HUDSON HOSPITAL INC: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization: HUDSON HOSPITAL INC (EIN 39-0804125)
Tax period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed: 2013-11-13
IRS object ID: 201343179349304629
Schema version: 2012v2.1
Source: Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

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

Return header
Form 990
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C
Schedule D
Schedule H
Schedule I
Schedule J
Schedule K
Schedule O
Schedule R

Return header ReturnHeader

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Timestamp	2013-11-13T15:47:04-06:00	Timestamp
Tax Period End Date	2012-12-31	TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
EIN	135665207	EIN

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

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

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	4200 WELLS FARGO CTR 90 S 7TH	AddressLine1
Address Line2	STREET	AddressLine2
City	MINNEAPOLIS	City
State	MN	State
ZIP Code	55402	ZIPCode

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

Filer Filer

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
EIN	390804125	EIN

Name Name

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	HUDSON HOSPITAL INC	BusinessNameLine1

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name Control	HUDS	NameControl
Phone	7155316000	Phone

US Address USAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	405 STAGELINE ROAD	AddressLine1
City	HUDSON	City
State	WI	State
ZIP Code	54016	ZIPCode

Officer Officer

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name	DOUGLAS E JOHNSON	Name
Title	CFO	Title
Phone	7155316000	Phone
Date Signed	2013-11-13	DateSigned
Authorize Third Party	1	AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name	JASON DIVINE	Name
PTIN	P01076050	PTIN
Phone	6123055000	Phone

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

Form 990 IRS990

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Name Of Principal Officer Person	DOUGLAS E JOHNSON	NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

Address Principal Officer US AddressPrincipalOfficerUS

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	405 STAGELINE ROAD	AddressLine1
City	HUDSON	City
State	WI	State
ZIP Code	54016	ZIPCode

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts	51921169	GrossReceipts
Group Return For Affiliates	0	GroupReturnForAffiliates
Organization501c3	X	Organization501c3
Web Site	WWW.HUDSONHOSPITAL.ORG	WebSite
Type Of Organization Corporation	X	TypeOfOrganizationCorporation
Year Formation	1950	YearFormation
State Legal Domicile	WI	StateLegalDomicile
Activity Or Mission Description	SEE SCHEDULE O - EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS	ActivityOrMissionDescription
Nbr Voting Members Governing Body	13	NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody
Nbr Independent Voting Members	10	NbrIndependentVotingMembers
Total Nbr Employees	425	TotalNbrEmployees
Total Nbr Volunteers	170	TotalNbrVolunteers
Total Gross UBI	0	TotalGrossUBI
Net Unrelated Business Txbl Income	0	NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome
Contributions Grants Prior Year	1067367	ContributionsGrantsPriorYear
Contributions Grants Current Year	668392	ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear
Program Service Revenue Prior Year	50844141	ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear
Program Service Revenue CY	49973456	ProgramServiceRevenueCY
Investment Income Prior Year	114033	InvestmentIncomePriorYear
Investment Income Current Year	186275	InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear
Other Revenue Prior Year	798099	OtherRevenuePriorYear
Other Revenue Current Year	329534	OtherRevenueCurrentYear
Total Revenue Prior Year	52823640	TotalRevenuePriorYear
Total Revenue Current Year	51157657	TotalRevenueCurrentYear
Grants And Similar Amnts Prior Year	9712	GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear
Grants And Similar Amnts CY	16025	GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY
Benefits Paid To Members Prior Year	0	BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear
Benefits Paid To Members CY	0	BenefitsPaidToMembersCY
Salaries Etc Prior Year	27375409	SalariesEtcPriorYear
Salaries Etc Current Year	29620422	SalariesEtcCurrentYear
Total Prof Fundrsng Exp Prior Year	0	TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear
Total Prof Fundrsng Exp CY	0	TotalProfFundrsngExpCY
Total Fundrsng Exp Current Year	0	TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear
Other Expense Prior Year	22065650	OtherExpensePriorYear
Other Expenses Current Year	17875680	OtherExpensesCurrentYear
Total Expenses Prior Year	49450771	TotalExpensesPriorYear
Total Expenses Current Year	47512127	TotalExpensesCurrentYear
Revenues Less Expenses Prior Year	3372869	RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear
Revenues Less Expenses CY	3645530	RevenuesLessExpensesCY
Total Assets BOY	66786396	TotalAssetsBOY
Total Assets EOY	68750038	TotalAssetsEOY
Total Liabilities BOY	30259967	TotalLiabilitiesBOY
Total Liabilities EOY	28349627	TotalLiabilitiesEOY
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY	36526429	NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY	40400411	NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY
Info In Schedule O Part III	X	InfoInScheduleOPartIII
Mission Description	CARING FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.	MissionDescription
Significant New Program Services	0	SignificantNewProgramServices
Significant Change	0	SignificantChange
Expense	42132958	Expense
Grants	16025	Grants
Revenue	50302990	Revenue
Description	SEE SCHEDULE O - EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS	Description
Total Program Service Expense	42132958	TotalProgramServiceExpense
Described In501 C3	1	DescribedIn501C3
Schedule B Required	1	ScheduleBRequired
Political Activities	0	PoliticalActivities
Lobbying Activities	1	LobbyingActivities
Subject To Proxy Tax	0	SubjectToProxyTax
Donor Advised Funds	1	DonorAdvisedFunds
Conservation Easements	0	ConservationEasements
Collections Of Art	0	CollectionsOfArt
Credit Counseling	0	CreditCounseling
Term Or Permanent Endowments	1	TermOrPermanentEndowments
Report Land Bldg Equip	1	ReportLandBldgEquip
Report Invest Oth Securities	0	ReportInvestOthSecurities
Report Prog Rel Invest	0	ReportProgRelInvest
Report Other Assets	0	ReportOtherAssets
Report Other Liabilities	1	ReportOtherLiabilities
Report Fin48 Footnote	0	ReportFin48Footnote
Independent Audit Financial Stmt	0	IndependentAuditFinancialStmt
Consolidated Audit Financial Stmt	1	ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt
School	0	School
Foreign Office	0	ForeignOffice
Foreign Activities	0	ForeignActivities
More Than5000 K To Organizations	0	MoreThan5000KToOrganizations
More Than5000 K To Individuals	0	MoreThan5000KToIndividuals
Professional Fundraising	0	ProfessionalFundraising
Fundraising Activities	0	FundraisingActivities
Gaming	0	Gaming
Hospital	1	Hospital
Financial Stmt Attached	1	FinancialStmtAttached
Grants To Organizations	1	GrantsToOrganizations
Grants To Individuals	0	GrantsToIndividuals
Schedule J Required	1	ScheduleJRequired
Tax Exempt Bonds	1	TaxExemptBonds
Invest Tax Exempt Bonds	0	InvestTaxExemptBonds
Escrow Account	0	EscrowAccount
On Behalf Of Issuer	0	OnBehalfOfIssuer
Excess Benefit Transaction	0	ExcessBenefitTransaction
Prior Excess Benefit Transaction	0	PriorExcessBenefitTransaction
Loan To Officer Or DQP	0	LoanToOfficerOrDQP
Grant To Related Person	0	GrantToRelatedPerson
Bsnss Rltnshp With Organization	0	BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization
Bsnss Rltnshp Thru Family Member	0	BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember
Officer Entity With Bsnss Rltnshp	0	OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp
Deductible Non Cash Contributions	0	DeductibleNonCashContributions
Deductible Contributions Of Art	0	DeductibleContributionsOfArt
Terminated	0	Terminated
Partial Liquidation	0	PartialLiquidation
Disregarded Entity	0	DisregardedEntity
Related Entity	1	RelatedEntity
Related Org Controlled Entity	1	RelatedOrgControlledEntity
Transaction Related Entity	0	TransactionRelatedEntity
Transfers To Exempt Non Chrtbl Org	0	TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg
Activities Conducted Partnership	0	ActivitiesConductedPartnership
Schedule O Required	1	ScheduleORequired
Number Forms Transmitted With1096	0	NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096
Number W2 G Included	0	NumberW2GIncluded
Compliance With Backup Witholding	1	ComplianceWithBackupWitholding
Number Of Employees	425	NumberOfEmployees
Employment Tax Returns Filed	1	EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled
Unrelated Business Income	0	UnrelatedBusinessIncome
Foreign Financial Account	0	ForeignFinancialAccount
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans	0	ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans
Taxable Party Notification	0	TaxablePartyNotification
Non Deductible Contributions	0	NonDeductibleContributions
Quid Pro Quo Contributions	0	QuidProQuoContributions
Form8282 Property Disposed Of	0	Form8282PropertyDisposedOf
Funds To Pay Premiums	0	FundsToPayPremiums
Premiums Paid	0	PremiumsPaid
Excess Business Holdings	0	ExcessBusinessHoldings
Taxable Distributions	0	TaxableDistributions
Distribution To Donor	0	DistributionToDonor
Indoor Tanning Services	0	IndoorTanningServices
Info In Schedule O Part VI	X	InfoInScheduleOPartVI
Nbr Voting Governing Body Members	13	NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers
Number Independent Voting Members	10	NumberIndependentVotingMembers
Family Or Business Relationship	0	FamilyOrBusinessRelationship
Delegation Of Management Duties	0	DelegationOfManagementDuties
Changes To Organizing Docs	0	ChangesToOrganizingDocs
Material Diversion Or Misuse	0	MaterialDiversionOrMisuse
Members Or Stockholders	1	MembersOrStockholders
Election Of Board Members	1	ElectionOfBoardMembers
Decisions Subject To Approval	1	DecisionsSubjectToApproval
Minutes Of Governing Body	1	MinutesOfGoverningBody
Minutes Of Committees	1	MinutesOfCommittees
Officer Mailing Address	0	OfficerMailingAddress
Local Chapters	0	LocalChapters
Form990 Provided To Governing Body	1	Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody
Conflict Of Interest Policy	1	ConflictOfInterestPolicy
Annual Disclosure Covered Persons	1	AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons
Regular Monitoring Enforcement	1	RegularMonitoringEnforcement
Whistleblower Policy	1	WhistleblowerPolicy
Document Retention Policy	1	DocumentRetentionPolicy
Compensation Process CEO	1	CompensationProcessCEO
Compensation Process Other	1	CompensationProcessOther
Investment In Joint Venture	0	InvestmentInJointVenture
States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed	WI	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled
Other Website	X	OtherWebsite
Upon Request	X	UponRequest

The Books Are In Care Of TheBooksAreInCareOf

Name Business NameBusiness

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	DOUGLAS E JOHNSON - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	BusinessNameLine1

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Telephone Number	7155316013	TelephoneNumber

Address US AddressUS

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	405 STAGELINE ROAD	AddressLine1
City	HUDSON	City
State	WI	State
ZIP Code	54016	ZIPCode

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

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (24 entries)

