SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER (EIN 22-1487350)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-11-15
IRS object ID
201333199349303248
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Mission DescriptionTHE MISSION AT SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY TO OUR REGION IN A PATIENT-FIRST ENVIRONMENT. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O.MissionDescription
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DescriptionSOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER'S OPERATING ROOM SUPPORTS BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROCEDURES AND PERFORMS MORE THAN 7,500 SURGERIES EACH YEAR. THERE ARE 14 OPERATING SUITES. ALL FEATURE HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL CAMERAS AND THE LATEST AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNOLOGIES USED FOR CONVENTIONAL, LAPAROSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC SURGERIES. OUR OR NURSES ARE CERTIFIED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPECIALTIES AND OFFER THE BEST CARE AND EXPERTISE IN THEIR FIELD. IN 2008 A CLINICAL TRIAL WAS LAUNCHED FOR PATIENTS WITH SPINAL STENOSIS. THE TRIAL OFFERS, FOR PATIENTS WHO FIT THE CRITERIA, AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SURGERY THAT COULD IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND MOBILITY. OTHER SURGICAL ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDED NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROLOGICAL CASES, WHICH PROMOTE MORE ACCURACY AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING TISSUES. THE MEDICAL CENTER ALSO OFFERS THE LATEST "STATE-OF-THE-ART" TECHNOLOGY FOR SINUS SURGERY. IN ADDITION, THE ORTHOPEDICS DEPARTMENT WAS HONORED AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2009 AND 2010 HEALTHGRADES ORTHOPEDIC EXCELLENCE AWARD, WHICH RANKED ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY SERVICES AMONG THE TOP 5% OF HOSPITALS IN THE NATION FOR OVERALL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY. THE JOINT SURGERY INSTITUTE AT SMC IS UNDERWAY AND OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO PATIENTS LOOKING TO HAVE JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CARE, EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM THE PRE-OPERATIVE ADMISSION PHASE ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO DISCHARGE AND REHABILITATION. THE ROBOTICS PROGRAM AT SMC HAS THE LATEST IN MIS ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY. THE SPECIALLY TRAINED OR STAFF OF THE ROBOTIC TEAM BEGAN CARING FOR THEIR FIRST PATIENTS IN THE BEGINNING OF JUNE 2010. THE SMC GI CENTER IS ALSO STAFFED BY SPECIALLY TRAINED NURSES WHO ARE CERTIFIED IN GASTROENTEROLOGY AND ARE PART OF A COLLABORATIVE PERIOPERATIVE TEAM WORKING WITH THE PHYSICIANS TO MAKE THE PATIENT'S EXPERIENCE A SAFE AND PLEASANT VISIT. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER HAS RECEIVED THE JOINT COMMISSION'S GOLD SEAL OF APPROVAL FOR TOTAL KNEE AND TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY. THE MEDICAL CENTER HAS ALSO BEEN HONORED WITH THE 2011 HEALTHGRADES ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY EXCELLENCE AWARD, RANKING IN THE TOP 10 PERCENT IN THE NATION FOR ORTHOPEDIC CARE. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O.Description

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DescriptionThe Somerset Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Department provides twenty-four hour/seven day a week services and performs invasive cardiovascular and radiological diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to meet the needs of the community. All patients referred to the Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures will have their procedure performed regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, pre-existing medical condition, physical or mental handicap, insurance status, economic status or ability to pay for medical services. The physician and staff strive for optimal patient safety and optimal data collection within the framework of the procedures performed. The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory cooperateS with other departments/care settings of Somerset Medical Center and with members of the outside medical community in providing quality patient care. In general, adult patients (18 years and older) with clinical indications for procedures approved are to be candidates for admission. Adult procedures which may be done in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory include, but are not limited to the following: - Right heart catheterization - Left heart catheterization - Angiogram of coronary arteries and bypass grafts - Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) - Pericardiocentesis - Intra Coronary and Peripheral administration of thrombolytic agents - Temporary and Permanent Pacemaker insertion - Intra-aortic balloon pump insertion (IABP) - Peripheral angiograms and interventional procedures - Mobile Nurse PICC Team Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory cases are scheduled from 6:30 AM until 5:30 PM Monday through Friday. Emergency service is provided seven days a week, 24 hours a day by on-call staff. The Lab performs over 1,500 procedures annually. In 2011 93% of all patients experiencing an ST elevation myocardial infarction (Heart Attack) received an angioplasty in under 90 minutes. Also in 2011 Patient satisfaction scores were in the 99% for 3 quarters. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O.Description

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DescriptionTHE MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH (MCH) DEPARTMENT AT SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING THE TOTAL WELLBEING OF THE FAMILY UNIT BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER DELIVERY. OUR LEVEL II NURSERY ALSO CAN PROVIDE CARE TO OUR INFANTS WHO REQUIRE CLOSE OBSERVATION, MONITORING AND INTERVENTIONS. THE MCH CONSISTS OF SEVERAL UNITS THAT COMPLIMENT DIFFERENT AREAS OF CARE FOR OUR CHILDBEARING FAMILIES AND THEIR LOVED ONES. OUR MATERNITY COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF CHILDBIRTH, BREASTFEEDING, PARENTING, SIBLING AND GRANDPARENT CLASSES. LABOR AND DELIVERY PROVIDES EXPERT CLINICAL SUPPORT FOR OUR LABORING CLIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSIS AND CONDITIONS ADHERING TO CRITERIA FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE. WE OFFER 24 HOUR IN HOUSE PHYSICIAN COVERAGE FOR OBSTETRICS, NEONATOLOGY AND ANESTHESIA. POST-PARTUM CARE IS PROVIDED IN OUR PRIVATE ROOMS. MCH HAS MET OR EXCEEDED ALL QUALITY BENCHMARKS FOR FALLS, INFECTION, AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. OUR DEPARTMENT ALSO HAS 65% OF NURSES NATIONALLY CERTIFIED IN THEIR SPECIALTY. THE CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE OF BEST PRACTICE AND THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH OUR PHYSICIANS DRAMATICALLY REDUCED ELECTIVE INDUCTIONS BELOW 39 WEEKS. THIS REDUCTION WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE LEAP FROG ORGANIZATION AND CONTRIBUTED TO SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER'S LEAP FROG DESIGNATION. MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH WAS RECOGNIZED IN 2012 AS DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, TEAM WORK AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O.Description
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Financial Statement BothXFinancialStatementBoth
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Federal Grant Audit RequiredtrueFederalGrantAuditRequired
Federal Grant Audit PerformedtrueFederalGrantAuditPerformed

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Hospital170b1 AiiiXHospital170b1Aiii

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

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Contributor NumberRESTRICTEDContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Aggregate ContributionsRESTRICTEDAggregateContributions

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Org Belongs To Affiliated GroupXOrgBelongsToAffiliatedGroup
Total Grassroots LobbyingTotalGrassrootsLobbying

Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbying

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Totals23662FilingOrganizationsTotals
Affiliated Group Totals23622AffiliatedGroupTotals

Total Lobbying Expenditures TotalLobbyingExpenditures

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Affiliated Group Totals23622AffiliatedGroupTotals

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Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures TotalExemptPurposeExpenditures

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Totals256676393FilingOrganizationsTotals
Affiliated Group Totals259246858AffiliatedGroupTotals

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Affiliated Group Totals1000000AffiliatedGroupTotals

