﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2012v2.3">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCount="0">
    <Timestamp>2014-06-03T08:27:44-05:00</Timestamp>
    <TaxPeriodEndDate>2013-09-30</TaxPeriodEndDate>
    <PreparerFirm>
      <PreparerFirmBusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1>KERBER ECK &amp; BRAECKEL LLP</BusinessNameLine1>
      </PreparerFirmBusinessName>
      <PreparerFirmUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1>1116 W MAIN ST</AddressLine1>
        <City>CARBONDALE</City>
        <State>IL</State>
        <ZIPCode>629012335</ZIPCode>
      </PreparerFirmUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirm>
    <ReturnType>990</ReturnType>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDate>2012-10-01</TaxPeriodBeginDate>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>610445841</EIN>
      <Name>
        <BusinessNameLine1>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC</BusinessNameLine1>
      </Name>
      <NameControl>MUHL</NameControl>
      <Phone>2703388000</Phone>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1>440 HOPKINSVILLE ST</AddressLine1>
        <City>GREENVILLE</City>
        <State>KY</State>
        <ZIPCode>423451124</ZIPCode>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <Officer>
      <Name>C RENEE' ORANGE</Name>
      <Title>CFO</Title>
      <Phone>2703388000</Phone>
      <DateSigned>2014-05-30</DateSigned>
      <AuthorizeThirdParty>false</AuthorizeThirdParty>
    </Officer>
    <Preparer>
      <Name>MARK DALLAS</Name>
      <Phone>6185291040</Phone>
      <DatePrepared>2014-06-03</DatePrepared>
    </Preparer>
    <TaxYear>2012</TaxYear>
    <BuildTS>2015-11-30 17:44:51Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCount="9">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc5" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc9">
      <NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>ED HEATH</NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>
      <AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
        <AddressLine1>440 HOPKINSVILLE ST</AddressLine1>
        <City>GREENVILLE</City>
        <State>KY</State>
        <ZIPCode>42345</ZIPCode>
      </AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
      <GrossReceipts>31234415</GrossReceipts>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliates>false</GroupReturnForAffiliates>
      <Organization501c3>X</Organization501c3>
      <WebSite>WWW.MCHKY.ORG</WebSite>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>
      <YearFormation>1938</YearFormation>
      <StateLegalDomicile>KY</StateLegalDomicile>
      <ActivityOrMissionDescription>THE MISSION OF MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS TO PROVIDE LOCAL ACCESS TO A FULL SERVICE HEALTH SYSTEM THROUGH THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF QUALITY SERVICES.</ActivityOrMissionDescription>
      <NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>12</NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>
      <NbrIndependentVotingMembers>10</NbrIndependentVotingMembers>
      <TotalNbrEmployees>531</TotalNbrEmployees>
      <TotalNbrVolunteers>30</TotalNbrVolunteers>
      <TotalGrossUBI>0</TotalGrossUBI>
      <ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>462399</ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>
      <ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>607533</ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>32843901</ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueCY>30312783</ProgramServiceRevenueCY>
      <InvestmentIncomePriorYear>422338</InvestmentIncomePriorYear>
      <InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>90296</InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>
      <OtherRevenuePriorYear>190573</OtherRevenuePriorYear>
      <OtherRevenueCurrentYear>164819</OtherRevenueCurrentYear>
      <TotalRevenuePriorYear>33919211</TotalRevenuePriorYear>
      <TotalRevenueCurrentYear>31175431</TotalRevenueCurrentYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>0</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>
      <SalariesEtcPriorYear>20148971</SalariesEtcPriorYear>
      <SalariesEtcCurrentYear>18786573</SalariesEtcCurrentYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>
      <TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>0</TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>
      <OtherExpensePriorYear>15332177</OtherExpensePriorYear>
      <OtherExpensesCurrentYear>14851327</OtherExpensesCurrentYear>
      <TotalExpensesPriorYear>35481148</TotalExpensesPriorYear>
      <TotalExpensesCurrentYear>33637900</TotalExpensesCurrentYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>-1561937</RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesCY>-2462469</RevenuesLessExpensesCY>
      <TotalAssetsBOY>20734954</TotalAssetsBOY>
      <TotalAssetsEOY>18451181</TotalAssetsEOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOY>3835595</TotalLiabilitiesBOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOY>4015713</TotalLiabilitiesEOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>16899359</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>14435468</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>
      <MissionDescription>THE MISSION OF MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS TO PROVIDE LOCAL ACCESS TO A FULL SERVICE HEALTH SYSTEM THROUGH THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF QUALITY SERVICES.</MissionDescription>
      <SignificantNewProgramServices>false</SignificantNewProgramServices>
      <SignificantChange>false</SignificantChange>
      <Expense>33637900</Expense>
      <Revenue>30339520</Revenue>
      <Description>HEALTH CARE DELIVERY &amp; MANAGEMENT: THE HOSPITAL OPERATES A 90 BED ACUTE CARE AND A 45 BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WITH RELATED OUTPATIENT AND ANCILLARY SERVICES, INCLUDING A 24 HOUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (MCH) PARTICIPATES WITH MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND INDIGENT CARE PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. THE HOSPITAL PROMOTES AND FURTHERS THE HEALTH AND GENERAL STANDARDS OF LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ACTIVITY OF RENDERING HEALTH SERVICES TO ALL PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, ACCOMPLISHES THE HOSPITAL'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.</Description>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpense>33637900</TotalProgramServiceExpense>
      <DescribedIn501C3 referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</DescribedIn501C3>
      <ScheduleBRequired referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequired>
      <PoliticalActivities>false</PoliticalActivities>
      <LobbyingActivities>false</LobbyingActivities>
      <SubjectToProxyTax>false</SubjectToProxyTax>
      <DonorAdvisedFunds referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</DonorAdvisedFunds>
      <ConservationEasements referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ConservationEasements>
      <CollectionsOfArt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</CollectionsOfArt>
      <CreditCounseling referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</CreditCounseling>
      <TermOrPermanentEndowments referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</TermOrPermanentEndowments>
      <ReportLandBldgEquip referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</ReportLandBldgEquip>
      <ReportInvestOthSecurities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ReportInvestOthSecurities>
      <ReportProgRelInvest referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ReportProgRelInvest>
      <ReportOtherAssets referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ReportOtherAssets>
      <ReportOtherLiabilities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</ReportOtherLiabilities>
      <ReportFin48Footnote referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</ReportFin48Footnote>
