PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER INC: Form 990, tax year 2014

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Organization
PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER INC (EIN 22-1487278)
Tax period
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31
Filed
2015-11-16
IRS object ID
201533209349307378
Schema version
2014v5.0
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2015-11-16T12:20:20-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2014-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Address Line1465 South St Ste 200AddressLine1Txt
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Tax Period Begin2014-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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In Care Of% JOHN CALANDRIELLO FHFMA CPInCareOfNm
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Preparer PersonAnthony J PanicoPreparerPersonNm
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Gross Receipts$153,636,982GrossReceiptsAmt
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ANDREW HOROWITZ
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KEVIN O'CONNOR
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LEONARD LAURICELLA
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SAMIR R AMIN MD
TRUSTEE1.00.0Yes (X)$1,450$0$0
AIDA CAPO MD
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ALEXANDER DURAN
TRUSTEE1.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
THOMAS M EASTWICK
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PATRICIA M FULLER
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BRUCE J MARKOWITZ
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JOHN C MEDITZ
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CONSTANTINE POTAMIANOS ESQ
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JEFFREY RASKIN MD
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DENNIS ROBINSON
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LILLIAN SONNENSCHEIN
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RICHARD TURNER
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THOMAS M VENINO JR ESQ
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JOHN CALANDRIELLO CPA
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DAVID BERKOWITZ
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RUBEN D FERNANDEZ
VP; NURSING55.00.0Yes (X)$362,806$0$39,244
DONNA CAHILL
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EURICE R ROJAS
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SURESH RAINA MD
VP; CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER55.00.0Yes (X)$412,674$0$16,107
JOSEPH BURT
VP; EXEC. DIRECTOR FOUNDATION55.00.0Yes (X)$215,793$0$31,030
SANTOSH RAINA MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR55.00.0$380,373$0$18,140Yes (X)
QI ZHANG MD
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JOAN MOZEIKA
DIRECTOR55.00.0$195,206$0$51,308Yes (X)
FAY SPRAGLEY
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LORNA R SCHNEIDER
CLINICAL COORDINATOR55.00.0$178,608$0$26,665Yes (X)
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BRESCIA MIGLIACCIO MD
1131 WASHINGTON STREETHOBOKENNJ07030MEDICAL$1,039,575
PALISADES MEDICAL HOSPITALIST GROUP
15 SLEEPY HOLLOW LANEPRINCETON JUNCTIONNJ08550MEDICAL$759,290
PALISADES EMR CONSULTANT
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RESTORIX HEALTH
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PHYSICIAN BILLINGS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE
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Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembersGrp

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Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

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Occupancy OccupancyGrp

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Travel TravelGrp

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Interest InterestGrp

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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES$14,430,798$12,987,718$1,443,080$0
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE$4,207,539$3,786,785$420,754
DATA PROCESSING$1,501,138$1,351,024$150,114
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS$883,515$795,164$88,351

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,047,906TotalAmt
Program Services$943,115ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$104,791ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$147,534,996TotalAmt
Program Services$132,781,496ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$14,753,500ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXInd

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

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

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$9,427,789BOYAmt
EOY$7,120,341EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$594,180BOYAmt
EOY$188,062EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,795,565BOYAmt
EOY$17,171,420EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

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

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

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

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

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

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,099,912BOYAmt
EOY$2,254,051EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$808,075BOYAmt
EOY$705,999EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$149,834,922LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$111,992,720LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$33,150,476BOYAmt
EOY$37,842,202EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

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

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

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

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$46,936,676BOYAmt
EOY$38,338,906EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

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

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,308,693BOYAmt
EOY$12,026,950EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$112,121,366BOYAmt
EOY$115,647,931EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$17,879,809BOYAmt
EOY$21,891,882EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

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

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

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

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$38,201,404BOYAmt
EOY$37,337,964EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

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

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

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

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,201,905BOYAmt
EOY$1,203,894EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

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

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$61,906,707BOYAmt
EOY$83,582,751EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$120,189,825BOYAmt
EOY$144,016,491EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-$8,362,957BOYAmt
EOY-$28,463,058EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$200,000BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$94,498BOYAmt
EOY$94,498EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-$8,068,459BOYAmt
EOY-$28,368,560EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$112,121,366BOYAmt
EOY$115,647,931EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$6,101,986ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$336,087NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$26,066,000OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

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

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

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

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Belongs Afflt GrpYes (X)OrganizationBelongsAffltGrpInd
Total Grassroots LobbyingTotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp
Total Direct LobbyingTotalDirectLobbyingGrp
Total Lobbying ExpendTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
Other Exempt Purpose ExpendOtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Total Exempt Purpose ExpendTotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Lobbying Nontaxable AmountLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
Grassroots NontaxableGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non TxTotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp
Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non TxTotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp

Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Total$1,000,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Lobbying Ceiling$1,500,000LobbyingCeilingAmt

Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$62,974CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Total$62,974TotalAmt

Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$250,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Total$250,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grassroots Ceiling$375,000GrassrootsCeilingAmt
VolunteersfalseVolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or ManagementfalsePaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media AdvertisementsfalseMediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings MembersfalseMailingsMembersInd
Publications Or BroadcastfalsePublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other OrganizationsfalseGrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact LegislatorsYes (true)DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Direct Contact Legislators$50,000DirectContactLegislatorsAmt
Rallies DemonstrationsfalseRalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other ActivitiesYes (true)OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities$19,023OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$69,023TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c3falseNotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINES 1G AND 1IFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationDURING 2014, THE ORGANIZATION PAID AN OUTSIDE LOBBYING FIRM $50,000 TO PERFORM LOBBYING ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION ON A FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL RELATED TO MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND OTHER HEALTHCARE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND THE HOSPITAL ALLIANCE OF NEW JERSEY WHICH ALL ENGAGE IN LOBBYING EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THEIR MEMBER HOSPITALS. A PORTION OF THE DUES PAID TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS IS ALLOCATED TOWARDS LOBBYING EFFORTS PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF THIS ORGANIZATION. THIS ALLOCATION AMOUNTED TO $19,023 IN 2014.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Art Public Exhibition AmountsArtPublicExhibitionAmountsGrp
Held Works ArtHeldWorksArtGrp

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$294,498BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Other Expenditures$200,000OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$94,498EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$94,498BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$456,000ContributionsAmt
Other Expenditures$256,000OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$294,498EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$94,498BeginningYearBalanceAmt
End Year Balance$94,498EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$99,498BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Other Expenditures$5,000OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$94,498EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$94,498BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$5,000ContributionsAmt
End Year Balance$99,498EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY1.00000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,580,327OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$1,580,327BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$48,490,382OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$44,567,434DepreciationAmt
Book Value$3,922,948BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Leasehold ImprovementsLeaseholdImprovementsGrp

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$93,037,787OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$65,053,817DepreciationAmt
Book Value$27,983,970BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$6,726,426OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,371,469DepreciationAmt
Book Value$4,354,957BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$37,842,202TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Invst Program Related Org InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp (6 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmtMethod ValuationMethodValuationCd
EQUITY SECURITIES; LIMITED USE$4,726,306F
LIMITED USE$1,456,953F
LIMITED USE$8,806,297F
ACCRUED INTEREST; LIMITED USE$7,659F
LIMITED USE ASSETS$8,725,707F
MUTUAL FUNDS; LIMITED USE$14,615,984F
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Program Rltd$38,338,906TotalBookValueProgramRltdAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
OTHER RECEIVABLES AND ASSETS$3,879,060
DUE FROM AFFILIATES$8,147,890
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$12,026,950TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt
Federal Income Tax Liability$0FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (5 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
THIRD-PARTY PAYERS; CURRENT$975,000
ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE$931,317
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY$53,334,620
NON-CURRENT$13,725,829
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES$14,615,985
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$83,582,751TotalLiabilityAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PART VFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED CONSISTENT WITH INTENT AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (true)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (true)WrittenPolicyInd
All Hospitals PolicyYes (X)AllHospitalsPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (true)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd
Percent200Yes (X)Percent200Ind
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (true)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd

Discounted Care Oth Percentage DiscountedCareOthPercentageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
Discounted Care Other500.DiscountedCareOtherPct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (true)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (true)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed BudgetYes (true)ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Unable To Provide CarefalseUnableToProvideCareInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (true)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (true)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$13,120,065TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$8,061,000DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$5,059,065NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.03430TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$27,378,154TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$23,280,000DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$4,098,154NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.02780TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Costs UnreimbursedCostsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$953,896TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$0DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$953,896NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00650TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$41,452,115TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$31,341,000DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$10,111,115NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.06860TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$355,000TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$0DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$355,000NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00240TotalExpensePct

