HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INC: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization: HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INC (EIN 01-0649794)
Tax period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed: 2013-11-15
IRS object ID: 201323199349302657
Schema version: 2012v2.1
Source: Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header
Form 990
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C
Schedule D
Schedule F
Schedule G
Schedule H
Schedule I
Schedule J
Schedule K
Schedule K
Schedule L
Schedule M
Schedule O
Schedule R

Return header ReturnHeader

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Timestamp	2013-11-15T09:15:23-06:00	Timestamp
Tax Period End Date	2012-12-31	TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	WITHUM SMITH BROWN PC	BusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	465 SOUTH STREET SUITE 200	AddressLine1
City	MORRISTOWN	City
State	NJ	State
ZIP Code	07960	ZIPCode

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Return Type	990	ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date	2012-01-01	TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
EIN	010649794	EIN

Name Name

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC - SUBORDINATES	BusinessNameLine1

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
In Care Of Name	% JOHN GANTNER	InCareOfName
Name Control	MERI	NameControl
Phone	7327517500	Phone

US Address USAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY	AddressLine1
Address Line2	Suite	AddressLine2
City	NEPTUNE	City
State	NJ	State
ZIP Code	07753	ZIPCode

Officer Officer

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name	JOHN GANTNER	Name
Title	CFO	Title
Phone	9738989494	Phone
Date Signed	2013-11-11	DateSigned
Authorize Third Party	true	AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Phone	9738989494	Phone

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Tax Year	2012	TaxYear
Build TS	2016-03-07 17:11:31Z	BuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name Of Principal Officer Person	JOHN K LLOYD FACHE	NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

Address Principal Officer US AddressPrincipalOfficerUS

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY	AddressLine1
City	NEPTUNE	City
State	NJ	State
ZIP Code	07753	ZIPCode

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts	1633876800	GrossReceipts
Group Return For Affiliates	true	GroupReturnForAffiliates
All Affiliates Included	true	AllAffiliatesIncluded
Group Exemption Number	3827	GroupExemptionNumber
Organization501c3	X	Organization501c3
Web Site	www.meridianhealth.com	WebSite
Type Of Organization Corporation	X	TypeOfOrganizationCorporation
Year Formation	1997	YearFormation
State Legal Domicile	NJ	StateLegalDomicile
Activity Or Mission Description	THE ORGANIZATIONS ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE RESIDENTS OF NEW JERSEY BY PROVIDING QUALITY, PATIENT-CENTERED HEALTH CARE SERVICES.	ActivityOrMissionDescription
Nbr Voting Members Governing Body	23	NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody
Nbr Independent Voting Members	14	NbrIndependentVotingMembers
Total Nbr Employees	10308	TotalNbrEmployees
Total Nbr Volunteers	2800	TotalNbrVolunteers
Total Gross UBI	2949699	TotalGrossUBI
Net Unrelated Business Txbl Income	267069	NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome
Contributions Grants Prior Year	19008671	ContributionsGrantsPriorYear
Contributions Grants Current Year	32761573	ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear
Program Service Revenue Prior Year	1376929883	ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear
Program Service Revenue CY	1566459263	ProgramServiceRevenueCY
Investment Income Prior Year	16782008	InvestmentIncomePriorYear
Investment Income Current Year	15286100	InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear
Other Revenue Prior Year	9577215	OtherRevenuePriorYear
Other Revenue Current Year	10000551	OtherRevenueCurrentYear
Total Revenue Prior Year	1422297777	TotalRevenuePriorYear
Total Revenue Current Year	1624507487	TotalRevenueCurrentYear
Grants And Similar Amnts Prior Year	584125	GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear
Grants And Similar Amnts CY	1060023	GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY
Benefits Paid To Members Prior Year	0	BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear
Benefits Paid To Members CY	0	BenefitsPaidToMembersCY
Salaries Etc Prior Year	639511480	SalariesEtcPriorYear
Salaries Etc Current Year	746363256	SalariesEtcCurrentYear
Total Prof Fundrsng Exp Prior Year	566986	TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear
Total Prof Fundrsng Exp CY	277500	TotalProfFundrsngExpCY
Total Fundrsng Exp Current Year	23961461	TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear
Other Expense Prior Year	692720524	OtherExpensePriorYear
Other Expenses Current Year	802311775	OtherExpensesCurrentYear
Total Expenses Prior Year	1333383115	TotalExpensesPriorYear
Total Expenses Current Year	1550012554	TotalExpensesCurrentYear
Revenues Less Expenses Prior Year	88914662	RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear
Revenues Less Expenses CY	74494933	RevenuesLessExpensesCY
Total Assets BOY	1979021110	TotalAssetsBOY
Total Assets EOY	2046341207	TotalAssetsEOY
Total Liabilities BOY	1149127804	TotalLiabilitiesBOY
Total Liabilities EOY	1172257536	TotalLiabilitiesEOY
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY	829893306	NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY	874083671	NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY
Info In Schedule O Part III	X	InfoInScheduleOPartIII
Mission Description	THE ORGANIZATIONS ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE RESIDENTS OF NEW JERSEY BY PROVIDING QUALITY, PATIENT-CENTERED HEALTH CARE SERVICES DELIVERED IN HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY AND IN-HOME SETTINGS, AND TO ADVANCING MEDICINE THROUGH CLINICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. THE ORGANIZATIONS FOSTER A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE WITHIN A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT. THEY ACTIVELY SEEK INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, TECHNOLOGIES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL GROWTH AND TO ENSURE THE COMMUNITIES THE ORGANIZATIONS SERVE HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF INTEGRATED SERVICES THAT MEET THEIR PRESENT AND FUTURE HEALTH CARE NEEDS. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT.	MissionDescription
Significant New Program Services	false	SignificantNewProgramServices
Significant Change	false	SignificantChange
Expense	185029000	Expense
Grants	0	Grants
Revenue	199790000	Revenue
Description	EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARDIAC SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. DURING 2011 THE ORGANIZATION SERVICED 26,844 CARDIAC CASES FOR A TOTAL OF 46,569 PATIENT DAYS. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT.	Description

Activity2 Activity2

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Expense	120759000	Expense
Grants	0	Grants
Revenue	121608000	Revenue
Description	EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY ONCOLOGY SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. DURING 2011 THE ORGANIZATION SERVICED 40,168 ONCOLOGY CASES FOR A TOTAL OF 18,925 PATIENT DAYS. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT.	Description

Activity3 Activity3

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Expense	106282000	Expense
Grants	0	Grants
Revenue	106417000	Revenue
Description	EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY ORTHOPEDIC/REHABILITATION SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. DURING 2011 THE ORGANIZATION SERVICED 16,689 ORTHOPEDIC/REHABILITATION CASES FOR A TOTAL OF 27,331 PATIENT DAYS. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT.	Description

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Of Other Program Service Exp	852688517	TotalOfOtherProgramServiceExp
Total Of Other Program Service Grnt	1060023	TotalOfOtherProgramServiceGrnt
Total Of Other Program Service Rev	1139645192	TotalOfOtherProgramServiceRev
Total Program Service Expense	1264758517	TotalProgramServiceExpense
Described In501 C3	true	DescribedIn501C3
Schedule B Required	true	ScheduleBRequired
Political Activities	false	PoliticalActivities
Lobbying Activities	true	LobbyingActivities
Subject To Proxy Tax	false	SubjectToProxyTax
Donor Advised Funds	false	DonorAdvisedFunds
Conservation Easements	false	ConservationEasements
Collections Of Art	false	CollectionsOfArt
Credit Counseling	false	CreditCounseling
Term Or Permanent Endowments	true	TermOrPermanentEndowments
Report Land Bldg Equip	true	ReportLandBldgEquip
Report Invest Oth Securities	false	ReportInvestOthSecurities
Report Prog Rel Invest	true	ReportProgRelInvest
Report Other Assets	false	ReportOtherAssets
Report Other Liabilities	true	ReportOtherLiabilities
Report Fin48 Footnote	true	ReportFin48Footnote
Independent Audit Financial Stmt	false	IndependentAuditFinancialStmt
Consolidated Audit Financial Stmt	true	ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt
School	false	School
Foreign Office	false	ForeignOffice
Foreign Activities	true	ForeignActivities
More Than5000 K To Organizations	false	MoreThan5000KToOrganizations
More Than5000 K To Individuals	false	MoreThan5000KToIndividuals
Professional Fundraising	true	ProfessionalFundraising
Fundraising Activities	true	FundraisingActivities
Gaming	false	Gaming
Hospital	true	Hospital
Financial Stmt Attached	true	FinancialStmtAttached
Grants To Organizations	true	GrantsToOrganizations
Grants To Individuals	true	GrantsToIndividuals
Schedule J Required	true	ScheduleJRequired
Tax Exempt Bonds	true	TaxExemptBonds
Invest Tax Exempt Bonds	false	InvestTaxExemptBonds
Escrow Account	false	EscrowAccount
On Behalf Of Issuer	false	OnBehalfOfIssuer
Excess Benefit Transaction	false	ExcessBenefitTransaction
Prior Excess Benefit Transaction	false	PriorExcessBenefitTransaction
Loan To Officer Or DQP	false	LoanToOfficerOrDQP
Grant To Related Person	true	GrantToRelatedPerson
Bsnss Rltnshp With Organization	true	BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization
Bsnss Rltnshp Thru Family Member	true	BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember
Officer Entity With Bsnss Rltnshp	true	OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp
Deductible Non Cash Contributions	true	DeductibleNonCashContributions
Deductible Contributions Of Art	false	DeductibleContributionsOfArt
Terminated	false	Terminated
Partial Liquidation	false	PartialLiquidation
Disregarded Entity	true	DisregardedEntity
Related Entity	true	RelatedEntity
Related Org Controlled Entity	true	RelatedOrgControlledEntity
Transaction Related Entity	true	TransactionRelatedEntity
Transfers To Exempt Non Chrtbl Org	false	TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg
Activities Conducted Partnership	false	ActivitiesConductedPartnership
Schedule O Required	true	ScheduleORequired
Number Forms Transmitted With1096	1137	NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096
Number W2 G Included	10	NumberW2GIncluded
Compliance With Backup Witholding	true	ComplianceWithBackupWitholding
Number Of Employees	10308	NumberOfEmployees
Employment Tax Returns Filed	true	EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled
Unrelated Business Income	true	UnrelatedBusinessIncome
Form990-T Filed	true	Form990-TFiled
Foreign Financial Account	false	ForeignFinancialAccount
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans	false	ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans
Taxable Party Notification	false	TaxablePartyNotification
Non Deductible Contributions	false	NonDeductibleContributions
Quid Pro Quo Contributions	true	QuidProQuoContributions
Quid Pro Quo Disclosure	true	QuidProQuoDisclosure
Form8282 Property Disposed Of	false	Form8282PropertyDisposedOf
Funds To Pay Premiums	false	FundsToPayPremiums
Premiums Paid	false	PremiumsPaid
Indoor Tanning Services	false	IndoorTanningServices
Info In Schedule O Part VI	X	InfoInScheduleOPartVI
Nbr Voting Governing Body Members	23	NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers
Number Independent Voting Members	14	NumberIndependentVotingMembers
Family Or Business Relationship	true	FamilyOrBusinessRelationship
Delegation Of Management Duties	false	DelegationOfManagementDuties
Changes To Organizing Docs	false	ChangesToOrganizingDocs
Material Diversion Or Misuse	false	MaterialDiversionOrMisuse
Members Or Stockholders	true	MembersOrStockholders
Election Of Board Members	true	ElectionOfBoardMembers
Decisions Subject To Approval	true	DecisionsSubjectToApproval
Minutes Of Governing Body	true	MinutesOfGoverningBody
Minutes Of Committees	true	MinutesOfCommittees
Officer Mailing Address	false	OfficerMailingAddress
Local Chapters	false	LocalChapters
Form990 Provided To Governing Body	true	Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody
Conflict Of Interest Policy	true	ConflictOfInterestPolicy
Annual Disclosure Covered Persons	true	AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons
Regular Monitoring Enforcement	true	RegularMonitoringEnforcement
Whistleblower Policy	true	WhistleblowerPolicy
Document Retention Policy	true	DocumentRetentionPolicy
Compensation Process CEO	true	CompensationProcessCEO
Compensation Process Other	true	CompensationProcessOther
Investment In Joint Venture	true	InvestmentInJointVenture
Written Policy Or Procedure	true	WrittenPolicyOrProcedure
States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed	NJ	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled
Upon Request	X	UponRequest

The Books Are In Care Of TheBooksAreInCareOf

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name Person	JOHN GANTNER	NamePerson
Telephone Number	7327517500	TelephoneNumber

Address US AddressUS

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY	AddressLine1
City	NEPTUNE	City
State	NJ	State
ZIP Code	07753	ZIPCode

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part VII	X	InfoInScheduleOPartVII

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (156 entries)

TitleTitle	Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeek	Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirector	OfficerOfficer	Reportable Comp From OrganizationReportableCompFromOrganization	Reportable Comp From Related OrgsReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs	Other CompensationOtherCompensation	Key EmployeeKeyEmployee	Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployee	FormerFormer
Peter Reinhart Esq
Chairperson-TRUSTEE	3.0	X	X	0	0	0
Thomas J Kononowitz
Vice Chairperson-TRUSTEE	9.0	X	X	0	0	0
Meredyth Armitage
Secretary-TRUSTEE	9.0	X	X	0	0	0
Alfred J Schiavetti Jr
Treasurer-TRUSTEE	3.0	X	X	0	0	0
Marc H Lory
TRUSTEE-President, MHC	60.0	X	X	744497	0	120152
Richard A Amdur Esq
IMMED PAST CHAIR-TRUSTEE	3.0	X	X	0	0	0
John D Gumina MD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Gregg Azcuy
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Peter S Falvo Jr Esq
Trustee	9.0	X		0	0	0
Douglas W Chudzik MD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Anthony T Scardella MD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
John J Flynn
Trustee	9.0	X		0	0	0
Joseph Mancini
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
William Lawless PhD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Serena DiMaso Esq
Trustee	9.0	X		0	0	0
Jeffrey Hager DO
Trustee	3.0	X		26667	0	0
John K Lloyd
Trustee-President/CEO MHS	60.0	X	X	1649901	0	615065
Norman V Buttaci
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Frank Sharp MD
Trustee	3.0	X		36027	0	0
Roger Thompson MD
Trustee	3.0	X		33240	0	0
Raymond M Masterson MD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Joseph P Lattanzi MD
Trustee	6.0	X		49407	0	0
K George Younan MD
Trustee	3.0	X		21590	0	0
Martin M Barger Esq
Chairperson-TRUSTEE	6.0	X	X	0	0	0
Ronald Schrader
Secretary-TRUSTEE	6.0	X	X	0	0	0
Christopher Carton
Treasurer-TRUSTEE	6.0	X	X	0	0	0
Edward R McGlynn Esq
Trustee	12.0	X		0	0	0
Maurice Meyer III
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Barry Weshnak
Trustee	9.0	X		0	0	0
John A Giunco Jr Esq
Trustee	9.0	X		0	0	0
Kenneth Fitzsimmons Esq
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
William Himelman Esq
Trustee	12.0	X		0	0	0
Peter Raben
Chairperson-TRUSTEE	6.0	X	X	0	0	0
John Gantner
Trustee, Exec VP/CFO MHS	60.0	X	X	910126	0	310248
Salvatore Inciardi
SEC/Trustee-SR VP BUS DEVEL	55.0	X	X	639766	0	88172
Janice Sweeney
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Bernard Natelson
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Maris Lown
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Georgina E Petillo
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Robert Stohrer
Trustee	9.0	X		0	0	0
Fern Esposito
Secretary/Treasurer-TRUSTEE	9.0	X	X	0	0	0
Brian Roper MD
Trustee	6.0	X		34408	0	0
Marie G Tambaro CCRN
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Carl M Marchetti MD
Trustee, President MPI	27.5	X	X	199723	0	47793
Robert Palermo
Trustee/Treasurer-VP FINANCE	50.0	X	X	379551	0	77586
Alan Cabasso MD
Secretary/Trustee-PROG DIR MPI	55.0	X	X	0	237734	68228
Steven Littleson
Trustee-PresIDENT JSUMC	55.0	X		879304	0	134186
Steven Kairys MD
Trustee-DEPARTMENT CHAIR	50.0	X		0	431334	58348
Jerome Vernick MD
Trustee-DEPARTMENT CHAIR	50.0	X		0	557906	50490
Elliot Frank MD
Trustee-DEPARTMENT CHAIR	50.0	X		0	446218	69115
David Kountz MD
Trustee-Sr. VP Med Affairs	55.0	X		368962	0	47115
Mark G Martens MD
Trustee-DEPARTMENT CHAIR	50.0	X		0	434757	31171
Domenic M DiPiero III
Chairperson-TRUSTEE	6.0	X	X	0	0	0
Peter Cancro
Vice Chairperson-TRUSTEE	6.0	X	X	0	0	0
Thomas J Dolan
Treasurer-TRUSTEE	6.0	X	X	0	0	0
David L Flood
Trustee-Pres. Foundations	55.0	X	X	490283	0	72144
Nancy Seidenstein
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Carol Stillwell
Trustee	9.0	X		0	0	0
Kevin L Buckelew
TRUSTEE	6.0	X		0	0	0
Kristen S Bunnell
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Barbara Ganz
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Thomas J Gravina
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Lucy K H Kalian
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Elizabeth A Kelly
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Eric M Kirsch CFA
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Christian Koerner MST CPA ABV
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Deborah Mathis
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Karen T OHare
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Philip L Perricone
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
Martin F Pfleger Esq
Trustee	6.0	X		0	0	0
William W Wingard
TRUSTEE	6.0	X		0	0	0
Andrew J DeMaio Esq
TRUSTEE	6.0	X		0	0	0
William Allingham
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Philip J Scaduto
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Ross Zimmerman
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Janice Mitchell Vassar
Trustee	3.0	X		2904	0	0
Nicholas R Colisto
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Louis R Czubachowski
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Adrian M Pristas MD
Trustee	3.0	X		12740	0	0
Gregory A Buontempo
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Wendell Smith Esq
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Moon Choo
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Robert ODonnell
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
MOLLIE GIAMANCO
TRUSTEE	3.0	X
TIMOTHY J HOGAN
TRUSTEE-PRESIDENT RMC	55.0	X		760508		98561
T Burt Barham
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
William C Black
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Barbara Brager
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Stephan C Lowy
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Richard M Neibart MD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Anita Roselle
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
J Scott Ferguson
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Karen A Goldblatt
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Vincent J Puma
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
William S Walsh
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Joanne Falcone
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Richard A Goldman
Trustee	3.0	X		624	0	0
Joseph Leone Introna
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Robert B OBrien Jr
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
James A Urner
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Thomas R Lake III MD
Trustee	3.0	X		13049	0	0
Thomas J Sexton
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Dale L Wegener
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Nina Anuario
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
James A Clarke MD
Trustee, VP Clinical Eff	50.0	X		377485	0	31018
Edward J Dimon Esq
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Holly R Hubbell
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Robert A Monaco MD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Vincent J Vivona DO JD FACP
Trustee	3.0	X		15406	0	0
Dean Q Lin
Trustee-PresIDENT OMC	55.0	X		482986	0	53818
Joseph Albertelli
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Peter T Roselle
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Elizabeth M Schmalz Ferguson
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
William J Marraccini
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Nancy Mulheren
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Margaret S Riker
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Howard M Ross MD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Richard J Saker
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Steven M Scopellite
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Lore Macdonald
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Edward J McKenna Jr
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Lawrence W Sykoff EdD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Phillipa G Woodriffe MD
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Joseph T ODonnell
Treasurer-TRUSTEE	3.0	X	X	0	0	0
Michael Aaron DO
Trustee	3.0	X		990	0	0
Peter S Goldman
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Robert J Simmons
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Michael Bleiman MD
Trustee	3.0	X		95117	286913	20045
Joan M Hart
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Marion A Hergert
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
David M Nilsen
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Angela Ominski
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Joseph P Coyle
Trustee, PresIDENT SOMC	55.0	X		706832	0	200201
Suzette Whiting
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Judy Brophy
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Vicki Malone
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Barbara Schmidt
Trustee	3.0	X		0	0	0
Ann Gavzy
Sr. VP Legal Affairs	55.0			532593	0	120020	X
Richard Scott
Sr. VP Clinical Effectiveness	55.0			514049	0	85946	X
Rebecca Weber
Sr. VP/CIO	55.0			564384	0	88994	X
Frank Goldstein
VP Physician Services	50.0			447305	0	53959	X
Kim Carpenter
VP Clinical Effectiveness	50.0			385994	0	51435	X
Richard Hader
Sr. VP Nursing	55.0			365105	0	55813	X
James Molloy
VP Government Relations	50.0			343973	0	56162	X
David Boss
VP Clinical Effectiveness	50.0			350925	0	37604	X
Michelle Mendelson
VP Meridian Home Care	50.0			286270	0	52069	X
Christine Scott
VP Marketing & Corp Comm	50.0			279086	0	27865	X
Richard Hand
VP Finance	50.0			347200	0	63392	X
Sherrie String
Sr. VP Human Resources	55.0			427548	0	45735	X
Kevin Bryant
Former CIO SOMC	50.0			212729	0	23790	X
Josepth Reichman
VP Clinical Effectiveness	50.0			379875	0	24349		X
Ramon Solhkhah
Medical Chair	50.0			346104	0	10193		X
Margaret Quinn
Chief Medical Information Off.	50.0			336928	0	55074		X
Terry Manna
VP Managed Care	50.0			330680	0	44512		X
Anthony Cava
VP/COO	50.0			323758	0	45984		X
Elwood Joseph Hummel
Former Key Employee	0.0			234161	0	26402			X