      <IndependentAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</IndependentAuditFinancialStmt>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt>
      <School>false</School>
      <ForeignOffice>false</ForeignOffice>
      <ForeignActivities>false</ForeignActivities>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>false</MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>
      <ProfessionalFundraising>false</ProfessionalFundraising>
      <FundraisingActivities>false</FundraisingActivities>
      <Gaming>false</Gaming>
      <Hospital referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">true</Hospital>
      <FinancialStmtAttached referenceDocumentId="RetDoc2">true</FinancialStmtAttached>
      <GrantsToOrganizations>false</GrantsToOrganizations>
      <GrantsToIndividuals>false</GrantsToIndividuals>
      <ScheduleJRequired referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">true</ScheduleJRequired>
      <TaxExemptBonds>false</TaxExemptBonds>
      <ExcessBenefitTransaction referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">false</ExcessBenefitTransaction>
      <PriorExcessBenefitTransaction referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">false</PriorExcessBenefitTransaction>
      <LoanToOfficerOrDQP referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">false</LoanToOfficerOrDQP>
      <GrantToRelatedPerson referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">false</GrantToRelatedPerson>
      <BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">true</BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>
      <BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">false</BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>
      <OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">true</OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>
      <DeductibleNonCashContributions>false</DeductibleNonCashContributions>
      <DeductibleContributionsOfArt>false</DeductibleContributionsOfArt>
      <Terminated>false</Terminated>
      <PartialLiquidation>false</PartialLiquidation>
      <DisregardedEntity referenceDocumentId="RetDoc10">true</DisregardedEntity>
      <RelatedEntity referenceDocumentId="RetDoc10">true</RelatedEntity>
      <RelatedOrgControlledEntity>false</RelatedOrgControlledEntity>
      <TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg referenceDocumentId="RetDoc10">false</TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg>
      <ActivitiesConductedPartnership referenceDocumentId="RetDoc10">false</ActivitiesConductedPartnership>
      <ScheduleORequired>true</ScheduleORequired>
      <NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>60</NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>
      <NumberW2GIncluded>0</NumberW2GIncluded>
      <NumberOfEmployees>531</NumberOfEmployees>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>
      <UnrelatedBusinessIncome>false</UnrelatedBusinessIncome>
      <ForeignFinancialAccount>false</ForeignFinancialAccount>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>
      <TaxablePartyNotification>false</TaxablePartyNotification>
      <NonDeductibleContributions>false</NonDeductibleContributions>
      <QuidProQuoContributions>false</QuidProQuoContributions>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOf>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOf>
      <FundsToPayPremiums>false</FundsToPayPremiums>
      <PremiumsPaid>false</PremiumsPaid>
      <IndoorTanningServices>false</IndoorTanningServices>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVI>
      <NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>12</NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>
      <NumberIndependentVotingMembers>10</NumberIndependentVotingMembers>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>true</FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>
      <DelegationOfManagementDuties>true</DelegationOfManagementDuties>
      <ChangesToOrganizingDocs>false</ChangesToOrganizingDocs>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>
      <MembersOrStockholders>false</MembersOrStockholders>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembers>false</ElectionOfBoardMembers>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApproval>false</DecisionsSubjectToApproval>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBody>true</MinutesOfGoverningBody>
      <MinutesOfCommittees>true</MinutesOfCommittees>
      <OfficerMailingAddress>false</OfficerMailingAddress>
      <LocalChapters>false</LocalChapters>
      <Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>true</Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicy>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicy>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>
      <RegularMonitoringEnforcement>true</RegularMonitoringEnforcement>
      <WhistleblowerPolicy>true</WhistleblowerPolicy>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicy>true</DocumentRetentionPolicy>
      <CompensationProcessCEO>true</CompensationProcessCEO>
      <CompensationProcessOther>true</CompensationProcessOther>
      <InvestmentInJointVenture>false</InvestmentInJointVenture>
      <UponRequest>X</UponRequest>
      <TheBooksAreInCareOf>
        <NameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>JOE SWAB</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameBusiness>
        <TelephoneNumber>2703388277</TelephoneNumber>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>440 HOPKINSVILLE ST</AddressLine1>
          <City>GREENVILLE</City>
          <State>KY</State>
          <ZIPCode>42345</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
      </TheBooksAreInCareOf>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CHARLES R LEWIS</NamePerson>
        <Title>CHAIRMAN</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DAVID JERNIGAN</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE CHAIRMA</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>W LEE FAUNTLEROY</NamePerson>
        <Title>SECRETARY/TR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>TAMMY S BREWER</NamePerson>
        <Title>IMMEDIATE PA</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DR MARY WEBB BROWN</NamePerson>
        <Title>BOARD MEMBER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>LANIE WEBB GARDNER</NamePerson>
        <Title>BOARD MEMBER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>TODD STILES</NamePerson>
        <Title>MEDICAL STAF</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DR WILLARD KEITH</NamePerson>
        <Title>BOARD MEMBER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DR FREDDIE MAYES</NamePerson>
        <Title>BOARD MEMBER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DR JAMES K KOPER</NamePerson>
        <Title>BOARD MEMBER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MARK POGUE</NamePerson>
        <Title>BOARD MEMBER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DR AD POLLOCK JR</NamePerson>
        <Title>BOARD MEMBER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>KATHLEEN MITCHELL</NamePerson>
        <Title>CNO</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>119670</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOHN COUNTZLER</NamePerson>
        <Title>CEO</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOSEPH SWAB</NamePerson>
        <Title>CFO</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DR VINCENT GENOVESE</NamePerson>
        <Title>PHYSICIAN</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>400005</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DR TERRY HOLT</NamePerson>
        <Title>PHYSICIAN</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>224994</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DR SHANE NAPIER</NamePerson>
        <Title>PHYSICIAN</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>200462</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>LAURA STILES</NamePerson>
