. ADDITIONALLY, NGMC SERVED AS A CORPORATE SPONSOR OF UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY. UP TO 40% OF HALL COUNTY FAMILIES STRUGGLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC EVERYDAY NEEDS, AND UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY'S COMPASS CENTER CONNECTS PEOPLE TO RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING. OFTEN REFERRED TO AS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, LACK OF ACCESS TO THESE RESOURCES PLAYS A DETRIMENTAL ROLE IN ONE'S OVERALL HEALTH. BECAUSE THESE RESOURCES ARE TIED CLOSELY TO HEALTH OUTCOMES, NGMC PROVIDED SUPPORT TOWARDS THE COMPASS CENTER IN FY25. ONE HALL UNITED AGAINST POVERTY IS THE VEHICLE FOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT THROUGH UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY AND INCLUDES SUBCOMMITTEES ON HEALTH (INCLUDING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH), FINANCIAL STABILITY AND EDUCATION. THE INITIATIVE SEEKS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN HALL COUNTY BY SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND POVERTY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE. NGHS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVED AS BOARD CHAIR FOR ONE HALL IN FY25. FOR MORE ABOUT THE WORK OF THIS COLLABORATIVE, VISIT WWW.UNITEDWAYHALLCOUNTY.ORG/ONEHALL. * UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY'S ONE HALL ADVOCATES PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGING COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON TOPICS SURROUNDING HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY AND IN FY25, NGHS PARTNERED WITH ONE HALL ADVOCATES TO PROVIDE A SCREENING OF THE MOVIE SOUND OF HOPE, WHICH TELLS THE STORY OF A COMMUNITY IN TEXAS WHO UNITED TO CONFRONT THE FOSTER CARE CRISIS. AFTER THE SCREENING, PHILLIPPA LEWIS MOSS, FORMER NGMC BOARD CHAIR, HOSTED A BRIEF PANEL DISCUSSION WITH LOCAL DIVISION OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES (DFACS) LEADERS. APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED THE SCREENING, AND AFTER THE FILM, TWO FAMILIES STEPPED FORWARD TO BECOME FOSTER PARENTS. * NGHS IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER OF THE ONE HALL MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (MBH) SUBCOMMITTEE, REFERRED TO AS THE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE BECAUSE "MENTAL HEALTH IS HEALTH." WITH ACTIVITIES AROUND ACCESS, COLLABORATION AND EDUCATION, OVER 50 AGENCIES AND HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED AT THEIR MONTHLY MEETINGS. NGHS EMPLOYEE ADAM RAULERSON OF LAURELWOOD CHAIRS THE COMMITTEE. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE COLLABORATIVE ARE FOUND HERE: HTTPS://REACHOUTHALLCO.ORG/RESOURCES/RESOURCE-LIBRARY/CUMULATIVE-REPORT/ THE REACH OUT CAMPAIGN IS PART OF THE MBH SUBCOMMITTEE'S EFFORTS TO DESTIGMATIZE GETTING HELP AND IMPROVE PUBLIC CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION, INTERACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGES AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES. NGHS PROVIDES FUNDING FOR FORUM COMMUNICATIONS, A LOCAL MARKETING AGENCY, TO GUIDE MESSAGING, SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS AND OUTREACH EVENTS FOR THE REACH OUT CAMPAIGN. NGHS' DEVIN VICKNAIR, PHD, WITH NGPG ACADEMIC FAMILY MEDICINE AND ADAM RAULERSON WITH LAURELWOOD HAVE BEEN FEATURED ON THE REACH OUT SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES TO SHARE THE BENEFITS OF BOTH MOVEMENT AND LAUGHTER FOR ONE'S MENTAL HEALTH. AFTER SEEING A POST SHARED ON REACH OUT'S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES IN 2025, AN INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RECALLED THE CAMPAIGN AND CONTACTED JESSICA DUDLEY, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER OF UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY, TO SEEK HELP. THE INDIVIDUAL WAS CONNECTED TO LAURELWOOD, NGHS' MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, WHERE SHE WAS ADMITTED INTO OUTPATIENT SERVICES, AND NOW SHE IS ON THE PATH TO STABILITY AND WHOLENESS. TO LEARN MORE, VISIT WWW.REACHOUTHALLCO.ORG. NGHS PARTICIPATED IN ONE HALL MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMITTEE'S "HALL GOES GREEN" CHALLENGE, AND ON MAY 14 AND 15, 2025, EXTERIOR LIGHTS OF NGMC CAMPUSES WENT GREEN, THE OFFICIAL COLOR OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, REPRESENTING HOPE, STRENGTH AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO LIVE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. ON MAY 15, NGHS STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WORE GREEN AND GATHERED AT FIRST BAPTIST IN GAINESVILLE FOR A PHOTO AND TO WALK DOWN GREEN STREET WITH ONE HALL TO RAISE AWARENESS. NGHS EMPLOYEE AND ONE HALL MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHAIR, ADAM RAULERSON, PROVIDED QUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER (QPR) TRAINING AND MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA) TRAINING TO OVER 489 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN FY25. THESE TRAININGS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO RECOGNIZE SUICIDAL THINKING AND MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WARNING SIGNS, LEARN TO ASK DIFFICULT QUESTIONS, ENCOURAGE THOSE IN CRISIS TO SEEK HELP, AND REFER INDIVIDUALS AT RISK TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. * MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT IN THE ER AND NICU: NGMC AND THE GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR RECOVERY PARTNER TO PROVIDE THE CARES PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM, WHICH CONNECTS PEOPLE SURVIVING OVERDOSES TO CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY EMPOWERMENT SPECIALISTS (CARES) IN THE EDS AND NICUS AT NGMC GAINESVILLE, NGMC BRASELTON AND NGMC BARROW. IF A PATIENT IS IDENTIFIED TO NEED PEER SUPPORT, A CARES IS PAIRED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL, PROVIDES SUPPORT AND CONNECTS THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED WHILE AT THE HOSPITAL. THE CARES VISITS THE INDIVIDUAL 10 DAYS AFTER DISCHARGE TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND RECOVERY RESOURCES. SIMILARLY, THE MATERNAL PEER SUPPORT/NICU PEER RECOVERY PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO MOTHERS WHO ARE IN OR SEEKING RECOVERY FROM A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. IN FY25, OVER 2,009 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS WITH 3,265 SUCCESSFUL POST-DISCHARGE FOLLOW-UPS. * ACCESS TO CARE MEDICAL PLAZA 1 IN FLOWERY BRANCH OPEN: ON JUNE 2, 2025, NGHS OPENED MEDICAL PLAZA 1, A 14,000-SQUARE-FOOT, ONE-STORY BUILDING THAT IS HOME TO NGPG FLOWERY BRANCH AND OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. NGMC BRASELTON EXPANSION OPENS: ON AUGUST 25, 2025, NGMC BRASELTON'S THREE-STORY EXPANSION OPENED, PROVIDING MORE THAN 31,000 SQUARE FEET OF CLINICAL RENOVATION AND EXPANSIONS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND SURGERY SUITE. NGMC GAINESVILLE OPENS EPILEPSY MONITORING UNIT: PATIENTS WHO SUFFER FROM SEIZURES OR EPILEPSY CAN GET ADVANCED HELP THROUGH THE EPILEPSY MONITORING UNIT (EMU) AT NGMC GAINESVILLE, OPENED IN FY25. PATIENTS IN THE EMU ARE CARED FOR BY SPECIALTY-TRAINED NURSES, TECHNOLOGISTS AND PHYSICIANS WHO COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CARE. LIFESAVING BLOOD TRANSFUSION PROGRAM CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS: IN 2020, NGHS AND GEORGIA'S REGION 2 REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RTAC) LAUNCHED A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PROGRAM TO GIVE PATIENTS ACCESS TO BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS BEFORE THEY REACH THE HOSPITAL. FIVE YEARS LATER, THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW AND SAVE LIVES, ADMINISTERING MORE THAN 300 UNITS OF BLOOD TO OVER 200 CRITICALLY ILL OR INJURED PATIENTS ACROSS NORTHEAST GEORGIA SINCE ITS INCEPTION. NGMC OPENS VEIN CLINIC: PATIENTS SEEKING TREATMENT FOR VARICOSE AND SPIDER VEINS HAVE ACCESS TO CARE AS THE VEIN CLINIC, A SERVICE OF NGPG'S VASCULAR CENTER, OPENED A STANDALONE OFFICE AT NGMC GAINESVILLE IN FY25. ACCREDITATIONS ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY REACHES 25 YEAR ACCREDITATION MILESTONE: NGMC GAINESVILLE WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERSOCIETAL ACCREDITATION COMMISSION (IAC) WITH A 25-YEAR SILVER ACCREDITATION MILESTONE FOR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY. FACILITIES THAT ACHIEVE THIS ACCREDITATION DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND SEEK TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES AND SAFETY. NGMC GAINESVILLE RECEIVES RECOGNITION FROM IAC VASCULAR TESTING: NGMC GAINESVILLE RECEIVED A BRONZE MILESTONE RECOGNITION FROM THE ACCREDITING BODY IAC VASCULAR TESTING TO MARK 20 YEARS OF DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES AND SAFETY. VASCULAR TESTING HELPS LIFE-THREATENING HEART DISORDERS, STROKES AND OTHER DISEASES, AND IAC ACCREDITATION SIGNALS HIGH-QUALITY PATIENT CARE. NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY RECEIVES IAC ACCREDITATION: THE NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT ATTAINED ACCREDITATION FROM THE INTERSOCIETAL ACCREDITATION COMMISSION (IAC), VERIFYING THAT NGMC'S CARDIAC IMAGING DEPARTMENTS UPHOLD STRINGENT STANDARDS AND ABIDE BY EXTENSIVE GUIDELINES. NGHS HAS BEEN ACCREDITED IN NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY SERVICES FOR MORE THAN 17 YEARS. NGMC NAMED CARDIAC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE: IN 2025, NGMC'S VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE (VAD), EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION (ECMO) AND HEART FAILURE PROGRAMS RECEIVED ACCREDITATION, RESULTING IN BEING NAMED A DNV CARDIAC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE. CENTER FOR SIMULATION AND INNOVATION EARNS ASPE ACCREDITATION: NGHS' CENTER FOR SIMULATION AND INNOVATION WAS GRANTED FULL ACCREDITATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF STANDARDIZED PATIENT EDUCATORS (ASPE), DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND ADHERENCE TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	* HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLINICAL SIMULATION: IN FY25, CLINICAL SIMULATION EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO 903 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM AT LANIER TECH AND BANKS COUNTY EMS STAFF. THROUGH THIS TRAINING, STUDENTS AND STAFF LEARNED BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, HOW TO DELIVER A BABY IN AN EMERGENT SITUATION WHEN EMS DOES NOT ARRIVE IN TIME, HOW TO ADMINISTER AN EPIPEN, AND STOP THE BLEED USING EVIDENCE-BASED STANDARDS AND PRACTICES. ADDITIONALLY, CLINICAL SIMULATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOPE FOR GEORGIA MOMS, OFFERED THE OBSTETRIC PATIENT SAFETY WORKSHOP TO 42 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY, ASSESS AND MANAGE PATIENTS WITH AN OBSTETRIC EMERGENCY THROUGH SIMULATION AND DEBRIEFING. THIS COURSE WAS OFFERED FREE-OF-CHARGE AND FOCUSED ON EDUCATING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN RURAL GEORGIA. COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON INJURY PREVENTION AND TRAUMA: IN FY25, NGMC PROVIDED INJURY PREVENTION AND TRAUMA EDUCATION TO 1,402 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY. NGMC TRAUMA STAFF PROVIDED STOP THE BLEED TRAINING DESIGNED TO ENABLE TEACHERS, NURSES, AND STAFF TO RENDER IMMEDIATE, POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL AID TO INJURED STUDENTS OR CO-WORKERS WHILE AWAITING ARRIVAL OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONDERS. IN 2025, NGMC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGACY LINK, PROVIDED A MATTER OF BALANCE TRAINING TO 14 ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO TEACH EXERCISES THAT REDUCE THE RISK OF FALLING, AS WELL AS COGNITIVE RETRAINING TO DECREASE THE FEAR OF FALLING AMONG ADULTS. BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS: IN FY25, NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON LACTATION STAFF PROVIDED BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO NEW MOTHERS, OFFERING THEM A PLACE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BREASTFEEDING AND