NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC: Form 990, tax year 2015

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Organization
NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC (EIN 58-2078064)
Tax period
2015-10-01 to 2016-09-30
Filed
2017-08-15
IRS object ID
201742279349300619
Schema version
2015v3.0
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2017-08-15T08:26:47-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2016-09-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm EIN621517792PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Pershing Yoakley & Associates P CBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12220 Sutherland AveAddressLine1Txt
CityKnoxvilleCityNm
State AbbreviationTNStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP37919ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2015-10-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN582078064EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlNORTBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone7702196646PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1743 SPRING STREETAddressLine1Txt
CityGAINESVILLECityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP305013899ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonBrian D SteinesPersonNm
Person TitlecfoPersonTitleTxt
Phone7702196646PhoneNum
Signature2017-08-15SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonDeborah O ErnsbergerPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00364912PTIN
Phone8656730844PhoneNum
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2015TaxYr
Build TS2021-01-29 14:40:06ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerCarol BurrellPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1743 SPRING STREETAddressLine1Txt
CityGAINESVILLECityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP305013899ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$120,745,957GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.NGHS.COMWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1993FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateGALegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionNORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP (NGPG) IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH (SEE SCHEDULE O) OF OUR COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PHYSICIAN PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALTY AND URGENT CARE SERVICES.ActivityOrMissionDesc
Voting Members Governing Body15VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt
Voting Members Independent5VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee0TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers0TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$0TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm$0NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants$0PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$0CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$105,967,799PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$119,931,617CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income$0PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$196CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$934,133PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$809,629CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$106,901,932PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$120,741,442CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$0PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$0CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
PY Benefits Paid To Members$0PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$114,967,708PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$129,187,560CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense$0CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$39,378,819PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$38,651,986CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$154,346,527PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$167,839,546CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses-$47,444,595PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses-$47,098,104CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$29,464,012TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$28,238,197TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$10,754,153TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$13,979,066TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$18,709,859NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$14,259,131NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionWE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO through the PROVIsion of PHYSICIAN PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALTY AND URGENT CARE SERVICES.MissionDesc
Significant New Program Srvc0SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$166,295,574ExpenseAmt
Revenue$119,931,617RevenueAmt
DescNortheast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc. (NGPG) is a tax-exempt affiliate of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). NGPG is a multi-specialty group of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other clinical staff members serving the Northeast Georgia geographic service area at more than 40 locations. Services include primary care and a wide range of specialty services. **See Schedule O for Program Service Accomplishments Continuation**Desc
Total Program Service Expenses$166,295,574TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
Described In Section501c3Yes (1)DescribedInSection501c3Ind
Schedule B Required0ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying ActivitiesYes (1)LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Temp Or Permanent Endowments0TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other Sec0ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other Assets0ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other Liabilities0ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl Stmt0IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign Activities0ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To Org0MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To Individuals0MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities0FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
Grants To Organizations0GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To Individuals0GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt Bonds0TaxExemptBondsInd
Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans0EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd
PY Excess Benefit Trans0PYExcessBenefitTransInd
Loan Outstanding0LoanOutstandingInd
Grant To Related Person0GrantToRelatedPersonInd
Business Rln With Org MemYes (1)BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd
Business Rln With Fam MemYes (1)BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd
Business Rln With Officer Ent0BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd
Deductible Non Cash Contri0DeductibleNonCashContriInd
Deductible Art Contribution0DeductibleArtContributionInd
Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded Entity0DisregardedEntityInd
Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
Related Organization Ctrl Ent0RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org0TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd
Activities Conducted Prtshp0ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd
Schedule O RequiredYes (1)ScheduleORequiredInd
IRP Document0IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G0IRPDocumentW2GCnt
Employee0EmployeeCnt
Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit0UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Foreign Financial Account0ForeignFinancialAccountInd
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions0NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contributions0QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Form8282 Property Disposed Of0Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
Governing Body Voting Members15GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt
Independent Voting Member5IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business Rln0FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt Duties0DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org Documents0ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or StockholdersYes (1)MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board MembersYes (1)ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To ApprovaYes (1)DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (1)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing Address0OfficerMailingAddressInd
Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
Form990 Provided To Gvrn BodyYes (1)Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd
Conflict Of Interest PolicyYes (1)ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
Annual Disclosure Covered PrsnYes (1)AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd
Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (1)CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process OtherYes (1)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
States Where Copy Of Return Is FldGAStatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1LINDA D NICHOLSON VP FinanceCONTROLLERBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone7702196646PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1743 SPRING STREETAddressLine1Txt
CitygainesvilleCityNm
State AbbreviationGAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP305013899ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (42 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtOfficerOfficerIndAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeIndFormer Ofcr Director TrusteeFormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd
Andrew Green
Member, physician - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$785,251$31,178
Antonio Rios
Chairperson, Phys. Executive - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$332,436$56,906Yes (X)
Brent Hoffman
member1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Casey Graybeal
Member, physician - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$652,579$39,927
Denise Deal
Member1.00Yes (X)$0$0$01.00
Eric Bohn
Member, physician - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$349,247$77,393
Ernst Nieuwoudt
Member, physician - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$264,590$67,378
James Bailey
Member, physician - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$639,017$35,825
John Clifton Hastings
Member, physician - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$891,418$40,3921.00
Lorry Schrage
Member1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Monica Newton
Member, physician - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$317,265$24,550
Olivia Erbele Skey
Member1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Preston Bowen
Member1.00Yes (X)$0$0$01.00
Ron Lewis
Member, physician - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$641,362$40,234
Stephen Morgan
Member, physician - NGPG40.00Yes (X)$0$316,903$28,368
ANTHONY M HERDENER
VP & CFO - NGHS1.00$0$2,352,277$149,745Yes (X)40.00
Brenda Simpson
Chief Nursing Officer - NGMC1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)40.00
CAROL H BURRELL
president & CEO1.00$0$1,119,294$933,280Yes (X)40.00
Christopher Paravate
Chief Information Officer - NGHS1.00$0$296,006$51,251Yes (X)40.00
Deborah Weber
CHRO & VP Human Resources - NGHS1.00$0$298,876$56,978Yes (X)40.00
Elyse Gates
VP Revenue Cycle - NGHS1.00$0$183,437$8,354Yes (X)40.00
Howard T Walpole
VP Clinical Transformation - NGMC1.00$0$417,846$55,586Yes (X)40.00
John A Williamson
President - NGMC Braselton1.00$0$413,421$93,479Yes (X)40.00
John Turner
VP Post Acute Care - NGMC1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)40.00
Linda Nicholson
VP Finance/Controller - NGHS1.00$0$279,913$111,329Yes (X)40.00
Louis Smith Jr
President - NGMC Gainesville1.00$0$501,907$63,541Yes (X)40.00
Mary M Strand
VP Revenue Cycle - NGHS1.00$0$301,280$54,059Yes (X)40.00
Penny Vigneau
VP Heart & Vascular Services - NGMC1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)40.00
Randy Smith
Assoc. Chief Nursing Officer - NGMC1.00$0$167,935$6,035Yes (X)40.00
Roy Griffin Jr
VP Fin. Plan/Decision Supp. - NGHS1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)40.00
Samuel O Johnson
VP Medical Affairs & CMO - NGHS1.00$0$517,932$80,695Yes (X)40.00
Sonja F McLendon
VP Chief of Oper. Excellence - NGHS1.00$0$317,243$68,481Yes (X)40.00
Stephen Kelly
Chief Compliance Officer - NGHS1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)40.00
Tina Walden
VP Operations - NGPG40.00$0$207,401$42,998Yes (X)1.00
TRACY M VARDEMAN
VP Chief Strategy Executive - NGHS1.00$0$349,031$105,925Yes (X)40.00
Rosalie Wagner
Interim CAO/Pres. - NGPG (leased empl.)40.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
Alan Dan Winston
Physician - NGPG40.00$0$948,785$38,526Yes (X)
Arun Thankachan Jacob
physician - NGPG40.00$0$926,815$40,900Yes (X)
Cuong Nguyen
Physician - NGPG40.00$0$733,950$39,053Yes (X)
James Wolfe
physician - NGPG40.00$0$950,604$39,898Yes (X)
Philip Slack
Physician - NGPG40.00$0$691,419$38,083Yes (X)
Sherry Dorsey
Former VP Senior Phys Svcs. - NGHS0.00$0$198,504$5,206Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$0TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$17,363,944TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$2,525,553TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K252IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedYes (1)FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCdServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
Comphealth
PO Box 972651DallasTX75397Physician Fees and Staffing$1,781,439
AllScripts LLC
8529 Six Forks RoadRaleighNC27615Software Support and Claims Management$1,209,001
Joan Wellman & Associates Inc
1200 Fifth Ave 9th FloorSeattleWA98101Consulting$861,092
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc
24630 Network PlaceChicagoIL60673Software Support$845,358
Southwind - The Advisory Board Company
PO Box 79461BaltimoreMD21279Consulting and Interim Management$569,055
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K42CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
NET PATIENT REVENUE621400$118,286,263$118,286,263
OTHER OPERATING REVENUE900099$1,228,706$1,228,706
EHR/INCENTIVE REVENUE900099$416,648$416,648
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$119,931,617TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$811,527RealAmt