        <Title>RPH</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>113547</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ANN C MURPHY</NamePerson>
        <Title>RPH</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>111936</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrg>1170614</TotalReportableCompFromOrg>
      <NumberIndividualsGT100K>6</NumberIndividualsGT100K>
      <FormersListed>false</FormersListed>
      <TotalCompGT150K>true</TotalCompGT150K>
      <CompensationFromOtherSources>true</CompensationFromOtherSources>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>ALLIANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>2650 EASTPOINTE PKWY SUITE 310</AddressLine1>
            <City>LOUISVILLE</City>
            <State>KY</State>
            <ZIPCode>40223</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>MANAGEMENT SERV</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>537100</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>KY EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>320 DAWN DRIVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>GREENVILLE</City>
            <State>KY</State>
            <ZIPCode>42345</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>ER PHYS/HOSPITA</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>491049</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>SODEXHO</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>9801 WASHINGTON BLVD</AddressLine1>
            <City>GAITHERSBERG</City>
            <State>MD</State>
            <ZIPCode>20878</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>DIETERYSRVCMGMT</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>141128</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>LOGANS HEALTHCARE</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>1240 HARRY LONG ROAD</AddressLine1>
            <City>SHELBYVILLE</City>
            <State>KY</State>
            <ZIPCode>40065</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>LINEN SERVICES</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>127997</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>QUEST DIAGNOSTICS</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>PO BOX 101071</AddressLine1>
            <City>ATLANTA</City>
            <State>GA</State>
            <ZIPCode>30374</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>LABORATORY SERV</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>121217</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <NumberOfContractorsGT100K>6</NumberOfContractorsGT100K>
      <GovernmentGrants>542533</GovernmentGrants>
      <AllOtherContributions>65000</AllOtherContributions>
      <TotalContributions>607533</TotalContributions>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE</Description>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>30312783</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>30312783</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenue>30312783</TotalProgramServiceRevenue>
      <InvestmentIncome>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>63559</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>63559</ExclusionAmount>
      </InvestmentIncome>
      <GrossRents>
        <Real>29175</Real>
      </GrossRents>
      <RentalIncomeOrLoss>
        <Real>29175</Real>
      </RentalIncomeOrLoss>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLoss>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>29175</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>29175</ExclusionAmount>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLoss>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssets>
        <Other>85721</Other>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssets>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
        <Other>58984</Other>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
      <GainOrLoss>
        <Other>26737</Other>
      </GainOrLoss>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestments>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>26737</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>26737</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestments>
      <OtherRevenueMisc>
        <Description>DIETARY / CAFETERIA</Description>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>112115</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>112115</ExclusionAmount>
      </OtherRevenueMisc>
      <OtherRevenueMisc>
        <Description>MISCELLANEOUS</Description>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>23529</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>23529</ExclusionAmount>
      </OtherRevenueMisc>
      <TotalOtherRevenue>135644</TotalOtherRevenue>
      <TotalRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>31175431</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>30339520</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <ExclusionAmount>228378</ExclusionAmount>
      </TotalRevenue>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIX>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIX>
      <CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
        <Total>119670</Total>
        <ProgramServices>119670</ProgramServices>
      </CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
      <OtherSalariesAndWages>
        <Total>14456467</Total>
        <ProgramServices>14456467</ProgramServices>
      </OtherSalariesAndWages>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefits>
        <Total>3054755</Total>
        <ProgramServices>3054755</ProgramServices>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefits>
      <PayrollTaxes>
        <Total>1155681</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1155681</ProgramServices>
      </PayrollTaxes>
      <FeesForServicesManagement>
        <Total>539923</Total>
        <ProgramServices>539923</ProgramServices>
      </FeesForServicesManagement>
      <FeesForServicesLegal>
        <Total>82153</Total>
        <ProgramServices>82153</ProgramServices>
      </FeesForServicesLegal>
      <FeesForServicesAccounting>
        <Total>41568</Total>
        <ProgramServices>41568</ProgramServices>
      </FeesForServicesAccounting>
      <FeesForServicesOther>
        <Total>3478787</Total>
        <ProgramServices>3478787</ProgramServices>
      </FeesForServicesOther>
      <Advertising>
        <Total>249352</Total>
        <ProgramServices>249352</ProgramServices>
      </Advertising>
      <OfficeExpenses>
        <Total>581129</Total>
        <ProgramServices>581129</ProgramServices>
      </OfficeExpenses>
      <InformationTechnology>
        <Total>160052</Total>
        <ProgramServices>160052</ProgramServices>
      </InformationTechnology>
      <Occupancy>
        <Total>1847317</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1847317</ProgramServices>
      </Occupancy>
      <Travel>
        <Total>129679</Total>
        <ProgramServices>129679</ProgramServices>
      </Travel>
      <ConferencesMeetings>
        <Total>58413</Total>
        <ProgramServices>58413</ProgramServices>
      </ConferencesMeetings>
      <Interest>
        <Total>49113</Total>
        <ProgramServices>49113</ProgramServices>
      </Interest>
      <DepreciationDepletion>
        <Total>1428552</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1428552</ProgramServices>
      </DepreciationDepletion>
      <Insurance>
        <Total>523603</Total>
        <ProgramServices>523603</ProgramServices>
      </Insurance>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>MEDICAL SUPPLIES &amp; DRUGS</Description>
        <Total>4632553</Total>
        <ProgramServices>4632553</ProgramServices>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>PROVIDER &amp; OTHER TAXES</Description>
        <Total>866511</Total>
        <ProgramServices>866511</ProgramServices>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>MEMBERSHIPS &amp; SUBSCRIPTIO</Description>
        <Total>126273</Total>
        <ProgramServices>126273</ProgramServices>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>MISCELLANEOUS</Description>
