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        <ExplanationTxt>INCOME FROM THE HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT FUND WILL BE USED FOR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HOSPITAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY. THIS COULD TAKE THE FORM OF KEEPING UP WITH CHANGING TECHNOLOGY, ACQUIRING THE BEST EQUIPMENT, OR IMPROVING OUR BUILDING FACILITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SYSTEM ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTIES IN ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES USING GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN TOPIC 740 OF THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION, INCOME TAXES. THE SYSTEM RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022, THE SYSTEM HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ACCRUED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT USE AN ASSET TEST OR OTHER THRESHOLD AS A FACTOR IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE FOR DISCOUNTED CARE. IN ADDITION TO FPG, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO USED MEDICAL INDIGENCY, INSURANCE STATUS AND UNDERINSURANCE STATUS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SYSTEM DETERMINES ITS ESTIMATE OF IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS BASED ON HISTORICAL COLLECTION EXPERIENCE WITH VARIOUS CLASSES OF PATIENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>NONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THEREFORE, THERE WOULD BE NO COSTS INCLUDED AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE, "NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE," DESCRIBING IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS ON PAGES 10 AND 11 OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION USED VARIOUS WORKSHEETS FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 TO CALCULATE PART III, LINES 5 AND 6. MEDICARE CURRENTLY PAYS CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS (CAH) 101% OF ALLOWABLE COSTS. MEDICARE PAYS THE ORGANIZATION'S RURAL HEALTH CLINICS (RHC) AT COST SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITS. THERE IS GENERALLY NO MEDICARE SHORTFALL ON CAH SERVICES EXCEPT FOR SEQUESTRATION. THE SHORTFALL IS MAINLY GENERATED BY NON-RHC PHYSICIAN SERVICES THAT ARE PAID UNDER THE MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE. MEDICARE SHORTFALLS IN PAYMENT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A COMMUNITY BENEFIT AS IT IS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES EVEN IF MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT IS BELOW COST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PATIENTS THAT ARE KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE EITHER RECEIVE FREE EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE IN THE HOSPITAL IF THEY ARE AT OR BELOW 175% OF POVERTY, OR A SLIDING DISCOUNT IF THEY ARE AT OR BELOW 300% OF POVERTY. SHOULD THESE PATIENTS OWE A PORTION OF THEIR BILL, THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE SAME COLLECTION POLICY AS IT DOES FOR PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE PROCESS IS: 1) STATEMENTS ARE SENT MONTHLY; 2) PHONE CONTACT IS MADE AFTER 30-35 DAYS IF NO PAYMENT FROM FIRST STATEMENT; 3) IF THE PATIENT CANNOT PAY FULL BALANCE, MONTHLY PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS ARE OFFERED; 4) AFTER 120 DAYS FROM FIRST STATEMENT THE ACCOUNT MAY BE SENT TO A COLLECTION AGENCY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH HAS 7 MEMBERS FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSISTS HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION IN IDENTIFYING SERVICES NEEDED BY THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BUSINESS OFFICE IS EDUCATED ON HOW TO INFORM PATIENTS ABOUT THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR MEDICAID COVERAGE. OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, FAP SUMMARY AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ARE ALL LISTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB-SITE. A COPY OF THE FAP SUMMARY IS INCLUDED WITH THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT EACH PATIENT SIGNS UPON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL. A NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS ALSO INCLUDED ON ALL BILLING STATEMENTS SENT TO PATIENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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