TitleTitle	Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeek	Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirector	Reportable Comp From OrganizationReportableCompFromOrganization	Reportable Comp From Related OrgsReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs	Other CompensationOtherCompensation	Average Hours Per Week RelatedAverageHoursPerWeekRelated	OfficerOfficer	Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployee	FormerFormer
JOHN CLYMER
DIRECTOR - VICE CHAIR	1.00	X	159	0	0
SUSAN GILBERT
DIRECTOR	1.00	X	159	0	0
BILL GOLD MD
DIRECTOR - CHAIR	1.00	X	159	0	0
DENNIS HARTUNG MD
DIRECTOR	0.50	X	159	0	0
STEVE KIRBY
DIRECTOR	0.50	X	159	0	0
RUTH MISENKO
DIRECTOR	0.50	X	159	0	0
MIKE SELLMAN
DIRECTOR	0.50	X	159	0	0
MARK STANNARD MD
DIRECTOR	0.50	X	159	0	0
GREG YOUNG MD
DIRECTOR	0.50	X	159	0	0
LINDA ZEITS
DIRECTOR	0.50	X	159	0	0
MARIAN M FURLONG
DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT	47.50	X	159	296406	74382	2.50	X
BURKE KEALEY MD
DIRECTOR	0.50	X	159	402684	87506	44.50
BROCK D NELSON
DIRECTOR & SECRETARY	0.50	X	159	556774	173644	49.50
SCOTT A SCHNUCKLE
DIRECTOR	0.50	X	159	389303	102177	49.50
STEVE MUELLERLEILE
VP - PLANNING & DEVELOPMEN	49.50		209120	0	32577	0.50	X
ANN RIPLEY
VP - OPERATIONS, COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY	60.00		143720	0	27240		X
HELEN A SATHRE
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER	20.00		0	161036	19537	30.00	X
KARA A FEDIE
NURSE ANESTHETIST	40.00		178780	0	15525			X
DARLA R KLEMENTZ
MANAGER - PHARMACY	40.00		133477	0	19543			X
CHERYLL A MARTINY-JORGENSEN
SUPERVISOR - ANESTHESIA	40.00		178089	0	27055			X
JEFFREY L REICHEL
NURSE ANESTHETIST	50.00		175750	0	22782			X
GREGG L WILLKOM
NURSE ANESTHETIST	40.00		177410	0	10916			X
DEBORAH BRISCH-CRAMER
FORMER VP-CHIEF NURSING OFFICER	40.00		146725	0	12161				X
SHEILA PROEHL
FORMER VP - CFO	40.00		0	183014	52607				X

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org	1345297	TotalReportableCompFromOrg
Total Reportable Comp Frm Rltd Orgs	1989217	TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs
Total Other Compensation	677652	TotalOtherCompensation
Number Individuals GT100 K	22	NumberIndividualsGT100K
Formers Listed	1	FormersListed
Total Comp GT150 K	1	TotalCompGT150K
Compensation From Other Sources	0	CompensationFromOtherSources

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (5 entries)

Address Line1AddressOfContractor/AddressUS/AddressLine1	CityAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/City	StateAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/State	ZIP CodeAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/ZIPCode	Description Of ServicesDescriptionOfServices	CompensationCompensation
WESTERN WISCONSIN ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES
400 S 2ND STREET SUITE 2010	HUDSON	WI	54016	ANESTHESIOLOGIST SERVICES	271824
COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL IMAGING
719 W HAMILTON AVE SUITE B	EAU CLAIRE	WI	54701	RADIOLOGY SERVICES	257660
SHARED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC
202 W NEWTON ST	RICE LAKE	WI	54868	DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES	240990
CHRISTIANSEN CREATIVE
900 4TH STREET	HUDSON	WI	54016	CREATIVE WEB SERVICES	184445
CANCER CENTER OF WESTERN WISCONSIN
235 STATE STREET	ST CROIX FALLS	WI	54024	PHYSICIAN SERVICES	170300

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Contractors GT100 K	15	NumberOfContractorsGT100K
Related Organizations	252094	RelatedOrganizations
Government Grants	313343	GovernmentGrants
All Other Contributions	102955	AllOtherContributions
Total Contributions	668392	TotalContributions

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenue (4 entries)

DescriptionDescription	Business CodeBusinessCode	Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumn	Related Or Exempt Function IncomeRelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome
PATIENT SERVICE	623990	49526556	49526556
OTHER HEALTH CARE	623990	156515	156515
DIETARY	722210	145491	145491
GIFT SHOP	453220	144894	144894

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue	49973456	TotalProgramServiceRevenue

Investment Income InvestmentIncome

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	186275	TotalRevenueColumn
Exclusion	$186,275	ExclusionAmount

Gross Rents GrossRents

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Real	1093046	Real

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Real	763512	Real

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLoss

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Real	329534	Real

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLoss

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	329534	TotalRevenueColumn
Related Or Exempt Function Income	329534	RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome

Total Revenue TotalRevenue

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	51157657	TotalRevenueColumn
Related Or Exempt Function Income	50302990	RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome
Unrelated Business Revenue	0	UnrelatedBusinessRevenue
Exclusion	$186,275	ExclusionAmount

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgs

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	16025	Total
Program Services	16025	ProgramServices

Comp Current Officers Directors CompCurrentOfficersDirectors

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	412657	Total
Management And General	412657	ManagementAndGeneral

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWages

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	25113844	Total
Program Services	22672729	ProgramServices
Management And General	2441115	ManagementAndGeneral

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefits

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	4093921	Total
Program Services	3688898	ProgramServices
Management And General	405023	ManagementAndGeneral

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegal

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	-17151	Total
Management And General	-17151	ManagementAndGeneral

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccounting

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	107	Total
Program Services	107	ProgramServices

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOther

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	2194441	Total
Program Services	1728027	ProgramServices
Management And General	466414	ManagementAndGeneral

Advertising Advertising

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	351141	Total
Program Services	3392	ProgramServices
Management And General	347749	ManagementAndGeneral

Office Expenses OfficeExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	375971	Total
Program Services	90410	ProgramServices
Management And General	285561	ManagementAndGeneral

Information Technology InformationTechnology

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	241659	Total
Program Services	186466	ProgramServices
Management And General	55193	ManagementAndGeneral

Occupancy Occupancy

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	827798	Total
Program Services	567766	ProgramServices
Management And General	260032	ManagementAndGeneral

Travel Travel

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	61674	Total
Program Services	24655	ProgramServices
Management And General	37019	ManagementAndGeneral

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetings

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	6063	Total
Program Services	600	ProgramServices
Management And General	5463	ManagementAndGeneral

Interest Interest

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	1243954	Total
Program Services	1243954	ProgramServices

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletion

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	2800501	Total
Program Services	2721894	ProgramServices
Management And General	78607	ManagementAndGeneral

Insurance Insurance

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	107685	Total
Management And General	107685	ManagementAndGeneral

Other Expenses OtherExpenses (4 entries)

DescriptionDescription	TotalTotal	Program ServicesProgramServices	Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneral
MEDICAL & OFFICE SUPPLY	7672538	7650035	22503
EQUIPMENT & MAINTENANCE	1343303	1169760	173543
TAXES & ASSESSMENTS	268906	268906
RECRUITMENT & TRAINING	236473	112131	124342

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	160617	Total
Program Services	-12797	ProgramServices
Management And General	173414	ManagementAndGeneral

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	47512127	Total
Program Services	42132958	ProgramServices
Management And General	5379169	ManagementAndGeneral
Fundraising	0	Fundraising

Savings And Temp Cash Investments SavingsAndTempCashInvestments

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	15970041	BOY
EOY	23887319	EOY

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivable

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	86098	BOY
EOY	95503	EOY

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivable

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	6778385	BOY
EOY	6326203	EOY

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUse

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	930704	BOY
EOY	942593	EOY

Prepaid Expenses Deferred Charges PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	663184	BOY
EOY	336804	EOY

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Land Buildings Equipment Basis	57397245	LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis
Land Bldg Equipment Accum Deprec	25432829	LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec

Land Buildings Equipment Basis Net LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	32565023	BOY
EOY	31964416	EOY

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelated

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	2278335	BOY
EOY	2702604	EOY

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotal

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	7514626	BOY
EOY	2494596	EOY

Total Assets TotalAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	66786396	BOY
EOY	68750038	EOY

Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	6471390	BOY
EOY	6958760	EOY

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenue

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	16871	BOY
EOY	375	EOY

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilities

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	22905000	BOY
EOY	20365487	EOY

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	866706	BOY
EOY	1025005	EOY

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	30259967	BOY
EOY	28349627	EOY

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

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	34508182	BOY
EOY	38065504	EOY

Temporarily Restricted Net Assets TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	1936557	BOY
EOY	2253217	EOY

Permanently Restricted Net Assets PermanentlyRestrictedNetAssets

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	81690	BOY
EOY	81690	EOY

Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	36526429	BOY
EOY	40400411	EOY

Total Liab Net Assets Fund Balances TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	66786396	BOY
EOY	68750038	EOY

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XI	X	InfoInScheduleOPartXI
Reconcilation Revenue Expenses	3645530	ReconcilationRevenueExpenses
Reconcilation Other Changes	228452	ReconcilationOtherChanges
Method Of Accounting Accrual	X	MethodOfAccountingAccrual
Accountant Compile Or Review	0	AccountantCompileOrReview
FS Audited	1	FSAudited

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasis

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

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Audit Committee	1	AuditCommittee
Federal Grant Audit Required	0	FederalGrantAuditRequired

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Hospital170b1 Aiii	X	Hospital170b1Aiii

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

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

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

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

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

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

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

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Volunteers	0	Volunteers
Paid Staff Or Management	0	PaidStaffOrManagement
Media Advertisements	0	MediaAdvertisements
Mailings Members	0	MailingsMembers
Publications Or Broadcast	0	PublicationsOrBroadcast
Grants Other Organizations	0	GrantsOtherOrganizations
Direct Contact Legislators	0	DirectContactLegislators
Rallies Demonstrations	0	RalliesDemonstrations
Other Activities	1	OtherActivities
Total Lobbying Expenditures IIB	0	TotalLobbyingExpendituresIIB
Not Described In501c3	0	NotDescribedIn501c3

Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Identifier	EXPLANATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES:	Identifier
Return Reference	PART II-B, LINE 1:	ReturnReference
Explanation	HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC. PAYS FOR CERTAIN CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS. A PORTION OF SUCH MEMBERSHIP DUES POTENTIALLY COULD BE USED BY THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.	Explanation

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number DA Fs Held	3	NumberDAFsHeld
Donor Advised Contributions	633476	DonorAdvisedContributions
Grants Paid From Donor Funds	316816	GrantsPaidFromDonorFunds
Aggregate DAF Value	2334907	AggregateDAFValue
Disclosed Orgs Legal Control	1	DisclosedOrgsLegalControl
Disclosed For Charitable Purposes	1	DisclosedForCharitablePurposes

Current Year CurrentYear

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	81690	BeginningOfYearBalance
End Of Year Balance	81690	EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	81690	BeginningOfYearBalance
End Of Year Balance	81690	EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus2 Years CurrentYearMinus2Years

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	81690	BeginningOfYearBalance
End Of Year Balance	81690	EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus3 Years CurrentYearMinus3Years

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	81690	BeginningOfYearBalance
End Of Year Balance	81690	EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus4 Years CurrentYearMinus4Years

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance	81690	BeginningOfYearBalance
End Of Year Balance	81690	EndOfYearBalance

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Endowments Held By Unrelated Orgs	0	EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs
Endowments Held By Related Orgs	1	EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs
Are Related Orgs Listed Schedule R	1	AreRelatedOrgsListedScheduleR

Land Land

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	12143402	OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Book Value	12143402	BookValue

Buildings Buildings

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	29608391	OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation	16360340	Depreciation
Book Value	13248051	BookValue

Equipment Equipment

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	14700423	OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation	8503130	Depreciation
Book Value	6197293	BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	945029	OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation	569359	Depreciation
Book Value	375670	BookValue

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings	31964416	TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Description	THIRD-PARTY PAYOR SETTLEMENTS	Description
Amount	$1,025,005	Amount

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts	1025005	TotalOfAmounts
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt	51921169	TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Revenue Not Rptd F990	0	RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal	51921169	RevenueSubtotal
Other Revenues Not Included	-763512	OtherRevenuesNotIncluded
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt	-763512	RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form990	51157657	TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt	48275639	TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Other Expenses Included	763512	OtherExpensesIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd F990	763512	ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal	47512127	ExpensesSubtotal
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt	0	ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form990	47512127	TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (3 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:	PART V, LINE 4:	PART V, LINE 4: HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC. HOLDS $81,690 OF PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ASSETS RELATED TO HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC.'S BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN THE NET ASSETS OF HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC., A RELATED ORGANIZATION OF HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSE -763,512.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSE 763,512.