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Affiliated Group Totals250000AffiliatedGroupTotals
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non TxTotLobbyingGrassrootMinusNonTx
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying NontxTotLobbyExpendMnsLobbyingNontx

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount2 LobbyingNontaxableAmount2

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus31000000CurrentYearMinus3
Current Year Minus21000000CurrentYearMinus2
Current Year Minus11000000CurrentYearMinus1
Current Year1000000CurrentYear
Total4000000Total
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Lobbying Ceiling$6,000,000LobbyingCeilingAmount

Total Lobbying Expenditures2 TotalLobbyingExpenditures2

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3194678CurrentYearMinus3
Current Year Minus214134CurrentYearMinus2
Current Year Minus125105CurrentYearMinus1
Current Year23662CurrentYear
Total257579Total

Grassroots Nontaxable Amount2 GrassrootsNontaxableAmount2

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3250000CurrentYearMinus3
Current Year Minus2250000CurrentYearMinus2
Current Year Minus1250000CurrentYearMinus1
Current Year250000CurrentYear
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grassroots Ceiling$1,500,000GrassrootsCeilingAmount

Grassroots Lobbying Expenditures GrassrootsLobbyingExpenditures

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year0CurrentYear
Total0Total

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Art Public Exhibition AmtsArtPublicExhibitionAmts
Held Works Of Art AmtsHeldWorksOfArtAmts

Current Year CurrentYear

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Beginning Of Year Balance4778675BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions1784136Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses-270842InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
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End Of Year Balance3057824EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Contributions969553Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses787270InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures657215OtherExpenditures
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Contributions1798795Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses-920605InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Contributions3045098Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses162277InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Contributions3119689Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses-334396InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Term Endowment EOY Balance0.62720TermEndowmentEOYBalance
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Endowments Held By Related OrgsfalseEndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs

Land Land

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis1347062OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Book Value1347062BookValue

Buildings Buildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis146416511OtherCostOrOtherBasis
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Book Value94907681BookValue

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Book Value2483125BookValue

Equipment Equipment

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Book Value24891214BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings131450580TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelated (8 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValueMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuation
TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION2638555F
LIMITED USE11462360F
LIMITED USE1982162F
CORPORATE BONDS; LIMITED USE768265F
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS1080895F
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS0F
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Program Related48453479TotalOfBookValueProgramRelated
Federal Income Tax Liability0FederalIncomeTaxLiability

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (4 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
OTHER LIABILITIES$3,390,398
SETTLEMENTS; CURRENT$1,512,901
SETTLEMENTS; NON-CURRENT$5,466,712
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY$30,042,052
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Footnote In Part XIIIXFootnoteInPartXIII
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Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ENDOWMENT FUNDSSCHEDULE D, PART V, QUESTION 4RESTRICTED FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS AFFILIATES.
FIN 48 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTE DISCLOSURESCHEDULE D; PART XAN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011; RESPECTIVELY. THE FOLLOWING FOOTNOTE IS INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S 2012 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT REPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: THE MEDICAL CENTER FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF THE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THE GUIDANCE CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN A COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION 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 HAS BEEN MET. THE GUIDANCE ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON DE-RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, AND DISCLOSURE. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ADOPTION OF THE GUIDANCE DID NOT HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

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Charity Care PolicytrueCharityCarePolicy
Written PolicytrueWrittenPolicy
Policy Applied To All HospitalsXPolicyAppliedToAllHospitals
FPG Reference Free CaretrueFPGReferenceFreeCare
Pcent100XPcent100
FPG Reference Discounted CaretrueFPGReferenceDiscountedCare
Pcent300XPcent300
Free Disc Care Medically IndigenttrueFreeDiscCareMedicallyIndigent
Amounts Budgeted For Charity CarefalseAmountsBudgetedForCharityCare
Annual Community Benefit ReporttrueAnnualCommunityBenefitReport
Report Publically AvailabletrueReportPublicallyAvailable

Charity Care At Cost CharityCareAtCost

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense11718919TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue3247828DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense8471091NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.03300PercentOfTotalExpense

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaid

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expense13222245TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue8046030DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense5176215NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.02020PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Charity Care TotalCharityCare

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Direct Offsetting Revenue11293858DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense13647306NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.05320PercentOfTotalExpense

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServices

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Direct Offsetting Revenue64441DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense629290NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.00250PercentOfTotalExpense

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Net Community Benefit Expense1427506NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense0.00570PercentOfTotalExpense

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServices

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Direct Offsetting Revenue417035DirectOffsettingRevenue
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Percent Of Total Expense0.00060PercentOfTotalExpense

Research Research

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Percent Of Total Expense0.00050PercentOfTotalExpense

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributions

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefits

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefits

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense ReportedtrueBadDebtExpenseReported
Bad Debt Expense$6,916,468BadDebtExpenseAmount
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Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-12025531MedicareSurplusOrShortfall

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsed

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cost To Charge RatioXCostToChargeRatio
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicytrueWrittenDebtCollectionPolicy
Provision For Charity CaretrueProvisionForCharityCare
Number Of Hospital Facilities1NumberOfHospitalFacilities

Form990 Schedule H Part V Section A Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Name Name

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTERBusinessNameLine1

Address Address

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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StateNJState
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Form990 Schedule H Part V Section B Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionB

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Form990 Schedule H Part V Section C Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Other Facilities OtherFacilities (7 entries)