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$1,898RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$809,629RealAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$809,629TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$809,629ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$2,813OtherAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$2,617OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$196OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$196TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$196ExclusionAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$120,741,442TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$119,931,617RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$809,825ExclusionAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$539,837TotalAmt
Program Services$534,444ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,393ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$110,100,445TotalAmt
Program Services$109,000,542ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,099,903ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,547,077TotalAmt
Program Services$2,521,632ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$25,445ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,049,206TotalAmt
Program Services$9,948,814ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$100,392ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,950,995TotalAmt
Program Services$5,891,545ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$59,450ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$247,962TotalAmt
Program Services$245,485ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,477ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$7,295,439TotalAmt
Program Services$7,222,558ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$72,881ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$103,683TotalAmt
Program Services$102,647ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,036ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,330,498TotalAmt
Program Services$6,267,256ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$63,242ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$435,411TotalAmt
Program Services$431,061ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,350ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$611,048TotalAmt
Program Services$604,944ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$6,104ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,738,551TotalAmt
Program Services$2,711,193ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$27,358ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$405,887TotalAmt
Program Services$401,832ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,055ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
Medical Supplies$7,418,066$7,418,066
BAD DEBT EXPENSE$5,869,723$5,869,723
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE$1,853,272$1,834,758$18,514
SUPPLIES$1,249,025$1,236,547$12,478

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,093,421TotalAmt
Program Services$4,052,527ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$40,894ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$167,839,546TotalAmt
Program Services$166,295,574ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,543,972ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$121,921BOYAmt
EOY-$35,081EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$9,110,162BOYAmt
EOY$8,798,276EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$198,741BOYAmt
EOY$444,928EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$46,968,756LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$27,938,682LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$20,033,188BOYAmt
EOY$19,030,074EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$29,464,012BOYAmt
EOY$28,238,197EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,754,153BOYAmt
EOY$13,979,066EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,754,153BOYAmt
EOY$13,979,066EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$18,709,859BOYAmt
EOY$14,259,131EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$18,709,859BOYAmt
EOY$14,259,131EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$29,464,012BOYAmt
EOY$28,238,197EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$47,098,104ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$42,647,376OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
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 Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Supporting Organization509a3Yes (X)SupportingOrganization509a3Ind
Supporting Org Type2Yes (X)SupportingOrgType2Ind
Supported Organizations1SupportedOrganizationsCnt

