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        <Identifier>Bad debt expense - methodology used to estimate amount</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Schedule H, Part III, Line 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BAD DEBT RESERVE IS AN ESTIMATE OF THE ACCOUNT BALANCES THAT WE EXPECT TO NOT COLLECT DESPITE THE PATIENTS ABILITY TO PAY. THE ESTIMATE WHICH IS UPDATED MONTHLY IS BASED ON HISTORICAL WRITE OFF PERCENTAGES. THESE PERCENTAGES ARE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT ANY BAD DEBT RECOVERIES.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Bad debt expense - methodology used to estimate amount as community benefit</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>OCCASIONALLY PATIENT ACCOUNTS WILL BE WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT BUT THEN ARE LATER DETERMINED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE DUE TO THE PATIENT BEING UNINSURED OR ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC AID. ONCE DETERMINED THAT THE PATIENT HAS NO ABILITY TO PAY, THE ACCOUNTS ARE WRITTEN OFF AS CHARITY WRITE-OFFS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Bad debt expense - financial statement footnote</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE (AT COST) WAS CALCULATED BY APPLYING THE MEDICARE COST TO CHARGE RATIO FROM THE 2012 MEDICARE COST REPORT TO THE CHARGES WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT. DISCOUNTS AND PAYMENTS ON PATIENT'S BAD DEBT ACCOUNTS ARE TREATED AS A REDUCTION IN BAD DEBT EXPENSE. MOST OF THE ACCOUNTS WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT ARE FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS, OBTAINING TREATMENT IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM, FOR WHICH NO PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED. IF SUFFICIENT INFORMATION HAD BEEN AVAILABLE TO MAKE A DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THESE ACCOUNTS WOULD MOST LIKELY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN OFF TO CHARITY CARE. THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE EXPLAINING HOW THE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS FOR BAD DEBT. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A RESERVE FOR BAD DEBT ACCOUNTS AND EVALUATES THE ADEQUACY OF THE RESERVE AS PART OF THE MONTHLY REPORTING OF FINANCIAL RESULTS. THE HOSPITAL ADVISES ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE POLICY ON OUR WEB SITE. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL WILL ASSIST PATIENTS IN OBTAINING HEALTH CARE INSURANCE WITHOUT COST TO THE PATIENT. THOSE PATIENTS THAT DO NOT APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND WHO DO NOT PAY THEIR ACCOUNTS ARE WRITTEN OFF TO THE BAD DEBT RESERVE.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Community benefit &amp; methodology for determining medicare costs</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS WERE DETERMINED BY APPLYING THE MEDICARE COST TO CHARGE RATIO FROM THE 2012 MEDICARE COST REPORT TO THE MEDICARE CHARGES. APPROXIMATELY 60% OF OUR PATIENTS ARE SENIORS WITH MEDICARE INSURANCE, BUT ARE UNABLE TO PAY THEIR COINSURANCE AND DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS. CONSISTENT WITH THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, THESE ACCOUNTS ARE EITHER WRITTEN OFF TO CHARITY CARE OR BAD DEBT EXPENSE. MOST OF THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL IS THE RESULT OF THESE ACCOUNTS. HENCE, THE HOSPITAL IS SUBSIDIZING THE MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT AS PART OF OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Collection practices for patients eligible for financial assistance</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>IN RECOGNIZING THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF THE INDIGENT, SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL PROVIDES QUALITY MEDICAL HEALTH CARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, NATURAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, HANDICAP, AGE OR ABILITY TO PAY. OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IDENTIFIES CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL WILL EXTEND CARE FREE OF CHARGE OR AT A DISCOUNT, COMMENSURATE WITH THE ABILITY TO PAY, TO A PATIENT WHOSE FINANCIAL STATUS MAKES IT IMPRACTICAL OR IMPOSSIBLE TO PAY FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL EXPENSES. THE NECESSITY FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT OF ANY PATIENT IS BASED UPON CLINICAL JUDGEMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE PATIENT.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL CORPORATION IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF REVISING THE POLICY FOR ITS HOSPITAL BASED ON THE GUIDANCE PROVIDED IN THE PROPOSED 501(R ) REGULATIONS ISSUED IN JUNE 2012. THE RESPONSES TO PART V REFLECT THE CURRENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE AT THE HOSPITAL.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY ENSURES THAN AN FAP ELIGIBLE PERSON WILL NOT PAY MORE THAN THOSE WITH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE. THE POLICY IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REVISED BASED ON THE GUIDANCE IN THE PROPOSED 501(R) REGULATIONS ISSUED IN JUNE 2012.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>(1) SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL CORPORATION - UNINSURED PATIENTS WITH HOUSEHOLD INCOME LEVELS GREATER THAN 200% ARE EVALUATED FOR A PAYMENT PLAN BASED ON A DISCOUNT DETERMINED BY THE PATIENTS OVERALL FINANCIAL STATUS AND ABILITY TO ASSUME A PAYMENT PLAN.;</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE POSSIBLE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL PATIENT OF THE SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, AND FINANCIAL STATUS. IN DOING SO, WE FOCUS ON PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR PATIENTS AND STAFF WHILE ADDRESSING THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL DOES NOT SET ANY LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF FREE CARE TO THE INDIGENT. ANY PATIENT THAT COMES TO OUR FACILITY FOR TREATMENT IS TREATED REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS, THE HOSPITAL HAS HISTORICALLY OPERATED AT A LOSS, WHILE WORKING DILIGENTLY TO CONTROL OUR COSTS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS ARE ADVISED OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AS PART OF THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS. IN ADDITION THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURE IS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEB SITE. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO UNINSURED PATIENTS IN OBTAINING HEALTH CARE INSURANCE AT NO COST TO THE PATIENT. THIS ASSISTANCE INCLUDES VISITS WITH THE PATIENT WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL, AND FOLLOW-UP VISITS TO THEIR HOME TO ENSURE THAT INSURANCE APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED AND FILED IN A TIMELY MANNER. THEN APPROPRIATE FOLLOW UP IS DONE WITH MEDICAID AND OTHER INSURERS TO ENSURE THE APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED TIMELY. THOSE PATIENTS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID ARE USUALLY WRITTEN OFF TO CHARITY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL SERVICE AREA CONSISTS OF TWELVE ZIP CODES IN THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO. SIX OF THE ZIP CODES COMPRISE ABOUT 80% OF OUR ADMISSIONS (ZIPS 60617, 60619, 60649, 60620, 60637, AND 60628). THESE ZIP CODE AREAS HAVE A COMBINED ESTIMATED POPULATION OF ABOUT 200,000. SOME OF THE KEY HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THIS CORE ZIP CODE AREA ARE: -THERE IS A DISPROPORTIONATELY LARGE POPULATION OF UNINSURED PEOPLE IN THIS AREA. AS A RESULT, SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL TREATS A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF OUR PATIENTS FREE OF CHARGE OR AT A DISCOUNT. -THERE IS A DISPROPORTIONATELY LARGE POPULATION OF INSURED PEOPLE IN THIS AREA THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THEIR COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES. AS A RESULT, THE ANNUAL HOSPITAL BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS VERY LARGE. -THERE IS ALSO A DISPROPORTIONATELY LARGE POPULATION OF INDIGENT PEOPLE INSURED WITH MEDICAID IN THIS AREA. ON AVERAGE, ABOUT 25% OF OUR INPATIENTS HAVE MEDICAID HEALTH COVERAGE. ABOUT 30% OF THE EMERGENCY ROOM OUTPATIENT VISITS ARE MEDICAID PATIENTS USING THE EMERGENCY ROOM AS A DOCTORS OFFICE. -DRUG ABUSE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM IN OUR AREA, WITH THE NEED FOR DETOX AND REHAB SERVICES. -AN INCREASING NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN OUR CORE ZIP CODES ARE INFECTED WITH HIV.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>IN ADDITION TO THE SERVICES PREVIOUSLY NOTED IN THIS SCHEDULE, THE HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES FREE IMMUNIZATIONS, PATIENT EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, AND SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAMS, AT NO COST TO THE PATIENT. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PARTICIPATES WITH LOCAL, INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATIONS IN CONDUCTING ABOUT 50 HEALTH SCREENING EVENTS PER YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL CONTRIBUTES FUNDS TO LOCAL, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN MEETING THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, SPIRITUAL, MENTAL AND HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WHILE MOST OF OUR PATIENTS HAVE HEALTHCARE INSURANCE THROUGH MEDICARE OR MEDICAID, NEITHER OF THESE PROGRAMS COVER THE COST OF PROVIDING THE CARE. AS A RESULT, THE HOSPITAL USUALLY OPERATES AT A LOSS WHILE SUBSIDIZING THESE PROGRAMS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Schedule J, Part I, Line 7</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>JESSE ONG RECEIVED A BONUS DUE TO EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR. THIS AMOUNT IS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(II). TIM CAVENEY RECEIVED A BONUS DUE TO EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR. THIS AMOUNT IS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(II).</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>LUPE VALADEZ - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP, NICK VALADEZ - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <Explanation>A FULL COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS VIA EMAIL FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS..</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE AND KEY EMPLOYEE IS SUBJECT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE REVIEWS EACH MEMBER'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE BOARD COMPARES PRIOR AND CURRENT YEAR CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS, AND REPORTS ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY. OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES ARE ALL COVERED UNDER THE ORGANIZATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. SHOULD THERE BECOME KNOWN, AT ANY TIME, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN ANY MEMBER STAFF, HOSPITAL PERSONNEL OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND THE HOSPITAL, AND THE HOSPITAL OR ANY OF ITS AGENTS, THE INDIVIDUAL (S) MAY EXCUSE HIMSELF/ HERSELF FROM DISCUSSIONS AND/ OR DETERMINATIONS WITH THE IDENTIFIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER(S).</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IN SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO, THE COMMITTEE COMPARES INDUSTRY COMPENSATION FIGURES TO THE CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE FINAL DETERMINATION AND DELIBERATIONS REGARDING THE CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE CEO WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN MARCH OF 2012.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS IN SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS, THE COMMITTEE COMPARES INDUSTRY COMPENSATION FIGURES TO THEIR FINANCIAL PACKAGES. IF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S COMPENSATION IS DISCUSSED DURING THE MEETING, THAT INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN MARCH OF 2012.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PURCHASED SERVICES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 4488257, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 3725253, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 763004, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ; PHYSICIAN FEES - CONTRACT SERVICES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 2640563, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 2191667, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 448896, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ; REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 795738, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 660463, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 135275, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ;</Explanation>
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