TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC: Form 990, tax year 2022

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Organization
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC (EIN 39-0704510)
Tax period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31
Filed
2023-11-15
IRS object ID
202333199349301493
Schema version
2022v5.0
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2023-11-15T07:17:11-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2022-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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CityDULUTHCityNm
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
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Filer Filer

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EIN390704510EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlTRI-BusinessNameControlTxt
Phone7155384361PhoneNum

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityWHITEHALLCityNm
State AbbreviationWIStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonJONI OLSONPersonNm
Person TitleFINANCE ADMINISTRATORPersonTitleTxt
Phone7155384361PhoneNum
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Trusted Customer TrustedCustomerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Authentication Assurance LevelAAL1AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Form 990 IRS990

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICSBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerJONI OLSONPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityWHITEHALLCityNm
State AbbreviationWIStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Legal Domicile StateWILegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionWE WILL DISTINGUISH OURSELVES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION, AND IMPROVED HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Liabilities EOY$44,027,048TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
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DescTRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. ("TRI-COUNTY") PROVIDES INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, AND EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED, AMONG OTHER MATTERS, TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE HEALTH OF LOW INCOME PATIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL AND PROVIDES INPATIENT ACUTE CARE AND SWING BED SERVICES, ALONG WITH AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, WHICH IS OPEN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PER DAY, AND OTHER OUTPATIENT SERVICES. VISITING SPECIALISTS FROM AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION, GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD., PERFORM OUTPATIENT GASTROENTEROLOGY, ORTHOPEDIC, AND OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES AT THE FACILITY AS WELL. TRI-COUNTY ALSO OPERATES A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, THREE RURAL HEALTH CLINICS, AND AN AMBULANCE SERVICE. THE CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL HAD 896 INPATIENT ACUTE DAYS, 444 RESPITE DAYS, 1714 SWING BED DAYS, 439 SURGICAL OPERATIONS, AND 5873 ER VISITS IN THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022.CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF TRI-COUNTY, CARE IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING PROVIDING SERVICES TO THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE EITHER UNDERINSURED OR CANNOT AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE RESOURCES. HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS UNDER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEDICAID HOSPITAL SERVICES, ARE ALSO CONSIDERED PART OF TRI-COUNTY'S BENEFIT PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY, SINCE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SUCH SERVICES ARE REIMBURSED AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CARE.PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA FOR CHARITY CARE, GENERALLY BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, ARE PROVIDED CARE AT A SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED RATE, DETERMINED BASED ON QUALIFYING CRITERIA AS DEFINED IN TRI-COUNTY'S CHARITY CARE POLICY, AND FROM APPLICATIONS COMPLETED BY PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE AMOUNT OF HOSPITAL AND CLINIC CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THIS POLICY DURING 2022 TOTALED $593,562. IN ADDITION, DISCOUNTS TO THE MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR HOSPITAL AND CLINIC SERVICES AMOUNTED TO $4,312,907.BENEFITS FOR SERVING THE COMMUNITY ALSO INCLUDE UNPAID COSTS OF TREATING THE ELDERLY, HEALTH SCREENINGS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH SEMINARS AND CLASSES, AND OTHER HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES.Desc

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DescTRI-COUNTY'S NURSING HOME PROVIDES LONG-TERM CARE AND SHORT-TERM REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MEDICAID NURSING HOME RESIDENTS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF TRI-COUNTY'S BENEFIT PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY, SINCE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SUCH SERVICES ARE REIMBURSED AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CARE. THE NURSING HOME OFFERS SKILLED NURSING CARE IN BOTH SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENT PROGRAMS. SOME OF THE SPECIALIZED CARE SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE IV THERAPY CARE, WOUND CARE, PAIN MANAGEMENT, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND SPEECH THERAPY AMONG MANY OTHER CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDED. THE NURSING HOME OPERATES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH TRANSITION FOR PATIENTS NEEDING EXTENDED REHABILITATION OR LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES. THE COORDINATION OF SERVICES IN THE COMBINED HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME FACILITIES ALSO ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO SHARE MANY DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES IN TRI-COUNTY'S CONTINUED EFFORT TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY AND LOW-COST CARE TO THE COMMUNITY. TRI-COUNTY PROVIDED 6,682 DAYS OF NURSING HOME RESIDENT CARE BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022. INCLUDED IN THIS TOTAL WAS 4,514 DAYS FOR RESIDENTS COVERED UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.Desc