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$8,547,093TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$4,534,249DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$4,012,844NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.02720TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$33,339,194TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$28,670,708DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$4,668,486NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.03160TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$42,241,287TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$33,204,957DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$9,036,330NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.06120TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$83,693,402TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$64,545,957DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$19,147,445NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.12980TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense ReportedfalseBadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$16,088,088BadDebtExpenseAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$55,540,756ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$56,058,517CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-$517,761MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cost To Charge RatioYes (X)CostToChargeRatioInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (true)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (true)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd
Hospital Facilities1HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER INCBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line17600 RIVER ROADAddressLine1Txt
CityNORTH BERGENCityNm
State AbbreviationNJStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP07047ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Website AddressWWW.PALISADESMEDICAL.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
State License10905StateLicenseNum
Licensed HospitalYes (X)LicensedHospitalInd
General Medical And SurgicalYes (X)GeneralMedicalAndSurgicalInd
Teaching HospitalYes (X)TeachingHospitalInd
Emergency Room24 HrsYes (X)EmergencyRoom24HrsInd
Facility Reporting Group1FacilityReportingGroupCd

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp

Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER INCBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Facility1FacilityNum
First Licensed CY Or PYfalseFirstLicensedCYOrPYInd
Tax Exempt Hospital CY Or PYfalseTaxExemptHospitalCYOrPYInd
CHNA ConductedYes (true)CHNAConductedInd
Community DefinitionYes (X)CommunityDefinitionInd
Community DemographicsYes (X)CommunityDemographicsInd
Existing ResourcesYes (X)ExistingResourcesInd
How Data ObtainedYes (X)HowDataObtainedInd
Community Health NeedsYes (X)CommunityHealthNeedsInd
Other Health IssuesYes (X)OtherHealthIssuesInd
Community Hlth Needs Id ProcessYes (X)CommunityHlthNeedsIdProcessInd
Consulting ProcessYes (X)ConsultingProcessInd
Information GapsYes (X)InformationGapsInd
CHNA Conducted13CHNAConductedYr
Take Into Account Others InputYes (true)TakeIntoAccountOthersInputInd
CHNA Conducted With Other FcltsfalseCHNAConductedWithOtherFcltsInd
CHNA Conducted With Non FcltsYes (true)CHNAConductedWithNonFcltsInd
CHNA Report Widely AvailableYes (true)CHNAReportWidelyAvailableInd
Rpt Available On Own WebsiteYes (X)RptAvailableOnOwnWebsiteInd
Own Website URLWWW.PALISADESMEDICAL.ORGOwnWebsiteURLTxt
Paper Copy Public InspectionYes (X)PaperCopyPublicInspectionInd
Implementation Strategy AdoptYes (true)ImplementationStrategyAdoptInd
Implementation Strategy Adpt13ImplementationStrategyAdptYr
Strategy Posted WebsiteYes (true)StrategyPostedWebsiteInd
Strategy Website URLWWW.PALISADESMEDICAL.ORGStrategyWebsiteURLTxt
Strategy AttachedfalseStrategyAttachedInd
Organization Incur Excise TaxfalseOrganizationIncurExciseTaxInd
Elig Criteria ExplainedYes (true)EligCriteriaExplainedInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free DscntYes (X)FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeDscntInd
FPG Family Incm Lmt Free Care200.FPGFamilyIncmLmtFreeCarePct
FPG Family Incm Lmt Dscnt Care500.FPGFamilyIncmLmtDscntCarePct
Income Level CriteriaYes (X)IncomeLevelCriteriaInd
Asset Level CriteriaYes (X)AssetLevelCriteriaInd
Medical Indigency CriteriaYes (X)MedicalIndigencyCriteriaInd
Insurance Status CriteriaYes (X)InsuranceStatusCriteriaInd
Underinsurance Stat CriteriaYes (X)UnderinsuranceStatCriteriaInd
Residency CriteriaYes (X)ResidencyCriteriaInd
Explained BasisYes (true)ExplainedBasisInd
App Financial Asst ExplnYes (true)AppFinancialAsstExplnInd
Described InfoYes (X)DescribedInfoInd
Described Suprt DocYes (X)DescribedSuprtDocInd
Provided Hospital ContactYes (X)ProvidedHospitalContactInd
Provided Nonprofit ContactYes (X)ProvidedNonprofitContactInd
Includes Publicity MeasuresYes (true)IncludesPublicityMeasuresInd
FAP Avlbl On Request No ChargeYes (X)FAPAvlblOnRequestNoChargeInd
FAP App Avlbl On Request No ChrgYes (X)FAPAppAvlblOnRequestNoChrgInd
FAP Notice DisplayedYes (X)FAPNoticeDisplayedInd
FAP Actions On NonpaymentfalseFAPActionsOnNonpaymentInd
Permit No ActionsYes (X)PermitNoActionsInd
Collection ActivitiesfalseCollectionActivitiesInd
FAP Notified Upon AdmissionYes (X)FAPNotifiedUponAdmissionInd
FAP Notified Before DischargeYes (X)FAPNotifiedBeforeDischargeInd
FAP Notified All PatientsYes (X)FAPNotifiedAllPatientsInd
Documented Elig DeterminationYes (X)DocumentedEligDeterminationInd
Nondis Emergency Care PolicyYes (true)NondisEmergencyCarePolicyInd
Other Method UsedYes (X)OtherMethodUsedInd
Amounts Generally BilledfalseAmountsGenerallyBilledInd
Gross ChargesfalseGrossChargesInd

Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (7 entries)

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SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, QUESTIONS 2 & 3JNOT APPLICABLE.
SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, QUESTIONS 5 & 6BTHROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT ("CHNA") PROCESS, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER ("PMC") CONSULTED WITH COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS. COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WERE ABLE TO VOICE THEIR CONCERNS DURING TWO FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEIR VIEWS AND OPINIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY RESPONSES. 446 SURVEYS WERE GATHERED FROM THE EIGHT MUNICIPALITIES THAT REPRESENT OUR SERVICE AREA. RESIDENTS WERE INVITED TO PUBLIC FORUMS FOR A COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA THAT WAS COLLECTED AS WELL AS A DISCUSSION ON THE FIVE NEEDS THAT WERE IDENTIFIED. COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ARE ALSO INVITED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO PUBLIC FORUMS TO DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATIONS OF THE COLLABORATIVE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN. PMC ALSO CONSULTED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS BY INVITING THEM TO A SEPARATE FOCUS GROUP. THE SAME FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS WERE ASKED TO THE COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND THEIR COMMENTS WERE VALUED BASED ON THEIR PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE HOSPITAL. COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE ALSO INVITED TO ASSIST IN THE PLANNING PROCESS OF THE COLLABORATIVE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN BY SUGGESTING POTENTIAL PROJECTS THAT THE HOSPITAL SHOULD IMPLEMENT AS WELL AS ATTENDING BI-ANNUAL MEETINGS ON EACH OF THE FIVE ISSUES. THE CHNA STEERING COMMITTEE INCLUDES HEALTH OFFICIALS AND HEALTH DIRECTORS FROM SIX MUNICIPALITIES IN THE SERVICE AREA, A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE LOCAL FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER, A PRINCIPAL FROM THE UNION CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE DIRECTOR OF HUDSON REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION, THE COUNTY'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AGENCY (CEHA) AND LOCAL INFORMATION NETWORK COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (LINCS). THE STEERING COMMITTEE HAS BEEN RESPONSIBLE IN PRIORITIZING ISSUES AND REVIEWING ALL COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECTS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS AS WELL AS ON A NEEDED BASIS. PMC CHNA STEERING COMMITTEE: - CLIFFSIDE PARK HEALTH DEPARTMENT - GUTTENBERG BOARD OF HEALTH - HUDSON REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION - NORTH BERGEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT - NORTH HUDSON COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION - PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER - UNION CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM - UNION CITY BOARD OF HEALTH - WEEHAWKEN BOARD OF HEALTH - WEST NEW YORK HEALTH DEPARTMENT PMC CHNA COMMUNITY PARTNERS: - AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION - AMERIGROUP - BERGEN'S PROMISE - BERGEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY - ELITE HEALTHCARE INC. - HEALTHFIRST, NJ - HOBOKEN FAMILY PLANNING - HORIZON HEALTH CENTER - HUDSON COUNTY DIVISION OF PLANNING - HUDSON COUNTY FAMILY SUCCESS CENTERS - HUDSON MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CUSTOMER CENTER - HUDSON PARTNERSHIP CMO - PARTNERS IN PREVENTION - PARTNERSHIP FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OF NORTHERN, NJ - PUERTO RICAN FAMILY INSTITUTE, INC. - SAVE LATIN AMERICA, INC.
SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, QUESTIONS 6A & 7DNOT APPLICABLE.
SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, QUESTION 11AS DISCUSSED ABOVE, THE FACILITY CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT AND A MYRIAD OF HEALTH NEEDS WERE IDENTIFIED. THE HOSPITAL IS WORKING TO ADDRESS THE TOP FIVE LOCAL HEALTH ISSUES AS IDENTIFIED IN ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. GIVEN LIMITED RESOURCES, NEEDS WERE PRIORITIZED WITH CONSIDERATION OF SERVICE ARRAY OFFERED BY THE FACILITY AND ABILITY TO COLLABORATE.
SCHEDULE H, PART V; SECTION B, QUESTION 13BTHE ORGANIZATION USES SPECIAL PRICE DETERMINATIONS TO ASSIST PATIENTS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS BUT WHOSE INCOME AND ASSETS ARE BELOW CERTAIN THRESHOLDS ESTABLISHED BY PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER FROM TIME TO TIME AS SPECIFIED IN ITS FINANCIAL SCREENING POLICY.
SCHEDULE H, PART V; SECTION B,Q'S 13H,15E,16I,18D,19D,20E,21C,21D,23&24NOT APPLICABLE.
SCHEDULE H, PART V; SECTION B, QUESTION 22DTHE FACILITY USES 115% OF THE MEDICARE RATE AS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT CAN BE CHARGED TO FAP-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE.

