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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part X, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Avera St. Mary's</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 5: Avera St. Mary's gathered information regarding the needs of the community through a three-pronged process gathering stakeholder information on community perceptions of the health of Central South Dakota including a survey of three civic social clubs, interviews with identified community leaders, and several focus groups. All members of the CHNA team were selected for roles they have in the community by a matrix developed by the Avera St. Mary's Hospital Administrative Council and included attributes such as: uninsured/underinsured, parents of young children, close contact with underprivileged people to assure a "voice" in the process, health leaders with in-depth knowledge of the local health care environment, government, business, retired, South Dakota State Departments of health and social services, Urban Indian Health, and Rural Health Clinics.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Avera St. Mary's</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 6b: South Dakota Department of HealthSouth Dakota Department of Social ServicesMunicipal Government stakeholdersRural Health ClinicUrban Indian Health</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Avera St. Mary's</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 11: The community health needs assessment was completed in 2018. The community health priority areas identified were: Mental Health Concerns, Physical Inactivity and Support for Healthy Eating. The following actions and programs included in the implementation strategy to address the community health priorities will be initiated in future years. FY2020 Update: The implementation strategy plans intended to be initiated in FY2020 were halted due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The pandemic resulted in the closure of schools, restaurants and community gatherings. Refocusing and resuming the action steps below will be the goal in FY2021.MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS-Conduct a survey to drill deeper into mental health concerns (access, family support, bullying, suicide/crisis, etc.)-Communicate back to the community on the specific needs identified in the survey and the plan to address-Request resources from all mental health providers, support groups, State of South Dakota, Counties, Cities Foundation of Hope, Schools, etc.-Share information with Helpline 211 to be a central resource-Support individuals in crisis with Mobile Crisis Response, phone, text, eCare optionsPHYSICAL INACTIVITY-Leverage Grants to develop incentive program in conjunction with Avera Grants office-Compile a list of activities available in the communitySUPPORT FOR HEALTHY EATING-Engage youth entities, schools, daycares, Cities of Pierre and Ft. Pierre and encourage initiating or expanding gardening. Collaborate with local Master Gardening group for education-Cooking classes for community and samples in local grocery store. Collaborate with Pierre Public School Culinary Arts 1 class and local chefs-Engage locally owned restaurants asking that they feature one or more low calorie option or add section to menu with healthier options. Provide support for making this change.Many of these activities are continuations of activities the hospital has been conducting related to the prior community health needs assessment. The following health needs/priorities emerged but are beyond the scope or control of Avera St. Mary's. The issues will be referred to the appropriate community organizations:-Assistance for uninsured, beyond Avera St. Mary's financial assistance program-Affordable housing</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Avera St. Mary's</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 13h: Presumptive charity care may be applied in situations where all other avenues of financial assistance have been exhausted. The facility has the discretion to weigh extenuating circumstances when determining eligibility for and the amount of charity care to provide.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Avera St. Mary's</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 16j: A summary of the financial assistance policy is posted in the hospital facility's emergency rooms, waiting rooms, and admissions office and included on the billing statement. In addition, the financial assistance policy is discussed with the patient upon admission to the facility.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Avera St. Mary's</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 20e: If a patient is self-pay and has a large balance, an Avera patient advocate will help them apply for other forms of assistance. If they are not eligible for any other coverage, the patient is given a financial assistance application to complete and return to the facility.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Avera St. Mary's</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 24: The hospital financial assistance policy does not cover elective procedures. The hospital may have charged FAP eligible patients gross charges for services that are not covered under the financial assistance policy.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Schedule H Part V, Section C, Lines 7a and 10a:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>https://www.avera.org/about/community-health-needs-assessments/#mary</ExplanationTxt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>400 Parkwood Drive</AddressLine1Txt>
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          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>2 - MaryHouse</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>717 E Dakota Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Pierre</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