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THE STEEPLECHASE CANCER CENTER
30 REHILL AVENUESOMERVILLENJ08876ONCOLOGY SERVICES
SLEEP FOR LIFE CENTER
331 ROUTE 206HILLSBOROUGHNJ08844SLEEP TESTING
SMC SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND REHAB CENTER
TD BANK BALLPARK 1 PATRIOTS PARKBRIDGEWATERNJ08807PHYSICAL THERAPY; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & WELLNESS TRAINING
SMC SPORTS INSTITUTE - PRINCETON
743 ALEXANDER ROAD SUITE 2PRINCETONNJ08540PHYSICAL THERAPY; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
SMC SPORTS INSTITUTE - FLEMINGTON
361 STATE ROUTE 31 BLDG C STE 804FLEMINGTONNJ08822PHYSICAL THERAPY; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
SMC LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGY DUNELLEN
760 BOUND BROOK ROAD SUITE BDUNELLENNJ08812LABORATORY, RADIOLOGY
SMC SPORTS INSTITUTE - HILLSBOROUGH
1 JILL COURT BLDG 16 SUITE 20PRINCETONNJ08540PHYSICAL THERPAY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Form990 Schedule H Part VI Form990ScheduleHPartVI (18 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ELIGIBILITY FOR DISCOUNTED CARESCHEDULE H, PART I; QUESTION 3CTHE INCOME BASED CRITERIA USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY IS PER NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 10:52 SUB CHAPTERS 11, 12 AND 13, AND BASED UPON THE 2012 FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES ("FPG") (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES). FPG ARE INCLUDED IN THE CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR CHARITY AND DISCOUNTED CARE.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTSCHEDULE H, PART I; QUESTION 6ANOT APPLICABLE.
SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICESSCHEDULE H, PART I; QUESTION 7GNO COSTS RELATING TO SUBSIDIZED HEALTHCARE SERVICES ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY PHYSICIAN CLINICS.
CHARITY CARE AND CERTAIN OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFIT COSTSCHEDULE H, PART I; QUESTION 7WORKSHEET 2 WAS USED FOR THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO.
COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIESSCHEDULE H, PART IICOMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THIS ORGANIZATION IMPROVE THE MEDICAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES IN OUR CARE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SERVICE ON STATE AND REGIONAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEES AND BOARDS, VOLUNTEERISM WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT ADVOCACY GROUPS, AND PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH CONCERNS. THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, CONDUCTS COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS AND HOLDS HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS AND OUTREACH SESSIONS FOR ITS PATIENTS AND FOR COMMUNITY PROVIDERS. PRESENTATIONS ARE PROVIDED BY PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
BAD DEBT EXPENSESCHEDULE H, PART III; QUESTION 4BAD DEBT EXPENSE WAS CALCULATED USING THE PROVIDER'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PREPARES AND ISSUES AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ATTACHED TEXT WAS OBTAINED FROM THE FOOTNOTES TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, PATIENTS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, PATIENTS ARE REPORTED AT NET REALIZABLE VALUE. ACCOUNTS ARE WRITTEN OFF WHEN THEY ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE BASED UPON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS. IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, THE MEDICAL CENTER ANALYZES ITS PAST HISTORY AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYOR SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS. FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE, THE MEDICAL CENTER ANALYZES CONTRACTUAL AMOUNTS DUE AND PROVIDES AN ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS, IF NECESSARY. FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-PAY PATIENTS (WHICH INCLUDES BOTH PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE AND INSURED PATIENTS WITH DEDUCTIBLE AND COPAYMENT BALANCES), THE MEDICAL CENTER RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IN THE PERIOD OF SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF ITS PAST EXPERIENCE, WHICH INDICATES THAT MANY PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY THE PORTION OF THEIR BILL FOR WHICH THEY ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE BILLED RATES AND THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY COLLECTED AFTER ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED IS CHARGED OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. THE MEDICAL CENTER'S ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS FOR SELF-PAY PATIENTS DECREASED TO 81% OF SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AT DECEMBER 31, 2012, FROM 90% OF SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AT DECEMBER 31, 2011. IN ADDITION, THE MEDICAL CENTER'S SELF-PAY ACCOUNT WRITEOFFS (NET OF RECOVERIES) DECREASED TO $3,157,596 IN 2012 FROM $5,065,064 IN 2011. THE DECREASES WERE PRIMARILY THE RESULT OF A CHANGE IN THE AMOUNT WRITTEN OFF FOR CO-PAYMENTS ON OUTPATIENT VISITS AND TREATMENTS. THE MEDICAL CENTER HAS NOT CHANGED ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IN 2012 OR 2011. THE MEDICAL CENTER DOES NOT MAINTAIN A MATERIAL ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS FROM THIRD-PARTY PAYORS, NOR DID IT HAVE SIGNIFICANT WRITE-OFFS FROM THIRD-PARTY PAYORS. CHARITY CARE THE MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER ITS PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ITS ESTABLISHED RATES. BECAUSE THE MEDICAL CENTER DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTIONS OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS CHARITY CARE, THEY ARE NOT REPORTED AS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUES. THE MEDICAL CENTER MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE IT PROVIDES. THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF PROVIDING CHARITY CARE ARE BASED UPON THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE SPECIFIC CHARITY CARE SERVICES PROVIDED. THE LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE PROVIDED BY THE MEDICAL CENTER AMOUNTED TO APPROXIMATELY $9,696,000 IN 2012 AND $9,168,000 IN 2011. THE NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SUBSIDY FUND WAS ESTABLISHED FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF CHARITY CARE PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS STATEWIDE. NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUES INCLUDE SUBSIDY AMOUNTS OF APPROXIMATELY $3,602,000 IN 2012 AND $3,520,000 IN 2011.
COMMUNITY BENEFITSCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION B; QUESTION 8MEDICARE 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 INDIVIDUAL'S 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). THE ORGANIZATION IS RECOGNIZED AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO DEFINITION IN THE TAX CODE FOR THE TERM "CHARITABLE" A REGULATION PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY PROVIDES SOME GUIDANCE AND STATES THAT "[T]HE TERM CHARITABLE IS USED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) IN ITS GENERALLY ACCEPTED LEGAL SENSE," AND PROVIDES EXAMPLES OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF THE POOR OR UNPRIVILEGED; THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE; AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, RELIGION, AND SCIENCE. NOTE IT DOES NOT EXPLICITLY ADDRESS THE ACTIVITIES OF HOSPITALS. IN THE ABSENCE OF EXPLICIT STATUTORY OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS APPLYING THE TERM "CHARITABLE" TO HOSPITALS, IT HAS BEEN LEFT TO THE IRS TO DETERMINE THE CRITERIA HOSPITALS MUST MEET TO QUALIFY AS IRC 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORIGINAL STANDARD WAS KNOWN AS THE CHARITY CARE STANDARD. THIS STANDARD WAS REPLACED BY THE IRS WITH THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD WHICH IS THE CURRENT STANDARD. CHARITY CARE STANDARD IN 1956, THE IRS ISSUED REVENUE RULING 56-185, WHICH ADDRESSED THE REQUIREMENTS HOSPITALS NEEDED TO MEET IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR IRC 501(C)(3) STATUS. ONE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS IS KNOWN AS THE "CHARITY CARE STANDARD." UNDER THE STANDARD, A HOSPITAL HAD TO PROVIDE, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS FINANCIAL ABILITY, FREE OR REDUCED-COST CARE TO PATIENTS UNABLE TO PAY FOR IT. A HOSPITAL THAT EXPECTED FULL PAYMENT DID NOT, ACCORDING TO THE RULING, PROVIDE CHARITY CARE BASED ON THE FACT THAT SOME PATIENTS ULTIMATELY FAILED TO PAY. THE RULING EMPHASIZED THAT A LOW LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE DID NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT A HOSPITAL HAD FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT SINCE THAT LEVEL COULD REFLECT ITS FINANCIAL ABILITY TO PROVIDE SUCH CARE. THE RULING ALSO NOTED THAT PUBLICLY SUPPORTED COMMUNITY HOSPITALS WOULD NORMALLY QUALIFY AS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BECAUSE THEY