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Charity Care Policy	1	CharityCarePolicy
Written Policy	1	WrittenPolicy
FPG Reference Free Care	1	FPGReferenceFreeCare
Pcent200	X	Pcent200
FPG Reference Discounted Care	1	FPGReferenceDiscountedCare
Pcent300	X	Pcent300
Free Disc Care Medically Indigent	1	FreeDiscCareMedicallyIndigent
Amounts Budgeted For Charity Care	0	AmountsBudgetedForCharityCare
Annual Community Benefit Report	1	AnnualCommunityBenefitReport
Report Publically Available	1	ReportPublicallyAvailable

Charity Care At Cost CharityCareAtCost

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	361	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	118358	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	118358	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00250	PercentOfTotalExpense

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaid

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	5014	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	4876506	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	4647015	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	229491	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00480	PercentOfTotalExpense

Unreimbursed Costs UnreimbursedCosts

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	0	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	0	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00000	PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Charity Care TotalCharityCare

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Persons Served	5375	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	4994864	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	4647015	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	347849	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00730	PercentOfTotalExpense

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServices

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	44	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	15450	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	632480	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	43308	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	589172	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.01220	PercentOfTotalExpense

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducation

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	2	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	72	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	222386	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	222386	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00460	PercentOfTotalExpense

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServices

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	7	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	13995	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	1513487	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	1513487	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.03140	PercentOfTotalExpense

Research Research

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	0	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	0	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	0	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00000	PercentOfTotalExpense

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributions

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	17	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	0	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	62050	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	62050	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00130	PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefits

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	70	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	29517	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	2430403	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	43308	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	2387095	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.04950	PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefits

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	70	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	34892	PersonsServed
Total Community Benefit Expense	7425267	TotalCommunityBenefitExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	4690323	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Benefit Expense	2734944	NetCommunityBenefitExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.05680	PercentOfTotalExpense

Physical Improvements And Housing PhysicalImprovementsAndHousing

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	1	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	44	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	872	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Building Expense	872	NetCommunityBuildingExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00000	PercentOfTotalExpense

Economic Development EconomicDevelopment

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	2	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	0	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	3012	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Building Expense	3012	NetCommunityBuildingExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00010	PercentOfTotalExpense

Community Support CommunitySupport

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	1	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	400	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	312	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Building Expense	312	NetCommunityBuildingExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00000	PercentOfTotalExpense

Environmental Improvements EnvironmentalImprovements

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	2	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	100	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	15257	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Building Expense	15257	NetCommunityBuildingExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00030	PercentOfTotalExpense

Leadership Development LeadershipDevelopment

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	1	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	12	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	838	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Building Expense	838	NetCommunityBuildingExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00000	PercentOfTotalExpense

Coalition Building CoalitionBuilding

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	2	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	216	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	8990	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Building Expense	8990	NetCommunityBuildingExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00020	PercentOfTotalExpense

Health Improvement Advocacy HealthImprovementAdvocacy

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	0	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	0	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	0	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00000	PercentOfTotalExpense

Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopment

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	1	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	42	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	2806	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Net Community Building Expense	2806	NetCommunityBuildingExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00010	PercentOfTotalExpense

Other Other

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	0	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	0	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	0	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Direct Offsetting Revenue	0	DirectOffsettingRevenue
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00000	PercentOfTotalExpense

Total Total

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Activities Or Programs	10	NumberOfActivitiesOrPrograms
Persons Served	814	PersonsServed
Total Community Building Expense	32087	TotalCommunityBuildingExpense
Net Community Building Expense	32087	NetCommunityBuildingExpense
Percent Of Total Expense	0.00070	PercentOfTotalExpense

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense Reported	1	BadDebtExpenseReported
Bad Debt Expense	$1,156,456	BadDebtExpenseAmount
Amount Attributable To	0	AmountAttributableTo
Amount Reimbursed By Medicare	10585183	AmountReimbursedByMedicare
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medicare	10585183	CostOfCareReimbursedByMedicare

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsed

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

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection Policy	1	WrittenDebtCollectionPolicy
Provision For Charity Care	1	ProvisionForCharityCare

Form990 Schedule H Part IV Form990ScheduleHPartIV (2 entries)

Description Ent Primary ActivityDescriptionEntPrimaryActivity	Organization Profit Or OwnershipOrganizationProfitOrOwnership	Officers Etc Profit Or OwnershipOfficersEtcProfitOrOwnership	Physicans Profit Or OwnershipPhysicansProfitOrOwnership
1 ST CROIX VALLEY SHARED SERVICES
HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE CARE	0.25000	0.00000	0.00000
2 WESTERN WISCONSIN CANCER CENTER
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND RADIATION	0.23700	0.00000	0.00000

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Number Of Hospital Facilities	1	NumberOfHospitalFacilities

Form990 Schedule H Part V Section A Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionA

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Facility Number	1	FacilityNumber

Name Name

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	HUDSON HOSPITAL INC	BusinessNameLine1

Address Address

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	405 STAGELINE ROAD	AddressLine1
City	HUDSON	City
State	WI	State
ZIP Code	54016	ZIPCode

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Licensed Hospital	X	LicensedHospital
General Medical And Surgical	X	GeneralMedicalAndSurgical
Critical Access Hospital	X	CriticalAccessHospital
Er24 Hours	X	Er24Hours

Form990 Schedule H Part V Section B Form990ScheduleHPartVSectionB

Hospital Facility Name HospitalFacilityName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	HUDSON HOSPITAL INC	BusinessNameLine1

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Hospital Facility Number	1	HospitalFacilityNumber
CHNA Conducted	1	CHNAConducted
Community Definition	X	CommunityDefinition
How Data Obtained	X	HowDataObtained
Community Health Needs	X	CommunityHealthNeeds
Other Health Issues	X	OtherHealthIssues
Identifying Process	X	IdentifyingProcess
Consulting Process	X	ConsultingProcess
Needs Assessment Conducted	12	NeedsAssessmentConducted
Take Into Account	1	TakeIntoAccount
Other Facilities	1	OtherFacilities
CHNA Widely Available	1	CHNAWidelyAvailable
Own Website	X	OwnWebsite
On Request	X	OnRequest
Adopt Implement Strategy	X	AdoptImplementStrategy
Execute Implement Strategy	X	ExecuteImplementStrategy
Include Operational Plans	X	IncludeOperationalPlans
Adopt Budget	X	AdoptBudget
Prioritize Health Needs	X	PrioritizeHealthNeeds
Prioritize Services	X	PrioritizeServices
All Needs Addressed	0	AllNeedsAddressed
Organization Incur Excise Tax	0	OrganizationIncurExciseTax
Eligibility Criteria Explained	1	EligibilityCriteriaExplained
Uses FPG Free	1	UsesFPGFree
FPG Free Percent	200.000000000000	FPGFreePercent
Uses FPG Discounted	1	UsesFPGDiscounted
FPG Discount Percent	300.000000000000	FPGDiscountPercent
Explains Basis	1	ExplainsBasis
Income Level	X	IncomeLevel
Medical Indigency	X	MedicalIndigency
Insurance Status	X	InsuranceStatus
Uninsured Discount	X	UninsuredDiscount
Medicaid Medicare	X	MedicaidMedicare
State Regulation	X	StateRegulation
Explains Application Method	1	ExplainsApplicationMethod
Includes Publicity Measures	1	IncludesPublicityMeasures
Attached To Invoices	X	AttachedToInvoices
Posted In Emergency Room	X	PostedInEmergencyRoom
Posted In Admission Office	X	PostedInAdmissionOffice
Provided On Admission	X	ProvidedOnAdmission
Available On Request	X	AvailableOnRequest
Other Publicity	X	OtherPublicity
Actions On Nonpayment	1	ActionsOnNonpayment
Collection Activities	0	CollectionActivities
Nondiscrim Emergency Care Policy	1	NondiscrimEmergencyCarePolicy
Used Other Method	X	UsedOtherMethod
Amounts Generally Billed	0	AmountsGenerallyBilled
Gross Charges	0	GrossCharges

Form990 Schedule H Part VI Form990ScheduleHPartVI (20 entries)

