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            <City>YANKTON</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57078</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>LAUREL OAKS APARTMENTS</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>4510 S PRINCE OF PEACE PLACE</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57103</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1307 N MAIN</AddressLine1>
            <City>MITCHELL</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57301</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP OCCUPATIONAL MEDICIN</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>4928 NORTH CLIFF AVENUE</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57104</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>BUSINESS AND CORPORATE HEALTH CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP RADIATION ONCOLOGY</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1417 S MINNESOTA AVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57105</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>SPECIALTY CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1411 WELLS AVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>PIERRE</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57501</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP LIVER DISEASE</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1315 SOUTH CLIFF AVENUE 1200</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57105</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>HEPATOLOGY CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1508 4TH STREET NE</AddressLine1>
            <City>WATERTOWN</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57201</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>903 N WASHINGTON</AddressLine1>
            <City>MADISON</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57042</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA RESEARCH INSTITUTE</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>2020 S NORTON AVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57105</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP WOMEN'S MIDLIFE CARE</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>911 EAST 20TH STREET - SUITE 200</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57105</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>WOMEN'S SERVICES CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>602 CENTRAL AVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>ESTHERVILLE</City>
            <State>IA</State>
            <ZIPCode>51334</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQPT FLOYD VALLEY HSP</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>190 6TH AVE NE</AddressLine1>
            <City>LEMARS</City>
            <State>IA</State>
            <ZIPCode>51031</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>38 19TH STREET SW</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX CENTER</City>
            <State>IA</State>
            <ZIPCode>51250</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP COMP BREAST CARE</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1000 EAST 23RD STREET - SUITE 200</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57018</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>SPECIALTY CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP LARCHWOOD</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>916 HOLDER STREET PO BOX 8</AddressLine1>
            <City>LARCHWOOD</City>
            <State>IA</State>
            <ZIPCode>51241</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1325 SOUTH CLIFF AVENUE</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57117</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQPT OF SPENCER</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>716 GRAND AVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>SPENCER</City>
            <State>IA</State>
            <ZIPCode>51301</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>102 WEST MAIN SUITE A</AddressLine1>
            <City>PARKSTON</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57366</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA DERMATOLOGY PHARMACY</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>6701 SOUTH MINNESOTA AVENUE</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57108</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RETAIL PHARMACY</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA LEE MABEE OBGYN</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1910 WEST 69TH SUITE 100</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57108</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGY CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP MCGREEVY SALEM</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>740 SOUTH HILL</AddressLine1>
            <City>SALEM</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57058</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1565 DAKOTA AVE S</AddressLine1>
            <City>HURON</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57350</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN GENETICS</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>4400 W 69TH ST SUITE 200</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57108</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>GENETIC RESEARCH PROGRAM</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>CURAQUICK AVERA CLINIC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>3000 S MINNESOTA AVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57105</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP BIG STONE CITY</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>451 MAIN STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>BIG STONE CITY</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57216</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP MCHALE INSTITUTE</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>3720 W 69TH STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57108</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>CANCER CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>HEGG MEDICAL CLINIC AVERA</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>2121 HEGG DRIVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>ROCK VALLEY</City>
            <State>IA</State>
            <ZIPCode>51247</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>1301 SOUTH CLIFF AVENUE SUITE 3</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57105</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>COMMUNITY BLOOD SERVICES</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA 69TH ST PHARMACY - BEHAVIORAL</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>4400 W 69TH ST SUITE 300</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57108</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RETAIL PHARMACY</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>100 22ND AVENUE SUITE 101</AddressLine1>
            <City>BROOKINGS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57006</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>RENTAL &amp; SALE OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>PIPESTONE MEDICAL GROUP AVERA</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>920 - 4TH AVENUE SW</AddressLine1>
            <City>PIPESTONE</City>
            <State>MN</State>
            <ZIPCode>56164</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP ESTHERVILLE</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>926 NORTH 8TH STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>ESTHERVILLE</City>
            <State>IA</State>
            <ZIPCode>51334</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>RURAL MEDICAL CLINICS</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>301 SOUTH WALNUT STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>FREEMAN</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57029</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP CHAMBERLAIN</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>101 SOUTH FRONT PO BOX 27</AddressLine1>
            <City>CHAMBERLAIN</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57325</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>YORKSHIRE EYE CLINIC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>2311 YORKSHIRE DRIVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>BROOKINGS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57006</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>OPHTHALMOLOGY AND OPTOMETRY CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>HEALTH CARE CLINIC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>300 NORTH DAKOTA AVENUE SUITE 117</AddressLine1>
            <City>SIOUX FALLS</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57104</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>FREE HEALTHCARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP BUTTE</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>730 WILSON STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>BUTTE</City>
            <State>NE</State>
            <ZIPCode>68722</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>SATELLITE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP LAKEFIELD</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>221 - 3RD AVENUE</AddressLine1>
            <City>LAKEFIELD</City>
            <State>MN</State>
            <ZIPCode>56150</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>SATELLITE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP VOLGA</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>210 KASAN AVENUE</AddressLine1>
            <City>VOLGA</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57071</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>SATELLITE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP ELKTON</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>203 ELK STREET</AddressLine1>
            <City>ELKTON</City>
            <State>SD</State>
            <ZIPCode>57026</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>SATELLITE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
        <OtherFacilities>
          <Name>
            <BusinessNameLine1>AVERA MEDICAL GROUP FULDA</BusinessNameLine1>
