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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J: THE CHNA THAT WAS CONDUCTED CONTAINED: THE TOP COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS; BARRIERS TO GOOD HEALTH; DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREAS AS COMPARED TO THE STATE AND COUNTY THE HOSPITAL IS LOCATED IN; DEATH, DISEASE, AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS THAT ARE PREVALENT IN THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. THE SURVEY ALSO DEFINES THE SAMPLE AND DATA COLLECTION METHODOLOGY USED ALONG WITH A COPY OF THE SURVEY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS COMPRISED OF A SERIES OF ONLINE INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE LEADERS, SECONDARY ANALYSIS OF THE REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS AND HEALTH TRENDS, AND A QUANTITATIVE SURVEY OF RESIDENTS OF THE REGION USING BOTH AN ONLINE AND PAPER-BASED SURVEY THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED AT LOCATIONS AND EVENTS SUCH AS: SENIOR CENTERS, FQHCS, LOCAL COLLEGES, HEALTH FAIRS, PHYSICIAN SEMINARS, AND CHURCHES. OUTREACH TO DISTRIBUTE PAPER SURVES WAS USED SO AS TO IMPROVE THE SURVEY SCOPE TO THOSE THAT MAY BE UNDER-REPRESENTED IN A TRADITIONAL SURVEY RESEARCH PROJECT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE METHODIST HOSPITALS, INC'S CHNA WAS CONDUCTED JOINTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING OTHER HOSPITAL ORGANIZATIONS: COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AND FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE OF NORTHWEST INDIANA.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE METHODIST HOSPITALS, INC'S CHNA WAS CONDUCTED JOINTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING OTHER HOSPITAL ORGANIZATIONS: COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AND FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE OF NORTHWEST INDIANA.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: METHODIST HOSPITALS USED THE CHNA TO IDENTIFY ISSUES OF GREATEST CONCERN AND DEVELOPED ACTION PLANS ON KEY FOCUS AREAS IN WHICH TO COMMIT RESOURCES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE RESIDENT'S HEALTH , IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES AND TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO PREVENTATIVE SERVICES. IN 2016 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ENACTED BASED ON NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE CHNA INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING FOCUS AREAS: DIABETES PREVENTION, IMPROVING NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, EXPANSION AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. IN ADDITION,METHODIST MAINTAINED ONGOING INITIATIVES IN THE ARES OF: HEART DISEASE AND STROKE, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, DIABETES, AND ACCESS TO CARE PROGRAMS. METHODIST HOSPITALS DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE PROGRAMS THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REGION'S HIGHER THAN AVERAGE TOBACCO USE RATES OR PERCEIVED LACK OF DENTAL CARE. THE TASK FORCE CHARGED WITH DEVELOPING ACTION PLANS BASED ON THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT WILL DEVELOP PRIORITIES AND FUTURE PLANS FOR ADDRESSING THESE UNMET NEEDS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: METHODIST HOSPITALS USED THE CHNA TO IDENTIFY ISSUES OF GREATEST CONCERN AND DEVELOPED ACTION PLANS ON KEY FOCUS AREAS IN WHICH TO COMMIT RESOURCES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE RESIDENT'S HEALTH , IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES AND TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO PREVENTATIVE SERVICES. IN 2016 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ENACTED BASED ON NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE CHNA INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING FOCUS AREAS: DIABETES PREVENTION, IMPROVING NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, EXPANSION AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. IN ADDITION,METHODIST MAINTAINED ONGOING INITIATIVES IN THE ARES OF: HEART DISEASE AND STROKE, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, DIABETES, AND ACCESS TO CARE PROGRAMS. METHODIST HOSPITALS DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE PROGRAMS THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REGION'S HIGHER THAN AVERAGE TOBACCO USE RATES OR PERCEIVED LACK OF DENTAL CARE. THE TASK FORCE CHARGED WITH DEVELOPING ACTION PLANS BASED ON THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT WILL DEVELOP PRIORITIES AND FUTURE PLANS FOR ADDRESSING THESE UNMET NEEDS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: METHODIST HOSPITALS PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES AT NO CHARGE TO THE PATIENT IF THE FAMILY INCOME IS AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES (FPG). PATIENTS WHOSE FAMILY INCOME IS BETWEEN 200 - 400% OF FPG ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SLIDING-SCAL FINANCIAL RELIEF. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED FOR OTHER SOURCES OF PAYMENT TO DETERMINE WHAT LEVEL OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE GRANTED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: METHODIST HOSPITALS PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES AT NO CHARGE TO THE PATIENT IF THE FAMILY INCOME IS AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES (FPG). PATIENTS WHOSE FAMILY INCOME IS BETWEEN 200 - 400% OF FPG ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SLIDING-SCAL FINANCIAL RELIEF. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED FOR OTHER SOURCES OF PAYMENT TO DETERMINE WHAT LEVEL OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE GRANTED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: FAMILY SIZE AND COMPOSITION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: FAMILY SIZE AND COMPOSITION</ExplanationTxt>