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org	15940760	TotalReportableCompFromOrg
Total Reportable Comp Frm Rltd Orgs	2394862	TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs
Total Other Compensation	3162754	TotalOtherCompensation
Number Individuals GT100 K	994	NumberIndividualsGT100K
Formers Listed	true	FormersListed
Total Comp GT150 K	true	TotalCompGT150K
Compensation From Other Sources	false	CompensationFromOtherSources

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (5 entries)

Address Line1AddressOfContractor/AddressUS/AddressLine1	CityAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/City	StateAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/State	ZIP CodeAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/ZIPCode	Description Of ServicesDescriptionOfServices	CompensationCompensation
UMDNJ
PO BOX 2685 LIBERTY PLAZA	NEW BRUNSWICK	NJ	089032685	MEDICAL	6799594
EMERACUTE CARE MEDICAL CO-NE INC
440 STEVENS AVE SUITE 150	SOLANA BEACH	CA	92075	MEDICAL	7483986
QUALCARE INC
30 Knightsbridge Rd	PISCATAWAY	NJ	08854	CLAIMS ADMIN.	4105238
STORANDT PANN MARGOLIS
15 W HARRIS AVE STE 300	LA GRANGE	IL	60525	ADVERTISING	4086973
TORCON
328 Newman Springs ROAD	RED BANK	NJ	07701	CONSTRUCTION	8868649

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Contractors GT100 K	176	NumberOfContractorsGT100K
Info In Schedule O Part VIII	X	InfoInScheduleOPartVIII
Fundraising Events	1473686	FundraisingEvents
Related Organizations	3178310	RelatedOrganizations
Government Grants	6086577	GovernmentGrants
All Other Contributions	22023000	AllOtherContributions
Noncash Contributions	66859	NoncashContributions
Total Contributions	32761573	TotalContributions

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenue (5 entries)

DescriptionDescription	Business CodeBusinessCode	Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumn	Related Or Exempt Function IncomeRelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome	Unrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenue
NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE	541900	1445165543	1445165543
OTHER HEALTHCARE RELATED REVENUE	541900	19325966	17367071	1958895
MH REALTY PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE	541900	16715015	16715015
PHARMACY REVENUE	900099	17627925	17627925
LABORATORY REVENUE	621500	4241632	4241632

Total Oth Program Service Revenue TotalOthProgramServiceRevenue

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	63383182	TotalRevenueColumn
Related Or Exempt Function Income	63370682	RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome
Exclusion	$12,500	ExclusionAmount

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue	1566459263	TotalProgramServiceRevenue

Investment Income InvestmentIncome

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	14905570	TotalRevenueColumn
Related Or Exempt Function Income	2075	RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome
Exclusion	$14,903,495	ExclusionAmount

Income From Invest Bond Proceeds IncomeFromInvestBondProceeds

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	0	TotalRevenueColumn

Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenue

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	4285	TotalRevenueColumn
Exclusion	$4,285	ExclusionAmount

Gross Rents GrossRents

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Real	4292597	Real

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Real	1456067	Real

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLoss

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Real	2836530	Real
Personal	0	Personal

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLoss

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	2836530	TotalRevenueColumn
Related Or Exempt Function Income	20550	RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome
Unrelated Business Revenue	-14874	UnrelatedBusinessRevenue
Exclusion	$2,830,854	ExclusionAmount

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Securities	6616020	Securities
Other	707742	Other

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expenses LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Securities	6345436	Securities
Other	597796	Other

Gain Or Loss GainOrLoss

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Securities	270584	Securities
Other	109946	Other

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestments

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	380530	TotalRevenueColumn
Exclusion	$380,530	ExclusionAmount

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Gross Income Fundraising Events	970014	GrossIncomeFundraisingEvents
Cntrbtns Rprtd Fundraising Events	1473686	CntrbtnsRprtdFundraisingEvents
Fundraising Direct Expenses	970014	FundraisingDirectExpenses

Net Income From Fundraising Events NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	0	TotalRevenueColumn

Net Income From Gaming NetIncomeFromGaming

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	0	TotalRevenueColumn

Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLoss

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	0	TotalRevenueColumn

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMisc (3 entries)

DescriptionDescription	Business CodeBusinessCode	Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumn	Unrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenue	ExclusionExclusionAmount
DAY CARE	624410	1696754	623168	$1,073,586
CAFETERIA	722514	2189513		$2,189,513
MANAGEMENT FEE INCOME	900099	704825	366997	$337,828

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenue

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	2568644	TotalRevenueColumn
Unrelated Business Revenue	15513	UnrelatedBusinessRevenue
Exclusion	$2,553,131	ExclusionAmount

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Other Revenue	7159736	TotalOtherRevenue

Total Revenue TotalRevenue

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	1624507487	TotalRevenueColumn
Related Or Exempt Function Income	1564510493	RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome
Unrelated Business Revenue	2949699	UnrelatedBusinessRevenue
Exclusion	$24,285,722	ExclusionAmount

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgs

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	489073	Total
Program Services	489073	ProgramServices

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividuals

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	570950	Total
Program Services	570950	ProgramServices

Foreign Grants ForeignGrants

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	0	Total

Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembers

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	0	Total

Comp Current Officers Directors CompCurrentOfficersDirectors

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	16075898	Total
Program Services	14468308	ProgramServices
Management And General	1607590	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	0	Fundraising

Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersons

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	0	Total

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWages

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	584939280	Total
Program Services	490356540	ProgramServices
Management And General	92197843	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	2384897	Fundraising

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributions

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	32944214	Total
Program Services	26507121	ProgramServices
Management And General	6437093	ManagementAndGeneral

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefits

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	71723121	Total
Program Services	55157710	ProgramServices
Management And General	16267768	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	297643	Fundraising

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxes

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	40680743	Total
Program Services	30148347	ProgramServices
Management And General	10361608	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	170788	Fundraising

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagement

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	3112000	Total
Management And General	3112000	ManagementAndGeneral

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegal

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	3155813	Total
Program Services	56	ProgramServices
Management And General	3155757	ManagementAndGeneral

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccounting

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	559056	Total
Program Services	-13063	ProgramServices
Management And General	572119	ManagementAndGeneral

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbying

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	534345	Total
Management And General	534345	ManagementAndGeneral

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	277500	Total
Fundraising	277500	Fundraising

Fees For Services Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	0	Total

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOther

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	80873322	Total
Program Services	77027400	ProgramServices
Management And General	3845922	ManagementAndGeneral

Advertising Advertising

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	11126645	Total
Program Services	235002	ProgramServices
Management And General	10891643	ManagementAndGeneral

Office Expenses OfficeExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	155005457	Total
Program Services	151567693	ProgramServices
Management And General	3412485	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	25279	Fundraising

Information Technology InformationTechnology

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	4296155	Total
Program Services	991990	ProgramServices
Management And General	3304165	ManagementAndGeneral

Royalties Royalties

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	3360753	Total
Program Services	1106931	ProgramServices
Management And General	2253822	ManagementAndGeneral

Occupancy Occupancy

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	43216242	Total
Program Services	10790532	ProgramServices
Management And General	32188088	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	237622	Fundraising

Travel Travel

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	2101722	Total
Program Services	1232647	ProgramServices
Management And General	826629	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	42446	Fundraising

Travel Entrtnmnt Public Officials TravelEntrtnmntPublicOfficials

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	0	Total

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetings

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	1675789	Total
Program Services	810740	ProgramServices
Management And General	853687	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	11362	Fundraising

Interest Interest

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	35202655	Total
Program Services	28487865	ProgramServices
Management And General	6714790	ManagementAndGeneral

Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliates

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	20001942	Total
Program Services	4533518	ProgramServices
Management And General	9112222	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	6356202	Fundraising

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletion

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	66324772	Total
Program Services	53378354	ProgramServices
Management And General	12864758	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	81660	Fundraising

Insurance Insurance

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	25635562	Total
Program Services	20762624	ProgramServices
Management And General	4809865	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	63073	Fundraising

Other Expenses OtherExpenses (4 entries)

DescriptionDescription	TotalTotal	Program ServicesProgramServices	Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneral	FundraisingFundraising
MEDICAL SUPPLIES	131762694	131762694
PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS	82144950	78265485	2590975	1288490
CONSULTING & PROF. FEES	39548654	39513850		34804
PURCHASED SERVICES	27857488	16407579	10792521	657388

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	64815759	Total
Program Services	30198571	ProgramServices
Management And General	22584881	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	12032307	Fundraising

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	1550012554	Total
Program Services	1264758517	ProgramServices
Management And General	261292576	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	23961461	Fundraising

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part X	X	InfoInScheduleOPartX

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearing

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	378430	BOY
EOY	12527150	EOY

Savings And Temp Cash Investments SavingsAndTempCashInvestments

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	213736693	BOY
EOY	214376753	EOY

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivable

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	10831736	BOY
EOY	16498055	EOY

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivable

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	132315192	BOY
EOY	143406541	EOY

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtc

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	0	BOY
EOY	0	EOY

Receivables From Disqual Persons ReceivablesFromDisqualPersons

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	0	BOY
EOY	0	EOY

Other Notes Loans Receivable Net OtherNotesLoansReceivableNet

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	14367448	BOY
EOY	5741840	EOY

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUse

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	20723804	BOY
EOY	23079602	EOY

Prepaid Expenses Deferred Charges PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	6411185	BOY
EOY	13238746	EOY

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Land Buildings Equipment Basis	1586370297	LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis
Land Bldg Equipment Accum Deprec	818250747	LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec

Land Buildings Equipment Basis Net LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	759573806	BOY
EOY	768119550	EOY

Investments Pub Traded Securities InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	531076987	BOY
EOY	641944423	EOY

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecurities

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	34032880	BOY
EOY	45738686	EOY

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelated

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	195253867	BOY
EOY	107258970	EOY

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	6081175	BOY
EOY	6391100	EOY

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotal

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	54237907	BOY
EOY	48019791	EOY

Total Assets TotalAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	1979021110	BOY
EOY	2046341207	EOY

Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	127075567	BOY
EOY	136311872	EOY

Grants Payable GrantsPayable

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	0	BOY
EOY	0	EOY

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenue

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	1463901	BOY
EOY	1448734	EOY

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilities

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	649010497	BOY
EOY	627570614	EOY

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiability

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	0	BOY
EOY	0	EOY

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectors

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	0	BOY
EOY	0	EOY

Mort Notes Pybl Secured Invest Prop MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	7111535	BOY
EOY	6118992	EOY

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayable

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	0	BOY
EOY	0	EOY

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	364466304	BOY
EOY	400807324	EOY

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	1149127804	BOY
EOY	1172257536	EOY

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Follow SFAS117	X	FollowSFAS117

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	702873210	BOY
EOY	745134698	EOY

Temporarily Restricted Net Assets TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	85964026	BOY
EOY	86734776	EOY

Permanently Restricted Net Assets PermanentlyRestrictedNetAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	41056070	BOY
EOY	42214197	EOY

Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	829893306	BOY
EOY	874083671	EOY

Total Liab Net Assets Fund Balances TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	1979021110	BOY
EOY	2046341207	EOY

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XI	X	InfoInScheduleOPartXI
Reconcilation Revenue Expenses	74494933	ReconcilationRevenueExpenses
Reconciliation Unrealized Invest	22404162	ReconciliationUnrealizedInvest
Reconcilation Invest Expenses	-1255511	ReconcilationInvestExpenses
Reconcilation Prior Adjustment	-3581001	ReconcilationPriorAdjustment
Reconcilation Other Changes	-47872218	ReconcilationOtherChanges
Info In Schedule O Part XII	X	InfoInScheduleOPartXII
Method Of Accounting Accrual	X	MethodOfAccountingAccrual
Accountant Compile Or Review	false	AccountantCompileOrReview
FS Audited	true	FSAudited

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasis

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Financial Statement Consolidated	X	FinancialStatementConsolidated

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Audit Committee	true	AuditCommittee
Federal Grant Audit Required	true	FederalGrantAuditRequired
Federal Grant Audit Performed	true	FederalGrantAuditPerformed

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Hospital170b1 Aiii	X	Hospital170b1Aiii
General Explanation	THE PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS REFLECTED ON SCHEDULE A, PART I IS FOR MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION, THE LARGEST SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990. OUTLINED BELOW IS THE PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS FOR ALL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION: BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 9, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(1) ORGANIZATION; HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 9, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(2) ORGANIZATION; JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 7, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(1) ORGANIZATION; OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 7, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(1) ORGANIZATION; MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 7, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(1) ORGANIZATION; MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 11, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(3) ORGANIZATION; MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 9, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(2) ORGANIZATION; MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 9, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(2) ORGANIZATION; MERIDIAN PRACTICE INSTITUTE, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 9, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(2) ORGANIZATION; RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 7, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(1) ORGANIZATION; SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 7, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(1) ORGANIZATION. SOCH PROPERTIES, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 11, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(3) ORGANIZATION. BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 7, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(1) ORGANIZATION. BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.; SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 7, INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(a)(2) ORGANIZATION.	GeneralExplanation

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Contributor Number	RESTRICTED	ContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	RESTRICTED	BusinessNameLine1

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	RESTRICTED	AddressLine1
Address Line2	RESTRICTED	AddressLine2
City	RESTRICTED	City
State	RESTRICTED	State
ZIP Code	RESTRICTED	ZIPCode

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Aggregate Contributions	RESTRICTED	AggregateContributions

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Org Belongs To Affiliated Group	X	OrgBelongsToAffiliatedGroup
Total Grassroots Lobbying		TotalGrassrootsLobbying

Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbying

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Totals	534345	FilingOrganizationsTotals
Affiliated Group Totals	534345	AffiliatedGroupTotals

Total Lobbying Expenditures TotalLobbyingExpenditures

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Totals	534345	FilingOrganizationsTotals
Affiliated Group Totals	534345	AffiliatedGroupTotals

Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures OtherExemptPurposeExpenditures

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Totals	1550659799	FilingOrganizationsTotals
Affiliated Group Totals	1586405655	AffiliatedGroupTotals

Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures TotalExemptPurposeExpenditures

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Totals	1551194144	FilingOrganizationsTotals
Affiliated Group Totals	1586940000	AffiliatedGroupTotals

Lobbying Nontaxable LobbyingNontaxableAmount

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Totals	1000000	FilingOrganizationsTotals
Affiliated Group Totals	1000000	AffiliatedGroupTotals

Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableAmount

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Totals	250000	FilingOrganizationsTotals
Affiliated Group Totals	250000	AffiliatedGroupTotals

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx		TotLobbyingGrassrootMinusNonTx
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Nontx		TotLobbyExpendMnsLobbyingNontx

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount2 LobbyingNontaxableAmount2

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3	1000000	CurrentYearMinus3
Current Year Minus2	1000000	CurrentYearMinus2
Current Year Minus1	1000000	CurrentYearMinus1
Current Year	1000000	CurrentYear
Total	4000000	Total

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Lobbying Ceiling	$6,000,000	LobbyingCeilingAmount

Total Lobbying Expenditures2 TotalLobbyingExpenditures2

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3	429800	CurrentYearMinus3
Current Year Minus2	453530	CurrentYearMinus2
Current Year Minus1	484645	CurrentYearMinus1
Current Year	534345	CurrentYear
Total	1902320	Total

Grassroots Nontaxable Amount2 GrassrootsNontaxableAmount2

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3	250000	CurrentYearMinus3
Current Year Minus2	250000	CurrentYearMinus2
Current Year Minus1	250000	CurrentYearMinus1
Current Year	250000	CurrentYear
Total	1000000	Total

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Grassroots Ceiling	$1,500,000	GrassrootsCeilingAmount

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Art Public Exhibition Amts		ArtPublicExhibitionAmts
Held Works Of Art Amts		HeldWorksOfArtAmts

Current Year CurrentYear

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	40932000	BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions	561000	Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses	2754000	InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures	140000	OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance	44107000	EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	39461000	BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions	1868000	Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses	-252000	InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures	145000	OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance	40932000	EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus2 Years CurrentYearMinus2Years

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	35346000	BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions	1630000	Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses	2613000	InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures	128000	OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance	39461000	EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus3 Years CurrentYearMinus3Years

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	31191000	BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions	550000	Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses	3763000	InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures	158000	OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance	35346000	EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus4 Years CurrentYearMinus4Years

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	39165000	BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions	531000	Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses	-6067000	InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures	2438000	OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance	31191000	EndOfYearBalance

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Board Designated EOY Balance	0.52100	BoardDesignatedEOYBalance
Permanent Endowment EOY Balance	0.47900	PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance
Endowments Held By Unrelated Orgs	true	EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs
Endowments Held By Related Orgs	false	EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs

Land Land

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	34271780	OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Book Value	34271780	BookValue

Buildings Buildings

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	847355347	OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation	314719339	Depreciation
Book Value	532636008	BookValue

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	3915785	OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation	2610348	Depreciation
Book Value	1305437	BookValue

Equipment Equipment

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	635136559	OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation	495458985	Depreciation
Book Value	139677574	BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	65690826	OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation	5462075	Depreciation
Book Value	60228751	BookValue

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings	768119550	TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelated (21 entries)

DescriptionDescription	Book ValueBookValue	Method Of ValuationMethodOfValuation
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY	1338847	F
INVESTMENT IN QUALCARE	2100000	F
SHORE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE	2756961	F
INVESTMENT IN MONOC	37149	F
COASTAL COOPERATIVE, LLC	1031299	F
BRICK MAB ASSOCIATES, LLC	366072	F
REMAINDER TRUST RECEIVABLE	8167314	F
INVESTMENT IN JFK AT HOME	5553098	F
PERPETUAL TRUST	2470082	F
PROPERTIES	9219755	F
OF FOUNDATIONS	72812871	F
BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL		F
BAYSHORE HEALTHCARE CTR INC		F
OTHER LIMITED USE ASSETS		F
NJ HEALTHCARE BOND		F
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST	52793	F
INVESTMENT IN DIALYSIS CENTER	502429	F
INV IN HEALTH VILLAGE IMAGING	850300	F
MUTUAL FUNDS - EQUITY		F
MUTUAL FUNDS - FIXED INCOME		F
CORPORATE EQUITY SECURITIES		F

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Program Related	107258970	TotalOfBookValueProgramRelated
Federal Income Tax Liability	0	FederalIncomeTaxLiability

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (14 entries)

DescriptionDescription	AmountAmount
PARTY PAYORS	$45,293,764
ACCRUED PENSION & RETIREMENT	$93,380,263
OTHER HEALTHCARE BENEFITS	$10,368,568
DUE TO RELATED PARTIES	$5,748,148
RESIDENT DEPOSITS	$393,513
ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE	$13,182,398
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	$106,411,190
RESTRICTED USE ASSETS	$1,315,231
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY	$414,029
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST	$15,946
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	$35,843,767
FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE INSTR	$85,218,511
DUE TO MHAC	$3,158,236
SECURITY DEPOSITS	$63,760

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts	400807324	TotalOfAmounts
Footnote In Part XIII	X	FootnoteInPartXIII

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
ENDOWMENT FUNDS	SCHEDULE D, PART V	RESTRICTED FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS AFFILIATES.
TEXT OF FIN 48 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTE	SCHEDULE D, PART X	THE ORGANIZATIONS ARE AFFILIATES WITHIN MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("SYSTEM"); A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM ISSUES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDITED BY PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P., AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM, WHICH INCLUDE ALL RELATED ENTITIES; INCLUDING THESE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ALSO CONTAIN CONSOLIDATING SCHEDULES ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS. THE FIN 48 DISCLOSURE BELOW IS FROM THE SYSTEM'S INCOME TAX FOOTNOTE INCLUDED IN THE SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOOTNOTE OF ITS 2012 CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ALL OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE CORPORATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("CODE") AND ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE EXCEPT FOR COMPASS WHICH QUALIFIES AS A TAXABLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT. THESE ENTITIES ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES. PER THE REQUIREMENT TO ASSESS FOR TAX UNCERTAINTY MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRED TO BE ACCRUED OR REPORTED. IN ADDITION, PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P. AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION AND MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011; RESPECTIVELY. THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE IS INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX FOOTNOTE INCLUDED IN THE SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOOTNOTE OF THE 2012 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT REPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: THE CORPORATIONS ARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("CODE") AND ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME. THE CORPORATIONS ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES. PER THE REQUIREMENT TO ASSESS FOR TAX UNCERTAINTY, MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRED TO BE ACCRUED OR REPORTED. IN ADDITION, PARENTE RANDOLPH, L.L.C., AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM, AUDITIED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. ("HOME CARE") AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITY, HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC. ("HIU"), FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011; RESPECTIVELY. THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE IS INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX FOOTNOTE INCLUDED IN THE SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOOTNOTE OF THE 2012 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT REPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: HOME CARE ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING A THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY. MEASUREMENT OF THE TAX UNCERTAINTY OCCURS IF THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD IS MET. MANAGEMENT DETERMINED THERE WERE NO TAX UNCERTAINTIES THAT MET THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD IN 2012 AND 2011.