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SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3CTHE INCOME BASED CRITERIA USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY IS PER NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 10:52 SUBCHAPTERS 11, 12 AND 13, AND BASED UPON THE 2014 POVERTY GUIDELINES (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES). FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES ARE INCLUDED IN THE CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR CHARITY AND DISCOUNTED CARE.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 6ANOT APPLICABLE.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, QUESTION 7GNO COSTS RELATED TO SUBSIDIZED HEALTHCARE SERVICES ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY PHYSICIAN COSTS.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, QUESTION 7WORKSHEET 2 WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO.
SCHEDULE H, PART IICOMMUNITY BENEFIT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER'S MISSION. PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER WORKS TO STRUCTURE ITS ONGOING COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN, CONSISTENTLY AND UNIFORMLY TRACK PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, AND DOCUMENT THE MEDICAL CENTER'S VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE - COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS; - PHYSICIANS SEMINARS; AND - HEALTH EDUCATION FAIRS. PLEASE ALSO REFER TO FORM 990, SCHEDULE O, WHICH CONTAINS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT AND SUMMARY OF ALL ENTITIES.
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
SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION B; QUESTION 8MEDICARE COSTS WERE DERIVED FROM THE 2014 MEDICARE COST REPORT. MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENTS AND BAD DEBT ARE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND ASSOCIATED COSTS ARE INCLUDABLE ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. THE ORGANIZATION FEELS THAT MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENTS (SHORTFALL) AND BAD DEBT ARE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND ASSOCIATED COSTS ARE INCLUDABLE ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. AS OUTLINED MORE FULLY BELOW THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT THESE SERVICES AND RELATED COSTS PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE AND ARE RENDERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES AND MISSION IN PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY AND CONSISTENT WITH THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD PROMULGATED BY THE IRS. THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD IS THE CURRENT STANDARD FOR A HOSPITAL FOR RECOGNITION AS A TAX-EXEMPT AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") 501(C)(3). THE ORGANIZATION IS RECOGNIZED AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO DEFINITION IN THE TAX CODE FOR THE TERM "CHARITABLE" A REGULATION PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY PROVIDES SOME GUIDANCE AND STATES THAT "[T]HE TERM CHARITABLE IS USED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) IN ITS GENERALLY ACCEPTED LEGAL SENSE," AND PROVIDES EXAMPLES OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF THE POOR OR UNPRIVILEGED; THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE; AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, RELIGION, AND SCIENCE. NOTE IT DOES NOT EXPLICITLY ADDRESS THE ACTIVITIES OF HOSPITALS. IN THE ABSENCE OF EXPLICIT STATUTORY OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS APPLYING THE TERM "CHARITABLE" TO HOSPITALS, IT HAS BEEN LEFT TO THE IRS TO DETERMINE THE CRITERIA HOSPITALS MUST MEET TO QUALIFY AS IRC 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORIGINAL STANDARD WAS KNOWN AS THE CHARITY CARE STANDARD. THIS STANDARD WAS REPLACED BY THE IRS WITH THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD WHICH IS THE CURRENT STANDARD. CHARITY CARE STANDARD IN 1956, THE IRS ISSUED REVENUE RULING 56-185, WHICH ADDRESSED THE REQUIREMENTS HOSPITALS NEEDED TO MEET IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR IRC 501(C)(3) STATUS. ONE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS IS KNOWN AS THE "CHARITY CARE STANDARD." UNDER THE STANDARD, A HOSPITAL HAD TO PROVIDE, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS FINANCIAL ABILITY, FREE OR REDUCED-COST CARE TO PATIENTS UNABLE TO PAY FOR IT. A HOSPITAL THAT EXPECTED FULL PAYMENT DID NOT, ACCORDING TO THE RULING, PROVIDE CHARITY CARE BASED ON THE FACT THAT SOME PATIENTS ULTIMATELY FAILED TO PAY. THE RULING EMPHASIZED THAT A LOW LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE DID NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT A HOSPITAL HAD FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT SINCE THAT LEVEL COULD REFLECT ITS FINANCIAL ABILITY TO PROVIDE SUCH CARE. THE RULING ALSO NOTED THAT PUBLICLY SUPPORTED COMMUNITY HOSPITALS WOULD NORMALLY QUALIFY AS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BECAUSE THEY SERVE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND A LOW LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE WOULD NOT AFFECT A HOSPITAL'S EXEMPT STATUS IF IT WAS DUE TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY'S LACK OF CHARITABLE DEMANDS. COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD IN 1969, THE IRS ISSUED REVENUE RULING 69-545, WHICH "REMOVE[D]" FROM REVENUE RULING 56-185 "THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CARING FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT RATES BELOW COST." UNDER THE STANDARD DEVELOPED IN REVENUE RULING 69-545, WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE "COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD," HOSPITALS ARE JUDGED ON WHETHER THEY PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF A BROAD CLASS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE RULING INVOLVED A HOSPITAL THAT ONLY ADMITTED INDIVIDUALS WHO COULD PAY FOR THE SERVICES (BY THEMSELVES, PRIVATE INSURANCE, OR PUBLIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE), BUT OPERATED A FULL-TIME EMERGENCY ROOM THAT WAS OPEN TO EVERYONE. THE IRS RULED THAT THE HOSPITAL QUALIFIED AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION BECAUSE IT PROMOTED THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE IN ITS COMMUNITY. THE IRS REASONED THAT BECAUSE THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH WAS A CHARITABLE PURPOSE ACCORDING TO THE GENERAL LAW OF CHARITY, IT FELL WITHIN THE "GENERALLY ACCEPTED LEGAL SENSE" OF THE TERM "CHARITABLE," AS REQUIRED BY TREAS. REG. 1.501(C)(3)-1(D)(2). THE IRS RULING STATED THAT THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH, LIKE THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND RELIGION, IS ONE OF THE PURPOSES IN THE GENERAL LAW OF CHARITY THAT IS DEEMED BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE EVEN THOUGH THE CLASS OF BENEFICIARIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A DIRECT BENEFIT FROM ITS ACTIVITIES DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS INDIGENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDED THAT THE CLASS IS NOT SO SMALL THAT ITS RELIEF IS NOT OF BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY. THE IRS CONCLUDED THAT THE HOSPITAL WAS "PROMOTING THE HEALTH OF A CLASS OF PERSONS THAT IS BROAD ENOUGH TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY" BECAUSE ITS EMERGENCY ROOM WAS OPEN TO ALL AND IT PROVIDED CARE TO EVERYONE WHO COULD PAY, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT. OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HOSPITAL THAT THE IRS HIGHLIGHTED INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: ITS SURPLUS FUNDS WERE USED TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE, EXPAND HOSPITAL FACILITIES, AND ADVANCE MEDICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH; IT WAS CONTROLLED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT CONSISTED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS; AND HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES WERE AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS. MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENTS AND BAD DEBT ARE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND ASSOCIATED COSTS ARE INCLUDABLE ON THE FORM 990, SCHEUDLE H, PART I. THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ("AHA") FEELS THAT MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENTS (SHORTFALL) AND BAD DEBT ARE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND THUS INCLUDABLE ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. THIS ORGANIZATION AGREES WITH THE AHA POSITION. AS OUTLINED IN THE AHA LETTER TO THE IRS DATED AUGUST 21, 2007 WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRST PUBLISHED DRAFT OF THE NEW FORM 990 AND SCHEDULE H, THE AHA FELT THAT THE IRS SHOULD INCORPORATE THE FULL VALUE OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE BY COUNTING MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENTS (SHORTFALL) AS QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: - PROVIDING CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND SERVING MEDICARE PATIENTS IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD. - MEDICARE, LIKE MEDICAID, DOES NOT PAY THE FULL COST OF CARE. RECENTLY, MEDICARE REIMBURSES HOSPITALS ONLY 92 CENTS FOR EVERY DOLLAR THEY SPEND TO TAKE CARE OF MEDICARE PATIENTS. THE MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION ("MEDPAC") IN ITS MARCH 2007 REPORT TO CONGRESS CAUTIONED THAT UNDERPAYMENT WILL GET EVEN WORSE, WITH MARGINS REACHING A 10-YEAR LOW AT NEGATIVE 5.4 PERCENT. - MANY MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, LIKE THEIR MEDICAID COUNTERPARTS, ARE POOR. MORE THAN 46 PERCENT OF MEDICARE SPENDING IS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHOSE INCOME IS BELOW 200 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. MANY OF THOSE MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID -- SO CALLED "DUAL ELIGIBLES." THERE IS EVERY COMPELLING PUBLIC POLICY REASON TO TREAT MEDICARE AND MEDICAID UNDERPAYMENTS SIMILARLY FOR PURPOSES OF A HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND INCLUDE THESE COSTS ON FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENT MUST BE SHOULDERED BY THE HOSPITAL IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TREATING THE COMMUNITY'S ELDERLY AND POOR. THESE UNDERPAYMENTS REPRESENT A REAL COST OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND SHOULD COUNT AS A QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT. BOTH THE AHA AND THIS ORGANIZATION ALSO FEEL THAT PATIENT BAD DEBT IS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND THUS INCLUDABLE ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. LIKE MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENT (SHORTFALLS), THERE ALSO ARE COMPELLING REASONS THAT PATIENT BAD DEBT SHOULD BE COUNTED AS QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AS FOLLOWS: - A SIGNIFICANT MAJORITY OF BAD DEBT IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOW-INCOME PATIENTS, WHO, FOR MANY REASONS, DECLINE TO COMPLETE THE FORMS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY FOR HOSPITALS' CHARITY CARE OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. A 2006 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ("CBO") REPORT, NONPROFIT HOSPITALS AND THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS, CITED TWO STUDIES INDICATING THAT "THE GREAT MAJORITY OF BAD DEBT WAS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS WITH INCOMES BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE." - THE REPORT ALSO NOTED THAT A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF BAD DEBT IS PENDING CHARITY CARE. UNLIKE BAD DEBT IN OTHER INDUSTRIES, HOSPITAL BAD DEBT IS COMPLICATED BY THE FACT THAT HOSPITALS FOLLOW THEIR MISSION TO THE COMMUNITY AND TREAT EVERY PATIENT THAT COMES THROUGH THEIR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. PATIENTS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING BILLS ARE NOT TURNED AWAY, UNLIKE OTHER INDUSTRIES. BAD DEBT IS FURTHER COMPLICATED BY THE AUDITING INDUSTRY'S STANDARDS ON REPORTING CHARITY CARE. MANY PATIENTS CANNOT OR DO NOT PROVIDE THE NECESSARY, EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO BE DEEMED CHARITY CARE BY AUDITORS. - THE CBO CONCLUDED THAT ITS FINDINGS "SUPPORT THE VALIDITY OF THE USE OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE [BAD DEBT AND CHARITY CARE] AS A MEASURE OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS" ASSUMING THE FINDINGS ARE GENERALIZABLE NATIONWIDE; THE EXPERIENCE OF HOSPITALS AROUND THE NATION REINFORCES THAT TH
SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION B; QUESTION 9BIT IS THE POLICY OF PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER TO OFFER "COMPASSIONATE BILLING" TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE MEDICAL CENTER, INCLUDING PATIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED, PATIENTS WHO ARE INSURED BUT WHO SEEK OR REQUIRE SERVICES NOT COVERED BY THEIR HEALTHCARE REIMBURSEMENT BENEFIT PROGRAMS, OR WHOSE CO-PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS PRESENT A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND PATIENTS WHO ARE BENEFICIARIES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS WITH WHICH PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER IS CONSIDERED AN OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER. COMPASSIONATE BILLING CONSISTS OF BILLING AND COLLECTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, CONSISTENTLY AND FAIRLY APPLIED, THAT (A) REQUIRE THE PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THROUGH ITS FINANCIAL COUNSELORS, TO TAKE STEPS TO IDENTIFY UNINSURED PATIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR GOVERNMENT SPONSORED OR SUPPORTED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND TO HELP THOSE PATIENTS OBTAIN SUCH MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, (B) PROVIDE DISCOUNTS AGAINST CHARGES FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR GOVERNMENT SPONSORED OR SUPPORTED PROGRAMS BUT WHO MEET THE MEDICAL CENTER'S FINANCIAL CRITERIA AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS, (C) PROVIDE ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE OR CASE-RATE BASIS CERTAIN SERVICES NOT ORDINARILY COVERED BY THIRD PARTY PAYOR PROGRAMS, WHICH FEES AND RATES MAY REPRESENT DISCOUNTS AGAINST CHARGES, (D) ALLOW THE REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF PATIENT CO-PAYMENTS IN CASES OF SUBSTANTIATED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND (E) ALLOW THE REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF PATIENT CO-PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO PATIENTS WHO ARE BENEFICIARIES OF THIRD PARTY PAYOR PROGRAMS WITH RESPECT TO WHICH PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER IS DEEMED AN OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER. THIS COMPASSIONATE BILLING POLICY IS INTENDED TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN COPING WITH THE FINANCIAL HURDLES THAT OFTEN CREATE A BARRIER TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THIS COMPASSIONATE BILLING POLICY IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH PROCEDURES THAT REQUIRE THE DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR GOVERNMENT SPONSORED OR SUPPORTED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MEDICAID AND FAMILY CARE, AND INCLUDING THE MEDICAL CENTER'S CHARITY CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, THAT PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR FEE COMPROMISES AND REDUCTIONS IN CERTAIN RECURRING CIRCUMSTANCES, SUCH AS NON-COVERED SERVICES AND OUT-OF-NETWORK BENEFITS, AND THAT ALLOW FOR CASE-BY-CASE COMPROMISES IN RESPONSE TO REASONABLY SUBSTANTIATED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN ALL CASES, THE COMPASSIONATE BILLING POLICY IS INTENDED TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO BE RESPECTFUL OF OUR COMMUNITY'S NEEDS WHILE ALSO FURTHERING THE MEDICAL CENTER'S NEED TO BE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE AND TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAW.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 2IN ADDITION TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS OUTLINED IN SCHEDULE H, SECTION B, QUESTIONS 1-12 AND SECTION C, THIS ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF KEY FACTOR INFORMATION, WHICH INCLUDES: - A REVIEW OF HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION OF ITS SERVICE AREA POPULATION BY SERVICES FOR DETERMINING INCREASED OR DECREASED HEALTH NEEDS; - HEALTHCARE SERVICE ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS (BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT); - ASSESSMENTS OF LOCAL DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION; AND, - A REVIEW OF HEALTH STATUS/NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND STUDIES CONDUCTED BY THE NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOCATION (NJHA). IN ADDITION, THIS ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS TO PLAN AND DISCUSS HEALTH NEEDS OF THE POPULATION. NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PARTNERS INCLUDE NORTH HUDSON COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION, CHRIST HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING, HUDSON PERINATAL CONSORTIUM, INC., MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL MANAGEMENT NORTH HUDSON REGIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 3CHARITY CARE SIGNS ARE POSTED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, MAINLY IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS. SIGNS ARE POSTED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. ALL PATIENTS DEEMED SELF-PAY ARE SCREENED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY A RESOURCE ADVISOR ACCORDING TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND REFERRED TO APPROPRIATE AGENCIES OR PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINS AND FOLLOWS A COMPASSIONATE BILLING POLICY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 4MANY OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER HAVE EXPERIENCED HIGH POPULATION GROWTH IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND ALL OF THEM COMBINED REPRESENT ONE OF THE HIGHEST POPULATION DENSITIES IN NEW JERSEY. U.S. HISPANICS ARE GROSSLY DISADVANTAGED IN TERMS OF ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. OVER 38.9% OF THE NATION'S CURRENT POPULATION OF HISPANICS IS UNINSURED, COMPARED TO 12.2% OF ANGLO-AMERICANS AND 20.2% OF AFRICAN AMERICANS. WITH EVER-INCREASING HEALTHCARE COSTS, THESE MEASURES ARE UNLIKELY TO IMPROVE ANYTIME SOON. THE NATIONAL-LEVEL FINDINGS ARE VALIDATED LOCALLY. THE LOWER-INCOME HISPANIC COMMUNITIES OF HUDSON AND BERGEN COUNTIES ARE POPULATIONS IN DIRE NEED OF IMPROVED HEALTHCARE SCREENING, AWARENESS, AND EDUCATION. THE THREE COMMUNITIES OF NORTH BERGEN, UNION CITY AND WEST NEW YORK ALONE CONSTITUTE MORE THAN 11% OF NEW JERSEY'S TOTAL HISPANIC POPULATION, AND ARE HOME TO NEARLY 4% OF NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. THE WEIGHTED AVERAGE PER-CAPITA INCOME IN THESE COMMUNITIES IS ONLY $16,793 NEARLY 38% BELOW THE STATEWIDE AVERAGE. THE POVERTY RATE IN THESE COMMUNITIES IS MORE THAN DOUBLE THE STATEWIDE AVERAGE. THE AREA'S HISPANIC POPULATION IS DIVERSE. IT CONSISTS OF GROUPS ORIGINATING FROM MULTIPLE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND FOUNDER POPULATIONS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE ESTABLISHED RESIDENCE IN THE U.S. FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME, FROM MULTIPLE GENERATIONS TO LESS THAN A YEAR. THESE DIFFERING BACKGROUNDS CAN HAVE A LARGE POTENTIAL TO INFLUENCE DISEASE RISK. MANY OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER HAVE EXPERIENCED HIGH POPULATION GROWTH IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND ALL OF THEM COMBINED REPRESENT ONE OF THE HIGHEST POPULATION DENSITIES IN NEW JERSEY.