CONNECT AND DISCUSS COMMON ISSUES WITH THE GUIDANCE OF A BOARD-CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT. * NGPG COMMUNITY CLINIC OUTREACH: SINCE NOVEMBER 2024, NGPG'S SOCIAL WORK TEAM AND THE NGPG COMMUNITY CLINIC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FOOD BANK MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, DISTRIBUTED THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED AT THE BUTLER PAVILION. THIS EFFORT HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEER NGHS STAFF MEMBERS, WHO HELPED UNLOAD FOOD PALLETS AND DISTRIBUTE GROCERIES TO HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES IN FY25. IN ADDITION TO FOOD DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES, THE NGPG COMMUNITY CLINIC ALSO OFFERS A "CARE CLOSET" THAT INCLUDES DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS AND CANES, PANTRY STAPLES AND BASIC HYGIENE ITEMS FOR PATIENTS IN NEED. DIABETES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS: IN FY25, NGMC PROVIDED DIABETES OUTREACH FOR PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO 89 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MENDED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP: IN FY25, 25 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE MENDED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED AT NGMC GAINESVILLE AND NGMC BRASELTON. HELD AT VARIOUS TIMES OF THE YEAR, EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS, INCLUDING CARDIOLOGISTS, CARDIAC REHAB INSTRUCTORS AND NUTRITIONISTS, HELP MEMBERS LEARN TO MANAGE RISK FACTORS, ADAPT TO THEIR LIFESTYLES AND IMPROVE THEIR LONGEVITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. SUPPORT GROUP MEMBERS OFFER HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO EACH OTHER BY PROVIDING LIVING PROOF THAT PEOPLE WITH HEART DISEASE CAN LIVE FULL, PRODUCTIVE LIVES. HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT CAMPS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND OUTREACH: HOSPICE OF NGMC PROVIDED BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATION FOR THOSE GRIEVING A LOSS OR CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH AN ILLNESS (SUCH AS DEMENTIA). IN FY25, HOSPICE OF NGMC'S PROGRAMMING SERVED 1,181 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IN JUNE 2025, HOSPICE OF NGMC HOSTED CAMP BRAVEHEART, A DAY CAMP PROVIDED AT NO COST, FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A CLOSE FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER. FACILITATED BY A TEAM OF LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS, THERAPISTS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, CAMP BRAVEHEART PROVIDED OVER 150 CAMPERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO REMEMBER THEIR LOVED ONES, LEARN HEALTHY WAYS TO COPE WITH INTENSE EMOTIONS AND MEET OTHER CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH SIMILAR LOSSES. IN NOVEMBER 2024, GRIEF EXPERT DR. KENNETH DOKA LED A "HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS" SEMINAR HOSTED BY HOSPICE OF NGMC AND NEARLY 300 ATTENDEES GATHERED IN PERSON AND ONLINE TO LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE LOSS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. COMMUNITY ACTION POVERTY SIMULATION: ON JULY 16, VOICES COUNCIL MEMBERS, GME FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENTS, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING STAFF PARTICIPATED IN THE COMMUNITY ACTION POVERTY SIMULATION HOSTED BY HALL COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION NETWORK AND UGA EXTENSION HALL COUNTY AT THE BUTLER CENTER. DESIGNED TO DEEPEN PARTICIPANTS' UNDERSTANDING OF CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN POVERTY, THE SIMULATION FOLLOWS A MONTH IN THE LIFE OF A LOW-INCOME FAMILY AND THE DIFFICULT DECISIONS AND STRESS THAT ACCOMPANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. OVER 65 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE SIMULATION. VOICES COUNCIL: NGHS' VALUING OUR IDENTITIES, CULTURES, EXPERIENCES AND STORIES (VOICES) COUNCIL IS COMPOSED OF STAFF COMMITTED TO FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING THAT STRENGTHENS THE WORKFORCE AND ENHANCES PATIENT EXPERIENCE. IN FY25, MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL VOLUNTEERED AT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. KING WEEK EVENTS HOSTED BY NEWTOWN FLORIST CLUB AND PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS AND THE MARCH FOR A CAUSE IN GAINESVILLE. ERIN RAYBON-ROJAS, MD, PARTICIPATED IN A PANEL TITLED, "STANDING FIRM TO PROTECT THE FUTURE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION." FREE FLU VACCINE PROVIDED TO UNINSURED: ON NOVEMBER 13, 2024, NGMC ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER NORMA HERNANDEZ, COMMUNITY OUTREACH RELIEF EFFORT (CORE) GEORGIA, NGHS AND GOOD NEWS CLINICS PARTNERED TO PROVIDE FREE FLU VACCINATIONS TO THE UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED COMMUNITY OF HALL COUNTY, HOSTED AT THE GOOD NEWS CLINICS NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM EDUCATION CENTER. GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE: IN FY25, GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE NURSE PRACTITIONERS, HEALTH EDUCATORS, MEDICAL ASSISTANTS AND PHYSICIANS PROVIDED HEALTH EDUCATION ABOUT HEART HEALTH AT SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. ON FEBRUARY 7, GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE PROVIDED BMI AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS TO ATTENDEES AT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON. KEYNOTE SPEAKER KAREN GERSCH, MD, CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON WITH NGPG, PRESENTED ON WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH. ON SEPTEMBER 25, 65 NGHS EMPLOYEES AND OVER 300 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S HALL COUNTY HEART WALK. CHIEF CARDIOLOGY OFFICER MUDASSAR AHMED, MD, DELIVERED OPENING REMARKS, EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS WITH NGMC CARDIAC REHABILITATION LED WARMUP EXERCISES AND DIET AND WELLNESS EXPERTS WITH GHI CENTER FOR CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION, METABOLISM AND LIPIDS PRESENTED A "RETHINK YOUR DRINK" INFUSED WATER TESTING. GREATER HALL CHAMBER HEALTH AND WELLNESS SEMINAR SERIES: AS A PART OF THE GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S VISION 2030 HEALTH & WELLNESS INITIATIVES, THE CHAMBER HOSTS MONTHLY SEMINARS TO DISCUSS HEALTH TOPICS AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE HALL COUNTY AREA. IN FY25, TERRENCE JACKSON, MD, DELIVERED A PRESENTATION ON INNOVATIONS IN CANCER TREATMENT OPTIONS, SPECIFICALLY HIGHLIGHTING HISTOTRIPSY. PATIENT SIMULATION EDUCATOR TASHA MURCHISON, MATERNAL HEALTH OUTREACH MANAGER BRIDGETTE SCHULMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CLINICAL SIMULATION TEAM SHARED INFORMATION ON MATERNAL HEALTHCARE, HOPE FOR GEORGIA MOMS AND THE STRIDES NGMC'S WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND CLINICAL SIMULATION TEAMS ARE MAKING IN ADDRESSING MATERNAL HEALTH RISKS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ACROSS THE STATE. * HALL COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION NETWORK, THE BUTLER CENTER AND THE HUB: HALL COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION NETWORK (HCFCN) IS A COLLABORATIVE THAT CONNECTS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO RESOURCES TO HELP THEM BECOME HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE. HCFCN PROGRAMMING IS HOSTED AT THE BUTLER CENTER, A FACILITY THAT OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS REACH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS, AND THE HUB, A SUCCESS CENTER ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF HALL COUNTY AND GAINESVILLE CITY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. IN FY25, NGHS PROVIDED HEALTH EDUCATION MATERIALS, COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS CHILD SAFETY, FOR THE HALL COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION NETWORK NEWSLETTER, WHICH IS SENT MONTHLY TO OVER 1,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST ELIZABETH DAVIDSON SERVES ON THEIR BOARD. HANDS ONLY CPR TRAINING AND AED EDUCATION: IN FY25, NGMC PROVIDED HANDS ONLY CPR TRAINING AND AED EDUCATION TO OVER 1,600 HALL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DEL WEBB RESIDENTS AND MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS AT FREE CHAPEL CHURCH AND POPLAR SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH. HANDS ONLY CPR IS A SIMPLIFIED METHOD OF PERFORMING CPR AND IS RECOMMENDED FOR USE BY PEOPLE WHO SEE A TEEN OR ADULT COLLAPSE IN AN "OUT-OF-HOSPITAL" SETTING.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	* HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY & RESOURCE CENTER: THE HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTER AT NGMC SERVES THE HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES CREDIBLE RESOURCES RELATING TO MEDICAL SYMPTOMS, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS TO CONSUMERS, PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. THE RESOURCE CENTER ENCOURAGES VISITORS TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES AND BECOME ACTIVE, INFORMED PARTNERS IN THEIR HEALTHCARE. DURING FY25, THE LIBRARY WELCOMED 43,972 VISITORS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AT ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH: HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY & RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDED COMMUNITY HEALTH INFORMATION ON COLON CANCER, DIABETES, BREAST CANCER AND MEDLINE PLUS AT THE ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH IN GAINESVILLE. ADDITIONALLY, GME INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENTS AND CARDIOLOGY FELLOWS PERFORMED BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS AND HAD HEALTH CONVERSATIONS WITH VISITORS. * JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 2025: ON JUNE 21, 2025, GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENTS, REPRESENTATIVES FROM NGHS' VOICES COUNCIL AND TALENT ACQUISITION PARTICIPATED IN THE GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY BLACK HISTORY SOCIETY'S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION BY PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES, LEADING A 20-MINUTE WORKOUT SESSION WITH PRACTICAL EXERCISE TECHNIQUES ATTENDEES CAN EASILY REPLICATE AT HOME AND RAFFLING OFF PRIZES. NGHS PARTICIPATES IN LEADERSHIP JACKSON PANEL: ON MARCH 14, 2025, VICE PRESIDENT OF REGIONAL HOSPITALS KEVIN MATSON, NGHS FOUNDATION PRESIDENT AND CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER CHRIS BRAY, TRAUMA PROGRAM DIRECTOR JESSICA MANTOOTH, TRAUMA RESEARCH COORDINATOR NATASHA ALVARADO AND TRAUMA AND INJURY PREVENTION COORDINATOR JENNA HOWELL SHARED UPDATES ON THE HEALTH SYSTEM'S GROWTH, EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA SERVICES, UPCOMING HEALTH EDUCATION OFFERINGS AND THE INVESTMENTS NGHS HAS MADE BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY WITH THE LEADERSHIP JACKSON CLASS. * LATINO FEST 2025: ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2025, NGHS SUPPORTED LATINO FEST, HOSTED BY HISPANIC ALLIANCE, AND PROVIDED HEALTH EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS. HISPANIC ALLIANCE, AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING LATINO FAMILIES WITH LOCAL RESOURCES, IS LED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VANESA SARAZUA, A MEMBER OF THE NGHS ADVISORY COUNCIL. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORTED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LATINO STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. MOMMY & ME JOURNAL CLUB: IN FY25, NGMC WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFERED THE MOMMY & ME JOURNAL CLUB TO 54 MOTHERS AND CHILDREN, PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR MOTHERS TO BRING THEIR BABY ALONG WITH QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS TO SHARE WITH OTHER NEW MOMS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THINGS, SUCH AS SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, EMOTIONAL UPS AND DOWNS, OR MOMENTS OF JOY AND SELF-DISCOVERY. MOTHERS GAIN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND LEARN ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH LICENSED PROFESSIONALS. JOURNALS ARE PROVIDED TO MOTHERS BY THE NGHS FOUNDATION. NGHS AND UNG PARTNER TO ADDRESS THYROID CANCER: TASKED BY THE GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STUDY COMMITTEE ON CANCER CARE ACCESS, NGHS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA (UNG) PARTNERED TOGETHER IN 2025 TO BEGIN A RESEARCH STUDY ON THE INCREASED THYROID CANCER DIAGNOSIS RATES IN SIX NEIGHBORING COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA: UNION, LUMPKIN, HALL, WHITE, HABERSHAM AND RABUN. ON MAY 29, NGPG PHYSICIAN NIKITA MACHADO, MD, AND ONCOLOGY SERVICES ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER ANGIE CATON PRESENTED TO THE HOUSE STUDY COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON CANCER CARE AT NGMC AND THE THYROID CANCER INCIDENCE RATES IN THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGION. ONCOLOGY SERVICES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SCREENINGS: IN FY25, NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON PROVIDED CANCER EDUCATION TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CONDUCTED FREE THYROID CANCER SCREENINGS AT THE HEALTHY HALL EXPO AND FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS AT LATINO FEST. ADDITIONALLY, CHIEF OF POPULATION HEALTH AND NGPG PHYSICIAN DR. ANTONIO RIOS DELIVERED INFORMATION ON CANCER AND HOW IT AFFECTS THE LATINO COMMUNITY IN A SEMINAR HOSTED BY THE HISPANIC ALLIANCE. PARAMEDICS IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH (PITCH): NGMC'S PARAMEDICS IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH (PITCH) PROGRAM HELPS THE COMMUNITY HAVE ACCESS TO CARE. COMMUNITY PARAMEDICS MEET PATIENTS AT THEIR HOMES TO PROVIDE AND CONNECT THEM TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, SEEK OUT AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, COMPLETE POST-HOSPITAL FOLLOW-UP CARE, DISCOVER EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROGRAMS, AND DISCUSS OVERALL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. IN FY25, PITCH SERVED OVER 125 INDIVIDUALS, ESTABLISHING APPROXIMATELY 37 NEW PITCH PROGRAM PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY CARE WHO INITIALLY REPORTED NO PRIMARY CARE. RESPECTING CHOICES: RESPECTING CHOICES IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL OF ADVANCED CARE PLANNING THAT HONORS AN INDIVIDUAL'S GOALS AND VALUES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE HEALTH CARE AND IS DESIGNED TO CREATE A CULTURE OF OPEN DISCUSSION ABOUT END-OF-LIFE CARE IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA SO FAMILIES ARE RELIEVED OF UNNECESSARY STRESS AND TO AVOID THE USE OF EXPENSIVE RESOURCES THAT PATIENTS DON'T VALUE NOR BENEFIT FROM. IT IS ALSO PAIRED WITH THE "PLAN IN A CAN" PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES RECYCLED TENNIS BALL CANS AS EMERGENCY GRAB AND GO TOOLKITS TO PREPARE IN ADVANCE IN CASE THEY EVER HAVE TO COME TO THE HOSPITAL AND INITIATE A CONVERSATION ABOUT WHO WOULD BE THEIR ADVOCATE. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE NGHS FOUNDATION AND SERVED 1,700 INDIVIDUALS IN FY25. * SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA: NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER SERVES AS LEAD AGENCY FOR SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND IS FUNDED BY THE NGHS FOUNDATION. THE MISSION OF SAFE KIDS IS TO REDUCE UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES AND DEATH IN CHILDREN 19 AND UNDER. IN FY25, SAFE KIDS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS WITH OUTREACH ACROSS NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON TO AN ESTIMATED 7,671 CHILDREN, FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, ITEMS SUCH AS BIKE HELMETS AND CAR SEATS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES IN NEED. IN FY25, SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA PARTNERED WITH HALL COUNTY SCHOOLS TO DISTRIBUTE 1,181 HELMETS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO STUDENTS IN HALL COUNTY. IN MEMORY OF A HALL COUNTY STUDENT WHO TRAGICALLY LOST HIS LIFE DUE TO A BIKING ACCIDENT, THIS CAMPAIGN WAS IMPLEMENTED AS AN EFFORT TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WEARING A HELMET AND WHY IT'S ESSENTIAL FOR THEIR SAFETY. SEPSIS COMMUNITY OUTREACH: IN FY25, SEPSIS PREVENTION EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO 54 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT LOCAL HEALTH FAIRS AND SEMINARS BY NGMC TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON BEST PRACTICES TO SERVE SEPSIS PATIENTS. SPORTS MEDICINE ATHLETIC CARE: IN FY25, THE SPORTS MEDICINE ATHLETIC TRAINING DEPARTMENT PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE, SUCH AS INJURY ASSESSMENT, REHABILITATION AND CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT, AT ATHLETIC EVENTS FOR FOUR LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND LOCAL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, SERVING AN ESTIMATED 30,000 ATHLETES. STROKE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: IN FY25, NGMC'S STROKE UNIT PROVIDED EDUCATION TO 312 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT STROKE PREVENTION, SYMPTOMS AND RISK FACTORS. ADDITIONALLY, LIFE AFTER STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS WERE PROVIDED MONTHLY TO STROKE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. * TRUE CHARITY COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2025, COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR CHRISTY MOORE AND SPECIALIST ELIZABETH DAVIDSON PARTICIPATED IN THE TRUE CHARITY COMMUNITY WORKSHOP HOSTED BY TRUE CHARITY NETWORK AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN GAINESVILLE. THE WORKSHOP PROVIDED VALUABLE TOOLS TO DEVELOP LONG-TERM STRATEGIES TO FIGHT POVERTY IN HALL COUNTY. *SYMPOSIA IN FY25, MORE THAN 1,600 PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE STATE AND THE COUNTRY BENEFITED FROM THE FOLLOWING SYMPOSIA HOSTED BY NGMC: INFECTION PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM: THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA INFECTION PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM IS OFFERED TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND IS FOCUSED ON INCREASING KNOWLEDGE ON INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL. MANY OF THE SMALL RURAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT GEORGIA HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL. IN FY25, THIS SYMPOSIUM PROVIDED INFECTION PREVENTION EDUCATION TO 194 INDIVIDUALS. NEUROSCIENCE CLINICAL AND REHAB SYMPOSIUM: THE NEUROSCIENCE CLINICAL AND REHAB SYMPOSIUM PROVIDES CURRENT INFORMATION FOR EMS, NURSES, PHYSICIANS, AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS, AS WELL AS PHYSICAL, SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS WHO CARE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN ALL PHASES OF STROKE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION. IN FY25, 485 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED THE SYMPOSIUM. NGPG SPORTS MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM: THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP (NGPG) SPORTS MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM IS A ONE-DAY ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM FEATURING INFORMATION ABOUT SURGICAL PROCEDURES, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES AND RELEVANT LITERATURE TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND SUCCESSES FOR CLINICIANS. IN FY25, THIS SYMPOSIUM PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR 285 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS, ATHLETIC TRAINERS AND STUDENTS IN ALLIED HEALTH RELATED FIELDS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RTAC) AND SYMPOSIUM: NGMC PARTNERS WITH THE REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO HOST AN ANNUAL NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGIONAL TRAUMA SYMPOSIUM, A SYMPOSIUM THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO PHYSICIANS, ADVANCE PRACTITIONERS, NURSES, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, EMS PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE WORKERS. AS PART OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S TRAUMA SYSTEM, THE REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RTAC) DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS THE REGION'S TRAUMA SYSTEM PLAN AND MONITORS SYSTEM COMPLIANCE AND IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES. NGMC PARTNERS WITH OTHER EMS AGENCIES, PARTICIPATING HOSPITALS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THE PUBLIC AS A PART OF THIS COMMITTEE. IN FY25, 650 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED THE SYMPOSIUM. * RESEARCH IN FY25, NGMC OFFERED PATIENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL TRIALS INVOLVING SOME OF THE MOST PROMISING, BREAKTHROUGH NEW MEDICAL THERAPIES. OVER 878 PATIENTS WERE ENROLLED IN TRIALS THAT PROVIDED CUTTING-EDGE TREATMENTS FOR CANCER AND HEART DISEASE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.NGHS.COM/RESEARCH. ACHIEVEMENTS FIRST ION ROBOTIC BRONCHOSCOPY AT NGMC BRASELTON: THE FIRST ION ROBOTIC BRONCHOSCOPY, A PROCEDURE THAT ADVANCES EARLY LUNG CANCER DETECTION AND PATIENT CARE, WAS COMPLETED AT NGMC BRASELTON IN FY25, IMPROVING ACCESS TO CANCER-FIGHTING TREATMENTS IN SOUTH HALL, GWINNETT, JACKSON AND BARROW COUNTIES. ADVOCACY GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE (GHI) ADVOCATES AT LOBBY DAY 2025: GHI ADMINISTRATIVE CLINICAL DIRECTOR BEAU PROCTOR JOINED AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA) VOLUNTEERS FOR THE AHA'S GO RED AT THE GOLD DOME LOBBY DAY ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025, TO ADVOCATE FOR HB 506, WHICH FOCUSES ON ENHANCING TOBACCO CESSATION SUPPORT FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS, AND PRODUCE RX, A PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS PROVIDERS TO PRESCRIBE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO FOOD-INSECURE PATIENTS. NGHS TRAUMA SERVICES TEAM VISITS STATE CAPITOL: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2025, TRAUMA AWARENESS DAY, MEMBERS FROM THE TRAUMA SERVICES TEAM VISITED THE STATE CAPITOL TO MEET WITH LEGISLATORS AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES AND ADVOCATE FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPROVING TRAUMA SYSTEMS AND ENSURING THE BEST CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. NGMC ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST JOINS LEADERS AT THE STATE CAPITOL: TERESA HORTON, NGMC ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST, JOINED CANCER CARE LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE AT THE CAPITOL IN 2025. THE GROUP WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH A PROCLAMATION HONORING THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANCER CARE. NGHS PARTICIPATES IN LOCAL VISIT FROM GEORGIA DCA: CHIEF OF STAFF AND STRATEGY OFFICER MELISSA TYMCHUK, COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR CHRISTY MOORE AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER JOHN KUEVEN PARTICIPATED IN THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MEETING HELD IN GAINESVILLE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2024. THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS IS A STATE AGENCY THAT WORKS WITH COMMUNITIES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. TYMCHUK SERVES ON THE GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND MOORE REPRESENTS NGHS ON GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY GEORGIA INITIATIVE FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING (GICH) COMMITTEE LED BY JESSICA TULLAR WITH THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN FY25, 119 LEADERS AND STAFF MEMBERS FROM NGMC GAINESVILLE AND NGMC BRASELTON REPORTED DEDICATING STAFF TIME TOWARDS A TOTAL OF 276 LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS WITHIN VARIOUS CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. NGMC BARROW HIGHLIGHTS OF NGMC BARROW COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: NGMC BARROW VALUES COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF AREA RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DEMONSTRATES