Supported Org Information SupportedOrgInformationGrp

Supported Organization Name SupportedOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Northeast Georgia Medical Center IncBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN581694098EIN
Organization Type3OrganizationTypeCd
Governing Document ListedYes (1)GoverningDocumentListedInd
Support$0SupportAmt
Other Support$0OtherSupportAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Supported Organizations Total1SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt
Support Sum$0SupportSumAmt
Other Support Sum$0OtherSupportSumAmt

Form990 Sch A Supporting Org Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Listed By Name Governing DocYes (1)ListedByNameGoverningDocInd
Suprt Org No IRS Determination0SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd
Supported Org Section C4560SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind
Supported Org Not Organized US0SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd
Organization Change Suprt Org0OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd
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Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

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ExplanationThe Board of Directors of the parent, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc., holds the power to appoint the Board of Directors of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc. and Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc. This ensures control of the supported organization.ExplanationTxt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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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$24,681OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$24,681TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

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Form And Line ReferencePart II-B, Line 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationNortheast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc. pays membership dues to several professional and trade associations such as: -American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -American Academy of Family Physicians -American Academy of Neurology -American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons -American Academy of Physician Assistants -American Association of Neuroscience Nurses -American Association of Nurse Practitioners -American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology -American College of Healthcare Executives -American College of Osteopathic Gynecologists -American College of Osteopathic Surgeons -American College of Physicians -American Medical Association -American Medical Group Association -American Society for Anesthesiologists -American Society for Radiation Oncology -American Society of Breast Surgeons -American Society of Radiologic Technologists -Georgia Association of Physician Assistants -Georgia Hospital Association -Georgia Obstetrical and Gynecological Society -Georgia Society of Anesthesiology -Hall County Medical Society -Infectious Diseases Society of America -Medical Association of Georgia -Society for Vascular Surgery -Society of Thoracic Surgeons A portion of these dues is designated for lobbying activities by these organizations.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Land LandGrp

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Other Cost Or Other Basis$3,448,896OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$3,448,896BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

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Other Cost Or Other Basis$19,319,042OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$11,128,936DepreciationAmt
Book Value$8,190,106BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

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Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,178,903OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$941,688DepreciationAmt
Book Value$237,215BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

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Other Cost Or Other Basis$20,781,539OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$14,866,925DepreciationAmt
Book Value$5,914,614BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

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Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,240,376OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,001,133DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,239,243BookValueAmt
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Total Book Value Land Buildings$19,030,074TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

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Form And Line ReferencePart X, Line 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationNortheast Georgia Health System, Inc. (NGHS), Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc., The Medical Center Foundation, Inc., and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc. are classified as organizations exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The income for The Heart Center passes through to NGHS, which is tax exempt. As such, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Northeast Georgia Health Partners, LLC is a taxable entity and accounts for income taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740). At September 30, 2016, management does not believe the System holds any uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition or disclosure under ASC 740. It is the System's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters as an operating expense.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (31 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
Andrew Green
Member, physician - NGPG$0$764,686$0$1,425$0$19,140$0$9,275$0$21,903$0$816,429$0$0
Antonio Rios
Chairperson, Phys. Executive - NGPG$0$308,486$0$23,367$0$583$0$37,984$0$18,922$0$389,342$0$0
Casey Graybeal
Member, physician - NGPG$0$629,677$0$0$0$22,902$0$9,275$0$30,652$0$692,506$0$0
Eric Bohn
Member, physician - NGPG$0$347,232$0$0$0$2,015$0$51,849$0$25,544$0$426,640$0$0
Ernst Nieuwoudt
Member, physician - NGPG$0$263,922$0$0$0$668$0$40,427$0$26,951$0$331,968$0$0
James Bailey
Member, physician - NGPG$0$561,699$0$100$0$77,218$0$9,275$0$26,550$0$674,842$0$0
John Clifton Hastings
Member, physician - NGPG$0$869,016$0$0$0$22,402$0$9,275$0$31,117$0$931,810$0$0
Monica Newton
Member, physician - NGPG$0$298,676$0$0$0$18,589$0$9,275$0$15,275$0$341,815$0$0
Ron Lewis
Member, physician - NGPG$0$620,740$0$0$0$20,622$0$9,275$0$30,959$0$681,596$0$0
Stephen Morgan
Member, physician - NGPG$0$316,159$0$0$0$744$0$7,875$0$20,493$0$345,271$0$0
ANTHONY M HERDENER
VP & CFO - NGHS$0$421,336$0$1,878,616$0$52,325$0$130,178$0$19,567$0$2,502,022$0$1,878,616
CAROL H BURRELL
president & CEO$0$835,604$0$246,628$0$37,062$0$914,904$0$18,376$0$2,052,574$0$0
Christopher Paravate
Chief Information Officer - NGHS$0$265,225$0$29,639$0$1,142$0$24,718$0$26,533$0$347,257$0$0
Deborah Weber
CHRO & VP Human Resources - NGHS$0$236,838$0$40,434$0$21,604$0$39,086$0$17,892$0$355,854$0$0
Elyse Gates
VP Revenue Cycle - NGHS$0$160,034$0$23,103$0$300$0$6,410$0$1,944$0$191,791$0$0
Howard T Walpole
VP Clinical Transformation - NGMC$0$310,806$0$81,881$0$25,159$0$44,476$0$11,110$0$473,432$0$0
John A Williamson
President - NGMC Braselton$0$301,420$0$91,577$0$20,424$0$70,174$0$23,305$0$506,900$0$28,402
Linda Nicholson
VP Finance/Controller - NGHS$0$199,914$0$57,977$0$22,022$0$87,735$0$23,594$0$391,242$0$19,282
Louis Smith Jr
President - NGMC Gainesville$0$382,087$0$101,948$0$17,872$0$42,524$0$21,017$0$565,448$0$0
Mary M Strand
VP Revenue Cycle - NGHS$0$247,051$0$50,033$0$4,196$0$36,706$0$17,353$0$355,339$0$0
Randy Smith
Assoc. Chief Nursing Officer - NGMC$0$155,207$0$11,034$0$1,694$0$3,116$0$2,919$0$173,970$0$0
Samuel O Johnson
VP Medical Affairs & CMO - NGHS$0$391,963$0$103,067$0$22,902$0$57,445$0$23,250$0$598,627$0$40,098
Sonja F McLendon
VP Chief of Oper. Excellence - NGHS$0$264,449$0$51,483$0$1,311$0$42,277$0$26,204$0$385,724$0$0
Tina Walden
VP Operations - NGPG$0$177,101$0$23,409$0$6,891$0$27,615$0$15,383$0$250,399$0$0
TRACY M VARDEMAN
VP Chief Strategy Executive - NGHS$0$269,861$0$58,938$0$20,232$0$82,254$0$23,671$0$454,956$0$23,230
Alan Dan Winston
Physician - NGPG$0$929,075$0$0$0$19,710$0$9,275$0$29,251$0$987,311$0$0
Arun Thankachan Jacob
physician - NGPG$0$882,789$0$25,000$0$19,026$0$9,275$0$31,625$0$967,715$0$0
Cuong Nguyen
Physician - NGPG$0$714,810$0$0$0$19,140$0$9,275$0$29,778$0$773,003$0$0
James Wolfe
physician - NGPG$0$927,702$0$0$0$22,902$0$9,275$0$30,623$0$990,502$0$0
Philip Slack
Physician - NGPG$0$688,797$0$0$0$2,622$0$9,275$0$28,808$0$729,502$0$0
Sherry Dorsey
Former VP Senior Phys Svcs. - NGHS$0$22,456$0$0$0$176,048$0$820$0$4,386$0$203,710$0$0