ExplanationExplanation	IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference
PART I, LINE 7: USED WORKSHEETS PROVIDED IN SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS TO CALCULATE COST TO CHARGE RATIOS.
PART I, LINE 7G: HUDSON HOSPITAL (THE HOSPITAL) IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING NEEDED SERVICES EVEN AT A FINANCIAL LOSS. IN 2012, LOSS ON SERVICES FOR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDING RESPIRATORY THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, ONCOLOGY, EMERGENCY ROOM, OBSERVATION, REGIONAL BLOOD BANK, PROGRAMS FOR CHANGE, LABOR AND DELIVERY TOTALED $1,513,487.
AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE HOSPITAL NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS TAX EXEMPTION STATUS ACCOUNTABLE TO ITS BOARD, STAFF, PHYSICIANS, DONORS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND MOST OF ALL TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE 2012 REPORT TO COMMUNITY WAS REVIEWED AT BOTH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING. IT WAS POSTED ON THE HOSPITAL WEBSITE IN DECEMBER 2012 FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO REVIEW (HUDSONHOSPITAL.ORG/COMMUNITYREPORT). PRINT COPIES WERE AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK IF PEOPLE REQUESTED IT. THE REPORT COMMUNICATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE HOSPITAL IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION - "CARING FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY" AND HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC.'S COMMITMENT AND SUPPORT IN THESE EFFORTS. THE ONLINE REPORT SUPPORTS THE HOSPITAL'S GREEN INITIATIVE AND SHARES THE HOSPITAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SUPPORT EFFORTS OF THE HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND HEALTHIER TOGETHER UPDATES.	COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT	SCHEDULE H - PART I - LINE 6A
PART II: THE HOSPITAL IS AN ENERGETIC MEMBER OF THE LOCAL, STATE AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES. AS THE HOSPITAL SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS, IT LIVES OUT ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. KNOWING MUCH MORE CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER, THE HOSPITAL CONTINUED ITS LEADERSHIP AND CO-FACILITATION OF HEALTHIER TOGETHER ST. CROIX COUNTY. THROUGH THIS COUNTY-WIDE, COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE, THE HOSPITAL BEGAN TO ALIGN ITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS AND CONTINUES TO BUILD VALUABLE CONNECTIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FROM PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT SECTORS TO SHARE SKILLS AND ASSETS. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COALITION BUILDING, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE TOBACCO COALITION, HEALTHWATCH OF ST. CROIX COUNTY, WEST CENTRAL REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL (RTAC), THE HEALING ARTS PROGRAM, HUDSON CHAMBER, ST. CROIX COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC), SOMERSET MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS (CAPS) CLASS, AND LEADERSHIP HUDSON A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING DYNAMIC BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.THE HOSPITAL CONTINUED ON ITS ECO-FRIENDLY JOURNEY "HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM" (2008 COMMITMENT) USING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ESTABLISHING GREEN PURCHASING POLICIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE THAT'S HEALTHY. GREEN INITIATIVES INCLUDED THE RECYCLING PROGRAM, COMMUNITY SHARPS DISPOSAL SITE, REDUCTION OF ENERGY AND WATER CONSUMPTION, CREATION AND EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITY GARDEN THE HOSPITAL IN SUPPORT OF HEALTHIER TOGETHER INITIATIVES, AND THE FOSTERING OF HEALING ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY LABYRINTH. IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES HAS MADE THE HOSPITAL A MODEL WITHIN THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF CARE. THE HOSPITAL NUTRITION SERVICES CONTINUED ITS WORK IN SUPPORT OF THE HOSPITAL'S "HEALTHY FOOD IN HEALTH CARE" PLEDGE (2010). THE PLEDGE IS A COMMITMENT TO INCREASE OFFERINGS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, REDUCE FATS AND SWEETENED FOODS, TAKE STEPS TO ENCOURAGE CURRENT VENDORS TO PROCURE LOCAL FOOD, AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL FARMS. THE HOSPITAL IS SHARING BEST PRACTICES AND ENCOURAGING OTHER HOSPITALS IN THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF CARE TO INCREASE LOCAL PURCHASING. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) AND SERVES AS A DISTRIBUTION SITE FOR LOCALLY-GROWN FRESH, ORGANIC PRODUCE FOR STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IN 2012, NUTRITION SERVICES HAD THEIR OWN COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT TO GROW VEGETABLES THAT WERE USED FOR INPATIENT AND CAFE FOOD. THEY WERE ABLE TO GROW AND UTILIZE 135 POUNDS OF VEGETABLES. COMPOSTING FOR THE GARDENS YIELDED 2.5 TONS IN 2012.
PART III, LINE 4: IN JULY 2011, THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ISSUED ASU NO. 2011-07, PRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURE OF PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE, PROVISION FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS, AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE ENTITIES, WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL STATEMENT USERS WITH GREATER TRANSPARENCY ABOUT A HEALTH CARE ENTITY'S NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. THE AMENDMENTS REQUIRE HEALTH CARE ENTITIES TO PRESENT THE PROVISION FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS RELATED TO PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE AS A DEDUCTION FROM PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE (NET OF CONTRACTUAL ALLOWANCES AND DISCOUNTS) ON THEIR STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS. THIS STANDARD WAS EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2012 FISCAL YEAR."BAD DEBT" REPRESENTS THE UNPAID OBLIGATION FOR CARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE ABLE TO PAY, BUT HAVE NOT DEMONSTRATED A WILLINGNESS TO DO SO. BAD DEBT INCLUDES ANY UNPAID PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY THAT MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DEDUCTIBLES, CO-INSURANCE, CO-PAYMENTS AND NON-COVERED SERVICES.THE FOOTNOTE IN THE HOSPITAL'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS READS AS FOLLOWS: "ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE REDUCED BY AN ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS, BASED ON ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES FOR IDENTIFYING UNCOLLECTIBLE PATIENT ACCOUNTS AND CLASSIFYING THESE ACCOUNTS AS DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, THE HOSPITAL'S MANAGEMENT PERIODICALLY ASSESSES THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS BY TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION, BY PAYOR CATEGORY, THE EXPECTED NET COLLECTIONS, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING, HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS EXPERIENCE, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, AND OTHER COLLECTION INDICATORS. THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS IS THE PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY PORTION OF COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS. PATIENTS WHO ARE INSURED ARE ASSESSED SEPARATELY FOR COLLECTABILITY FROM UNINSURED PATIENTS. THE RESULTS OF THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE USED TO ESTABLISH THE NET REALIZABLE VALUE OF PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS."BAD DEBT IS CURRENTLY EXCLUDED FROM THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT CALCULATION PER WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (WHA).
PART III, LINE 8: THE HOSPITAL BASES ITS MEDICARE COSTING METHODOLOGY ON THE CMS MEDICARE COST REPORT METHODOLOGY TO GET THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO. SINCE THE HOSPITAL IS A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL, REIMBURSEMENT FROM MEDICARE IS EQUAL TO THE COST SO THERE IS NO SUPLUS (SHORTFALL). MEDICARE SHORTFALL IS CURRENTLY EXCLUDED FROM THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT CALCULATION PER WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (WHA), BUT CAN BE INCLUDED IN OTHER FINANCIAL REPORTS.
PART III, LINE 9B: THE HOSPITAL DEBT COLLECTION POLICY CONTAINS PROVISIONS ON COLLECTION PRACTICES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE KNOWN TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE HOSPITAL BELIEVES THAT DEBT COLLECTION POLICIES, WHETHER IMPLEMENTED BY HOSPITAL STAFF OR HOSPITAL'S AGENTS, SHOULD REFLECT THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION AND VALUES. THE HOSPITAL WILL NOT TOLERATE ABUSIVE, HARASSING, OPPRESSIVE, FALSE, DECEPTIVE, OR MISLEADING LANGUAGE OR COLLECTIONS CONDUCT BY ITS DEBT COLLECTION, ATTORNEY AND AGENCY, AND THEIR AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, AND THE HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING MEDICAL DEBT FROM PATIENTS. THE HOSPITAL WILL NOT REFER ANY ACCOUNT TO A THIRD PARTY DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY UNLESS IT HAS CONFIRMED THAT:- THERE IS REASONABLE BASIS TO BELIEVE THAT THE PATIENT OWES THE DEBT.- ALL KNOWN THIRD-PARTY PAYERS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY BILLED, AND THE PATIENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMAINING DEBT.- IF THE PATIENT HAS INDICATED AN INABILITY TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT, THE PATIENT HAS BEEN OFFERED A REASONABLE PAYMENT PLAN. THE HOSPITAL WILL NOT REFER PATIENTS TO DEBT COLLECTION AGENCIES WHO ARE PERFORMING AS SPECIFIED IN THEIR PAYMENT PLANS.- THE PATIENT HAS BEEN GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION. IF THE PATIENT HAS SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ALL COLLECTION ACTIVITY WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROCESSED.- THE LEVEL OF AUTHORITY REQUIRED TO MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING AUTHORIZING LITIGATION, PAYMENT PLANS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS: - BALANCES OVER $25,000 CEO - BALANCES BETWEEN $10,000 AND $25,000 CFO - BALANCES BETWEEN $1 AND $10,000 DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3: NEEDS ASSESSMENT INPUT IN 2012, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHPARTNERS HOSPITAL DIVISION, THE HOSPITAL ENGAGED THE RESOURCES OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONSULTING (CHC CONSULTING) TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE, SIX-STEP COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA). THE CHNA UTILIZED RELEVANT HEALTH DATA, FINDINGS FROM THE HEALTHIER TOGETHER ST. CROIX COUNTY, WHICH WAS A 2009 QUALITATIVE, AND QUANTITATIVE CHNA CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ST. CROIX COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROCESS (CHIP) STEERING COMMITTEE. IT IS A STRATEGIC, COUNTYWIDE, COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH FOR CREATING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOSPITAL'S 2012 CHNA WORKED WITH STAKEHOLDERS BY WAY OF IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS, ELECTRONIC SURVEY RESULTS, A FOCUS GROUP, AND A TOWN HALL MEETING TO IDENTIFY THE MAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITIES THAT THE HOSPITAL WILL ADDRESS IN ITS CHNA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.	HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 4: NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER HOSPITALS THE HOSPITAL'S 2012 CHNA WAS CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF CARE HOSPITALS THAT INCLUDE REGIONS HOSPITAL, ST. PAUL, MN; LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL, STILLWATER, MN; AND WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL, NEW RICHMOND, WI. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO WORK WITH BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CENTER AND RIVER FALLS AREA HOSPITAL TO MOVE THE HEALTHIER TOGETHER PLAN FORWARD.	HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5C: NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT AVAILABILITYTHE HOSPITAL'S 2012 CHNA AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IS AVAILABLE ON THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SECTION OF THE HOSPITALS WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.HUDSONHOSPITAL.ORG/COMMUNITY/THE HOSPITAL'S 2012 CHNA UNCOVERED THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:- TOBACCO, DRUG, ALCOHOL USE AND OTHER UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS ARE LINKED TO THE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH. - OBESITY, POOR NUTRITION AND LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ARE GROWING CONCERNS. - ACCESS IS LIMITED TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE CARE FOR UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED, ETHNICALLY DIVERSE, ELDERLY AND CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PATIENTS. - ACCESS IS LIMITED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE. - THERE IS A LACK OF COORDINATION AMONG PROVIDERS. THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM NEEDS TO LEARN TO ADAPT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY INCLUDING CULTURAL SENSITIVITY TRAININGS FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS.TO ADDRESS THESE COMMUNITY NEEDS, THE HOSPITAL DEVELOPED AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WITH THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES:- INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH.- PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS TO REDUCE OBESITY BY IMPROVING NUTRITION AND EXERCISE.- INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE CARE.- IMPROVE SERVICE INTEGRATION.- PROMOTE CHANGE IN UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS.THESE TOP FIVE PRIORITIES CORRELATE VERY WELL WITH THE FIVE PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE HEALTHIER TOGETHER ST. CROIX PLAN THAT INCLUDED: - ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES.- OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY, AND LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.- ADEQUATE AND APPROPRIATE NUTRITION.- ALCOHOL AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION.- TOBACCO USE AND EXPOSURE.EXISTING AND NEW PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ARE MOVING FORWARD TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE FOLLOWING IS AN OVERVIEW OF SOME OF THOSE PROGRAMS AT THE HOSPITAL:- CONTINUE SUPPORT WITH HEALTHPARTNERS' OVERALL EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT THE MENTAL HEALTH ANTI STIGMA CAMPAIGN. SOME OF THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES WITH A VESTED INTEREST IN MENTAL HEALTH, SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL NAMI WALK, AND UTILIZING HEALTHPARTNERS' RESOURCES AND TOOLKITS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF MENTAL ILLNESS.- SUPPORT THE YUMPOWER EFFORTS OF HEALTHPARTNERS BOTH INTERNALLY (STAFF EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT) AND EXTERNALLY IN THE COMMUNITY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. YUMPOWER IS A KID FRIENDLY ONLINE RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL ADVICE FOR HEALTHY EATING HABITS. - CONTINUE FACILITATION OF THE LOCAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CANCER CENTER OF WESTERN WISCONSIN.- CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR PROM MOCK CRASH DRILL.- EXPAND THE COMMUNITY GARDEN ON THE HOSPITAL PROPERTY TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING.	HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7: UNADDRESSED IDENTIFIED NEEDS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF FOCUS ARE CONSIDERED OPERATIONAL AND ARE ADDRESSED IN THE HOSPITAL BUSINESS PLAN: - REDUCE PATIENT UTILIZATION OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO FREE UP SPACE AND RESOURCES FOR ACUTE MEDICAL CRISES - REDUCTION OF READMISSIONS - INCREASE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PRIMARY CARE CLINIC / PHYSICIANS (CARE TRANSITION) - ASSIST WITH ACCESSING AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS / MEDICATION MONITORING - PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE (FOCUSED EFFORTS ON ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES)THE HOSPITAL WILL CONTINUE TO IMPROVE SERVICE INTEGRATION AND THE PATIENT CONTINUUM OF CARE VIA INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS.THE HOSPITAL HAS CHOSEN NOT TO INCLUDE THE PRIORITY, IMPROVED SERVICE INTEGRATION THAT WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE CHNA CONDUCTED IN 2012 WITHIN ITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.	HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 14G: THE HOSPITAL SERVES ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IN 2012, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED $118,358 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE HOSPITAL DEFINES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS THE COST OF CARE DELIVERED TO PATIENTS WHO ARE WILLING, BUT UNABLE, TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE. THIS INCLUDES PATIENTS WHOSE CHARGES ARE FORGIVEN OR REDUCED BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY, PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY THE BALANCE LEFT BY ANY PAYER, AND PATIENTS FOR WHOM UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR SPECIAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WARRANT SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. TO INFORM AND EDUCATE PATIENTS ON ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, THE HOSPITAL HAS DEVELOPED AN EXTENSIVE FINANCIAL COUNSELING PROGRAM. WHEN A PATIENT VISITS THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR IS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL, BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE STATUS IS REQUESTED. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES IS CONTACTED TO MEET OR FOLLOW-UP WITH THE PATIENT. ALL PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNT OF 50%, REGARDLESS OF INCOME. IF THE PATIENT IS INTERESTED IN DETERMINING IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER DISCOUNTS, THEY WILL BE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP SECURE A PAYMENT SOURCE FOR UNINSURED AND UNDER INSURED PATIENTS. PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, ADMINISTERED BY THE HOSPITAL'S BUSINESS OPERATIONS, EMPLOYS 1.5 FTE FOR PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES TO OVERSEE ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND, ALONG WITH SUPPORT FROM DEPARTMENT STAFF, HELPS PATIENTS ENROLL IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, FIND OTHER SOURCES OF PAYMENT, OR ACCESS SERVICES BEYOND MEDICAL CARE. IN 2012, THE HOSPITAL SPENT $14,466 IN STAFF TIME TO ASSIST 273 PATIENTS ENROLL IN PUBLIC MEDICAL PROGRAMS; $40,039 IN STAFF TIME TO GUIDE OR REFER 1,732 PEOPLE TO COMMUNITY SERVICES/PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANCE; AND $106,387 IN STAFF TIME TO GUIDE OR REFER 3,025 PATIENTS TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (PAYMENT, BILLING AND INSURANCE COVERAGE) AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOTED ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEB SITE,ON ALL BILLING STATEMENTS, AND IN THE PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDE, DISTRIBUTED TO ALL NEW PATIENTS. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL COUNSELING, THE HOSPITAL HAS STAFF SOCIAL WORKERS AND CASE MANAGERS TO HANDLE CRISIS INTERVENTIONS, EMERGENCY ROOM NEEDS, AND PATIENT AFTERCARE.	HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20D: THE HOSPITAL USES THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE PRESCRIBED CALCULATION TO DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM CHARGEABLE AMOUNT FOR PATIENTS DETERMINED TO BE FAP ELIGIBLE. THERE IS ALSO AN UNINSURED DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE. THE HOSPITAL OFFERS A STANDARDIZED AND UNIFORM APPROACH TO OFFERING A DISCOUNT FOR THE UNINSURED. THE DISCOUNT IS 50% FOR ALL ELIGIBLE PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF INCOME.	HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC.
PART VI, LINE 2: IN 2012, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHPARTNERS HOSPITAL DIVISION, THE HOSPITAL ENGAGED THE RESOURCES OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONSULTING (CHC CONSULTING) TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE, SIX-STEP COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA). THE CHNA UTILIZED RELEVANT HEALTH DATA, FINDINGS FROM THE HEALTHIER TOGETHER ST. CROIX COUNTY, WHICH WAS A 2009 QUALITATIVE, AND QUANTITATIVE CHNA CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ST. CROIX COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROCESS (CHIP) STEERING COMMITTEE. IT IS A STRATEGIC, COUNTYWIDE, COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH FOR CREATING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOSPITAL'S 2012 CHNA WORKED WITH STAKEHOLDERS BY WAY OF IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS, PATIENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, A FOCUS GROUP, AND THE ST. CROIX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IDENTIFY THE MAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITIES THAT THE HOSPITAL WILL ADDRESS IN ITS CHNA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.THE HOSPITAL' 2012 CHNA AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IS AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY SECTION OF THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.HUDSONHOSPITAL.ORG/DOCUMENTS/UPLOADS/HUDSON_IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN_FINAL_8.10.12.PDF THE HOSPITAL'S 2012 CHNA UNCOVERED THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:- TOBACCO, DRUG, ALCOHOL USE AND OTHER UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS ARE LINKED TO THE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH. - OBESITY, POOR NUTRITION AND LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ARE GROWING CONCERNS. - ACCESS IS LIMITED TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE CARE FOR UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED, ETHNICALLY DIVERSE, ELDERLY AND CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PATIENTS. - ACCESS IS LIMITED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE. - IMPROVE SERVICE INTEGRATIONTO ADDRESS THESE COMMUNITY NEEDS, THE HOSPITAL DEVELOPED AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES:- INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH.- PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS TO REDUCE OBESITY BY IMPROVING NUTRITION AND EXERCISE.- INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE CARE.- PROMOTE CHANGE IN UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS.THESE TOP PRIORITIES CORRELATE VERY WELL WITH THE PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE 2009-2014 HEALTHIER TOGETHER ST. CROIX PLAN THAT INCLUDED: - ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES.- OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY, AND LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.- ADEQUATE AND APPROPRIATE NUTRITION.- ALCOHOL AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION.- TOBACCO USE AND EXPOSURE.EXISTING AND NEW PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES ARE MOVING FORWARD TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE FOLLOWING IS AN OVERVIEW OF SOME OF THOSE PROGRAMS AT THE HOSPITAL:- CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT IN THE COUNTY-WIDE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE NOW KNOWN AS HEALTHIER TOGETHER-ST. CROIX- CONTINUE SUPPORT WITH HEALTHPARTNERS OVERALL EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT THE MENTAL HEALTH ANTI STIGMA CAMPAIGN. SOME OF THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES WITH A VESTED INTEREST IN MENTAL HEALTH, SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL NAMI WALK, AND UTILIZING HEALTHPARTNERS' RESOURCES AND TOOLKITS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF MENTAL ILLNESS.- ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE ST. CROIX VALLEY CO-OP INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE REGION.- SUPPORT THE YUMPOWER EFFORTS OF HEALTHPARTNERS BOTH INTERNALLY (STAFF EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT) AND EXTERNALLY IN THE COMMUNITY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. YUMPOWER IS A KID FRIENDLY ONLINE RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL ADVICE FOR HEALTHY EATING HABITS. - INCREASE ACCESS TO MEDICATION FOR UN-INSURED AND UNDER-INSURED PATIENTS.- WORK TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HUDSON PHYSICIANS MEDICAL PHYSICIAN LIAISON TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES TASK FORCE.- CONTINUE TO OFFER THE HOSPITAL VAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS SEEKING PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE AND HOSPITAL SERVICES.- ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP SECURE PAYMENT SOURCES FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS.- CONTINUED WORK THROUGH HEALTHIER TOGETHER WITH THE OVERWEIGHT AND LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TASK FORCES.- HEALTHIER TOGETHER IS THE GRANT RECIPIENT OF A TRANSFORM WISCONSIN IMPACT GRANT (26 MONTH) WITH FOCUS ON ACTIVE COMMUNITIES (JOINT USE AGREEMENTS WITH SCHOOL, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES). THE HOSPITAL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER GRANT WORK GROUP MEMBERS, WILL IMPLEMENT A WORK PLAN TO HELP INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE HOSPITAL WILL ACT AS THE FISCAL AGENT AND PROVIDE STAFF MANAGEMENT AND GRANT OVERSIGHT.- THE HOSPITAL OPERATES PROGRAMS FOR CHANGE, AN OUTPATIENT CHEMICAL ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY CARE PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, GROUP DISCUSSION, AND FAMILY TREATMENT GROUPS FREE OF CHARGE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR LOVED ONE. - THE HOSPITAL EMPLOYS A CERTIFIED TOBACCO CESSATION THERAPIST, WHO ALSO SERVES AS THE TOBACCO TASK FORCE / CESSATION SERVICES LEAD. - THE HOSPITAL WILL CONTINUE FACILITATION OF THE LOCAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP.