THIS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND STAFF SUPPORT TO LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES, FACILITATING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING TOBACCO CESSATION EDUCATION TO BARROW COUNTY STUDENTS. * CHARITY CARE LIKE NGMC GAINESVILLE, BRASELTON, LUMPKIN AND HABERSHAM, NGMC BARROW'S CHARITY CARE POLICY REMOVED BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA, BEGINNING WITH THE FREE, MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE FOR PATIENTS WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME IS 0 TO 300 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE. PATIENTS FROM OUR SERVICE AREA WHOSE FPL IS FROM 301 TO 400 PERCENT QUALIFIED FOR AN ADJUSTMENT EQUIVALENT TO A 75 PERCENT DISCOUNT. IN FY25, THE ESTIMATED COST OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE THROUGH NGMC BARROW WAS $2.2 MILLION BASED ON 3,286 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS. IN ADDITION, NGMC BARROW INCURRED BAD DEBT EXPENSE DURING 2025 OF APPROXIMATELY $19.7 MILLION AS MEASURED BY CHARGES. THIS REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 27.6 PERCENT OF NET PATIENT REVENUE AS REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF THIS AMOUNT IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE RESULT OF PATIENTS THAT ARE EMPLOYED BUT UNABLE TO PAY MEDICAL EXPENSES AND ARE THEREFORE CONSIDERED "MEDICALLY INDIGENT." * FINANCIAL NAVIGATION NGMC BARROW EMPLOYS FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS WHO HELP PATIENTS BECOME INSURED, BE IT THROUGH MEDICAID, PEACHCARE, OR OTHER PROGRAMS. NGMC'S FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS FOCUS ON BEING ADVOCATES FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS, AIDING THEM IN FINDING VIABLE MEANS TO ACCESS CARE. THE TEAM'S FOCUS IS FINDING THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR HELPING PATIENTS APPLY FOR PROGRAMS THEY MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, ACCESSING NEW HEALTHCARE EXCHANGES, OR PROCESSING CHARITY, WHEN APPROPRIATE. IN FY25, ACROSS NGMC GAINESVILLE, BRASELTON, BARROW, LUMPKIN AND HABERSHAM, NGMC FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS ASSISTED 86,216 PATIENTS. PATIENT NAVIGATION NGMC PATIENT NAVIGATORS PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, HELP PATIENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS, COMMUNICATE WITH HEALTHCARE STAFF AND PROVIDERS AND ADDRESS LOGISTICAL ISSUES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. THEY ARE SEEN AS A "LIVING RESOURCE DIRECTORY" FOR PATIENTS. THESE EFFORTS CAME AT A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF $46,716 FOR 958 PATIENTS FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY25. * INDIGENT PATIENT FUND AT NGMC BARROW, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS TO OBTAIN URGENTLY NEEDED DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION. INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE FUNDS ARE PATIENTS WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET THROUGH PRIMARY INSURANCE, THEIR FUNDS, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, OR OTHER CHARITABLE SERVICES. THE NGHS FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $69,324 ACROSS ALL NGMC CAMPUSES IN FY25. * WHAT DRIVES COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES THE HOSPITAL ENTITIES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH AND GOOD NEWS CLINICS, COMPLETED A REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2025. THE ASSESSMENT FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES WHO ARE UNINSURED. MORE THAN 3,600 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PROVIDED INPUT THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS, IN-PERSON ASSISTED PAPER SURVEYS, INTERVIEWS AND ONLINE SURVEYS. WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY ADVISORS, SENIOR LEADERSHIP AND BOARD MEMBERS, THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES WERE SELECTED IN 2025: MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. IN FY25, UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT NURSE AND CHNA ADVISOR SARAH MCLAIN SERVED ON A COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE FOR BARROW COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION AND REQUESTED DATA FROM THE 2025 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT SPECIFIC TO BARROW. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST ELIZABETH DAVIDSON PROVIDED SARAH WITH A LINK TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND INTERACTIVE DATA TOOL. * WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION NGMC BARROW CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A PIPELINE TO ATTRACT AND PREPARE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HEALTHCARE POSITIONS AND WORKS TO TRAIN, EDUCATE AND RECRUIT STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE. NGMC BARROW SPENT OVER $421,000 IN FY25 IN THESE AREAS: * ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC BARROW PROVIDED 21 ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS WITH CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN FY25 TO GIVE THEM HANDS ON EXPERIENCE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF NGMC BARROW STAFF, ALLOWING THEM TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL ALLIED HEALTH SKILLS. * NURSING STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC BARROW PROVIDED 74 NURSING STUDENTS WITH CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN FY25 TO GIVE THEM HANDS ON EXPERIENCE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF REGISTERED NURSES, ALLOWING THEM TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL NURSING SKILLS. * WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM: NGMC'S WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE CAREERS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TOWARDS A PATH IN HEALTHCARE. NGMC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITATED WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT NGMC BARROW, PARTICIPATED IN CAREER FAIRS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, CAMPUS TOURS AND SPEAKING EVENTS TO PROMOTE HEALTHCARE CAREERS TO OVER 121 STUDENTS IN FY25.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	* PROJECT SEARCH: PROJECT SEARCH PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD TO MODERATE DISABILITIES AND IS DEDICATED TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THAT BENEFITS THE INDIVIDUAL, COMMUNITY AND WORKPLACE. IN FY25, SIX STUDENTS PARTICIPATED AND WORKED IN ASSIGNED DEPARTMENTS AT NGMC BARROW. * NGHS HOSTS YOUTH LEADERSHIP BARROW CLASS: IN APRIL 2025, NGMC BARROW STAFF HOSTED THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP BARROW CLASS FOR A TOUR OF MEDICAL PLAZA ONE IN BETHLEHEM AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROW, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PROGRAM ADVISORS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS. YOUTH LEADERSHIP BARROW IS A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR 10TH AND 11TH GRADE STUDENTS AND IS ORGANIZED BY THE BARROW COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE CLINICS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS NGMC BARROW HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE IN NEED TO RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER IMPORTANT SUPPORT SERVICES. OFTEN REFERRED TO AS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, LACK OF ACCESS TO THESE RESOURCES PLAYS A DETRIMENTAL ROLE IN OVERALL HEALTH. IN FACT, RESEARCH SUPPORTS THE IDEA THAT AS MUCH AS 80% OF A PERSON'S WELLBEING IS TIED TO PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMIC FACTORS AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS. MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN THESE AREAS UPSTREAM CAN IMPACT BETTER HEALTH DOWNSTREAM, MINIMIZING POOR HEALTH, UNNECESSARY SUFFERING AND HIGHER COSTS OF CARE. IN FY25, NGMC BARROW HELPED SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AT A COST OF OVER $46,000: -ADVENTURE BAGS -AMAZING FRIENDS CLUB -AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY -AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION -ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING -BARROW AREA ROTARY CLUB -BARROW COUNTY FARMER'S MARKET -BARROW COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT -BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WINDER-BARROW COUNTY -FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA -GIRL SCOUTS OF HISTORIC GEORGIA -MINISTRY VILLAGE -NEW PATH 1010 -NORTHEAST GEORGIA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA -NUCI'S SPACE -PATH UNITED -PIEDMONT CASA -THE CANCER FOUNDATION -THE GEORGIA CLUB FOUNDATION -THE TREE HOUSE -UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA -YMCA OF GEORGIA'S PIEDMONT NGMC BARROW DONATES FURNITURE TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS: IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, NGMC BARROW DONATED FURNITURE TO THE BARROW COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM'S SIMS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY, THE BARROW COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE WIMBERLY CENTER'S LANIER TECH ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM. SUPPLIES FOR NURSING CLINICS AT BARROW COUNTY SCHOOLS: IN FY25, NGMC BARROW DONATED MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO ALL 19 BARROW COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SCHOOL NURSE CLINICS. MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL: IN FY25, NGMC COUNSELORS AND SPECIALISTS OFFERED MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS AND STAFF AFFECTED BY THE SCHOOL SHOOTING AT APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2024. MINISTRY VILLAGE AND BRANCH RESILIENCY CENTER SUPPORT: MINISTRY VILLAGE PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IN BARROW COUNTY, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LAURELWOOD KEVIN LLOYD SERVES AS A BOARD MEMBER AND TREASURER OF MINISTRY VILLAGE. IN FY25, COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR CHRISTY MOORE AND SPECIALIST ELIZABETH DAVIDSON MET WITH MINISTRY VILLAGE CLINICAL DIRECTOR CYNDIL HEALAN AND BRANCH DIRECTOR JACK THOMAS REGARDING NGHS' 2022 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY TO INFORM MINISTRY VILLAGE'S ASSESSMENT WORK FOR THE BARROW RESPONSE AND NEEDS CENTER FOR HEALING (BRANCH). BRANCH IS A LONG-TERM RESPONSE AND RECOVERY CENTER, BORN OUT OF BARROW COUNTY'S COLLECTIVE RESPONSE TO THE TRAGIC SHOOTING AT APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2024, THAT OFFERS TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY TRAUMA. LAURELWOOD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ADAM RAULERSON SERVES ON THE BRANCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE. OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK: IN FY25, NGMC BARROW PROVIDED SUPPORT TOWARDS LOCAL EFFORTS OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION, A NON-PROFIT THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND FUNDS RESEARCH AROUND MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. NGMC BARROW REPRESENTATIVES PARTICIPATED IN THE OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK IN WINDER. * ACCESS TO CARE NGMC BARROW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT EXPANSION: IN FEBRUARY 2025, NGMC BARROW OPENED THEIR RENOVATED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WAITING AREA THAT HAS ADDITIONAL SEATING, IMPROVED TRIAGE AREAS AND ENHANCED SECURITY FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. NEW BLOOD TRANSFUSION PROGRAM AT NGMC BARROW: IN FY25, NGHS STARTED A NEW BLOOD TRANSFUSION PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BARROW COUNTY EMS, ENSURING PATIENTS CAN RECEIVE LIFE-SAVING TREATMENT BEFORE THEY ARRIVE AT THE HOSPITAL, GIVING PATIENTS A GREATER CHANCE OF SURVIVAL. HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH * NGMC BARROW PARTICIPATES IN WOMEN IN BUSINESS PANEL: IN FY25, PHYSICIANS, ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS WITH NGMC BARROW PARTICIPATED IN A PANEL AT THE SEPTEMBER 16 WOMEN IN BUSINESS EVENT TITLED "HER STORY IN HEALTHCARE: STRENGTH, SERVICE AND SUCCESS." NGMC PANEL PARTICIPANTS SHARE