SERVE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND A LOW LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE WOULD NOT AFFECT A HOSPITAL'S EXEMPT STATUS IF IT WAS DUE TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY'S LACK OF CHARITABLE DEMANDS. COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD IN 1969, THE IRS ISSUED REVENUE RULING 69-545, WHICH "REMOVE[D]" FROM REVENUE RULING 56-185 "THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CARING FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT RATES BELOW COST." UNDER THE STANDARD DEVELOPED IN REVENUE RULING 69-545, WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE "COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD," HOSPITALS ARE JUDGED ON WHETHER THEY PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF A BROAD CLASS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE RULING INVOLVED A HOSPITAL THAT ONLY ADMITTED INDIVIDUALS WHO COULD PAY FOR THE SERVICES (BY THEMSELVES, PRIVATE INSURANCE, OR PUBLIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE), BUT OPERATED A FULL-TIME EMERGENCY ROOM THAT WAS OPEN TO EVERYONE. THE IRS RULED THAT THE HOSPITAL QUALIFIED AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION BECAUSE IT PROMOTED THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE IN ITS COMMUNITY. THE IRS REASONED THAT BECAUSE THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH WAS A CHARITABLE PURPOSE ACCORDING TO THE GENERAL LAW OF CHARITY, IT FELL WITHIN THE "GENERALLY ACCEPTED LEGAL SENSE" OF THE TERM "CHARITABLE," AS REQUIRED BY TREAS. REG. 1.501(C)(3)-1(D)(2). THE IRS RULING STATED THAT THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH, LIKE THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND RELIGION, IS ONE OF THE PURPOSES IN THE GENERAL LAW OF CHARITY THAT IS DEEMED BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE EVEN THOUGH THE CLASS OF BENEFICIARIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A DIRECT BENEFIT FROM ITS ACTIVITIES DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS INDIGENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDED THAT THE CLASS IS NOT SO SMALL THAT ITS RELIEF IS NOT OF BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY. THE IRS CONCLUDED THAT THE HOSPITAL WAS "PROMOTING THE HEALTH OF A CLASS OF PERSONS THAT IS BROAD ENOUGH TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY" BECAUSE ITS EMERGENCY ROOM WAS OPEN TO ALL AND IT PROVIDED CARE TO EVERYONE WHO COULD PAY, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT. OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HOSPITAL THAT THE IRS HIGHLIGHTED INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: ITS SURPLUS FUNDS WERE USED TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE, EXPAND HOSPITAL FACILITIES, AND ADVANCE MEDICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH; IT WAS CONTROLLED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT CONSISTED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS; AND HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES WERE AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENTS AND BAD DEBT ARE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND ASSOCIATED COSTS SHOULD BE INCLUDABLE ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S ("AHA") POSITION IS THAT MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENTS (SHORTFALL) AND BAD DEBT ARE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND THUS INCLUDABLE ON THE FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. THIS ORGANIZATION AGREES WITH THE AHA POSITION. AS OUTLINED IN THE AHA LETTER TO THE IRS DATED AUGUST 21, 2007 WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRST PUBLISHED DRAFT OF THE NEW FORM 990 AND SCHEDULE H, THE AHA FELT THAT THE IRS SHOULD INCORPORATE THE FULL VALUE OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE BY COUNTING MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENTS (SHORTFALL) AS QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: - PROVIDING CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND SERVING MEDICARE PATIENTS IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD. - MEDICARE, LIKE MEDICAID, DOES NOT PAY THE FULL COST OF CARE. RECENTLY, MEDICARE REIMBURSES HOSPITALS ONLY 92 CENTS FOR EVERY DOLLAR THEY SPEND TO TAKE CARE OF MEDICARE PATIENTS. THE MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION ("MEDPAC") IN ITS MARCH 2007 REPORT TO CONGRESS CAUTIONED THAT UNDERPAYMENT WILL GET EVEN WORSE, WITH MARGINS REACHING A 10-YEAR LOW AT NEGATIVE 5.4 PERCENT. - MANY MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, LIKE THEIR MEDICAID COUNTERPARTS, ARE POOR. MORE THAN 46 PERCENT OF MEDICARE SPENDING IS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHOSE INCOME IS BELOW 200 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. MANY OF THOSE MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID -- SO CALLED "DUAL ELIGIBLES." THERE IS EVERY COMPELLING PUBLIC POLICY REASON TO TREAT MEDICARE AND MEDICAID UNDERPAYMENTS SIMILARLY FOR PURPOSES OF A HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND INCLUDE THESE COSTS ON FORM 990, SCHEDULE H, PART I. MEDICARE UNDERPAYMENT MUST BE SHOULDERED BY THE HOSPITAL IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TREATING THE COMMUNITY'S ELDERLY AND POOR. THESE UNDERPAYMENTS REPRESENT A REAL COST OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND SHOULD COUNT AS A QUANTIFIABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT. BOTH THE AHA AND THIS ORGANIZATION ALSO 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." - THE REPORT ALSO NOTED THAT 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. AS A RESULT, ROUGHLY 40% OF BAD DEBT IS PENDING CHARITY CARE. - 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 GENERAL
COLLECTION POLICYSCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION B; QUESTION 9BACCOUNTS CONSIDERED TO BE CHARITY CARE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE, BUT RATHER, ACCOUNTED FOR AS AN ALLOWANCE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO TREAT ALL PATIENTS EQUALLY REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE AND THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. FOR ACCOUNTS DETERMINED TO BE "SELF-PAY" AND/OR ACCOUNTS WITH BALANCE AFTER PRIMARY INSURANCE PAYMENTS, THE COLLECTION POLICY REQUIRES: A MINIMUM OF ONE PRE-COLLECTION LETTER, TELEPHONE CONTACT FOR ANY ACCOUNT OVER $500 OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR SUPERVISOR. THE FACILITY ALSO HAS A CHARITY CARE ACCESS POLICY TO ASSURE PATIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH CHARITY CARE ASSISTANCE DETERMINED BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. IT IS THE POLICY TO INFORM ALL PATIENTS DEEMED SELF-PAY OF THE APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. PATIENTS APPLYING FOR CHARITY CARE ASSISTANCE WILL BE FINANCIALLY SCREENED BY A RESOURCE ADVISOR TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY ACCORDING TO STATE AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES AND WILL BE INFORMED OF DOCUMENTATION NEED TO COMPLETE A CHARITY CARE APPLICATION. PATIENTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CHARITY CARE WILL BE FINANCIALLY COUNSELED FOR ALL OTHER OPTIONS. QUALIFIED PATIENTS WILL BE REFERRED TO ALL APPROPRIATE AGENCIES OR PROGRAMS TO MEET OTHER FINANCIAL NEEDS. AT THE TIME OF THE PATIENT VISIT AND PART OF THE REGISTRATION PROCESS AT THE FACILITY, THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS: - FINANCIAL COUNSELING FOR POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING MEDICAID AND SSI; - FINANCIAL COUNSELING FOR POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL CARE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND, - FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDING: 1. CASH/CREDIT CARD (AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER, VISA, MASTERCARD), 2. LOW INTEREST LOAN PROGRAM, OR 3. FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE OPTIONS, THE FACILITY HAS ESTABLISHED A SELF-PAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR OUR UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID OR THE NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL CARE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE SELF-PAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RATES ARE REFLECTIVE OF MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT, AS REFERRED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
FACILITY INFORMATIONSCHEDULE H, PART V; SECTION B, QUESTIONS 1J, 3, 4, 5C, 6I & 7NOT APPLICABLE.
FACILITY INFORMATIONSCHEDULE H,PART V,SECTION B,QUESTIONS 11,12H,14G,16E,17E,18E,19C,19D,21&22NOT APPLICABLE.
FACILITY INFORMATIONSCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, QUESTION 20DTHE FACILITY USES THE MEDICAID RATE AS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT CAN BE CHARGED TO FAP-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE.