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Grant Records Maintained	true	GrantRecordsMaintained

Accts Actvs Out US Table AcctsActvsOutUSTable (2 entries)

RegionRegion	Number Of OfficesNumberOfOffices	Number Of EmployeesNumberOfEmployees	Type Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConducted	Specific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvided	Total ExpendituresTotalExpenditures
Central America and the Caribbean	0	0	Program Services	FINANCIAL VEHICLE	15106650
Central America and the Caribbean			Investments		4646000

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Number Of Offices	0	SubtotalNumberOfOffices
Subtotal Number Of Employees	0	SubtotalNumberOfEmployees
Total Number Of Offices	0	TotalNumberOfOffices
Total Number Of Employees	0	TotalNumberOfEmployees
Subtotal Amount Spent	19752650	SubtotalAmountSpent
Total Amount Spent	19752650	TotalAmountSpent
Transfer To Foreign Corp	false	TransferToForeignCorp
Interest In Foreign Trust	false	InterestInForeignTrust
Own Foreign Corp	false	OwnForeignCorp
Passive Foreign Invest Co	false	PassiveForeignInvestCo
Foreign Partnership	false	ForeignPartnership
Boycott Countries	false	BoycottCountries

Form990 Schedule F Part V Form990ScheduleFPartV

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Identifier	PART IV, FOREIGN FORMS	Identifier
Explanation	Meridian Health System, Inc. (EIN 22-3474145) is the sole shareholder of Meridian Hospitals Corporation (EIN 22-3471515) and Coastal Medical Insurance Limited (EIN 98-0166769). Pursuant to an alternative risk financing arrangement, Meridian Hospitals Corporation made payments to Coastal Medical Insurance Limited that did not qualify as insurance premiums for federal tax purposes. In accordance with federal tax principles, such payments were treated as constructive dividends by Meridian Hospitals Corporation to Meridian Health System, Inc. followed by constructive capital contributions by Meridian Health System, Inc. to Coastal Medical Insurance Limited under Code Section 351.	Explanation

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Mail Solicitations	X	MailSolicitations
Email Solicitations	X	EmailSolicitations
Phone Solicitations	X	PhoneSolicitations
In Person Solicitations	X	InPersonSolicitations
Solicitation Of Non Govt Grants	X	SolicitationOfNonGovtGrants
Solicitation Of Govt Grants	X	SolicitationOfGovtGrants
Special Fundraising Events	X	SpecialFundraisingEvents
Agreement Ref Fundraising	true	AgreementRefFundraising

Fundraiser Activity Information FundraiserActivityInformation

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name Of Individual	COMMUNITY COUNSELING SVCLLC	NameOfIndividual
Activity	CAP. CPGN. FUNDRAISING	Activity
Fundraiser Control Of Funds	false	FundraiserControlOfFunds
Gross Receipts	2443700	GrossReceipts
Amount Retained By Contractor	277500	AmountRetainedByContractor
Net To Organization	2166200	NetToOrganization

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts	2443700	TotalGrossReceipts
Total Retained By Contractors	277500	TotalRetainedByContractors
Total Net To Organization	2166200	TotalNetToOrganization

Events Information EventsInformation

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1	MHF GALA	NameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event1	835983	GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event1	433460	CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event1	402523	GrossRevenueEvent1
Cash Prizes Event1	16050	CashPrizesEvent1
Food And Beverage Event1	181121	FoodAndBeverageEvent1
Entertainment Event1	23500	EntertainmentEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event1	181852	OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Name Of Event2	SPORTS CLASSIC	NameOfEvent2
Gross Receipts Event2	409760	GrossReceiptsEvent2
Charitable Contributions Event2	291696	CharitableContributionsEvent2
Gross Revenue Event2	118064	GrossRevenueEvent2
Cash Prizes Event2	3340	CashPrizesEvent2
Food And Beverage Event2	59635	FoodAndBeverageEvent2
Other Direct Expenses Event2	55089	OtherDirectExpensesEvent2
Total Number Of Other Events	10	TotalNumberOfOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Other Events	1197957	GrossReceiptsOtherEvents
Charitable Contrib Other Events	748530	CharitableContribOtherEvents
Gross Revenue Other Events	449427	GrossRevenueOtherEvents
Cash Prizes Other Events	29330	CashPrizesOtherEvents
Food And Beverage Other Events	276708	FoodAndBeverageOtherEvents
Entertainment Other Events	14245	EntertainmentOtherEvents
Other Direct Expenses Other Events	129144	OtherDirectExpensesOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Total	2443700	GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total	1473686	CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events	970014	GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Cash Prizes Total Events	48720	CashPrizesTotalEvents
Food And Beverage Total Events	517464	FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents
Entertainment Total Events	37745	EntertainmentTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events	366085	OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events	970014	DirectExpenseSummaryEvents

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Charity Care Policy	true	CharityCarePolicy
Written Policy	true	WrittenPolicy
Policy Applied To All Hospitals	X	PolicyAppliedToAllHospitals
FPG Reference Free Care	true	FPGReferenceFreeCare
Pcent200	X	Pcent200
FPG Reference Discounted Care	true	FPGReferenceDiscountedCare

Discounted Other DiscountedOther

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other	X	Other
Discounted Other Percentage	500.	DiscountedOtherPercentage

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Free Disc Care Medically Indigent	true	FreeDiscCareMedicallyIndigent
Amounts Budgeted For Charity Care	true	AmountsBudgetedForCharityCare
Expenses Exceeded Budget	true	ExpensesExceededBudget
Unable To Provide Care	false	UnableToProvideCare
Annual Community Benefit Report	true	AnnualCommunityBenefitReport
Report Publically Available	true	ReportPublicallyAvailable

Charity Care At Cost CharityCareAtCost

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	48842	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	55281923	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	11867175	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	43414748	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.03540	PercentOfTotalExpense

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaid

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	55379	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	105369640	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	86025189	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	19344451	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.01580	PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Charity Care TotalCharityCare

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	104221	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	160651563	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	97892364	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	62759199	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.05120	PercentOfTotalExpense

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServices

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense	1352815	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Net Community Benefit Expense	1352815	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00110	PercentOfTotalExpense

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducation

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense	32299547	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	7033343	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	25266204	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.02060	PercentOfTotalExpense

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServices

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	33656	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	97462134	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	76505145	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	20956989	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.01710	PercentOfTotalExpense

Research Research

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense	1396020	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	475867	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	920153	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00070	PercentOfTotalExpense

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributions

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense	351844	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Net Community Benefit Expense	351844	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00030	PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefits

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	33656	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	132862360	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	84014355	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	48848005	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.03980	PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefits

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	137877	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	293513923	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	181906719	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	111607204	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.09100	PercentOfTotalExpense

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense Reported	true	BadDebtExpenseReported
Bad Debt Expense	$71,537,607	BadDebtExpenseAmount
Amount Attributable To	29204592	AmountAttributableTo
Amount Reimbursed By Medicare	381070449	AmountReimbursedByMedicare
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medicare	390897713	CostOfCareReimbursedByMedicare
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall	-9827264	MedicareSurplusOrShortfall

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsed

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Cost To Charge Ratio	X	CostToChargeRatio

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection Policy	true	WrittenDebtCollectionPolicy
Provision For Charity Care	true	ProvisionForCharityCare

Form990 Schedule H Part IV Form990ScheduleHPartIV (5 entries)

Description Ent Primary ActivityDescriptionEntPrimaryActivity	Organization Profit Or OwnershipOrganizationProfitOrOwnership	Physicans Profit Or OwnershipPhysicansProfitOrOwnership
HEALTH VILLAGE IMAG
RADIOLOGY MEDICAL SERVICES	0.50000	0.50000
SOUTHERN OCEAN CTY

DIALYSIS CLINIC LLC
DIALYSIS MEDICAL SERVICES	0.24500	0.24500
SOUTHERN OCEAN HLTH

ALLIANCE INC
MEDICAL SERVICES	0.57100	0.42900

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Hospital Facilities	5	NumberOfHospitalFacilities

Form990 Schedule H Part V Section A Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionA (5 entries)

Facility NumberFacilityNumber	Address Line1Address/AddressLine1	CityAddress/City	StateAddress/State	ZIP CodeAddress/ZIPCode	Website AddressWebsiteAddress	Licensed HospitalLicensedHospital	General Medical And SurgicalGeneralMedicalAndSurgical	Childrens HospitalChildrensHospital	Teaching HospitalTeachingHospital	Research FacilityResearchFacility	Er24 HoursEr24Hours	Facility Reporting GroupFacilityReportingGroup
JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTE
1	1945 ROUTE 33	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM	X	X	X	X	X	X	1
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
2	ONE RIVER PLAZA	RED BANK	NJ	07701	WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM	X	X			X	X	1
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
3	425 JACK MARTIN BLVD	BRICK	NJ	08724	WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM	X	X			X	X	1
SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
4	1140 RT 72 WEST	MANAHAWKIN	NJ	08050	WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM	X	X				X	1
BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
5	727 NORTH BEERS STRET	HOLMDEL	NJ	07733	WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM	X	X				X	1

Form990 Schedule H Part V Section B Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionB

Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORP & SUB	BusinessNameLine1

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Hospital Facility Number	15	HospitalFacilityNumber
Eligibility Criteria Explained	true	EligibilityCriteriaExplained
Uses FPG Free	true	UsesFPGFree
FPG Free Percent	200.	FPGFreePercent
Uses FPG Discounted	true	UsesFPGDiscounted
FPG Discount Percent	500.	FPGDiscountPercent
Explains Basis	true	ExplainsBasis
Income Level	X	IncomeLevel
Asset Level	X	AssetLevel
Medical Indigency	X	MedicalIndigency
Insurance Status	X	InsuranceStatus
Uninsured Discount	X	UninsuredDiscount
Medicaid Medicare	X	MedicaidMedicare
State Regulation	X	StateRegulation
Other Factors	X	OtherFactors
Explains Application Method	true	ExplainsApplicationMethod
Includes Publicity Measures	true	IncludesPublicityMeasures
Posted On Website	X	PostedOnWebsite
Attached To Invoices	X	AttachedToInvoices
Posted In Emergency Room	X	PostedInEmergencyRoom
Posted In Admission Office	X	PostedInAdmissionOffice
Provided On Admission	X	ProvidedOnAdmission
Available On Request	X	AvailableOnRequest
Other Publicity	X	OtherPublicity
Actions On Nonpayment	true	ActionsOnNonpayment
Collection Activities	false	CollectionActivities
Notify Upon Admission	X	NotifyUponAdmission
Notify Before Discharge	X	NotifyBeforeDischarge
Notified All Patients	X	NotifiedAllPatients
Documented Determination	X	DocumentedDetermination
Other Actions Taken	X	OtherActionsTaken
Nondiscrim Emergency Care Policy	true	NondiscrimEmergencyCarePolicy
Used Other Method	X	UsedOtherMethod
Amounts Generally Billed	false	AmountsGenerallyBilled
Gross Charges	false	GrossCharges

Form990 Schedule H Part V Section C Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionC

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Other Facilities	26	NumberOfOtherFacilities

Other Facilities OtherFacilities (26 entries)

Address Line1Address/AddressLine1	CityAddress/City	StateAddress/State	ZIP CodeAddress/ZIPCode	Facility TypeFacilityType
THE JANE H BOOKER OP DIALYSIS CENTER
2441 HWY 33 FORTUNATO PLACE	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER DIALYSIS
1640 ROUTE 88 SUITE 102	BRICK	NJ	08724	OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS
BOOKER OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS CENTER
48 EAST FRONT STREET	RED BANK	NJ	07701	OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS
OCEAN CARE CENTER
1517 RICHMOND AVENUE	POINT PLEASANT	NJ	08742	URGENT CARE
MERIDIAN OP REHAB SVCS AT NEPTUNE
2100 CORLIES AVENUE SUITE 2	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH PATHOLOGY
SNORING & SLEEP DISORDER CTR OF HOLMDEL
100 COMMONS WAY SUITE 1	HOLMDEL	NJ	07733	SLEEP LAB
PARK PLACE COMM MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
1101 BOND STREET	ASBURY PARK	NJ	07712	GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION
MERIDIAN LIFE FITNESS AND REHABILITATION
801 ARNOLD AVENUE	POINT PLEASANT	NJ	08742	PHYSICAL THERAPY/FITNESS
JANE H BOOKER FAMILY HEALTH CTR AT JSUMC
1828 WEST LAKE AVENUE	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	CLINIC
THE SLEEP CARE CENTER AT JSUMC
1809 CORLIES AVENUE SUITE 3	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	SLEEP LAB
SOMC CLINICSLEEP CTR - NAUTILUS HEALTH
53 NAUTILUS DRIVE	MANAHAWKIN	NJ	08050	CLINIC/SLEEP LAB
RIVERVIEW OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
661 SHREWSBURY AVENUE	SHREWSBURY	NJ	07702	MENTAL HEALTH/ SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ ADULT PARTIAL/ O/P SERVICES
MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AT HOLMDEL
100 COMMONS WAY SUITE 120	HOLMDEL	NJ	07733	PHYSICAL THERAPY
JSMC OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
402 RT 35	NEPTUNE	NJ	07754	CHILDREN'S PARTIAL HOSPITAL/ MEDICATION MONITORING/ THERAPEUTIC NURSERY O/P SVCS
MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AT MANALAPAN
195 RT 9 SOUTH	MANALAPAN	NJ	07726	REHAB
OCEAN CLUBFAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
ROUTE 9 SOUTH	STAFFORD TWP	NJ	08092	PHYSICAL THERAPY/FITNESS FOR SENIORS & BARIATRIC PATIENTS
JERSEY SHORE OP BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
3535 RT 66M SUITE D PARKWAY 100	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	PHYSICAL, GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY/MEDICATION MANAGEMENT/ SUBSTANCE ABUSE
MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AT FORKED RIVER
730 LACEY ROAD	FORKED RIVER	NJ	08731	PHYSICAL THERAPY
CENTER FOR SLEEP DISORDERS
2446 CHURCH ROAD SUITE 3A	TOMS RIVER	NJ	08753	SLEEP LAB
MERIDIAN REHAB AT LITTLE EGG HARBOR
279 MATHISTOWN ROAD	LITTLE EGG HARBOR	NJ	08087	PHYSICAL THERAPY/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
TRANSITIONAL MEDICATION SERVICE
51 DAVIS AVENUE	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION/ MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Shore Rehabilitation Institute
425 Jack Martin Blvd	Brick	NJ	08724	Rehabilitative Care
Southern Ocean County Dialysis Clinic
1301 Rt 72 W	Manahawkin	NJ	08050	Dialysis Medical Services
Health Village Imaging LLC
1301 Rt 72 W	Manahawkin	NJ	08050	Radiology Medical Services
Child Eval & Learning Disabilities Ctr
81 Davis Ave Suite 4	Neptune	NJ	07753	Autism & Children's Evaluation Center
OCEAN MEDICAL CTRFAMILY HEALTH CTR
1608 RT 88 SUITE 207	BRICK	NJ	08724	CLINIC