INSPIRING STORIES ON WHY TO PURSUE HEALTHCARE AS A CAREER, HOW TO BALANCE WORK AND FAMILY LIFE, PRACTICAL HEALTH TIPS FOR WOMEN AND PRESCRIPTIONS FOR SUCCESS FROM WOMEN LEADERS. CLINICAL SIMULATION: IN FY25, CLINICAL SIMULATION EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO 15 STUDENTS AT BARROW ARTS AND SCIENCES HIGH SCHOOL. THROUGH THIS TRAINING, STUDENTS LEARNED BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, HOW TO DELIVER A BABY IN AN EMERGENT SITUATION WHEN EMS DOES NOT ARRIVE IN TIME, HOW TO ADMINISTER AN EPIPEN AND STOP THE BLEED USING EVIDENCE-BASED STANDARDS AND PRACTICES. COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON INJURY PREVENTION AND TRAUMA: IN FY25, NGMC PROVIDED COMMUNITY EDUCATION REGARDING INJURY PREVENTION AND TRAUMA TO 60 INDIVIDUALS, CONSISTING OF SECURITY AND MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS OF BETHLEHEM CHURCH AND EMS PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE STATE OF GEORGIA. HEALTHY KIDS DAY AT PIEDMONT YMCA: IN FY25, SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, NGPG OBGYN BETHLEHEM, NGPG BETHLEHEM URGENT CARE, NGPG BARROW ORTHOPEDICS, NGMC'S SEPSIS PROGRAM AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM NGMC BARROW PROVIDED EDUCATION ABOUT A VARIETY OF HEALTH TOPICS, INCLUDING SEPSIS PREVENTION AND CHILD SAFETY, TO LOCAL FAMILIES AT THE PIEDMONT YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY. LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: IN FY25, NGMC BARROW ONCOLOGY NURSES PROVIDED MONTHLY, IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSIS AT NGMC BARROW. * NUTRITION EDUCATION: IN FY25, NGMC BARROW EXECUTIVE CHEF JUAN TURNER PROVIDED NUTRITION EDUCATION TO 180 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT WIMBERLY'S ROOTS, PARENTS AT EASTER SEALS AND STUDENTS AT WINDER-BARROW HIGH SCHOOL. EDUCATION INCLUDED HEALTHY AND QUICK RECIPE DEMONSTRATIONS, HOW TO SWAP INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES THAT ARE DIABETIC OR CARDIAC DIET-FRIENDLY AND BASIC KITCHEN SKILLS. * SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA: NGMC SERVES AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, REDUCING UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES AND DEATHS IN CHILDREN 19 AND UNDER. IN FY25, SAFE KIDS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WITH OUTREACH TO AN ESTIMATED 2,416 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS IN BARROW COUNTY. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, SAFETY ITEMS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES WHO WERE IN NEED OF THEM. * TAR WARS: SINCE 2018, NGMC BARROW HAS PARTNERED WITH BARROW COUNTY SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT "TAR WARS" FOR ALL 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS. TARS WARS IS A TOBACCO-FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS TO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF TOBACCO USE, THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND THE ADVERTISING TECHNIQUES USED BY THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY TO MARKET THEIR PRODUCTS TO YOUTH. POST-EDUCATION, STUDENTS DESIGN ANTI-TOBACCO POSTERS, WITH TOP ENTRIES ADVANCING TO DISTRICT-LEVEL COMPETITION AND THE BARROW AREA ROTARY CLUB AND NGHS SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS HELP TO DETERMINE WINNERS. 2025 WINNERS WERE SAVANNAH OGLES, MARY FREMPONG AND ISABEL WILCHES AND THEY WERE RECOGNIZED AT THE BARROW COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING IN AUGUST. AWARDS & RECOGNITION NGHS PRESIDENT AND CEO HONORED BY BARROW COUNTY CHAMBER: IN MAY 2025, NGHS PRESIDENT AND CEO CAROL BURRELL WAS HONORED BY THE BARROW COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR HER EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY AND SERVICE TO HER HOMETOWN OF BARROW COUNTY. * COMMUNITY SERVICE IN FY25, 10 LEADERS AND STAFF FROM NGMC BARROW DEDICATED STAFF TIME TOWARDS 41 LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS WITH VARIOUS CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. NGMC BARROW ADMINISTRATOR JOHN NEIDENBACH SERVED ON THE BOARD OF THE BARROW COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NORTHEAST GEORGIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, AND UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND AS NGHS REPRESENTATIVE FOR BARROW VISION 2050.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	NGMC PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER SUNITA SINGH SERVED ON THE BARROW AREA ROTARY CLUB'S DISTRICT 6910 OPIOID SETTLEMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AND AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE ATHENS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WINDER, NORTHEAST GEORGIA COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND BARROW CHAMBER WOMEN IN BUSINESS. UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT NURSE SARAH MCLAIN SERVED ON THE BARROW COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION HOUSING STRATEGY COMMITTEE AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE, AS AN ADVISOR FOR NGMC'S 2025 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND AS A COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE FOR WIMBERLY'S ROOTS. NGMC LUMPKIN HIGHLIGHTS OF NGMC LUMPKIN COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: NGMC LUMPKIN VALUES COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF AREA RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DEMONSTRATES THIS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND STAFF SUPPORT TO LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES, PROVIDING HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIGENT CLINICS THAT SERVE THE UNDERSERVED POPULATION. * CHARITY CARE LIKE NGMC GAINESVILLE, BRASELTON, BARROW AND HABERSHAM, NGMC LUMPKIN'S CHARITY CARE POLICY REMOVED BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA, BEGINNING WITH FREE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE FOR PATIENTS WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME WAS ZERO TO 300 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE. PATIENTS FROM OUR SERVICE AREA WHOSE FPL IS FROM 301 TO 400 PERCENT QUALIFIED FOR AN ADJUSTMENT EQUIVALENT TO A 75 PERCENT DISCOUNT. IN FY25, THE ESTIMATED COST OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE THROUGH NGMC LUMPKIN WAS APPROXIMATELY $2.3 MILLION BASED ON 2,436 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS. IN ADDITION, NGMC LUMPKIN INCURRED BAD DEBT EXPENSE DURING 2025 OF OVER $13.1 MILLION AS MEASURED BY CHARGES. THIS REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 19.6 PERCENT OF NET PATIENT REVENUE AS REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF THIS AMOUNT IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE RESULT OF PATIENTS THAT ARE EMPLOYED BY UNABLE TO PAY MEDICAL EXPENSES AND ARE THEREFORE CONSIDERED "MEDICALLY INDIGENT." INDIGENT PATIENT FUND AT NGMC LUMPKIN, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS TO OBTAIN URGENTLY NEEDED DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION. INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE FUNDS ARE PATIENTS WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET THROUGH PRIMARY INSURANCE, THEIR FUNDS, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, OR OTHER CHARITABLE SERVICES. THE NGHS FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $69,324 ACROSS ALL NGMC CAMPUSES IN FY25. FINANCIAL NAVIGATION NGMC LUMPKIN EMPLOYS FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS WHO HELP PATIENTS BECOME INSURED, BE IT THROUGH MEDICAID, PEACHCARE, OR OTHER PROGRAMS. NGMC'S FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS FOCUS ON BEING ADVOCATES FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS, AIDING THEM IN FINDING VIABLE MEANS TO ACCESS CARE. THE TEAM'S FOCUS IS FINDING THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR HELPING PATIENTS APPLY FOR PROGRAMS THEY MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, ACCESSING NEW HEALTHCARE EXCHANGES, OR PROCESSING CHARITY, WHEN APPROPRIATE. IN FY25, ACROSS NGMC GAINESVILLE, BRASELTON, BARROW, LUMPKIN AND HABERSHAM HOSPITALS, THE NGMC FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS ASSISTED 86,216 PATIENTS. * WHAT DRIVES COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES THE HOSPITAL ENTITIES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH AND GOOD NEWS CLINICS, COMPLETED A REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2025. THE ASSESSMENT FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES WHO ARE UNINSURED. MORE THAN 3,600 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PROVIDED INPUT THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS, IN-PERSON ASSISTED PAPER SURVEYS, INTERVIEWS AND ONLINE SURVEYS. WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY ADVISORS, SENIOR LEADERSHIP AND BOARD MEMBERS, THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES WERE SELECTED IN 2025: MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. * HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NGMC LUMPKIN CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A PIPELINE TO ATTRACT AND PREPARE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HEALTHCARE POSITIONS. NGMC LUMPKIN WORKS TO TRAIN, EDUCATE AND RECRUIT STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE. NGMC LUMPKIN SPENT OVER $116,000 IN FY25 IN THESE AREAS: * ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC LUMPKIN PROVIDED 30 ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS WITH CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN FY25 TO GIVE THEM HANDS ON EXPERIENCE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF NGMC LUMPKIN STAFF, ALLOWING THEM TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND ESSENTIAL ALLIED HEALTH SKILLS. * NURSING STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC LUMPKIN PROVIDED 14 NURSING STUDENTS WITH CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN FY25 TO GIVE THEM HANDS ON EXPERIENCE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF REGISTERED NURSES, ALLOWING THEM TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND ESSENTIAL NURSING SKILLS. * WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM: NGMC'S WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE CAREERS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TOWARDS A PATH IN HEALTHCARE. NGMC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATED WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITATED CAMPUS TOURS AT NGMC LUMPKIN TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHCARE CAREERS TO OVER 200 STUDENTS IN FY25. * SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE CLINICS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS NGMC LUMPKIN HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE IN NEED TO RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER IMPORTANT SUPPORT SERVICES. OFTEN REFERRED TO AS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, LACK OF ACCESS TO THESE RESOURCES PLAYS A DETRIMENTAL ROLE IN OVERALL HEALTH. IN FACT, RESEARCH SUPPORTS THE IDEA THAT AS MUCH AS 80% OF A PERSON'S WELLBEING IS TIED TO PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMIC FACTORS, AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS. MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN THESE AREAS UPSTREAM CAN IMPACT BETTER HEALTH DOWNSTREAM, MINIMIZING POOR HEALTH, UNNECESSARY SUFFERING AND HIGHER COSTS OF CARE. IN FY25, NGMC LUMPKIN HELPED SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING NON-PROFITS AT A COST OF OVER $29,000: -AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY -AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE -CONNECTABILITY -DAHLONEGA SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB -ENOTAH CASA -LUMPKIN COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION -MEALS BY GRACE -NO ONE ALONE -REGION II DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION -TRUSTED SOURCES COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE: NGMC LUMPKIN PROVIDED SUPPORT TOWARDS THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE, AN INDIGENT CLINIC IN LUMPKIN COUNTY THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES FOR THE AREA'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. IN