          </Name>
          <Address>
            <AddressLine1>201 N ST PAUL AVENUE</AddressLine1>
            <City>FULDA</City>
            <State>MN</State>
            <ZIPCode>56131</ZIPCode>
          </Address>
          <FacilityType>SATELLITE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC</FacilityType>
        </OtherFacilities>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionC>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 3C: A COMBINATION OF INCOME AND ASSETS TEST IS UTILIZED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE. POINTS ARE ASSIGNED BASED ON INCOME AS A PERCENTAGE OF FPG AND NET ASSETS OWNED WITH POINTS DEDUCTED FOR ONGOING MEDICAL EXPENSES SUCH AS DRUGS. PATIENTS WITH THE FEWEST POINTS RECEIVE THE LARGEST DISCOUNT. 0-1 POINTS RECEIVE 100% DISCOUNT ON BILLS WHILE REMAINING DISCOUNTS RANGE FROM 10-90% DEPENDING ON POINT TOTALS AND DOLLAR AMOUNT OF CHARGES.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 6A: OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS CONTAINED IN A REPORT PREPARED BY AVERA HEALTH, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. IT IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE AND REQUESTED MAILING, AND IS FILED WITH THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 7: A COMBINATION OF COSTING METHODOLOGY WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE TABLE. A COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM WAS USED TO CALCULATE MEDICAID AND MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAM EXPENSES AND SHORTFALLS AND SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES FOR OUR TERTIARY MEDICAL CENTER. A COST TO CHARGE RATIO DERIVED FROM WORKSHEET 2, RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST-TO-CHARGES WAS USED TO CALCULATE CHARITY CARE AT COST FOR ALL ENTITIES AND MEDICAID AND MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAM EXPENSES AND SHORTFALLS AND SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES FOR ANY OPERATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE TERTIARY MEDICAL CENTER. FOR ALL OTHER AMOUNTS, COSTS AND REVENUES AS REFLECTED BY THE GENERAL LEDGER SYSTEM WERE USED.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 7G: PHYSICIAN CLINIC COSTS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TRANSPLANT SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES. REVENUES OF $7,378,224 AND COSTS OF $11,545,760 WERE INCLUDED FOR A NET COMMUNITY BENEFIT OF $4,167,536. OUTSIDE OF THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL, WE ARE THE SOLE PROVIDER OF HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, OF WHICH THE CLINICS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE SERVICES. OUR FACILITY IS ALSO THE PRINCIPAL PROVIDER OF TRANSPLANT SERVICES THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA AND THE CLINICS ARE A CRUCIAL COMPONENT OF SUCCESSFUL PRE AND POST TRANSPLANT CARE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART I, L7 COL(F): BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $18,283,341 IS INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A) BUT EXCLUDED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THIS PERCENTAGE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART II: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND COALITION BUILDING ARE SUPPORTED MAINLY THROUGH MONETARY DONATIONS IN ADDITION TO SERVICE PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEES. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WORKS WITH UNIVERSITIES, TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE WORKER SHORTFALLS IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH PARTNERING WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS, AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDES SPEAKERS, WORK EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS, SHADOWING, CAREER FAIRS AND INFORMATIONAL LITERATURE TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO CONSIDER A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE AND STAY IN THE COMMUNITY.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 4: BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS REPORTED AT CHARGES AS RECORDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS REPORTED NET OF DISCOUNTS AND CONTRACTUAL ALLOWANCES. A PAYMENT ON AN ACCOUNT PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN OFF REDUCES BAD DEBT EXPENSE IN THE CURRENT YEAR.NOTE FROM FINANCIAL STATEMENT:PATIENT AND RESIDENT RECEIVABLES ARE UNCOLLATERALIZED PATIENT, RESIDENT AND THIRD-PARTY PAYOR OBLIGATIONS. UNPAID PATIENT AND RESIDENT RECEIVABLES, EXCLUDING AMOUNTS DUE FROM THIRD-PARTY PAYORS, WITH INVOICE DATES OVER 90 DAYS OLD HAVE INTEREST ASSESSED AT 1 PERCENT PER MONTH. THESE INTEREST CHARGES ARE RECOGNIZED AS INCOME WHEN CHARGED. PAYMENTS OF PATIENT AND RESIDENT RECEIVABLES ARE ALLOCATED TO THE SPECIFIC CLAIMS IDENTIFIED ON THE REMITTANCE ADVICE OR, IF UNSPECIFIED, ARE APPLIED TO THE EARLIEST UNPAID CLAIM.PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE REDUCED BY AN ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, THE ORGANIZATION ANALYZES ITS PAST HISTORY AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYOR SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS.MANAGEMENT REGULARLY REVIEWS DATA ABOUT THESE MAJOR PAYOR SOURCES OF REVENUE IN EVALUATING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE THIRD PARTY COVERAGE, THE ORGANIZATION ANALYZES CONTRACTUALLY DUE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDES AN ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS, IF NECESSARY (FOR EXAMPLE, FOR EXPECTED UNCOLLECTIBLE DEDUCTIBLES AND COPAYMENTS ON ACCOUNTS FOR WHICH THE THIRD-PARTY PAYOR HAS NOT YET PAID, OR FOR PAYORS WHO ARE KNOWN TO BE HAVING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES THAT MAKE THE REALIZATION OF AMOUNTS DUE UNLIKELY). FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-PAY PATIENTS (WHICH INCLUDES BOTH PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE AND PATIENTS WITH DEDUCTIBLE AND COPAYMENT BALANCES DUE FOR WHICH THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE EXISTS FOR PART OF THE BILL), THE ORGANIZATION RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IN THE PERIOD OF SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF ITS PAST EXPERIENCE, WHICH INDICATES THAT MANY PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY THE PORTION OF THEIR BILL FOR WHICH THEY ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STANDARD RATES (OR THE DISCOUNTED RATES) AND THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY COLLECTED AFTER ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED IS CHARGED OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS.THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS FOR CALCULATING THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS FOR SELF-PAY PATIENTS HAS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGED BETWEEN THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN A MATERIAL ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS FROM THIRD-PARTY PAYORS, NOR DID IT HAVE SIGNIFICANT WRITE OFFS FROM THIRD-PARTY PAYORS. THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS CHARITY CARE AND UNINSURED DISCOUNT POLICIES DURING THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011 RELATED TO UNINSURED PATIENTS TO COMPLY WITH NEW REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ISSUED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE CHANGES DID NOT HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AMOUNTS OR DISCLOSURES.PART III, LINES 5, 6, AND 7: THE MEDICARE REVENUES RECEIVED (LINE 5), ALLOWABLE COSTS (LINE 6), AND THE RESULTING SURPLUS (LINE 7) DOES NOT INCLUDE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXPENSES. THESE LINES REQUIRE USE OF THE MEDICARE COST REPORT AS PREPARED BY THE REQUIRED GUIDELINES WHICH DISALLOWS NUMEROUS COSTS OF HOSPITALS, PARTICULARLY IF THEY ARE PART OF AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM SUCH AS AVERA MCKENNAN. IN THESE CASES THE ENTITY MUST FILE A HOME OFFICE COST REPORT WHICH "STEPS DOWN" OVERHEAD TO NON-COST REPORT ENTITIES DISPROPORTIONATELY TO ACTUAL ALLOWABLE SHARE AND ESSENTIALLY REMOVING THE COSTS FROM THE HOSPITAL'S COST REPORT ENTIRELY. EXAMPLES OF A PORTION OF THESE OVERHEAD COSTS WOULD BE FINANCE, BUSINESS OFFICE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION. EXAMPLES OF NON-COST REPORT ENTITIES OPERATED BY AVERA MCKENNAN INCLUDE CLINICS, HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT STORES, MOBILE IMAGING SERVICES, LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE RELATED BUSINESSES. THERE ARE ALSO COSTS COMPLETELY DISALLOWED BY COST REPORT RULES SUCH AS BAD DEBT EXPENSE, HOSPITALISTS CARE, MARKETING, CRNA'S, AND INTEREST EXPENSE. AVERA MCKENNAN ALSO RECEIVES A MEDICARE DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) ADJUSTMENT AS PART OF THE COST REPORT DUE TO THE ITS SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF LOW-INCOME PATIENTS SERVED. PART III, LINE 5 REQUIRES INCLUSION OF THIS REVENUE THOUGH EXPENSES INCLUDED ARE MUCH LOWER. SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS ALSO REQUIRE THE EXCLUSION OF $10,405,711 OF MEDICARE LOSSES BECAUSE THEY ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE H, PART 1, LINE 7G. INCLUDING THE MEDICARE PERCENTAGE OF DISALLOWED COSTS, ENTITIES WHICH DO NOT FILE A COST REPORT BUT NEVERTHELESS CARE FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS, AND THE IMPACT OF THE HOME OFFICE COST REPORT, THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL IS $18,137,186 AS OPPOSED TO A SURPLUS OF $19,436,837.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 8: AVERA MCKENNAN FOLLOWS THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES IN REPORTING COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND THEREFORE ANY MEDICARE SHORTFALL (AS CALCULATED INCLUDING OUR NON-COST REPORT ENTITIES) IS EXCLUDED FROM OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT. HOWEVER, MEDICARE IS THE ORGANIZATION'S LARGEST PAYER AND PATIENTS WITH MEDICARE COVERAGE ARE ACCEPTED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT A SURPLUS OR DEFICIT IS REALIZED FROM PROVIDING THE SERVICES. THIS BASIS THEREFORE MEANS PROVIDING MEDICARE SERVICES PROMOTES ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES WHICH IS A KEY ADVANTAGE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS OF CARE ARE BASED ON THE MEDICARE COST REPORT. THE MEDICARE COST REPORT IS COMPLETED BASED ON THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY CMS.