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DescTRI-COUNTY ALSO OPERATES AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY LOCATED DIRECTLY EAST ACROSS THE STREET OF TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL. THIS CARE IS PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS IN AN EFFORT BY TRI-COUNTY TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR PATIENTS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. SERVICES OFFERED AND PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEAL PREPARATION, LAUNDRY SERVICES, APARTMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES, DAILY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AMONG MANY SERVICE OFFERINGS. RESIDENTS OF THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO NURSING STAFF IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY PROVIDED BY TRI-COUNTY'S NURSING SERVICES STAFF. SOME OF THE RESIDENTS SERVED ARE LOW-INCOME PATIENTS, WHICH ARE SUBSIDIZED THROUGH THE WISCONSIN FAMILY CARE PROGRAM, WHICH OFTEN REIMBURSES TRI-COUNTY AT COST OR BELOW THE TRUE COST OF CARING FOR THESE RESIDENTS. DESPITE RECEIVING REIMBURSEMENT AT AMOUNTS BELOW COST, TRI-COUNTY CONTINUES THIS SERVICE AS IT FURTHERS IT'S MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY.Desc
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Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
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KIMBERLY BREIDENBACH MD
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DENNIS STEPHENSON
CHAIRPERSON0.50Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
BETH LISOWSKI
VICE-CHAIRPERSON0.50Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
RON GUZA
TREASURER0.50Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
KATHY KLOCK
SECRETARY0.50Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARILU BINTZ MD
TRUSTEE0.5040.00Yes (X)$0$620,762$52,634
RANDY LUBAHN
TRUSTEE0.5040.00Yes (X)$0$141,251$43,666
VICKIE BAKALARS
TRUSTEE0.5040.00Yes (X)$0$141,983$44,693
MARLYS KOLSTAD
TRUSTEE0.50Yes (X)$0$0$0
JONI OLSON
ADMINISTRATOR0.5040.00Yes (X)$0$206,921$54,265
DAN KLIDZEJS
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR (TERMED MAY)0.5040.00Yes (X)$0$52,175$8,355
MARK ZELLMER
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT40.000.00$159,816$0$31,712Yes (X)
KATE CAIN
PHARMACY DIRECTOR40.00$162,614$0$23,098Yes (X)
CARLA SENDELBACH
REGISTERED NURSE40.00$115,978$0$27,149Yes (X)
GANESH RAM
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT40.00$162,200$0$8,158Yes (X)
KATHY BOE
NURSE PRACTITIONER40.00$122,895$0$28,399Yes (X)
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KRAUS ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION
501 SOUTH EIGHTH STREETMINNEAPOLISMN55404CONSTRUCTION$13,562,499
GROTH DESIGN GROUP INC
PO BOX 332CEDARBURGWI53012CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN$1,460,810
STAFFENCY
221 W COLLEGE AVE FLOOR 2APPLETONWI54911STAFFING$557,226
NUWEST GROUP HOLDINGS
3011 DOUGLAS BLVD SUITE 300ROSEVILLECA95663STAFFING$271,488
FST TECHNOLOGIES LLC
5136 MORMON COULEE RDLA CROSSEWI54601TECHNOLOGIES$209,566
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$715,351TotalAmt
Program Services$351,163ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$364,188ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$64,466TotalAmt
Program Services$150ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$64,316ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQ$2,593,387$2,576,241$17,146
PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS$1,154,741$18,954$1,135,787
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE$172,508$165,803$6,705
DIETARY FOOD EXPENSE$147,139$146,695$444

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$571,559TotalAmt
Program Services$298,291ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$273,268ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$26,987,290TotalAmt
Program Services$20,753,330ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$6,233,960ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$52,691BOYAmt
EOY$28,807EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$13,196,141BOYAmt
EOY$11,670,898EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,939,521BOYAmt
EOY$4,769,051EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$386,617BOYAmt
EOY$426,197EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$101,900BOYAmt
EOY$18,599EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$61,344,169LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$15,160,805LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,063,110BOYAmt
EOY$46,183,364EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$453,433BOYAmt
EOY$1,029,314EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$24,193,413BOYAmt
EOY$64,126,230EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,114,923BOYAmt
EOY$2,088,648EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$333,024BOYAmt
EOY$73,785EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$40,000,000EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$918,292BOYAmt
EOY$800,316EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,269,746BOYAmt
EOY$1,064,299EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,635,985BOYAmt
EOY$44,027,048EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$17,557,428BOYAmt
EOY$20,099,182EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$17,557,428BOYAmt
EOY$20,099,182EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$24,193,413BOYAmt
EOY$64,126,230EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$2,565,798ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$24,044NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredYes (1)FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd
Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (1)FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Volunteers0VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or Management0PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings Members0MailingsMembersInd
Publications Or Broadcast0PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact Legislators0DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Rallies Demonstrations0RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other ActivitiesYes (1)OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities$5,855OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$5,855TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationGUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS (TRI-COUNTY) PAYS ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (AHA) AND THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (WHA). THESE DUES ARE PAID PRIMARILY TO ACCESS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND FOR STAFF TRAINING AND MATERIALS. THE AHA AND WHA HAVE NOTIFIED TRI-COUNTY THAT APPROXIMATELY $3,690 OF THE ANNUAL DUES WERE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE OVERALL HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT. TRI-COUNTY IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE RURAL WISCONSIN HEALTH COOPERATIVE (RWHC). EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PAYS MEMBERSHIP FEES TO THE RWHC. THE RWHC PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A NUMBER OF ITS MEMBER HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. SOME OF THE MANY SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBER HOSPITALS INCLUDE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS IN FINDING GRANT FUNDING FOR NEW PROGRAMS, LEGAL SERVICES, REIMBURSEMENT REVIEW SERVICES, ACCOUNTING ASSISTANCE, CONTRACTING FOR THERAPIST COVERAGE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES. AS A PART OF THESE SERVICES, RWHC ALSO PROVIDES AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT HEALTH CARE ISSUES IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE BETTER HEALTH CARE FOR HOSPITALS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN. ONE OF THESE EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDES A SMALL AMOUNT OF LOBBYING ON THE PART OF THE MEMBER HOSPITALS. THE RWHC DETERMINED THAT APPROXIMATELY $2,165 OF THE FEES PAID BY TRI-COUNTY IN 2022 RELATED TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$314,302OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$314,302BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$14,356,318OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$11,179,629DepreciationAmt
Book Value$3,176,689BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$5,168,531OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$3,981,176DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,187,355BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$41,505,018OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$41,505,018BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$46,183,364TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATION$34,226
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION$265,000
DUE TO RELATED PARTY$765,073
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$1,064,299TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE SYSTEM HAS REVIEWED ITS TAX POSITIONS FOR ALL OPEN YEARS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT NO LIABILITIES EXIST FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE SYSTEM'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR 2018 AND PRIOR YEARS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (1)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (1)WrittenPolicyInd
All Hospitals PolicyYes (X)AllHospitalsPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (1)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd
Percent200Yes (X)Percent200Ind
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (1)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd
Percent400Yes (X)Percent400Ind
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (1)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (1)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed Budget0ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (1)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (1)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$338,434TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$338,434NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01250TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$3,494,152TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$1,815,309DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$1,678,843NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.06220TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$3,832,586TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$1,815,309DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,017,277NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.07470TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$4,779TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$1,975DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,804NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$10,123TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$10,123NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00040TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$627,664TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$314,930DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$312,734NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01160TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$14,172TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$14,172NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00050TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$656,738TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$316,905DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$339,833NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01260TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$4,489,324TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$2,132,214DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,357,110NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.08730TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense Reported0BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$658,404BadDebtExpenseAmt
Bad Debt Expense Attributable$329,202BadDebtExpenseAttributableAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$6,945,895ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$6,968,731CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-$22,836MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (1)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (1)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd
Hospital Facilities1HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line118601 LINCOLN STREETAddressLine1Txt
CityWHITEHALLCityNm
State AbbreviationWIStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP54773ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Website AddressWWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/TRI-COUNTYWebsiteAddressTxt
State License1019StateLicenseNum
Licensed HospitalYes (X)LicensedHospitalInd
General Medical And SurgicalYes (X)GeneralMedicalAndSurgicalInd
Critical Access HospitalYes (X)CriticalAccessHospitalInd
Emergency Room24 HrsYes (X)EmergencyRoom24HrsInd

