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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 6A: THE HOSPITAL PREPARES AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT AND DISTRIBUTES TO RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THE REPORT OFFERS STATISTICAL, FINANCIAL AND INFORMATIONAL DATA, TARGETED TO PORTRAY THE VITAL COMMITMENT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TO THE COMMUNITY. THE REPORT IS MAILED TO HOMES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND CAN BE ACCESSED BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.GEORGETOWNHOSPITALSYSTEM.ORG.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 7: THE ORGANIZATION USED WORKSHEET 2 OF THE 2011 SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPUTE A COST-TO-CHARGES RATIO USED TO CALCULATE CHARITY CARE AND UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID AT COST.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART I, L7 COL(F): TOTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25 CONTAINS A BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $21,392,150 THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL EXPENSE ON COLUMN (F).</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART II: IN ADDITION, $560,000 WAS SPENT TO RECRUIT PHYSICIANS WITH THE SKILLS AND TRAINING NECESSARY TO BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IN AREAS SUCH AS ORTHOPEDICS, FAMILY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE, PEDIATRICS, NEUROLOGY, AND SURGERY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE A FOOTNOTE ON BAD DEBT EXPENSE.WORKSHEET 2 OF THE 2011 SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS WAS USED TO COMPUTE A COST-TO-CHARGES RATIO USED TO CALCULATE BAD DEBT EXPENSE AT COST FOR PURPOSES OF LINE PART III, LINES 2 AND 3.THE PERCENTAGE OF FAMILIES BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL IN THE AREA SERVED IS USED TO ESTIMATE THE PERCENTAGE OF NET REVENUE EXPECTED TO BE AWARDED CHARITY CARE. THE VARIANCE WITH ACTUAL CHARITY CARE ADJUSTMENTS IS THE AMOUNT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTED TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 8: THE MEDICARE COST REPORT WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE OVERALL SHORTFALL. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THE ENTIRE SHORTFALL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED COMMUNITY BENEFIT. 50% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PAYER MIX IS DEVOTED TO MEDICARE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 9B: GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM HAS A PROCESS IN PLACE TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, BEGINNING WITH SCHEDULING AND REGISTRATION. SIGNAGE AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BROCHURES ARE CLEARLY DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THE REGISTRATION AREAS OF THE SYSTEM. THIS INFORMATION DETAILS THE POTENTIAL PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY AND ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABLE PROGRAMS IN THE EVENT THE PATIENT CAN NOT PAY THE BILL. IF THE PATIENT COMMUNICATES THEIR INABILITY TO PAY, THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS REVIEWED AND THE PATIENT IS DIRECTED TO THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT. COLLECTION PRACTICES WILL CONTINUE AS NORMAL UNTIL THE PATIENT PROVIDES ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO BE OFFICIALLY CONSIDERED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ONCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS GRANTED, COLLECTION PRACTICES WILL EITHER CEASE, OR CONTINUE AT A REDUCED PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION ASSESSES THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF STATE AND INTERNAL REPORTING INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION IS INTERPRETED, REVIEWED AND ANALYZED. IF A NEED IS PRESENT, A STRATEGIC PLAN IS DEVELOPED, WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING AS MANY LOCAL SERVICES AS POSSIBLE. THE PLAN IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. ONCE BOARD APPROVAL IS RECEIVED, THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS BEGINS. THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVE IS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH CARE STATUS OF THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING EDUCATION, SCREENINGS, AND REGULAR FOLLOW UP TO ENSURE READY ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 3: THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY ADVERTISES THE AVAILABLE STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. ALL PATIENTS ARE EDUCATED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, ALL PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE ARE SCREENED FOR AVAILABLE STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS. PATIENTS NOT MEETING STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES ARE PROVIDED A ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION FOR LOCAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, IF DESIRED. THE HOSPITAL FEATURES SIGNAGE AND BROCHURES THROUGHOUT THE REGISTRATION AREAS THAT OUTLINE RESPONSIBILITIES AND OPTIONS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTIES OF HORRY AND GEORGETOWN, AS WELL AS OUTLYING AREAS. HORRY COUNTY (1,100 SQ. MILES) HAS A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 282,000. 18% OF THE POPULATION IS OVER THE AGE OF 65 AND THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS APPROXIMATELY $43,000. IN ADDITION, AN ESTIMATED 17% OF THE POPULATION IS BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. GEORGETOWN COUNTY (815 SQ. MILES) HAS A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 60,000 PEOPLE AND AN ESTIMATED 21% OF THE POPULATION IS OVER THE AGE OF 65. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS APPROXIMATELY $43,000 AND AN ESTIMATED 21% OF THE POPULATION IS BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. COMPETING HOSPITALS ARE LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MILES NORTH AND NORTHWEST AND 60 MILES SOUTH. MAJOR SURROUNDING CITIES INCLUDE: CHARLESTON, SC (60 MILES), COLUMBIA, SC (150 MILES) AND CHARLOTTE, NC (215 MILES).