PART VI, LINE 3: PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE THE HOSPITAL SERVES ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IN 2012, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED $118,358 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE HOSPITAL DEFINES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS THE COST OF CARE DELIVERED TO PATIENTS WHO ARE WILLING, BUT UNABLE, TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE. THIS INCLUDES PATIENTS WHOSE CHARGES ARE FORGIVEN OR REDUCED BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY, PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY THE BALANCE LEFT BY ANY PAYER, AND PATIENTS FOR WHOM UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR SPECIAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WARRANT SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. TO INFORM AND EDUCATE PATIENTS ON ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, THE HOSPITAL HAS DEVELOPED AN EXTENSIVE FINANCIAL COUNSELING PROGRAM. WHEN A PATIENT VISITS THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR IS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL, BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE STATUS IS REQUESTED. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES IS CONTACTED TO MEET OR FOLLOW-UP WITH THE PATIENT. ALL PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNT OF 50%, REGARDLESS OF INCOME. IF THE PATIENT IS INTERESTED IN DETERMINING IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER DISCOUNTS, THEY WILL BE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP SECURE A PAYMENT SOURCE FOR UNINSURED AND UNDER INSURED PATIENTS. PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, ADMINISTERED BY THE HOSPITAL'S BUSINESS OPERATIONS, EMPLOYS 1.5 FTE FOR PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES TO OVERSEE ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND, ALONG WITH SUPPORT FROM DEPARTMENT STAFF, HELPS PATIENTS ENROLL IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, FIND OTHER SOURCES OF PAYMENT, OR ACCESS SERVICES BEYOND MEDICAL CARE. IN 2012, THE HOSPITAL SPENT $14,466 IN STAFF TIME TO ASSIST 273 PATIENTS ENROLL IN PUBLIC MEDICAL PROGRAMS; $40,039 IN STAFF TIME TO GUIDE OR REFER 1,732 PEOPLE TO COMMUNITY SERVICES/PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANCE; AND $106,387 IN STAFF TIME TO GUIDE OR REFER 3,025 PATIENTS TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (PAYMENT, BILLING AND INSURANCE COVERAGE) AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOTED ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEB SITE,ON ALL BILLING STATEMENTS, AND IN THE PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDE, DISTRIBUTED TO ALL NEW PATIENTS. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL COUNSELING, THE HOSPITAL HAS STAFF SOCIAL WORKERS AND CASE MANAGERS TO HANDLE CRISIS INTERVENTIONS, EMERGENCY ROOM NEEDS, AND PATIENT AFTERCARE.
PART VI, LINE 4: COMMUNITY INFORMATIONTHE HOSPITAL SERVES RESIDENTS FROM ST. CROIX AND PIERCE COUNTIES IN WESTERN WISCONSIN AND AREAS OF NEIGHBORING MINNESOTA. OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREA IS HUDSON, WI 54016 (INCLUDES HUDSON, HUDSON TOWNSHIP, TROY, ST. JOSEPH'S AND NORTH HUDSON). OUR SECONDARY SERVICE AREA INCLUDES WI (BALDWIN, HAMMOND, HOULTON, NEW RICHMOND, PRESCOTT, RIVER FALLS, ROBERTS AND SOMERSET) AND MN (BAYPORT, LAKELAND, AND STILLWATER). 2010 CENSUS LISTS THE POPULATION OF ST. CROIX COUNTY AT 84,345, A 33.6% POPULATION GROWTH SINCE 2000. RAPID GROWTH CONTINUES WITHIN ST. CROIX COUNTY, MUCH IN PART DUE TO ITS CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE TWIN CITIES (MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL) WHERE MANY RESIDENTS COMMUTE TO WORK. ST. CROIX COUNTY'S POPULATION IS COMPRISED OF: 7.4% UNDER 5 YEARS OLD, 26% UNDER 18, 10% 65 YEARS AND OVER, AND 50% FEMALE. THE POPULATION IS 95.9% WHITE, 0.7% BLACK, 0.4% AMERICAN INDIAN, 1.0% ASIAN AND 2.0% HISPANIC OR LATINO. ST. CROIX COUNTY HAS A HIGH MEDIAN INCOME COMPARATIVELY WITHIN THE STATE - $69,682 AND A POVERTY RATE APPROXIMATELY HALF THAT OF THE REST OF THE STATE - 6.3%.ACCORDING TO THE 2012 COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS REPORT, ST. CROIX COUNTY RANKED AS THE 1ST HEALTHIEST COUNTY OVERALL IN THE STATE (OUT OF 72 COUNTIES).
PART VI, LINE 5: PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTHTHE HOSPITAL IS GOVERNED BY A COMMUNITY-BASED BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MEDICAL STAFF IS ORGANIZED IN THE PUBLIC'S INTEREST. THE HOSPITAL AIMS TO BE THE PREMIER PARTNER IN THE COMMUNITY'S QUEST FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EACH OTHER, THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY, HUDSON PHYSICIANS WWMA, AND THE COMMUNITY, THE HOSPITAL ACCOMPLISHED A GREAT DEAL IN 2012. ADVANCEMENTS WERE MADE IN SUPPORT OF THE TRIPLE AIM: TO ENSURE BETTER HEALTH FOR ALL, IMPROVED PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. THE HOSPITAL CONTINUED TO GROW ITS REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENT CLINICAL OUTCOMES AND SERVICE. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: - JOINED THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S PARTNERS FOR PATIENTS NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO PREVENT 1.8 MILLION INJURIES TO PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITAL SAVING MORE THAN 60,000 LIVES OVER THREE YEARS. FOCUS AREAS FOR THE HOSPITAL ARE REDUCING CATHETER-ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS, FALL PREVENTION, AND TREADMISSION/CARE TRANSITIONS.- EXPANDED THE PROVIDERS PRACTICING IN THE INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC, HOSPITALIST PROGRAM (ONLY HOSPITAL IN WESTERN WISCONSIN TO PROVIDE THIS MODEL OF CARE) AND PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN ROBERTS WISCONSIN.- CELLS GONE WILD, A FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY 52 PEOPLE. A PANEL OF PHYSICIANS SHARED CURRENT INFORMATION ON PREVENTION, EDUCATION, DIAGNOSIS, CANCER CARE AND TREATMENT. - CONTINUED OPTIMIZATION OF EPIC ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR) SYSTEM TO IMPROVE HEALTHPARTNERS' REGIONAL NETWORK AND ADVANCE QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE FOR PATIENTS, CLINICIANS AND MEDICAL STAFF, AND REDUCE HEALTH CARE COSTS. HEALTHPARTNERS WAS NAMED ONE OF THE "MOST WIRED" ORGANIZATIONS BY HOSPITAL & HEALTH NETWORKS MAGAZINE. THE HOSPITAL, ONE OF THE FEW ITS SIZE NATIONALLY TO HAVE EPIC, TOGETHER WITH WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL WERE AMONG THE FIRST IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO ATTEST TO MEANINGFUL USE.- EXPANDED HEALTHPARTNERS ONLINE PATIENT SERVICES FOR THE SPECIALTY CLINICS AND THE ROBERTS CLINIC TO GIVE PATIENTS THE OPTION OF ACCESSING TEST RESULTS OR IMMUNIZATION RECORDS, EMAILING A PROVIDER, AND PAYING BILLS ONLINE.- DURING EARTH WEEK, A THERMOMETER SWAP EVENT OCCURRED. IT ENABLED THE COMMUNITY A CHANCE TO EXHANGE THEIR OLD MERCURY THERMOMETERS FOR NEW DIGITAL ECO-FRIENDLY MERCURY-FREE THERMOMETERS. A TOTAL OF 70 NEW ONES WERE GIVEN AWAY.- THE HOSPITAL WON TWO NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS FROM PARCTICE GREENHEALTH, THE NATION'S LEADING SUSTAINABILITY IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION. THESE INCLUDED THE PARTNER FOR CHANGE AWARD, FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AND THE MAKING MEDICINE MERCURY-FREE AWARD. THE HOSPITAL ALSO WAS AWARDED HUDSON'S SUSTAIN GREEN LEAF AWARD.- PROGRAMS FOR CHANGE, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROGRAM CELEBRATED THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY. IN OCTOBER THEY HELD A CELEBRATION EVENT FOR ALUMNI, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SHARE EXPERIENCES, SUCCESSES AND CELEBRATE.- THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATED IN A COUNTY WIDE MOCK DISASTER DRILL. ST. CROIX EMS & RESCUE, THE HOSPITAL STAFF, EMERGENCY CENTER PHYSICIANS AND STUDENTS FRO THE LOCAL SWIM CLUB ALL PARTICIPATED IN THE DRILL. OBSERVERS FROM OTHER LOCAL HOSPITALS FELT THAT THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM SUCCESSFULLY MET ALL DRILL REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINT COMMISSION.- THE HOSPITAL IMAGING CENTER INSTALLED A NEW 160-SLICE, 3D CT SCANNER. A GREATER NUMBER OF SCAN OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING CT FLUORO, IMPROVE BIOPSY CAPABILITIES AND FASTER SCAN TIMES, THUS REDUCING THE RADIATION EXPOSURE.- CONTINUED SUCCESS WITH THE SURGICAL CARE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SCIP) IMPLEMENTED IN 2010 - NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY INITIATIVE TO REDUCE PATIENT INFECTION RATES. ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL HEALTHCARE SAFETY NETWORK (NHSN), THE HOSPITAL REPORTS SOME OF THE LOWEST SURGICAL INFECTION RATES IN THE REGION WITH A RATE OF 0.7% COMPARED TO THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 1.9%.- MEDICATION WASTE PROGRAM CREATED TO ENSURE BEST PRACTICES FOR COLLECTION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE USED IN THE HOSPITAL IN SUPPORT OF A SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.- ADDITION OF MANY NEW HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO THE CAMPUS TEAM, INCLUDING SPECIALISTS IN ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, OPHTHALMOLOGY, GENERAL SURGERY, THE HOSPITALIST PROGRAM, OB/GYN AND FAMILY MEDICINE.- EXPERIENCED A 12% INCREASE IN SURGICAL VOLUMES OVER 2011 WITH 1,769 SURGICAL PROCEDURES.- RECORD-SETTING 646 BABIES WERE BORN IN THE BIRTH CENTER - MARKING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF BIRTHS IN A SINGLE YEAR SINCE THE HOSPITAL'S FOUNDING IN 1953. BIRTH CENTER GROWTH: 3.5%.- THE HOSPITAL BIRTH CENTER NURSING STAFF CONTINUES TO RANK AMONG THE BEST IN THE NATION - 99TH PERCENTILE FOR FRIENDLINESS AND ATTITUDE ACCORDING TO PRESS GANEY SURVEY DATA (1800 HOSPITAL DATABASE).THE HOSPITAL'S DEVOTION TO THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY STARTS WITH PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL CARE TO EACH PATIENT AND EXTENDS TO FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THROUGH ITS HEALTHIER TOGETHER LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM, BOTH INTEGRATED INTO THE ORGANIZATION PLAN, THE HOSPITAL OFFERED SPECIAL HELP AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TO EFFORTS OR ORGANIZATIONS STRIVING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL. THE HOSPITAL ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AGENCIES AND OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS INVESTED IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT POSITIVELY SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURE. THESE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS EMBODY THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION OF "CARING FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY." TOTAL 2012 COMMUNITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION EQUALED $2,767,031 WHICH REPRESENTS 5.3% OF NET REVENUE.
PART VI, LINE 6: AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEMPLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O: DISCUSSION OF EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS "I. CORPORATE STRUCTURE, PURPOSE, GOVERNANCE."
WI	REPORTS FILED WITH STATES	PART VI, LINE 7
THE HOSPITAL'S STAFF PROVIDED CLINICAL TRAINING FOR 92 NURSES AND NURSING STUDENTS AND 29 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING EMS FROM SEVENTEEN INSTITUTIONS AT A COST OF $222,386. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATED IN THE WISCONSIN NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM (WNRP). THE PROGRAM IS A STRUCTURED LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR NEWLY LICENSED REGISTERED NURSES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE TRANSITION INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. THREE NURSES, PAIRED WITH EXPERIENCED HOSPITAL NURSES ACTING AS COACH/SUPPORT PERSON, COMPLETED THE 12-MONTH PROGRAM.	HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION	SCHEDULE H - PART I, LINE 7F