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp

Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum
First Licensed CY Or PY0FirstLicensedCYOrPYInd
Tax Exempt Hospital CY Or PY0TaxExemptHospitalCYOrPYInd
CHNA ConductedYes (1)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 Conducted21CHNAConductedYr
Take Into Account Others InputYes (1)TakeIntoAccountOthersInputInd
CHNA Conducted With Other FcltsYes (1)CHNAConductedWithOtherFcltsInd
CHNA Conducted With Non FcltsYes (1)CHNAConductedWithNonFcltsInd
CHNA Report Widely AvailableYes (1)CHNAReportWidelyAvailableInd
Rpt Available On Own WebsiteYes (X)RptAvailableOnOwnWebsiteInd
Own Website URLSEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONOwnWebsiteURLTxt
Other WebsiteYes (X)OtherWebsiteInd
Other Website URLHTTPS://WWW.GREATRIVERSUNITEDWAY.ORG/OUR-WORK/COMMUNITY-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT/OtherWebsiteURLTxt
Paper Copy Public InspectionYes (X)PaperCopyPublicInspectionInd
Implementation Strategy AdoptYes (1)ImplementationStrategyAdoptInd
Implementation Strategy Adpt21ImplementationStrategyAdptYr
Strategy Posted WebsiteYes (1)StrategyPostedWebsiteInd
Strategy Website URLSEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONStrategyWebsiteURLTxt
Organization Incur Excise Tax0OrganizationIncurExciseTaxInd
Elig Criteria ExplainedYes (1)EligCriteriaExplainedInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free DscntYes (X)FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeDscntInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Care200.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeCarePct
FPG Family Incm Lmt Dscnt Care400.000000000000FPGFamilyIncmLmtDscntCarePct
Asset Level CriteriaYes (X)AssetLevelCriteriaInd
Medical Indigency CriteriaYes (X)MedicalIndigencyCriteriaInd
Insurance Status CriteriaYes (X)InsuranceStatusCriteriaInd
Underinsurance Stat CriteriaYes (X)UnderinsuranceStatCriteriaInd
Other CriteriaYes (X)OtherCriteriaInd
Explained BasisYes (1)ExplainedBasisInd
App Financial Asst ExplnYes (1)AppFinancialAsstExplnInd
Described InfoYes (X)DescribedInfoInd
Described Suprt DocYes (X)DescribedSuprtDocInd
Provided Hospital ContactYes (X)ProvidedHospitalContactInd
Includes Publicity MeasuresYes (1)IncludesPublicityMeasuresInd
FAP Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP Available On Website URLHTTP://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/PAY-MY-BILL/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/FAPAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP App Available On WebsiteYes (X)FAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteInd
FAP App Available On Website URLHTTP://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/PAY-MY-BILL/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/FAPAppAvailableOnWebsiteURLTxt
FAP Summary On WebsiteYes (X)FAPSummaryOnWebsiteInd
FAP Summary On Website URLHTTP://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/PAY-MY-BILL/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/FAPSummaryOnWebsiteURLTxt
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
FAP TranslatedYes (X)FAPTranslatedInd
Other PublicityYes (X)OtherPublicityInd
FAP Actions On NonpaymentYes (1)FAPActionsOnNonpaymentInd
Permit No ActionsYes (X)PermitNoActionsInd
Collection Activities0CollectionActivitiesInd
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 (1)NondisEmergencyCarePolicyInd
Look Back Medicare PrivateYes (X)LookBackMedicarePrivateInd
Amounts Generally Billed0AmountsGenerallyBilledInd
Gross Charges0GrossChargesInd

Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) DOES NOT DIRECTLY DESCRIBE THE EXISTING HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO RESPOND TO THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, AS THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED IN JOINT EFFORT WITH OTHER HOSPITALS LISTED IN QUESTION 4 BELOW. HOWEVER, GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS PREPARED AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY, AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE CHNA, WHICH SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBES THE EXISTING HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: DETAILS LISTED ON THE CHNA AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY-ASSESSMENT/
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED IN JOINT EFFORT WITH THE FOLLOWING OTHER HOSPITALS:-GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER- MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LA CROSSE- MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - SPARTA- TOMAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- GUNDERSEN ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL- VERNON MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS CONDUCTED IN JOINT EFFORT WITH THE FOLLOWING OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:- GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY- OTTO BREMER FOUNDATION- LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION- LA CROSSE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- VERNON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- TREMPEALEAU COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- HOUSTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE CHNA NOTED AREAS OF NEED IN HEALTH, COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS. HEALTH AREAS INCLUDE CHRONIC DISEASE, MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE. GTCHC IS ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS BY COLLABORATING WITH SEVERAL LOCAL AGENCIES TO PROMOTE EXERCISE AND NUTRITION, BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS YOUTH RESILIENCE AND BULLYING. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH INCLUDE BLOOD PRESSURE BOOTHS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, A 5K RUN AND 3K RUN/WALK EVENT, AND THE SMARTEST LOSER PROGRAM. THE CHNA NOTED COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, VIOLENCE, AND ENVIRONMENT. PLANNED ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS INCLUDE HOSTING A FAMILY FUN NIGHT, PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL PARADES, AND HAVING A BOOTH AT THE DAIRY BREAKFAST. TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATION NEEDS OF ACADEMIC READINESS, YOUTH RESILIENCE, AND WORKFORCE READINESS, GTCHC PLANS TO HOST A HEALTH ACADEMY PROGRAM WITH WHITEHALL SCHOOLS AND A REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM. GTCHC SUPPORTS THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD PANTRY'S AND PROVIDING STABLE EMPLOYMENT FOR MANY PEOPLE.
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: A CATASTROPHIC CARE DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS WITH INCOME IN EXCESS OF 400% OF THE FPL, ASSETS BELOW 600% OF THE FPL, AND AN OUT-OF-POCKET LIABILITY TO GTC OF GREATER THAN 25% OF THE FAMILY'S INCOME. THE EFFECT OF THE DISCOUNT IS TO LIMIT THE PATIENT'S LIABILITY TO 25% OF THE FAMILY INCOME.
TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: REFERENCE TO AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE "PATIENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES" DOCUMENT, WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO PATIENTS UPON ADMISSION. ALSO, THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS REFERENCED IN A LETTER SENT WITH EVERY SELF-PAY STATEMENT.
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility5FacilityNum

Oth Hlth Care Fclts Not Hospital OthHlthCareFcltsNotHospitalGrp

Oth Hlth Care Fclts OthHlthCareFcltsGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdFacilityFacilityTxt
1 - WHITEHALL CLINIC
18606 ERVIN STREETWHITEHALLWI54773PROVIDER BASED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
2 - TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
18601 LINCOLN STREETWHITEHALLWI54773SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
3 - BLAIR CLINIC
420 SOUTH PETERSON AVEBLAIRWI54616PROVIDER BASED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
4 - INDEPENDENCE CLINIC
35791 OSSEO ROADINDEPENDENCEWI54747PROVIDER BASED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
5 - SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING
18601 LINCOLN STREETWHITEHALLWI54773RESIDENTIAL CARE APARTMENT COMPLEX