Form990 Schedule H Part VI Form990ScheduleHPartVI (14 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY	SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3C	NOT APPLICABLE. THE ORGANIZATION USES FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT	SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 6A	MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION AND BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL [a subsidiary of Meridian Hospitals Corporation], ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS GROUP FORM 990, PREPARE AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT WHICH IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE: WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM. AT MERIDIAN HEALTH, WE RECOGNIZE THAT THE CARE WE PROVIDE THROUGH OUR HOSPITALS AND PARTNER COMPANIES REACHES FAR BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF OUR FACILITIES. OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE IS AT THE HEART OF OUR CHARITABLE ROOTS. IN THIS NEW ERA OF HEALTH CARE REFORM, COMMUNITY BASED PREVENTION AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES WILL PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN KEEPING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES HEALTHY AND KEEPING HEALTH CARE COSTS DOWN. MERIDIAN REMAINS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING ITS MISSION AND IN 2012 DEVOTED MORE THAN $111 MILLION IN COMMUNITY BENEFITS. IN ADDITION, AS REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE H, PART III THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $29.2 MILLION ASSOCIATED WITH PATIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND INCURRED MEDICARE SHORTFALL OF $9.8 MILLION WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT. MERIDIAN'S 2012 COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM OR BY REQUEST THROUGH ANY ONE OF OUR FACILITIES.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CERTAIN OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS AT COST	SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7	THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $71,537,607; THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOR MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION AND BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ONLY. MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION AND BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL USE THE SIEMENS COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM TO DETERMINE THE COST OF CHARITY CARE AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS. A LEVEL OF COST METHODOLOGIES ARE APPLIED IN ORDER. FOR EXAMPLE, THE FIRST LEVEL IS THE DIRECT ASSIGNMENT METHODOLOGY (I.E., NURSING FLOORS); THE SECOND LEVEL IS THE RELATIVE VALUE UNIT METHODOLOGY, USING MEDICARE'S NATIONAL RVUS (I.E., EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, RADIOLOGY, LAB); AND THE THIRD LEVEL IS THE RATIO COST TO CHARGE METHODOLOGY (I.E., DRUGS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES). INDIRECT COSTS FOR SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ARE CALCULATED USING THE MEDICARE STEP-DOWN PRINCIPLES.
BAD DEBT EXPENSE	SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 2	Accounts that reach the end of the self pay billing cycle without payments or financial assistance approval are transferred to bad debt. Uninsured patient charges are discounted 50%. Balances after insurance; such as deductibles, co-pays and coinsurance are not discounted. Schedule H, Part III, Line 3 Through the financial assistance program, all self pay patients are interviewed. The amount reflected on line 3 represents those that are not compliant with documentation requirements, non-eligible Medicaid programs, and those who cannot be contacted, such as the homeless or patients who give erroneous information. Patients non-eligible becasue they are over income limits are not included. The patients that fall into this category have no means of paying their bill. Schedule H, Part III, Line 4 BAD DEBT EXPENSE WAS CALCULATED USING THE PROVIDER'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE FROM the FINANCIAL STATEMENT, NET OF ACCOUNTS WRITTEN OFF AT CHARGES. THE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS GROUP FORM 990 FOR WHICH THIS SCHEDULE H IS BEING FILED, MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION AND BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, RECEIVE AN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. THE ATTACHED TEXT WAS OBTAINED FROM THE FOOTNOTES TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION AND its SUBSIDIARY, Bayshore Community Hospital. COLLECTABILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE THE PROCESS FOR ESTIMATING THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION OF RECEIVABLES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGMENTS. THE CORPORATION HAS IMPLEMENTED A MONTHLY STANDARDIZED APPROACH TO ESTIMATE AND REVIEW THE COLLECTABILITY OF RECEIVABLES BASED ON THE PAYOR CLASSIFICATION AND THE PERIOD FROM WHICH THE RECEIVABLES HAVE BEEN OUTSTANDING. ACCOUNT BALANCES ARE WRITTEN OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE WHEN MANAGEMENT FEELS IT IS PROBABLE THE RECEIVABLE WILL NOT BE RECOVERED. HISTORICAL COLLECTION AND PAYOR REIMBURSEMENT EXPERIENCE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ESTIMATION PROCESS RELATED TO RESERVES FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. IN ADDITION, THE CORPORATION ASSESSES THE CURRENT STATE OF ITS BILLING FUNCTIONS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY ANY KNOWN COLLECTION OR REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES AND ASSESS THE IMPACT, IF ANY, ON RESERVE ESTIMATES. THE CORPORATION BELIEVES THAT THE COLLECTABILITY OF ITS RECEIVABLES IS DIRECTLY LINKED TO THE QUALITY OF ITS BILLING PROCESSES, MOST NOTABLY THOSE RELATED TO OBTAINING THE CORRECT INFORMATION IN ORDER TO BILL EFFECTIVELY FOR THE SERVICES IT PROVIDES. REVISIONS IN RESERVE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS ESTIMATES ARE RECORDED AS AN ADJUSTMENT TO BAD DEBT EXPENSE. CHARITY CARE THE CORPORATION PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA DEFINED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ITS ESTABLISHED RATES. THE CORPORATION MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE IT PROVIDES. THESE RECORDS INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED. THE CORPORATION RECEIVES PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE UNCOMPENSATED CARE IT PROVIDES. OF THE CORPORATION'S $1.2 BILLION AND $1.2 BILLION OF TOTAL EXPENSES REPORTED FOR 2012 AND 2011 RESPECTIVELY, AN ESTIMATED COST OF $57,587,000 AND $53,908,000 FOR 2012 AND 2011 RESPECTIVELY IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHARITY PATIENTS. THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF PROVIDING CHARITY SERVICES ARE BASED ON A CALCULATION WHICH APPLIES A RATIO OF COST TO CHARGES TO THE GROSS UNCOMPENSATED CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING CARE TO CHARITY PATIENTS. THE RATIO OF COST TO CHARGES IS CALCULATED BASED ON THE CORPORATION'S TOTAL EXPENSES, EXCLUDING BAD DEBT EXPENSE, DIVIDED BY GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. MERIDIAN UTILIZED A COST TO CHARGE RATIO METHODOLOGY IN CALCULATING THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE H, PART III. MERIDIAN RETAINED THE SERVICES OF AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO ACQUIRE DOCUMENTATION FROM NON-COMPLIANT CHARITY CARE PATIENTS. THE CONSULTANT DETERMINES AND RECORDS, AT GROSS CHARGES, THE AMOUNT OF THE NON-COMPLIANT CHARITY CARE PATIENTS FOR WHICH THEY DO NOT RECEIVE ANY DOCUMENTATION. MERIDIAN APPLIES ITS COST TO CHARGE RATIO TO THE GROSS CHARGE AMOUNT DOCUMENTED BY THE CONSULTANT TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNT DISCLOSED ON SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION A, LINE 3. SECTION A, LINE 3.
MEDICARE SHORTFALL	SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 8	MEDICARE COSTS WERE DERIVED FROM THE 2012 MEDICARE COST REPORT. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENTS (SHORTFALL) AND BAD DEBT ARE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND ASSOCIATED COSTS SHOULD BE INCLUDABLE ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. AS OUTLINED MORE FULLY BELOW THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT THESE SERVICES AND RELATED COSTS PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE AND ARE RENDERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES AND MISSION IN PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY AND CONSISTENT WITH THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD PROMULGATED BY THE IRS. THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD IS THE CURRENT STANDARD FOR A HOSPITAL FOR RECOGNITION AS A TAX-EXEMPT AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") 501(C)(3). AMERICAN HOSPITALS ASSOCIATION "AHA" REPORT ON COMMUNITY BENEFIT - APRIL 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Improving the health of their communities is at the heart of every hospitals mission. For two consecutive years, the American Hospital Association (AHA) has collected the community benefit information that tax-exempt hospitals file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) On Schedule H, and asked Ernst & Young to analyze and report on it. Schedule H forms were obtained directly from MORE THAN 900 hospitals AROUND THE NATION that filed them with IRS. Hospitals provide benefits to their communities in a multitude of ways. They not only provide financial assistance and absorb underpayments from means-tested government programs such as Medicaid, but also incur losses due to unreimbursed Medicare expenses and bad debt expenses that are attributable to charity care. In addition, they offer programs and activities to fund community health improvement programs, underwrite health professions education, conduct medical research, subsidize certain health services, and make cash and in-kind contributions to community groups. In 2010, 74 percent of participating hospitals and systems reported having Medicare shortfalls, which compares with 75 percent in 2009. Medicare reimbursement shortfalls occur when the Federal government reimburses the hospitals less than their costs for treating Medicare patients. Most hospitals described why their Medicare shortfall should be treated as community benefit: - They explained on their Schedule H forms that non-negotiable Medicare rates are sometimes out-of-line with the true costs of treating Medicare patients. - By continuing to treat patients eligible for Medicare, hospitals alleviate the federal government's burden for directly providing medical services. The IRS recently acknowledged that lessening the government burden associated with providing Medicare benefits is a charitable purpose [IRS Notice 2011-20]. - Additionally, many hospitals pointed to IRS Rev. Rul. 69-545 in their explanation of Medicare shortfall as a community benefit. IRS Rev. Rul. 69-545 states that if a hospital serves patients with government health benefits, including Medicare, then this is an indication that the hospital operates to promote the health of the community. BOTH THE AHA AND THIS ORGANIZATION FEEL THAT PATIENT BAD DEBT IS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND THUS INCLUDABLE ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. LIKE MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENT (SHORTFALLS), THERE ALSO ARE COMPELLING REASONS THAT PATIENT BAD DEBT SHOULD BE COUNTED AS QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AS FOLLOWS: - A SIGNIFICANT MAJORITY OF BAD DEBT IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOW-INCOME PATIENTS, WHO, FOR MANY REASONS, DECLINE TO COMPLETE THE FORMS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY FOR HOSPITALS' CHARITY CARE OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. A 2006 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ("CBO") REPORT, NONPROFIT HOSPITALS AND THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS, CITED TWO STUDIES INDICATING THAT "THE GREAT MAJORITY OF BAD DEBT WAS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS WITH INCOMES BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE." - A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF BAD DEBT IS PENDING CHARITY CARE. UNLIKE BAD DEBT IN OTHER INDUSTRIES, HOSPITAL BAD DEBT IS COMPLICATED BY THE FACT THAT HOSPITALS FOLLOW THEIR MISSION TO THE COMMUNITY AND TREAT EVERY PATIENT THAT COMES THROUGH THEIR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. PATIENTS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING BILLS ARE NOT TURNED AWAY, UNLIKE OTHER INDUSTRIES. BAD DEBT IS FURTHER COMPLICATED BY THE AUDITING INDUSTRY'S STANDARDS ON REPORTING CHARITY CARE. MANY PATIENTS CANNOT OR DO NOT PROVIDE THE NECESSARY, EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO BE DEEMED CHARITY CARE BY AUDITORS. - THE CBO CONCLUDED THAT ITS FINDINGS "SUPPORT THE VALIDITY OF THE USE OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE [BAD DEBT AND CHARITY CARE] AS A MEASURE OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS" ASSUMING THE FINDINGS ARE GENERALIZABLE NATIONWIDE; THE EXPERIENCE OF HOSPITALS AROUND THE NATION REINFORCES THAT THEY ARE GENERALIZABLE. DESPITE THE HOSPITALS' BEST EFFORTS AND DUE DILIGENCE, PATIENT BAD DEBT IS A PART OF THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. BAD DEBT REPRESENTS PART OF THE BURDEN HOSPITALS SHOULDER IN SERVING ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL INVESTS SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES IN SYSTEMS AND STAFF TRAINING TO ASSIST PATIENTS THAT ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
DEBT COLLECTION POLICY	SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 9B	MERIDIAN HANDLES ALL COLLECTION OF DEBT IN THE SAME FASHION REGARDLESS OF TYPE OF PAYER. MERIDIAN UTILIZES THE FAIR ISAAC BAD DEBT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ITS COLLECTION PRACTICES. MERIDIAN ALSO ROUTINELY REFERS UNPAID PATIENT ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS COLLECTION AGENCIES WHEN THE ACCOUNTS HAVE AGED AND ATTEMPTS TO COLLECT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. BELOW IS THE PROCESS FOR THE COLLECTION OF BAD DEBT: - Current Accounts Receivable that reach the end of the self pay billing cycle without payment or financial assistance approval are transferred to bad debt. - ACCOUNTS OVER $25,000 ARE APPROVED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES. - Reasonable efforts are made to determine Financial Assistance Program eligibility. This includes notification to the individual, written notice describing additional information/documentation required to complete a determination, including a plain-language summary of the Financial Assistance Program, and written notice at least 30 days before completion deadline, describing extraordinary actions that may be taken if application is not completed by the deadline. - Primary bad debt collection agencies work the accounts for 180 days. - Accounts that remain unpaid at the end of the 180 days are automatically reassigned to a secondary agency for an additional 180 days. - Primary and secondary agencies do not pursue legal action on accounts. - Secondary agency placement accounts that remain unpaid after 180 days are referred to attorneys. - Attorneys can engage in extraordinary collection actions. - Extraordinary collection actions are suspended if the patient submits a financial assistance application. - The hospitals continue to accept and process any financial assistance application for up to 18 months after the original date of service. - If the patient meets the eligibility requirements, any payments paid by the patient are refunded to the patient.
FACILITY POLICIES AND PRACTICES	SCHEDULE H, PART V; SECTION B	Financial Assistance Policy, Question 12h Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, Southern Ocean Medical Center and Bayshore Community Hospital ("the Hospitals") exist to benefit our communities by promoting good health, healing, caring and comforting. The Hospitals are proud of its not-for-profit public mission to provide quality care to all in need 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Hospitals seek ways of fulfilling our moral, ethical, and legal obligations to ensure that everyone gets the care they need regardless of ability to pay. To successfully provide this assistance, we ask that patients actively cooperate with us. The Hospitals assist patients in obtaining financial assistance from public programs and other sources whenever appropriate. To remain viable as it fulfills its mission, the Hospitals must meet its fiduciary responsibility to appropriately bill and collect for medical services provided to patients. The purpose of the Hospitals' Financial Assistance Policy is to provide general guidelines to assure reasonable collection of accounts from all available sources and to recognize as soon as possible when an individual requires assistance and/or that an account may qualify for free care, uncompensated care or as bad debt. It is also intended to ensure that the Hospitals comply with applicable state and federal requirements as well as those set forth in the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. The Hospitals must charge for services rendered. The exact charges will depend on the extent of the services rendered by the patients' physicians and clinical team. Some examples of this include but are not limited to: Blood work, Diagnostic Testing, MRI, CT Scan, Endoscopy, Biopsies, Pathology, and Surgery. We understand and appreciate how overwhelming it can be to deal with health issues and billing issues at the same time, particularly confusing medical bills and insurance details. We strive to make this process as easy as possible for our patients by inviting patients to call our Patient Accounts Department directly at 732-776-4380 if they have questions or if they need assistance, either while still as a patient or after they have returned home. A complete bill will be mailed to the patient. However, private room costs and insurance deductibles are due at the time of admission, and can be paid at the Admitting Department which is open 24 hours a day. If the patient does not have coverage with an insurance provider, we will contact them to determine eligibility for financial assistance and to make payment arrangements. Separate Billing ---------------- Under federal law, certain services cannot be included in a hospital bill. Therefore, the patient will receive separate physician bills for each service rendered by the following: Anesthesiology; Cardiology; EEG; EKG Emergency Physicians; House Staff Psychiatry; Nuclear Medicine; Pathology; Pulmonary Function Department; Radiology (films and interpretations); Surgical Assistants; and Speech Therapy These physician fees are for professional services rendered and/or interpretation of studies performed, and any questions regarding them should be addressed directly to those physician offices. In addition, if a house staff physician treats a patient for a situation that arises when their own physician is not available, they will be billed directly by that physician. The charges will not appear on the hospital bill. Patients should submit any such bills to their insurance provider or make arrangements for payment directly with the physician. Surgical Patients ----------------- In major surgical cases, it is mandatory to have a second qualified surgeon or surgeons available to assist the attending surgeon. Its purpose is to ensure the quality and safety of complex procedures. Traditionally, the cost of an assisting surgeon or surgeons was included in your hospital bill. Today, however, the Federal Tax Equity and Responsibility Act (TEFRA) does not allow such an inclusion, so the patient will receive a separate bill from the assisting surgeon or surgeons and are expected to pay for the services rendered by them. Insurance companies are familiar with this practice and should include the assisting surgeon or surgeons for payment, if it is an included benefit. These bills should be forwarded to the patient's insurance provider. Insurance Limitations --------------------- Under Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party regulations, only certain levels of care may be covered by the Hospitals. Insurance benefits may be discontinued if a patient's physician or Health Care Quality Strategies, Inc. (HQSI), decides that further care is not medically necessary. The patient may be held personally responsible for any non-covered services. It is the patient's responsibility to provide us with accurate information about their insurance (Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Medicaid) so that the insurance can be billed correctly. If patients don't have insurance or their insurance doesn't cover all of the costs, there are federal and state sources of financial assistance that may be available to them. Eligibility requirements and the application process may be different depending upon the program. Financial Assistance Representatives are available to discuss what the best plan is for the patient. When patients meet with our Financial Assistance Representatives, he/she will provide a detailed list of what they will need. We specialize in the five major programs that are available to help New Jersey residents. Eligibility for these programs is dependent on the New Jersey State income and assets. Income thresholds are based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) issued each year in the Federal Register by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The 2012 income and asset levels can be found at http://www.state.nj.us/health/cc/documents/ccfactsh.pdf MEDICAID -------- The Hospitals have contracted with a nationwide vendor, Century Business Services (CBIZ), to assist our patients who meet the eligibility criteria with the application process. There are many types of Medicaid available through the NJ Department of Health. CBIZ works with our patients to determine the program best suited for their circumstances. SSI - MEDICAID -------------- This is a program that supplements Medicaid benefits with a monthly income stipend that can help with basic needs such as food, clothing, or housing. The Hospitals have partnered with Chamberlin Edmonds and Century Business Solutions (CBIZ), who specialize in screening patients to determine eligibility for government disability programs, to be onsite to assist inpatients and certain outpatients who meet the eligibility criteria with the application process. Chamberlin Edmonds and CBIZ work in conjunction with Meriidan's Patient Access staff to complete and submit applications for uninsured patients and to provide patient advocacy throughout the entire life of the application. Some programs, such as Social Security disability programs, not only entitle patients to Medicaid or Medicare after a waiting period, but also provide monthly benefits such as cash assistance, food stamps, and home energy payment relief to these patients. As a result of this partnership, in 2012, over 2,000 patients were approved for disability programs and received over $1.5 million in direct social security benefits. This is just one of the ways Meridian is helping our community. FAMILY CARE ----------- This program is designed to provide coverage for children. The Hospitals' Financial Assistance Team will assist patients in completing the application. The application is then forwarded to the County Board of Social Services or the State vendor in Trenton for processing. The patient will hear directly from the processing agency regarding the status of their application. PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY - MEDICAID ---------------------------------- This program provides temporary coverage for persons who meet some basic eligibility criteria so that their health care costs can be covered while the formal Medicaid or Family Care application is processed. It provides 45 days of coverage from the initial date of the application. It is the patient's responsibility to complete the charity care documents and submit them to the Financial Assistance Office. Patients are to notify the registration team member when they have been approved for any service such as Charity Care or Medicaid. Patients who are not covered by insurance and do not qualify for Financial Assistance will be asked to pay an upfront reduced rate for any ancillary services that are needed. These fees are due upon request. Patients paying at the time of their visit will be charged a flat rate. This rate equals less than 50% of our actual charges. Any patients that qualify for Financial Assistance will have applicable fees refunded. CHARITY CARE ------------ Unlike Medicaid and Family Care, which pr
NEEDS ASSESSMENT	SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 2	Building a Healthy CommunityTogether ------------------------------------- Community-based prevention and wellness activities play a critical role in keeping our local communities healthy. Meridian Health is committed to fulfilling this mission by devoting resources year after year for prevention, wellness, education and support. Meridian Health plays a lead role in working with many different organizations throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties to identify and address the health issues that impact our community the most. Meridians Community Collaboration Meetings, included our county and local health departments, community and business leaders as well as our own Community Advisory Committees. This process, referred to as a Community Health Needs Assessment, was mandated by the 2010 Affordable Care Act. This collaborative effort will serve as a tool to reaching the following goals: improve residents health status, elevate overall quality of life, reduce the health disparities among residents and increase accessibility to preventive services. Findings from the assessment highlighted several health concerns for our community, including risk factors for heart disease and stroke, cancer, pediatric asthma, Alzheimers disease, obesity and diabetes, access to care, immunizations and infectious diseases and oral health. With the community health needs assessment as our guide, Meridian prepares its annual community benefit plan aligning activities and resources toward those priority health needs as well as engaging a variety of community organizations for collaboration on interventions. For more information about Meridians community health needs assessment, visit MeridianHealth.com. MERIDIAN IS EXTREMELY DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, and in 2012, devoted $183 million in community benefits. AS THE LEADING PROVIDER OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN OUR AREA, OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND NUMBERS ON A PAPER. WE LIVE AND BREATHE OUR BRAND PROMISE OF PROVIDING THE BEST HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE, WHETHER WITHIN THE WALLS OF OUR FACILITIES OR OUT IN OUR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. The success and effectiveness of Meridians community benefit program is derived from a committed staff of physicians, nurses, health care specialists and community educators along with dedicated community members who help Meridian identify, strategize and implement initiatives that positively impact the health of the community. Well on Wheels -------------- Recognizing that the care we provide through our hospitals and partner companies reaches far beyond the boundaries of our facilities, Meridians new Taking Care of New Jersey mobile health vehicle takes wellness and prevention to the streets! The mobile health vehicle will complement existing community-based health screenings and education by providing an easy and accessible way to take advantage of Meridians extensive programs. The idea for the mobile health vehicle stemmed from a recent community health needs assessment and from active, ongoing collaboration with our Community Advisory Committees. Community Advisory Committees ----------------------------- Meridian convenes several Community Advisory Committees whose mission it is to assist us in identifying and addressing local health care needs. Committee members represent a cross-section of the community in terms of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, interests and professional status. Our Partners in Health and Unidos committees are comprised of African American and Hispanic civic and community leaders respectively and are focused on addressing health issues and disparities affecting communities of color. Currently, more than 150 people from the surrounding area serve as members of Meridians Community Advisory Committees. Tackling Stroke on the Jersey Shore ----------------------------------- Together, heart disease and stroke are two of todays most widespread and costly health problems facing the nation and Monmouth and Ocean counties. Fortunately, they are also among the most preventable. According to Meridian Healths most recent Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, we see that the prevalence of stroke in our area has doubled in the past five years. So, were empowering our community to take charge of their health and Tackle Stroke. AngioScreen is a revolutionary, new vascular screening designed to provide participants with information about their circulation and risk for heart disease and stroke. Participants receive a color report of their results and a consultation with a registered nurse. With nearly 2,000 screenings conducted in the first year, we are identifying those at greatest risk, intervening early with education and resources, witnessing positive health improvement and even saving lives. In the Church Challenge, Meridian Health aims to tackle the growing health problem of stroke especially within the African American community, where there is a higher incidence of stroke by teaching local residents how to take charge of their health. Local congregations compete against one another to see which group can most improve its health. Meridians Community Outreach team helps assess members weight, BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and smoking habits during the challenge. Members also receive educational resources and work with a health coach who teaches them how to make long-lasting, healthy changes. Partners in Cancer Education ---------------------------- Meridian is proud to be partners in cancer control with the American Cancer Society (ACS). This partnership includes working together to educate our community about cancer prevention, screen at-risk populations and participate in research. In 2012, Meridian, along with Monmouth University partnered on hosting enrollment sites for the ACSs historic Cancer Prevention Study 3 [CPS-3]. The goal of CPS-3 is to enroll men and women from various racial/ethnic backgrounds to participate in a study that will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer and will save lives. This collaboration resulted in nearly 1,000 community members enrolling in the study and earned Meridian Health an award from ACS for exceeding its enrollment goal. Leading the Way to Better Health -------------------------------- Community members both young and old take advantage of free health and wellness screenings, education programs, support groups and other health promotion activities offered throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. These programs are conducted in collaboration with a variety of community groups including our county and local health departments. All of Meridians health promotion activities are delivered in a culturally competent manner and interpreters are available when needed. 2012 accomplishments include: - Serving more than 80,000 people through our community health programs. These programs include lectures and presentations by physicians and other healthcare professionals who volunteer their time to educate our community on health topics, including disease prevention and the management of chronic conditions. - Providing free preventive health screenings to more than 35,000 adults. Screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, BMI, memory, hearing, colon-rectal cancer, skin cancer among others. - Educating over 13,000 children on how to eat right, stay fi t and be safe. These programs include classroom-based presentations from Doctor Bernard and Hopscotch, pals of the Pawsitive Action Team. - In response to the devastating effects of Super Storm Sandy, Meridian has developed a new program to support our childrens mental health needs in a post-disaster environment. The program features Doctor Bernard and an educator who provide an assembly style presentation. In addition, Meridian is proud to offer support through charitable donations to a host of worthy, local not-for-profit organizations. Meridian also encourages our leaders, physicians, and team members to serve on a variety of boards and community groups dedicated to improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods. As a socially conscious member of the community, Meridian focuses its charitable giving on the areas that support or are aligned with our charitable mission. In 2012, Meridian provided $352,000 in cash and in-kind support. Training the Next Generation of Health Care Providers ----------------------------------------------------- Training the next generation of health care providers is vital to providing a foundation for sound health in our community. Meridian encourages the development of physicians, nurses, medical technologists, and those entering allied health professions by supporting their education and offering clinical experience in our hospitals. In 2012, Meridian provided $26 million in benefits which helps support medical training. Caring for All Members of the Community --------------------------------------- Ev
PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE	SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 3	MERIDIAN POSTS NOTICES, IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, AT EVERY ACCESS POINT OF ITS FACILITIES, VERBALLY INFORMS UNINSURED PATIENTS AT REGISTRATION, FEATURES INFORMATION IN ITS FINANCIAL CONSENT FORM, INCLUDES A SENTENCE AND A PHONE NUMBER FOR ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE IN ITS BILLING STATEMENTS, INFORMS INDIVIDUALS IF THEY CALL PATIENT ACCOUNTS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CONTACTS PATIENTS VIA TELEPHONE AND LETTERS POST BILLING TO INFORM THEM OF THEIR ASSISTANCE OPTIONS. In addition, the financial assistance guide, including contact phone numbers, is posted on our website at www.meridianhealth.com.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION	SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 4	MERIDIAN HEALTH OPERATES 5 HOSPITALS IN MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES, NEW JERSEY. the following information is based on recent CENSUS ESTIMATES: MONMOUTH COUNTY OCEAN COUNTY POPULATION, 2012 629,384 580,470 UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE, 2011 5.3% 6.7% UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, 2011 23.3% 23.3% 65 YEARS OLD AND OVER, 2011 14.1% 21.1% PERSONS BELOW POVERTY LEVEL, 2007-2011 6.5% 9.5% MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME, 2007-2011 $ 83,842 $60,712 RACIAL COMPOSITION, 2011: WHITE 76.5% 85.6% AFRICAN AMERICAN 7.7% 3.4% ASIAN 5.2% 1.9% HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 9.9% 8.6% OTHER 0.7% 0.5%
PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH	SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 5	MERIDIAN OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545: 1. THE ORGANIZATION PROVICES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, SELF-PAY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS; 2. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN ACTIVE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR; 3. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS; 4. CONTROL OF THE ORGANIZATION RESTS WITH ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES; WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS AND OTHER PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY; AND 5. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND AND RENOVATE FACILITIES AND ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE; PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR THE SYSTEM'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW THE SYSTEM PROMOTES COMMUNITY HEALTH.
AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM	SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 6	MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ---------------------------- MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("MERIDIAN") IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT OF THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND AFFILIATES SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THIS INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM CONSISTS OF A GROUP OF AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. THE SOLE MEMBER OR STOCKHOLDER OF EACH ENTITY IS EITHER MERIDIAN OR ANOTHER SYSTEM AFFILIATE CONTROLLED BY MERIDIAN. THE SYSTEM IS AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES AND SURROUNDING AREAS. MERIDIAN IS AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) AND AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 509(A)(3). AS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF A LARGE TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN NEW JERSEY, MERIDIAN STRIVES TO CONTINUALLY DEVELOP AND OPERATE A MULTI-HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE SPECTRUM OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. MERIDIAN ENSURES THAT ITS SYSTEM PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. NO INDIVIDUALS ARE DENIED NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT OR SERVICES. THE SYSTEM'S ACTIVE HOSPITALS INCLUDE: JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER, BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. EACH OF THESE HOSPITALS OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION ------------------------------ MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION ("HOSPITALS") IS A NOT FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT OPERATES AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES PRIMARY AND TERTIARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. HOSPITALS ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL TRAINING, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ITS COMMUNITIES. HOSPITALS INCLUDES JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER, K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL and BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF HOSPITALS. JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER -------------------------------------- JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ("JSUMC") IS A 612-BED NON-PROFIT ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED IN NEPTUNE, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. JSUMC OPERATES AS AN EXEMPT HOSPITAL UNDER MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION'S 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, JSUMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, JSUMC OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER ------------------------ RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER ("RMC") IS A 325-BED NON-PROFIT ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED IN RED BANK, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. RMC OPERATES AS AN EXEMPT HOSPITAL UNDER MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION'S 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, RMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, RMC OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER -------------------- OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER ("OMC") IS A 321-BED NON-PROFIT ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED IN BRICK, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. OMC OPERATES AS AN EXEMPT HOSPITAL UNDER MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION'S 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, OMC OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER ----------------------------- SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER ("SOMC") IS A 176-BED NON-PROFIT ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED IN MANAHAWKIN, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. SOMC OPERATES AS AN EXEMPT HOSPITAL UNDER MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION'S 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, SOMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, SOMC OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL --------------------------- BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ("BCH") IS A 238-BED NON-PROFIT ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED IN HOLMDEL, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. BCH IS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, BCH PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, BCH OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL -------------------------------- K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ("HOVNANIAN") IS A NON-PROFIT ACUTE CARE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOCATED IN NEPTUNE, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. HOVNANIAN OPERATES AS AN EXEMPT HOSPITAL UNDER MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION'S 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, HOVNANIAN PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL CHILDREN IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, HOVNANIAN OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. SHORE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE,INC. ---------------------------------- SHORE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, INC. ("SRI") IS A 40-BED NON-PROFIT ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER LOCATED IN BRICK, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. SRI IS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, SRI PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY REHABILITATIVE CARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. MOREOVER, SRI OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. --------------------------------- MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) AND AS A NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATION PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 509(A)(2). THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES AND OPERATES HOME HEALTHCARE, HOME INFUSION AND HOSPICE SERVICES AND PROVIDES DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO ALL FAMILIES IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM BY PROVIDING TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES TO VARIOUS MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM AFFILIATES. HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC. ---------------------------------- HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) AND AS A NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATION PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 509(A)(2) WHOSE SOLE MEMBER IS MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES TO VARIOUS MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM AFFILIATES ON BEHALF OF ITS SOLE MEMBER, MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. ------------------------------------------------------- JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) AND AS A NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATION PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 509(A)(1). THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER; A DIVISION OF A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, THAT PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. -------------------------------------
STATE FILING OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT	SCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 7	NOT APPLICABLE. THE ENTITY AND RELATED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS ARE LOCATED IN NEW JERSEY. NO COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS FILED WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION, AN ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THIS GROUP FORM 990, PREPARES AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT WHICH IT MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE: WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM.
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP	SCHEDULE H, PART VI, QUESTION 8	THE FACILITY REPORTING GROUP INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES: - JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER - OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER - BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PLEASE REFER TO THE RESPONSES TO PART VI NOTED ABOVE.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Records Maintained	true	RecordsMaintained