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Records Maintained	1	RecordsMaintained

Recipient Table RecipientTable

Recipient Name Business RecipientNameBusiness

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION	BusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	410 S THIRD STREET	AddressLine1
City	RIVER FALLS	City
State	WI	State
ZIP Code	54022	ZIPCode

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Amount Of Cash Grant	6000	AmountOfCashGrant
Method Of Valuation	CASH VALUE	MethodOfValuation
Purpose Of Grant	PROGRAM SUPPORT	PurposeOfGrant

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants	1	TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Identifier	PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:	Identifier
Return Reference	PART I, LINE 2:	ReturnReference
Explanation	SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC. (HUDSON) MANAGEMENT STAFF REVIEW THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF POTENTIAL GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSURE CONSISTENCY WITH HUDSON,S MISSION AND PURPOSE. AMOUNTS SUBSEQUENTLY GRANTED ARE SUBJECT TO HUDSON'S FORMAL SPENDING APPROVAL AND DOCUMENTATION PROCESS BASED ON AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURE.	Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Independent Consultant	X	IndependentConsultant
Written Employment Contract	X	WrittenEmploymentContract
Compensation Survey	X	CompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee Approval	X	BoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance Payment	0	SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan	1	SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement	0	EquityBasedCompArrangement
Comp Based On Revenue Of Filing Org	0	CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg
Comp Based On Revenue Related Orgs	0	CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs
Comp Based Net Earnings Filing Org	1	CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg
Comp Based Net Earnings Relate Orgs	1	CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs
Any Non Fixed Payments	0	AnyNonFixedPayments
Initial Contract Exception	0	InitialContractException

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (14 entries)

TitleTitle	Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrg	Comp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgs	Bonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrg	Bonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgs	Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrg	Other Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgs	Deferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrg	Deferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgs	Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg	Nontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs	Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrg	Total Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgs	Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrg	Comp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
MARIAN M FURLONG
DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT	0	237893	0	58513	159	0	0	43096	0	31286	159	370788	0	0
BURKE KEALEY MD
DIRECTOR	0	377084	0	25600	159	0	0	47638	0	39868	159	490190	0	0
BROCK D NELSON
DIRECTOR & SECRETARY	0	434415	0	122359	159	0	0	132795	0	40849	159	730418	0	0
SCOTT A SCHNUCKLE
DIRECTOR	0	290119	0	73401	159	25783	0	61278	0	40899	159	491480	0	17172
STEVE MUELLERLEILE
VP - PLANNING & DEVELOPMEN	174131	0	34989	0	0	0	6437	0	26140	0	241697	0	0	0
ANN RIPLEY
VP - OPERATIONS, COMPLIANCE & INTEGR	135771	0	7949	0	0	0	4431	0	22809	0	170960	0	0	0
HELEN A SATHRE
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER	0	161036	0	0	0	0	0	4091	0	15446	0	180573	0	0
KARA A FEDIE
NURSE ANESTHETIST	178771	0	0	0	9	0	0	0	15525	0	194305	0	0	0
DARLA R KLEMENTZ
MANAGER - PHARMACY	125533	0	7944	0	0	0	4037	0	15506	0	153020	0	0	0
CHERYLL A MARTINY-JORGENSEN
SUPERVISOR - ANESTHESIA	178089	0	0	0	0	0	171	0	26884	0	205144	0	0	0
JEFFREY L REICHEL
NURSE ANESTHETIST	175750	0	0	0	0	0	40	0	22742	0	198532	0	0	0
GREGG L WILLKOM
NURSE ANESTHETIST	172728	0	0	0	4682	0	0	0	10916	0	188326	0	0	0
DEBORAH BRISCH-CRAMER
FORMER VP-CHIEF NURSING OFFICER	1786	0	23006	0	121933	0	3065	0	9096	0	158886	0	0	0
SHEILA PROEHL
FORMER VP - CFO	0	156515	0	26499	0	0	0	35128	0	17479	0	235621	0	0

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (3 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation	IdentifierIdentifier
PART I, LINE 4B	DEFERRED COMPENSATION IN COLUMN C OF SCHEDULE J, PART II INCLUDES AMOUNTS FROM A NONQUALIFIED 457(F) PLAN FOR THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORS: BROCK D. NELSON $ 39,216 SCOTT A. SCHNUCKLE 8,446 -------- TOTAL $ 47,662
PART I, LINE 6	HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC.'S (HOSPITAL) PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) ARE EMPLOYEES OF REGIONS HOSPITAL (REGIONS), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE HOSPITAL'S OTHER OFFICERS ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE HOSPITAL. BOTH REGIONS AND THE HOSPITAL HAVE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS WHICH INCENT AND REWARD BUSINESS LEADERS WHO HELP THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVE STATED BUSINESS AND/OR HEALTH IMPROVEMENT GOALS FOR A SPECIFIC FISCAL YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE PARTICIPANT'S TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM REWARDS ARE BASED ON POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION (E.G. VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGER, OTHER SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED LEADERS) AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF BUSINESS AND HEALTH IMPROVEMENT GOALS ESTABLISHED IN A VARIETY OF AREAS. GOALS WILL BE RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC PLAN AND WILL BE BALANCED. THESE AREAS MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PATIENT SATISFACTION, EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION, WORK ENVIRONMENT, EMPLOYEE AND/OR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CARE DELIVERY, PATIENT EDUCATION, SIX AIMS, MARKET SHARE, STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (NET MARGIN), ETC., AND WILL BE DEFINED ANNUALLY FOR EACH YEAR'S PROGRAM. A NET MARGIN THRESHOLD MUST BE MET FOR ANY PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM THE PROGRAM AND THERE IS A CAP ON THE MAXIMUM INCENTIVE POTENTIALLY AVAILABLE TO EACH PARTICIPANT.
PART III	SCHEDULE J, PART II - PRIOR REPORTED COMPENSATION: PART II, COLUMN (F) INCLUDES AMOUNTS PAID TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE CURRENT YEAR, WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED IN COLUMN (C) OF PRIOR YEARS' 990'S, AS RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION. ANY ANALYSIS OF EARNINGS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, OF ANY PARTICIPANT OF THE PLAN, SHOULD EXCLUDE THE AMOUNT IN COLUMN F AS PART OF THE ANALYSIS SINCE THOSE EARNINGS WERE ALREADY REPORTED IN COLUMN (C) OF PREVIOUS YEARS' 990'S.	SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Form990 Schedule K Part I Form990ScheduleKPartI

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Bond Reference	A	BondReferenceCd

Issuer Name IssuerName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	WISCONSIN HEALTH AND EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY	BusinessNameLine1

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Issuer EIN	391337855	IssuerEIN
CUSIP Number	97710B6E7	CUSIPNumber
Date Issued	2012-10-03	DateIssued
Issue Price	20513711	IssuePrice
Description Of Purpose	REFUNDING OF SERIES 2002 BONDS	DescriptionOfPurpose
Defeased	1	Defeased
On Behalf Of Issuer	0	OnBehalfOfIssuer
Pool Financing	0	PoolFinancing

Form990 Schedule K Part II Form990ScheduleKPartII

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Bond Reference	A	BondReferenceCd
Amount Retired	148224	AmountRetired
Total Proceeds	20513711	TotalProceeds
Other Spent Proceeds	20513711	OtherSpentProceeds
Current Refunding	1	CurrentRefunding
Advance Refunding	0	AdvanceRefunding
Final Allocation Made	1	FinalAllocationMade
Adequate Books And Recds Maintaind	1	AdequateBooksAndRecdsMaintaind

Form990 Schedule K Part III Form990ScheduleKPartIII

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Bond Reference	A	BondReferenceCd
Owning Bond Financed Property	0	OwningBondFinancedProperty
Any Lease Arrangements	0	AnyLeaseArrangements
Mngment Cntrct Bond Financd Prprty	1	MngmentCntrctBondFinancdPrprty
Engage Bond Counsel Contracts	0	EngageBondCounselContracts
Any Research Agreements	0	AnyResearchAgreements
Prcntge Prvt Business Use By Others	0.00000	PrcntgePrvtBusinessUseByOthers
Percentage Of Prvt Business Re UBI	0.00000	PercentageOfPrvtBusinessReUBI
Total Private Business Use	0.00000	TotalPrivateBusinessUse
Bond Iss Meet Prvt Security Pay Test	1	BondIssMeetPrvtSecurityPayTest
Change In Use Bond Financed Prop	0	ChangeInUseBondFinancedProp
Non Qualified Bond Remed Procdrs	1	NonQualifiedBondRemedProcdrs

Form990 Schedule K Part IV Form990ScheduleKPartIV

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Bond Reference	A	BondReferenceCd
Form8038 T Filed	0	Form8038TFiled
Rebate Not Due Yet	1	RebateNotDueYet
Exception To Rebate	0	ExceptionToRebate
No Rebate Due	0	NoRebateDue
Variable Rate Issue	0	VariableRateIssue
Hedge Identified In Books And Recds	0	HedgeIdentifiedInBooksAndRecds
Gross Proceeds Invested In GIC	0	GrossProceedsInvestedInGIC
Gross Proceeds Invested	0	GrossProceedsInvested
Written Proc To Monitor Reqs	1	WrittenProcToMonitorReqs

Form990 Schedule K Part V Form990ScheduleKPartV

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Bond Reference	A	BondReferenceCd
Proc To Undertk Corrective Action	1	ProcToUndertkCorrectiveAction

Form990 Schedule K Part VI Form990ScheduleKPartVI (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINES 3B, 3C & 3D	ENGAGEMENT OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL	HUDSON HOSPITAL USES INTERNAL LEGAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW ANY MANAGEMENT OR SERVICE CONTRACTS RELATING TO THE FINANCED PROPERTY. IF IT ENCOUNTERS UNUSUAL OR COMPLEX CONTRACTS IT WILL ENGAGE BOND COUNSEL OR OTHER OUTSIDE COUNSEL.
SCHEDULE K, PART V	PROCEDURE TO UNDERTAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION	SINCE 12/31/2012 HUDSON HOSPITAL HAS UNDERTAKEN ESTABLISHING SUCH WRITTEN PROCEDURES.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (13 entries)