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 5COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER IMPROVE THE MEDICAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES IN OUR CARE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SERVICE ON STATE AND REGIONAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEES AND BOARDS, VOLUNTEERISM WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT ADVOCACY GROUPS, AND PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH CONCERNS. PMC PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, CONDUCTS COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS AND HOLDS HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS AND OUTREACH SESSIONS FOR ITS PATIENTS AND FOR COMMUNITY PROVIDERS. PRESENTATIONS ARE PROVIDED BY PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THE MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES OR WHOM RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY. HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBERS SERVE ON THE BOARDS OF MANY LOCAL NOT FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT (FUNDRAISING, ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION). ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS ARE EXTENDED PRIVILEGES. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE UTILIZED FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS TO IMPROVE SERVICES OR PURCHASE EQUIPMENT WHICH IN TURN, BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 6NOT FOR-PROFIT PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. ENTITIES: PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. ("PHS") IS A NOT FOR-PROFIT HOLDING COMPANY BASED IN NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY. PHS IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF A NUMBER OF NOT FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES AND THE SOLE SHAREHOLDER OF VARIOUS OTHER FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES. AS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM, PHS STRIVES TO CONTINUALLY DEVELOP AND OPERATE AN INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE SPECTRUM OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) AND AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 509(A)(3). PHS ENSURES THAT ITS SYSTEM PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OF ABILITY TO PAY. NO INDIVIDUALS ARE DENIED NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT OR SERVICES. PHS IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER ("PMC"); A HOSPITAL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. PMC OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545: 1. PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, SELF-PAY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS; 2. OPERATES AN ACTIVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR; 3. MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS; 4. CONTROL OF PMC RESTS WITH ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. BOTH BOARDS ARE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS AND OTHER PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY; AND 5. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND AND RENOVATE FACILITIES AND ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE; PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER ("PMC") IS COMPRISED OF PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, A 202-BED NON-PROFIT ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CENTER, AND THE HARBORAGE, A 245-BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED IN NORTH BERGEN, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. PMC IS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, PMC OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) AND AS A NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATION PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 509(A)(1). THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. PALISADES GENERAL CARE, INC. PALISADES GENERAL CARE, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) AND AS A NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATION PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 509(A)(2). THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. PALISADES MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. PALISADES MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. IS AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) AND AS A NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATION PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 509(A)(2). THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. FOR-PROFIT PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ENTITIES PALISADES CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE SOLE SHAREHOLDER IS PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. THIS ENTITY OPERATES A DAY CARE CENTER. PALISADES MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISES A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE SOLE SHAREHOLDER IS PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES. PALISADES HOUSE PHYSICIANS, P.C. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY THAT EXISTS IN A NOMINEE RELATIONSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION B; QUESTION 7NOT APPLICABLE. THE ENTITY AND RELATED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS ARE LOCATED IN NEW JERSEY. THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DOES NOT REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO ANNUALLY FILE A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. PMC PREPARES AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT WHICH IT MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE: WWW.PALISADESMEDICAL.ORG.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Personal ServicesYes (X)PersonalServicesInd
Written Policy Ref T And E ExpnssYes (true)WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation RequiredYes (true)SubstantiationRequiredInd
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (true)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (true)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (13 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
BRUCE J MARKOWITZ
TRUSTEE - PRESIDENT/CEO$645,151$0$263,490$0$412,775$0$55,708$0$22,148$0$1,399,272$0$0$0
JOHN CALANDRIELLO CPA
VP; CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER$438,540$0$103,212$0$29,899$0$192,601$0$16,524$0$780,776$0$3,614$0
DAVID BERKOWITZ
VP; CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER$316,166$0$67,238$0$43,393$0$67,962$0$22,803$0$517,562$0$0$0
RUBEN D FERNANDEZ
VP; NURSING$299,615$0$59,000$0$4,191$0$31,930$0$7,314$0$402,050$0$0$0
DONNA CAHILL
VP; HUMAN RESOURCES$222,774$0$50,264$0$34,249$0$54,846$0$18,630$0$380,763$0$0$0
EURICE R ROJAS
VP; MARKETING$239,782$0$47,280$0$6,124$0$23,313$0$21,925$0$338,424$0$0$0
SURESH RAINA MD
VP; CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER$341,083$0$67,400$0$4,191$0$15,600$0$507$0$428,781$0$0$0
JOSEPH BURT
VP; EXEC. DIRECTOR FOUNDATION$214,999$0$0$0$794$0$9,675$0$21,355$0$246,823$0$0$0
SANTOSH RAINA MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR$376,809$0$0$0$3,564$0$15,600$0$2,540$0$398,513$0$0$0
QI ZHANG MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR$300,590$0$0$0$2,076$0$15,600$0$22,308$0$340,574$0$0$0
JOAN MOZEIKA
DIRECTOR$193,992$0$0$0$1,214$0$29,469$0$21,839$0$246,514$0$0$0
FAY SPRAGLEY
CLINICAL COORDINATOR$166,854$0$0$0$12,631$0$10,594$0$22,909$0$212,988$0$0$0
LORNA R SCHNEIDER
CLINICAL COORDINATOR$172,738$0$0$0$5,870$0$17,984$0$8,681$0$205,273$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 1PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER PAID FOR FINANCIAL/TAX PLANNING SERVICES FOR BRUCE J. MARKOWITZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,955. THE FINANCIAL/TAX PLANNING SERVICES AMOUNT OUTLINED HEREIN WAS INCLUDED IN MR. MARKOWITZ'S 2014 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES.
SCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 4BIN 2014 BRUCE J. MARKOWITZ EARNED $1,399,272 IN SALARIES AND BENEFITS. THE AMOUNT REFLECTED IN COLUMN B(III) FOR BRUCE J. MARKOWITZ, $412,775; INCLUDES CURRENT YEAR VESTING AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 457(F) PLAN (NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN) IN THE AMOUNT OF $355,232 AS THE AMOUNT WAS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF COMPLETE FORFEITURE. THIS AMOUNT WAS INCLUDED IN HIS 2014 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES. IN 2014 JOHN CALANDRIELLO, CPA, EARNED $780,776 IN SALARIES AND BENEFITS. CERTAIN OTHER AMOUNTS REPORTED IN FORM W-2, BOX 5 AS COMPENSATION RELATE TO COMPENSATION EARNED IN PRIOR YEARS AND REPORTED ON PRIOR YEAR FORMS 990. THE AMOUNT REFLECTED IN COLUMN B(III) FOR JOHN CALANDRIELLO, CPA, $29,899; INCLUDES CURRENT YEAR VESTING AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 457(F) PLAN (NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,614 AS THE AMOUNT WAS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF COMPLETE FORFEITURE. THIS AMOUNT WAS REPORTED AS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIOR YEAR FORMS 990 AND WAS INCLUDED IN HIS 2014 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES. THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION AMOUNT IN COLUMN C FOR JOHN CALANDRIELLO, CPA, $192,601; INCLUDES UNVESTED BENEFITS IN AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 457(F) PLAN (NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN) IN THE AMOUNT OF $177,001, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF COMPLETE FORFEITURE. ACCORDINGLY, HE MAY NEVER ACTUALLY RECEIVE THIS UNVESTED BENEFIT AMOUNT. THIS AMOUNT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN HIS 2014 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES.
SCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 7CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II RECEIVED A BONUS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2014 WHICH AMOUNTS WERE INCLUDED IN COLUMN B(II) HEREIN AND IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S 2014 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES. PLEASE REFER TO THIS SECTION OF THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE J FOR THIS INFORMATION BY PERSON BY AMOUNT.
SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN FTHE AMOUNT OF $3,614 REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN F FOR JOHN CALANDRIELLO, CPA, REPRESENTS AN AMOUNT PAID FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN PRIOR YEARS THAT BECAME TAXABLE IN 2014 BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF COMPLETE FORFEITURE. THIS AMOUNT WAS REPORTED AS AN ACCRUED BENEFIT ON PRIOR YEAR FORMS 990 OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS AMOUNT WAS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME AND REPORTED ON HIS 2014 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES.