NEEDS ASSESSMENTSCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 2THIS ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF KEY FACTOR INFORMATION ANNUALLY WHICH INCLUDES: A REVIEW OF HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION OF ITS SERVICE AREA POPULATION BY SERVICES (UROLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, OBSTETRICS, ETC.) FOR DETERMINING INCREASED OR DECREASED HEALTH NEEDS; HEALTHCARE SERVICE ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS (BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT); ASSESSMENTS OF LOCAL DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION; AND, A REVIEW OF HEALTH STATUS/NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND STUDIES CONDUCTED BY EXTERNAL PARTIES HEALTH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST OF NEW JERSEY, UNITED WAY OF SOMERSET COUNTY, GREATER SOMERSET PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNERSHIP AND THE SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION. THIS ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS AN EXTENSIVE SERVICE AREA POPULATION NEED STUDY EVERY THREE TO FIVE YEARS. SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ARE ASKED TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN SERVICE. THESE REVIEWS INFORM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE EXECUTIVE TEAM OF SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER TO ASSURE RESPONSIVENESS TO IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THIS ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS TO PLAN AND DISCUSS HEALTH NEEDS OF THE POPULATION. ONE FORUM IS A MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HEALTHIER SOMERSET COALITION HOSTED BY THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WITH REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL POLITICIANS, LOCAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, EMERGENCY HEALTH PROVIDERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH LEADER.
PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCESCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 3CHARITY CARE SIGNS ARE POSTED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, MAINLY IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS. SIGNS ARE POSTED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. ALL PATIENTS DEEMED SELF PAY OR THOSE WHO REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE SCREENED FOR FINANCIAL NEED BY A RESOURCE ADVISOR ACCORDING TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND REFERRED TO APPROPRIATE AGENCIES OR PROGRAMS.
COMMUNITY INFORMATIONSCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 4THIS ORGANIZATION IS IN A DIVERSE SUBURBAN LOCATION SERVING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES RANGING FROM SMALL INNER CITY COMMUNITIES IN THE CENTRAL REGION TO MORE AFFLUENT SUBURBAN AREAS IN THE NORTHERN REGION. THIS ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN NEW JERSEY IN SOMERSET COUNTY. THIS ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO SERVICE FOR ITS COMMUNITIES AND SERVES BOTH INNER CITY AND SUBURBAN AREAS. ABOUT 24.8% OF ITS INPATIENTS ARE OF MINORITY RACE/ETHNICITY. IN ADDITION, APPROXIMATELY 7.75% OF ITS PATIENTS ARE OF UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED PAYER CATEGORIES.
PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTHSCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 5THIS ORGANIZATION 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 DIRECTORS; 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.
AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEMSCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 6NOT FOR-PROFIT SOMERSET HEALTH CARE CORPORATION AND AFFILIATES ENTITIES: SOMERSET HEALTH CARE CORPORATION SOMERSET HEALTH CARE CORPORATION ("SHCC") IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT OF THE SOMERSET HEALTH CARE CORPORATION AND AFFILIATES ("SYSTEM"). THIS INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM CONSISTS OF A GROUP OF AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. THE SOLE MEMBER OR STOCKHOLDER OF EACH ENTITY IS EITHER SHCC OR ANOTHER SYSTEM AFFILIATE CONTROLLED BY SHCC. THE SYSTEM IS AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. SOMERSET HEALTH CARE CORPORATION 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). SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER ("SMC") IS A 355-BED ACUTE CARE AND TEACHING HOSPITAL LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. SMC IS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C) (3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, SMC 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, SMC OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545. 1. SMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, SELF- PAY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS; 2. SMC OPERATES AN ACTIVE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR; 3. SMC MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS; AND 4. CONTROL OF SMC RESTS WITH ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS, MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND MEDICAL STAFF REPRESENTATION. 5. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND AND RENOVATE FACILITIES AND ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE; PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. SOMERSET COMMUNITY CARE CORPORATION SOMERSET COMMUNITY CARE CORPORATION 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 SUPPORTS SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND ITS AFFILIATES IN PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. SOMERSET HEALTH CARE AFFILIATES, INC. SOMERSET HEALTH CARE AFFILIATES, 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 SUPPORTS SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND ITS AFFILIATES IN PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. SOMERSET 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). THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND ITS AFFILIATES IN PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR ABILITY TO PAY. FOR-PROFIT SOMERSET HEALTH CARE CORPORATION AND AFFILIATES ENTITIES: EOS, INC. AN INACTIVE FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. NEW JERSEY HEALTH, INC. AN INACTIVE FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. NEW JERSEY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE SOLE SHAREHOLDER IS NEW JERSEY HEALTH, INC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES. NEW JERSEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ORGANIZATION A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE SOLE SHAREHOLDER IS NEW JERSEY HEALTH, INC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES. SHC ENTERPRISES, INC. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE SOLE SHAREHOLDER IS SHCC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES. SOMERSET REALTY GROUP, INC. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE SOLE SHAREHOLDER IS SHC ENTERPRISES, INC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES REAL ESTATE SERVICES. OMTC, INC. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE SOLE SHAREHOLDER IS SHC ENTERPRISES, INC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS IS AN INACTIVE ENTITY THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING DISSOLVED WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. SOMERSET STAFFING CORPORATION A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE SOLE SHAREHOLDER IS SHCC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES STAFFING SERVICES. WARREN INTERNAL MEDICINE, P.C. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE NOMINEE OWNER IS SMC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES. FRANKLIN MEDICAL GROUP, P.C. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE NOMINEE OWNER IS SMC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES. ACUCARE PHYSICIANS, P.C. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE NOMINEE OWNER IS SMC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES. SOMERSET MEDICAL CARE PARTNERS, P.C. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE NOMINEE OWNER IS SMC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES. SOMERSET CARDIOLOGY PARTNERS, P.C. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE NOMINEE OWNER IS SMC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES. SOMERSET CARDIOLOGY GROUP, P.C. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE NOMINEE OWNER IS SMC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES. SOMERSET CHEST AND INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE, P.C. A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WHOSE NOMINEE OWNER IS SMC. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN SOMERVILLE, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THIS ENTITY PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES.
STATE FILING OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTSCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 7NOT APPLICABLE. THE ENTITY AND RELATED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS ARE LOCATED IN NEW JERSEY. NO COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS FILED WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
FACILITY GROUP REPORTINGSCHEDULE H, PART VI; QUESTION 8NOT APPLICABLE. THE HOSPITAL HAS ONLY ONE HOSPITAL FACILITY REFLECTED IN PART V, SECTION A.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (18 entries)