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 9B: IF THE PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED PATIENTS AND IS COOPERATING WITH THE ORGANIZATION WITH REGARD TO EFFORTS TO SETTLE AN OUTSTANDING BILL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD, THE ORGANIZATION OR IT'S AGENT SHALL NOT SEND, NOR SUGGEST THAT IT WILL SEND, THE UNPAID BILL TO ANY OUTSIDE AGENCY. AT SUCH TIME AS THE ORGANIZATION SENDS THE UNCOLLECTED ACCOUNT TO AN OUTSIDE COLLECTION AGENCY, THE AMOUNT REFERRED TO THE AGENCY SHALL REFLECT THE REDUCED-PAYMENT LEVEL FOR WHICH THE PATIENT WAS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR LOW-INCOME UNINSURED PATIENTS. AVERA DOES NOT REPORT ANY DATA TO ANY OF THE CREDIT AGENCIES; HOWEVER, THE COLLECTION AGENCIES AVERA UTILIZES MAY REPORT TO THE CREDIT AGENCIES. ANY EXTENDED PAYMENT PLANS OFFERED BY A HOSPITAL IN SETTLING THE OUTSTANDING BILLS OF LOW INCOME, UNINSURED PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SHALL BE INTEREST-FREE SO LONG AS THE REPAYMENT SCHEDULE IS MET.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA MCKENNAN</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13G: A SUMMARY OF THE POLICY IS POSTED IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S EMERGENCY ROOM OR WAITING ROOMS, ADMISSIONS OFFICES, AND IS PROVIDED, IN WRITTING, TO PATIENTS ON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL FACILITY.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13G: A SUMMARY OF THE POLICY IS POSTED IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S EMERGENCY ROOM OR WAITING ROOMS, ADMISSIONS OFFICES, AND IS PROVIDED, IN WRITTING, TO PATIENTS ON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL FACILITY.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA GREGORY HEALTHCARE CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13G: A SUMMARY OF THE POLICY IS POSTED IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S EMERGENCY ROOM OR WAITING ROOMS, ADMISSIONS OFFICES, AND IS PROVIDED, IN WRITTING, TO PATIENTS ON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL FACILITY.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13G: A SUMMARY OF THE POLICY IS POSTED IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S EMERGENCY ROOM OR WAITING ROOMS, ADMISSIONS OFFICES, AND IS PROVIDED, IN WRITTING, TO PATIENTS ON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL FACILITY.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA DELLS AREA HEALTH CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13G: A SUMMARY OF THE POLICY IS POSTED IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S EMERGENCY ROOM OR WAITING ROOMS, ADMISSIONS OFFICES, AND IS PROVIDED, IN WRITTING, TO PATIENTS ON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL FACILITY.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA FLANDREAU MEDICAL CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13G: A SUMMARY OF THE POLICY IS POSTED IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S EMERGENCY ROOM OR WAITING ROOMS, ADMISSIONS OFFICES, AND IS PROVIDED, IN WRITTING, TO PATIENTS ON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL FACILITY.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA HAND COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13G: A SUMMARY OF THE POLICY IS POSTED IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S EMERGENCY ROOM OR WAITING ROOMS, ADMISSIONS OFFICES, AND IS PROVIDED, IN WRITTING, TO PATIENTS ON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL FACILITY.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA MCKENNAN</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHARGED TO A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR EMERGENCY AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE IS 90% OF THE GROSS CHARGES. THIS IS BASED ON THE LOWEST DISCOUNT UNDER THE CHARITY CARE POLICY OF 10%.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHARGED TO A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR EMERGENCY AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE IS 90% OF THE GROSS CHARGES. THIS IS BASED ON THE LOWEST DISCOUNT UNDER THE CHARITY CARE POLICY OF 10%.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA GREGORY HEALTHCARE CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHARGED TO A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR EMERGENCY AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE IS 90% OF THE GROSS CHARGES. THIS IS BASED ON THE LOWEST DISCOUNT UNDER THE CHARITY CARE POLICY OF 10%.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHARGED TO A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR EMERGENCY AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE IS 90% OF THE GROSS CHARGES. THIS IS BASED ON THE LOWEST DISCOUNT UNDER THE CHARITY CARE POLICY OF 10%.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA DELLS AREA HEALTH CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHARGED TO A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR EMERGENCY AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE IS 90% OF THE GROSS CHARGES. THIS IS BASED ON THE LOWEST DISCOUNT UNDER THE CHARITY CARE POLICY OF 10%.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA FLANDREAU MEDICAL CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHARGED TO A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR EMERGENCY AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE IS 90% OF THE GROSS CHARGES. THIS IS BASED ON THE LOWEST DISCOUNT UNDER THE CHARITY CARE POLICY OF 10%.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA HAND COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHARGED TO A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR EMERGENCY AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE IS 90% OF THE GROSS CHARGES. THIS IS BASED ON THE LOWEST DISCOUNT UNDER THE CHARITY CARE POLICY OF 10%.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA MCKENNAN</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A REDUCTION TO GROSS CHARGES UNDER THEIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE HOSPITAL HAS NOT DETERMINED THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED UNDER THE VARIOUS PROPOSED METHODS OF CALCULATION. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY COULD HAVE PAID MORE THAN THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED. THE HOSPITAL WILL REVIEW THE VARIOUS METHODS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE DISCOUNTS ARE PROVIDED TO EQUAL OR EXCEED THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED TO THOSE WITH INSURANCE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A REDUCTION TO GROSS CHARGES UNDER THEIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE HOSPITAL HAS NOT DETERMINED THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED UNDER THE VARIOUS PROPOSED METHODS OF CALCULATION. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY COULD HAVE PAID MORE THAN THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED. THE HOSPITAL WILL REVIEW THE VARIOUS METHODS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE DISCOUNTS ARE PROVIDED TO EQUAL OR EXCEED THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED TO THOSE WITH INSURANCE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA GREGORY HEALTHCARE CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A REDUCTION TO GROSS CHARGES UNDER THEIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE HOSPITAL HAS NOT DETERMINED THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED UNDER THE VARIOUS PROPOSED METHODS OF CALCULATION. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY COULD HAVE PAID MORE THAN THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED. THE HOSPITAL WILL REVIEW THE VARIOUS METHODS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE DISCOUNTS ARE PROVIDED TO EQUAL OR EXCEED THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED TO THOSE WITH INSURANCE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A REDUCTION TO GROSS CHARGES UNDER THEIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE HOSPITAL HAS NOT DETERMINED THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED UNDER THE VARIOUS PROPOSED METHODS OF CALCULATION. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY COULD HAVE PAID MORE THAN THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED. THE HOSPITAL WILL REVIEW THE VARIOUS METHODS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE DISCOUNTS ARE PROVIDED TO EQUAL OR EXCEED THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED TO THOSE WITH INSURANCE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA DELLS AREA HEALTH CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A REDUCTION TO GROSS CHARGES UNDER THEIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE HOSPITAL HAS NOT DETERMINED THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED UNDER THE VARIOUS PROPOSED METHODS OF CALCULATION. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY COULD HAVE PAID MORE THAN THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED. THE HOSPITAL WILL REVIEW THE VARIOUS METHODS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE DISCOUNTS ARE PROVIDED TO EQUAL OR EXCEED THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED TO THOSE WITH INSURANCE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA FLANDREAU MEDICAL CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A REDUCTION TO GROSS CHARGES UNDER THEIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE HOSPITAL HAS NOT DETERMINED THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED UNDER THE VARIOUS PROPOSED METHODS OF CALCULATION. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY COULD HAVE PAID MORE THAN THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED. THE HOSPITAL WILL REVIEW THE VARIOUS METHODS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE DISCOUNTS ARE PROVIDED TO EQUAL OR EXCEED THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED TO THOSE WITH INSURANCE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA HAND COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A REDUCTION TO GROSS CHARGES UNDER THEIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE HOSPITAL HAS NOT DETERMINED THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED UNDER THE VARIOUS PROPOSED METHODS OF CALCULATION. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE A PATIENT UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY COULD HAVE PAID MORE THAN THE AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED. THE HOSPITAL WILL REVIEW THE VARIOUS METHODS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE DISCOUNTS ARE PROVIDED TO EQUAL OR EXCEED THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED TO THOSE WITH INSURANCE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA MCKENNAN</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 21: INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOT CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE; HOWEVER MAY BE CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR ELECTIVE CARE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 21: INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOT CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE; HOWEVER MAY BE CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR ELECTIVE CARE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA GREGORY HEALTHCARE CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 21: INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOT CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE; HOWEVER MAY BE CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR ELECTIVE CARE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 21: INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOT CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE; HOWEVER MAY BE CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR ELECTIVE CARE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA DELLS AREA HEALTH CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 21: INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOT CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE; HOWEVER MAY BE CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR ELECTIVE CARE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA FLANDREAU MEDICAL CENTER</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 21: INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOT CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE; HOWEVER MAY BE CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR ELECTIVE CARE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Identifier>AVERA HAND COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 21: INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOT CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE; HOWEVER MAY BE CHARGED GROSS CHARGES FOR ELECTIVE CARE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 2: COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OCCURS AT VARIOUS POINTS IN THE SYSTEM. THROUGH ANNUAL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS, COMMUNITY LEADERS ARE BROUGHT IN TO UPDATE AND EDUCATE AVERA MCKENNAN BOARD MEMBERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL ON THE SUCCESSES, CHALLENGES, AND SERVICE GAPS IN THE COMMUNITY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS, STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. LEADERS ALSO SERVE ON BOARDS OF VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SEEK TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF AREA CITIZENS. LOCAL GOVERNING BOARDS AT OUTLYING FACILITIES, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, DISCUSS AND HELP DIRECT RESOURCES TO AREAS OF TARGETED NEEDS AS WELL.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 3: NOTICES ARE POSTED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH IN A VISIBLE MANNER IN LOCATIONS WHERE THERE IS A HIGH VOLUME OF INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT ADMITTING/REGISTRATION, SUCH AS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, BILLING OFFICES, ADMITTING OFFICES, AND OUTPATIENT SERVICE SETTINGS AS WELL AS THE ORGANIZATION WEBSITE. POSTED NOTICES STATE THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY FOR LOW-INCOME UNINSURED PATIENTS WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY THEIR BILL AND THAT THIS POLICY PROVIDES FOR CHARITY CARE AND REDUCED-PAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THERE IS ALSO IDENTIFICATION OF A CONTACT PHONE NUMBER THAT A PATIENT CAN CALL TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND ABOUT HOW TO APPLY FOR SUCH ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, ADMITTING STAFF MAKES AVAILABLE A BROCHURE DESIGNED TO HELP PATIENTS UNDERSTAND HOW WE BILL PATIENTS AND PROVIDES SUMMARY INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PAY. PATIENT ADVOCATES WORK WITH UNINSURED PATIENTS IN OUR MAIN TERTIARY FACILITY TO ENROLL THEM IN APPLICABLE SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND IDENTIFY CHARITY ELIGIBILITY, ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT FOR COUNTY, STATE OR FEDERAL RISK POOLS, AND ELIGIBILITY FOR MODIFIED MEDICARE OR MEDICAID PROGRAMS.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
      <Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 4: AVERA MCKENNAN'S SERVICE AREA IS A LARGELY RURAL POPULATION. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A HEALTH CARE NETWORK OF 117 LOCATIONS COVERING 54 COMMUNITIES IN FOUR STATES. THE MAIN TERTIARY FACILITY IS LOCATED IN A POPULATION CENTER OF OVER 155,000 SERVED BY ANOTHER NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL OF SIMILAR SIZE, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL, A HOSPITAL DEDICATED TO DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF HEART DISEASE, AND A HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. OUTSIDE OF THIS POPULATION CENTER, MOST OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED HAVE LESS THAN 4,000 RESIDENTS. THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA INCLUDES FOUR COUNTIES COVERING APPROXIMATELY 2,600 SQUARE MILES AND CONTAINS SEVEN FEDERALLY DESIGNATED MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS. THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU DATA ESTIMATES JUST UNDER 10% OF RESIDENTS IN THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA ARE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. OUR SECONDARY SERVICE AREA COVERS AN ADDITIONAL 19 COUNTIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA, IOWA AND MINNESOTA WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL POPULATION OF 235,000 BASED ON U.S. CENSUS BUREAU PROJECTIONS FOR 2011.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleHPartVI>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 5: SURPLUS FUNDS ARE REINVESTED IN FACILITIES TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE.MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES ARE EXTENDED TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE AVERA MCKENNAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS PRINCIPALLY COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. MEMBERS COME FROM A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS RANGING FROM PRIVATE INDUSTRY AND BANKING TO HEALTHCARE.AVERA MCKENNAN IS A VERIFIED LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER AND WAS THE FIRST SUCH CENTER IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA. AVERA MCKENNAN'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS STAFFED 24 HOURS A DAY WITH BOARD-CERTIFIED EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY CARE REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. OPERATING BOTH FIXED WING AND HELICOPTER MEDICAL AIR TRANSPORTS, AVERA MCKENNAN'S FLIGHT TEAMS COVER A LARGE GEOGRAPHIC AREA PROVIDING STATE-OF-THE-ART AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES AND ACCESS TO CRITICAL CARE.THROUGH AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF CLINIC PROVIDERS THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITITES IT SERVES. IT MAKES THESE SERVICES ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID.AVERA MCKENNAN OWNS OR LEASES RURAL CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS IN FLANDREAU, GREGORY, DELL RAPIDS, MILBANK AND MILLER (HAND COUNTY), S.D. AS SUCH, THEY OPERATE AS A DEPARTMENT OF AVERA MCKENNAN. THE HOSPITALS IN FLANDREAU, GREGORY AND HAND COUNTY SERVE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED COUNTIES. IN ADDITION TO THE FOLLOWING EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS, RURAL HOSPITALS PARTICIPATE IN MANY OF THE ABOVE AS PART OF AVERA MCKENNAN.AMONG SERVICES OFFERED BY RURAL HOSPITALS ARE RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING, COLONOSCOPY AND ENDOSCOPY, THERAPY AND REHABILITATION, 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE, CHEMOTHERAPY, ORTHOPEDICS, CARDIOVASCULAR TESTING AND CARE, OBSTETRICS, SURGERY, AND DIALYSIS. EACH OF THE HOSPITALS PROVIDES 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE WITH EEMERGENCY SERVICES THROUGH AVERA MCKENNAN. EICU SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THESE HOSPITALS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE NEAR HOME AND LESSENING THE NEED FOR TRANSPORT. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL BILLING TO PATIENTS. TELEMEDICINE CONSULTS ARE ALSO OFFERED AT RURAL LOCATIONS IN A NUMBER OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES.HEALTH CARE CLINIC: IN 1992, AVERA MCKENNAN ESTABLISHED A HEALTH CARE CLINIC TO PROVIDE FREE CARE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CLINIC IS MANAGED BY A REGISTERED NURSE AND STAFFED BY REGISTERED NURSES, TWO MIDLEVEL PROVIDERS, MEDICAL RESIDENTS AND VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. THE GOAL OF THE CLINIC IS TO PREVENT OR TREAT PATIENTS' MEDICAL CONDITIONS BEFORE THEY BECOME CATASTROPHIC. THE CLINIC AVERAGES 694 VISITS PER MONTH, PROVIDING PREVENTATIVE CARE, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ILLNESSES AND INJURIES, MEDICATION ASSISTANCE AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING SPECIALIST CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX CASES. THE CLINIC ALSO SERVES TO TRAIN PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE STUDENTS. IT PROVIDES A FREE EVENING CLINIC ONE EVENING PER MONTH, STAFFED BY MEDICAL STUDENTS UNDER SUPERVISION OF PHYSICIANS. AVERA MCKENNAN IS THE ONLY HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE FREE SERVICES SUCH AS THIS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA. THE CLINIC HAD 8,329 VISITS IN 2012, AND WAS OPERATED AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $704,303. AVERA MCKENNAN PARTNERS WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT DESTINY CLINIC BY PROVIDING FUNDING OF $13,000 PER YEAR TO PROVIDE FREE EVENING CLINIC SERVICES.RESIDENCY/HEALTH PROFESSIONS TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS: IN 2012, AVERA MCKENNAN HAD 90 MEDICAL SCHOOL RESIDENTS IN TRAINING AT AVERA MCKENNAN IN INTERNAL MEDICINE, FAMILY PRACTICE, PSYCHIATRY, GERIATRICS AND TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. OVER 800 STUDENTS IN NURSING, PHARMACY, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAMS, RADIOLOGY AND RESPIRATORY THERAPY ALSO COMPLETED ROTATIONS AT AVERA MCKENNAN. AVERA MCKENNAN HAS MANY JOINT AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR BOTH CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. IN NON-CLINICAL AREAS, AVERA MCKENNAN OFFERED 42 UNPAID INTERNSHIPS IN 2012 IN THE AREAS OF MARKETING, HUMAN RESOURCES, FOUNDATION, NETWORK OPERATIONS AND PROCESS EXCELLENCE, WORKING WITH APPROXIMATELY 17 INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.COMMUNITY EDUCATION: AVERA MCKENNAN IS A REGIONAL LEADER IN OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR A VARIETY OF LEARNERS, LEADERS AND EMPLOYEES. UTILIZING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGHOUT THE TRI-STATE AREA. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ARE OFFERED TO MEDICAL STAFF, EMPLOYEES, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. UTILIZING AVERA MCKENNAN'S EDUCATION CENTER, A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF CLASSES INVOLVING DIVERSE AUDIENCES ARE PROVIDED AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE EACH YEAR.TO BE WELL FREE EDUCATION EVENTS WERE HELD ON TOPICS INCLUDING ORTHOPEDICS, CANCER, DIABETES, WEIGHT LOSS/HEALTHY EATING, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, ANXIETY AND ACUPUNCTURE. FORUMS: THE AVERA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER OFFERS FREE FRIDAY FORUMS, IN WHICH SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS ARE INVITED TO PRESENTATIONS ON CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS SUCH AS CONFLICT CYCLES, REACTIVE ATTACHMENT DISORDER, DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR DISORDER IN CHILDREN, AND TEEN SUBSTANCE USE, ABUSE AND ADDICTION. THESE SESSIONS, HELD NINE TIMES EACH YEAR, ARE ATTENDED IN PERSON BY APPROXIMATELY 85. THROUGHOUT 2012, VIDEOS OF THESE PRESENTATIONS WERE VIEWED 396 TIMES ONLINE.THE AVERA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER OFFERS FREE MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON VARIOUS TOPICS FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY A LOVED ONE'S MENTAL ILLNESS. TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED GRIEF AND LOSS, ANXIETY, AND PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS.WOMEN'S &amp; CHILDREN'S SERVICES: AVERA MCKENNAN'S WOMEN'S &amp; CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFERS A NUMBER OF PARENTING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, FOR FREE OR AT A MINIMAL COST. IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, 166 CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES WERE HELD WITH 1,053 ATTENDEES. A TOTAL OF 36 PARENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSES WERE HELD WITH 307 ATTENDEES. A TOTAL OF 135 CAR SEATS WERE ISSUED THROUGH PROJECT 8, SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR'S CHILD SEAT PROGRAM WITH TRAINING ON THEIR CORRECT USE. FREE BURN EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO 2,516 STUDENTS DURING PRESENTATIONS IN SCHOOLS.DAYCARE TRAINING: FREE OF CHARGE, AVERA MCKENNAN OFFERS FOUR IN-SERVICE TRAINING SESSIONS PER MONTH TO DAYCARE PROVIDERS THROUGH THE YWCA, WITH A TOTAL OF 36 SCHEDULED ANNUALLY, AND ADDITIONAL SESSIONS FOR REQUESTED TOPICS. SUPPORT GROUPS: AVERA MCKENNAN OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 10 FREE SUPPORT GROUPS. THEY RANGE IN TOPIC FROM CANCER TO LIVER DISEASE, DIABETES, BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT, STROKE AND GRIEF AND LOSS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE MEETING SPACE AS WELL AS SPEAKERS AND LEADERS. INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE: AVERA MCKENNAN OPERATES A 24-HOUR MEDICAL CALL CENTER, THROUGH WHICH PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE ASK-A-NURSE PROGRAM. PATIENTS CAN CALL A TOLL-FREE NUMBER AND TALK PERSONALLY WITH A REGISTERED NURSE TO ASK HEALTH QUESTIONS OR RECEIVE GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION. IN 2012, THE MEDICAL CALL CENTER HANDLED 99,000 CALLS. AVERA MCKENNAN'S WEB SITE ALSO PROVIDES AN EXTENSIVE HEALTH LIBRARY THAT CONSUMERS CAN ACCESS FREE OF CHARGE.INTERPRETER SERVICE: AVERA MCKENNAN EMPLOYS TWO FULL-TIME SPANISH INTERPRETERS IN-HOUSE, AND THEIR SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PATIENTS FREE OF CHARGE. IN ADDITION, IN COOPERATION WITH EXTERNAL AGENCIES, AVERA MCKENNAN IS ABLE TO HANDLE 99 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS. AVERA MCKENNAN CONTRACTS FOR AN INBOUND CALL-IN SERVICE FOR SPANISH SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS. THIS IS AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN HOSPITAL SWITCHBOARD, AS WELL AS AVERA MCGREEVY CLINIC AND AVERA WOMEN'S CLINIC. ALL THE ABOVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PATIENT.PRENATAL AND DELIVERY CARE: BECAUSE EARLY AND REGULAR PRENATAL CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT PREMATURE BIRTH, AVERA MCKENNAN COLLABORATES IN A COMMUNITY EFFORT TO PROVIDE OBSTETRICS CARE FOR WOMEN WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID, BUT CANNOT AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS PRENATAL CARE, AND HOSPITAL LABOR AND DELIVERY SERVES FOR A LOW FEE OF $1,000. WOMEN RECEIVE CARE WHETHER THEY CAN COVER ANY OR ALL OF THE FEE. CARE IS PROVIDED PRIMARILY BY FIRST-YEAR FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENTS, SUPERVISED BY EXPERIENCED PHYSICIANS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM IN 2012, AVERA MCKENNAN ASSISTED WITH 81 BIRTHS AND PROVIDED 823 PRENATAL AND POST-PARTUM VISITS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>TRANSPORT TO TRANSPLANT: AVERA MCKENNAN DEVELOPED THE TRANSPORT TO TRANSPLANT PROJECT, WHICH REMOVES TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS FOR PATIENTS FROM RURAL AREAS WHICH MAY PREVENT THEM FROM COMPLETING THE EVALUATION AND TESTING NEEDED FOR KIDNEY AND/OR PANCREAS TRANSPLANT. A VAN FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE AVERA MCKENNAN FOUNDATION IS USED TO TRANSPORT PATIENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE A FINANCIAL NEED. PATIENTS ARE BROUGHT TO THE AVERA TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE FOR A CONDENSED MULTI-DAY EVALUATION WITH ALL TESTING AND VISITS COMPLETED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK. ULTIMATELY, THE PROJECT RESULTS IN IMPROVED MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY, AS KIDNEY TRANSPLANT DOUBLES PATIENT SURVIVAL AS COMPARED TO REMAINING ON DIALYSIS.AVERA FAMILY WELLNESS: THIS PROGRAM COMBINES POSITIVE ACTIVITIES LIKE VIOLIN LESSONS WITH FAMILY COACHING AT NO CHARGE FOR CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS IN THE SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE GOAL IS TO PREVENT OR LESSEN THE EFFECTS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY FOSTERING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED.THE WALSH FAMILY VILLAGE: THIS HOSPITALITY HOUSE COMPLEX ADJACENT TO THE AVERA MCKENNAN CAMPUS PROVIDES A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO COME FOR CARE AT AVERA MCKENNAN FROM OUTSIDE OF SIOUX FALLS. THE PROJECT WAS FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND IS OPERATED BY AVERA MCKENNAN. ELEVEN GUEST ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE. AVERA MCKENNAN ALSO DONATES USE OF A BUILDING IN THE COMPLEX FOR A RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FOR FAMILIES OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS. IF THEY CAN AFFORD IT, GUESTS ARE CHARGED A LOW FEE OF $46.50 PER NIGHT. IF THEY CANNOT AFFORD THE EXPENSE, THE COST OF THE ROOM IS WAIVED. EMPLOYEES REGULARLY DONATE NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO STOCK A FOOD PANTRY FOR GUESTS. IN 2012, THE WALSH FAMILY VILLAGE SERVED 7,018 GUESTS, STAYING IN 4,026 NIGHTLY ROOMS - A 92 PERCENT OCCUPANCY. AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDES A SUBSIDY OF APPROXIMATELY $260,000 PER YEAR TO OPERATE THE HOSPITALITY COMPLEX.PREVENTION AND SUPPORT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER: AVERA MCKENNAN IS A PARTNER WITH FACE IT TOGETHER SIOUX FALLS, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH SERVES AS THE LOCAL FACE AND VOICE FOR RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION THROUGH ITS RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS. AVERA HAS BEEN A PARTNER WITH FACE IT TOGETHER SINCE ITS INCEPTION, AND IN A RECENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. IN 2012, AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDED $50,000 IN FUNDING TOWARD THIS EFFORT.SUPPORT OF INDIAN RESERVATIONS: IN 2012, AVERA MCKENNAN DELIVERED ONE TRUCKLOAD OF EXCESS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES TO INDIAN RESERVATIONS IN SOUTH DAKOTA, AND SUPPORTED A CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDREN.COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: AVERA MCKENNAN REACHES OUT TO PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA, SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST IOWA THROUGH HOME TOWN CONNECTIONS. PROVIDING A CRITICAL FEEDBACK LINK TO LOCAL REFERRING DOCTORS, THIS PROGRAM COMPLETES THE COMMUNICATIONS LINKS NECESSARY TO KEEP LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CURRENT ON THE TREATMENT OF THEIR PATIENTS AT AVERA MCKENNAN.SUPPORT OF THE ARTS AND CULTURAL LIFE: AVERA MCKENNAN HOSTS SIOUX FALLS' ONLY INDOOR SCULPTUREWALK, AN EXTENSION OF THE COMMUNITY'S DOWNTOWN SCULPTUREWALK. ARTISTS DONATE SCULPTURES FOR ONE YEAR, WHICH ARE PLACED AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT AVERA MCKENNAN'S CAMPUS, IN BUILDINGS CONNECTED BY SKYWALKS. BROCHURES CONTAIN A MAP, AND VISITORS WHO FOLLOW THE ROUTE SUGGESTED WALK APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE, MAKING THIS A HEALTHY AS WELL AS A CULTURAL JOURNEY.DIABETES PROGRAMMING: AVERA PARTICIPATES IN A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT WITH SIOUX FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF NURSING TO IMPLEMENT ECONSULT SERVICES WITH DIABETIC EDUCATION SPECIALISTS MONITORING MEDICATIONS AND THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN WITH DIABETES IN THE SCHOOL SETTING. AVERA MCKENNAN DIABETES EDUCATORS PROVIDED CLASSES AND ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS AT A LOSS OF $648,744 IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR.COMMUNITY BENEFITS: AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS INCLUDING: SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS; HOMELESS PROGRAMS; COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMMING; HEALTH PREVENTION; AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ABOUT CANCER, HEART DISEASE AND OTHER CONDITIONS; AND SUPPORT OF THE SIOUX EMPIRE UNITED WAY AND OTHER SERVICES IN THE REGION. DONATIONS TOWARD THESE EFFORTS TOTALED $1,858,000 IN 2012.PRESCHOOL VISION AND HEARING SCREENING: AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDED FREE SCREENING FOR 347 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2012.MEDICAL RESEARCH: AS A RESEARCH INSTITUTION, AVERA MCKENNAN DRAWS PHYSICIANS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SEEKING NEW TREATMENTS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES. THE AVERA RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTING PRE-CLINICAL RESEARCH TO ADD TO THE BODY OF MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE AREAS OF KIDNEY DISEASE LINKED TO OBESITY, KIDNEY FILTRATION AND GROWTH, AND NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH IN REGARD TO STRESS AND ADDICTION. THE AVERA RESEARCH INSTITUTE ALSO CONTINUES ONGOING APPLIED RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF DEVELOPING A NOVEL PHOTOCHEMICAL TISSUE BONDING TECHNOLOGY THAT HAS OPHTHALMOLOGIC AND DERMATOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS. THROUGH ITS GENETICS LAB, AVERA MCKENNAN IS STUDYING GENETIC PRECURSORS OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, WHICH HAS WIDE APPLICATION IN BOTH THE CLINICAL AND RESEARCH ARENAS. THE AVERA RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN 2012 PARTICIPATED IN 90 CLINICAL TRIALS, INVOLVING CANCER, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, AND MORE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, AVERA MCKENNAN OPERATED THE AVERA RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT A LOSS OF $3,625,000.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>AVERA MCKENNAN EXPANDED OUR PRIMARY CARE CLINICS BY OPENING 2 NEW AVERA MEDICAL GROUP MCGREEVY CLINICS IN SIOUX FALLS, SD. SPECIALTY CLINIC OFFERINGS ALSO EXPANDED WITH A NEW PEDIATRIC CLINIC AND THE ACQUISITION OF A COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CARE CLINIC. AVERA MCKENNAN ACQUIRED AN ONCOLOGY CLINIC AND INFUSION CENTER WHICH IS A STRATEGIC GAIN FOR OUR CANCER PROGRAM AND ALSO ESTABLISHES AVERA IN COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE OTHERWISE NOT HAD AN AVERA PRESENCE.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MAJOR SERVICE LINES INCLUDE ONCOLOGY, SURGERY, ORTHOPEDICS, OBSTETRICS, PEDIATRICS, NEONATOLOGY, EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA, CRITICAL CARE INCLUDING EICU, RADIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, PSYCHIATRY, PULMONARY, NEUROLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, AND GASTROENTEROLOGY. TRANSPLANT SERVICES INCLUDE SOLID ORGAN (KIDNEY AND PANCREAS) AND BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT. THE FOLLOWING ARE SPECIFIC EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS FOR AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL: CHARITY AND UNCOMPENSATED CARE: AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDES NECESSARY MEDICAL SERVICES (DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT) FOR WHOEVER COMES TO US FOR CARE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, SERVICES PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY TOTALED $29,837,000, BASED ON CHARGES FOREGONE. ELIGIBILITY FOR DISCOUNTED OR FREE SERVICES UNDER THE CHARITY CARE POLICY IS BASED ON INCOME LEVELS. GENERALLY, INDIVIDUALS EARNING INCOME OF UP TO 400% OF THE FEDERAL POLICY INCOME GUIDELINES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR VARYING LEVELS OF DISCOUNTS, INCLUDING FULL DISCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN INCOME LEVELS. APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE PROGRAM MAY BE OBTAINED AT ANY AVERA MCKENNAN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREA OR BY CALLING AVERA MCKENNAN PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO CHARITY CARE, IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDED $186,876 IN LODGING, TRANSPORTATION AND PRESCRIPTIONS TO THOSE IN NEED. ACCESSIBILITY TO HEALTH CARE: AVERA MCKENNAN MAKES MEDICAL CARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. IN 2012 AVERA MCKENNAN HAD 20,691 HOSPITAL DISCHARGES, 106,036 PATIENT DAYS AND 220,991 OUTPATIENT VISITS. AVERA MCKENNAN IS A VERIFIED LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER AND WAS THE FIRST SUCH CENTER IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA. AVERA MCKENNAN'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS STAFFED 24 HOURS A DAY WITH BOARD-CERTIFIED EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY CARE REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. AVERA MCKENNAN HAD 26,200 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS IN FY 2012. OPERATING BOTH FIXED WING AND HELICOPTER MEDICAL AIR TRANSPORTS, AVERA MCKENNAN'S FLIGHT TEAMS COVER A LARGE GEOGRAPHIC AREA PROVIDING STATE-OF-THE-ART AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES AND ACCESS TO CRITICAL CARE, WITH 1,328 FLIGHTS IN THE PAST YEAR. HEALTH CARE CLINIC: IN 1992, AVERA MCKENNAN ESTABLISHED A HEALTH CARE CLINIC TO PROVIDE FREE CARE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CLINIC IS MANAGED BY A REGISTERED NURSE AND STAFFED BY REGISTERED NURSES, TWO MIDLEVEL PROVIDERS, MEDICAL RESIDENTS, AND VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. THE GOAL OF THE CLINIC IS TO PREVENT OR TREAT PATIENTS' MEDICAL CONDITIONS BEFORE THEY BECOME CATASTROPHIC. THE CLINIC AVERAGES 694 VISITS PER MONTH, PROVIDING PREVENTATIVE CARE, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ILLNESSES AND INJURIES, MEDICATION ASSISTANCE AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING SPECIALIST CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX CASES. THE CLINIC ALSO SERVES TO TRAIN PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE STUDENTS. IT PROVIDES A FREE EVENING CLINIC ONE EVENING PER MONTH, STAFFED BY MEDICAL STUDENTS UNDER SUPERVISION OF PHYSICIANS. AVERA MCKENNAN IS THE ONLY HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE FREE SERVICES SUCH AS THIS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA. THE CLINIC HAD 8,329 VISITS IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, AND WAS OPERATED AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $704,303. AVERA MCKENNAN PARTNERS WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT DESTINY CLINIC BY PROVIDING FUNDING OF $13,000 PER YEAR TO PROVIDE FREE EVENING CLINIC SERVICES. RESIDENCY/HEALTH PROFESSIONS TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS: IN 2012, AVERA MCKENNAN HAD 90 MEDICAL SCHOOL RESIDENTS IN TRAINING AT AVERA MCKENNAN IN INTERNAL MEDICINE, FAMILY PRACTICE, PSYCHIATRY, GERIATRICS AND TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. OVER 800 STUDENTS IN NURSING, PHARMACY, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAMS, RADIOLOGY AND RESPIRATORY THERAPY ALSO COMPLETED ROTATIONS AT AVERA MCKENNAN. AVERA MCKENNAN HAS MANY JOINT AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR BOTH CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. IN NON-CLINICAL AREAS, AVERA MCKENNAN OFFERED 42 UNPAID INTERNSHIPS IN 2012 IN THE AREAS OF MARKETING, HUMAN RESOURCES, FOUNDATION, NETWORK OPERATIONS AND PROCESS EXCELLENCE, WORKING WITH APPROXIMATELY 17 INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: AVERA MCKENNAN IS A REGIONAL LEADER IN OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR A VARIETY OF LEARNERS, LEADERS AND EMPLOYEES. UTILIZING ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY, MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGHOUT THE TRI-STATE AREA. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ARE OFFERED TO MEDICAL STAFF, EMPLOYEES, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. UTILIZING AVERA MCKENNAN'S EDUCATION CENTER, A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF CLASSES INVOLVING DIVERSE AUDIENCES ARE PROVIDED AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE EACH YEAR. -TO BE WELL FREE EDUCATION EVENTS WERE HELD ON TOPICS INCLUDING ORTHOPEDICS, CANCER, DIABETES, WEIGHT LOSS/HEALTHY EATING, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, ANXIETY AND ACUPUNCTURE. - FORUMS: THE AVERA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER OFFERS FREE FRIDAY FORUMS, IN WHICH SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS ARE INVITED TO PRESENTATIONS ON CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS SUCH AS CONFLICT CYCLES, REACTIVE ATTACHMENT DISORDER, DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR DISORDER IN CHILDREN, AND TEEN SUBSTANCE USE, ABUSE AND ADDICTION. THESE SESSIONS, HELD NINE TIMES EACH YEAR, ARE ATTENDED IN PERSON BY APPROXIMATELY 85. THROUGHOUT 2012, VIDEOS OF THESE PRESENTATIONS WERE VIEWED 396 TIMES ONLINE. -THE AVERA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER OFFERS FREE MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON VARIOUS TOPICS FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY A LOVED ONE'S MENTAL ILLNESS. TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED GRIEF AND LOSS, ANXIETY, AND PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. - WOMEN'S &amp; CHILDREN'S SERVICES: AVERA MCKENNAN'S WOMEN'S &amp; CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFER A NUMBER OF PARENTING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, FOR FREE OR AT A MINIMAL COST. IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, 166 CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES WERE HELD WITH 1,053 ATTENDEES. A TOTAL OF 36 PARENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSES WERE HELD WITH 307 ATTENDEES. A TOTAL OF 135 CAR SEATS WERE ISSUED THROUGH PROJECT 8, SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR'S CHILD SEAT PROGRAM WITH TRAINING ON THEIR CORRECT USE. FREE BURN EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO 2,516 STUDENTS DURING PRESENTATIONS IN SCHOOLS. -DAYCARE TRAINING: FREE OF CHARGE, AVERA MCKENNAN OFFERS FOUR IN-SERVICE TRAINING SESSIONS PER MONTH TO DAYCARE PROVIDERS THROUGH THE YWCA, WITH A TOTAL OF 36 SCHEDULED ANNUALLY, AND ADDITIONAL SESSIONS FOR REQUESTED TOPICS. SUPPORT GROUPS: AVERA MCKENNAN OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 10 FREE SUPPORT GROUPS. THEY RANGE IN TOPIC FROM CANCER TO LIVER DISEASE, DIABETES, BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT, STROKE AND GRIEF AND LOSS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE MEETING SPACE AS WELL AS SPEAKERS AND LEADERS. INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE: AVERA MCKENNAN OPERATES A 24-HOUR MEDICAL CALL CENTER, THROUGH WHICH PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE ASK-A-NURSE PROGRAM. PATIENTS CAN CALL A TOLL-FREE NUMBER AND TALK PERSONALLY WITH A REGISTERED NURSE TO ASK HEALTH QUESTIONS OR RECEIVE GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION. IN 2012, THE MEDICAL CALL CENTER HANDLED 99,000 CALLS. AVERA MCKENNAN'S WEB SITE ALSO PROVIDES AN EXTENSIVE HEALTH LIBRARY THAT CONSUMERS CAN ACCESS FREE OF CHARGE. INTERPRETER SERVICE: AVERA MCKENNAN EMPLOYS TWO FULL-TIME SPANISH INTERPRETERS IN-HOUSE, AND THEIR SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PATIENTS FREE OF CHARGE. IN ADDITION, IN COOPERATION WITH EXTERNAL AGENCIES, AVERA MCKENNAN IS ABLE TO HANDLE 99 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS. AVERA MCKENNAN CONTRACTS FOR AN INBOUND CALL-IN SERVICE FOR SPANISH SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS. THIS IS AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN HOSPITAL SWITCHBOARD, AS WELL AS AVERA MCGREEVY CLINIC AND AVERA WOMEN'S CLINIC. ALL THE ABOVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PATIENT. PRENATAL AND DELIVERY CARE: BECAUSE EARLY AND REGULAR PRENATAL CARE IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT PREMATURE BIRTH, AVERA MCKENNAN COLLABORATES IN A COMMUNITY EFFORT TO PROVIDE OBSTETRICS CARE FOR WOMEN WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID, BUT CANNOT AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS PRENATAL CARE, AND HOSPITAL LABOR AND DELIVERY FOR A LOW FEE OF $1,000. WOMEN RECEIVE CARE WHETHER THEY CAN COVER ANY OR ALL OF THE FEE. CARE IS PROVIDED PRIMARILY BY FIRST-YEAR FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENTS, SUPERVISED BY EXPERIENCED PHYSICIANS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM IN 2012, AVERA MCKENNAN ASSISTED WITH 81 BIRTHS AND PROVIDED 823 PRENATAL AND POST-PARTUM VISITS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>TRANSPORT TO TRANSPLANT: AVERA MCKENNAN DEVELOPED THE TRANSPORT TO TRANSPLANT PROJECT, WHICH REMOVES TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS FOR PATIENTS FROM RURAL AREAS WHICH MAY PREVENT THEM FROM COMPLETING THE EVALUATION AND TESTING NEEDED FOR KIDNEY AND/OR PANCREAS TRANSPLANT. A VAN FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE AVERA MCKENNAN FOUNDATION IS USED TO TRANSPORT PATIENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE A FINANCIAL NEED. PATIENTS ARE BROUGHT TO THE AVERA TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE FOR A CONDENSED MULTI-DAY EVALUATION WITH ALL TESTING AND VISITS COMPLETED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK. ULTIMATELY, THE PROJECT RESULTS IN IMPROVED MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY, AS KIDNEY TRANSPLANT DOUBLES PATIENT SURVIVAL AS COMPARED TO REMAINING ON DIALYSIS. AVERA FAMILY WELLNESS: THIS PROGRAM COMBINES POSITIVE ACTIVITIES LIKE VIOLIN LESSONS WITH FAMILY COACHING AT NO CHARGE FOR CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS IN THE SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE GOAL IS TO PREVENT OR LESSEN THE EFFECTS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY FOSTERING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED. THE WALSH FAMILY VILLAGE: THIS HOSPITALITY HOUSE COMPLEX ADJACENT TO THE AVERA MCKENNAN CAMPUS PROVIDES A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO COME FOR CARE AT AVERA MCKENNAN FROM OUTSIDE OF SIOUX FALLS. THE PROJECT WAS FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND IS OPERATED BY AVERA MCKENNAN. ELEVEN GUEST ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE. AVERA MCKENNAN ALSO DONATES USE OF A BUILDING IN THE COMPLEX FOR A RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FOR FAMILIES OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS. IF THEY CAN AFFORD IT, GUESTS ARE CHARGED A LOW FEE OF $46.50 PER NIGHT. IF THEY CANNOT AFFORD THE EXPENSE, THE COST OF THE ROOM IS WAIVED. EMPLOYEES REGULARLY DONATE NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO STOCK A FOOD PANTRY FOR GUESTS. IN 2012 THE WALSH FAMILY VILLAGE SERVED 7,018 GUESTS, STAYING IN 4,026 NIGHTLY ROOMS - A 92 PERCENT OCCUPANCY. AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDES A SUBSIDY OF APPROXIMATELY $260,000 PER YEAR TO OPERATE THE HOSPITAL COMPLEX. PREVENTION AND SUPPORT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER: AVERA MCKENNAN IS A PARTNER WITH FACE IT TOGETHER SIOUX FALLS, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH SERVES AS THE LOCAL FACE AND VOICE FOR RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION THROUGH ITS RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS. AVERA HAS BEEN A PARTNER WITH FACE IT TOGETHER SINCE ITS INCEPTION, AND IN A RECENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. IN 2012, AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDED $50,000 IN FUNDING TOWARD THIS EFFORT. SUPPORT OF INDIAN RESERVATIONS: IN 2012, AVERA MCKENNAN DELIVERED ONE TRUCKLOAD OF EXCESS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES TO INDIAN RESERVATIONS IN SOUTH DAKOTA, AND SUPPORTED A CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDREN. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: AVERA MCKENNAN REACHES OUT TO PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA, SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST IOWA THROUGH HOME TOWN CONNECTIONS. PROVIDING A CRITICAL FEEDBACK LINK TO LOCAL REFERRING DOCTORS, THIS PROGRAM COMPLETES THE COMMUNICATIONS LINKS NECESSARY TO KEEP LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CURRENT ON THE TREATMENT OF THEIR PATIENTS AT AVERA MCKENNAN. SUPPORT OF THE ARTS AND CULTURAL LIFE: AVERA MCKENNAN HOSTS SIOUX FALLS' ONLY INDOOR SCULPTUREWALK, AN EXTENSION OF THE COMMUNITY'S DOWNTOWN SCULPTUREWALK. ARTISTS DONATE SCULPTURES FOR ONE YEAR, WHICH ARE PLACED AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT AVERA MCKENNAN'S CAMPUS, IN BUILDINGS CONNECTED BY SKYWALKS. BROCHURES CONTAIN A MAP, AND VISITORS WHO FOLLOW THE ROUTE SUGGESTED WALK APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE, MAKING THIS A HEALTHY AS WELL AS A CULTURAL JOURNEY. DIABETES PROGRAMMING: AVERA PARTICIPATES IN A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT WITH SIOUX FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF NURSING TO IMPLEMENT ECONSULT SERVICES WITH DIABETIC EDUCATION SPECIALISTS MONITORING MEDICATIONS AND THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN WITH DIABETES IN THE SCHOOL SETTING. AVERA MCKENNAN DIABETES EDUCATORS PROVIDED CLASSES AND ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS AT A LOSS OF $648,744 IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR. COMMUNITY BENEFITS: AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS INCLUDING: SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS; HOMELESS PROGRAMS; COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMMING; HEALTH PREVENTION; AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ABOUT CANCER, HEART DISEASE AND OTHER CONDITIONS; AND SUPPORT OF THE SIOUX EMPIRE UNITED WAY AND OTHER SERVICES IN THE REGION. DONATIONS TOWARD THESE EFFORTS TOTALED $1,858,000 IN 2012. PRESCHOOL VISION AND HEARING SCREENING: AVERA MCKENNAN PROVIDED FREE SCREENING FOR 347 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2012.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICES:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AMONG SERVICES OFFERED BY RURAL HOSPITALS ARE RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING, COLONOSCOPY AND ENDOSCOPY, THERAPY AND REHABILITATION, 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE, CHEMOTHERAPY, ORTHOPEDICS, CARDIOVASCULAR TESTING AND CARE, OBSTETRICS, SURGERY, AND DIALYSIS. CHARITY AND UNCOMPENSATED CARE: AS PART OF AVERA MCKENNAN, THESE FACILITIES PROVIDE NECESSARY MEDICAL SERVICES (DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT) FOR WHOEVER COMES TO US FOR CARE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, CHARITY AND UNCOMPENSATED CARE PROVIDED BY RURAL HOSPITALS TOTALED $539,000. ACCESSIBILITY TO HEALTH CARE: AVERA MCKENNAN REGIONAL HOSPITALS MAKE MEDICAL CARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE REGARDLESS OF A PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY. IN 2012 RURAL HOSPITALS HAD 1,880 DISCHARGES, 7,904 PATIENT DAYS AND 57,780 OUTPATIENT VISITS. EACH OF THE HOSPITALS PROVIDES 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE WITH EEMERGENCY SERVICES THROUGH AVERA MCKENNAN. EICU SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THESE HOSPITALS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE NEAR HOME AND LESSENING THE NEED FOR TRANSPORT. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL BILLING TO PATIENTS. TELEMEDICINE CONSULTS ARE ALSO OFFERED AT RURAL LOCATIONS IN A NUMBER OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICES:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CLINICS PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE AND URGENT CARE, AND AMONG SPECIALITIES ARE CARDIOLOGY; DERMATOLOGY; ENDOCRINOLOGY; GASTROENTEROLOGY; HEMATOLOGY; HEPATOLOGY; INFECTIOUS DISEASE; INTERNAL MEDICINE; NEONATOLOGY; NEPHROLOGY; NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY; OB/GYN; ONCOLOGY; OPHTHALMOLOGY; ORTHOPEDICS; PAIN MANAGEMENT; PEDIATRICS; PSYCHIATRY; PULMONOLOGY; SPORTS MEDICINE; SURGERY; AND VASCULAR SERVICES. CHARITY AND UNCOMPENSATED CARE: AS PART OF AVERA MCKENNAN, CLINICS PROVIDE NECESSARY MEDICAL SERVICES (DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT) FOR WHOEVER COMES TO US FOR CARE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, CHARITY AND UNCOMPENSATED CARE PROVIDED BY CLINICS TOTALED $1,079,886. ACCESSIBILITY TO HEALTH CARE: IN ADDITION TO REGULAR CLINIC HOURS, AVERA MCGREEVY CLINIC PROVIDES URGENT CARE, SEEING PATIENTS ON A WALK-IN BASIS AT TWO LOCATIONS DURING THE EVENING HOURS ON WEEKDAYS, AND THROUGHOUT THE DAYTIME HOURS ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. THIS PROVIDES GREATER ACCESSIBILITY WITHOUT HAVING TO RELY ON EMERGENCY ROOM CARE. IN ADDITION, THROUGH OUR CURAQUICK CLINICS, AVERA OFFERS CONVENIENT, AFFORDABLE CLINIC CARE IN LOCAL HYVEE PHARMACIES. IN 2012, AVERA DONATED APPROXIMATELY 40 CURAQUICK AVERA CARDS, GOOD FOR ONE FREE VISIT, TO STUDENTS OF SIOUX FALLS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND YWCA DAYCARE, EACH VALUED AT $59. HEALTH SCREENINGS: AVERA MCKENNAN CLINICS OFFERED A FREE HEPATITIS C SCREENING, SERVING 610 PERSONS AND VARICOSE VEIN SCREENING SERVING 50.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GENE JONES JR., CINDY WALSH, AND FRED THURMAN - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP TOM DEMPSTER AND FRED THURMAN - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS AVERA HEALTH, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA AND EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AVERA HEALTH, AS THE SOLE MEMBER, HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT AND REMOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AVERA HEALTH HAS THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS AS THE MEMBER: 1) TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION, AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THE STATEMENTS OF PHILOSOPHY, MISSION AND VALUES OF CORPORATION; 2) TO INITIATE THE ADOPTION, AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF ANY PROVISION OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF CORPORATION, AND TO GIVE FINAL APPROVAL OF ANY SUCH ACTION WITH RESPECT THERETO; 3) TO APPROVE AND ACT UPON THE ALIENATION OF REAL PROPERTY AND PRECIOUS ARTIFACTS UNDER THE CANONICAL STEWARDSHIP OF THE SISTERS OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY OF ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA ("PRESENTATION SISTERS") OR THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF SACRED HEART MONASTERY ("BENEDICTINE SISTERS"), PURSUANT TO THE POLICIES ESTABLISHED BY THE MEMBER; 4) TO APPROVE ANY PLAN OF MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION, OR THE DIVESTITURE OF A SPONSORED WORK OR MINISTRY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CORPORATION; 5) TO APPROVE THE CREATION OF NEW SPONSORED WORKS OR MINISTRIES TO BE CONDUCTED BY OR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE CORPORATION; 6) TO APPOINT AND REMOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION. 7) TO APPOINT AND/OR REMOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION. 8) TO APPROVE OPERATING/CAPITAL BUDGETS AND STRATEGIC PLANS OF THE CORPORATION. 9) TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES OUTSIDE OF OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS EXCEEDING DEFINED THRESHOLDS ACCORDING TO POLICY WHICH MAY BE ADOPTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE MEMBER. 10) TO APPROVE ACQUISITIONS, SALES AND LEASES, ACCORDING TO POLICY WHICH MAY BE ADOPTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE MEMBER. 11) TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS. 12) TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE PROGRAMS. 13) TO APPROVE MAJOR COMMUNITY FUND DRIVES. 14) TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS. 15) TO ADOPT POLICIES DESIGNED TO EFFECTUATE THE RESERVED POWERS OF THE MEMBER.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO, CFO, AND ASSISTANT VP OF FINANCIAL REPORTING. AFTER THE INITIAL REVIEW, A DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE APPROVED RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. AT EACH BOARD MEETING, A REQUEST IS MADE FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST PERTAINING TO ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA OR PERTAINING TO ANY POTENTIAL ITEM THAT COULD BE DISCUSSED DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING. THE DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS RECORDED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. THE BOARD MAKES A DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND IF SO, IMPLEMENTS THE PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATING THE ISSUE OR TRANSACTION INVOLVED. THE BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER WITH THE CONFLICT MUST REFRAIN FROM VOTING. A STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE IS MADE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. THE INFORMATION IS MAINTAINED IN A DATABASE AND A REPORT IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CEO IS COMPENSATED BY AVERA HEALTH SYSTEM. ANNUALLY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF AVERA HEALTH, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF SIX (6) SYSTEM MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE RELIGIOUS ORDERS, MEETS WITH AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT REGARDING FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVES ALL SALARIES BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA AND DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR THEIR DECISION IN MEETING MINUTES. THE CFO AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COMPENSATED BY AVERA MCKENNAN. ANNUALLY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF AVERA MCKENNAN, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF BOARD MEMBERS, MEETS TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVES AND PHYSICIANS. AVERA MCKENNAN COMPARES ITS COMPENSATION PLAN TO OTHER HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS SIMILAR IN SIZE AND COMPLEXITY TO AVERA MCKENNAN ON A NATIONAL BASIS TO ENSURE COMPENSATION IS COMPARABLE. AVERA MCKENNAN UTILIZES MULTIPLE SALARY SURVEYS AND AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE A MARKET ANALYSIS FOR EACH EXECUTIVE'S SUGGESTED PAY OR PAY RANGE. INDIVIDUAL SALARIES REFLECT RELATED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, AS WELL AS THE SCOPE OF THE DUTIES TO ASSURE AMOUNTS PAID ARE REASONABLE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE FORM 990 PER IRS INSTRUCTIONS AND THEREFORE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16B:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THERE IS NO WRITTEN POLICY OR PROCEDURE REQUIRING THE ORGANIZATION TO EVALUATE ITS PARTICIPATION IN JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS. IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUCH PROPOSED TRANSACTION THE BOARD, OR A COMMITTEE WITH DELEGATED AUTHORITY, REVIEWS ALL MATERIALS, VALUATIONS, AND OPERATIONAL ASPECTS FOR ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION. SUCH TRANSACTION WOULD BE EVALUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS APPLICABLE PURPOSES. ANY TRANSACTION ALSO MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND THE MEMBER.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (B)</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>IN ADDITION TO THE AVERAGE OF 2 HOURS PER WEEK THAT SISTER JOAN REICHELT DEDICATES AS A BOARD MEMBER OF AVERA MCKENNAN, SISTER JOAN REICHELT DEDICATES AN AVERAGE OF AN ADDITIONAL 1.3 HOURS PER WEEK AS A BOARD MEMBER TO AVERA MARSHALL AND 2.5 HOURS PER WEEK AS A BOARD MEMBER TO AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE, RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART X, LINE 20:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ISSUE PRICE INCLUDES THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S SHARE OF THE ENTIRE BOND ISSUE, WHICH WAS ISSUED TO AVERA HEALTH ON BEHALF OF THE AVERA OBLIGATED GROUP. THE AVERA OBLIGATED GROUP CONSISTS OF AVERA HEALTH, AVERA MCKENNAN, AVERA ST. LUKE'S, AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE, AVERA SACRED HEART, AND AVERA MARSHALL. IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS INSTRUCTIONS, INFORMATION RELATED TO THE TAX EXEMPT BOND REPORTING IS BEING REPORTED ON AVERA HEALTH'S TAX RETURN (EIN 46-0422673).</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -6,031,404. EQUITY TRANSFERS, NET 755,783. CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP -5,258,882. LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT -1,419,188. OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 66,412. CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP DESIGNATED AS HEDGE -883,328. GAIN ON ACQUISITION 2,724,749. BOOK TAX DIFFERENCE - EQUITY METHOD -15,814. BOOK TAX DIFFERENCE - CONSOLIDATED -821,603. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -10,883,275.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF AVERA HEALTH, THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF AVERA MCKENNAN, SELECTS THE AUDITOR AND REVIEWS THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR AVERA MCKENNAN. ALSO, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AT AVERA MCKENNAN TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</Explanation>
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