        <Total>56349</Total>
        <ProgramServices>56349</ProgramServices>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <TotalFunctionalExpenses>
        <Total>33637900</Total>
        <ProgramServices>33637900</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>0</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>0</Fundraising>
      </TotalFunctionalExpenses>
      <CashNonInterestBearing>
        <BOY>717399</BOY>
        <EOY>124101</EOY>
      </CashNonInterestBearing>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
        <BOY>430037</BOY>
        <EOY>437883</EOY>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
      <AccountsReceivable>
        <BOY>6840313</BOY>
        <EOY>6306109</EOY>
      </AccountsReceivable>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
        <BOY>1179243</BOY>
        <EOY>1142745</EOY>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
      <PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
        <BOY>558592</BOY>
        <EOY>157888</EOY>
      </PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>40970924</LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>
      <LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>32896569</LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
        <BOY>8341564</BOY>
        <EOY>8074355</EOY>
      </LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecurities>
        <BOY>1187132</BOY>
        <EOY>536455</EOY>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecurities>
      <IntangibleAssets>
        <BOY>1122721</BOY>
        <EOY>1122721</EOY>
      </IntangibleAssets>
      <OtherAssetsTotal>
        <BOY>357953</BOY>
        <EOY>548924</EOY>
      </OtherAssetsTotal>
      <TotalAssets>
        <BOY>20734954</BOY>
        <EOY>18451181</EOY>
      </TotalAssets>
      <AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
        <BOY>2749204</BOY>
        <EOY>2936710</EOY>
      </AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
      <MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp>
        <BOY>874244</BOY>
        <EOY>781773</EOY>
      </MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <BOY>212147</BOY>
        <EOY>297230</EOY>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalLiabilities>
        <BOY>3835595</BOY>
        <EOY>4015713</EOY>
      </TotalLiabilities>
      <FollowSFAS117>X</FollowSFAS117>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssets>
        <BOY>16899359</BOY>
        <EOY>14435468</EOY>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssets>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>16899359</BOY>
        <EOY>14435468</EOY>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>20734954</BOY>
        <EOY>18451181</EOY>
      </TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>-2462469</ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>
      <ReconciliationUnrealizedInvest>-1422</ReconciliationUnrealizedInvest>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrual>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrual>
      <AccountantCompileOrReview>false</AccountantCompileOrReview>
      <FSAudited>true</FSAudited>
      <FSAuditedBasis>
        <FinancialStatementConsolidated>X</FinancialStatementConsolidated>
      </FSAuditedBasis>
      <AuditCommittee>true</AuditCommittee>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequired>true</FederalGrantAuditRequired>
      <FederalGrantAuditPerformed>true</FederalGrantAuditPerformed>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc3">
      <Hospital170b1Aiii>X</Hospital170b1Aiii>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <ContributorInfo>
        <ContributorNumber>RESTRICTED</ContributorNumber>
        <ContributorNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorNameBusiness>
        <ContributorAddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorAddressUS>
        <AggregateContributions>RESTRICTED</AggregateContributions>
      </ContributorInfo>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc4">
      <Land>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>208485</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <BookValue>208485</BookValue>
      </Land>
      <Buildings>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>11557505</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>8951591</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>2605914</BookValue>
      </Buildings>
      <Equipment>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>27640358</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>23514359</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>4125999</BookValue>
      </Equipment>
      <OtherLandBuildings>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>1564576</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>430619</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>1133957</BookValue>
      </OtherLandBuildings>
      <TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>8074355</TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>DUE TO THIRD-PARTY PAYORS</Description>
        <Amount>245230</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>MCH FOUNDATION - NOTE PAYABLE</Description>
        <Amount>52000</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalOfAmounts>297230</TotalOfAmounts>
      <FootnoteInPartXIII>X</FootnoteInPartXIII>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
        <Identifier>LIABILITY UNDER FIN 48 FOOTNOTE</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. MANAGEMENT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITY WITHIN THE HOSPITAL DURING THE CURRENT OR PRIOR REPORTING PERIODS THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE OR OTHERWISE CALL INTO QUESTION THE HOSPITAL'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleH documentId="RetDoc6">
      <CharityCarePolicy>true</CharityCarePolicy>
      <WrittenPolicy>true</WrittenPolicy>
      <FPGReferenceFreeCare>true</FPGReferenceFreeCare>
      <Pcent200>X</Pcent200>
      <FPGReferenceDiscountedCare>false</FPGReferenceDiscountedCare>
      <FreeDiscCareMedicallyIndigent>true</FreeDiscCareMedicallyIndigent>
      <AmountsBudgetedForCharityCare>true</AmountsBudgetedForCharityCare>
      <ExpensesExceededBudget>true</ExpensesExceededBudget>
      <UnableToProvideCare>false</UnableToProvideCare>
      <AnnualCommunityBenefitReport>true</AnnualCommunityBenefitReport>
      <ReportPublicallyAvailable>true</ReportPublicallyAvailable>
      <CharityCareAtCost>
        <TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>1165778</TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <NetCommunityBenefitExpense>1165778</NetCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <PercentOfTotalExpense>0.03470</PercentOfTotalExpense>
      </CharityCareAtCost>
      <UnreimbursedMedicaid>
        <TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>6727077</TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <DirectOffsettingRevenue>4360851</DirectOffsettingRevenue>
        <NetCommunityBenefitExpense>2366226</NetCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <PercentOfTotalExpense>0.07030</PercentOfTotalExpense>
      </UnreimbursedMedicaid>
      <TotalCharityCare>
        <TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>7892855</TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <DirectOffsettingRevenue>4360851</DirectOffsettingRevenue>
        <NetCommunityBenefitExpense>3532004</NetCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <PercentOfTotalExpense>0.10500</PercentOfTotalExpense>
      </TotalCharityCare>
      <CommunityHealthServices>
        <TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>97031</TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <NetCommunityBenefitExpense>97031</NetCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <PercentOfTotalExpense>0.00290</PercentOfTotalExpense>
      </CommunityHealthServices>
      <TotalOtherBenefits>