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Form And Line ReferencePart I, Lines 4a-bFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSherry Dorsey was employed by Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. from October 2013 until August 2015. Ms. Dorsey was hired to serve as Vice President of Senior Physician Services. During 2015, Ms. Dorsey was paid severance of $160,623 based on the terms of her employment contract. Anthony Herdener is the Chief Financial Officer of Northeast Georgia Health System and has served the system since August 1995. During 2015, Mr. Herdener received a distribution from the 457(f) executive retirement plan consistent with the vesting terms of the plan. The distribution of $1,878,616 is reflected on Schedule J, Part II, Column (B)(ii) and Column (F). The 2015 distribution includes all contributions to the plan as well as associated earnings on contributions that occurred over the last twenty years. Annual contributions to the 457(f) executive retirement plan were computed based on Mr. Herdener's age, length of employment, and current position with Northeast Georgia Health System. The distribution was pursuant to Mr. Herdener's elections and in compliance with the plan document and provisions under Section 409A. The 457(f) plan for executives is consistent with market requirements, fair market evaluations and, due to the at risk nature of the plan, promotes retention of key executives which is the case with Mr. Herdener's twenty-two year tenure with Northeast Georgia Health System. Part I, Line 4b - Employer Contribution to 457(f) executive retirement benefit plan Anthony M. Herdener $ 52,097 Tracy M. Vardeman $ 32,161 Linda Nicholson $ 24,002 Carol H. Burrell $ 851,311 Samuel O. Johnson $ 48,170 John A. Williamson $ 37,802 Mary M. Strand $ 29,281 Sonja McLendon $ 33,002 Christopher Paravate $ 19,251 Deborah Weber $ 30,147 Howard T. Walpole $ 35,201 Louis Smith, Jr. $ 33,249 Carol H. Burrell, President and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc., began her career at Northeast Georgia Health System in 1999. She was promoted to President and CEO in July 2011. Her first full year as CEO was completed in 2012 which is reflected in her pay and deferred compensation. The contribution to the 457(f) executive retirement plan on her behalf for 2015 ($851,311) was computed based on her age, length of employment, and current position with Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Employer Payment from 457(f) Plan (Including vested earnings on previously reported compensation): Tracy M. Vardeman $ 24,234 John A. Williamson $ 29,629 Linda Nicholson $ 20,115 Samuel O. Johnson $ 41,831ExplanationTxt

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp (3 entries)

Relationship DescriptionRelationshipDescriptionTxtTransactionTransactionAmtTransactionTransactionDescSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenuesInd
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN FAMILY MEDICINE LLC
Eric Bohn, M.D., Board Member of NGPG$240,229Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc. pays fair market rent to Chestnut Mountain Family Medicine, LLC0
Jennifer Nicholson
Daughter of Linda Nicholson, Officer of NGPG$44,241Jennifer Nicholson is employed by Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc.0
Wylie Newton
Husband of Monica Newton, Board Member of NGPG$365,345Wylie Newton is employed by Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc.0

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (14 entries)