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            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>3 - Avera St Mary's Campus Pharmacy</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>100 Mac Lane Suite 101</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Pierre</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>57501</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>Retail pharmacy</FacilityTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 3c:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The methodology used to determine eligibility for financial assistance takes into consideration income, net assets, family size and resources available to pay for care. In addition, presumptive charity care may be applied in situations where all other avenues have been exhausted.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 7:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Charity care expense was converted to cost using an overall cost-to-charge ratio addressing all patient segments. Unreimbursed Medicaid was calculated using the costing methods to prepare the cost report. Subsidized health services were calculated based on a combination of the Medicare cost report and an overall cost-to-charge ratio for certain expenses. Community health improvement services, health professions education, and cash and in-kind contributions are reported based on actual expenses recorded in the general ledger.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 7g:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Physician clinic costs are included in subsidized health services. Revenues of $14,543,560 and costs of $34,160,478 were included for a net community benefit of $19,616,918.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part II, Community Building Activities:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Avera St. Mary's provided donations to various organizations to support activities as listed on Part II.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part III, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The amount on line 2 represents implicit price concessions. The Organization determines its estimate of implicit price concessions based on its historical collection experience with the respective class of patients and residents.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part III, Line 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The footnote to the Organization's financial statements that describes implicit price concession is located in the audited financial statement report on pages 17 and 18.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part III, Line 8:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Medicare allowable costs of care are based on 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.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part III, Line 9b:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>If the patient qualifies for the organization's financial assistance policy for low-income, uninsured patients and is cooperating with the organization with regard to efforts to settle an outstanding bill within current self-pay collection policy guidelines and timeframes, the organization or its agent shall not send, nor intimate that it will send, the unpaid bill to any outside collection agency. Avera organizations will allow all individuals 120 days from the first post discharge statement to apply for financial assistance before sending the uncollected account to an outside collection agency. Avera will provide the patient with a statement or final notice that contains a listing of the specific collection action(s) it intends to initiate, and a deadline after which they may be initiated no earlier than 30 days before action is initiated. If the patient qualifies for 100% charity care, no further bills will be sent. A letter will be sent instead indicating that the patient's bill has been completely forgiven.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Health care needs are assessed through various methods. Avera St. Mary's strives to deliver comprehensive care and extensive medical specialty services to community members located in central South Dakota. Avera St. Mary's is integrally involved with community organizations, the university center, schools, and state and local governments. The closest hospitals offering the same level of care and services are located 154 miles away in Mitchell, SD and 160 miles away in Aberdeen, SD. Within our regional footprint, the majority of the communities have populations of less than 2,500 people. By working with all in our region, we are able to determine health needs and provide programs and solutions where possible. In addition to activities reported in the Community Health Needs Assessment, Avera St. Mary's and Avera Gettysburg collaborate with the YMCA, Feeding South Dakota, the Pierre\Ft. Pierre Mental Health Task Force, the United Way, RSVP, the Senior Services Committee and the Transit Community Grant group to assess and promote health related matters.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI, Line 3:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Avera St. Mary's posts its charity care policy, or a summary thereof, and financial assistance contact information in admissions areas, emergency rooms, and other areas of the organization's facilities in which eligible patients are likely to be present; (2) provides a copy of the policy, or a summary thereof, and financial assistance contact information to patients as part of the intake process; (3) provides a copy of the policy, or a summary thereof, and financial assistance contact information to patients with discharge materials; (4) includes the policy, or a summary thereof, along with financial assistance contact information, in patient bills; and/or (5) discusses with the patient the availability of various government benefits, such as Medicaid or state programs, and assists the patient with qualification for such programs, where applicable.