Recipient Table RecipientTable (26 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1	CityAddressUS/City	StateAddressUS/State	ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode	EIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipient	IRC SectionIRCSection	Amount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrant	Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
1035 HOOPER AVE	TOMS RIVER	NJ	08753	160743902	501(C)(3)	32150	RESEARCH SUPPORT
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
208 WEST END AVE	BRIDGEWATER	NJ	08807	135613797	501(C)(3)	25000	RESEARCH SUPPORT
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
3430 SUNSET AVE SUITE 21A	OCEAN	NJ	07712	231907729	501(C)(3)	6000	CHILDREN'S HEALTH
AMERICAN RED CROSS
PO BOX 33093	NEWARK	NJ	071880093	530196605	501(C)(3)	57500	SAFETY & WELLNESS
MONMOUTH PARK CHARITY FUND
175 OCEANPORT AVE	OCEANPORT	NJ	07757	226063135	501(C)(3)	7500	SAFETY & WELLNESS
RED BANK RIVER CENTER
20 BROAD ST	RED BANK	NJ	07701	223133371	501(C)(3)	12000	COMMUNITY SUPPORT
TWO RIVER THEATER COMPANY Inc
21 BRIDGE AVE	RED BANK	NJ	07701	521857757	501(C)(3)	10000	ART & CULTURE
MONMOUTH COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
705 GINESI DRIVE	MORGANVILLE	NJ	07751	210634963	501(C)(3)	7728	CHILDREN'S HEALTH
UMDNJ
PO BOX 2685	NEW BRUNSWICK	NJ	08903	221775306	501(C)(3)	10400	HEALTHCARE
THE COMMUNITY YMCA
113 TINDALL RD	MIDDLETOWN	NJ	07748	210635051	501(C)(3)	7500	SAFETY & WELLNESS
MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION
1010 EAST PARK BLVD	CRANBURY	NJ	08512	131846366	501(C)(3)	6000	HEALTH & WELLNESS
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE JERSEY SHORE
242 ADELPHIA RD	FARMINGDALE	NJ	07727	210731966	501(C)(3)	9450	SAFETY & WELLNESS
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
400 CEDAR AVE	WEST LONG BRANCH	NJ	07764	210634584	501(C)(3)	19700	HIGHER EDUCATION
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
174 MAIN STREET	EATONTOWN	NJ	07724	222155416	501(C)(3)	11000	CHILDRENS HEALTH SAFETY AND WELLNESS
SUSAN G KOMEN
TWO PRINCESS RD SUITE D	LAWRENCEVILLE	NJ	08648	732052349	501(C)(3)	10450	RESEARCH SUPPORT
BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
765 NEWMAN SPRINGS ROAD	LINCROFT	NJ	07738	221849485	501(C)(3)	11795	HIGHER EDUCATION
HORATIO ALGER ASSOC
99 CANAL CENTER PLAZA SUITE 320	ALEXANDRIA	VA	22314	131669975	501(C)(3)	10000	HIGHER EDUCATION
VNAHG FOUNDATION
176 RIVERSIDE AVENUE	RED BANK	NJ	07701	222050003	501(C)(3)	10000	HEALTHCARE
PCORE
1 AAA DRIVE SUITE 102	TRENTON	NJ	08691	223699313	501(C)(3)	6000	AUTISM RESEARCH
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
246 MONMOUTH ROAD	OAKHURST	NJ	07755	226080521	501(C)(3)	5600	DISEASE AND HEALTH ISSUE RESEARCH
ALEXANDRA ROSE TOZZI
PO BOX 47	SPRING LAKE	NJ	07762	206130205	501(C)(3)	8000	DISEASE AND HEALTH ISSUE RSCH
CANCER INSTITUTE OF NJ
195 LITTLE ALBANY ST RM 2001	NEW BRUNSWICK	NJ	08901	202959012	501(C)(3)	5300	DISEASE AND HEALTH ISSUE RSCH
HURRICANE SANDY OF NJ
ONE GATEWAY CENTER	NEWARK	NJ	071025310	364745729	501(C)(3)	50000	SAFETY AND WELLNESS
THE SALVATION ARMY
210 FITH AVENUE	ASBURY PARK	NJ	07712	223663858	501(C)(3)	50000	COMMUNITY SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF MONMOUTH COUNTY
1415 WYCKOFF ROAD	FARMINGDALE	NJ	07727	221828435	501(C)(3)	50000	COMMUNITY SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF OCEAN COUNTY
1027 HOOPER AVE	TOMS RIVER	NJ	08753	222148978	501(C)(3)	50000	COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants	26	TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII (2 entries)

Type Of GrantTypeOfGrant	Number Of RecipientsNumberOfRecipients	Amount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrant
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS	238	238950
Disaster Relief	59	332000

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Identifier	PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS	Identifier
Return Reference	SCHEDULE I, PART I; QUESTION 2	ReturnReference
Explanation	OVER THE YEARS, MERIDIAN HEALTH HAS BEEN FORTUNATE TO OFFER SUPPORT THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN MERIDIAN HEALTH'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONALLY, MERIDIAN ENCOURAGES ITS LEADERS, PHYSICIANS, AND TEAM MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THESE LOCAL CHARITABLE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES TO ENSURE THAT CONTRIBUTIONS OFFERED THROUGH MERIDIAN ARE UTILIZED APPROPRIATELY. MERIDIAN ESTABLISHES AN ANNUAL AMOUNT TO BE DONATED TO SUPPORT OTHER LOCAL TAX-EXEMPT CHARITIES AND UTILIZES THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IN EVALUATING THE NUMEROUS REQUESTS RECEIVED FROM LOCAL TAX-EXEMPT CHARITIES: - GROUPS THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS OF HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES - COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS THAT HELP THOSE IN NEED OF BASIC NECESSITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER - ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL, USE THEIR IMAGINATION, AND KEEP THEM SAFE FROM HARM - SOCIAL SERVICES THAT PROVIDE RELIEF AND COUNSELING TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM ABUSE MERIDIAN VERIFIES THE USE OF CONTRIBUTED FUNDS BY ATTENDING SUPPORTED EVENTS, REQUESTING COPIES OF JOURNAL ADS OR PROOF OF "FUNDED-BY" SIGNAGE, REVIEWING ORGANIZATIONAL ANNUAL REPORTS, AND VOLUNTEERING WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SUPPORTED MISSION.	Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Housing Allowance Or Residence	X	HousingAllowanceOrResidence
Written Policy Re T And E Expenses	true	WrittenPolicyReTAndEExpenses
Substantiation Required	true	SubstantiationRequired
Compensation Committee	X	CompensationCommittee
Independent Consultant	X	IndependentConsultant
Form990 Of Other Organizations	X	Form990OfOtherOrganizations
Compensation Survey	X	CompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee Approval	X	BoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance Payment	false	SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan	true	SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement	false	EquityBasedCompArrangement
Comp Based On Revenue Of Filing Org	true	CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg
Comp Based On Revenue Related Orgs	false	CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs
Comp Based Net Earnings Filing Org	false	CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg
Comp Based Net Earnings Relate Orgs	false	CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs
Any Non Fixed Payments	true	AnyNonFixedPayments
Initial Contract Exception	false	InitialContractException

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (38 entries)

TitleTitle	Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrg	Comp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgs	Bonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrg	Bonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgs	Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrg	Other Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgs	Deferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrg	Deferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgs	Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg	Nontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs	Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrg	Total Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgs	Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrg	Comp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
Marc H Lory
TRUSTEE-President, MHC	505400	0	90000	0	149097	0	91785	0	28367	0	864649	0	107165	0
John K Lloyd
Trustee-President/CEO MHS	980006	0	600000	0	69895	0	586974	0	28091	0	2264966	0	0	0
John Gantner
Trustee, Exec VP/CFO MHS	611039	0	250000	0	49087	0	298193	0	12055	0	1220374	0	0	0
Salvatore Inciardi
SEC/Trustee-SR VP BUS DEVEL	313142	0	160000	0	166624	0	70271	0	17901	0	727938	0	140539	0
Carl M Marchetti MD
Trustee, President MPI	145913	0	21789	0	32021	0	23075	0	24718	0	247516	0	0	0
Robert Palermo
Trustee/Treasurer-VP FINANCE	277941	0	65000	0	36610	0	52230	0	25356	0	457137	0	13008	0
Alan Cabasso MD
Secretary/Trustee-PROG DIR MPI	0	226394	0	0	0	11340	0	46188	0	22040	0	305962	0	0
Steven Littleson
Trustee-PresIDENT JSUMC	503613	0	160000	0	215691	0	109062	0	25124	0	1013490	0	186808	0
Steven Kairys MD
Trustee-DEPARTMENT CHAIR	0	360220	0	30000	0	41114	0	34390	0	23958	0	489682	0	0
Jerome Vernick MD
Trustee-DEPARTMENT CHAIR	0	474490	0	15281	0	68135	0	32890	0	17600	0	608396	0	0
Elliot Frank MD
Trustee-DEPARTMENT CHAIR	0	371454	0	48000	0	26764	0	44334	0	24781	0	515333	0	0
David Kountz MD
Trustee-Sr. VP Med Affairs	353044	0	0	0	15918	0	22579	0	24536	0	416077	0	0	0
Mark G Martens MD
Trustee-DEPARTMENT CHAIR	0	380812	0	25000	0	28945	0	7500	0	23671	0	465928	0	0
David L Flood
Trustee-Pres. Foundations	350075	0	110000	0	30208	0	55266	0	16878	0	562427	0	0	0
TIMOTHY J HOGAN
TRUSTEE-PRESIDENT RMC	479492		145000		136016		73673		24888		859069		129553
James A Clarke MD
Trustee, VP Clinical Eff	312787	0	55000	0	9698	0	7350	0	23668	0	408503	0	0	0
Dean Q Lin
Trustee-PresIDENT OMC	386999	0	75000	0	20987	0	37764	0	16054	0	536804	0	0	0
Michael Bleiman MD
Trustee	0	214327	0	0	95117	72586	0	14066	0	5979	95117	306958	0	0
Joseph P Coyle
Trustee, PresIDENT SOMC	439849	0	240000	0	26983	0	174857	0	25344	0	907033	0	0	0
Ann Gavzy
Sr. VP Legal Affairs	305590	0	90000	0	137003	0	93152	0	26868	0	652613	0	107099	0
Richard Scott
Sr. VP Clinical Effectiveness	384865	0	100000	0	29184	0	59116	0	26830	0	599995	0	0	0
Rebecca Weber
Sr. VP/CIO	368937	0	153100	0	42347	0	71076	0	17918	0	653378	0	14601	0
Frank Goldstein
VP Physician Services	329218	0	85000	0	33087	0	36140	0	17819	0	501264	0	0	0
Kim Carpenter
VP Clinical Effectiveness	319223	0	55000	0	11771	0	27000	0	24435	0	437429	0	0	0
Richard Hader
Sr. VP Nursing	280533	0	70000	0	14572	0	29122	0	26691	0	420918	0	0	0
James Molloy
VP Government Relations	273046	0	65000	0	5927	0	30042	0	26120	0	400135	0	0	0
David Boss
VP Clinical Effectiveness	292300	0	50000	0	8625	0	23100	0	14504	0	388529	0	0	0
Michelle Mendelson
VP Meridian Home Care	226623	0	55000	0	4647	0	27465	0	24604	0	338339	0	0	0
Christine Scott
VP Marketing & Corp Comm	226418	0	45000	0	7668	0	21556	0	6309	0	306951	0	0	0
Richard Hand
VP Finance	248839	0	90000	0	8361	0	47046	0	16346	0	410592	0	0	0
Sherrie String
Sr. VP Human Resources	340941	0	45000	0	41607	0	26494	0	19241	0	473283	0	0	0
Kevin Bryant
Former CIO SOMC	185410	0	21875	0	5444	0	9170	0	14620	0	236519	0	0	0
Josepth Reichman
VP Clinical Effectiveness	309929	0	50000	0	19946	0	22394	0	1955	0	404224	0	0	0
Ramon Solhkhah
Medical Chair	310723	0	30000	0	5381	0	7500	0	2693	0	356297	0	0	0
Margaret Quinn
Chief Medical Information Off.	290580	0	37791	0	8557	0	32412	0	22662	0	392002	0	0	0
Terry Manna
VP Managed Care	252694	0	55000	0	22986	0	20660	0	23852	0	375192	0	0	0
Anthony Cava
VP/COO	272604	0	43200	0	7954	0	28086	0	17898	0	369742	0	0	0
Elwood Joseph Hummel
Former Key Employee	204634	0	24600	0	4927	0	9074	0	17328	0	260563	0	0	0