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Form 990, Part III, Line 4a, Program Service Accomplishments:Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) provides a comprehensive range of acute care and specialty services through two campuses: a 100-bed hospital in Braselton and a 557-bed regional referral hospital in Gainesville. NGMC serves the area's low-income, uninsured, underinsured and other vulnerable populations. NGMC Gainesville serves as the regional safety net hospital, with approximately half of its patients coming from outside of Hall County. As a not-for-profit hospital, NGMC reinvests all funds in excess of operating expenses into healthcare services for the community. The Medical Center receives no tax revenue from Hall or other counties served, and services are funded by revenue generated from operations. Located in Georgia's fastest growing region, the 66-year-old hospital has expanded considerably in recent years to meet demand, investing a quarter of a billion dollars to update its aging plant in Gainesville and another $200 million-plus to build the new NGMC Braselton campus and expanding its services to include obstetrics and radiation therapy. NGMC Gainesville is rated as the #1 hospital in Georgia and #2 in the Nation for Overall Hospital Care (according to the 2015 study by CareChex) and among only twenty large community hospitals named to Truven Healthcare's list of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals. NGMC provided charity care to Hall County residents at a cost of $17.2 million in 2016 with another $13.8 million provided to regional residents outside Hall County. NGMC receives no local tax revenue from Hall County (or any counties served in Region 2) to support operations or care provided to indigent residents, unlike a number of not-for-profit hospitals. The Medical Center's charity care policy provides financial assistance up to 300% of the poverty level, double the amount generally provided by other hospitals across the State. The hospital is a key participant and fiscal sponsor in programs aimed at treating low-income and uninsured patients, including the Good News Clinics, the largest free health care clinic in Georgia, and Health Access Initiative (HAI), a local service that matches financially eligible patients to specialty physicians and provides access to care, among other services. Additionally: - Since 2000, NGMC has provided nearly three times the amount of indigent and charity care set forth in requirements by the Georgia Department of Community Health for successful passage of a certificate of need for new services, and, unlike many Georgia not-for-for profit hospitals held to the same requirements, NGMC does not receive tax funding from its local county to help fund indigent care to area residents. - NGMC is the primary hospital for low-income patients in Gainesville-Hall County and throughout the region in counties such as Banks, Dawson, and White, where many key medical specialties are not available.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4aNGMC is number 11 in top hospitals for net uncompensated care ($42.3 M) provided in Georgia based on State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016 Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF) Total Hospital Specific Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Limits; many of the hospitals on the list received local tax dollars, while NGMC did not. NGMC serves as a financial engine for the local economy. In 2015 (latest numbers available), the hospital surpassed the $1 billion mark in local and state economic impact for the sixth consecutive year, according to a report by the Georgia Hospital Association, which applied an economic multiplier to the hospital's direct expenditures to account for the "ripple" effect the hospital's spending has on other sectors of the local and state economies. The report found that through its economic impact, the hospital sustained nearly 12,000 full-time jobs throughout the region and the state in 2015. Under the Internal Revenue Code, a tax-exempt organization, classified as a 501(c)(3) charity, is required to: have a mission that will benefit its community; reinvest all surplus funds in the organization in a way that benefits the community; compensate executives, contractors and other employees in accordance to fair market value; remain accountable to the community; refrain from participating in political campaigns for or against candidates and/or lobby as a substantial part of its activities; and, remain financially accountable to the community by not allowing any portion of its net earnings to benefit any private shareholder or individual. As a not-for-profit hospital, NGMC carries additional responsibilities, as established by the IRS in 1965: - Operate a full-time emergency room that is available to all people, regardless of their ability to pay; - NGMC operates the 2nd busiest ER in Georgia (according to the 2015 Annual Hospital Questionnaire Survey). In FY16, more than 20% of all NGMC's emergency room visits were made by self-pay patients. - Provide non-emergency services to anyone able to pay; - Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. (NGHS) provides high quality, advanced specialty and primary healthcare services to the Northeast Georgia community, serving almost 900,000 people in more than 15 counties. In FY16, NGMC's payor mix was 58% Medicare/Medicaid, 33% commercial insurance and 9% self-pay. - Participate in Medicaid and Medicare programs; - 58% of patients served by NGMC in FY16 were Medicaid and Medicare patients. - Create a governing board that is representative of the community it serves; - More than 80 community members are actively involved in governance through NGHS, NGMC and other subsidiary boards and committees. - Allow medical staff privileges to any professional who is qualified and applies; - NGMC has a medical staff of more than 700 physicians representing numerous advanced specialties such as gynecologic oncology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, critical care medicine, surgical trauma, neonatology and perinatology. - Reinvest surplus funds in operations. - As not-for-profit organizations, the revenue generated by NGMC and its parent organization, NGHS, above operating expenses is reinvested into the community. Examples include construction of new medical facilities, such as the new hospital in Braselton offering 24/7 emergency room services not previously available to local residents; investments in advanced medical technology such as robotic surgical systems and state of the art radiation therapy equipment; and development of the only Level 2 Trauma Center in northeast Georgia. - NGMC participates in the Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF), a 20-year-old program that expands Medicaid eligibility and services, supports rural health care facilities that serve the medically indigent and funds primary health care programs for medically indigent Georgians. Georgia's Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program is funded through the ICTF, and assists hospitals and other health providers that care for high proportions of Medicaid, uninsured and/or low-income patients. In 2016, NGMC received $4.8 million in net funds allocated through the Medicaid DSH ICTF program to partially offset a financial loss of $42.3 million in costs the Medical Center incurred treating uninsured and Medicaid patients. In addition, NGMC received $3.9 million in net funds allocated through the Medicaid Upper Payment Limit (UPL) program to adjust Medicaid payments upward to match Medicare payment levels. NGMC values cooperative efforts with community organizations and other healthcare providers to improve the health status of area residents. NGMC demonstrates this through many partnerships ranging from serving as lead agency of the Safe Kids Coalition of Gainesville-Hall