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI, Line 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Avera St Mary's is a 50-bed hospital in Pierre, South Dakota. The primary service area includes Hughes, Stanley and Sully Counties. Pierre is the county seat of Hughes County as well as the capital of South Dakota. According to the U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts 2019 data, the estimated population of Hughes County as of July 1, 2019 is 17,526. The population is predominately white at 83.6% and Native American 12.1%. It is estimated that 18.0% of the population is 65 years and over. The median household income is 64,783 with an 8.9% poverty rate. Uninsured individuals under age 65 is estimated at 10.2%.According to the U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts 2019 data, the estimated population of Stanley County as of July 1, 2019 is 3,098. The population is predominately white at 88.3% and Native American 7.1%. It is estimated that 20.4% of the population is 65 years and over. The median household income is $71,382 with a 7.7% poverty rate. Uninsured individuals under age 65 is estimated at 10.0%.According to the U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts 2019 data, the estimated population of Sully County as of July 1, 2019 is 1,391 and is predominately white at 94.6%. It is estimated that 26.1% of the population is 65 years and over. The median household income is $62,153 with an 8.2% poverty rate. Uninsured individuals under age 65 is estimated at 11.2%.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Avera Health, as the sole member, has the following rights as the member: 1) To approve the adoption, amendment or repeal of the statements of philosophy, mission and values of Corporation; 2) To initiate the adoption, amendment or repeal of any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Corporation, and to give final approval of any such action with respect thereto; 3) To approve and act upon the alienation of real property and precious artifacts under the canonical stewardship of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Aberdeen, South Dakota ("Presentation Sisters") or the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery ("Benedictine Sisters"), pursuant to the policies established by the Member; 4) To approve any plan of merger, consolidation or dissolution of the Corporation, or the divestiture of a sponsored work or ministry associated with the Corporation; 5) To approve the creation of new sponsored works or ministries to be conducted by or under the authority of the Corporation; 6) To appoint and remove, with or without cause, the Board of Directors of the Corporation. 7) To appoint and/or remove, with or without cause, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. 8) To approve operating/capital budgets and strategic plans of the Corporation. 9) To approve expenditures outside of operating and capital budgets exceeding defined thresholds according to policy which may be adopted from time to time by the Member. 10) To approve acquisitions, sales and leases, according to policy which may be adopted from time to time by the Member. 11) To establish and maintain employee benefit programs. 12) To establish and maintain insurance programs. 13) To approve major community fund drives. 14) To approve the appointment of auditors. 15) To adopt policies designed to effectuate the reserved powers of the Member.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Form 990 is reviewed by the Avera Health VP of Financial Reporting, Tax Manager, Facility CEO and Finance Committee (if applicable). After initial review the Form 990 is made available to the Board and other Operation Finance Leaders.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The conflict of interest policy covers board members, officers, and key employees. At each board meeting, a request is made for all board members to disclose any potential conflict of interest pertaining to any item listed on the agenda or pertaining to any potential item that could be discussed during the course of the meeting. The declaration of conflict of interest is recorded in the meeting minutes. The board makes a determination of whether there is a conflict of interest and if so, implements the procedure for evaluating the issue or transaction involved. The board member or officer with the conflict must refrain from voting. A statement of conflict of interest disclosure is made on an annual basis by officers and directors. The information is maintained in a database and a report is provided to the board.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The CEO and CFO-Avera Health are compensated by Avera Health. Annually the Compensation Committee of Avera Health, which is comprised of six (6) System Members appointed by the Religious Orders, meets with an independent consultant regarding fair market value of officers and key employees. The Compensation Committee approves all salaries based on comparable data and documents the basis for their decision in meeting minutes.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The organization's conflict of interest policy and governing documents are not publicly available. Financial statements are consolidated in the Avera Health consolidated financials.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Medical Prof Fees: Program service expenses 516,667. Management and general expenses 406. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 517,073. Purchased Services: Program service expenses 4,492,703. Management and general expenses 201,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,693,703. Repairs &amp; Maintenance: Program service expenses 1,971,437. Management and general expenses 24,061. Fundraising expenses 1,406. Total expenses 1,996,904. Centralized Services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 8,876,520. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,876,520.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Equity Transfers -301,792. Change in Interest in Avera Foundation -1,896,386.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The issue price includes the filing organization's share of the entire bond issue, which was issued to Avera Health on behalf of the Avera Obligated Group. The Avera Obligated Group consists of Avera Health, Avera McKennan, Avera St. Luke's, Avera Queen of Peace, Avera Sacred Heart, Avera Marshall, Avera St. Mary's, Avera St. Anthony's, Avera St. Benedict, Avera Holy Family, Avera Tyler, Avera Granite Falls, Avera Gettysburg and Avera at Home. In accordance with IRS instructions, information related to the tax exempt bond reporting is being reported on Avera Health's tax return (EIN 46-0422673).</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Audit Committee of Avera Health, parent organization, selects the auditor and reviews the consolidated audited financial statements for Avera Health, which includes Avera St. Mary's.</ExplanationTxt>
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