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (5 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
COMPENSATION INFORMATION	SCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 1A and 1B	an INDIVIDUAL REFLECTED ON CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II; SHERRIE STRING, RELOCATED FOR MERIDIAN HEALTH WORK PURPOSES AND RECEIVED A HOUSING ALLOWANCE IN 2012 IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE RELOCATION OF HER PRIMARY RESIDENCE. THE HOUSING ALLOWANCE FOR SHERRIE STRING TOTALED $16,000; THis AMOUNT Was INCLUDED IN her 2012 FORM W-2, BOXES 1 AND 5 AS TAXABLE WAGES AND IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III) HEREIN.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION	SCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 4B	THE AMOUNT REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN. THE AMOUNTS OUTLINED HEREIN WERE INCLUDED IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S 2012 FORM W-2, BOX 1, AS TAXABLE WAGES AND WERE REPORTED AS RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION ON PRIOR FORMS 990 OF THE ORGANIZATION: MARC H. LORY, $107,165; SALVATORE INCIARDI, $140,539; STEVEN G. LITTLESON, $186,808; TIMOTHY J. HOGAN, $129,553; ANN B. GAVZY, ESQ., $107,099; ROBERT PALERMO, $13,008; AND REBECCA WEBER, $14,601. THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION AMOUNTS REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS INCLUDE UNVESTED BENEFITS IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF COMPLETE FORFEITURE. ACCORDINGLY, THE INDIVIDUALS MAY NEVER ACTUALLY RECEIVE THIS UNVESTED BENEFIT AMOUNT. THE AMOUNTS OUTLINED HEREIN WERE NOT INCLUDED IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S 2012 FORM W-2, AS TAXABLE WAGES: JOHN GANTNER, $204,093; ROBERT PALERMO, $29,700; JOSEPH P. COYLE, $128,679; REBECCA WEBER, $38,017; DAVID FLOOD, $36,700; DEAN Q. LIN, $30,414, RICHARD SCOTT, MD, $31,834; RICHARD HAND, $25,750 AND SHERRIE STRING, $21,594. THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION AMOUNTS REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS INCLUDE INTEREST CREDITS IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF COMPLETE FORFEITURE. ACCORDINGLY, THE INDIVIDUALS MAY NEVER ACTUALLY RECEIVE THIS UNVESTED BENEFIT AMOUNT. THE AMOUNTS OUTLINED HEREIN WERE NOT INCLUDED IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S 2012 FORM W-2, AS TAXABLE WAGES: JOHN LLOYD, $531,056; MARC LORY, $60,073; STEVE LITTLESON $81,831; JOHN GANTNER, $65,393; TIMOTHY HOGAN, $47,947; SALVATORE INCIARDI, $35,076; ANN GAVZY, $61,702; AND JOSEPH COYLE, $21,507.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION	SCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 5A	THE AMOUNT REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS INCLUDES VARIABLE COMPENSATION WHICH IS CALCULATED BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL REVENUE. THE AMOUNTS OUTLINED HEREIN WERE INCLUDED IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S 2012 FORM W-2, BOXES 1 AND 5 AS TAXABLE WAGES: ALAN CABASSO, M.D., $9,912; ELLIOT FRANK, M.D., $4,567; JEROME VERNICK, M.D., $38,247; MICHAEL BLEIMAN, M.D., $50,300; STEVEN W. KAIRYS, M.D., $15,902 AND CARL M. MARCHETTI, M.D., $2,708.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION	SCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 7	CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II RECEIVED A BONUS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2012 WHICH AMOUNTS WERE INCLUDED IN COLUMN B(II) HEREIN AND IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S 2012 FORM W-2, BOXES 1 AND 5 AS TAXABLE WAGES. PLEASE REFER TO THIS SECTION OF THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE J FOR THIS INFORMATION BY PERSON BY AMOUNT.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION	SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN F	THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (F) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS REPRESENT UNVESTED BENEFITS IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN THAT BECAME TAXABLE IN 2012 BECAUSE THEY WERE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF COMPLETE FORFEITURE, AND WERE REPORTED AS RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION ON PRIOR FORMS 990 OF THE ORGANIZATION. THESE AMOUNTS WERE TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME AND REPORTED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S 2012 FORM W-2, BOX 1, AS TAXABLE WAGES: MARC H. LORY, $107,165; SALVATORE INCIARDI, $140,539; STEVEN G. LITTLESON, $186,808; ANN B. GAVZY, ESQ., $107,099; TIMOTHY J. HOGAN $129,553; ROBERT PALERMO, $13,008 AND REBECCA WEBER, $14,601.

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Form990 Schedule K Part I Form990ScheduleKPartI (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Issuer EINIssuerEIN	CUSIP NumberCUSIPNumber	Date IssuedDateIssued	Issue PriceIssuePrice	Description Of PurposeDescriptionOfPurpose	DefeasedDefeased	On Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuer	Pool FinancingPoolFinancing
NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTH
A	221987084	64579E7X8	2003-02-20	60000000	CONSTRUCT & EQUIP FACILITY	false	false	false
NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTH
B	221987084	64579FDA8	2004-06-24	14725000	CONSTRUCT & EQUIP FACILITY	false	false	false
NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTH
C	221987084	64579FCY7	2004-06-24	8000000	CONSTRUCT & EQUIP FACILITY	false	false	false
NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTH
D	221987084	64579FHG1	2006-05-18	18390000	REFUND PRE-2003 BONDS	false	false	false

Form990 Schedule K Part II Form990ScheduleKPartII (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Amount RetiredAmountRetired	Total ProceedsTotalProceeds	Issuance Costs From ProceedsIssuanceCostsFromProceeds	Credit EnhancementCreditEnhancement	Capital ExpendituresCapitalExpenditures	Other Spent ProceedsOtherSpentProceeds	Year Of Subst CompletionYearOfSubstCompletion	Current RefundingCurrentRefunding	Advance RefundingAdvanceRefunding	Final Allocation MadeFinalAllocationMade	Adequate Books And Recds MaintaindAdequateBooksAndRecdsMaintaind
A	0	61213687	436450	560326	60216911	0	2004	false	false	true	true
B	2015000	16032128	205792	62695	15763641	0	2007	false	false	true	true
C	4520000	8503437	130451	74500	8298486	0	2006	false	false	true	true
D	1340000	18390000	365791	65353	0	17958856	2006	true	false	true	true

Form990 Schedule K Part III Form990ScheduleKPartIII (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Owning Bond Financed PropertyOwningBondFinancedProperty	Any Lease ArrangementsAnyLeaseArrangements	Mngment Cntrct Bond Financd PrprtyMngmentCntrctBondFinancdPrprty	Engage Bond Counsel ContractsEngageBondCounselContracts	Any Research AgreementsAnyResearchAgreements	Prcntge Prvt Business Use By OthersPrcntgePrvtBusinessUseByOthers	Total Private Business UseTotalPrivateBusinessUse	Bond Iss Meet Prvt Security Pay TestBondIssMeetPrvtSecurityPayTest	Change In Use Bond Financed PropChangeInUseBondFinancedProp	Remedial Action TakenRemedialActionTaken	Non Qualified Bond Remed ProcdrsNonQualifiedBondRemedProcdrs
A	false	true	true	true	false	0.00970	0.00970	false	false	false	true
B	false	false	false		false	0.00000	0.00000	false	false	false	true
C	false	false	false		false	0.01630	0.01630	false	false	false	true
D						0.00000	0.00000

Form990 Schedule K Part IV Form990ScheduleKPartIV (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Form8038 T FiledForm8038TFiled	Variable Rate IssueVariableRateIssue	Hedge Identified In Books And RecdsHedgeIdentifiedInBooksAndRecds	Gross Proceeds Invested In GICGrossProceedsInvestedInGIC	Business Name Line1NameOfGICProvider/BusinessNameLine1	Term Of GICTermOfGIC	Regulatory Safe Harbor SatisfiedRegulatorySafeHarborSatisfied	Gross Proceeds InvestedGrossProceedsInvested	Written Proc To Monitor ReqsWrittenProcToMonitorReqs	No Rebate DueNoRebateDue	Term Of HedgeTermOfHedge	Superintegrated HedgeSuperintegratedHedge	Hedge TerminatedHedgeTerminated
0
A	true	true	false	true	TRANSAMERICA OCCLIFE	1.4	true	false	true
0
B	true	true	false	false	0			false	true
0
C	false	true	false	false	0			false	true	true
WACHOVIA
D	true	true	true	false	0			false	true		5.	false	false

Form990 Schedule K Part V Form990ScheduleKPartV (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Proc To Undertk Corrective ActionProcToUndertkCorrectiveAction
A	true
B	true
C	true
D	true

Form990 Schedule K Part VI Form990ScheduleKPartVI (4 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
ADDITIONAL SCHEDULES ARE INCLUDED	0
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ISSUE PRICE AND TOTAL PROCEEDS CONSISTS OF	0	INVESTMENT EARNINGS
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ISSUE PRICE OF $200,595,000 AND TOTAL PROCEEDS	0
PROCEEDS FROM THE BOND ISSUED ON 10/3/2012 WITH AN ISSUE PRICE OF	0

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Form990 Schedule K Part I Form990ScheduleKPartI (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Issuer EINIssuerEIN	CUSIP NumberCUSIPNumber	Date IssuedDateIssued	Issue PriceIssuePrice	Description Of PurposeDescriptionOfPurpose	DefeasedDefeased	On Behalf Of IssuerOnBehalfOfIssuer	Pool FinancingPoolFinancing
NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTH
A	221987084	64579FJQ7	2006-11-22	5100000	CONSTRUCT & EQUIP FACILITY	false	false	false
NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTH
B	221987084	64579FSE4	2007-12-13	242125000	CONSTRUCT & EQUIP FACILITY	false	false	false
NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTH
C	221987084	64579FW25	2011-12-21	200595000	REFUND PRE-2003 BONDS	false	false	true
NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTH
D	221987084	64579F2D4	2012-10-03	135415000	REFUND POST-2002 BONDS	false	false	true

Form990 Schedule K Part II Form990ScheduleKPartII (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Amount RetiredAmountRetired	Amount Bond DefeasedAmountBondDefeased	Total ProceedsTotalProceeds	Refunding EscrowRefundingEscrow	Issuance Costs From ProceedsIssuanceCostsFromProceeds	Credit EnhancementCreditEnhancement	Capital ExpendituresCapitalExpenditures	Amount UnspentAmountUnspent	Year Of Subst CompletionYearOfSubstCompletion	Current RefundingCurrentRefunding	Advance RefundingAdvanceRefunding	Final Allocation MadeFinalAllocationMade	Adequate Books And Recds MaintaindAdequateBooksAndRecdsMaintaind
A	720000	0	5207649	0	56802	21731	5128862	254	2007	false	false	true	true
B	1125000	95400000	246107361	0	1673677	4507965	239925703	16	2009	false	false	true	true
C	0	0	215637731	214235169	1402562	0	0	0	2011	true	false	true	true
D	0	0	135415011	135401599	13412	0	0	0	2012	true	false	true	true

Form990 Schedule K Part III Form990ScheduleKPartIII (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Owning Bond Financed PropertyOwningBondFinancedProperty	Any Lease ArrangementsAnyLeaseArrangements	Mngment Cntrct Bond Financd PrprtyMngmentCntrctBondFinancdPrprty	Any Research AgreementsAnyResearchAgreements	Prcntge Prvt Business Use By OthersPrcntgePrvtBusinessUseByOthers	Total Private Business UseTotalPrivateBusinessUse	Bond Iss Meet Prvt Security Pay TestBondIssMeetPrvtSecurityPayTest	Change In Use Bond Financed PropChangeInUseBondFinancedProp	Prcntge Bond Financed PropPrcntgeBondFinancedProp	Remedial Action TakenRemedialActionTaken	Non Qualified Bond Remed ProcdrsNonQualifiedBondRemedProcdrs	Engage Bond Counsel ContractsEngageBondCounselContracts
A	false	false	false	false	0.00000	0.00000	false	false	0.00000	false	true
B	false	true	true	false	0.00410	0.00410	false	false	0.00000	false	true	true
C					0.00000	0.00000			0.00000
D	false	false	false	false	0.00260	0.00260	false	false		false	true

Form990 Schedule K Part IV Form990ScheduleKPartIV (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Form8038 T FiledForm8038TFiled	Variable Rate IssueVariableRateIssue	Hedge Identified In Books And RecdsHedgeIdentifiedInBooksAndRecds	Gross Proceeds Invested In GICGrossProceedsInvestedInGIC	Business Name Line1NameOfGICProvider/BusinessNameLine1	Gross Proceeds InvestedGrossProceedsInvested	Written Proc To Monitor ReqsWrittenProcToMonitorReqs	No Rebate DueNoRebateDue
0
A	true	true	false	false	0	true	true
0
B	false	true	false	false	0	false	true	true
0
C	false	false	false	false	0	false	true	true
0
D	false	true	false	false	0	false	true	true

Form990 Schedule K Part V Form990ScheduleKPartV (4 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCd	Proc To Undertk Corrective ActionProcToUndertkCorrectiveAction
A	true
B	true
C	true
D	true

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part III Form990ScheduleLPartIII

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name Of Interested Person	AURELIA HADER	NameOfInterestedPerson
Relationship With Organization	FAMILY MEMBER OF KEY EMPLOYEE	RelationshipWithOrganization
Amount Of Grant	1000	AmountOfGrant
Type Of Assistance	SCHOLARSHIP	TypeOfAssistance
Purpose Of Assistance	EDUCATION ASSISTANCE	PurposeOfAssistance

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV (10 entries)

RelationshipRelationship	Amount Of TransactionAmountOfTransaction	Description Of TransactionDescriptionOfTransaction	Sharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenues
CHRISTINE F HADER
FAMILY MEMBER - KEY EMPL.	122478	EMPLOYEE	false
AURELIA HADER
FAMILY MEMBER - KEY EMPL.	71057	EMPLOYEE	false
TD BANK
OFFICER - LLOYD	168742	LEASE/LOC PMTS - SEE PART V	false
QUALCARE INC
OFFICERS - GANTNER/LLOYD	4113809	CLAIMS ADMIN. - SEE PART V	false
AMY DELANEY
FAMILY MEMBER - OFFICER	54399	EMPLOYEE	false
SHADDY YOUNAN MD
FAMILY MEMBER - TRUSTEE	42500	INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR	false
QUALCARE INC
TRUSTEE - BUTTACI	4113809	CLAIMS ADMIN. - SEE PART V	false
Christopher Scott
Family Member - Key Empl.	92332	Employee	false
CAITLIN COYLE
Family Member - Key Empl.	45821	Employee	false
PATRICK DELANEY
FAMILY MEMBER - OFFICER	62506	EMPLOYEE	false

Form990 Schedule L Part V Form990ScheduleLPartV (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
GRANTS TO INTERESTED PERSONS	SCHEDULE L, PART III	PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS BASED ON AN ANALYSIS OF CRITERIA OF ESTABLISHED POLICY SET BY MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT WAS SELECTED BY A COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION BASED ON AN A REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE OBJECTIVE AND NONDISCRIMINATORY CRITERIA.
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH INT. PERSONS	SCHEDULE L, PART IV	John K. Lloyd, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Health System, Inc., is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of QualCare, Inc. John Gantner, Chief Financial Officer of Meridian Health System, Inc. is a Board of Trustee member of QualCare, Inc. Norman V. Buttaci, Trustee of Meridian Hospitals Corporation is a Board of Trustee member of QualCare, Inc. Meridian Health and its affiliates utilized the services of QualCare, Inc. during 2012. Total fees paid to QualCare, Inc. were $4,113,809. Services were rendered at fair market value rates pursuant to arm's length negotiations. John K. Lloyd, FACHE, is a former Board of Trustee member of TD Bank and receives a retirement benefit from TD Bank for past services provided. Meridian Health and its affiliates utilized the services of TD Bank during 2012. Total fees paid to TD Bank were $168,742. Services were rendered at fair market value rates pursuant to arm's length negotiations.

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Works Of Art		WorksOfArt
Art Historical Treasures		ArtHistoricalTreasures
Art Fractional Interest		ArtFractionalInterest
Books And Publications		BooksAndPublications
Clothing And Household Goods		ClothingAndHouseholdGoods
Cars And Other Vehicles		CarsAndOtherVehicles
Boats And Planes		BoatsAndPlanes
Intellectual Property		IntellectualProperty

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTraded

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Non Cash Checkbox	X	NonCashCheckbox
Number Of Contributions	5	NumberOfContributions
Noncash Contribs Rptd F990	66859	NoncashContribsRptdF990
Method Of Determining Revenues	FMV	MethodOfDeterminingRevenues

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Securities Closely Held Stock		SecuritiesCloselyHeldStock
Securities Prtnrshp Trust Intrsts		SecuritiesPrtnrshpTrustIntrsts
Securities Miscellaneous		SecuritiesMiscellaneous
Qualified Contrib Hist Struct		QualifiedContribHistStruct
Qualified Contrib Other		QualifiedContribOther
Real Estate Residential		RealEstateResidential
Real Estate Commercial		RealEstateCommercial
Real Estate Other		RealEstateOther
Collectibles		Collectibles
Food Inventory		FoodInventory
Drugs And Medical Supplies		DrugsAndMedicalSupplies
Taxidermy		Taxidermy
Historical Artifacts		HistoricalArtifacts
Scientific Specimens		ScientificSpecimens
Archaeological Artifacts		ArchaeologicalArtifacts
Any Property That Must Be Held	false	AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld
Review Process Unusual NC Gifts	true	ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts
Third Parties Used	false	ThirdPartiesUsed