County, to partnering with other organizations such as Good News Clinics and the Public Health Department to reach at-risk populations in need of healthcare. In FY16, over $6 million was provided in community benefit programs/outreach. Community education was provided through free community lectures, various support groups and the semi-annual health magazine, Communicare. NGMC also offered several community education seminars in 2016 on topics ranging from health and nutrition to women's health education and more. What Drives NGMC's Community Health Improvement Activities? NGMC, with input from the community, completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2016. The assessment focused mainly on the needs of the community's most vulnerable populations, particularly those with low-incomes who are uninsured. Input from the community was gathered through focus groups and interviews. Focus group participants and interviewees included community leaders, public health experts, and those representing the needs of minority, underserved, and indigent populations. Input was also received from an internal NGMC board level workgroup and senior leadership who validated, refined, and expanded the list of health needs NGMC will address. The study culminated in the identification of the following 5 priority health needs across the region: Septicemia, Access to Care, Diabetes, Cancer, and Injury. Go to www.nghs.com/community-benefit-library#chna for more information and full reports.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4aThe following contains highlights of community benefit activities provided by NGMC in FY16, often partnering with other organizations and individuals in the community: Partnering to Reach the Uninsured: NGMC works cooperatively with other area healthcare providers to care for all area residents, particularly the indigent population. Partners include, but are not limited to, NGMC, the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Primary Care Clinic at Hall County Health Department, the Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, The Longstreet Clinic, Good News Clinics (indigent clinic), Medlink (federally qualified health center), as well as physicians. Good News Clinics (GNC): NGMC provides funding to GNC that helps provide medications, medical supplies and other support for GNC - the largest free clinic in Georgia. Founded in 1992, GNC is a Christian ministry that provides medical and dental care to the indigent and uninsured population at no charge. Forty-six physicians, 12 mid-level providers and 44 dentists volunteer to treat patients at GNC. In addition, 340 specialist physicians volunteer to treat patients in their offices through referrals from GNC, NGPG Primary Care Clinic at the Hall County Health Department and physicians in Hall County. In FY16, over $500,000 was donated to help GNC provide care to indigent patients who were at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines and did not qualify for other programs. Clinical professionals from NGMC staff a Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic at GNC, as well as a cardiology clinic. This project has been extremely successful, holding a 30-day hospital readmissions rate of zero in 2016. Additional health screenings are provided to vulnerable populations at GNC such as prostate screenings. Other services provided include a seizure clinic and diabetes education and management, and there is a registered dietician on staff who helps patients with lifestyle modifications required for management of Heart Failure, Diabetes and weight loss. NGPG Primary Care Clinic at the Hall County Health Department: NGMC funds and staffs a primary care clinic at the Hall County Health Department to improve access to primary healthcare services for low-income people in our community. In FY16, NGMC contributed over $1,000,000 to fund this clinic. Prenatal Care Program at the Health Department: NGMC partners with The Longstreet Clinic to improve birth outcomes by increasing early prenatal care for low-income, uninsured and under-insured pregnant women via the Health Department's primary care clinic. Yearly cost to NGMC is approximately $200,000. Indigent Patient Fund: At NGMC, financial assistance is provided for indigent patients to obtain urgently needed discharge medications and transportation. Individuals eligible for these funds are patients whose needs cannot be met through primary insurance, their own personal funds, government programs or other charitable services. This helps to ensure medication compliance and maximize conditions for recovery and recuperation. The Medical Center Foundation provides funding for this. Charity Care: NGMC's charity care policy removes barriers for low-income populations within our service area beginning with free, medically necessary care for patients whose gross family income is 0 to 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) adjusted for family size. Further, patients from our service area, whose FPL is from 151 to 300%, may qualify for an adjustment equivalent to the hospital's Medicare reimbursement rate plus an additional 40% discount to the Medicare reimbursement rate. Total Charity Care Cost for FY16: $31 million - $17.2 million for Hall County; $13.8 million for regional residents NGMC Volunteers: In FY16, 722 NGMC volunteers contributed 70,690 volunteer hours, equivalent to 42 full time employees and a value of $1.6 million to the organization. While these figures are not included in the quantitative portion of the community benefit report, they show the depth of support the community gives NGMC. 138 teens participated in the Teen Volunteer Program in 2016. The teens represented 28 different schools within the area. Encouraging Medical Volunteering: NGMC provides information at physician orientation to encourage physicians to step up to volunteer opportunities through local free clinics (GNC in Gainesville and Helping Hand Clinic in Cleveland) as well as Health Access. NGPG also encourages physicians to give their time volunteering at these locations. Through various physician leadership councils, NGMC's Cancer Services Program encourages its physicians to actively participate in community outreach, including educational seminars, screenings, cancer prevention opportunities and other outreach with the purpose of improving patient care, quality, access and programmatic excellence of cancer services within the community. Financial Navigators: NGMC has financial assistance counselors who help patients become insured, be it through Medicaid, PeachCare or other programs. This team focuses on being advocates for uninsured and under-insured patients, aiding them in finding viable means to access care. They find the best solutions for helping patients apply for Medicaid or disability, accessing healthcare exchanges or processing charity applications when appropriate. Patient Navigators: NGMC also has a cancer patient navigation program. This program provides cancer patients with guidance throughout their cancer journey, and they are seen as a "living resource directory" for patients. Partnering in the Community NGMC is actively involved in Vision 2030 (www.Vision2030.org). This community-wide program is sponsored by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and participation is open to everyone in the community. An NGMC employee currently chairs on the board of Vision 2030 which focuses on the creation of a culture of community wellness, the support and maintenance of lifelong learning, the building of an economy around emerging life sciences, the encouragement of innovative growth/infrastructure development, and the promotion of cultural integration. NGMC is also an active partner on other chamber committees such as the Healthcare Committee and the Health Initiative Consortium. NGMC is also a partner in HALLmark, which is a community investment plan that addresses economic development, education, government and community development through partnership. Members of NGMC's bariatric service line also serve on Hall County School System's Wellness Council. A NGMC representative serves on Hall County Family Connection (HCFC). HCFC adopted Teen Pregnancy Prevention and community-wide resource mapping in partnership with United Way as its two focus areas for the next two years. HCFC is a collaborative which serves as the local decision-making body, bringing community partners together to develop, implement and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing the children and families in our county. Its vision is that every child has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential for good health, be secure from abuse and neglect and become a literate, productive, economically self-sufficient member of our community. The mission of HCFC is to identify and monitor areas of community concern and to mobilize the community and its resources in a common effort to develop solutions.