FY25, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY AND INPATIENT DEPARTMENTS AT NGMC LUMPKIN, KAY HALL, SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RAYMOND POLK, PA, VOLUNTEERED AT THE CLINIC. GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC OF DAWSON COUNTY: NGMC LUMPKIN PROVIDED OFFICE SPACE AT NO CHARGE TO SUPPORT GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC OF DAWSON COUNTY, A CLINIC THAT PROVIDES FREE AND REDUCED COST HEALTHCARE, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN DAWSON COUNTY. IN FY25, GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC OF DAWSON COUNTY SERVED 264 PATIENTS OVER A TOTAL OF 3,219 CLINIC VISITS. NGPG'S VP OF OPERATIONS SERVED ON THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BLOOD DRIVE AT NGMC LUMPKIN: IN FY25, NGMC LUMPKIN HOSTED A BLOOD DRIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND 29 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND NGMC LUMPKIN EMPLOYEES DONATED BLOOD. HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH * CLINICAL SIMULATION: IN FY25, CLINICAL SIMULATION EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO 352 STUDENTS AND STAFF AT FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS, LUMPKIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AND DAWSON COUNTY EMS. THROUGH THIS TRAINING, STUDENTS AND STAFF LEARNED BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, HOW TO DELIVER A BABY IN AN EMERGENT SITUATION WHEN EMS DOES NOT ARRIVE IN TIME, HOW TO ADMINISTER AN EPIPEN AND STOP THE BLEED USING EVIDENCE-BASED STANDARDS AND PRACTICES. IN FY25, THE CENTER FOR SIMULATION AND INNOVATION PARTNERED WITH GEORGIA EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES (GEDS), NGMC TRAUMA SERVICES AND REGIONAL EMS PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE SIMULATION EDUCATION FOR THE 5TH ARMY RANGERS' MEDICS AT CAMP MERRILL IN DAHLONEGA. THE TRAINING DAY CONSISTED OF EDUCATION ON CRITICAL TRAUMA CONCEPTS FOR COMBAT ENVIRONMENTS, SIMULATION SCENARIOS DESIGNED TO TEST MEDICS' CLINICAL JUDGEMENT, TEAMWORK AND RAPID RESPONSE IN HIGH-PRESSURE SITUATIONS. MEDICS ROTATED THROUGH PROCEDURE STATIONS FOCUSED ON AIRWAY, BREATHING AND CIRCULATION INTERVENTIONS. DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION HEALTH EDUCATION: IN FY25, NGMC LUMPKIN PROVIDED EDUCATION AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE MONTHLY DAWSON FAMILY CONNECTION NEWSLETTER ON EDUCATIONAL TOPICS SUCH AS HEALTHY INGREDIENT SWAPS FOR POPULAR HOLIDAY RECIPES AND TIPS TO PREVENT THE FLU. HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINAR AT NGMC LUMPKIN: IN FY25, NGPG DAWSONVILLE OBGYN AND NGPG DAHLONEGA OBGYN PROVIDED A WOMEN'S HEALTH SEMINAR TO 22 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT NGMC LUMPKIN.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: IN FY25, HOSPICE OF NGMC PROVIDED SCHOOL-BASED GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS TO LUMPKIN COUNTY ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AND OUTREACH TO THE DAWSON, LUMPKIN AND FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS. HEALTH EDUCATION FOR LUMPKIN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: IN FY25, NGMC LUMPKIN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER AND STROKE COORDINATOR PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 40 LUMPKIN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH EDUCATION ON SEASONAL ILLNESSES, SUCH AS COVID, FLU, RSV AND SEASONAL ALLERGIES, PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, STROKE SYMPTOMS AND BEFAST, AS WELL AS NGMC LUMPKIN'S CAPABILITY TO ADMINISTER CLOT BUSTER. * SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA: NGMC SERVES AS LEAD AGENCY FOR SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA. THE MISSION OF SAFE KIDS IS TO REDUCE UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES AND DEATH IN CHILDREN 19 AND UNDER. IN FY25, SAFE KIDS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS WITH OUTREACH IN LUMPKIN COUNTY TO AN ESTIMATED 39 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, SAFETY ITEMS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES WHO WERE IN NEED OF THEM. ONCOLOGY SERVICES EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: IN FY25, ONCOLOGY SERVICES PROVIDED EDUCATION ABOUT CANCER AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY SCREENINGS TO ATTENDEES OF THE LUMPKIN COUNTY SENIOR EXPO AND A UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA SOFTBALL GAME. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION NGPG ATHLETIC TRAINERS RECOGNIZED BY DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION: NGPG ATHLETIC TRAINERS JESSICA LORD AND KELLEY PODSEN WERE RECOGNIZED BY THE DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THEIR LIFE-SAVING RESPONSE TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT A CHEER COMPETITION AT DAWSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. NGMC LUMPKIN RECEIVES 5-STAR CMS RATING: EVERY YEAR, THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID PUBLISHES A LIST OF ITS "OVERALL HOSPITAL QUALITY STAR RATINGS", WHICH INCLUDES FIVE QUALITY MEASURES: MORTALITY, SAFETY, READMISSION, PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE CARE. HOSPITALS ARE RANKED ON A ONE-TO-FIVE-STAR SCALE AND IN 2025, NGMC LUMPKIN RECEIVED A FIVE-STAR QUALITY RATING. * COMMUNITY SERVICE IN FY25, 13 STAFF MEMBERS FROM NGMC LUMPKIN REPORTED SPENDING DEDICATED STAFF TIME TOWARDS 20 LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WITH VARIOUS CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. NGMC LUMPKIN INPATIENT NURSE DIRECTOR KAY HALL SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE. DONOR RELATIONS OFFICER WITH THE NGHS FOUNDATION RHONDA HARDY SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LUMPKIN COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION. PHYSICIAN PRACTICE GROUP VP BOBBY NORRIS SERVED AS CHAIR FOR THE 2026 LEADERSHIP LUMPKIN CLASS AND ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC IN DAWSON COUNTY. CARRIE SISK, MD, WITH NGPG DAHLONEGA FAMILY MEDICINE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE LUMPKIN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH. NGPG CLINICAL CARE DIRECTOR TAMMY SOLES SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONNECTABILITY AND AS PROGRAM CHAIR FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP LUMPKIN. NGMC LUMPKIN ASSISTANT NURSING MANAGER JAYLEEN HARRIER, RN AND NGHS IT TECHNICAL TRAINING PRINCIPAL TRAINER ANTHONY PRUITT PARTICIPATED IN THE DAHLONEGA-LUMPKIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S 2025-2026 LEADERSHIP LUMPKIN CLASS. NGMC HABERSHAM HIGHLIGHTS OF NGMC HABERSHAM COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: NGMC HABERSHAM VALUES COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF AREA RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DEMONSTRATES THIS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND STAFF SUPPORT TO LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES AND FOSTERING A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL INDIGENT CLINIC THAT SERVES THE UNDERSERVED POPULATION. * CHARITY CARE LIKE NGMC GAINESVILLE, BRASELTON, BARROW AND LUMPKIN, NGMC HABERSHAM'S CHARITY CARE POLICY REMOVED BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA, BEGINNING WITH FREE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE FOR PATIENTS WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME WAS ZERO TO 300 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE. PATIENTS FROM OUR SERVICE AREA WHOSE FPL IS FROM 301 TO 400 PERCENT QUALIFIED FOR AN ADJUSTMENT EQUIVALENT TO A 75 PERCENT DISCOUNT. IN FY25, THE ESTIMATED COST OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE THROUGH NGMC HABERSHAM WAS APPROXIMATELY $2.6 MILLION BASED ON 4,330 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS. IN ADDITION, NGMC HABERSHAM INCURRED BAD DEBT EXPENSE DURING 2025 OF OVER $15.9 MILLION AS MEASURED BY CHARGES. THIS REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 17.6 PERCENT OF NET PATIENT REVENUE AS REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF THIS AMOUNT IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE RESULT OF PATIENTS THAT ARE EMPLOYED BY UNABLE TO PAY MEDICAL EXPENSES AND ARE THEREFORE CONSIDERED "MEDICALLY INDIGENT." * FINANCIAL NAVIGATION NGMC HABERSHAM EMPLOYS FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS WHO HELP PATIENTS BECOME INSURED, BE IT THROUGH MEDICAID, PEACHCARE, OR OTHER PROGRAMS. NGMC'S FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS FOCUS ON BEING ADVOCATES FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS, AIDING THEM IN FINDING VIABLE MEANS TO ACCESS CARE. THE TEAM'S FOCUS IS FINDING THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR HELPING PATIENTS APPLY FOR PROGRAMS THEY MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, ACCESSING NEW HEALTHCARE EXCHANGES, OR PROCESSING CHARITY, WHEN APPROPRIATE. IN FY25, ACROSS NGMC GAINESVILLE, BRASELTON, BARROW, LUMPKIN AND HABERSHAM, NGMC FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS ASSISTED 86,216 PATIENTS. * INDIGENT PATIENT FUND AT NGMC HABERSHAM, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS TO OBTAIN URGENTLY NEEDED DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION. INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE FUNDS ARE PATIENTS WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET THROUGH PRIMARY INSURANCE, THEIR FUNDS, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, OR OTHER CHARITABLE SERVICES. THE NGHS FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $69,324 ACROSS ALL NGMC CAMPUSES IN FY25. * WHAT DRIVES COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES THE HOSPITAL ENTITIES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH AND GOOD NEWS CLINICS, COMPLETED A REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2025. THE ASSESSMENT FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES WHO ARE UNINSURED. MORE THAN 3,600 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PROVIDED INPUT THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS, IN-PERSON ASSISTED PAPER SURVEYS, INTERVIEWS AND ONLINE SURVEYS. WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY ADVISORS, SENIOR LEADERSHIP AND BOARD MEMBERS, THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES WERE SELECTED IN 2025: MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION NGPG PHYSICIAN NAMED VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: JAMES MURPHEY, MD, WITH NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS' GROUP WAS NAMED VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR BY WHITE COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION. IN ADDITION TO HIS ROLE WITH NGPG, DR. MURPHEY SERVES AS VOLUNTEER MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY HELPING HANDS IN CLEVELAND, DEDICATING HIS TIME AND TALENT TO HELPING IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE WHITE COUNTY COMMUNITY. * HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NGMC HABERSHAM SERVES AS A PIPELINE TO ATTRACT AND PREPARE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HEALTHCARE POSITIONS AND WORKS TO TRAIN, EDUCATE AND RECRUIT STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE. NGMC HABERSHAM SPENT OVER $521,000 IN FY25 IN THESE AREAS: * ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC HABERSHAM PROVIDED 44 ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS WITH CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN FY25 TO GIVE THEM HANDS ON EXPERIENCE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF NGMC HABERSHAM STAFF, ALLOWING THEM TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL ALLIED HEALTH SKILLS. * NURSING STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC HABERSHAM PROVIDED 104 NURSING STUDENTS WITH CLINICAL ROTATIONS IN FY25 TO GIVE THEM HANDS ON EXPERIENCE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF REGISTERED NURSES, ALLOWING THEM TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL NURSING SKILLS. * WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM: THE WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE CAREERS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TOWARDS A PATH IN