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd

Issuer Name IssuerName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NJ HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITYBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond Issuer EIN221987084BondIssuerEIN
CUSIP64579F402CUSIPNum
Bond Issued2013-07-02BondIssuedDt
Issue Price$46,901,409IssuePriceAmt
PurposeREFUND, CAP PROJECTS, DEBT SVC FDPurposeDesc
DefeasedfalseDefeasedInd
On Behalf Of IssuerfalseOnBehalfOfIssuerInd
Pool FinancingfalsePoolFinancingInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Retired$35,202,879RetiredAmt
Bond Defeased$0BondDefeasedAmt
Total Proceeds$52,426,735TotalProceedsAmt
In Reserve Fund$9,262,244InReserveFundAmt
Capitalized Interest$0CapitalizedInterestAmt
Refunding Escrow$0RefundingEscrowAmt
Issuance Costs From Proceeds$1,155,903IssuanceCostsFromProceedsAmt
Credit Enhancement$0CreditEnhancementAmt
Working Capital Expenditures$0WorkingCapitalExpendituresAmt
Capital Expenditures$6,805,709CapitalExpendituresAmt
Other Spent Proceeds$0OtherSpentProceedsAmt
Unspent$0UnspentAmt
Substantial Completion2013SubstantialCompletionYr
Current RefundingYes (true)CurrentRefundingInd
Advance RefundingfalseAdvanceRefundingInd
Final Allocation MadeYes (true)FinalAllocationMadeInd
Adequate Books And Rec MaintYes (true)AdequateBooksAndRecMaintInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Owning Bond Financed PropertyfalseOwningBondFinancedPropertyInd
Any Lease ArrangementsYes (true)AnyLeaseArrangementsInd
Mgmt Contract Bond Fincd PropfalseMgmtContractBondFincdPropInd
Any Research AgreementsfalseAnyResearchAgreementsInd
Private Bus Use By Others0.04900PrivateBusUseByOthersPct
Private Bus Concerning UBI0.00000PrivateBusConcerningUBIPct
Total Private Business Use0.04900TotalPrivateBusinessUsePct
Bond Iss Meet Prvt Sec Pymt TestYes (true)BondIssMeetPrvtSecPymtTestInd
Change In Use Bond Financed PropfalseChangeInUseBondFinancedPropInd
Change In Use Bond Financed Prop0.00000ChangeInUseBondFinancedPropPct
Remedial Action TakenfalseRemedialActionTakenInd
Procs Nonqualified Bond RemdtdYes (true)ProcsNonqualifiedBondRemdtdInd

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Form8038 T FiledfalseForm8038TFiledInd
Rebate Not Due YetYes (true)RebateNotDueYetInd
Exception To RebatefalseExceptionToRebateInd
No Rebate DuefalseNoRebateDueInd
Variable Rate IssuefalseVariableRateIssueInd
Hedge Identified In Bks And RecfalseHedgeIdentifiedInBksAndRecInd

Hedge Provider Name HedgeProviderName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line10BusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Proceeds Invested In GICfalseGrossProceedsInvestedInGICInd

GIC Provider Name GICProviderName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line10BusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Proceeds InvestedfalseGrossProceedsInvestedInd
Written Proc To Monitor ReqsYes (true)WrittenProcToMonitorReqsInd

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bond ReferenceABondReferenceCd
Procedures Corrective ActionYes (true)ProceduresCorrectiveActionInd

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp

Name Of Interested NameOfInterested

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonTHE YA GROUP INCPersonNm
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Relationship DescriptionSPOUSE OWNER - OFFICERRelationshipDescriptionTxt
Transaction$555,468TransactionAmt
TransactionADVERTISINGTransactionDesc
Sharing Of RevenuesfalseSharingOfRevenuesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE L, PART IVFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationEURICE R. ROJAS IS AN OFFICER FOR PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, INC. UTILIZED THE SERVICES OF HIS WIFE'S COMPANY, THE YA GROUP, DURING 2014. TOTAL FEES PAID TO THE YA GROUP WERE $555,468. SERVICES WERE RENDERED AT FAIR MARKET VALUE RATES PURSUANT TO ARM'S LENGTH NEGOTIATIONS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Works Of ArtWorksOfArtGrp
Art Historical TreasuresArtHistoricalTreasuresGrp
Art Fractional InterestArtFractionalInterestGrp
Books And PublicationsBooksAndPublicationsGrp
Clothing And Household GoodsClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp
Cars And Other VehiclesCarsAndOtherVehiclesGrp
Boats And PlanesBoatsAndPlanesGrp
Intellectual PropertyIntellectualPropertyGrp
Securities Publicly TradedSecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp
Securities Closely Held StockSecuritiesCloselyHeldStockGrp
Secur Prtnrshp Trust IntrstsSecurPrtnrshpTrustIntrstsGrp
Securities MiscellaneousSecuritiesMiscellaneousGrp
Qualified Contrib Hist StructQualifiedContribHistStructGrp
Qualified Contrib OtherQualifiedContribOtherGrp
Real Estate ResidentialRealEstateResidentialGrp
Real Estate CommercialRealEstateCommercialGrp
Real Estate OtherRealEstateOtherGrp
CollectiblesCollectiblesGrp
Food InventoryFoodInventoryGrp
Drugs And Medical SuppliesDrugsAndMedicalSuppliesGrp
TaxidermyTaxidermyGrp
Historical ArtifactsHistoricalArtifactsGrp
Scientific SpecimensScientificSpecimensGrp
Archaeological ArtifactsArchaeologicalArtifactsGrp

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescREFRIGERATORSDesc
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$79,572NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFMVMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsfalseReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (16 entries)