</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 5: A MAJORITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IS COMPRISED OF PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA AND WHO ARE NEITHER EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, NOR FAMILY MEMBERS THEREOF. THE ORGANIZATION EXTENDS MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR MANY OF ITS DEPARTMENTS.USAGE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SURPLUS OF FUNDS IS DESCRIBED ON FORM 990, PART III; HOWEVER IN GENERAL, A SURPLUS OF FUNDS IS USED TO REINVEST IN PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO CONTINUE PROVIDING TO THE PUBLIC THE BEST IN PATIENT CARE AND TECHNOLOGY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 6: GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS PART OF GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM. GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM IS A RELATED 501(C)(3) HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO DIRECT EMPLOYEES. GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, FILES PAYROLL FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED BY GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM THAT ARE RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION IS 995.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT HAVE LIMITED POWERS DELEGATED FROM THE FULL VOTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF FIVE OR MORE MEMBERS, INCLUDING FOUR WHO ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF THE MEMBER ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CONTAINS FOUR OR MORE MEMBERS INCLUDING THE TREASURER OF THE MEMBER ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS AS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ENTERED A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH QUORUM HEALTH RESOURCES TO PROVIDE KEY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE CEO, CFO, AND COO ARE EMPLOYEES OF QUORUM AND ARE COMPENSATED DIRECTLY BY THAT ORGANIZATION. THE QUORUM EMPLOYEES ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOSPITAL.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1994. THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL SYSTEM.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE SOLE MEMBER HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT OR REMOVE A TRUSTEE OR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE SOLE MEMBER HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO (1) DIRECT HEALTHCARE SERVICES UNDERTAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OR DELETION OF CLINICAL SERVICE LINES, AND AUDIT COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH DIRECTIVES, (2) VETO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, (3) REQUIRE DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME, ASSETS, OR OTHER PROPERTY FROM, OR MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE THE MUTUAL OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE SOLE MEMBER, (4) APPROVE BUDGETS, (5) AUTHORIZE CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS, (6) ADOPT A PLAN OF DISSOLUTION, (7) ADMIT NEW MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATION, (8) AMEND THE ARTICLES OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND (9) NEGOTIATE AND AUTHORIZE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THIRD PARTIES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH THE ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT OF MANAGEMENT. A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACCOUNTING FIRM PRESENTED THE RETURN TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH MANAGEMENT AND ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM BOARD MEMBERS. THE CEO AND CFO THEN REVIEWED THE FORM WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS, AS EVIDENCED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. A COPY OF THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING BOARD MEMBER. AFTER A DISCUSSION PERIOD, THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE FILING OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE IRS AS PRESENTED. THE CFO/CEO MET IN PERSON WITH ANY MEMBERS ABSENT FROM THE MEETING TO DISCUSS THE RETURN.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS REVIEWED, ACCEPTED, AND SIGNED BY EACH OFFICER AND VOTING BOARD MEMBER ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. PURSUANT TO THIS POLICY, EACH OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER WILL RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES FOR WHICH A CONFLICT EXISTS. DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS IS MADE AT A MANAGEMENT, BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, AND INDIVIDUAL LEVEL. ACTUAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD WITHOUT THE PRESENSE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION USES OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO ESTABLISH, ASSESS THE REASONABLENESS OF, REVIEW, AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT. THE INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF EACH PERSON IS BASED ON COMPARABILITY FACTORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE SIZE OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND THE EMPLOYEE'S LENGTH OF SERVICE. COMPENSATION IS THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. OFFICER COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OR CEO THROUGH CONTRACT NEGOTIATION WITH THE OUTSIDE MANAGMENT CORPORATION.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PHOTOCOPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, RECENT FILINGS OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PHOTOCOPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 13,740,673. CHANGE IN ADDITIONAL PENSION LIABILITY -3,091,880. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 10,648,793.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORMER CHIEFS OF STAFF:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1A:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FORMER CHIEFS OF STAFF MAY CONTINUE TO BE COMPENSATED FOR EMERGENCY ROOM CALL PAY, COMMITTEE PAY, ETC.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1A:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OFFICERS BRUCE BAILEY, TERRY KISER, GAYLE RESETAR, RICK KAYLOR, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES JAMES HARPER, FRANK SCAFIDI AND ROY GILBREATH DEVOTE A PORTION OF THEIR WORK WEEK TO WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, AN AFFILIATED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. HOURS LISTED ON PART VII, LINE 1A REPRESENT THE AVERAGE TIME SPENT FOR GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.</Explanation>
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