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4aThe Medical Center Foundation (MCF) Raises Funds to Benefit the Community. The MCF is the fundraising arm of NGMC and raises funds to improve the health of the community. The Foundation's operating expenses are supported by NGMC so that donated funds can be used to support NGMC projects and community health improvement initiatives. Following are items of interest to note: - Since 1997, approximately $3.5 million has been raised for community health improvement projects through The Medical Center Open. - The 2015 Medical Center Open Golf Tournament raised $281,881 for the Medical Association of Georgia Foundation's 'Think About It' Campaign, and 100% of proceeds will benefit the campaign's Project DAN (Deaths Avoided by Naloxone), which is designed to reduce widespread drug abuse and specifically reduce deaths from opioid overdose. - Through the employee giving club known as W.A.T.C.H. (We Are Targeting Community Healthcare), members have donated more than $7.8 million to support the Healthy Journey Campaign since the program's inception in 1999. Investing in Our Youth Safe Kids Coalition Works to Keep Kids Safe: The Gainesville-Hall County Safe Kids Coalition, led by NGMC, is part of Safe Kids Worldwide, the first and only national organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury, which is the nation's number one killer of children ages 14 and under. This program provides affordable safety equipment such as car seats, bike helmets, and life jackets to area children in need. Working with a coalition made up of law enforcement, area schools, community volunteers and others, Safe Kids provides educational materials and programs that teach children and their parents how to avoid accidents and injuries. Safe Kids continued the work of injury prevention for families in the Hall County community in 2016 thanks to the support of MCF and the Healthy Journey Campaign. In FY16, members of the Gainesville-Hall County Safe Kids Coalition provided over 300 programs and events that reached an estimated 50,000 children and their family members, teachers and caregivers. Through these programs, over 5,000 safety devices were distributed to families who were in need of them. Education and Support for Seniors Getting Older and Better Workshop: Over 300 people participated in the Getting Older and Better Workshop held in September at both Gainesville and Braselton locations. This event was sponsored by The Medical Center Auxiliary, provided by NGMC and featured the topic, "Joint Health and Falls Prevention." Featured speakers were Gregory Woods, M.D., from NGPG, Jeffery Garrett, M.D. from The Longstreet Clinic, and Donna Lee, Outreach Coordinator from NGMC Trauma Services. NGMC has provided a significant donation for a non-profit, volunteer run transportation program serving Hall County senior adults, called iTNLanier, which is being spearheaded by the Wisdom Project. The service provides personal, cost effective transport services to the elderly. iTNLanier is a pre-affiliate of iTNAmerica, a national organization with 27 chapters providing thousands of rides daily to senior citizens. Support of Community Efforts to Improve Health NGMC employees are very active in the community, volunteering at GNC, in their churches on mission trips and for community agencies such as the Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity. When it comes to supporting MCF's employee giving club, W.A.T.C.H., over 3,400 employees donated about $550,000 in 2016. Relay for Life, American Heart Walk, and March for Babies: NGMC employees turned out in full force for community events such as the American Heart Walk, March of Dimes' WalkAmerica and American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, averaging participation of 200 employees per event. Blood Drives: In FY16, NGMC hosted 25 drives, resulting in 437 donors and over 359 pints of blood. Employees Lead the Way, United Way Pacesetter & More: NGHS employees contributed over $100,000 to United Way as a Pacesetter Company. Two NGMC employees serve on the United Way Board. Training and Education for Healthcare Professionals: NGMC continues to serve as a "pipeline" to help get more qualified people interested in healthcare positions and help provide training and education to students. This training and education is done through a variety of avenues from job shadowing to the nurse extern program and pharmacy residency program as well as significant support to Foothills Area Health Education Centers.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4aNGMC Provides Health Information & Support: The Fraser Resource Center and Health Sciences Library at NGMC serves the health information needs of the community. The library is located on the Medical Center campus in Gainesville. Consumers, patients and their family members have access to credible resources relating to medical symptoms, conditions and treatments both at the library and also via links on NGMC's website (www.nghs.com/library). The Resource Center encourages visitors to make healthy choices and become active, informed partners in their healthcare. In keeping with guidelines for community benefit reporting, NGMC did not include quantitative data on the following programs/projects, but it does meet health needs in the community identified via the 2016 (the most recent) CHNA and warrant inclusion in this summary. Patient-Centered Medical Neighborhood: NGHS has been selected as one of 15 communities in the nation to establish a patient-centered medical neighborhood (PCMN) as part of a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Innovation Challenge Grant. The PCMN builds on the concept of a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) by connecting acute-care hospitals, specialty and sub-specialty practices and other community health resources with primary care providers in order to drive higher quality, provide more affordable care and ensure a positive patient experience. The first step in this three-year project was to build strong medical home practices. Partnering with NGPG and other community practices, this project is designed to provide more individualized care to patients. A medical home is a concept of care - not a building, a house or a hospital. The goal of the medical home model is to better coordinate care through primary care practices with hospitals, medical specialties and other community health services to support a more fully-integrated approach to care. Being cared for in a Patient Centered Medical Home means NGPG's healthcare providers will work with patients to help understand their total healthcare needs and connect them with community and other resources to help meet their individualized needs. A partnership is developed between the patient, the personal primary care physician and other members of the healthcare team, and there is a key focus on encouraging patients to participate in their care. SANE program: NGMC provides a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program which provides nurses special training in rape crisis, trial time with a District Attorney and training with law enforcement and a pediatrician's office. NGMC employs nurses who have specialized training to complete the Sexual Assault Nurse Exam and provide specialized care for patients who are victims of sexual assault. This program is not a requirement of hospitals and is also not provided at all hospitals throughout the state.