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            <CityNm>MERRILLVILLE</CityNm>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>9105-A INDIANAPOLIS BLVD</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>HIGHLAND</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46322</ZIPCd>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>1275 E NORTH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>CROWN POINT</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46307</ZIPCd>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>200 E 89TH AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>MERRILLVILLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46410</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICES-NEUROSCIENCES</FacilityTxt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>801 WEST GLEN PARK AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>GRIFFITH</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46319</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICE-GENERAL SURGERY</FacilityTxt>
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        <OthHlthCareFcltsGrp>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>17 - METHODIST HOSPITALS PHYSICIAN GROUP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>10 NMICHIGAN</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>HOBART</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46342</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICE-INTERNAL MEDICINE</FacilityTxt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>704 SOUTH STATE ROAD 2</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>HEBRON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46341</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICE-FAMILY MEDICINE</FacilityTxt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>7860 BURR ST</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SCHERERVILLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46375</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>IMAGING CENTER</FacilityTxt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>2200 GRANT ST</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>GARY</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46404</ZIPCd>
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        <OthHlthCareFcltsGrp>
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            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>21 - METHODIST HOSPITALS PHYSICIAN GROUP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>6101 MILLER AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>GARY</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46403</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICE-INTERNAL MEDICINE</FacilityTxt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>206 E 86TH ST</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>MERRILLVILLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46410</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICE-GENERAL SURGERY</FacilityTxt>
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        <OthHlthCareFcltsGrp>
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            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>23 - METHODIST HOSPITALS PHYSICIAN GROUP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>3229 BROADWAY - STE 104</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>GARY</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46409</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICES-CARDIOLOGY</FacilityTxt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>9250 COLUMBIA AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>MUNSTER</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46321</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICES-NEUROSCIENCES</FacilityTxt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>11496 BROADWAY</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>CROWN POINT</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46307</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICES-FAMILY MEDICINE</FacilityTxt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>1903 SOUTH HEATON ST</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>KNOX</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46534</ZIPCd>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>8733 W 400 N</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>MICHIGAN CITY</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46360</ZIPCd>
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            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>28 - METHODIST HOSPITALS PHYSICIAN GROUP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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            <AddressLine1Txt>1212 BROAD ST</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>GRIFFITH</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>46319</ZIPCd>
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          <FacilityTxt>PHYSICIAN OFFICES-CARDIOLOGY</FacilityTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 3C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>METHODIST HOSPITALS USES PUBLISHED FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR CHARITY OR MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR SLIDING-SCALE FINANCIAL RELIEF. IF A PATIENT IS DEEMED TO HAVE A CATASTROPHIC BALANCE WHICH IS A BALANCE DUE TO METHODIST HOSPITALS THAT IS GREATER THAN 25% OF THE PATIENT'S ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME AS DETERMINED OVER A 12 MONTH PERIOD, THE PATIENT MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 7:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE METHODOLOGY USED IS A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN (F):</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A), BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $ 20,384,296.