NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC: Form 990, tax year 2023

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Organization
NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC (EIN 73-0570773)
Tax period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Filed
2024-11-13
IRS object ID
202423189349304332
Schema version
2023v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2024-11-13T11:48:51-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2023-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN200079326PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1DINGUS ZARECOR & ASSOCIATES PLLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line112015 E MAIN AVEAddressLine1Txt
CitySPOKANE VALLEYCityNm
State AbbreviationWAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP99206ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2023-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN730570773EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlNEWMBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone5809382551PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1905 S MAIN STAddressLine1Txt
CitySHATTUCKCityNm
State AbbreviationOKStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP73858ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonTOM VASKOPersonNm
Person TitleCEOPersonTitleTxt
Phone5809382551PhoneNum
Signature2024-11-13SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (true)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IRS Responsible Prty Info CurrYes (true)IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonTHOMAS DINGUSPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00951009PTIN
Phone5092420874PhoneNum
Preparation2024-11-13PreparationDt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2023TaxYr
Build TS2024-10-15 13:58:12ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerTOM VASKOPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1905 S MAIN STAddressLine1Txt
CitySHATTUCKCityNm
State AbbreviationOKStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP73858ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$13,183,523GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For AffiliatesfalseGroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.NEWMANMEMORIALHOSPITAL.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1920FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateOKLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionTO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE WITH COMMITTMENT TO VALUE AND EXCELLENCE.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Volunteers15TotalVolunteersCnt
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PY Investment Income$6,376PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$21,183CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$12,366PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$69,112CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$13,650,054PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$13,183,523CYTotalRevenueAmt
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CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
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CY Total Expenses$13,427,233CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$496,242PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses-$243,710CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
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Total Assets EOY$4,040,545TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$1,972,052TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$2,937,173TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE WITH COMMITTMENT TO VALUE AND EXCELLENCE.MissionDesc
Significant New Program SrvcfalseSignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant ChangefalseSignificantChangeInd
Expense$10,305,172ExpenseAmt
Revenue$12,233,004RevenueAmt
DescNEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS A 25-BED CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL LOCATED IN SHATTUCK, OKLAHOMA. THE HOSPITAL STRIVES TO PROVIDE ITS COMMUNITY AND PATIENTS A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES WITH EXCEPTIONAL CARE AND CONVENIENT SCHEDULING. WE PROVIDE GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CARE FOR INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND EMERGENCY ROOM PATIENTS. IN ADDITION, OUR URGENT CARE CLINIC IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK WITH NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY TO SEE A PHYSICIAN. NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROVIDES QUALITY MEDICAL HEALTHCARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, AGE, OR ABILITY TO PAY. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED 2,513 DAYS OF ACUTE CARE SERVICES. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED 2,688 OBSERVATION HOURS AND 6,313 RURAL HEALTH CLINIC VISITS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)Desc
Total Program Service Expenses$10,305,172TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
Described In Section501c3Yes (true)DescribedInSection501c3Ind
Schedule B RequiredfalseScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign ActyfalsePoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying ActivitiesYes (true)LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy TaxfalseSubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised FundfalseDonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation EasementsfalseConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of ArtfalseCollectionsOfArtInd
Credit CounselingfalseCreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi EndowmentsfalseDonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (true)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other SecfalseReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related InvstfalseReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other AssetsfalseReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (true)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (true)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl StmtfalseIndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl StmtYes (true)ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School OperatingfalseSchoolOperatingInd
Foreign OfficefalseForeignOfficeInd
Foreign ActivitiesfalseForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To OrgfalseMoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To IndividualsfalseMoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional FundraisingfalseProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising ActivitiesfalseFundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming ActivitiesfalseGamingActivitiesInd
Operate HospitalYes (true)OperateHospitalInd
Audited Financial Stmt AttYes (true)AuditedFinancialStmtAttInd
Grants To OrganizationsfalseGrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To IndividualsfalseGrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (true)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt BondsfalseTaxExemptBondsInd
Engaged In Excess Benefit TransfalseEngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd
PY Excess Benefit TransfalsePYExcessBenefitTransInd
Loan OutstandingfalseLoanOutstandingInd
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Partial LiquidationfalsePartialLiquidationInd
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Backup Wthld ComplianceYes (true)BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee136EmployeeCnt
Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (true)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over LimitfalseUnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Foreign Financial AccountfalseForeignFinancialAccountInd
Prohibited Tax Shelter TransfalseProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party NotificationfalseTaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible ContributionsfalseNondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo ContributionsfalseQuidProQuoContributionsInd
Form8282 Property Disposed OffalseForm8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft CntrctfalseRcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft CntrctfalsePayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Indoor Tanning ServicesfalseIndoorTanningServicesInd
Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht PymtfalseSubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd
Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst IncfalseSubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
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Material Diversion Or MisusefalseMaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or StockholdersfalseMembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board MembersYes (true)ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
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Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (true)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (true)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing AddressfalseOfficerMailingAddressInd
Local ChaptersfalseLocalChaptersInd
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Whistleblower PolicyYes (true)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (true)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (true)CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process OtherYes (true)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint VenturefalseInvestmentInJointVentureInd
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Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonDORAN HAMMETTPersonNm
Phone5809382551PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1905 S MAIN STAddressLine1Txt
CitySHATTUCKCityNm
State AbbreviationOKStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP73858ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (16 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtOfficerOfficerIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd
DANA STUART
CHIEF OF STA40.000.00Yes (X)$363,690$0$16,386
TOM VASKO
CEO40.000.00$193,193$0$4,725Yes (X)
SHANDY BAGGS
APRN40.000.00$153,078$0$10,018Yes (X)
STEVE BROCK
CFO (ENDED 040.000.00$137,966$0$11,189Yes (X)
AMY FULCHER
RN40.000.00$136,219$0$7,868Yes (X)
JERSON PENAFLOR
LAB MANAGER40.000.00$120,535$0$6,293Yes (X)
HEATHER LONGHOFER
RADIOLOGY MA40.000.00$118,210$0$0Yes (X)
MATTHEW BUDIG
COO40.000.00$117,745$0$5,129Yes (X)
DORAN HAMMETT
CFO (BEGAN 140.000.00$32,563$0$0Yes (X)
GREG HUENEGARDT
PRESIDENT5.000.00Yes (X)$25,000$0$0Yes (X)
ANGIE PRATHER
VICE PRESIDE2.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
JENI HINKLE
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN CULLY
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RICK MESSER
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BARCLAY HOLT
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DEELYN POOL
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$1,398,199TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$61,608TotalOtherCompensationAmt
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Former Ofcr Employees ListedfalseFormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (true)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other SrcsfalseCompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (3 entries)

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HOSPITAL CARE CONSULTANTS
17304 PRESTON RD STE 1400DALLASTX75252PHYSICIAN SVS.$1,050,166
BE SMITH
PO BOX 74007636CHICAGOIL606747636PLACEMENT SVS.$206,685
MARISA ENDERSBY
42205 S CR 209WOODWARDOK73801ANESTHESIA SVS.$136,800
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K3CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Government Grants$859,924GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$300AllOtherContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$860,224TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE621110$12,006,888$12,006,888
PHARMACY REVENUE456110$226,116$226,116
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$12,233,004TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$13,087TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$13,087ExclusionAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$11,487RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$11,487RealAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$11,487TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$11,487ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$8,096SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$8,096SecuritiesAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$8,096TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$8,096ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
CAFETERIA REVENUE722514$51,175$51,175
OTHER REVENUE900099$6,450$6,450
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$57,625OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$13,183,523TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$12,233,004RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Exclusion$90,295ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$784,712TotalAmt
Program Services$380,076ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$404,636ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,614,699TotalAmt
Program Services$3,926,715ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$687,984ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$61,778TotalAmt
Program Services$50,224ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$11,554ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$352,539TotalAmt
Program Services$290,411ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$62,128ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$462,381TotalAmt
Program Services$303,942ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$158,439ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$17,416TotalAmt
Management And General$17,416ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$22,220TotalAmt