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4aOrganization Overview NGHS is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 600 physicians, the residents of northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state's finest and most comprehensive medical services. The Health System offers a full range of healthcare services through NGMC with two hospital campuses, one in Braselton and one in Gainesville. NGMC is rated among the top 10% in the nation, by CareChex. CareChex also recognizes NGMC as Georgia's #1 hospital for heart care, women's care and pulmonary care. NGMC also provides long term care through two centers in Gainesville and mental health and substance abuse treatment through a freestanding inpatient center. The Health System's services extend throughout the Northeast Georgia region through urgent care centers, outpatient rehabilitation centers offering physical, speech and occupational therapy, a satellite cancer treatment center and several multi-specialty medical office buildings. Through NGPG, residents in Northeast Georgia have close access to primary care as well as a host of medical specialties through more than 250 providers at more than 50 locations. Led by volunteer boards made up of community leaders, the Health System serves almost 800,000 people in more than 13 counties across Northeast Georgia. As a not-for-profit health system, all revenue generated above operating expenses is returned to the community through improved services and innovative programs. NGMC's Charity Care Policy supports the provision of care for indigent patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Special Notes NGMC uses the precepts outlined in "A Guide for Planning and Reporting Community Benefit," provided by the Catholic Health Association of The United States and VHA, Inc. The guide's purpose is to help not-for-profit mission-driven healthcare organizations develop, enhance and report on their community benefit programs. Community Benefit Definition: Program or activity must address a demonstrated community need, and seek to address at least one of the following community benefit objectives: - improve access - enhance population health - advance generalizable knowledge - relieve government burden to improve health The program or activity must: - primarily benefit the community rather than the organization - result in measurable expense to the organization If the program or activity is provided primarily for marketing purposes, standard practice expected of all hospitals (such as activities required for accreditation, licensure, or to participate in Medicare) or is primarily for employees (not including interns, residents and fellows) and/or affiliated physicians, it is not community benefit. For more information, contact Christy Moore, Manager, Community Health Improvement, at (770) 219-8097 or go to www.nghs.com.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. is the sole member of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7aSix members of the Board of Directors of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc. are appointed by the Board of Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. - a related 501(c)(3) organization. Four other members serve on the board by virtue of their office at Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. The remaining board members are elected by physicians employed by the organization.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7bSix members of the Board of Directors of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Inc. are appointed by the Board of Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. - a related 501(c)(3) organization. Four other members serve on the board by virtue of their office at Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. The remaining board members are elected by physicians employed by the organization.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11Information for the Form 990 was provided to an independent certified public accountant for preparation of return. After the return was prepared, it was reviewed by senior financial management. The 990 is made available to members of the board prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cBoard members are required to complete a conflict of interest questionnaire annually. Employees attest to their understanding and reporting/disclosure requirements at hire and annually. Compliance is monitored continuously throughout the year by the board.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15The compensation committee of the Northeast Georgia Health System Board (NGHS Board) has developed and installed compensation policies and procedures that seek to further the purpose of NGHS and affiliates and the importance of these policies to attract and retain key employees. The compensation committee is composed of voting directors who are not employees of NGHS. All decisions of the compensation committee are reviewed and ratified by the NGHS Board. The committee's methodology and approach incorporates both qualitative and quantitative considerations, which are reflected in the committee's determinations concerning key employee compensation and the specific components thereof. The compensation decisions of the committee are described below as to each of the three categories. Base Salary Annual base salaries are set at market competitive levels with healthcare systems of a similar size and complexity from throughout the country. Specifically, the committee considers peer group comparisons from survey data for other health systems, recommendations from an independent compensation consultant, recommendations on ranges and placement from the CEO, and individual performance assessments for each position. In each instance the committee members reach a consensus based on the combination of available information, and the committee sets a base salary level for each key employee. Performance Based Variable Compensation Numerous performance goals are quantitative in nature, resulting in a performance based variable compensation component that is weighted toward attaining NGHS Board-approved goals and objectives. Annual goals and objectives are established through a formal planning process involving board and community members. The board approves these goals and objectives at the beginning of each year. Officers and key employees receive cash awards as a formula driven percentage of base salary levels based on achievement and predetermined individual objectives. Benefits and Retention Programs Benefit categories and amounts are determined by a comparison process similar to determining base salaries with positions and organizations similar to NGHS. Included in benefits are retirement programs to enhance retention and progress toward long-term goals within NGHS' mission.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19Financial statements and statistics are filed quarterly with Digital Assurance Certification, LLC (DAC Bond). DAC Bond serves as a disclosure dissemination agent for issuers of municipal bonds electronically posting and transmitting information to repositories and investors. All other items are available upon request.
Form 990, Part XI, line 9:Intercompany Forgiveness 42,647,376.

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