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (16 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 3C:CATASTROPHIC CARE ASSISTANCE:FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS WITH ANNUALIZED FAMILY INCOMES IN EXCESS OF 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, AND ASSETS OF LESS THAN THE EQUIVALENT OF 600% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS RESULTING FROM MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY GHS IN EXCESS OF 25% OF THE FAMILY INCOME.DISCOUNTED CARE:FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT PROVIDES A DISCOUNT, FOR ELIGIBLE MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY GHS, BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE, FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS, OR PATIENT GUARANTORS, WITH ANNUALIZED FAMILY INCOMES BETWEEN 200-400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AND ASSETS AT OR BELOW SIX TIMES THE FEDERAL. POVERTY LEVEL.1. FAMILY INCOME ABOVE 200% FPL BUT EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 225% FPL ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A 80% DISCOUNT ON THE PATIENT BALANCE DUE.2. FAMILY INCOME ABOVE 225% FPL BUT EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 250% FPL ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A 60% POLICY DISCOUNT ON THE PATIENT BALANCE DUE.3. FAMILY INCOME ABOVE 250% FPL BUT EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 275% FPL ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A 40% DISCOUNT ON THE PATIENT BALANCE DUE.4. FAMILY INCOME ABOVE 275% FPL BUT EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 400% FPL ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT ON THE PATIENT BALANCE DUE.FREE CARE:A 100% WAIVER OF PATIENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION FOR ELIGIBLE MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY GHS FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS, OR THEIR GUARANTORS, WITH ANNUALIZED FAMILY INCOMES AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FPL WITH ASSETS BELOW THE EQUIVALENT OF 600% OF THE FPL. UNINSURED DISCOUNT:PATIENTS WITH NO THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE WILL BE PROVIDED AN UNINSURED DISCOUNT, FOR ELIGIBLE SERVICES PROVIDED BY GHS UNDER THIS POLICY, AT THE TIME THAT THE UNDISCOUNTED CHARGES ARE RENDERED. SERVICES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:1. ELECTIVE PROCEDURES NOT MEDICALLY NECESSARY, AS WELL AS SERVICES TYPICALLY, NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE OR DEFINED BY MEDICARE OR OTHER HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AS NOT MEDICALLY NECESSARY.2. LASIK SURGERY, CHIROPRACTIC CARE, FERTILITY SERVICES, CONTACTS/GLASSES, COSMETIC SURGERY/PLASTIC SERVICES, HEARING AIDS, ORTHODONTICS, DENTAL SERVICES.3. SERVICES RECEIVED FROM CARE PROVIDERS NOT EMPLOYED BY GHS (E.G. PRIVATE AND/OR NON-GHS MEDICAL OR PHYSICIAN PROFESSIONALS, AMBULANCE TRANSPORT, ETC.). PATIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THESE PROVIDERS DIRECTLY TO INQUIRE INTO ANY AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE AND TO MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS. SEE APPENDIX 3 FOR FULL LISTING OF PROVIDERS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS POLICY.4. DEDUCTIBLES AND COINSURANCE ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS OUT-OF-NETWORK AS DEFINED BY THEIR INSURERS
PART I, LINE 6A:TRI-COUNTY PREPARES A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT ANNUALLY AND FILES IT WITH THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (WHA). THE REPORT IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE WHA'S WEBSITE.
PART I, LINE 7:THE COSTING METHOD USED ON FORM 990 IS BASED ON A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO, WHICH IS DEVELOPED BASED ON THE HOSPITAL'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES LESS THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS DIVIDED BY GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THIS COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO IS APPLIED AGAINST VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENSE CATEGORIES TO COMPUTE THE ESTIMATED COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE UNDER IRS SUGGESTED COSTING METHODS FOR THE FORM 990.
PART I, LINE 7G:SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES AT GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS INCLUDE THE OPERATION OF A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (THE "NURSING HOME"), THE SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. THE NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES ARE OPERATED TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL CARE IN BOTH LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS. THE NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES RECEIVE A LARGE PORTION OF THEIR PROGRAM REVENUES FROM GOVERNMENT PAY SOURCES SUCH AS THE WISCONSIN MEDICAID AND FAMILY CARE PROGRAMS, WHICH OFTEN REIMBURSE THE NURSING HOME AT COSTS WELL BELOW THE COST OF PROVIDING CARE TO THE PATIENTS; HOWEVER, WITHOUT THIS PROGRAM, THESE RESIDENTS WOULD NEED TO TRAVEL TO FACILITIES OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMMUNITY TO FIND THE NEEDED MEDICAL SERVICES. (SEE ALSO PART III, LINES 4B AND 4C, FOR A FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF THE NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES PROVIDED.)
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS SUPPORTS MANY PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED AT NOMINAL CHARGE OR FREE TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO AN ANNUAL FITNESS RUN/WALK, SEMI-ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVES, MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP FOR SUFFERERS OF DYSPHAGIA, AND PERIODIC PRESENTATIONS ON NUTRITION EDUCATION. THE COST TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES IS OUTLINED IN THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS SCHEDULE.