Management And General$22,220ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,062,912TotalAmt
Program Services$3,233,466ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$829,446ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$43,967TotalAmt
Program Services$10,158ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$33,809ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$503,340TotalAmt
Program Services$372,768ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$130,572ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$289,074TotalAmt
Program Services$208,862ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$80,212ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$55,374TotalAmt
Program Services$27,016ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$28,358ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$90,626TotalAmt
Program Services$58,500ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$32,126ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$404,143TotalAmt
Program Services$15,983ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$388,160ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (2 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES & DRUGS$1,060,722$1,060,722
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE$375,243$334,168$41,075

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$226,087TotalAmt
Program Services$32,161ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$193,926ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$13,427,233TotalAmt
Program Services$10,305,172ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,122,061ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$256BOYAmt
EOY$610,334EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,068,779BOYAmt
EOY$1,195,354EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,245,591BOYAmt
EOY$1,866,535EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$133,502BOYAmt
EOY$151,701EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$35,701BOYAmt
EOY$184,071EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$46,500LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$13,950LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$35,650BOYAmt
EOY$32,550EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$58,500BOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$440,883BOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,018,862BOYAmt
EOY$4,040,545EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,831,463BOYAmt
EOY$2,336,263EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$78,319BOYAmt
EOY$94,449EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$62,270BOYAmt
EOY$357,199EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$149,262EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,972,052BOYAmt
EOY$2,937,173EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,046,810BOYAmt
EOY$1,103,372EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,046,810BOYAmt
EOY$1,103,372EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,018,862BOYAmt
EOY$4,040,545EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$243,710ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Prior Period Adjustments-$848,404PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$148,676OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredYes (true)FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd
Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (true)FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
VolunteersfalseVolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or ManagementfalsePaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media AdvertisementsfalseMediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings MembersfalseMailingsMembersInd
Publications Or BroadcastfalsePublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other OrganizationsfalseGrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact LegislatorsfalseDirectContactLegislatorsInd
Rallies DemonstrationsfalseRalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other ActivitiesYes (true)OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities$1,842OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$1,842TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c3falseNotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationNEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DOES NOT DIRECTLY PERFORM ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. THE HOSPITAL PAYS DUES TO OKLAHOMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF WHICH A PORTION OF SUCH DUES IS USED TO CARRY OUT LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$46,500OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$13,950DepreciationAmt
Book Value$32,550BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$32,550TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescESTIMATED THIRD-PARTY SETTLEMENTSDesc
Amt$149,262Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$149,262TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE HOSPITAL IS ORGANIZED AS AN OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). THE HOSPITAL IS ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO FILE A RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) WITH THE IRS. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE HOSPITAL FILED AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T) WITH THE IRS TO REPORT ITS UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. THE HOSPITAL HAS RECORDED A LIABILITY TO THE OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION OF 812,051 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, RESPECTIVELY, RELATED TO POTENTIALLY UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME GENERATED IN THE 2017 TAX YEAR. DURING 2021, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ACCEPTED AN OFFER IN COMPROMISE FROM THE HOSPITAL, WHICH DISCHARGED THE FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY.ExplanationTxt

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (true)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (true)WrittenPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (true)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (true)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd
Percent300Yes (X)Percent300Ind
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (true)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (true)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed BudgetfalseExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportfalseAnnualCommunityBnftReportInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$115,416TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$115,416NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00860TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$956,602TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$956,602DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Net Community Benefit Expns$115,416NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00860TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Persons Served1054PersonsServedCnt