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CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSPALISADES MEDICAL CENTER ("PMC") IS AN ACUTE CARE GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL. PMC IS RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PMC PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, PMC OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545: 1. PMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, SELF-PAY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS; 2. PMC OPERATES AN ACTIVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR; 3. PMC MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS; 4. CONTROL OF PMC RESTS WITH ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS AND OTHER PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY; AND 5. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND AND RENOVATE FACILITIES AND ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE; PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE OPERATIONS OF PMC, AS SHOWN THROUGH THE FACTORS OUTLINED ABOVE AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE USE AND CONTROL OF PMC IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND THAT NO PART OF THE INCOME OR NET EARNINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL NOR IS ANY PRIVATE INTEREST BEING SERVED OTHER THAN INCIDENTALLY. PMC'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER IS PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. (SYSTEM). THIS TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM CONSISTS OF A GROUP OF AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. TO HELP MEET THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT ITS COMMUNITY, SYSTEM SERVES RESIDENTS OF HUDSON AND BERGEN COUNTIES IN NEW JERSEY. PMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, PMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA DEFINED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ESTABLISHED RATES. PMC MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE AMOUNT OF CHARITY CARE IT PROVIDES. THESE RECORDS INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY. PATIENT STATISTICAL INFORMATION/ACCOMPLISHMENTS/MILESTONES ========================================================== PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. IS COMPRISED OF PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, A 202-BED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, ACUTE CARE FACILITY, AND THE HARBORAGE, A 245-BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY. LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, PMC PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO A SERVICE AREA THAT EXTENDS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN HUDSON AND SOUTHERN BERGEN COUNTIES IN NEW JERSEY. SUPPORTING ITS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE, THE HELIPORT-EQUIPPED EMERGENCY ROOM AT PALISADES FEATURES SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, AND PSYCHIATRIC TRAUMA. INPATIENT VOLUME APPROXIMATED 11,202 ADMISSIONS. OUTPATIENT CLINIC VOLUME APPROXIMATED 16,900 VISITS AND THE EMERGENCY ROOM VOLUME APPROXIMATED 42,000 PATIENTS IN 2014. PMC IS A SIGNIFICANT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN HUDSON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY SERVING APPROXIMATELY 10% OF INPATIENT DISCHARGES FOR HUDSON RESIDENTS. IN 2014, THE HOSPITAL DISCHARGED A TOTAL OF 11,146 PATIENTS AND PERFORMED 7,447 INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SURGICAL PROCEDURES. PMC HAS BEEN THE LEADER IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY IN PROVIDING THE BEST IN HEALTHCARE AND THE LATEST IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY TO THE NEARLY 400,000 RESIDENTS THAT COMPRISE ITS PRIMARY SERVICE AREA OF HUDSON AND SOUTHERN BERGEN COUNTIES. PMC IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK. PMC HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN DEVELOPING COLLABORATIVE CLINICAL AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS TO BRING ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED DIAGNOSTIC AND MEDICAL TREATMENT TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. NEWLY ENHANCED SERVICES INCLUDE: - PMC'S LEVEL II NURSERY IS FULLY OPERATIONAL WITH QUICK TRANSFER OF CHILDREN NEEDING TERTIARY CARE AT HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. - PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY IS REVITALIZED AT PMC WITH THE HELP OF VASCULAR SURGEONS FROM HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. - BARIATRIC SURGERY, THORACIC SURGERY AND NEUROSURGERY PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED AT PMC WITH SUPPORT FROM HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SURGEONS. - BREAST SURGERY PROGRAM. PMC MEDICAL SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS ============================================= THE MEDICAL SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY PMC INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: 1. CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION AN EXPERIENCED AND DEDICATED TEAM PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE AVAILABLE IN A CARING SETTING. THE PMC MEDICAL TEAM INCLUDES PROVEN, BOARD CERTIFIED INVASIVE CARDIOLOGISTS, AND HIGHLY SKILLED INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY REGISTERED NURSES, CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGISTS AND MONITOR TECHNICIANS. EVERY PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT IS CERTIFIED IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) AND ALL NURSES ARE CERTIFIED ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT. 2. PEDIATRICS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TOP PRIORITY AT PMC. PEDIATRICIANS AT PMC WHO LIVE AND PRACTICE IN THE AREA PROVIDE EXPERT CARE FOR A VARIETY OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES. PMC'S INPATIENT UNIT IS STAFFED BY PEDIATRIC NURSES WHO UNDERSTAND THAT CHILDREN NEED EXTRA TLC WHEN THEY'RE HOSPITALIZED. A LIBERAL VISITATION POLICY ON THIS UNIT FOR PARENTS ASSURES THAT THEY CAN REMAIN WITH YOUR CHILD AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. 3. MATERNITY CARE IN 2014, APPROXIMATELY 1,430 BABIES WERE BORN AT PMC. PMC'S LABOR, DELIVERY, RECOVERY AND POSTPARTUM (LDRP) BIRTHING SUITES OFFER FAMILIES THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AND THE FINEST DOCTORS IN A FAMILY ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT. PMC'S OBSTETRICIANS, NURSES, AND LACTATION CONSULTANTS PROVIDE EXPERT CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, ALONG WITH CHILDBIRTH AND INFANT CARE CLASSES FOR COUPLES. 4. SAME DAY SURGERY PATIENTS RECEIVE TREATMENT IN PMC'S MODERN OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER AND RETURN HOME IN HOURS, NOT DAYS. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO PERFORM MANY KINDS OF SURGERY AT THE CENTER. PATIENTS BENEFIT FROM SMALLER INCISIONS, MINIMAL PAIN, FASTER RECUPERATION TIME AND LESS EXPENSE. PMC OFFERS ARTHROSCOPY, LAPAROSCOPY, ENDOSCOPY, HERNIA REPAIR AND GALL BLADDER REMOVAL. PMC'S YAG LASER ENHANCES OUR SURGICAL CAPABILITIES AND IMPROVES PATIENT COMFORT. 5. EMERGENCY CARE BECAUSE OF PMC'S LOCATION ON THE HUDSON RIVER -- NEAR THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE, LINCOLN TUNNEL, AND MAJOR HIGHWAYS -- PMC HAS ONE OF THE BUSIEST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS OF ANY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN NEW JERSEY. APPROXIMATELY 42,000 PATIENTS COME TO US EACH YEAR FOR LIFE-SAVING CARE ADMINISTERED BY BOARD-CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MEDICINE SPECIALISTS. A HELIPORT ON OUR PROPERTY PROVIDES ADDITIONAL ACCESS TO OUR HOSPITAL. PMC'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FEATURES 10,000 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE FOR PATIENT TREATMENT, TRAUMA, AND TRIAGE, WITH SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY CARE, ORTHOPEDICS, AND PSYCHIATRIC TRAUMA. A DECONTAMINATION SHOWER -- THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN HUDSON COUNTY -- IS USED TO TREAT INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS. AS AN ADDED BENEFIT, A SEPARATE FAST TRACK PROGRAM IN PMC'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS RESERVED FOR THE PROMPT TREATMENT OF MINOR ILLNESSES AND INJURIES. IT'S OUR WAY OF OFFERING FAST, QUALITY CARE TO HELP OUR PATIENTS COPE WITH LIFE'S LITTLE EMERGENCIES. 6. MENTAL HEALTHCARE PATIENTS IN CRISIS RECEIVE EMERGENCY CARE AT PMC. PMC MANAGES A 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE STAFFED BY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. PMC'S OUTPATIENT COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE, FAMILY VIOLENCE, AND MORE.
CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS7. OUTPATIENT TESTING PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO PMC'S OUTPATIENT TESTING FACILITIES: THE CARDIOPULMONARY LABORATORY DIAGNOSES AND TREATS EXISTING CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS AND PROVIDES CARE TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS AFTER SURGERY. BRAIN FUNCTION TESTS ARE ALSO PERFORMED. THE CLINICAL AND ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES PROVIDE ROUTINE AND SPECIALIZED TESTS. SKILLED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS ENSURE QUALITY AND ACCURACY. THE RADIOLOGY SERVICE OFFERS X-RAYS, CT SCANS, NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES, ULTRASOUND, MAMMOGRAPHY, CALCIUM SCORING AND DIGITAL ANGIOGRAPHY, PERFORMED BY REGISTERED RADIOLOGY TECHNICIANS AND RADIOLOGISTS. IN ADDITION, OUR INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIST PERFORMS UFE PROCEDURES AND FALLOPIAN TUBE RE-CANALIZATION. THE MRI CENTER HOUSES STATE OF THE ART MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING EQUIPMENT THAT PRODUCES SUPERIOR IMAGES UP TO 75 PERCENT FASTER THAN OTHER MACHINES. DURING THE PROCEDURE, PATIENTS RECLINE IN A SPACIOUS TESTING AREA, LISTEN TO MUSIC, AND RELAX WITH AROMATHERAPY. THE VASCULAR LABORATORY CONDUCTS SAFE AND ACCURATE NON-INVASIVE TESTS TO DIAGNOSE CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS. LASTLY, OUR RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY IS COMPLETELY FILMLESS AND IS REPRESENTED VIA DIGITAL EXPOSURE ALLOWING FOR MORE ACCURATE DIAGNOSTIC CAPABILITIES. 8. PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY SERVICES SUPPORTING THE CONTINUUM OF CARE. PMC'S CLINICAL AND ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES PROVIDE ROUTINE AND SPECIALIZED TESTS BY SKILLED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS TO ENSURE QUALITY AND ACCURACY. PATHOLOGY TESTS INCLUDE GROSS, MICROSCOPIC, CHEMICAL, IMMUNOLOGIC AND MOLECULAR EXAMINATION OF ORGANS AND TISSUES TO DETERMINE THE NATURE OF DISEASES. 9. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS PMC OFFERS NUMEROUS COMMUNITY EDUCATION, MEDICAL SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT GROUP SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THESE TYPES OF PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: - HEALTH FAIRS TAKE PLACE REGULARLY, IN THE WORKPLACE, AND IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT CANCER, DIABETES, ASTHMA, AIDS, HEART DISEASE, AND MORE. 10. PMC RESIDENCY PROGRAM INCLUDES INTERNAL MEDICINE, GENERAL SURGERY, OBSTETRICS, FAMILY MEDICINE, TRADITIONAL ROTATING INTERNSHIPS, GI FELLOWSHIPS AND DERMATOLOGY FELLOWSHIPS. - HEALTH SCREENINGS, FREE OR LOW-COST TESTS ARE AVAILABLE TO DETECT PROSTATE CANCER, HYPERTENSION, HIGH CHOLESTEROL, AND GLAUCOMA. - SEMINARS AND LECTURES COVER CURRENT HEALTHCARE ISSUES. THESE FREE, INFORMATIVE TALKS ARE PRESENTED BY PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF OUR SPEAKERS' BUREAU. - SUPPORT GROUPS HELP PEOPLE TO COPE WITH LIFE CHANGES BROUGHT ABOUT BY ILLNESSES SUCH AS CANCER, DIABETES, STROKE AND CARDIAC DISEASE. PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER (PMC) HAS ALWAYS BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR ITS STRONG TRADITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. PMC STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS BY OFFERING FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PMC'S LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH SOCIAL AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL EMPLOYERS PLACE IT IN A UNIQUELY EFFECTIVE POSITION TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. DURING THE PAST THREE YEARS, PMC WORKED WITH MANY OF ITS PARTNERS TO RELEASE PMC'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THIS COMPREHENSIVE REPORT IS THE RESULT OF A THOROUGH ASSESSMENT OF OUR AREA'S HEALTHCARE PROFILE, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, SUMMARY PATIENT INFORMATION FROM CARE PROVIDERS, AND NEW DATA OBTAINED BY MEANS OF FOCUS GROUPS, PUBLIC FORUMS AND A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY. THIS ASSESSMENT ALSO INCLUDES ACTION ITEMS AND PLANS TO ADDRESS THE PREVAILING HEALTHCARE CONCERNS IN PMC'S SERVICE AREA, INCLUDING NORTH BERGEN, UNION CITY, WEST NEW YORK, GUTTENBERG, WEEHAWKEN, CLIFFSIDE PARK, EDGEWATER, AND FAIRVIEW. THE TOP FIVE LOCAL HEALTH ISSUES IDENTIFIED AND ADDRESSED BY THE REPORT WERE: - ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE - ALCOHOL ABUSE - INADEQUATE SOCIAL SUPPORT - OBESITY - TOBACCO USE