        <TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>97031</TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <NetCommunityBenefitExpense>97031</NetCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <PercentOfTotalExpense>0.00290</PercentOfTotalExpense>
      </TotalOtherBenefits>
      <TotalCommunityBenefits>
        <TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>7989886</TotalCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <DirectOffsettingRevenue>4360851</DirectOffsettingRevenue>
        <NetCommunityBenefitExpense>3629035</NetCommunityBenefitExpense>
        <PercentOfTotalExpense>0.10790</PercentOfTotalExpense>
      </TotalCommunityBenefits>
      <BadDebtExpenseReported>true</BadDebtExpenseReported>
      <BadDebtExpenseAmount>1553462</BadDebtExpenseAmount>
      <AmountAttributableTo>776731</AmountAttributableTo>
      <AmountReimbursedByMedicare>11853927</AmountReimbursedByMedicare>
      <CostOfCareReimbursedByMedicare>14163769</CostOfCareReimbursedByMedicare>
      <MedicareSurplusOrShortfall>-2309842</MedicareSurplusOrShortfall>
      <CostingMethodologyUsed>
        <CostToChargeRatio>X</CostToChargeRatio>
      </CostingMethodologyUsed>
      <WrittenDebtCollectionPolicy>true</WrittenDebtCollectionPolicy>
      <ProvisionForCharityCare>true</ProvisionForCharityCare>
      <NumberOfHospitalFacilities>1</NumberOfHospitalFacilities>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionA>
        <FacilityNumber>1</FacilityNumber>
        <Name>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </Name>
        <Address>
          <AddressLine1>440 HOPKINSVILLE ST</AddressLine1>
          <City>GREENVILLE</City>
          <State>KY</State>
          <ZIPCode>423450387</ZIPCode>
        </Address>
        <LicensedHospital>X</LicensedHospital>
        <GeneralMedicalAndSurgical>X</GeneralMedicalAndSurgical>
        <Er24Hours>X</Er24Hours>
        <Other>HOME HEALTH-EMS-SKILLED NURSIN</Other>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionA>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionB>
        <HospitalFacilityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </HospitalFacilityName>
        <HospitalFacilityNumber>1</HospitalFacilityNumber>
        <CHNAConducted>true</CHNAConducted>
        <CommunityDefinition>X</CommunityDefinition>
        <CommunityDemographics>X</CommunityDemographics>
        <HowDataObtained>X</HowDataObtained>
        <CommunityHealthNeeds>X</CommunityHealthNeeds>
        <IdentifyingProcess>X</IdentifyingProcess>
        <ConsultingProcess>X</ConsultingProcess>
        <NeedsAssessmentConducted>13</NeedsAssessmentConducted>
        <TakeIntoAccount>true</TakeIntoAccount>
        <OtherFacilities>false</OtherFacilities>
        <CHNAWidelyAvailable>true</CHNAWidelyAvailable>
        <OwnWebsite>X</OwnWebsite>
        <OnRequest>X</OnRequest>
        <AdoptImplementStrategy>X</AdoptImplementStrategy>
        <ExecuteImplementStrategy>X</ExecuteImplementStrategy>
        <OtherNeedsAddressed>X</OtherNeedsAddressed>
        <AllNeedsAddressed>false</AllNeedsAddressed>
        <OrganizationIncurExciseTax>false</OrganizationIncurExciseTax>
        <EligibilityCriteriaExplained>true</EligibilityCriteriaExplained>
        <UsesFPGFree>true</UsesFPGFree>
        <FPGFreePercent>200.0</FPGFreePercent>
        <UsesFPGDiscounted>false</UsesFPGDiscounted>
        <ExplainsBasis>true</ExplainsBasis>
        <IncomeLevel>X</IncomeLevel>
        <ExplainsApplicationMethod>true</ExplainsApplicationMethod>
        <IncludesPublicityMeasures>true</IncludesPublicityMeasures>
        <OtherPublicity>X</OtherPublicity>
        <ActionsOnNonpayment>true</ActionsOnNonpayment>
        <PermitReportToCreditAgency>X</PermitReportToCreditAgency>
        <PermitLawsuit>X</PermitLawsuit>
        <CollectionActivities>true</CollectionActivities>
        <ReportToCreditAgency>X</ReportToCreditAgency>
        <Lawsuit>X</Lawsuit>
        <NotifyUponAdmission>X</NotifyUponAdmission>
        <NotifyBeforeDischarge>X</NotifyBeforeDischarge>
        <DocumentedDetermination>X</DocumentedDetermination>
        <NondiscrimEmergencyCarePolicy>true</NondiscrimEmergencyCarePolicy>
        <UsedOtherMethod>X</UsedOtherMethod>
        <AmountsGenerallyBilled>false</AmountsGenerallyBilled>
        <GrossCharges>false</GrossCharges>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionB>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionC>
        <NumberOfOtherFacilities>3</NumberOfOtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>HOME HEALTH SERVICES</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>440 HOPKINSVILLE STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>GREENVILLE</City>
            <State>KY</State>
            <ZIPCode>42345</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>HOME HEALTH</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>MUHLENBERG SURGICAL CENTER</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1008 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>POWDERLY</City>
            <State>KY</State>
            <ZIPCode>42367</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>SURGERY CENTER</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>CENTRAL CITY FAMILY CLINIC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>101 LEGION DR</AddressLine1>
            <City>CENTRAL CITY</City>
            <State>KY</State>
            <ZIPCode>42330</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PHYSICAN CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionC>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>COSTING METHODOLOGY EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I LINE 7</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COSTTOCHARGES AS CALCULATED FROM WORKSHEET 2 OF THE 2012 990 SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS WAS USED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNTS ON LINES 7A AND 7B OF PART I</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART II</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HAS AN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO ITS COMMUNITY DUE TO MUHLENBERG COUNTYS HIGH RATE OF JOBLESSNESS THE HOSPITAL DECIDED IT WAS IN THE COMMUNITYS BEST INTEREST TO SUPPORT LOCAL VENDORS WHEN POSSIBLE AND TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO BRING NEW INDUSTRY TO THE REGION THE HOSPITAL ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>BAD DEBT EXPENSE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART III LINE 4</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE TOTAL BAD DEBT EXPENSE AT COST REPRESENTS THE TOTAL AMOUNT EXPECTED TO BE COLLECTED BUT DEEMED UNCOLLECTIBLE BASED ON THE COMMUNITYS DEMOGRAPHICS INCOME LEVEL INDIVIDUAL ASSETS AND HEALTH COVERAGE 50 WAS DETERMINED TO BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE HOSPITALS PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PATIENTS ARE SCREENED FOR DSH AND CHARITY BASED ON APPLICATIONS THE ONES WHO DO NOT QUALIFY BECOME BAD DEBT ACCOUNTS FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTE PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE ORDINARILY DUE THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF THE INVOICE AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE THIRTY DAYS IF NO RESPONSE IS RECEIVED FROM THE PATIENT A STATEMENT IS GENERATED AND FORWARDED TO AN OUTSOURCE AGENCY HEALTH CLAIMS MANAGEMENT HCM HCM WILL GENERATE AND PROCESS A TOTAL OF THREE STATEMENTS TO COLLECT THE AMOUNT DUE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS COULD BE GENERATED IF A PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT HAS BEN APPROVED IF THE HOSPITAL RECEIVES NO PAYMENT OR COMMUNICATION TO ARRANGE PAYMENT THE ACCOUNT IS SENT TO COLLECTIONS AND RECOGNIZED AS BAD DEBT AT THAT TIME</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>MEDICARE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART III LINE 8</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE TOTAL MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS OF CARE REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT REPORTED IN THE HOSPITALS MEDICARE COST REPORT MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITALS MEDICARE SHORTFALL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED COMMUNITY BENEFIT DUE TO THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES MEDICARE REPRESENTS 43 OF THE HOSPITALS PAYOR MIX WITH MEDICARE REPRESENTING SUCH A LARGE PORTION OF THE PAYOR MIX THE HOSPITAL DEPENDS ON MEDICARE PAYMENTS IF MEDICARE PAYS LESS THAN COST IT IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE HOSPITAL AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>COLLECTION PRACTICES EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART III LINE 9B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PATIENT ACCOUNTS THAT ARE APPROVED FOR CHARITY ARE WRITTEN OFF TO OUR HOSPITAL CHARITY ADJUSTMENT THE PATIENT IS NOTIFIED OF CHARITY APPROVAL BY MAIL NO FURTHER STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNT OR OTHER CORRESPONDENCE ARE ISSUED</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>NEEDS ASSESSMENT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART VI</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSESSES THE COMMUNITYS HEALTH CARE NEEDS BY OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES INCLUDING A DEMOGRAPHIC DATABASES B LOCAL AND REGIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND RELATED DATABASES C KENTUCKY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION REPORTS AND DATABASES D MARKET ANALYSIS E FEEDBACK FROM PHYSICIANS AND OTHER INTERESTED COMMUNITY GROUPS F HOSPITALGENERATED REPORTS ON UTILIZATION OF SERVICES G BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADE UP OF LOCAL COUNTY RESIDENTS IN 2013 A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT CHNA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY WAS PREPARED FOR MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BY THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE OF KENTUCKY CEDIK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS INCLUDED COLLECTING SECONDARY DATA RELATED TO THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DATA AS WELL AS HEALTH OUTCOMES DATA WERE COLLECTED FROM SECONDARY SOURCES TO HELP PROVIDE CONTEXT FOR THE COMMUNITYCEDIK COMPILED HOSPITAL UTILIZATION DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHO WAS USING THE FACILITY AND FOR WHAT SERVICES INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS COLLECTED THROUGH FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND SURVEYS THREE FOCUS GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER MEETINGS THE SENIOR POPULATION AND THE UNDERSERVED WERE TARGETED AND PARTICIPATED IN A FOCUS GROUP WHILE TWO OTHER FOCUS GROUPS TOOK PLACE WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY TO FACILITATE PRIORITIZATION OF IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS A RANKING PROCESS WAS USED HEALTH NEEDS WERE RANKED BASED ON FIVE FACTORS 1 THE ABILITY OF MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TO EVALUATE AND MEASURE OUTCOMES 2 THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE AFF ECTED BY THE ISSUE OR SIZE OF THE ISSUE 3 THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM 4 PREVALENCE OF COMMON THEMES 5 THE EXISTENCE OF HOSPITAL PROGRAMS WHICH RESPOND TO THE IDENTIFIED NEED HEALTH NEEDS WERE THEN PRIORITIZED TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THEIR OVERALL RANKING THE DEGREE TO WHICH MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CAN INFLUENCE LONGTERM CHANGE AND THE IMPACT OF THE IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS ON OVERALL HEALTH MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO EXECUTE THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND REALIZE THE GOALS THAT HAVE BEEN POSITIONED TO BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART VI</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL REACHES OUT TO EDUCATE PATIENTS ABOUT THE PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THE PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IN THE PATIENT INFORMATION HANDBOOK THAT IS GIVEN TO EVERY PATIENT AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION THE ADMISSION CONSENT FORM ALSO INCLUDES AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY THE PATIENT THAT THEY WERE GIVEN THE HANDBOOK IN ADDITION SELFPAY PATIENTS ARE INFORMED OF FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ADMISSION SELFPAY PATIENTS ARE VISITED BY A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR AND INFORMED OF THE AVAILABLE PROGRAMS</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>COMMUNITY INFORMATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART VI</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA FOR MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS MUHLENBERG COUNTY KENTUCKY POPULATION OF 31181 IN 2012 LOCATED 115 MILES NORTH OF NASHVILLE TN 125 MILES WOUTHWEST OF LOUISVILLE KY AND 70 MILES SOUTH OF EVANSVILLE IN THE HOSPITALS SECONDARY SERVICE AREA INCLUDES PARTS OF HOPKINS TODD OHIO MCLEAN BUTLER LOGAN AND CHRISTIAN COUNTIES WHICH ARE THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES THE ESTIMATED PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL AS DETERMINED BY THE US CENSUS BUREAU 20082012 IS 193 FOR MUHLENBERG COUNTY AND AN AVERAGE OF 201 OF THE SECONDARY SERVICE AREA THE AREA IS MOSTLY RURAL WITH A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 65 AND A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME THAN FOR ALL OF KENTUCKY THE AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN MUHLENBERG COUNTY FOR THE THE CALENDAR YEAR 2012 WAS 78 COMPARED TO THE STATE AVERAGE OF 95</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>HEALTH OF COMMUNITY IN RELATION TO EXEMPT PURPOSE</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART VI</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND ITS EMPLOYEES HAVE A RICH HISTORY OF PLANNING ANDOR SPONSORING EVENTS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON HEALTHY LIVINGAND WELLNESS FACTORS EVENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9302013 INCLUDED HEALTH FAIRS AND SCREENINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING IRS EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS A ACCEPT AND TREAT MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS B EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OPEN TO ALL EMERGENT CASES REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY C OPEN MEDICAL STAFF THAT ALLOWS CREDENTIALED PHYSICIANS TO PRACTICE AT THE FACILITY D OPERATE UNDER COMMUNITY BOARDS CONTROL IT IS THE MISSION AND ONGOING GOAL OF THE LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEES OF MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TO DO THE BEST JOB POSSIBLE TREATING THE SICK AND INJURED ADDRESSING COMMUNITY WELLNESS NEEDS AND PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY THROUGH OUR MANY COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES OUR CHARITY CARE PROGRAM AND OUR ACCEPTANCE OF PATIENTS COVERED BY FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MAKES A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC LINE NUMBER 1 PART V LINE 1J</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART V LINE 1J</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CHNA ALSO OUTLINES HOSPITAL UTILIZATION DATA INCLUDING TABLES OUTLINING DISCHARGES TOTAL CHARGES AND AVERAGE CHARGES BY THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES HOSPITAL INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT DISCHARGES HOSPITAL INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PAYER MIX AND HOSPITAL INPATIENT DIAGNOSIS RELATED GROUP</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC LINE NUMBER 1 PART V LINE 3</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART V LINE 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>IN CONDUCTING THE CHNAINPUT WAS GATHERED FROM FOCUS GROUPS THREE FOCUS GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER MEETINGS THE SENIOR POPULATION AND THE UNDERSERVED WERE TARGETED AND PARTICIPATED IN A FOCUS GROUP WHILE TWO OTHER FOCUS GROUPS TOOK PLACE WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY THE STEERING COMMITTEE INCLUDED VARIOUS MEMEBERS OF THE COMMUNITY EACH MEMBER WAS FROM AREAS IN OR AROUND THE IMMEDIATE SERVICE AREA INCLUDED WERE A CEO OF A NEARBY HEALTH CENTER A MINISTER A SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER REPRESENTATIVE A HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE A COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE A SHERIFF A DENTIST A JUDGE EXECUTIVE A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CONVENTION CENTER A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE A FAMILY PRACTICE REPRESENTATIVE A FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE AND VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNITY MEMEBERS</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC LINE NUMBER 1 PART V LINE 6I</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART V LINE 6I</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WILL KICK OFF THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY BY INITIATING COLLABORATIVE EFF ORTS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO ADDRESS EACH HEALTH PRIORITY IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS PERIODIC EVALUATION OF GOALSOBJECTIVES FOR EACH IDENTIFIED PRIORITY WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ASSURE THAT WE ARE ON TRACK TO COMPLETE OUR PLAN AS DESCRIBED AT THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2016 MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WILL REVIEW THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AND REPORT ON THE SUCCESS EXPERIENCED THROUGH THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC LINE NUMBER 1 PART V LINE 7</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART V LINE 7</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>HOSPITAL BOARD TERM LIMITS DIVERSITY TERM LIMITS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED AND ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ADDED THE BOARD WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE TRANSPARENCY IN MATTERS THAT BENEFI T THE COMMUNITY ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY THIS IS OUT OF THE SCOPE OF THE HOSPITALS SERVICES HOWEVER THE HOSPITAL OFFERS HOME HEALTH SERVICES AND THERE ARE LOCAL NURSING HOMES AND AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN THE COMMUNITY ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM THIS IS OUT OF THE SCOPE OF THE HOSPITALS SERVICES CANCER TREATMENT THE HOSPITAL CURRENTLY HAS TWO PHYSICIANS WHO HAVE AN ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE HOSPITAL AND SEE PATIENTS ON A WEEKLY BASIS PATIENTS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY AS ORDERED BY THE PHYSICIANS IN THE HOSPITAL IN ADDITION CANCER TREATMENT IS AVAILABLE WITHIN A 45 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE HOSPITAL LOCAL PHYSICIANS WHY DONT THEY REFER TO HOSPITAL THE MAJORITY OF THE LOCAL PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS ARE EMPLOYED BY BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM AND REFER TO THEIR FACILITIES MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO MARKET THE HOSPITALS SERVICES TO ALL PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE COMMUNITY DENTIST ON STAFF ACCESS FOR AFTER HOURS AND EMERGENCY CARE THE HOSPITAL HAS A DENTIST ON STAFF BUT THEY DO NOT PRACTICE IN THE HOSPITAL AND PRIMARILY MAKE VISITS FOR THE LONG TERM CARE UNIT A LIST OF PROVIDERS IS AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS UPON REQUEST OUTPATIENT LABS AND DIAGNOSTICS PRICES ARE TOO HIGH MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER COMPETITIVE PRICES TO THE COMMUNITY WOMENS SHELTER AND HOMELESS SHELTER THIS IS OUT OF THE SCOPE OF THE HOSPITALS SERVICES AND THERE ARE FACILITIES WITHIN 45 MINUTES OF THE HOSPITAL SANCTUARY HOUSE PITINO CENTER BOULWARE CENTER AND OASIS ACCESS TO FRONT DOORS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PATIENT AND STAFF SAFETY ALL DOORS EXCEPT ER ARE LOCKED AT 8 PM VISITING HOURS TO PATIENT ROOMS END AT 8PM AND THE DOORS ARE LOCKED IN ACCORDANCE TO VISITING HOURS OBSTETRIC CARE THE OB UNIT OF THE HOSPITAL WAS CLOSED IN AUGUST OF 2012 DUE TO LACK OF OBGYN SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN 45 MINUTES OF THE HOSPITAL MEDICAID PATIENTS ACCESS TO SERVICES THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT LIMIT ANY SERVICES TO MEDICAID PATIENTS DRUG TREATMENT FACILITY THIS IS CURRENTLY OUT OF THE SCOPE OF THE HOSPITALS SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT THE COUNTY HAS LOCAL ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT THROUGH PENNYROYAL AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC LINE NUMBER 1 PART V LINE 14G</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART V LINE 14G</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL SCREENS ALL PATIENTS FOR MEDICAID DSH AND CHARITY</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC LINE NUMBER 1 PART V LINE 20D</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART V LINE 20D</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWS THE ESTABLISHED POLICY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
    </IRS990ScheduleH>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc7">
      <CompensationSurvey>X</CompensationSurvey>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApproval>X</BoardOrCommitteeApproval>
      <SeverancePayment>false</SeverancePayment>
      <SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>false</SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>
      <EquityBasedCompArrangement>false</EquityBasedCompArrangement>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg>false</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs>false</CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs>
      <CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg>false</CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg>
      <CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs>false</CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs>
      <AnyNonFixedPayments>false</AnyNonFixedPayments>
      <InitialContractException>false</InitialContractException>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>JOHN COUNTZLER</NamePerson>
        <Title>CEO</Title>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>JOSEPH SWAB</NamePerson>
        <Title>CFO</Title>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>DR VINCENT GENOVESE</NamePerson>
        <Title>PHYSICIAN</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>400005</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>400005</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>DR TERRY HOLT</NamePerson>
        <Title>PHYSICIAN</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>224994</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>224994</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>DR SHANE NAPIER</NamePerson>
        <Title>PHYSICIAN</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>200462</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>200462</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartIII>
        <Identifier>OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE J, PART III</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HIRED ALLIANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ALLIANT) TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE HOSPITAL. ALLIANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE HOSPITAL WITH A CEO AND CFO AS WELL AS PAYING THEIR ANNUAL SALARIES.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartIII>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleL documentId="RetDoc8">
      <Form990ScheduleLPartIV>
        <NameOfInterestedPerson>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>KENTUCKY EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIANS</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfInterestedPerson>