Total Community Benefit Expns$145,227TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$7,102DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
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Total Expense0.01030TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$1,169,766TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$751,327DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$418,439NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.03120TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Activities Or Programs1ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt
Persons Served5351PersonsServedCnt
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Direct Offsetting Revenue$26,755DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
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Total Expense0.00170TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Persons Served6405PersonsServedCnt
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Total Expense0.04320TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Persons Served6405PersonsServedCnt
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Net Community Benefit Expns$694,890NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.05180TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense ReportedfalseBadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$135,525BadDebtExpenseAmt
Bad Debt Expense Attributable$27,105BadDebtExpenseAttributableAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$7,022,292ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$7,067,048CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-$44,756MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (true)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (true)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd
Hospital Facilities1HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1905 S MAIN STAddressLine1Txt
CitySHATTUCKCityNm
State AbbreviationOKStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP73858ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Website AddressWWW.NEWMANMEMORIALHOSPITAL.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
State License2243StateLicenseNum
Licensed HospitalYes (X)LicensedHospitalInd
General Medical And SurgicalYes (X)GeneralMedicalAndSurgicalInd
Critical Access HospitalYes (X)CriticalAccessHospitalInd
Emergency Room24 HrsYes (X)EmergencyRoom24HrsInd
Other1 PROVIDER BASED RHCOtherDesc

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Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITALBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum
First Licensed CY Or PYfalseFirstLicensedCYOrPYInd
Tax Exempt Hospital CY Or PYfalseTaxExemptHospitalCYOrPYInd
CHNA ConductedYes (true)CHNAConductedInd
Community DefinitionYes (X)CommunityDefinitionInd
Community DemographicsYes (X)CommunityDemographicsInd
Existing ResourcesYes (X)ExistingResourcesInd
How Data ObtainedYes (X)HowDataObtainedInd
Community Health NeedsYes (X)CommunityHealthNeedsInd
Other Health IssuesYes (X)OtherHealthIssuesInd
Community Hlth Needs Id ProcessYes (X)CommunityHlthNeedsIdProcessInd
Consulting ProcessYes (X)ConsultingProcessInd
Prior CHNA ImpactYes (X)PriorCHNAImpactInd
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
CHNA Conducted22CHNAConductedYr
Take Into Account Others InputYes (true)TakeIntoAccountOthersInputInd
CHNA Conducted With Other FcltsfalseCHNAConductedWithOtherFcltsInd
CHNA Conducted With Non FcltsYes (true)CHNAConductedWithNonFcltsInd
CHNA Report Widely AvailableYes (true)CHNAReportWidelyAvailableInd
Rpt Available On Own WebsiteYes (X)RptAvailableOnOwnWebsiteInd
Own Website URLSEE PART VIOwnWebsiteURLTxt
Paper Copy Public InspectionYes (X)PaperCopyPublicInspectionInd
Implementation Strategy AdoptYes (true)ImplementationStrategyAdoptInd
Implementation Strategy Adpt22ImplementationStrategyAdptYr
Strategy Posted WebsiteYes (true)StrategyPostedWebsiteInd
Strategy Website URLSEE PART VIStrategyWebsiteURLTxt
Organization Incur Excise TaxfalseOrganizationIncurExciseTaxInd
Elig Criteria ExplainedYes (true)EligCriteriaExplainedInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free DscntYes (X)FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeDscntInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Care180.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeCarePct
FPG Family Incm Lmt Dscnt Care300.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtDscntCarePct
Asset Level CriteriaYes (X)AssetLevelCriteriaInd
Medical Indigency CriteriaYes (X)MedicalIndigencyCriteriaInd
Insurance Status CriteriaYes (X)InsuranceStatusCriteriaInd
Underinsurance Stat CriteriaYes (X)UnderinsuranceStatCriteriaInd
Residency CriteriaYes (X)ResidencyCriteriaInd
Other CriteriaYes (X)OtherCriteriaInd
Explained BasisYes (true)ExplainedBasisInd
App Financial Asst ExplnYes (true)AppFinancialAsstExplnInd
Described InfoYes (X)DescribedInfoInd
Described Suprt DocYes (X)DescribedSuprtDocInd
Provided Hospital ContactYes (X)ProvidedHospitalContactInd
Provided Nonprofit ContactYes (X)ProvidedNonprofitContactInd
Includes Publicity MeasuresYes (true)IncludesPublicityMeasuresInd
FAP Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP Available On Website URLSEE PART VIFAPAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP App Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP App Available On Website URLSEE PART VIFAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Summary On WebsiteYes (X)FAPSummaryOnWebsiteInd
FAP Summary On Website URLSEE PART VIFAPSummaryOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Avlbl On Request No ChargeYes (X)FAPAvlblOnRequestNoChargeInd
FAP App Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPAppAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
FAP Sum Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPSumAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
Notified FAP Copy Bill DisplayYes (X)NotifiedFAPCopyBillDisplayInd
Communtity Notified FAPYes (X)CommuntityNotifiedFAPInd
FAP Actions On NonpaymentYes (true)FAPActionsOnNonpaymentInd
Permit No ActionsYes (X)PermitNoActionsInd
Collection ActivitiesfalseCollectionActivitiesInd
Provided Written NoticeYes (X)ProvidedWrittenNoticeInd
Made Effort Orally NotifyYes (X)MadeEffortOrallyNotifyInd
Processed FAP ApplicationYes (X)ProcessedFAPApplicationInd
Made Presumptive Elig DetermYes (X)MadePresumptiveEligDetermInd
Nondis Emergency Care PolicyYes (true)NondisEmergencyCarePolicyInd
Prospective Medicare MedicaidYes (X)ProspectiveMedicareMedicaidInd
Amounts Generally BilledfalseAmountsGenerallyBilledInd
Gross ChargesfalseGrossChargesInd

Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FACILITY 1, NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 3EIDENTIFICATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF HEALTH NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED ON PAGE 19 OF THE CHNA LOCATED ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE.