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (19 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT	CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS	Meridian has been viewed as a leader in developing the full continuum of care, providing integrated services to ensure our patients receive coordinated and seamless care from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation. The following updates show how we are shaping the future of health care and speak to our philosophy that it's not the ability to do a single thing well, but the unique ability to do everything better. Meridian Cancer Care - Getting You Back to the Life You Love ------------------------------------------------------------ Under the leadership of Mark Krasna, M.D., corporate medical director for Meridian Cancer Care, Meridian is continuing to improve cancer care delivery. Meridian Cancer Care is part of Robert Wood Johnson University Medical School and a system partner with the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the only National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center in the state of New Jersey. The renewed focus on a multi-disciplinary, patient-oriented approach provides opportunities for both state-of-the-art care and research trials. Meridian has instituted nine disease site-specific multi- disciplinary conferences, which allow physicians to prospectively discuss cases and reach a consensus regarding what is ultimately the best treatment plan for each patient. Ten new disease site-specific cancer nurse navigators help simplify the complex world of cancer care by coordinating doctor visits and providing education and access to important resources at all Meridian hospitals. Meridian CardioVascular Network - Region's Most Complete, Most Coordinated Care -------------------------------------------------------------- Jersey Shore University Medical Center became one of the first programs in the state to offer Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a new minimally invasive procedure to treat critical aortic stenosis, recently approved by the FDA. The partnership between cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists establishes the core of the TAVR Heart Team. In addition, the Congenital Heart Disease Program continued to make strides in treating Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), a common and potentially fatal congenital heart abnormality with potentially serious consequences. ASD patients can now be treated with the Amplatzer Septal Occluder - an FDA approved device providing a less invasive alternative to cardiac surgery. In 2012, Meridian Health launched the Heart and Sole Cup, a series of 5K run/walks at Ocean Medical Center, Bayshore Community Hospital and Jersey Shore University Medical Center. In its first year, nearly 1,000 runners participated in the series. Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, and Riverview Medical Center have received System Heart Failure Accreditation by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). The Heart Failure accreditation recognizes expertise in providing quality care to patients who are treated for heart failure. Only 72 centers nationally and internationally have received this accreditation, and the three Meridian hospitals are the only certified programs in New Jersey. Meridian Neuroscience - A Moment Changes Everything --------------------------------------------------- Meridian Neuroscience specialists have continued to develop programs to diagnose and treat a range of conditions from stroke to brain tumors and spine injuries to sleep disorders. Over the past two years, Bayshore Community Hospital has seen significant growth in their stroke services and as a designated Primary Stroke Center, Bayshore is preparing for Joint Commission Certification in Stroke to join Riverview Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, and Jersey Shore University Medical Center with this added distinction. In addition, we continued to expand our clinical trials with the DIAS-4 Study, where we offered our patients the latest clot-busting drug to treating acute and ischemic stroke. As the spokesperson for Meridian Neuroscience, NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson is leading the way in educating our community about prevention and wellness. At Neptune High School, Harry teamed up with Meridian experts for an evening of lifesaving information on risk factors, prevention, and detection of stroke. At Colts Neck High School, Harry stressed the importance of concussion awareness, especially in children and adolescents. Meridian Pediatric Network - Care in Your Community Connected to More Than 100 Specialists --------------------------------------------------------------------- Meridian Pediatric Network continues to address the needs of our youngest patients with the completion of pediatric care centers located at each of our hospitals. With this, families will have access to more than 100 pediatric specialists and the most coordinated care throughout the region. With the increased occurrence of concussions among children, Meridian Pediatric Network and our expert team of pediatric sports medicine physicians have developed a comprehensive concussion program, which utilizes the latest in baseline testing and detection to properly treat our youngest patients. In the summer of 2012, Jersey Shore University Medical Center hosted a pep rally where hundreds of children, parents, team members, and soccer supporters gathered to cheer on U.S. Women's Soccer Team Captain, role model, hometown hero, and spokesperson for K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital Christie Rampone before she left for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. After leading the team to a gold medal victory, an even bigger celebration was held once she returned home. Doctor Bernard celebrates his milestone 5th birthday with the rest of the Pawsitive Action Team, which is now closing in on its 10,000th member! For the past five years, he and his pals Hopscotch and Picatso have had a positive influence on teaching our region's children about staying healthy, eating right and being safe. Jersey Shore University Medical Center -------------------------------------- First Hospital in New Jersey to Receive Advanced Certification in Palliative Care ----------------------------------------------------------------- Jersey Shore is the first hospital in the state to receive the Advanced Certification in Palliative Care from The Joint Commission - a true testament to the quality and compassion that distinguishes Meridian Health and Jersey Shore's Palliative Care Program. Palliative care is specialized medical care that provides patients at any age or stage of illness with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress that accompany serious illnesses. The Joint Commission's Advanced Certification for Palliative Care recognizes hospital inpatient programs that demonstrate exceptional patient and family-centered care and optimize the quality of life for patients with serious illness. Training Future Physicians -------------------------- The academic programs at Jersey Shore University Medical Center continue to excel. Through our affiliation with Rutgers Medical School, Jersey Shore expanded the teaching program of students in their third and fourth year of medical school to provide experiences in all required rotations, and also placed first year medical students with select primary care physicians to learn the art and science of family medicine. The residency training programs in OB/GYN, pediatrics, and internal medicine emphasize evidenced-based medicine, and graduates continue their training at some of the nation's most prestigious hospitals. Students also take advantage of practice opportunities within Meridian Health's OB/GYN and internal medicine departments, and a residency program in podiatry will commence in 2013. Finally, Meridian continues to expand the Continuing Medical Education program, offering more than 700 hours of education in 2012, an increase of more than 60 percent since 2008! Innovative Research for a Healthier Future ------------------------------------------ Meridian Health, through its Office of Clinical Research and undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education programs, is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge, training physicians of tomorrow, and educating physicians in practice with the latest medical information. Meridian's system-wide research program provides the community with the latest clinical trials in many specialty areas. 2012 witnessed the launch of a landmark study in the management of hypertension, SYMPLICITY HTN-3, as well as continuation of a ground-breaking study on genetic mutations and new treatments for thyroid cancer. The thyroid cancer research has led to a new test to predict the development of this form of cancer in high risk patients and reduce unnecessary surgery. It has been cited in the New England Journal of Medicine and holds great promise for families with a history of thyroid cancer.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT (CONTINUED)	CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS	K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospital -------------------------------- Baby-Friendly has Arrived! -------------------------- The birth of a new baby brings joy to every family, and right from the beginning, every mother wants to make healthy choices for her newborn. As a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, Jersey Shore University Medical Center is one of only 150 American hospitals recognized by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Childrens Fund as providing the best quality care and support for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. As a Baby-Friendly Hospital, Jersey Shore provides the resources, confidence and skills that can help a mother embrace breastfeeding a powerful and preventive practice with many health benefits. A New Home for Pediatric Same Day Surgery ----------------------------------------- Thanks to advances in medical technology and surgical expertise, pediatric surgical procedures are most often performed on an outpatient basis, allowing children to return home the same day. Pediatric Same Day Services provides children with dedicated, comprehensive care for todays most common procedures, including procedural sedation, CAT scan and MRI, blood tests, special testing and surgical services all performed in a family-centered and child friendly environment. And weve recently relocated and expanded our space and services to provide a more convenient and comfortable area for pediatric patients and their families. Expert Concussion Care ---------------------- By utilizing the latest in baseline testing and detection, our expert team of pediatric specialists have developed several programs to screen, detect and treat children who have suffered concussions, sports injuries, accidents and falls. Located in the new Pediatric Specialty Care Center on K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospitals campus, the outpatient offices deliver the most advanced care in a convenient, state-of-the-art setting. Treating High Risk Children for Heart Disease --------------------------------------------- We support families to make healthy lifestyle changes for themselves to reduce a childs risk for the early onset of heart disease. Our new pediatric lipid program evaluates and treats children and adolescents who have high levels of lipids in their blood, as elevated lipids, particularly cholesterol, put young people at risk for heart disease later in life. Children and their families work with a pediatric cardiologist and pediatric nurse specialist trained in lipid disorders to review family health history, assess a childs risk, and develop a plan of care thats right for every child. Its the Tops...Nationally Recognized Pediatric Surgery, Close to Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospital participates in the American College of Surgeons with the National Surgical Quality Improvement Pediatric Program, which allows hospitals to collect highly reliable clinical data and compare their surgical outcomes with those from other childrens hospitals in the program. K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospital is the only childrens hospital in New Jersey and one of 47 hospitals in the nation to work closely with this elite group of childrens hospitals dedicated to advancing pediatric surgery. Ocean Medical Center -------------------- A Personal Touch and Care Coordination Improving Access to Primary Care -------------------------------------------------------------------- With the landscape of health care dramatically changing, building a strong, well aligned primary care physician base is critical to meet the needs of the community in the years to come. Ocean Medical Center has been steadfast in its recruitment strategies for primary care physicians. In fact, Oceans team was excited to welcome 19 primary care physicians to the medical staff over the past year and a half. Many of these physicians are joining or establishing offices in key areas of growth, such as Toms River and Jackson. Growing Emergency Services in More Than One Way There has been a great deal of activity pertaining to emergency services at both Ocean Care Center and Ocean Medical Center. Located in Point Pleasant, Ocean Care Center has broken away from being a best kept secret and saw exceptional growth in volume and awareness in 2012. Wait times are now posted online and comprehensive marketing efforts resulted in strong growth, serving 14 percent more visits over the prior year. On the main hospital campus, a physical transformation is underway to improve emergency services. A groundbreaking ceremony kicked off an $82 million Master Facility Plan, which will include the new Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Emergency Care Center. Perhaps just as impressive as the physical grandeur of the project is the success of fundraising efforts to support it. Over $7 million has been raised to date, and several record breaking gifts from community members, physicians, and team members have energized a new era of giving at Ocean Medical Center. Ocean is on the Move and Getting Noticed ---------------------------------------- Increasing public awareness of Oceans capabilities and clinical strengths was a priority in 2012. An awareness campaign hit the public, as well as a campaign focused on Total Joint Replacement, which resulted in improvements in consumer perception. Beyond the local market, Ocean received national recognition as a best hospital in US News & World Report and was placed in the top five percent nationally for clinical performance. A Healing Touch for the Most Complex Wounds ------------------------------------------- Recognizing a tremendous need in the greater Ocean County market, the Center for Wound Healing was opened in June 2012. A unique team of doctors, nurses and therapists create an interdisciplinary approach to healing chronic wounds. For the most complex cases, the Center has two hyperbaric oxygen chambers that provide a concentrated level of oxygen to promote healing. Record Volumes and Expanded Services Pick up the Pace for Cardiovascular Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ensuring that comprehensive cardiac services are available locally and close to home for residents is a priority at Ocean Medical Center. In 2012, Oceans cardiac catheterization laboratory experienced a 21% increase in primary angioplasty cases, hitting a record number of 100 lifesaving emergency procedures. Ocean also started a pacemaker program, which completed 31 pacemaker cases in the first three months, exceeding the number of cases anticipated for year one. Cardiac capabilities for inpatients expanded, as 40 additional medical/surgical beds were outfitted with telemetry monitoring, bringing the number to 116 hospital wide. This makes it possible to reduce patient holding in the Emergency Department, and better accommodate post-operative patients on a surgical unit. Other cardiac highlights include Chest Pain and Heart Failure Accreditations from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. Riverview Medical Center ------------------------ Surgical Expansion has Been Life. Changing. for the Riverview Community ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In 2011, Riverview Medical Center announced the creation of a 22,000 square foot center for surgical excellence and launched a Capital Campaign, Life. Changing. In 2012, and early 2013, Riverview celebrated the completion of the final phases of this project. 2012 introduced the opening of the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Conference and Education Center, along with the new Surgical Day Stay Unit, including an oversized surgical waiting area, 23 new private healing bays, and a new private consultation room for physicians and patients. Riverview also opened its new Brainsuite iCT, a digitally integrated operating room solution that combines image guided surgery technology, multi-slice intra-operative computed tomography, and comprehensive operating room data management. It is the first in the greater New York City area and one of only 10 sites throughout the country. The final phase of the project was the opening of the newly renovated Post-Anesthesia Care Area, affording Riverview an increased opportunity to provide patients and families with a personalized health care experience in a more comfortable and healing environment.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT (CONTINUED)	CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS	An Experience That is Outstanding --------------------------------- Riverview Medical Center was once again 'Distinguished' by J.D. Power and Associates for Outpatient Services. The J.D. Power and Associates 'An Outstanding Patient Experience' recognition is one of the most prestigious health care distinctions in the nation. Unlike many other industry awards, the research behind the nationally-recognized honor is grounded in candid interviews with over 300 patients who have experienced Riverview first hand. Less than one percent of hospitals across the country receive this distinction. Riverviews wide array of outpatient programs provides quality care and service in a timely manner. These include same-day surgery, imaging, cancer care, rehabilitation, womens diagnostics, pain management, cardiac care, Crohns and colitis care, and emergency care. Recognized by the Best for Delivering the Best ---------------------------------------------- Riverview Medical Center has a history of being recognized on clinical excellence measures. Riverview was once again awarded The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval(tm) for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commissions national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. In addition, the Jane H. and John Marshall Booker Cancer Center at Riverview was recognized as one of the nations best by the Commission on Cancer and was awarded the 'Outstanding Achievement Award,' designed to recognize cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. In 2012, the Womens Center at Riverview was designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. In addition, Riverview received the 2012 Target: Stroke Honor Roll Award for its commitment to and success in improving care for stroke patients, one of only 135 hospitals in the United States to receive this award. Finally, Riverviews Cardiac Rehabilitation program and its Chest Pain Center were accredited for 2012 by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Southern Ocean Medical Center ----------------------------- A New Experience for Kids at the Pediatric Care Center at Southern Ocean Medical Center ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The new Martin Truex Jr. Pediatric Care Center at Southern Ocean Medical Center was separated from the adult Emergency Department in order to create a calmer, more inviting environment for children. The Center features an observation area staffed by a dedicated team of board certified pediatricians, as well as dedicated pediatric emergency care beds with in-room accommodations for parents. This Center has been designed as a kid and family-friendly center specializing in emergency care in a cheerful environment to truly meet the needs of children. Southern Ocean Celebrates Anniversary Milestone at Forty Fest ------------------------------------------------------------- Picture perfect fall weather, a bit of history, music, games and seasonal dcor comprised the festive backdrop for a fun-filled Forty Fest celebration at Southern Ocean in September of 2012. The extended hospital family, including team members, physicians, donors, auxilians, volunteers and Foundation board members and Community Advisory Committee members, gathered with their families to celebrate Southern Oceans 40th anniversary. Southern Ocean Grows Services to Meet the Health Needs of a Growing Community ------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern Ocean Medical Center continues to expand its services to better serve the community. The orthopedic program has grown with the addition of several new orthopedic surgeons who provide unique expertise in subspecialties such as shoulder surgery and foot and ankle surgery. The program has been expanded with the addition of a new urologist and urodynamic diagnostic and rehabilitative services. Neuroscience services have also grown with a new concussion program and spine program. Southern Oceans maternity program has expanded and now offers an all-female practice as an option for women. Finally, the general surgery program continues to grow with the addition of new surgeons specializing in minimally invasive surgery. This progress ensures the highest level of care for our friends and neighbors right in their own community. Bayshore Community Hospital --------------------------- Funding a Vision ---------------- Several members of the community have shown their support of Bayshore Community Hospital through generous donations. The first donation was a $5 million charitable contribution from Janice Mitchell Vassar, whose sole desire, in her words, is to 'make my hospital the best hospital it can be.' Given in honor of the memory of her brother, Ashby John Mitchell, Mrs. Vassars gift will propel Bayshores vision to significantly grow cardiovascular services, as well as enhance access to services for the vision impaired throughout the communities Meridian Health serves. The second gift came by way of Evaristo (Evey) and Tammi Stanziale of Holmdel, NJ. The Stanziale family felt strongly about supporting Bayshores vision after having several positive experiences with Bayshore and Meridian Health over the past two decades. In addition to the generous financial support from Evey and Tammi, Evey decided that a monetary donation was simply not enough and joined as a Trustee of Bayshore Community Hospital Foundation. Taking Care of Our Littlest Patients ------------------------------------ Bayshore Community Hospital celebrated the opening of its new Pediatric Care Center, an affiliate of K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The Center opened its doors to better serve the needs of the children in the Northern Monmouth community, providing a completely new experience and enhanced level of care for pediatric patients and families. The Pediatric Care Center was immediately embraced by the community, indicated by a substantial increase in patient satisfaction scores, as well as double digit growth in volume. It features an observation area staffed by a dedicated team of board certified pediatricians who are on call around the clock and an emergency care section staffed by certified emergency physicians. The child-friendly approach and design is bright and cheerful, and offers in-room accommodations for parents. Its Time to Stop Counting Sheep -------------------------------- Bayshore Community Hospital recently celebrated the opening of a new Center for Sleep Medicine, a service of Meridian Neuroscience. Bayshore has been helping patients find more restful sleep since 2000, when a Center opened within the hospital. Now, the newly opened Center for Sleep Medicine is located in a renovated home just a few doors down from the hospital, so patients can feel as though they are 'at home.' Carol Ash, D.O., corporate medical director for Sleep Medicine across Meridian Health and board certified in Sleep Medicine and Adrian Pristas, M.D., medical director, also board certified in Sleep Medicine, are working together to expand Sleep Medicine and the services offered for patients. In addition, the pair have developed a comprehensive approach to identifying, diagnosing, and treating sleep disorder patients. This is Only the Beginning -------------------------- When Bayshore merged with Meridian Health in 2010, the strategic priority was to improve the product before taking the message to market. Since then, there has been significant and palpable changes at Bayshore. The leadership team and team members at Bayshore have done a significant amount of work to move the brand forward and to create a better experience for customers and guests, and it shows! This new integrated ad campaign highlighted some of the operational, clinical, and service changes that have been made at Bayshore, serving as a reintroduction of the brand to the community. While the changes made at Bayshore have been significant, This is Only the Beginning. Partner Companies ----------------- Meridians continuum of care extends far beyond the reach of our six award winning hospitals and allows us to effectively integrate care across different geographic sites, while delivering multiple clinical services, including our physician primary care network, Alert Ambulance, Meridian At Home, Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shore Rehabilitation Institute, Meridian Occupational Health, and more. Our partner companies continue to be a distinguishing feature of Meridian Health.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT (CONTINUED)	CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS	Theres No Place Like Home Meridian At Home --------------------------------------------- Meridian At Home continues to be the leader in home care services in Monmouth and Ocean counties, providing service to over 27,000 patients in 2012. Meridian At Home provides a complete continuum of services including: visiting home nurses and rehabilitation services, hospice care, certified private and personal care aides, infusion therapy, oxygen delivery, medical equipment and supplies, and medication management technologies. JFK At Home, Meridian At Homes partnership with JFK Health System, continues to grow in its service of Middlesex, Union, and Somerset counties. Rehab Meets Virtual Reality --------------------------- In 2012, Shore Rehabilitation Institute opened a new Neuro-Rehabilitation Technology Center. The Center is comprised of the most innovative and advanced equipment used for neuro rehabilitative services including Reo(tm) Therapys Reo Go(tm) and Bionic Leg. Meridians Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities Are Seeing Stars ----------------------------------------------------------------- When it comes to finding the best nursing facility for a loved one, our community members can rest assured that we are among the best in the nation. Our Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation facilities in Brick, Holmdel, Ocean Grove, and Shrewsbury; and Meridian Subacute Rehabilitation at Wall received the highest possible overall rating of five stars in U.S. News & World Reports fifth annual Best Nursing Homes. The Best Nursing Homes 2013 ratings highlight the top nursing homes in each city and state, out of nearly 16,000 facilities nationwide. Fewer than one out of every five nursing homes received an overall rating of five stars, which makes this recognition even more impressive and a testament to our high quality care. Enhancing Our Services and Programs, Thanks to Generous Contributions from the Community --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012 was a historic year for Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations in many ways. We are proud to report that our foundations received approximately $27 million in contributions and grants in 2012 to invest in the lifesaving work at all five campuses. Thanks to our generous family of donors, we have been able to provide new programs to our communities, construct and expand our facilities, and introduce cutting edge technologies across Meridian Health, including the projects listed below: - Programmatic and structural needs for K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospital and the Oncology and Cardiology departments at Jersey Shore University Medical Center - Emergency Department expansion projects at Ocean Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center - Planned construction of two new leading-edge heart and vascular labs and the establishment of the Mitchell-Vassar Lobby at Bayshore Community Hospital - Completion of two new surgical suites, renovation of Surgical Day Stay and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and creation of state of the art Rechnitz Conference and Education Center at Riverview Medical Center - Community Outreach programming throughout Meridian Health ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MERIDIAN'S 2012 COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM OR ON REQUEST THROUGH ANY ONE OF OUR FACILITIES. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS	CORE FORM, PART III; LINE 4D	EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING VARIOUS OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION	CORE FORM, PART I; SUMMARY	THE TOTAL VOTING AND INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS DISCLOSED IN THE CORE FORM IS FOR MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION; THE LARGEST SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990. OUTLINED BELOW IS THE VOTING AND INDEPENDENT VOTING DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING: - MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC.; 6 VOTING, 4 INDEPENDENT; - MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC.; 10 VOTING, 7 INDEPENDENT; - HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC.; 10 VOTING, 7 INDEPENDENT; - MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC.; 23 VOTING, 20 INDEPENDENT; - JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 20 VOTING, 17 INDEPENDENT; - RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 21 VOTING, 18 INDEPENDENT; - OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 20 VOTING, 14 INDEPENDENT; - SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION; 22 VOTING; 16 INDEPENDENT; - BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION; 21 VOTING; 17 INDEPENDENT' - MERIDIAN PRACTICE INSTITUTE, INC.; 12 VOTING, 2 INDEPENDENT; - MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION; 11 VOTING, 10 INDEPENDENT; - SOCH PROPERTIES, INC.; 11 VOTING, 10 INDEPENDENT. BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, A SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION, AND A SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IT IS GOVERNED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION. BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC., AND A SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, IS GOVERNED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION	CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTION 2	JOHN GANTNER, JOHN K. LLOYD, FACHE and Norman Buttaci - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION	CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTIONS 6 & 7	MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("MHS") IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990 OTHER THAN HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC. ("HIU"), SOCH PROPERTIES, INC. BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER. MHS HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF EACH SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN EACH SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF HIU'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN HIU'S BYLAWS. MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF SOCH PROPERTIES, INC.'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN SOCH PROPERTIES, INC.'S BYLAWS. BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, A SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION, AND A SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IT IS GOVERNED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION. BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC., AND A SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, IS GOVERNED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION	CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11b	THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF MERIDIAN HEALTH, THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE SUBORDINATES, AND MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION ("MHC") PRIOR TO FILING. THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING THE FORM 990 IS AS FOLLOWS: MERIDIAN HEALTH RETAINED A FIRM OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN HEALTHCARE AND NOT FOR PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION ("CPA FIRM") TO Review AND FILE THE FORM 990. Meridian PREPARED A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990, WHICH WAS THEN REVIEWED BY OTHER APPROPRIATE INTERNAL STAFF FOR ACCURACY, GENERAL COUNSEL AND OUTSIDE TAX COUNSEL. THE DRAFT WAS THEN REVIewed BY THE CPA FIRM AND PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY'S COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE GOVERNING BODY. AFTER THE COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING, ANY SUGGESTED REVISIONS TO THE FORM 990 WERE MADE, AND THE REVISED FORM 990, IN FINAL FORM, WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF MERIDIAN HEALTH'S GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW AT A MEETING PRIOR TO FILING OF THE FORM 990.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION	CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12	MERIDIAN HEALTH, THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, HAS ADOPTED A SYSTEM CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO ALL OF ITS SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATIONS REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SYSTEM'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF EACH ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE WITH RESPECT TO ANY APPLICABLE TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE SYSTEM'S SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL THEN PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES, AND PRESENTS THE SUMMARY TO THE SYSTEM'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND ACTION (IF NEEDED). DURING THE YEAR, THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL ALSO MONITORS ON-GOING TRANSACTIONS IN LIGHT OF THE SUMMARY TO ENSURE THAT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE APPROPRIATELY HANDLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION	CORE FORM 990; PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15	THE ORGANIZATIONS ARE AFFILIATES WITHIN A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN WHICH MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. IS THE SYSTEM'S PARENT ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES (SENIOR MANAGEMENT) OF THE PARENT AND ALL OF THE SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND GOVERNING BODY, WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY RECOGNIZES THE SIZE AND COMPLEXITY OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND THE CRITICAL NEED TO HAVE AND RETAIN EXECUTIVES THAT CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATE SUPERIOR LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE SO THAT THE HEALTH SYSTEM CAN FULFILL ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING BOTH CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BOTH QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS TO ENSURE THAT THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE PRESIDENT, OTHER OFFICERS (CFO, COO) AND EACH SENIOR MANAGEMENT KEY EMPLOYEE IS REASONABLE. TO ASSIST WITH THE REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE ENGAGES THE SERVICES OF A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND RECEIVES REGIONAL MARKET DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS, A REPORT SUMMARIZING SUCH DATA, AND AN OPINION LETTER RELATING TO THE REASONABLENESS OF EACH EXECUTIVE'S TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. ADDITIONALLY, A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE CONSULTING FIRM ATTENDS THE COMMITTEE'S MEETINGS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. THE INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE UTILIZES THE OUTSIDE MARKET DATA COMPARABILITY AND BASED UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S PERFORMANCE, BUSINESS JUDGMENT CONSIDERATIONS, AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE ESTABLISHES COMPENSATION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS UTILIZED BY THE COMMITTEE QUALIFIES FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION UNDER SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE APPLICABLE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, WHICH IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 4958; 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINS AND RELIES UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION, WHICH COMPARABILITY DATA IS PROVIDED AND ANALYZED BY SULLIVAN COTTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A WELL-REGARDED EXPERT IN THE AREA OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE COMPENSATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION, AGAIN AS REQUIRED IN THE REGULATIONS. AS APPROPRIATE, THE AUTHORIZED BODY SUPPLEMENTS THE COMPARABILITY DATA WITH OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID, INCLUDING AN ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE, PERSONNEL REVIEWS, EVALUATIONS, SELF-EVALUATIONS, AND WRITTEN OFFERS FROM COMPETING ORGANIZATIONS. THE APPROVED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE REPORTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO THE GOVERNING BOARD BY THE SENIOR MEMBER OF THE CONSULTING FIRM.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION	CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19	THE ORGANIZATIONS ARE PART OF MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS GROUP RETURN HAVE ISSUED TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THESE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED WITH EACH TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROSPECTUS WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR REVIEW. ALSO, EACH ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATIONS MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THEIR WEBSITE, WWW.MERIDIANHEALTH.COM, THEIR CODE OF CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
RELATED HOURS DISCLOSURE	CORE FORM, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B	THE ORGANIZATIONS included in this group return are PART OF MERIDIAN HEALTH System; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM ("SYSTEM"). THE SYSTEM INCLUDES BOTH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CERTAIN BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND/OR Key Employees LISTED ON CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THIS FORM 990 MAY HOLD SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH more than one ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THE HOURS SHOWN ON THIS FORM 990 REPRESENT THE ESTIMATED HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK FOR all of the ORGANIZATIONs included on this return. TO THE EXTENT THESE INDIVIDUALS SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SYSTEM, THEIR RESPECTIVE HOURS PER WEEK PER ORGANIZATION ARE APPROXIMATELY three to five HOURs PER WEEK. THE HOURS REFLECTED ON PART VII OF THIS FORM 990 FOR PAID OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REFLECT TOTAL HOURS WORKED PER WEEK ON BEHALF OF MERIDIAN HEALTH; NOT SOLELY THe ORGANIZATIONs included in this return.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION DISCLOSURE	CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J	PART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS, JOHN K. LLOYD, JOHN GANTNER AND MARC H. LORY, WHO ARE PART OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM AT MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WORK FULL-TIME FOR MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM AND RECEIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION, AN ENTITY INCLUDED IN THIS GROUP FORM 990; FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO THE ENTIRE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FORM 990 REFLECTS THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITY AND OTHER INFORMATION OF CERTAIN AFFILIATES WITHIN THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS	CORE FORM, PART XI; QUESTION 9	OTHER INCREASE (DECREASE)IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE INCLUDE: - EQUITY TRANSFER TO MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION - $13,509,793; - OTHER CHANGES IN BENEFITS AND PLAN ASSETS - ($7,453,000); - CHANGE IN VALUE OF CASH FLOW HEDGE INSTRUMENT - $278,000; - BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MERGER - ($45,977,000); - BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER MERGER - ($13,083,428) - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS - $4,853,417.
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2	MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION IS THE LARGEST ENTITY OF THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM GROUP EXEMPTION RULING WHICH COMPRISES THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990. PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P., AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM, AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011; RESPECTIVELY. PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P. ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P. AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND AFFILIATES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011; RESPECTIVELY, INCLUDING THOSE ENTITIES INCLUDED IN THIS FORM 990. PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P. ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION, PARENTE RANDOLPH, L.L.C., AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM, AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. AND ITS CONTROLLED AFFILIATE HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011; RESPECTIVELY. PARENTE RANDOLPH, L.L.C. ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDITS OUTLINED HEREIN WITH RESPECT TO THE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES	PART VII	PART VII INCLUDES, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012, THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF EACH OF THE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990. IN ADDITION, PART VII INCLUDES THE REMAINING TOP FIVE HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES AMONGST ALL ENTITIES COMBINED AFTER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990. THESE MEMBERS ARE LISTED IN ORDER OF TRUSTEE, OFFICER, KEY EMPLOYEE, HIGHEST PAID AND FORMER MEMBER. OUTLINED BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY ORGANIZATION [* indicates the member serves on more than one board reported on this group return]: Meridian Hospitals Corporation: ------------------------------- -Peter Reinhart, Esq. (Chairperson) -Thomas J. Kononowitz (Vice Chairperson)* -Meredyth Armitage (Secretary)* -Alfred Schiavetti (Treasurer) -Marc H. Lory (President)* -Richard A. Amdur, Esq. (IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON) -Anthony T. Scardella, MD -Douglas W. Chudzik, MD -Frank Sharp, MD -Gregg Azcuy -Jeffrey Hager, DO -John D. Gumina, MD -John J. Flynn * -John K. Lloyd * -Joseph Mancini * -Joseph P. Lattanzi, MD* -K. George Younan, MD -Norman V. Buttaci -Peter S. Falvo, Jr., Esq. * -Raymond M. Masterson, MD -Roger Thompson, MD -Serena DiMaso, Esq. * -William Lawless, Ph.D. BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, A SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION, AND A SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IT IS GOVERNED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION. Meridian Health Realty Corporation: ----------------------------------- -Martin M. Barger, Esq. (Chairperson)* -Peter S. Falvo, Jr., Esq. (Vice Chairperson)* -Ronald Schrader (Secretary)* -Christopher Carton (Treasurer)* -John K. Lloyd (President)* -Barry Weshnak * -Edward R. McGlynn, Esq. * -John A. Giunco, Jr., Esq. * -Kenneth Fitzsimmons, Esq.* -Maurice Meyer III* -William Himelman, Esq. * SOCH PROPERTIES, INC. A SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION AND A SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IT IS GOVERNED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION. Meridian Home Care Services: ---------------------------- -Peter Raben (Chairperson)* -John Gantner (President)* -Salvatore Inciardi (Vice President and Secretary)* -Meredyth Armitage (Treasurer)* -Bernard Natelson * -Georgina E. Petillo * -Janice Sweeney * -John K. Lloyd * -Maris Lown * -Robert R. Stohrer * Health Innovations Unlimited: ----------------------------- -Peter Raben (Chairperson)* -John Gantner (President)* -Salvatore Inciardi (Vice President and Secretary)* -Meredyth Armitage (Treasurer)* -Bernard Natelson * -Georgina E. Petillo * -Janice Sweeney * -John K. Lloyd * -Maris Lown * -Robert R. Stohrer * Meridian Nursing & Rehabilitation: ---------------------------------- -William Himelman, Esq. (Chairperson)* -Edward R. McGlynn, Esq. (Vice Chairperson)* -Fern Esposito (Secretary/Treasurer) -John Gantner (President)* -Brian Roper, MD* -Marie G. Tambaro, CCRN BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC., AND A SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, IS GOVERNED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC. Meridian Practice Institute: ---------------------------- -Thomas J. Kononowitz (Chairperson)* -Marc H. Lory (Vice Chairperson)* -Carl M. Marchetti, MD (President) -Robert Palermo (Treasurer) -Alan Cabasso, MD (Secretary) -Barry Weshnak * -David Kountz, MD -Elliot Frank, MD -Jerome Vernick, MD -Mark G. Martens, MD -Steven G. Littleson * -Steven Kairys, MD Meridian Health Foundation: --------------------------- -Domenic M. DiPiero III (Chairperson)* -Peter Cancro (Vice Chairperson)* -Thomas J. Dolan (Treasurer)* -Serena DiMaso, Esq. (Secretary)* -David L. Flood (President)* -Andrew DeMaio, Esq.* -Barbara Ganz -Carol Stillwell * -Christian T. Koerner, MST, CPA, ABV* -Deborah Mathis * -Elizabeth A. Kelly* -Eric M. Kirsch, CFA * -John J. Flynn* -John K. Lloyd * -Karen T. O'Hare * -Kevin L. Buckelew* -Kristen S. Bunnell * -Lucy K. H. Kalian * -Martin F. Pfleger, Esq. * -Nancy Seidenstein -Philip L. Perricone* -Thomas J. Gravina * -William W. Wingard * Bayshore Community Hospital Foundation: --------------------------------------- -Serena DiMaso, Esq. (Chairperson)* -Martin F. Pfleger, Esq. (Vice Chairperson)* -Anderw J. DeMaio, Esq. (Treasurer)* -Barbara Ganz (Secretary)* -David L. Flood (President)* -Adrian M. Pristas, MD -Carol Stillwell* -Fern Esposito* -Gregory A. Buontempo -Janice Mitchell Vassar -John K. Lloyd* -Louis R. Czubachowski -Mollie Giamanco -Moon Choo -Nicholas R. Colisto -Philip J. Scaduto -Robert O'Donnell -Ross Zimmerman -Timothy Hogan* -Wendell Smith, Esq. -William Allingham Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation: -------------------------------------------------- -Peter Cancro (Chairperson)* -Eric M. Kirsch, CFA (Vice Chairperson)* -Philip L. Perricone (Treasurer)* -William W. Wingard (Secretary)* -David L. Flood (President)* -Anita Roselle -Barbara Brager -J. Scott Ferguson -Joanne Falcone -John A. Giunco, Jr., Esq. * -John K. Lloyd * -Karen A. Goldblatt -Richard M. Neibart, MD -Stephan C. Lowy -Steven G. Littleson * -T. Burt Barham -Thomas J. Kononowitz* -Vincent J. Puma -William C. Black -William S. Walsh Ocean Medical Center Foundation: -------------------------------- -Kevin L. Buckelew (Chairperson)* -Christian T. Koerner, MST, CPA, ABV (Vice Chairperson)* -Karen T. O'Hare (Treasurer)* -Elizabeth A. Kelly (Secretary)* -David L. Flood (President)* -Dale L. Wegener -Dean Q. Lin -Edward J. Dimon, Esq. -Holly R. Hubbell -James A. Clarke, MD -James A. Urner -John K. Lloyd * -Joseph Leone Introna -Nina Anuario -Richard A. Goldman -Robert A. Monaco, MD -Robert B. O'Brien, Jr. -Thomas J. Sexton -Thomas R. Lake, III MD -Vincent J. Vivona, DO, JD, FACP Riverview Medical Center Foundation: ------------------------------------ -Domenic M. DiPiero III (Chairperson)* -Thomas J. Gravina (Vice Chairperson)* -Kristen S. Bunnell (Treasurer)* -Lucy K. H. Kalian (Secretary)* -David L. Flood (President)* -Carol Stillwell * -Edward J. McKenna, Jr. -Elizabeth Moody Schmalz Ferguson -Howard M. Ross, MD -John K. Lloyd * -Joseph Albertelli -Lawrence W. Sykoff, EdD -Lore Macdonald -Margaret S. Riker -Nancy Mulheren -Peter T. Roselle -Phillipa G. Woodriffe, MD -Richard J. Saker -Steven M. Scopellite -Timothy J. Hogan -William J. Marraccini Southern Ocean Medical Center Foundation: ----------------------------------------- -Thomas J. Dolan (Chairperson)* -Joseph Mancini (Vice Chairperson)* -Joseph T. O'Donnell (Treasurer) -Deborah Mathis (Secretary)* -David L. Flood (President)* -Angela Ominski -Barbara Schmidt -David M. Nilsen -Joan M. Hart -John J. Flynn* -John K. Lloyd * -Joseph P. Coyle -Joseph P. Lattanzi, MD* -Judy Brophy -Marion A. Hergert -Michael Aaron, DO -Michael Bleiman, MD -Peter S. Goldman -Robert J. Simmons -Robert R. Stohrer * -Suzette Whiting -Vicki Malone
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION	ADDITIONS TO THE GROUP EXEMPTION	EFFECTIVE FOR 2012, THREE MERIDAIN HEALTH AFFILIATES RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) WERE ADDED TO THE MERIDIAN HEALTH GROUP EXEMPTION RULING VIA ITS ANNUAL GROUP EXEMPTION RULING UPDATE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IN SEPTEMBER 2012. THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED: - BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. - BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. ACCORDINGLY, THE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP 990. THESE ORGANIZATIONS FILED SEPARATE FORMS 990 FOR THE 2011 TAXABLE YEAR.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION	CORE FORM, PART X, BALANCE SHEET	PLEASE NOTE THE BEGINNING BALANCE SHEET IN CORE FORM, PART X, HAS BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE THE BEGINNING BALANCE SHEET OF THE THREE MERIDAIN HEALTH AFFILIATES THAT WERE ADDED TO THE MERIDIAN HEALTH GROUP EXEMPTION RULING VIA ITS ANNUAL GROUP EXEMPTION RULING UPDATE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IN SEPTEMBER 2012. THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED: - BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. - BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part I Form990ScheduleRPartI (3 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1	CityAddressUS/City	StateAddressUS/State	ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode	EINEIN	Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivities	Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileState	Total IncomeTotalIncome	EOY AssetsEOYAssets	Business Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1
SOCH PROPERTIES 1 LLC
1140 ROUTE 72 WEST	MANAHAWKIN	NJ	08050	331035243	REAL ESTATE	NJ	969980	3719710	SOCH PROP
SOCH PROPERTIES 3 CLOCK BLD LLC
1140 ROUTE 72 WEST	MANAHAWKIN	NJ	08050	510538953	REAL ESTATE	NJ	212978	1613796	SOCH PROP
SOCH PROPERTIES 2 LLC
1140 ROUTE 72 WEST	MANAHAWKIN	NJ	08050	260838981	REAL ESTATE	NJ	98946	715779	SOCH PROP