PART III, LINE 2:THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED ON FORM 990 IS BASED ON A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO, WHICH IS DEVELOPED BASED ON THE HOSPITAL'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES EXCLUDING THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT, DIVIDED BY GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THIS COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO IS APPLIED AGAINST THE TOTAL CHARGES THAT ARE WRITTEN OFF DURING THE YEAR TO ESTIMATE THE COST OF CARE OF PATIENTS WHO HAVE ACCOUNTS THAT ARE DEEMED TO BE BAD DEBTS TO THE HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL ALSO RECOGNIZES THAT IT ALSO PROVIDES A DISCOUNT TO SELF-PAY OR UNINSURED PATIENTS. THESE AMOUNTS ARE EXCLUDED FROM GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RATIO AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND APPROVED BY THE IRS FOR USE ON FORM 990. IF CONSIDERED, THESE ADDITIONAL WRITE-OFF AMOUNTS TO UNINSURED ACCOUNTS WOULD ALSO INCREASE THE ESTIMATED BAD DEBT EXPENSE AMOUNT ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS TO THE HOSPITAL.
PART III, LINE 3:MANAGEMENT PROVIDES FOR PROBABLE UNCOLLECTIBLE AMOUNTS, PRIMARILY UNINSURED PATIENTS AND AMOUNTS PATIENTS ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR, THROUGH A CHARGE TO OPERATIONS AND A CREDIT TO A VALUATION ALLOWANCE BASED ON ITS ASSESSMENT OF HISTORICAL COLLECTION LIKELIHOOD AND THE CURRENT STATUS OF INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS. BALANCES THAT ARE STILL OUTSTANDING AFTER THE HOSPITAL HAS USED REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS ARE WRITTEN OFF THROUGH A CHARGE TO THE VALUATION ALLOWANCE AND CREDIT TO ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. MANY TIMES PATIENTS DO NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIRED CHARITY CARE APPLICATION AND ARE TRANSFERRED TO COLLECTION SERVICES EVEN THOUGH THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES THIS INFORMATION TO ALL PATIENTS AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE APPLICATIONS. DUE TO NO RESPONSES FROM SOME PATIENTS, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BAD DEBTS COULD BE CONSIDERED AS CHARITY CARE.
PART III, LINE 4:THE ORGANIZATION IS PART OF THE GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM'S CONSOLIDATED AUDIT IN WHICH THE FOOTNOTE THAT DISCUSSES THE BAD DEBT (IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS) EXPENSE IS LOCATED IN FOOTNOTE #2, PAGES 10, 11, 18 AND 19.
PART III, LINE 8:GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS IS DESIGNATED A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL AND, AS SUCH, A PORTION OF ITS MEDICARE REVENUES ARE PAID UNDER A COST REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM. THE TOTAL MEDICARE REVENUE SHOWN INCLUDES ONLY A PORTION OF THE TOTAL GROSS MEDICARE REVENUE TRI-COUNTY RECEIVES AND DOES NOT CONSIDER ALL OF THE CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT THAT IS ACTUALLY RECEIVED FROM THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THE AMOUNTS LISTED FOR MEDICARE REVENUE DO NOT INCLUDE PHYSICIAN SERVICES FOR THE COVERAGE OF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT THE HOSPITAL AS WELL AS RADIOLOGIST OR URGENT CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. PHYSICIAN COVERAGE IS REIMBURSED PRIMARILY ON A FEE SCHEDULE REIMBURSEMENT METHOD AT RATES THAT ARE OFTEN BELOW THE COSTS OF CARING FOR PATIENTS. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE PATIENTS ARE VITAL TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND AS SUCH THESE COSTS AND SHORTFALLS SHOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT THAT TRI-COUNTY PROVIDES TO THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA OF TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN. THE COSTING METHOD USED ABOVE FOR IRS 990 COMPLIANCE REPORTING IS ALSO BASED ON AN OVERALL AVERAGE COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO AND DOES NOT CONSIDER MEDICARE NON-ALLOWABLE EXPENSES AS IT IS BASED ON TOTAL HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICE REVENUES (IGNORING CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS ON FEE SCHEDULE REIMBURSED ITEMS AND NON-ALLOWABLE MEDICARE EXPENSES AS NOTED ABOVE) DIVIDED BY TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES LESS THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THIS RATIO IS THEN MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL MEDICARE SERVICES, WHICH ARE REIMBURSED ON A COST METHODOLOGY EXCLUDING THE FEE SCHEDULE ITEMS LIKE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, WHICH THE HOSPITAL WOULD SHOW A LARGE LOSS ON THESE SERVICES.WHETHER THERE IS A SHORTFALL OR SURPLUS ON SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, THESE PEOPLE, WHO ARE TYPICALLY ELDERLY OR DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, ARE AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WHO EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES. WITHOUT TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS PROVIDING MEDICARE PATIENT SERVICES, THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID (CMS) WOULD BEAR THE BURDEN OF DIRECTLY PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
PART III, LINE 9B:THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM'S GUIDELINES FOR COLLECTION PRACTICES RELATED TO PATIENTS QUALIFYING FOR CHARITY OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A PATIENT CAN APPLY FOR CHARITY OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AT ANY TIME DURING THE COLLECTION CYCLE. ONCE QUALIFYING DOCUMENTATION IS RECEIVED THE PATIENT'S ACCOUNT IS ADJUSTED. PATIENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE QUALIFYING PATIENT IN THE PREVIOUS SIX MONTHS MAY ALSO BE CONSIDERED FOR CHARITY OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ONCE A PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR CHARITY OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ALL COLLECTION ACTIVITY IS SUSPENDED.