FACILITY 1, NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 5COMMUNITY INPUT WAS GATHERED THROUGH A SINGLE COMMUNITY MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2022. ALL STAKEHOLDERS RECEIVED BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA PRIOR TO THEIR RESPECTIVE MEETINGS. THE OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH FACILITATED THE GATHERING OF SECONDARY DATA, COMPLETION OF THE SURVEY, AND THE COMMUNITY MEETING. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WERE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE INPUT CAME FROM A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES, NWDCS, INC., RETIRED INDIVIDUALS, EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, SENIOR CENTER, ARNETT SCHOOLS, SHATTUCK SCHOOLS, SHATTUCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND WIOA. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE BROADLY THROUGH ARTICLES IN THE COUNTY NEWSPAPER, FACEBOOK POSTS ON NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND NEWMAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATE'S PAGES. FLYERS WERE ALSO DISTRIBUTED AT THE GAGE ROTARY MEETING AND SHATTUCK SENIOR CENTER. EMAIL INVITATIONS WERE BROADLY SENT OUT THROUGH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST, THE HOSPITAL'S MARKETING EMAIL LIST (WHICH CONTAINS MORE THAN 200 INDIVIDUALS), AND ALL HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. INDIVIDUAL, PERSONAL INVITATIONS WERE EXTENDED TO SENIOR CENTER REPRESENTATIVES; SUPERINTENDENTS, PRINCIPALS, COUNSELORS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS FROM SHATTUCK, ARNETTE, AND GAGE/FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; THE SAFETY COORDINATOR FOR ELLIS COUNTY; ELLIS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; THE LOCAL MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE; THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER OWNER; ELLIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; ELLIS COUNTY EMS DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR; AND THE SHATTUCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A SIGNIFICANT EFFORT WAS MADE TO INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR AND THOSE WHO SERVE THE UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, OR RACIALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS IN ORDER TO GAIN THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON COMMUNITY NEEDS.
FACILITY 1, NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 6BTHE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) WAS CONDUCTED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH. THIS OFFICE WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE HOSPITAL TO ASSESS THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE LOCAL HEALTH SECTOR, DEVELOP AND ANALYZE SURVEYS, AND GATHER LOCAL HEALTH DATA.
FACILITY 1, NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 11THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS COMPLETED IN 2022. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITIES AND THE ACTIONS TAKEN IN 2022. EXPAND EDUCATION OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDING HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOPICS SPECIFICALLY TARGETING ISSUES OF OBESITY AND PHYSICAL INACTIVITY. 1. THE HOSPITAL WILL PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH IN THE FORM OF PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE NEWSPAPER AND VIA SOCIAL MEDIA REGARDING HEALTHY EATING, SAFE WEIGHT LOSS, AND INCREASING ACTIVITY LEVELS. 2. THE HOSPITAL WILL LEAD THIS INITIATIVE BY EXAMPLE BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS EMPLOYEES TO COMBAT OBESITY AND INACTIVITY THROUGH HEALTHY EMPLOYEE INITIATIVES. 3. THE HOSPITAL WILL SPONSOR AND/OR HOST OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS TARGETING ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY WEIGHT MAINTENANCE THROUGH LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. 4. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THE ENHANCED EDUCATION OUTREACH IS INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF EXISTING RESOURCES, IMPROVED HEALTH, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. INCREASING AVAILABILITY OF SPECIALISTS. 1. THE HOSPITAL IS PLANNING TO ADD TWO PHYSICIANS IN 2023 WHO ARE DUAL- CERTIFIED IN FAMILY PRACTICE AND OB/GYN. 2. A SURGEON WILL BE JOINING THE SPECIALTY CLINIC SOON TO DO OUTPATIENT GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERIES. 3. OTOLARYNGOLOGIST SERVICES WILL ALSO BE ADDED TO THE CURRENT TELEHEALTH OPTIONS. THE HOSPITAL IS ALSO ACTIVELY EXPLORING ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO OFFER VIA TELEHEALTH. NOT ALL NEEDS COULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE HOSPITAL DUE TO LACK OF EXPERTISE IN THE AREA AND FUNDS. THESE NEEDS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. 1. MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG YOUNGER POPULATION. 2. TRANSPORTATION FOR ELDERLY (PRICE OF GAS ON FIXED INCOMES, MAYBE SHOULDNT BE DRIVING) WILL BE ADDRESSED BY ELLIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. 3. LIFEFLIGHT CHARGES: HOW DO THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE/COVERAGE PAY FOR THOSE SERVICES? GENERALLY, AMBULANCES CAN MAKE THE TRANSFERS AT THE HOSPITAL; HOWEVER, DURING COVID, AIR EVAC WAS UTILIZED MORE OFTEN THAN USUAL. 4. DHS, FAMILY SERVICES, AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN ELLIS COUNTY. PATIENTS ARE REFERRED TO SAYRE COUNTY. FOR SERIOUS NEEDS (WELL CHECKS) LAW ENFORCEMENT IS THE FIRST CALL. 5. ALCOHOL DRIVING DEATHS. 6. SELF-MEDICATION AND FENTANYL COMING INTO THE COMMUNITY.