        <Relationship>DR. KEITH-OWNER</Relationship>
        <AmountOfTransaction>491049</AmountOfTransaction>
        <DescriptionOfTransaction>ER PHYSICIAN SERVICE</DescriptionOfTransaction>
        <SharingOfRevenues>false</SharingOfRevenues>
      </Form990ScheduleLPartIV>
      <Form990ScheduleLPartV>
        <Identifier>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE L PART V</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>REGARDING TRANSACTIONS DISCLOSED IN PART IV ABOVE THE TRANSACTIONS WITH KENTUCKY EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIANS KERP ARE FOR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND HOSPITALIST COVERAGE THESE PAYMENTS REPRESENT TRANSACTIONS BASED ON FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SERVICES PROVIDED THE KERP TRANSACTIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleLPartV>
    </IRS990ScheduleL>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc9">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE NON-CLINICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING OFFICE ASSISTANCE, STAFFING THE INFORMATION DESK, AND OPERATING THE GIFT SHOP.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DR MARY K BROWN LANIE WEBB GARDNER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER FAMILY RELATIONSHIP CHARLES R LEWIS DR WILLARD KEITH BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>MANAGEMENT DELEGATED</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE HOSPITAL IS EMPLOYED BY ALLIANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTROLLING MANAGEMENT DUTIES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CEO REVIEWS THE 990 WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO UPDATE AND SIGN OFF ON A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALLIANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES EMPLOYS THE HOSPITAL'S CEO AND CFO. THEY PERFORM COMPARABILITY STUDIES AND RECOMMEND SALARY PACKAGES TO THE HOSPITAL'S PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. THE SALARY PACKAGES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE HOSPITAL'S PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPARABILITY DATA IS REVIEWED REGARDING THE CEO AND CFO'S SALARY PACKAGES. THE SALARY PACKAGES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCE COMMITTEE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES 3,478,787 0 0</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc10">
      <Form990ScheduleRPartI>
        <NameOfDisregardedEntity>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MUHLENBERG SURGERY CENTER LLC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfDisregardedEntity>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1008 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE</AddressLine1>
          <City>POWDERLY</City>
          <State>KY</State>
          <ZIPCode>42367</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>611398071</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivities>SURGERY</PrimaryActivities>
        <LegalDomicileState>KY</LegalDomicileState>
        <TotalIncome>-62492</TotalIncome>
        <EOYAssets>1049996</EOYAssets>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MCH</BusinessNameLine1>
          <BusinessNameLine2>COMMUNITY HOSPITAL</BusinessNameLine2>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartI>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartII>
        <NameOfDisregardedEntity>
          <BusinessNameLine1>THE MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL F</BusinessNameLine1>
          <BusinessNameLine2>OUNDATION</BusinessNameLine2>
        </NameOfDisregardedEntity>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>440 HOPKINSVILLE ST</AddressLine1>
          <City>GREENVILLE</City>
          <State>KY</State>
          <ZIPCode>423450387</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>261600611</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivities>FUNDRAISIN</PrimaryActivities>
        <LegalDomicileState>KY</LegalDomicileState>
        <ExemptCodeSection>501C3</ExemptCodeSection>
        <PublicCharityStatus>9</PublicCharityStatus>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MCH</BusinessNameLine1>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <ControlledOrg>false</ControlledOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartIII>
        <NameOfRelatedOrg>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MUHLENBERG MEDICAL PROPERTIES IV LL</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfRelatedOrg>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1010 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE</AddressLine1>
          <City>POWDERLY</City>
          <State>KY</State>
          <ZIPCode>42367</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>010571762</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivity>LESSOR</PrimaryActivity>
        <LegalDomicileState>KY</LegalDomicileState>
        <DirectControllingEntityNA>N/A</DirectControllingEntityNA>
        <PredominantIncomeType>RELATED</PredominantIncomeType>
        <ShareOfTotalIncome>51757</ShareOfTotalIncome>
        <ShareOfEOYAssets>356485</ShareOfEOYAssets>
        <DisproportionateAllocations>false</DisproportionateAllocations>
        <GeneralOrManagingPartner>true</GeneralOrManagingPartner>
        <PercentageOwnership>0.49000</PercentageOwnership>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartIII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartIII>
        <NameOfRelatedOrg>
          <BusinessNameLine1>GENESIS HEALTH ALLIANCE LLC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfRelatedOrg>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>3700 WASHINGTON AVENUE</AddressLine1>
          <City>EVANSVILLE</City>
          <State>IN</State>
          <ZIPCode>47714</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>208223181</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivity>PURCHASING</PrimaryActivity>
        <LegalDomicileState>IN</LegalDomicileState>
        <DirectControllingEntityNA>N/A</DirectControllingEntityNA>
        <PredominantIncomeType>RELATED</PredominantIncomeType>
        <ShareOfTotalIncome>980</ShareOfTotalIncome>
        <ShareOfEOYAssets>11437</ShareOfEOYAssets>
        <DisproportionateAllocations>false</DisproportionateAllocations>
        <GeneralOrManagingPartner>true</GeneralOrManagingPartner>
        <PercentageOwnership>0.04350</PercentageOwnership>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartIII>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>false</ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>false</GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>false</GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>false</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>false</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>
      <DividendsRelatedOrganization>false</DividendsRelatedOrganization>
      <SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>false</SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>
      <PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>false</PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>
      <ExchangeOfAssets>false</ExchangeOfAssets>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>false</RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>false</RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>false</PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>false</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>
      <SharingOfFacilities>false</SharingOfFacilities>
      <SharingOfPaidEmployees>false</SharingOfPaidEmployees>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>false</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>true</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferToOtherOrg>false</OtherTransferToOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>false</OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>