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CARL OBRIEN
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MARY ANN BROSS
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ROBERT SENSKA III
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KATHLEEN CUMMINS
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MARY BOLLWAGE
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VICTORIA ALLEN
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STEPHEN MINOGUE
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Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
COMPENSATION INFORMATIONSCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 1ATHE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS MEMBERSHIPS IN TWO COUNTRY CLUBS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. THE COUNTRY CLUBS REQUIRE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL BE NAMED AS THE MEMBER. ACCORDINGLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DESIGNATED KENNETH W. BATEMAN, PRESIDENT/CEO AND GLENN MCCREESH, SENIOR VP OPERATIONS AS THE MEMBERS; ONE FOR EACH COUNTRY CLUB. DURING 2012, NEITHER MR. BATEMAN NOR MR. JONES USED THE COUNTRY CLUB FOR ANY PERSONAL USE OR BENEFIT.
COMPENSATION INFORMATIONSCHEDULE J, PART I; QUESTION 4BTHE DEFERRED COMPENSATION AMOUNT IN COLUMN C FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS INCLUDE UNVESTED BENEFITS IN AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 457(F) PLAN (NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION 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 WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S 2012 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES: KENNETH W. BATEMAN, $100,000 AND GLENN MCCREESH, $40,000.

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Form990 Schedule K Part I Form990ScheduleKPartI (3 entries)