FACILITY 1, NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - PART V, LINE 13HPATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR THE FOLLOWING AID PROGRAMS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE AWARDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: SSI/DISABILITY, FOOD STAMPS. PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR SPECIAL LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (SLMB) WILL HAVE ANY CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITY ADJUSTED TO CHARITY. PATIENTS WHO HAVE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID (DUAL ELIGIBLE), AND MEDICARE DENIES THE CLAIM OR A PORTION OF THE CLAIM, I.E., AMBULANCE DETERMINED NOT MEDICALLY NECESSARY, NON-COVERED SELF-ADMINISTERED DRUGS, MEDICARE LOCAL COVERAGE DETERMINATIONS (WHEN AN ABN IS SIGNED), THOSE CHARGES WILL BE ADJUSTED TO CHARITY ONCE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID HAVE BEEN BILLED AND HAVE ASSIGNED AN AMOUNT TO PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY.

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3CIN ADDITION TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, THE HOSPITAL ALSO USES THE FOLLOWING FACTORS TO DETERMINE FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE: ASSET LEVEL, MEDICAL INDIGENCY, INSURANCE STATUS, UNDERINSURANCE STATUS, RESIDENCY. PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR THE FOLLOWING AID PROGRAMS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE AWARDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: SSI/DISABILITY, FOOD STAMPS. PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR SPECIAL LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (SLMB) WILL HAVE ANY CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITY ADJUSTED TO CHARITY. PATIENTS WHO HAVE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID (DUAL ELIGIBLE), AND MEDICARE DENIES THE CLAIM OR A PORTION OF THE CLAIM, I.E., AMBULANCE DETERMINED NOT MEDICALLY NECESSARY, NON-COVERED SELF-ADMINISTERED DRUGS, MEDICARE LOCAL COVERAGE DETERMINATIONS (WHEN AN ABN IS SIGNED), THOSE CHARGES WILL BE ADJUSTED TO CHARITY ONCE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID HAVE BEEN BILLED AND HAVE ASSIGNED AN AMOUNT TO PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 2PATIENT ACCOUNTS ARE WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT AFTER EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO COLLECT THE BALANCE AND PATIENTS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLETE CHARITY CARE APPLICATIONS OR SET UP PAYMENT PLANS. ALL DISCOUNTS AND CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS ARE APPLIED TO ACCOUNTS BEFORE THEY ARE WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT. CURRENT PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNTS PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN OFF AS BAD DEBT REDUCE BAD DEBT EXPENSE. BAD DEBT EXPENSE ON LINE 2 IS REPORTED AT CHARGES AS PRESENTED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 3A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS 20%. THIS IS BASED ON THE PERCENTAGE OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN POVERTY.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 4THE PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOOTNOTE OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS FOUND IN FOOTNOTE 3 ON PAGE 13 OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH INCLUDES THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 8NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROVIDES SERVICES TO MEDICARE PATIENTS EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A SHORTFALL BECAUSE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND INDIVIDUAL'S HEALTH IS IMPORTANT. THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL IS CONSIDERED A COMMUNITY BENEFIT. BOTH THE TOTAL REVENUE RECEIVED FROM MEDICARE AND THE MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS ARE REPORTED FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT. THE MEDICARE COST REPORT IS COMPLETED BASED ON THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 9BTHE HOSPITAL HAS A 120-DAY APPLICATION PERIOD WHERE ANY PATIENT IS ABLE TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND THERE ARE NO EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS. PATIENTS ARE SENT A NOTICE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ANY COLLECTION ACTIVITIES. AFTER 120 DAYS, ANY ACCOUNT MAY BE TURNED OVER TO COLLECTIONS; HOWEVER, A PATIENT HAS ANOTHER 120 DAYS TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR A TOTAL OF 240 DAYS. ONCE A PATIENT IS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ANY PERSONAL PORTION DUE WOULD FOLLOW NORMAL COLLECTION ACTIONS.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 2IN ADDITION TO THE CHNA, THE HOSPITAL ADDRESSED THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY HOSTING MONTHLY LUNCH AND LEARNS FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SAFETY. AT THE END OF EACH SESSION, A PROGRAM EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED BY ATTENDEES, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL TOPICS OF INTEREST. NEWMAN EXPANDED TELEMEDICINE OPPORTUNITIES BY PURCHASING MONITORING CARTS FOR SPECIALISTS OUTSIDE OF OUR AREA AND CONTRACTING WITH SSM HEALTH TELEMEDICINE PROGRAM. THE LATEST CHNA IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AS FOLLOWS: HTTPS://NEWMANMEMORIALHOSPITAL.ORG/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT/