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (12 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1	CityAddressUS/City	StateAddressUS/State	ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode	EINEIN	Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivities	Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileState	Exempt Code SectionExemptCodeSection	Public Charity StatusPublicCharityStatus	Business Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1	Controlled OrgControlledOrg
MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	223474145	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	NA	false
MERIDIAN SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PC
1945 STATE ROUTE 33	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	061755228	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false
MERIDIAN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES PC
1945 STATE ROUTE 33	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	061755230	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false
MERIDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC
1945 STATE ROUTE 33	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	061755233	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false
NORTHERN OCEAN CTY MEDICAL ASSOC PC
1945 STATE ROUTE 33	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	141981653	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false
NORTHERN MONMOUTH CTY MED ASSOC PC
1945 STATE ROUTE 33	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	141981647	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false
MERIDIAN TRAUMA ASSOCIATES PC
1945 STATE ROUTE 33	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	141981651	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false
MERIDIAN OBST & GYN ASSOCIATES PC
1945 STATE ROUTE 33	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	061755239	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false
MERIDIAN PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOC PC
1200 JUMPING BROOK ROAD BLDG 5 S	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	770720131	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false
SHORE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC
425 JACK MARTIN BLVD	BRICK	NJ	08724	223274755	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MHC	true
SOMC MEDICAL GROUP PC
1140 RT 72 WEST	MANAHAWKIN	NJ	08050	271412183	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false
MERIDIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PC
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	272377326	HEALTH SVCS.	NJ	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	MH SYSTEM	false

Form990 Schedule R Part III Form990ScheduleRPartIII

Name Of Related Org NameOfRelatedOrg

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	COASTAL CO-OP OF NJ	BusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

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Address Line1	1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY	AddressLine1
City	NEPTUNE	City
State	NJ	State
ZIP Code	07753	ZIPCode

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EIN	223603146	EIN
Primary Activity	PURCHASING	PrimaryActivity
Legal Domicile State	NJ	LegalDomicileState

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	MHC	BusinessNameLine1

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Disproportionate Allocations	false	DisproportionateAllocations
Code V	$0	CodeVAmount
General Or Managing Partner	false	GeneralOrManagingPartner

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV (9 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1	CityAddressUS/City	StateAddressUS/State	ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode	EINEIN	Primary ActivityPrimaryActivity	Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileState	Business Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1	Type Of EntityTypeOfEntity	Controlled OrgControlledOrg	Address Line1AddressForeign/AddressLine1	CityAddressForeign/City	Province Or StateAddressForeign/ProvinceOrState	CountryAddressForeign/Country	Postal CodeAddressForeign/PostalCode	Legal Domicile Foreign CountryLegalDomicileForeignCountry	Direct Controlling Entity NADirectControllingEntityNA
ASSISTED LIVING AT COLTS NECK INC
3349 HIGHWAY 138 BLDG C SUITE A	WALL	NJ	07719	222567119	HEALTHCARE SVCS	NJ	NA	C CORP.	false
MERIDIAN HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	222519699	HEALTHCARE SVCS	NJ	NA	C CORP.	false
MERIDIAN HEALTHWARES BRICK
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	223571926	HEALTHCARE SVCS	NJ	NA	C CORP.	false
MERIDIAN HEALTHWARES WEST LONG BRANCH
1350 CAMPUS PARKWAY	NEPTUNE	NJ	07753	223571931	HEALTHCARE SVCS	NJ	NA	C CORP.	false
COASTAL MEDICAL INSURANCE LTD
				980166769	FINANCIAL VEHICLE		NA	FOREIGN CORP.	false	44 CHURCH STREET 3RD FLOOR	HAMILTON	BERMUDA	BD	HA 12	BD
COMPASS HEALTHCARE INC
1140 ROUTE 72 WEST	MANAHAWKIN	NJ	08050	223357958	HEALTHCARE SVCS	NJ		C CORP.	false							N/A
BAYSHORE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT CORP
727 NO BEERS ST	HOLMDEL	NJ	07733	222550716	HEALTHCARE SVCS	NJ		C CORP.	false							N/A
HCMC INC
PO BOX 176	HOLMDEL	NJ	07733	222620595	HEALTHCARE SVCS	NJ		C CORP.	false							N/A
BAYSHORE CENTER FOR REHAB & PHYS THERAPY
1 BETHANY ROAD SUITE 43	HAZLET	NJ	07730	223116637	INACTIVE	NJ		C CORP.	false							N/A

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties	false	ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org	true	GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org	true	GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org	false	LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org	false	LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Dividends Related Organization	false	DividendsRelatedOrganization
Sale Of Assets To Other Org	false	SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org	false	PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets	false	ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs	true	RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs	true	RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs	true	PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs	true	PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities	false	SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees	true	SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org	true	ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org	true	ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org	true	OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org	true	OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Form990 Schedule R Part VII Form990ScheduleRPartVII (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN GROUP EXEMPTION	SCHEDULE R; GROUP EXEMPTION	OUTLINED BELOW IS A LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED AS SUBORDINATES IN THE MERIDIAN HEALTH SYSTEM GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990. - MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION (FEID: 22-3471515) - BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (FEID: 21-0744668) - MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION, INC. (FEID: 52-1772578) - BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. (FEID: 22-2715789) - MERIDIAN HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. (FEID: 22-2731440) - HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC. (FEID: 22-2581430) - MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC. (FEID: 30-0107825) - JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (FEID: 22-2342452) - RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (FEID: 22-2333524) - OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (FEID: 22-2361311) - SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (FEID: 22-2666099) - BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. (FEID: 22-2367109) - MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION (FEID: 22-3200147) - SOCH PROPERTIES, INC. (FEID: 22-3846197) - MERIDIAN PRACTICE INSTITUTE, INC. (FEID: 06-1755235)
TRANSACTIONS WITH REALTED ORGANIZATIONS	SCHDULE R, PART V	MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION AND CERTAIN OF ITS AFFILIATES ROUTINELY PAY EXPENSES FOR VARIOUS AFFILIATES WITHIN MERIDIAN HEALTH IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS, INCLUDING THIS ORGANIZATION. THESE RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ARE RECORDED ON THE REVENUE/EXPENSE AND BALANCE SHEET STATEMENTS OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND ITS AFFILIATES. THESE ENTITIES WORK TOGETHER TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY ARE SITUATED.