CORE FORM, PART III; LINE 4DEXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING VARIOUS OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O.
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTIONS 6 & 7PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. ("SYSTEM") IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS ORGANIZATION. SYSTEM HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN THIS ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS.
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11BTHE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. AND AFFILIATES; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ENTITY OF THE SYSTEM. THIS ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF ITS GOVERNING BODY, ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS"). THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN DELEGATED THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE AND COORDINATE THE FORM 990 PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS. AS PART OF THE TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS ("INTERNAL WORKING GROUP") OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SYSTEM TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP FOR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP FOR FINAL REVIEW. THEREAFTER, THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO PROVIDING IT TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND FILING WITH THE IRS.
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE OF PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. AND AFFILIATES; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SYSTEM REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SYSTEM'S CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR REVIEW. THEREAFTER, THE SYSTEM'S CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH CONTAINS INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BY INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND THEN PRESENTS THIS SUMMARY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW AND DISCUSSION.
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"). THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHICH IS INTENDED TO INCLUDE BOTH CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BOTH QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED. THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW IS DONE ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS AND ENSURES THAT THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REASONABLE. THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 WITH RESPECT TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE THREE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE SATISFIED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE APPLICABLE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT; 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY "ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION" CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED ENTIRELY OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS EACH OF WHOM ARE INDEPENDENT AND ARE FREE FROM ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. HOWEVER, THE ULTIMATE DECISION TO REVIEW AND APPROVE OF CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER RESIDES WITH THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. FOLLOWING THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS IT MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WHICH HAS FINAL AUTHORITY TO APPROVE, DISAPPROVE OR TO ADJUST THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IN ATTENDANCE AT EACH MEETING IS AN ATTORNEY ADVISOR. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE USES THE SERVICES OF A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. BOTH THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND ATTORNEY ADVISOR ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OR MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE DATA; SPECIFICALLY THE COMMITTEE OBTAINED A WRITTEN COMPENSATION STUDY FROM AN INDEPENDENT FIRM WHICH SPECIALIZES IN THE REVIEWING OF HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THIS STUDY USED COMPARABLE GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC MARKET DATA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIMILAR SIZED HOSPITALS, NUMBER OF LICENSED BEDS AND NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED ITS BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION THROUGH THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF WRITTEN MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING WHICH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WAS REVIEWED AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED. THE ACTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ONLY APPLIES TO CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF CERTAIN OTHER INDIVIDUALS CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 990, INCLUDING THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S JOB PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR AND IS BASED UPON OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT REASONABLE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION IS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS INCLUDE MARKET SURVEY DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, PERSONNEL REVIEWS, EVALUATIONS, SELF-EVALUATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK MEETINGS.
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19THE ORGANIZATION HAS ISSUED TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THESE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED WITH THE TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROSPECTUS WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR REVIEW. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.
CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE JPART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS RECEIVING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION. PLEASE NOTE THIS REMUNERATION WAS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND NOT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS A VOTING MEMBER OR OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
CORE FORM, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN BTHIS ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE SYSTEM INCLUDES BOTH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CERTAIN BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND/OR DIRECTORS LISTED ON CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THIS FORM 990 MAY HOLD SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH BOTH THIS ORGANIZATION AND OTHER AFFILIATES WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THE HOURS SHOWN ON THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY, REPRESENT THE ESTIMATED HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. TO THE EXTENT THESE INDIVIDUALS SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SYSTEM, THEIR RESPECTIVE HOURS PER WEEK PER ORGANIZATION ARE APPROXIMATELY THE SAME AS REFLECTED ON PART VII OF THIS FORM 990. THE HOURS REFLECTED ON PART VII OF THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY, PAID OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, REFLECT TOTAL HOURS WORKED PER WEEK ON BEHALF OF PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM; NOT SOLELY THIS ORGANIZATION.
CORE FORM, PART XI; QUESTION 9OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES INCLUDE: - CHANGE IN PENSION BENEFIT LIABILITY; ($26,066,000)
CORE FORM, PART IV; QUESTION 12 AND PART XII; QUESTION 2THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN THE PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC., A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013; RESPECTIVELY. THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAIN COMBINING SCHEDULES ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS. THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013; RESPECTIVELY. THE PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH INCLUDES THIS ORGANIZATION, AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 3THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE AND ISSUE AN A-133 AUDIT.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11GDESCRIPTION:COLLECTION AGENCY TOTAL FEES:392114
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11GDESCRIPTION:CONSULTING FEES TOTAL FEES:329040
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PALISADES GENERAL CARE INC
7600 RIVER ROADNORTH BERGENNJ07047222587492HLTHCARE SVCSNJ501(C)(3)509(A)(2)PHSfalse
PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
7600 RIVER ROADNORTH BERGENNJ07047222587494SUPPORT PMCNJ501(C)(3)509(A)(3)NAfalse
PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
7600 RIVER ROADNORTH BERGENNJ07047223693169SUPPORT PHSNJ501(C)(3)509(A)(1)PHSfalse
PALISADES MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
7600 RIVER ROADNORTH BERGENNJ07047223814193SUPPORT PMCNJ501(C)(3)509(A)(2)PHSfalse

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp (3 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdEntity TypeEntityTypeTxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
PALISADES CHILD CARE CENTER INC
7600 RIVER ROADNORTH BERGENNJ07047222812623DAY CARE CENTERNJC CORP.false
PALISADES MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISES
7600 RIVER ROADNORTH BERGENNJ07047222608891SVC. MANAGEMENTNJC CORP.false
PALISADES HOUSE PHYSICIANS PC
7600 RIVER ROADNORTH BERGENNJ07047432020100HEALTHCARE SVCS.NJC CORP.false
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgYes (true)LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgYes (true)LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgYes (true)PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (true)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (true)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (true)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgYes (true)TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (true)TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE R, PART VFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE WITHIN PALISADES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. AND AFFILIATES; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER ROUTINELY PAYS EXPENSES FOR VARIOUS AFFILIATES IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. THESE RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ARE RECORDED ON THE REVENUE/EXPENSE AND BALANCE SHEET STATEMENTS OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND ITS AFFILIATES. THESE ENTITIES WORK TOGETHER TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY ARE SITUATED.ExplanationTxt

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