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Form990 Schedule K Part II Form990ScheduleKPartII (3 entries)

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Form990 Schedule K Part III Form990ScheduleKPartIII (3 entries)

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Form990 Schedule K Part IV Form990ScheduleKPartIV (3 entries)

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Form990 Schedule K Part V Form990ScheduleKPartV (3 entries)

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Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV (2 entries)

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Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (12 entries)

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COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENTCORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSSOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER ("SMC") IS AN ACUTE CARE GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL. SMC IS RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, SMC 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, SMC OPERATES CONSISTENTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA OUTLINED IN IRS REVENUE RULING 69-545: 1. SMC PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING CHARITY CARE, SELF- PAY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS. 2. SMC OPERATES AN ACTIVE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR ALL PERSONS; WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. 3. SMC MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF, WITH PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS. 4. CONTROL OF SMC RESTS WITH ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT CIVIC LEADERS, AND OTHER PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 5. SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND AND RENOVATE FACILITIES AND ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE; PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE OPERATIONS OF SMC, AS SHOWN THROUGH THE FACTORS OUTLINED ABOVE AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE USE AND CONTROL OF SMC IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND THAT NO PART OF THE INCOME OR NET EARNINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL NOR IS ANY PRIVATE INTEREST BEING SERVED OTHER THAN INCIDENTALLY. BACKGROUND ========== SMC IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED 355-BED ACUTE CARE AND TEACHING HOSPITAL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY, MEDICAL/SURGICAL AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS. IT IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS A MAGNET HOSPITAL FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE. AS SOMERSET COUNTY'S ONLY ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL, SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER HAS A FAR-REACHING IMPACT ON THE COUNTY'S QUALITY OF LIFE, TOUCHING THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES AND RACIAL AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 250,000 PEOPLE TURN TO THE MEDICAL CENTER FOR CARE, RANGING FROM EMERGENCY, CARDIAC AND CANCER CARE TO SURGICAL, MATERNITY AND REHABILITATION SERVICES. CARE IS PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF PATIENTS' ABILITY TO PAY. EACH YEAR, THE MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY $74.2 MILLION IN CHARITY CARE (AT GROSS CHARGES). FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY, SMC HAS BEEN DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. ITS EXTRAORDINARY, FAR-REACHING COMMITMENT TO KEEPING PEOPLE WELL AND ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE HAS BEEN A GROUNDING AND GUIDING FORCE - EMBRACING THE CORNERSTONE OF ITS MISSION WHILE INSPIRING NEW DIMENSIONS OF CARE FOR AREA FAMILIES. SMC HAS PROUDLY EVOLVED INTO A CENTERPIECE OF SOMERSET COUNTY AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. OVER THE YEARS, IT HAS EXPANDED BEYOND THE REALM OF HEALING AND TOWARD A BROADER ROLE OF ADVOCATING WELLNESS AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES. THIS MULTI-FACETED APPROACH REFLECTS A DRAMATIC SHIFT IN MODERN MEDICINE, RECOGNIZING THAT THE MOST POWERFUL PATHWAY TO GOOD HEALTH IS THROUGH DISEASE PREVENTION RATHER THAN CURE. AND THAT ADDING LIFE TO YOUR YEARS IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS ADDING YEARS TO YOUR LIFE. WITH THAT IN MIND, SMC HAS COMPLEMENTED ITS LEADING EDGE CLINICAL SERVICES WITH AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY-BASED, HEALTH PROMOTION INITIATIVES. THESE OUTREACH AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE REGION'S GREATEST MEDICAL PRIORITIES WHILE SUPPORTING ALL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SCREENINGS & OUTREACH ========================================== THIS SMC COMMUNITY FOCUS IS ANCHORED BY A VAST ASSORTMENT OF SEMINARS, FITNESS PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SCREENINGS THAT GUIDE AREA RESIDENTS TO HEALTHIER, SAFER LIVING. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SPONSORS AN EXTENSIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS, INCLUDING CLASSES ON NUTRITION, EXERCISE, DISEASE MANAGEMENT, DEPRESSION AND A VARIETY OF OTHER HEALTH TOPICS. PHYSICIANS AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF OFFER ENLIGHTENING PRESENTATIONS AT THE MEDICAL CENTER AND ALSO TRAVEL TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY SITES, I.E., WORKPLACE, SCHOOLS AND OTHER COMMUNITY SETTINGS, THROUGH THE HOSPITAL'S SPEAKER'S BUREAU. IN ADDITION TO WELLNESS EDUCATION, THE MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES FREE AND LOW-COST SCREENINGS FOR CANCER, DIABETES, CHOLESTEROL AND OTHER SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT ARE TREATED MOST SUCCESSFULLY WITH EARLY DETECTION. THE MEDICAL CENTER SPONSORS A FREE BLOOD PRESSURE KIOSK AT THE BRIDGEWATER COMMONS MALL, WHICH RECORDED AN AVERAGE OF 148 TESTS PER DAY IN 2012. ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN: FROM CHILDBIRTH TO MENOPAUSE, SMC OFFERS A FULL CONTINUUM OF WELLNESS PROGRAMS ADDRESSING ALL ASPECTS OF WOMEN'S HEALTH. ITS BABY SUITES HOST A VARIETY OF PRENATAL, POSTPARTUM AND PARENTING COURSES FOR NEW AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES. THESE INCLUDE CLASSES ON BIRTHING, TOURS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR DADS AND SIBLINGS. IN COOPERATION WITH THE COURIER NEWS, THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS PRESENTS FREE LECTURES ADDRESSING A WIDE RANGE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH TOPICS, IMPORTANT WOMEN'S ISSUES RELATED TO HEART DISEASE, OSTEOPOROSIS AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLNESS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE HOSPITAL'S GENERAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CALENDAR. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: DEDICATED TO GIVING YOUTH A HEALTHY START, SMC PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO FOSTER EARLY, POSITIVE LIFESTYLE HABITS WHILE OPENING DOORS TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE. ANNUAL PROGRAMS ABOUT DENTAL HEALTH ARE PRESENTED TO HIGH-RISK PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND HIGHLIGHTED AT HEALTH FAIRS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SCREENINGS TO PREVENT SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH IN YOUNG ATHLETES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED ANNUALLY SINCE 2009. SENIOR ADVANTAGE IN LIFE: SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY ARE NAVIGATING THEIR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH THROUGH S.A.I.L. (SENIOR ADVANTAGE IN LIFE), AN ENTICING, AND FREE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 60 AND OVER. THIS COMPREHENSIVE ENDEAVOR OFFERS MEDICALLY FOCUSED SERVICES, DISCOUNTS AND ACTIVITIES TO MATURE ADULTS SEEKING A MORE ACTIVE AND FULFILLING QUALITY OF LIFE. MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO NUMEROUS BENEFITS THAT PROMOTE CONTINUED WELLNESS, INCLUDING HEALTH SEMINARS AND SCREENINGS; SAVINGS ON VISION WEAR, HEARING AIDS, DENTAL CARE AND PRESCRIPTIONS; COMPLEMENTARY HOSPITAL AMENITIES, FITNESS PROGRAMS AND AN INFORMATIVE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER. SAIL PARTICIPANTS ALSO ENJOY SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO LAUNCH NEW FRIENDSHIPS, HOBBIES AND INTERESTS WHILE INVIGORATING THEIR GOLDEN YEARS. THE MEDICAL CENTER ALSO PARTNERS WITH BRIDGEWATER COMMONS MALL TO OFFER A CLIMATE-CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT FOR WALKERS SEVEN DAYS A WEEK THROUGH A HEALTHHIKE WALKING PROGRAM. MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: SOMERSET FAMILY PRACTICE AND THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HELP CONNECT UNDERINSURED PATIENTS WITH ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE OR FREE MEDICATIONS. A REGISTERED NURSE IDENTIFIES FREE MEDICATION PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND ASSISTS IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS OR DIRECTS PATIENTS TO LOW COST ALTERNATIVES FOR MEDICATIONS. THE NURSE ALSO HELPS EDUCATE PATIENTS ABOUT MEDICATION SAFETY. DIABETES EDUCATION: THE EL PODER SOBRE DIABETES PROGRAM, MANAGED BY THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF UNDERSERVED HISPANICS THROUGH DIABETES PREVENTION ACTIVITIES AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAKE BEHAVIOR CHANGES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR LONG-TERM HEALTH. HEALTHIER SOMERSET: SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER A COALITION OF SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH AGENCIES, EMPLOYERS AND ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF COUNTY RESIDENTS AT HOME AND WORK THROUGH A SERIES OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES. MAGIC MIRROR PLAYERS: COORDINATED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, THE MAGIC MIRROR PLAYERS ARE VOLUNTEER ACTORS WHO VISIT CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND OTHER GROUPS TO HELP AUDIENCES EXPLORE LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS AND THEMSELVES. THE PLAYERS PORTRAY REAL-LIFE ISSUES, SUCH AS PARENT-CHILD CONFLICTS AND FAMILY ILLNESS, THROUGH DRAMATIC PRESENTATIONS UTILIZING IMPROVISATIONAL AND ROLE-PLAYING TECHNIQUES. PERFORMANCES ARE FOLLOWED BY FACILITATED GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER HAS DEDICATED SUBSTANTIAL RESOURCES TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF SOMERSET COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH HEALTH SCREENINGS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS TO CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS. THESE PROGRAMS, OFFERED THROUGH THE MEDICAL CENTER'S COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, REACH 39,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT (CONTINUED)CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSTOBACCO QUITCENTER ================== SMC'S TOBACCO DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROGRAM ENLISTS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO HELP PATIENTS KICK THE SMOKING HABIT SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY. IN FACT, 73 PERCENT OF SMOKERS WHO SET A QUIT DATE AND COMPLETED TREATMENT AT THE QUITCENTER WERE TOBACCO FREE AT THEIR SIX-MONTH FOLLOW-UP. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES AN EVALUATION, COUNSELING AND, WHEN NEEDED, PHARMACOTHERAPY TO HELP DEAL WITH NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS. IT ALSO ADDRESSES ISSUES THAT CAN ACCOMPANY TOBACCO DEPENDENCY, SUCH AS DEPRESSION, EATING DISORDERS, FEARS OF WEIGHT GAIN, ANXIETY, SPOUSAL PROBLEMS AND WORK-RELATED STRESS. TREATMENTS ARE TAILORED TO EACH PATIENT'S NEEDS AND CAN BE COUPLED WITH ONE-ON-ONE EDUCATION AND MOTIVATIONAL TECHNIQUES. SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER'S COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY IS INTEGRATED INTO EVERY AREA OF PROGRAMMING. THIS COMMITMENT IS SEEN CLEARLY IN THE ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS THAT ARE PLANNED TO MEET IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS, TO FORM PARTNERSHIPS TO MEET THESE NEEDS AND TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THOSE THAT WE SERVE. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ========================== SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER HAS PROVIDED ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES TO SOMERSET COUNTY SINCE 1982. SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER'S THREE MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE UNITS RESPOND TO OVER 7,500 REQUESTS FOR SERVICE ANNUALLY. THROUGH A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES, SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER ALSO PROVIDES PRIMARY AMBULANCE COVERAGE FOR MANVILLE AND RARITAN, BACKUP AMBULANCE COVERAGE FOR SOUTH BOUND BROOK AND BRIDGEWATER. IN ADDITION, THE MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES DAYTIME AMBULANCE COVERAGE FOR BEDMINSTER AND FAR HILLS AND DAYTIME COVERAGE FOR SOUTH PLAINFIELD AND STAFFS TWO COUNTY-WIDE UNITS AVAILABLE TO RESPOND ANYWHERE IN SOMERSET COUNTY TO SUPPLEMENT COVERAGE BY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUADS. IN 2007, THE MEDICAL CENTER BEGAN OFFERING A NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICE TO TRANSPORT DISCHARGED PATIENTS BETWEEN THE MEDICAL CENTER AND NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, REHABILITATION CENTERS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. IN 2009, SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) DEPARTMENT BECAME ONE OF THE FIRST IN NEW JERSEY TO BEGIN ADMINISTERING THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA - ONE OF THE MOST PROMISING NEW ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF CARDIAC ARREST PATIENTS - BEFORE PATIENTS EVEN ARRIVE AT THE HOSPITAL. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO INCREASE SURVIVAL RATES AND MINIMIZE BRAIN DAMAGE IN PATIENTS RESUSCITATED AFTER A CARDIAC ARREST. THE SOONER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA IS ADMINISTERED, THE MORE LIKELY THE PATIENT WILL BE ABLE TO PRESERVE BRAIN FUNCTION. IN ORDER TO SUPPORT LOCAL RESCUE SQUADS WITH THE ADDITION OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, THE MEDICAL CENTER'S EMS DEPARTMENT DEVELOPED AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS, SOMERSET COUNTY VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, SOMERSET COUNTY EMS CHIEF OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND VOLUNTEER FIRST AID SQUADS IN SOMERSET COUNTY. THE CLASS IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE AFFILIATED WITH A HOSPITAL. STUDENTS, WHO COMPLETE THE 16-WEEK CLASS, EARN SIX COLLEGE CREDITS TRANSFERABLE TO RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. MANY OF THE GRADUATES OF THE CLASS NOW SERVE ON VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUADS. THE MEDICAL CENTER'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF TRAINING PROGRAMS YEAR-ROUND FOR AREA RESCUE SQUAD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES. GATEWAY TO HEALTH INFORMATION ============================= AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO WELLNESS EDUCATION, SMC MAINTAINS AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE HOSPITAL CAMPUS HOUSES A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL LIBRARY WITH THE LATEST MEDICAL REFERENCE TEXTS AND PERIODICALS, AS WELL AS INTERNET ACCESS TO A WORLDWIDE MEDICAL INFORMATION NETWORK. THE FACILITY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES ON WEEKDAYS FROM 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. THE MEDICAL CENTER ALSO INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO RESEARCH AND EXPLORE HEALTH ISSUES ON ITS WEB SITE AT WWW.SOMERSETMEDICALCENTER.COM. THE SITE OFFERS A BROAD SPECTRUM OF HEALTH TIPS AND FEATURES, FACTS ON MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND INJURIES, DRUG INFORMATION AND A COMPLETE MEDICAL DICTIONARY. VISITORS CAN EVEN REVIEW VARIOUS MEDICAL PROCEDURES, CALCULATE THEIR OWN BODY MASS INDEX, AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE HOSPITAL'S FREE COMMUNITY MAGAZINES - HEALTHY EDITION AND SENIOR EDITION, OR ITS FREE E-NEWSLETTERS, HEALTHY LIVING OR MY BABY EXPECTATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE STEEPLECHASE CANCER CENTER ALSO OFFERS A RESOURCE LIBRARY FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN RESEARCHING THEIR DISEASE OR LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR TREATMENTS. THE LIBRARY OFFERS BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND INTERNET ACCESS. PHYSICIAN OUTREACH ================== SMC'S FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENTS, AFFILIATED WITH SOMERSET FAMILY PRACTICE, AID YOUTHS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ADDITIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING MISSIONS TO HONDURAS TO PROVIDE CARE. THESE MISSIONS NOT ONLY AID THOSE LESS FORTUNATE OUTSIDE OUR COUNTRY BUT ALSO HAVE ENHANCED THE CARE THAT WE PROVIDE TO OUR PATIENTS AT SOMERSET FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER. THE PHYSICIANS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN CAREER DAYS, HEALTH FAIRS AND ADMINISTER FLU SHOTS TO CITIZENS OF SEVERAL MUNICIPALITIES. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ====================== SMC ACTIVELY SUPPORTS HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR QUEST TO REMAIN ON TOP OF THEIR FIELDS. THE HOSPITAL IS ACCREDITED BY THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY AND OTHER GOVERNING ASSOCIATIONS TO SPONSOR ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING CME (CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION) COURSES FOR PHYSICIANS, CEU (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS) FOR NURSES, AND VARIOUS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND SPECIALTY CLASSES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. NURSES PRACTICING IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING, I.E., FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY NURSES AND SCHOOL NURSES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND SPECIFIC COURSES THAT OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. STUDENT VOLUNTEER/EDUCATION PROGRAMS ==================================== ASPIRING DOCTORS, NURSES AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ARE TREMENDOUSLY REWARDED THROUGH STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT SMC. HUNDREDS OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE DONATED THEIR SUMMERS TO LEARNING MORE ABOUT HOSPITALS AND THEIR INTENDED CAREERS, WHILE GIVING BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY. THE MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS A NURSE EXTERN PROGRAM FOR NURSING SCHOOL STUDENTS, A BRIDGE TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING HEALTHCARE CAREERS, A MONTH-LONG SENIOR PRACTICUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HEALTH CAREERS, AND A TOUR PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO HELP INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE MANY HEALTHCARE CAREERS AVAILABLE. A VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN CLINICAL OR GENERAL SUPPORT AREAS. IN ADDITION TO TRAINING AND EDUCATING VOLUNTEERS TO THE VARIETY OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM, THE VOLUNTEER SERVICES DEPARTMENT ALSO PARTNERS WITH AREA HIGH SCHOOLS AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED OR PHYSICALLY DISABLED STUDENTS TO LEARN SKILLS AND GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICESCORE FORM, PART III; QUESTION 4DEXPENSES 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 INFORMATIONCORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTIONS 6 & 7SOMERSET HEALTH CARE CORPORATION ("SHCC") IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS ORGANIZATION. SHCC HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN THIS ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATIONCORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11BTHE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF ITS GOVERNING BODY (ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES) PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS"). THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEEES HAS DELEGATED TO ITS AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE AND COORDINATE THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS. AS PART OF THE TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED WITHUMSMITH+BROWN, P.C., A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION, TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS OF THE ORGANIZATION TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PROVIDING IT TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATIONCORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND OTHER KEY PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S VICE PRESIDENT OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR REVIEW. THEREAFTER THE VICE PRESIDENT OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH CONTAINS INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BY INDIVIDUAL BASIS. THIS SUMMARY IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR REVIEW. THEREAFTER, THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS THIS SUMMARY TO SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER'S AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ITS REVIEW AND DISCUSSION.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATIONCORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"). THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHICH IS INTENDED TO INCLUDE BOTH CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BOTH QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED. THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW IS DONE ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS AND ENSURES THAT THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REASONABLE. IN 2008, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WAS A RECOMMENDING BODY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WERE SUBMITTED FOR FULL APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 WITH RESPECT TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE THREE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE SATISFIED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ARE THE FOLLOWING: 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" WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT; 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY "ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION" CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EACH OF WHO ARE INDEPENDENT AND ARE FREE FROM ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE COMMITTEE RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE DATA; SPECIFICALLY THE COMMITTEE OBTAINED A WRITTEN COMPENSATION STUDY FROM AN INDEPENDENT FIRM WHICH SPECIALIZES IN THE REVIEWING OF HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE PEER GROUP OF EMPLOYERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN MEASURING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM NECESSARY TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN TOP EXECUTIVE TALENT CONSISTS OF MAJOR TEACHING HOSPITALS IN THE NORTHEAST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES. THE COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED ITS BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION THROUGH THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF WRITTEN MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING WHICH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WAS REVIEWED AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED. THE ACTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ONLY APPLIES TO CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE OTHER INDIVIDUALS CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 990 IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SENIOR STAFF WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S JOB PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR AND IS BASED UPON OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT REASONABLE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION IS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS INCLUDE MARKET SURVEY DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, PERSONNEL REVIEWS, EVALUATIONS, SELF-EVALUATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK MEETINGS.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATIONCORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19THE ORGANIZATION HAS 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 THE TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROSPECTUS WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION DISCLOSURECORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE JPART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS RECEIVING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION. PLEASE NOTE THIS REMUNERATION WAS FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND NOT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS A VOTING MEMBER OR OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
RELATED HOURS INFORMATIONCORE FORM, PART VII, SECTION AThis organization is AN AFFILIATE WITHIN 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 DIRECTORS LISTED ON CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THIS FORM 990 MAY HOLD SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH BOTH THIS ORGANIZATION AND OTHER AFFILIATES WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THE HOURS SHOWN ON THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY, REPRESENT THE ESTIMATED HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. TO THE EXTENT THESE INDIVIDUALS SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SYSTEM, THEIR RESPECTIVE HOURS PER WEEK PER ORGANIZATION ARE APPROXIMATELY THE SAME AS THE HOURS REFLECTED ON PART VII OF THIS FORM 990. THE HOURS REFLECTED ON PART VII OF THIS FORM 990, FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A NON-BOARD CAPACITY AND PAID OFFICERS, REFLECT TOTAL HOURS WORKED PER WEEK ON BEHALF OF THE SYSTEM; NOT SOLELY THIS ORGANIZATION.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETSCORE FORM, PART XI; QUESTION 9OTHER CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE INCLUDE: - PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT - ($1,502,880); - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS USED FOR PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - $2,904,601; - CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION - ($270,842) ; - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION - $1,784,136; - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS FOR USE IN OPERATIONS - ($329,544); and - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS FOR PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - ($2,904,601).
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TAXPAYER FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011; RESPECTIVELY, AND ISSUED A CERTIFIED OPINION ON THOSE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WAS ISSUED BY THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM EACH YEAR. THE TAXPAYER'S AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (4 entries)

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ExplanationSOMERSET HEALTH CARE CORPORATION AND AFFILIATES IS A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER. SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER ROUTINELY PAYS EXPENSES FOR VARIOUS AFFILIATES WITHIN THE SYSTEM IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. 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.Explanation

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