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 3PATIENTS ARE PROVIDED LITERATURE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION AND THEN ARE CONTACTED BY THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR AFTER THEY RECEIVE A STATEMENT. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, APPLICATION, AND PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY ARE PROVIDED ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE. THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN THE IMMEDIATE AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES ARE CONSIDERED. NO INDIVIDUAL WILL BE DEPRIVED OF EMERGENCY OR CRITICAL CARE BECAUSE OF THEIR INABILITY TO PAY; HOWEVER, EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO COLLECT FUNDS OWED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR ELECTIVE CARE SINCE THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES SERVED DEPENDS ON FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE LATEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY (FAP) IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AS FOLLOWS: HTTPS://NEWMANMEMORIALHOSPITAL.ORG/PAY-ONLINE/
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 4NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. IS A 25-BED CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL LOCATED IN SHATTUCK, OKLAHOMA. SHATTUCK IS A VERY RURAL TOWN ABOUT 3 HOURS FROM ANY METROPOLITAN AREA WITH A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,243. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS APPROXIMATELY 43,661. ABOUT 20% OF THE POPULATION IS BELOW THE POVERTY LINE. THE MOST COMMON EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIES ARE HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, AND AGRICULTURE. THE ECONOMY OF SHATTUCK, OK EMPLOYS 633 PEOPLE. 85.4% OF THE POPULATION OF SHATTUCK, OK HAS HEALTH COVERAGE, WITH 47.3% ON EMPLOYEE PLANS, 14% ON MEDICAID, 12.7% ON MEDICARE, 10.4% ON NONGROUP PLANS, AND 1% ON MILITARY OR VA PLANS. PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS IN SHATTUCK, OK SEE APPROXIMATELY 1,600 PATIENTS PER YEAR ON AVERAGE. ALLIANCEHEALTH WOODWARD IS APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MILES AWAY.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 5THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF MEMBERS THAT RESIDE IN THE HOSPITAL'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. THE BOARD DEDICATES TIME TO ENSURING THEY UNDERSTAND THE HEALTH AND WELFARE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES AT THE HOSPITAL ARE OPEN TO ALL MEDICAL PROVIDERS WITH ACTIVE LICENSURE. WHILE THE CREDENTIALING PROCESS ENSURES PRACTITIONERS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER ARE PRIVILEGED, PRACTITIONERS FROM NUMEROUS SPECIALTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO MEET THE EVER EXPANDING HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. ANY SURPLUS FUNDS ARE REINVESTED INTO EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS TO BETTER SERVE OUR PATIENTS. NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROVIDES HEALTH COUNSELING AT AS MANY LOCAL HEALTH FAIRS AS POSSIBLE. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE THEIR PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RUNS A MINIMUM OF THREE BLOOD DRIVES DURING THE YEAR. THE HOSPITAL ALSO HELD MULTIPLE FLU SHOT CLINICS, WITH THREE BEING AT LOCAL SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS, AT THE HOSPITAL ITSELF, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A MONTHLY LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A SPEAKER EACH MONTH TO TEACH ON A TOPIC THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY. WHEN A LUNCH AND LEARN IS NOT AVAILABLE, EDUCATION IS SHARED VIA FACEBOOK AND LOCAL NEWSPAPERS. SOME OF THE TOPICS ADDRESSED INCLUDE: COVID SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, AGE-RELATED EYE ISSUES, HEALTHY HEARTS, MEDICATION SAFETY, TRADITIONAL VS. ADVANTAGE MEDICARE, AND KNOW YOUR VETERAN'S BENEFITS. NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPERATES A 24/7 EMERGENCY ROOM AVAILABLE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS BY WORKING WITH HIGH PLAINS TECHNOLOGY CENTER LPN PROGRAM.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 6NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS A ST. ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL (SSM) AFFILIATE. THE HOSPITAL ACCESSES THEIR ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS THROUGH SSM ALONG WITH TRANSFER AGREEMENTS FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (3 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt
DANA STUART
CHIEF OF STAFF/DIR.$363,690$10,517$5,869$380,076
TOM VASKO
CEO$193,193$4,725$197,918
SHANDY BAGGS
APRN$153,078$4,560$5,458$163,096

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

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FORM 990, PART IIITHE HOSPITAL PROVIDES CARE TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AT BELOW COST AND TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY. THE UNREIMBURSED VALUE OF PROVIDING CARE TO THESE PATIENTS WAS 226,306 FOR CHARITY CARE, 6,973,062 FOR MEDICARE, 910,118 FOR MEDICAID, AND 5,522,035 FOR OTHER THIRD-PARTY PAYORS FOR THE YEAR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7ATHE DIRECTORS INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL STAFF, ONE OF WHOM IS THE CHIEF OF STAFF, WHO IS ELECTED BY THE MEDICAL STAFF, IN AN EX OFFICIO CAPACITY WITH VOTE. THE OTHER IS A MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL STAFF ELECTED DIRECTLY BY THE BOARD. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CHIEF OF STAFF IS ALSO SERVING AS THE ELECTED MEMBER, THE VICE CHIEF OF STAFF SHALL BE SEATED AS THE OTHER MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER TO SERVE UNTIL THE ELECTED OFFICES OF THE MEDICAL STAFF CHANGE. NO MORE THAN TWENTY PERCENT OF THE DIRECTORS MAY BE PHYSICIANS WITH MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES AT THE HOSPITAL. EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS SERVE ON THE BOARD BY VIRTUE OF THEIR OFFICIAL POSITION, AND REMAIN A DIRECTOR UNTIL THEY RESIGN OR ARE REMOVED FROM THE OFFICIAL POSITION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BA COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE CEO & CFO WHO REVIEW THE FORM, SCHEDULES, AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS. ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED WITH THE PREPARER AND A REVISED DRAFT IS THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ONCE MANAGEMENT IS SATISFIED WITH THE 990, THE CEO SIGNS OFF ON THE FORM 8879-TE AND THE RETURN IS E-FILED BY THE PREPARER.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12COFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY OR WHEN A POSSIBLE CONFLICT ARISES. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NO CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN THIS CORPORATION AND ONE OR MORE OF ITS DIRECTORS, OR BETWEEN THIS CORPORATION AND ANY OTHER CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, OR OTHER ORGANIZATION IN WHICH ONE OR MORE OF THE DIRECTORS ARE DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS, OR HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST, SHALL BE VOID OR VOIDABLE SOLELY FOR THAT REASON, OR SOLELY BECAUSE AN INTERESTED DIRECTOR IS PRESENT AT OR PARTICIPATES IN THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OR ANY COMMITTEE WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION, OR SOLELY BECAUSE THE VOTE OF ONE OR MORE INTERESTED DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS IS COUNTED FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING A QUORUM, IF: (1) THE MATERIAL FACTS AS TO THE RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST OF SUCH DIRECTOR AND AS TO THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION ARE DISCLOSED OR ARE KNOWN TO THE BOARD OR THE COMMITTEE, AND THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE, IN GOOD FAITH AUTHORIZES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF A MAJORITY OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS, EVEN THOUGH THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS MAY BE LESS THAN A QUORUM; AND (2) THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION IS FAIR AS TO THE CORPORATION AT THE TIME IT IS AUTHORIZED OR RATIFIED BY THE BOARD. COMMON OR INTERESTED DIRECTORS MAY BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD, OR THE COMMITTEE WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ACOMPENSATION FOR THE CEO WAS DETERMINED THROUGH AN ANNUAL EVALUATION CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HIRED AN OUTSIDE CONSULTING FIRM FOR SALARY COMPARABILITY DATA. THE INFORMATION AND DECISION WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES AND EMPLOYEE FILE. COMPENSATION FOR THE CFO WAS DETERMINED THROUGH AN ANNUAL EVALUATION CONDUCTED BY THE CEO. COMPARABILITY DATA AND SURVEY INFORMATION FROM THE OKLAHOMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION WAS USED. THE INFORMATION AND DECISION WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE EMPLOYEE FILE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BSEE FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE HOSPITAL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES A COPY OF ITS ANNUAL AUDIT TO THE CITY OF SHATTUCK.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GOTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 3,233,466 829,446 0
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9TRANSFERS FROM AUTHORITY 148,676

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