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        <DescriptionOfTransaction>SEE PART V.</DescriptionOfTransaction>
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        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE L, PART IV</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>(1) ELLEN SCUTELLA IS THE WIFE OF FRANK SCUTELLA, CHAIRMAN ELECT. SHE WAS EMPLOYED BY ELK REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER WITH REPORTABLE COMPENSATION OF $32,850 AND RELATED BENEFITS OF $1,154. TOTAL COMPENSATION RECEIVED WAS $34,004. (2) FRANK SCUTELLA IS AN OWNER OF NICKLAS INSURANCE AGENCY. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES PROPERTY, BOILER, AND BUSINESS AUTO INSURANCE FROM THE AGENCY, WITH TOTAL PAYMENTS EQUAL TO $179,944 FOR THE YEAR. (3) KAREN GASPARI IS THE SISTER OF LAURIE MACDONALD, ERHC CFO/VP OF FINANCE. SHE IS EMPLOYED BY ERHC AND RECEIVED REPORTABLE COMPENSATION OF $31,413 AND RELATED BENEFITS OF $1,230. TOTAL COMPENSATION RECEIVED WAS $32,643. (4) FRANK STRAUB, DIRECTOR, IS THE OWNER OF ST. MARYS PHARMACY AND SMP HOME MEDICAL. THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED PHARMACY DRUGS FOR PINECREST MANOR AND OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS AT A TOTAL COST OF $159,100 FOR FYE 6/30/2013.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE HEALTH CENTER IS A SOLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROVIDING PRIMARY ACUTE CARE MEDICAL SERVICES TO TWO CAMPUSES, THE ST. MARYS HEALTH CENTER IN ST. MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA, AND THE RIDGWAY HEALTH CENTER IN RIDGWAY, PENNSYLVANIA. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE MEALS ON WHEELS, COMMUNITY NURSING, HEALTHY BEGINNINGS, AND SPORTS MEDICINE AND OTHER HEALTHCARE RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEALTH CENTER RECEIVED EHR INCENTIVE PAYMENTS THROUGH THE MEANINGFUL USE PROGRAM.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER IS ELK REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (ERHS), A RELATED PENNSYLVANIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. ERHS AND ERHC HAVE A COMMON BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL POWERS OF ERHC ARE EXERCISED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDED THAT THE BOARD OBTAINS THE APPROVAL OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM BEFORE ACTION ON ANY MATTERS BECOMES FINAL AND EFFECTIVE.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND THE CONTROLLER. AFTER ALL SUGGESTED CHANGES FROM THE CFO AND CONTROLLER ARE MADE, THE UPDATED DRAFT FORM 990 IS PRESENTED AT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING. AFTER ANY FINAL CHANGES ARE MADE, A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE FILING.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIANCE</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS GIVEN TO BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY ALONG WITH A LETTER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THESE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND SUBMITS A REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONCERNING ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE BOARD MEMBERS ALSO COMPLETE A SEPARATE QUESTIONNAIRE DEVELOPED TO HELP ANSWER THE NEW FORM 990 QUESTIONS. ANY INDIVIDUAL HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER WILL NEITHER VOTE NOR USE HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER. THIS INDIVIDUAL WILL ALSO NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR ANY ACTION ON THE MATTER IN QUESTION. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT THE DISCLOSURE OF THE INTEREST, THE ABSTENTION FROM VOTING, AND THE QUORUM SITUATION.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>COMPENSATION DETERMINATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A &amp; 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CEO'S CONTRACT IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD. AS PART OF THIS PROCESS, THE BOARD USES AN OUTSIDE CONSULTING FIRM AND SALARY SURVEYS AS COMPARABILITY DATA. NO OTHER OFFICERS RECEIVE THIS SALARY REVIEW. THE PROCESS IS DISCUSSED WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SIGNS THE CONTRACT APPROVING ANY CHANGES AS AGREED UPON. IN 2011, A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WAS STARTED AND AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WAS DEVELOPED.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>GOVERNING DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST FROM LORI SCUTELLA, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY. DOCUMENTS MAY BE MAILED, E-MAILED, FAXED, OR HELD FOR PICKUP BY REQUESTING PERSONS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NO DIRECTORS RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR THEIR DIRECTOR DUTIES. DR. DAVID JOHE IS PAID AS A PHYSICIAN IN ERPG AND IS PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL STAFF. GREG BAUER RECEIVES COMPENSATION FOR HIS DUTIES AS PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE ELK REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>$ 1,394,420 CHANGE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (2,215,061) TRANSFERS TO AFFILIATES (98,151) REM TRANSFERS TO AFFILIATES ----------- $ (918,792)</Explanation>
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