PART VI, LINE 2:GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS ASSESSES THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER ENTITIES SUCH AS OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AREA COLLEGES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY, AREA HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, A NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS COMPLETED WITH A FINAL REPORT OF DATA PROVIDED IN 2018. THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO SET IN MOTION STRATEGIC PLANS AND TACTICS TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS AND SOLVE THE PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED. A STRATEGIC PLAN WAS REVIEWED BY THE TRI-COUNTY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS. THE REPORT IDENTIFIED ISSUES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 1. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALCOHOL USE, HEALTH CARE ACCESS & COST, MENTAL HEALTH, OBESITY2. ECONOMIC: LIMITED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LOW LIVING WAGES, UNEMPLOYMENT 3. EDUCATION: SCHOOL READINESS, JOB SKILL TRAINING4. COMMUNITY PROBLEMS: TRANSPORTATION, FOOD AVAILABILITY, CHILDCARE IN ADDITION, GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS MAINTAINS A PATIENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO MEET QUARTERLY, PROVIDE INPUT, AND ARE INVOLVED IN PROPOSED CHANGES TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OPERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY. BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS, GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY IS ABLE TO REMAIN KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, MUCH OF GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY'S MANAGEMENT PARTICIPATES IN ROUNDTABLES OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO REMAIN KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT CURRENT HEALTHCARE ISSUES.
PART VI, LINE 3:THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND AT EVERY REGISTRATION POINT THERE IS A POSTER ABOUT PROGRAMS THAT EXIST TO HELP PATIENTS PAY FOR THEIR CARE. ALL PATIENTS WHO HAVE SELF-PAY BALANCES (EITHER UNINSURED OR SELF-PAY AFTER INSURANCE) ARE MADE AWARE OF AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE VIA STATEMENT MESSAGES AND COURTESY NOTICES. PHONE CALLS TO FOLLOW UP WITH PATIENTS ARE ALSO MADE IN CASES WHERE MAIL IS RETURNED AS UNDELIVERABLE.
PART VI, LINE 4:GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, A FEDERALLY-DESIGNATED, CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL, ALONG WITH ITS NURSING HOME, ASSISTED LIVING, AND THREE FEDERALLY DESIGNATED RURAL HEALTH CLINICS, SERVES THE CENTRAL AREA OF TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN, AND PRIMARILY THE ZIP CODES OF WHITEHALL (54773), INDEPENDENCE (54747), AND BLAIR (54616). AS AN AFFILIATE HOSPITAL OF THE GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM OF LA CROSSE, WI, TRI-COUNTY ALSO SUPPORTS A GUNDERSEN-CONTRACTED INDUSTRIAL IN-PLANT EMPLOYEE AND DEPENDENTS PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL CLINIC IN NEARBY ARCADIA, AS WELL FEDERALLY DESIGNATED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY/NURSING FACILITIES IN WHITEHALL, PIGEON FALLS, AND BLAIR. TREMPEALEAU COUNTY IS SERVED BY TWO HOSPITALS, INCLUDING TRI-COUNTY IN WHITEHALL AND MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OAKRIDGE HOSPITAL IN OSSEO. THE PRIMARY CORE PART OF THIS SERVICE AREA CONTAINS A U.S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) PRIMARY CARE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA (HPSA) OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA TYPE, THE "CENTRAL TREMPEALEAU SERVICE AREA," COMPRISED OF CHIMNEY ROCK TOWNSHIP (RUSSELL, WI); BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP (INDEPENDENCE, WI); LINCOLN TOWNSHIP (WHITEHALL, WI); PIGEON TOWNSHIP (PIGEON FALLS, WI); AND PRESTON TOWNSHIP (BLAIR, WI). THIS PRIMARY CARE HPSA IS FLANKED ON THE EAST, NORTHEAST, AND SOUTH BY SIMILAR PRIMARY CARE GEOGRAPHIC AREA HPSAS FOR MONDOVI (NORTHERN HALF OF BUFFALO COUNTY), AUGUSTA/OSSEO SERVICE AREA (PARTS OF TREMPEALEAU, EAU CLAIRE, AND JACKSON COUNTIES), AND GALESVILLE/TREMPEALEAU (SOUTHERN HALF OF TREMPEALEAU COUNTY), RESPECTIVELY. TRI-COUNTY SERVES PATIENTS FROM ALL OF THESE AREAS.
PART VI, LINE 5:A NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF TRI-COUNTY'S GOVERNING BODY IS COMPRISED OF PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA WHO ARE NEITHER EMPLOYEES NOR CONTRACTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, NOR FAMILY MEMBERS THEREOF. THE ORGANIZATION EXTENDS MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN ITS COMMUNITY FOR SOME OR ALL OF ITS DEPARTMENTS TO BETTER MEET THE DEMANDS AND REQUESTS OF PATIENTS.TRI-COUNTY PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT CHARITY CARE AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS AS DEFINED BY THE IRS AND IN ADDITION, TRI-COUNTY BELIEVES THAT IT PROVIDES A CRITICALLY IMPORTANT COMMUNITY BENEFIT WHICH IS NOT QUANTIFIED. TRI-COUNTY, LIKE MOST RURAL HOSPITALS, WAS CREATED AND IS MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE CARE LOCALLY WHICH WITHOUT THE HOSPITAL WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE LOCALLY. BEYOND INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATIONS, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES LOCAL ACCESS TO MANY HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND DIAGNOSIS, DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, EMERGENCY SERVICES, URGENT CARE, SKILLED NURSING, INFUSION SERVICES, SWING BED SERVICES, LABORATORY SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES, SPECIALTY MEDICINE, SPEECH PATHOLOGY, SURGICAL SERVICES, WOMEN'S SERVICES, AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES, TO NAME SOME OF THE MAJOR SERVICES PROVIDED.
PART VI, LINE 6:GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS IS AN AFFILIATE OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATIONS WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO MEET AND EXCEED THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF PATIENTS IN THE WHITEHALL, WISCONSIN AREA. A COMMON GOAL OF WORKING WITH THE HEALTH SYSTEM IS TO FOCUS THE ORGANIZATIONS ON CONTINUING TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, LOW COST HEALTHCARE TO AREA RESIDENTS AS WELL AS TO CONTINUOUSLY ALIGN CLINICAL AND HOSPITAL STAFF AT TRI-COUNTY, THE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM CLINICS, VISITING SPECIALISTS FROM GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM, AND OTHER AREA PROVIDERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LOCAL HEALTHCARE.
PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATESWI

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KATE CAIN
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RANDY LUBAHN
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GANESH RAM
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ExplanationA RELATED ORGANIZATION OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION USES ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL: -COMPENSATION COMMITTEE -INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT -COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND -APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PLEASE REFER TO THE FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A DISCLOSURE IN SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON HOW COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS ESTABLISHED.ExplanationTxt

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3AS AN AFFILIATE OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., TRI-COUNTY WILL ROUTINELY DELEGATE VARIOUS MANAGEMENT OR SUPPORT FUNCTIONS TO RELATED ENTITIES. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CEO AND CFO OF TRI-COUNTY ARE EMPLOYED BY THE HOME OFFICE OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALSO EMPLOYEES OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH ARE ALSO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4GUNDERSEN AND BELLIN HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. (BELLIN), EACH A WISCONSIN NONPROFIT, NON-STOCK CORPORATION, ENTERED INTO A COMBINATION AGREEMENT DATED JULY 29, 2022 (THE AGREEMENT), TO ALIGN THEIR RESPECTIVE OPERATIONS AND TO FORM A SINGLE NONPROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM THROUGH THE CREATION OF BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., A WISCONSIN NONPROFIT, NON-STOCK CORPORATION (BELLIN GUNDERSEN). ON DECEMBER 1, 2022, UPON CONSUMMATION OF THE ALIGNMENT OF THE TWO SYSTEMS (THE AFFILIATION), BELLIN GUNDERSEN BECAME THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF BOTH BELLIN AND GUNDERSEN. BELLIN AND GUNDERSEN AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES ARE EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN THEIR RESPECTIVE CORPORATE EXISTENCE. IN DECEMBER 2022, THE BYLAWS OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. WERE AMENDED AND RESTATED TO UPDATE THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER TO BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. THE BYLAWS WERE ALSO UPDATED TO SPECIFY THE POWERS RETAINED BY GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BELLIN GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. RETAINS AUTHORITY TO APPROVE ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE CORPORATION. SUBJECT TO THE RESERVED POWERS SPECIFIED IN THE BYLAWS, THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED BY ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TRI-COUNTY PROVIDE FOR TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION. THE FIRST CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP IS A CORPORATE MEMBER CLASS, AND THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS CLASS IS GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. THE SECOND CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP IS A PUBLIC MEMBERSHIP, WHICH IS MADE UP OF PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 18 WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PROMOTING AIMS, PURPOSES, AND WELFARE OF TRI-COUNTY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ATHE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TRI-COUNTY PROVIDE FOR TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP. ONE CLASS IS HELD BY A SOLE MEMBER, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., WHICH MAY APPOINT SEVEN OF THE TWELVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. GUNDERSEN ALSO HAS THE RESERVE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE OF THE OTHER FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BAPPROVAL OF TRI-COUNTY'S OPERATING BUDGET AND PLAN, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES GREATER THAN $10,000, ADDITIONAL INDEBTEDNESS OVER $10,000, DISAFFILIATION, AND AMENDMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ITS MEMBER, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BTHE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTRI-COUNTY MONITORS CONFLICTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY REVIEWING DISCLOSURES ON COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS. ANY MEMBERS WITH NOTED CONFLICTS ARE ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY POTENTIALLY CONFLICTED MATTERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15FOR THE PURPOSES OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION, TRI-COUNTY RELIED ON AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION WITHIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, CFO, AND OTHER OFFICERS. GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM USED THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR SUCH INDIVIDUALS: COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19TRI-COUNTY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT ITS BUSINESS LOCATION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GPATIENT BILLING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 81,673. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 81,673. CLINIC SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 650,241. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 650,241. EMERGENCY SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,737,650. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,737,650. ANESTHESIA SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 65,084. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 65,084. SURGERY SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 180,037. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 180,037. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,344,013. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 685,667. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,029,680.
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12B AND PART XII, LINE 2:THE ORGANIZATION WAS INCLUDED IN A SHORT YEAR CONSOLIDATED AUDIT FOR THE 11-MONTH PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2022. THE ANSWERS FOR PART IV, LINE 12B AND PART XII, LINES 2A-2C HAVE BEEN ANSWERED YES EVEN THOUGH THE FORM 990 COVERS THE 12-MONTH PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022. THE REASON FOR THIS CHANGE IS DUE TO A MERGER WITH THE BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM. THE ACTIVITY OF DECEMBER 2022 WILL BE INCLUDED IN A CONSOLIDATED AUDIT FOR THE PERIODS OF DECEMBER 2022 - SEPTEMBER 2023 AS ALL THE RELATED PARTIES LISTED IN SCHEDULE R WILL BE TRANSITIONING TO THAT YEAR END.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

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OCONTO HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER INC
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SAINT ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL OF WABASHA
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