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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 7G: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CERTAIN SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AT A LOSS DUE TO THE COMMUNITY NEED.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE A FOOTNOTE ON BAD DEBT. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT INCLUDING ANY AMOUNT OF BAD DEBT AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT IN THIS REPORT.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 8: THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL IN ITS ENTIRETY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A COMMUNITY BENEFIT. THE MEDICARE PROGRAM WAS INTITIALLY ESTABLISHED IN A MANNER TO REIMBURSE EACH FACILITY ITS COST OF RENDERING CARE TO MEDICARE RECIPIENTS. HOWEVER, MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF PROVIDING CARE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 9B: IF PATIENTS MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS IN REGARDS TO OUR CHARITY CARE POLICY, THEY ARE GIVEN CHARITY CARE. THE ORGANIZATION USES FINANCIALS COUNSELORS TO DETERMINE THIS ELIGIBILITY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3: ONE OF THE GOALS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT (CHA) WAS TO LEARN ABOUT THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN WILKES COUNTY, WHILE IDENTIFYING THE STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES IN THE COMMUNITY. AS PART OF THE LARGER CHA PROJECT, A STAKEHOLDER SURVEY WAS DISTRIBUTED. THE PURPOSE OF THE STAKEHOLDER SURVEY WAS TO SOLICIT INPUT ON CRITICAL ISSUES THAT INFLUENCE THE HEALTH OF CITIZENS AND DECISIONS TO BE MADE BY PROVIDERS AND INSTITUTIONS (E.G., WILKES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT [WCHD], WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER [WRMC], COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PHYSICIANS, ETC.). THE WCHD SOUGHT TO INCLUDE A DIVERSITY OF OPINIONS THAT WERE REPRESENTATIVE OF DECISION MAKERS, HEALTH PROVIDERS, AND SOCIAL AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO CITIZENS OF WILKES COUNTY. A TOTAL OF 33 RESPONSES WERE RECEIVED.ADDITIONALLY, COMMUNITY HEALTH OPINION SURVEYS (CHOS) WERE DISTRIBUTED TO RESIDENTS OF WILKES COUNTY, NC BETWEEN JULY 2012 AND JANUARY 2013. SURVEYS WERE COMPLETED EITHER ONLINE VIA SURVEY MONKEY OR IN PERSON AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. A TOTAL OF 938 RESIDENTS COMPLETED THE SURVEY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>INCENTIVES FOR THE CEO AND CFO ARE BASED ON MEETING THE CRITERIA ON THE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR BALANCED SCORECARD. THE CRITERIA INCLUDE SIX FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES, FIVE QUALITY MEASUREMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND SPECIALTY DESIGNATIONS. THE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS ARE CALULATED USING SET FORMULAS WITH A MEASUREABLE THRESHOLD, TARGET AMOUNT, AND MAXIMUM AMOUNT. THE RECIPIENTS OF PAYMENTS UNDER THIS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 ARE LISTED BELOW. J. GENE FAILE, CEO $57,808 MARLIN MARKHAM, CFO 17,033</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (WHO SHALL ALSO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE) AND THE VICE CHAIRMEN. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET AS NECESSARY. A MAJORITY OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM, AND A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE ACTION ON ANY MATTER. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: (A) PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE; (B) LONG RANGE PLANNING; (C) ACQUISITIONS; AND (D) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; (E) SETTING GOALS FOR AND EVALUATING THE CEO, CFO, AND CNO, AND (F) APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, CFO, AND CNO. IN THE EVENT IMMEDIATE BOARD ACTION IS REQUIRED TO AVOID SUBSTANTIAL HARM AND A QUORUM OF THE FULL BOARD CANNOT TIMELY BE CONVENED, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE EMERGENCY ACTION; PROVIDED, HOWEVER THAT SUCH ACTION SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD TO SEEK RATIFICATION OF THE ACTION AT A SPECIAL MEETING CALLED FOR THAT PURPOSE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>ON FEBRUARY 7, 2007, THE HOSPITAL SYSTEM ENTERED INTO A SERVICES AND AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (CHS). THE AGREEMENT APPOINTS CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AS THE MANAGER OF THE HOSPITAL SYSTEM. THE BOARD OF WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (WRMC) CONTINUES TO OVERSEE THE OPERATIONS OF THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY AND RELATED EXEMPT ACTIVITIES. AS PART OF THE AGREEMENT, WRMC GRANTS CHS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM, SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WRMC. BOARD APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR LARGE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, SALE OR DISPOSAL OF SYSTEM ASSETS, AND BORROWING IN EXCESS OF IMMATERIAL AMOUNTS. CHS IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL. WRMC REIMBURSES CHS THE SALARY AND BENEFITS COST OF THESE INDIVIDUALS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE RETURN FOR PERSONAL REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED THE FORM 990 WITH MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO SUBMISSION WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
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