HEALTHCARE. NGMC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITATED WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT NGMC HABERSHAM, PARTICIPATED IN CAREER FAIRS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, CAMPUS TOURS AND SPEAKING EVENTS TO PROMOTE HEALTHCARE CAREERS TO OVER 216 STUDENTS IN FY25. * SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE CLINICS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS NGMC HABERSHAM HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE IN NEED TO RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER IMPORTANT SUPPORT SERVICES. OFTEN REFERRED TO AS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, LACK OF ACCESS TO THESE RESOURCES PLAY A DETRIMENTAL ROLE IN OVERALL HEALTH. IN FACT, RESEARCH SUPPORTS THE IDEA THAT AS MUCH AS 80% OF A PERSON'S WELLBEING IS TIED TO PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMIC FACTORS, AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS. MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN THESE AREAS UPSTREAM CAN IMPACT BETTER HEALTH DOWNSTREAM, MINIMIZING POOR HEALTH, UNNECESSARY SUFFERING AND HIGHER COSTS OF CARE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	NGMC HABERSHAM PROVIDED OVER $96,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NON-PROFITS IN FY25: -AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, HABERSHAM COUNTY AND WHITE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE -GRACE GATE CLINIC -HABERSHAM COUNTY ROTARY -HABERSHAM COUNTY UNITED WAY -HABERSHAM EMS -NORTH GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE -NORTHEAST GEORGIA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA -OPEN ARMS CLINIC PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING -PREVENT CHILD ABUSE HABERSHAM -PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING -TRUETT MCCONNELL UNIVERSITY * HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLINICAL SIMULATION: IN FY25, CLINICAL SIMULATION EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO 55 STUDENTS AND STAFF WITH THE WHITE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING, HABERSHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND STEPHENS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. THROUGH THIS TRAINING, STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND EMS PROFESSIONALS LEARNED BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, HOW TO DELIVER A BABY IN AN EMERGENT SITUATION WHEN EMS DOES NOT ARRIVE IN TIME, HOW TO ADMINISTER AN EPIPEN AND STOP THE BLEED TRAINING USING EVIDENCE-BASED STANDARDS AND PRACTICES. COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON INJURY PREVENTION AND TRAUMA: IN FY25, NGMC HABERSHAM PROVIDED COMMUNITY EDUCATION REGARDING FALLS, INJURY PREVENTION AND TRAUMA TO A RANGE OF AUDIENCES INCLUDING SCHOOLS, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, NGMC TRAUMA STAFF PROVIDED TRAINING IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE STOP THE BLEED CAMPAIGN, A SCHOOL RESPONSE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENABLE TEACHERS, NURSES, AND STAFF TO RENDER IMMEDIATE, POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL AID TO INJURED STUDENTS OR CO-WORKERS WHILE AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONDERS. EMERGENCY SERVICES OUTREACH: IN FY25, NGMC'S EMERGENCY SERVICES PARTICIPATED IN OUTREACH EVENTS AND PROVIDED EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING A CAREER DAY AT LEVEL GROVE ELEMENTARY AND THE MT. AIRY CAR SHOW. ADDITIONALLY, THE EMERGENCY SERVICES TEAM PROVIDED CHILD ABUSE RECOGNITION AND REPORTING TRAINING TO EMS PROFESSIONALS IN CORNELIA. HABERSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HEALTH & WELLNESS PANEL: IN MARCH 2025, NGPG OBGYN PHYSICIAN THOMAS HATCHETT, MD, NGPG ORTHOPEDICS PHYSICIAN KRISTOPHER WHEELER, MD, NGPG SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PHYSICIAN JOSEPH RONDINA, MD, AND GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE PHYSICIAN ALAN OPSAHL, MD, PARTICIPATED IN A PANEL HOSTED BY THE HABERSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND SHARED THEIR INSIGHTS ON HEALTHCARE IN HABERSHAM COUNTY WITH THE COMMUNITY. HOSPICE OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS: IN FY25, HOSPICE OF NGMC PROVIDED BEREAVEMENT SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATION FOR 99 STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS GRIEVING THE LOSS OF SOMEONE CLOSE TO THEM. NGHS ATTENDS 2025 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: ON APRIL 29, 2025, NGHS REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDED THE 2025 NORTHEAST GEORGIA EMPOWHER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PRESENTED BY THE HABERSHAM COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO LEARN ABOUT LUNG CANCER DETECTION AND TREATMENT FROM KAREN GERSCH, MD, AND APRIL MCDONALD, MD, IN ADDITION TO LEADERSHIP SKILLS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE STRATEGIES FROM A DIVERSE GROUP OF SUCCESSFUL NORTHEAST GEORGIA WOMEN. ONCOLOGY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND SCREENINGS: IN FY25, ONCOLOGY SERVICES WITH NGMC PROVIDED FREE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGS AT GRACE GATE CLINIC, AN INDIGENT CLINIC LOCATED IN HABERSHAM COUNTY, AND SKIN CANCER PREVENTION EDUCATION TO THE TOCCOA SENIOR CENTER. * SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA: NGMC SERVED AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, REDUCING UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES AND DEATHS IN CHILDREN 19 AND UNDER. IN FY25, SAFE KIDS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WITH OUTREACH TO AN ESTIMATED 51 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS IN STEPHENS AND WHITE COUNTIES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, SAFETY ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES WHO WERE IN NEED OF THEM. SEPSIS COMMUNITY OUTREACH: IN FY25, SEPSIS EDUCATION WAS OFFERED TO 33 INDIVIDUALS AT THE RABUN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. COMMUNITY SERVICE IN FY25, 13 STAFF MEMBERS FROM NGMC HABERSHAM REPORTED DEDICATING STAFF TIME TOWARDS A TOTAL OF 14 LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS WITHIN VARIOUS CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY AND INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR OF NGMC HABERSHAM MELISSA FRANK SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HABERSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND EXECUTIVE BOARD OF PARTNERSHIP HABERSHAM. NGPG CLEVELAND PHYSICIAN JAMES MURPHEY, MD, DEDICATED TIME TOWARDS SERVING AS VOLUNTEER MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HELPING HANDS CLINIC IN CLEVELAND, GEORGIA. NGMC HABERSHAM OUTPATIENT REHAB MANAGER BEN JORDAN SERVED ON THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LANIER ADVISORY BOARD. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER AT NGMC HABERSHAM KELLY SEGERS SERVED ON THE GEORGIA FOOTHILLS UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING NGMC USED THE PRECEPTS OUTLINED IN "A GUIDE FOR PLANNING AND REPORTING COMMUNITY BENEFIT," PROVIDED BY THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES FOR ITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS 990 SCHEDULE H. THE GUIDE'S PURPOSE IS TO HELP NOT-FOR-PROFIT MISSION-DRIVEN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOP, ENHANCE AND REPORT ON THEIR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS. COMMUNITY BENEFIT DEFINITION: THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY MUST ADDRESS A DEMONSTRATED COMMUNITY NEED AND SEEK TO ADDRESS AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: - IMPROVING ACCESS - ENHANCING POPULATION HEALTH - ADVANCING GENERALIZABLE KNOWLEDGE - RELIEVING THE GOVERNMENT BURDEN ON IMPROVING HEALTH THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY MUST: - PRIMARILY BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY RATHER THAN THE ORGANIZATION - RESULT IN MEASURABLE EXPENSE TO THE ORGANIZATION - IF THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IS PROVIDED PRIMARILY FOR MARKETING PURPOSES, STANDARD PRACTICE, EXPECTED OF ALL HOSPITALS (SUCH AS ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ACCREDITATION, LICENSURE, OR TO PARTICIPATE IN MEDICARE) OR IS PRIMARILY FOR EMPLOYEES (NOT INCLUDING INTERNS, RESIDENTS, AND FELLOWS) AND/OR AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS, IT IS NOT COMMUNITY BENEFIT. CHARITY CARE COST IS AN ESTIMATED COST AND DOES NOT INCLUDE BAD DEBT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O TO GIVE THE BROADEST VIEW OF COMMUNITY IMPACT OF NGHS HOSPITALS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT DEPARTMENT AT COMMUNITYHEALTHIMPROVEMENT@NGHS.COM OR 770-219-8085.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER IS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. - A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER IS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. - A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	INFORMATION FOR THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR PREPARATION OF THE RETURN. AFTER THE RETURN WAS PREPARED, IT WAS REVIEWED BY SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY. EMPLOYEES ATTEST TO THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND REPORTING/DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AT HIRE AND ANNUALLY. COMPLIANCE IS MONITORED CONTINUOUSLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD (NGHS BOARD) HAS ESTABLISHED A TOTAL COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND ADOPTED COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT SEEK TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF NGHS AND AFFILIATES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE POLICIES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN KEY EMPLOYEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF VOTING DIRECTORS WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF NGHS AND IS FREE FROM CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL DECISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE REVIEWED AND RATIFIED BY THE NGHS BOARD. THE COMMITTEE USES A BLEND OF QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE FACTORS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION ACROSS THREE MAIN CATEGORIES: BASE SALARY -THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION DATA FROM COMPARABLE HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND PEER INSTITUTIONS COMPILED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT -THE CEO PROVIDES INPUT REGARDING ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INDEPENDENTLY REVIEWS ALL RECOMMENDATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXTERNAL MARKET DATA AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS BEFORE DETERMINING COMPENSATION -FINAL COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND DOCUMENTED IN COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES -COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING MINUTES PERFORMANCE-BASED VARIABLE COMPENSATION -TIED TO ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES SET THROUGH A FORMAL PLANNING PROCESS -AWARDS ARE BASED ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND ALIGNED WITH MARKET DATA BENEFITS AND RETENTION PROGRAMS -INCLUDES RETIREMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER BENEFITS -BENCHMARKED AGAINST SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM RETENTION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATISTICS ARE FILED QUARTERLY WITH DIGITAL ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION, LLC (DAC BOND). DAC BOND SERVES AS A DISCLOSURE DISSEMINATION AGENT FOR ISSUERS OF MUNICIPAL BONDS ELECTRONICALLY POSTING AND TRANSMITTING INFORMATION TO REPOSITORIES AND INVESTORS. ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
PART VII, SECTION A	CAROL BURRELL SERVED AS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO UNTIL MAY 2025, AT WHICH TIME SHE TRANSITIONED TO AN ADVISOR-EXECUTIVE ROLE UNTIL SHE RETIRED IN AUGUST 2025.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	INTERCOMPANY DEBT FORGIVENESS -45,001,980. PARTNERSHIP INCOME NOT ON BOOKS -1,049,305. OTHER ADJUSTMENT 227,437. NET ASSETS TRANSFERRED FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 3,427,459.