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>METHODIST HOSPITALS' COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF AFFILIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDING THE CITY OF GARY, GARY LITERACY COALITION, YWCA OF GARY, LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH, AND THE MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. THE HOSPITAL IS ALSO A LEADER IN THE SUPPORT OF A NUMBER OF HEALTH ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION INCLUDING THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, PINK RIBBON SOCIETY, NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION, AND THE MARCH OF DIMES. METHODIST ALSO DEMONSTRATES ITS COMMITMENT TO THE HEALTH OF ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH A WIDE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDING: VARIOUS SCREENING PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS, FREE HEALTH FAIRS, AND EDUCATION SEMINARS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF UNINSURED PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE HOSPITAL. FOR THOSE PATIENTS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE, BASED ON HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE, A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS RECORDED RELATED TO THESE PARTICULAR PATIENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 3:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE DUE TO INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS, A PROVISON FOR BAD DEBT IS RECORDED BASED UPON HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR PATIENTS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ARE BASED ON GROSS CHARGES. AN ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS IS ESTABLISHED ON AN AGGREGATE BASIS BY USING HISTORICAL WRITE-OFF RATE FACTORS APPLIED TO UNPAID ACCOUNTS BASED ON AGING. LOSS RATE FACTORS ARE BASED ON HISTORICAL LOSS EXPERIENCE AND ADJUSTED FOR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND OTHER TRENDS AFFECTING THE HOSPITAL'S ABILITY TO COLLECT OUTSTANDING AMOUNTS. UNCOLLECTIBLE AMOUNTS ARE WRITTEN OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS IN THE PERIOD THEY ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE. AN ALLOWANCE FOR CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS AND INTERIM PAYMENT ADVANCES IS BASED ON EXPECTED PAYMENT RATES FROM PAYORS BASED ON CURRENT REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES. THIS AMOUNT ALSO INCLUDES AMOUNTS RECEIVED AS INTERIM PAYMENTS AGAINST UNPAID CLAIMS BY CERTAIN PAYORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 8:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT REPORT ANY SHORTFALL WITH MEDICARE AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 9B:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>LIABILITIES FOR NON-COVERED SERVICES, INSURANCE RESIDUALS AND PURE SELF PAY LIABILITIES ARE DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DISCHARGE. ATTEMPTS ARE MADE TO COLLECT DEDUCTIBLES PRE-SERVICE AND DEPOSITS OR PAYMENT IN-FULL PRE-SERVICE FOR SELF-PAY PATIENTS. IF A PATIENT CANNOT PAY THE ENTIRE BALANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS, PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. IF THE PATIENT CANNOT PAY AT ALL, THE HOSPITAL OFFERS NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME AS A PERCENT OF THE FPL. PATIENTS WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO PAY, YET DEFAULT ON PAYMENT PLANS ARE SENT TO COLLECTIONS (BAD DEBT). ACCOUNTS EVALUATED FOR BAD DEBT ARE PERIODICALLY RE-SCREENED FOR PRESUMPTIVE CHARITY QUALIFICATION AND IF QUALIFIED, ARE REMOVED FROM THE COLLECTION PROCESS. MEDICARE RESIDUALS ARE INVOICED TO THE PATIENT AND SENT THROUGH A BAD DEBT COLLECTION CYCLE. IF COLLECTION ATTEMPTS ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, THE MEDICARE ACCOUNT IS REMOVED FROM COLLECTIONS AND IS REPORTED AS MEDICARE BAD DEBT.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>METHODIST HOSPITALS, INC. ASSESSES THE SERVICES NEEDED BASED UPON A REVIEW OF DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL FACTORS. BASED UPON THE DATA, THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS ARE THEN COMPARED TO THE SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED OR AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. METHODIST HOSPITAL ALSO HAD AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT PERFORMED TO DETERMINE THE HEALTH STATUS, BEHAVIORS, AND NEEDS FOR RESIDENTS IN THE HOSPITAL'S SERVICE AREAS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 3:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>METHODIST PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH A PAYMENT OPTIONS BROCHURE AND "FINANCIALLY CLEARS" PATIENTS PRIOR TO SERVICE DELIVERY. FINANCIAL CLEARANCE INVOLVES ESTIMATING THE PATIENT LIABILITY, EDUCATING THE PATIENT ABOUT INSURANCE BENEFITS AND OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES AND AGREEING TO A PLAN WITH THE PATIENT FOR HOW THAT LIABILITY WILL BE COVERED. SELF PAY PATIENTS ARE SCREENED FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PAYMENT SOURCES. IN ADDITION, METHODIST PUBLICIZES ON ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VARIOUS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PLANS THAT A PATIENT MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY APPLICATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>METHODIST HOSPITALS SERVES NORTHWEST INDIANA WITH THE PRIMARY GEOGRAPHIC AREA BEING SERVED AS LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA. PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA COMPRISES MOST OF THE SECONDARY SERVICE AREA. THE DEMOGRAPHIC AREA OF THE REGION IS VERY DIVERSE, RANGING FROM THE VERY AFFLUENT TO A SIGNIFICANT INDIGENT POPULATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 5:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>METHODIST HOSPITALS, INC. PROVIDES MONTHLY STROKE AND CANCER SCREENINGS, AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OFFERS: PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE SCREENINGS, WORKSHOPS, INTERNSHIPS FOR HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AND HOSTS VARIOUS SUPPORT GROUPS THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN ATTEND. THE MAJORITY OF THE GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS LIVE AND/OR WORK WITHIN METHODIST HOSPITALS'S SERVICE AREAS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 6:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>N/A</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATES</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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