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Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

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Name of the organization

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Employer identification number

58-1694098

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) HEALTHECONNECTIONS LLC 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501 58-1694098	HEALTHCARE	GA	N/A
(2) BRASELTON ASC LLC 1524 RIVER PLACE SUITE 100 BRASELTON,GA30517 88-4229346	HEALTHCARE	GA	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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)NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501 58-1694090	HEALTHCARE - PARENT ORG.	GA	501(C)(3)	LINE 12C, III-FI	N/A	Yes
(2)THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION DBA NGHS FOUNDATION 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501 58-1694820	FUNDRAISING AND SUPPORT	GA	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC	Yes
(3)NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501 58-2078064	HEALTHCARE	GA	501(C)(3)	LINE 12B, II	NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC	Yes
(4)THE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY INC 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501 58-1550576	FUNDRAISING AND SUPPORT	GA	501(C)(3)	LINE 10	NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC	Yes

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

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(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
(1) SCA - NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH LLC 569 BROOKWOOD VILLAGE SUITE 901 BIRMINGHAM,AL35209 62-1589343	HEALTHCARE	AL	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC	RELATED	956,674	1,440,238		No		Yes		51.000 %

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No
(1) NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS LLC 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501 58-2131807	PPO DEVELOPMENT	GA	N/A	C					No
(2) NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS NETWORK LLC 743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE,GA30501 61-1972705	PPO DEVELOPMENT	GA	N/A	C					No

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

Yes

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

Yes

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

Yes

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

Yes

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(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

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	10
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	7
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	13,932
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	767
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	1,031,836
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	8,606,653	2,466,923
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,047,872,509	2,149,457,175
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	57,094,447	76,762,663
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	1,014,508	3,099,746
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	2,114,588,117	2,231,786,507
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	2,667,460	2,542,700
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)	731,456,847	789,363,033
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	1,083,060,257	1,198,034,673
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	1,817,184,564	1,989,940,406
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	297,403,553	241,846,101
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	3,220,063,683	3,410,007,674
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,746,001,822	1,748,077,129
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	1,474,061,861	1,661,930,545

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,827,592,442 including grants of $ 2,542,700 ) (Revenue $ 2,080,228,785 )
	NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (NGMC) INCLUDES CAMPUSES IN GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON, GEORGIA AND IS AFFILIATED WITH NGMC BARROW, NGMC LUMPKIN AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM. AS A PART OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, NGMC SERVES MORE THAN A MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE REGION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUATION

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses1,827,592,442

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)				(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) MELISSA TYMCHUK........................................................................ CHIEF OF STAFF & STRATEGY OFFICER - NGHS	1.00 .......................40.00	X			716,365	0	125,155
(19) STUART DOWNS........................................................................ CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVE	40.00 .......................1.00	X			538,224	0	99,736
(20) VIKRAM REDDY........................................................................ CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER - NGHS, PHYSICIAN	1.00 .......................40.00	X			873,865	0	123,272
(21) AMY MARSH........................................................................ VP - PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES	40.00 .......................		X		533,198	0	78,145
(22) KONSTANTIN ZUBELEVITSKIY........................................................................ MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN	40.00 .......................		X		654,181	0	53,685
(23) KRUPA DESAI........................................................................ MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN - NGMC	40.00 .......................		X		421,187	0	47,963
(24) MARTIN AUSTIN........................................................................ MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN - NGMC	40.00 .......................		X		477,132	0	44,744
(25) NELSON ROYALL........................................................................ PHYSICIAN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR - GME	40.00 .......................		X		635,850	0	26,812
(26) TRACY VARDEMAN........................................................................ FORMER CHIEF STRATEGY EXECUTIVE - NGHS	0.00 .......................			X	180,098	0	47,173
(27) MICHAEL COVERT........................................................................ FORMER CHIEF OPER. OFFICER	0.00 .......................			X	1,784,964	0	26,158
(28) DARLENE SWEET........................................................................ FORMER VP - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE	0.00 .......................			X	329,893	0	8,713

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	14,832,178	0	1,497,042

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d	365,237
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	2,101,686

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

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

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		2,466,923

		Business Code
2a	NET PATIENT SVC REV	621400	2,079,193,237	2,079,193,237
b	PHARMACY	456110	30,659,791			30,659,791
c	OTHER REVENUE	621990	29,132,209			29,132,209
d	CAFETERIA REVENUE	722514	9,440,102			9,440,102
e	LAB REVENUE	621500	1,031,836		1,031,836
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		2,149,457,175

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			57,546,613			57,546,613
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	2,092,596
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	28,398
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	2,064,198
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			2,064,198			2,064,198
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	19,114,082	101,968
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	0	0
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	19,114,082	101,968
d	Net gain or (loss).........			19,216,050			19,216,050
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	PARTNERSHIP INCOME		621990	1,035,548	1,035,548
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			1,035,548
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			2,231,786,507	2,080,228,785	1,031,836	148,058,963

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	2,542,700	2,542,700
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	9,815,675	2,878,851	6,936,824
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	630,036,067	572,639,781	57,396,286
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	20,889,485	18,986,453	1,903,032
9	Other employee benefits .......	84,067,000	76,408,496	7,658,504
10	Payroll taxes ...........	44,554,806	40,495,863	4,058,943
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	185,833,044	168,903,654	16,929,390
b	Legal .........	6,639,912	6,035,016	604,896
c	Accounting ...........
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	4,002,474	3,637,849	364,625
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	163,278,208	148,403,563	14,874,645
12	Advertising and promotion ....	91,784	83,422	8,362
13	Office expenses .......
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	17,708,044	16,094,841	1,613,203
17	Travel ............	2,877,515	2,615,373	262,142
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........	43,926,369	39,924,677	4,001,692
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	52,175,085	47,421,935	4,753,150
23	Insurance ...	1,421,765	1,292,242	129,523
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	SUPPLIES	276,955,513	251,724,866	25,230,647
b	BAD DEBT EXPENSE	171,949,896	171,949,896
c	EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAIN	129,032,538	117,277,674	11,754,864
d	DRUG SUPPLIES	99,692,079	99,692,079
e	All other expenses	42,450,447	38,583,211	3,867,236
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	1,989,940,406	1,827,592,442	162,347,964	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			27,773,621	1	55,707,284
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			317,430	2	236,335
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			172,571,424	4	205,133,702
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			149,472	7	66,542
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			14,413,320	8	18,031,305
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			16,378,502	9	20,607,593
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	2,274,484,518
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	914,500,644	1,196,016,585	10c	1,359,983,874
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			1,681,275,511	11	1,637,202,163
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............			12,428,863	14	9,943,091
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			98,738,955	15	103,095,785
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			3,220,063,683	16	3,410,007,674

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	217,535,904	17	206,946,701
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	1,430,353,174	20	1,404,737,386
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	98,112,744	25	136,393,042
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,746,001,822	26	1,748,077,129

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	1,474,061,861	27	1,661,930,545
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	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 ...........	1,474,061,861	32	1,661,930,545
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	3,220,063,683	33	3,410,007,674