IdentifierIdentifier	Return ReferenceReturnReference	ExplanationExplanation
EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS	FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	I. CORPORATE STRUCTURE, PURPOSE, GOVERNANCE HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC. (THE HOSPITAL), A STATE LICENSED 25-BED, LEVEL IV CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL (CAH), IS A WISCONSIN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(3). THE HOSPITAL IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC., A FOUNDATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL. GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. AND RH-WISCONSIN, INC. ARE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL IS PART OF THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATION (HEALTHPARTNERS). HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. (HPI), A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND LICENSED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) WHICH IS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(4), IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF HPI-RAMSEY, A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). HPI-RAMSEY IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF REGIONS HOSPITAL AND REGIONS HOSPITAL'S SISTER ORGANIZATIONS, REGIONS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, CAPITOL VIEW TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER, STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM (LAKEVIEW HEALTH), AND RAMSEY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES, ALL OF WHICH ARE MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). HPI-RAMSEY IS ALSO THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF RH-WISCONSIN, INC., A WISCONSIN NON-STOCK CORPORATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. IS ALSO THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C) (3): GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. (GHI) (A MINNESOTA LICENSED STAFF MODEL HMO) WHICH IS ALSO THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF PHYSICIANS NECK & BACK CLINICS, WHICH IS ALSO A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C) (3); HEALTHPARTNERS RESEARCH & EDUCATION (D/B/A HEALTHPARTNERS INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (HPIER)), AND RHSC, INC.. RH-WISCONSIN, INC. AND GHI ARE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL, AND WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL, INC., BOTH OF WHICH ARE WISCONSIN NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). RH-WISCONSIN, INC. IS ALSO THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF WESTERN WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMPANY, AN AMBULANCE SERVICE WHICH IS A WISCONSIN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). TOGETHER, ALL OF THESE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS COMPRISE THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS (HEALTHPARTNERS), WHICH IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT COMBINES THE PROVISION AND FINANCING OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF ITS VARIOUS ENTITIES' MEMBERS, PATIENTS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. HEALTHPARTNERS AND THE HOSPITAL ALSO PARTNER WITH OTHER PLANS, CARE PROVIDERS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION AND THROUGHOUT THE NATION; TO INCREASE ACCESS, CREATE AND DISSEMINATE QUALITY MEASURES AND INITIATIVES, PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND COLLABORATE ON SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. THE HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY, THE HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS WESTERN WISCONSIN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES (WWMA), AND THE COMMUNITY TO ALSO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH CLINICAL INITIATIVES, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS SUCH AS HEALTHIER TOGETHER - ST. CROIX COUNTY. THE HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE HUDSON COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA. THE HOSPITAL HAS BEEN A VITAL AND NECESSARY COMMUNITY RESOURCE SINCE 1953. IN 2011 AND 2012, THE NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION RANKED HUDSON IN THE TOP 100 CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS IN AMERICA AND THE JOINT COMMISSION AWARDED HUDSON FULL ACCREDITATION. THIS RECOGNITION IS A RESULT OF THE HOSPITAL'S ATTENTION TO QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE: - A REGIONALLY POPULAR BIRTH CENTER, RANKED IN THE TOP 3% OF BIRTHING UNITS (TOP 50 HOSPITALS) NATIONWIDE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CARE DELIVERY; - 24/7 EMERGENCY CENTER (WITH MEDICAL HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICE) STAFFED BY FULL-TIME, BOARD-CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS; - GROWING SPECIALTY CLINICS (UP 14.7%) - INCLUDING EXPANDED PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY SERVICES TO INCLUDE HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS & CLINICS AND HUDSON PHYSICIANS PEDIATRICIANS); - NEW INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC; - A HOSPITALIST PROGRAM (THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN WESTERN WISCONSIN TO PROVIDE THIS MODEL OF CARE); - THE OPENING OF THE NEW HEALTHPARTNERS ROBERTS CLINIC (PRIMARY CARE); - THE OPENING OF THE CANCER CENTER OF WESTERN WISCONSIN (CCWW) IN COLLABORATION WITH FIVE OTHER HOSPITALS AND TWO MEDICAL PROVIDER GROUPS. IT IS LOCATED ON THE WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL CAMPUS, CCWW PROVIDES COORDINATED CLINICAL CARE AND AFFORDS PATIENTS REGIONAL ACCESS TO THE AREA'S ONLY RADIATION THERAPY CENTER. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES CLINICAL ACCESS, INFUSION THERAPY, CANCER PREVENTION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT LOCALLY. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE AN IMAGING CENTER, MEDICAL LABORATORY, PHARMACY, REHABILITATION CENTER, SURGERY & PROCEDURE CENTER, CANCER CARE, HEART AND VASCULAR CARE, NEUROLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, SLEEP HEALTH, EYE CARE AND MORE. THE HOSPITAL'S CAMPUS IS DESIGNED WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AND AMENITIES TO SUPPORT WHOLE HEALTH AND HEALING FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES - INCLUDING A NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HEALING ARTS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PHIPPS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, IS ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE HOSPITAL ARTS PROGRAM IN THE REGION WITH OVER 200 ORIGINAL PIECES OF ART ON DISPLAY AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THE PROGRAM'S MISSION IS TO BRING THE CREATIVE AND VISUAL ARTS TO PATIENTS, GUESTS AND STAFF TO WELCOME DIVERSION FROM OFTENTIMES CHALLENGING HEALTH EXPERIENCES. BEST CARE, BEST EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PROMISES TO PATIENTS AND PROMISES TO EACH OTHER CONTINUED IN SUPPORT OF A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE - ONE OF RESPECT, ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EXCELLENCE, AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT. THE HOSPITAL'S OVERALL "ENGAGEMENT INDEX" WAS 80%, AS REPORTED BY TOWERS WATSON, A GLOBAL PERFORMANCE CONSULTING FIRM. A PATIENT'S WILLINGNESS TO RECOMMEND IS A LEADING INDICATOR OF SUCCESSFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE HOSPITAL'S INPATIENT SCORES REMAIN HIGH AT THE 89TH PERCENTILE NATIONAL RANKING (TOP BOX: "WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND") AMONG PRESS GANEY HOSPITALS OF COMPARABLE SIZE. PRESS GANEY IS ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST HOSPITAL DATA BASES OF PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY DATA. II. BENEFITS TO PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY IN 2012 THE HOSPITAL AIMS TO BE THE PREMIER PARTNER IN THE COMMUNITY'S QUEST FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EACH OTHER, THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS, HUDSON PHYSICIANS (WWMA), AND THE COMMUNITY, THE HOSPITAL ACCOMPLISHED A GREAT DEAL IN 2012. ADVANCEMENTS WERE MADE IN SUPPORT OF THE TRIPLE AIM: TO ENSURE BETTER HEALTH FOR ALL, IMPROVED PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. THE HOSPITAL CONTINUED TO GROW ITS REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENT CLINICAL OUTCOMES AND SERVICE. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: - JOINED THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S PARTNERS FOR PATIENTS NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO PREVENT 1.8 MILLION INJURIES TO PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITAL SAVING MORE THAN 60,000 LIVES OVER THREE YEARS. FOCUS AREAS FOR THE HOSPITAL ARE REDUCING CATHETER-ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS, FALL PREVENTION, AND READMISSION/CARE TRANSITIONS. - EXPANDED THE PROVIDERS PRACTICING IN THE INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC, HOSPITALIST PROGRAM (ONLY HOSPITAL IN WESTERN WISCONSIN TO PROVIDE THIS MODEL OF CARE) AND PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN ROBERTS, WISCONSIN. - CONTINUED OPTIMIZATION OF EPIC THE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR) SYSTEM TO IMPROVE HEALTHPARTNERS' REGIONAL NETWORK AND ADVANCE QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE FOR PATIENTS, CLINICIANS AND MEDICAL STAFF, AND REDUCE HEALTH CARE COSTS. HEALTHPARTNERS WAS NAMED ONE OF THE "MOST WIRED" ORGANIZATIONS BY HOSPITAL & HEALTH NETWORKS MAGAZINE. THE HOSPITAL, ONE OF THE FEW ITS SIZE NATIONALLY TO HAVE EPIC, TOGETHER WITH WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL WAS AMONG THE FIRST IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO ATTEST TO MEANINGFUL USE. - EXPANDED HEALTHPARTNERS ONLINE PATIENT SERVICES FOR THE SPECIALTY CLINICS AND THE ROBERTS CLINIC TO GIVE PATIENTS THE OPTION OF ACCESSING TEST RESULTS OR IMMUNIZATION RECORDS, EMAILING A PROVIDER, AND PAYING BILLS ONLINE. - DURING EARTH WEEK, A THERMOMETER SWAP EVENT OCCURRED. IT ENABLED THE COMMUNITY A CHANCE TO EXCHANGE THEIR OLD MERCURY THERMOMETERS FOR NEW DIGITAL ECO-FRIENDLY MERCURY-FREE THERMOMETERS. A TOTAL OF 70 NEW ONES WERE GIVEN AWAY.
		- THE HOSPITAL WON TWO NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS FROM PRACTICE GREENHEALTH, THE NATION'S LEADING SUSTAINABILITY IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION. THESE INCLUDED THE PARTNER FOR CHANGE AWARD, FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AND THE MAKING MEDICINE MERCURY-FREE AWARD. THE HOSPITAL ALSO WAS AWARDED HUDSON'S SUSTAIN GREEN LEAF AWARD. - PROGRAMS FOR CHANGE, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROGRAM CELEBRATED THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY. IN OCTOBER THEY HELD A CELEBRATION EVENT FOR ALUMNI, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SHARE EXPERIENCES, SUCCESSES AND CELEBRATE. - THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATED IN A COUNTY WIDE MOCK DISASTER DRILL. ST. CROIX EMS & RESCUE, THE HOSPITAL STAFF, EMERGENCY CENTER PHYSICIANS AND STUDENTS FROM THE LOCAL SWIM CLUB ALL PARTICIPATED IN THE DRILL. OBSERVERS FROM OTHER LOCAL HOSPITALS FELT THAT THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM SUCCESSFULLY MET ALL DRILL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOINT COMMISSION. - THE HOSPITAL IMAGING CENTER INSTALLED A NEW 160-SLICE, 3D CT SCANNER. A GREATER NUMBER OF SCAN OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING CT FLUORO WHICH IMPROVE BIOPSY CAPABILITIES AND FASTER SCAN TIMES, THUS REDUCING THE RADIATION EXPOSURE. - CONTINUED SUCCESS WITH THE SURGICAL CARE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SCIP) IMPLEMENTED IN 2010 - NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY INITIATIVE TO REDUCE PATIENT INFECTION RATES. ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL HEALTHCARE SAFETY NETWORK (NHSN), THE HOSPITAL REPORTS SOME OF THE LOWEST SURGICAL INFECTION RATES IN THE REGION WITH A RATE OF 0.7% COMPARED TO THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 1.9%. - MEDICATION WASTE PROGRAM CREATED TO ENSURE BEST PRACTICES FOR COLLECTION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE USED IN THE HOSPITAL IN SUPPORT OF A SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. - ADDITION OF MANY NEW HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO THE CAMPUS TEAM, INCLUDING SPECIALISTS IN ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, OPHTHALMOLOGY, GENERAL SURGERY, THE HOSPITALIST PROGRAM, OB/GYN AND FAMILY MEDICINE. - EXPERIENCED A 12% INCREASE IN SURGICAL VOLUMES OVER 2011 WITH 1,769 SURGICAL PROCEDURES. - RECORD-SETTING 646 BABIES WERE BORN IN THE BIRTH CENTER - MARKING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF BIRTHS IN A SINGLE YEAR SINCE HUDSON'S FOUNDING IN 1953. BIRTH CENTER GROWTH: 3.5%. - THE BIRTH CENTER NURSING STAFF CONTINUES TO RANK AMONG THE BEST IN THE NATION - 99TH PERCENTILE FOR FRIENDLINESS AND ATTITUDE ACCORDING TO PRESS GANEY SURVEY DATA (1,800 HOSPITAL DATABASE). WHILE 2012 BROUGHT NEW CHALLENGES, THE HOSPITAL PROACTIVELY IMPLEMENTED CHANGES TO ENSURE A SOUND FUTURE FOR THE ORGANIZATION. IT WAS A YEAR FOCUSED ON GROWTH, EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT CARE, AND CLEAR ATTENTION TO QUALITY AND SAFETY. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED MORE SPECIALTIES AND RECRUITED ADDITIONAL PHYSICIANS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS GROWING COMMUNITIES, IMPLEMENTED NEW TECHNOLOGIES, CONTINUED ITS SUSTAINABLE JOURNEY, AND DELIVERED SERVICES IN MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO BRING GREATER VALUE TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. CHARITABLE TRADITION CONTINUED AS THE HOSPITAL REACHED OUT TO THOSE IN NEED OF ITS SERVICES. STAFF ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AGENCIES, AND OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS INVESTED IN COMMUNITY HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURE. THESE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS EMBODY THE THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION OF "CARING FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY." THE HOSPITAL AND ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CONTINUED TO CO-FACILITATE HEALTHIER TOGETHER - ST. CROIX COUNTY, THE COUNTYWIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE. SINCE JUNE 2008, THEY HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO BETTER UNDERSTAND CURRENT AND FUTURE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF ST. CROIX COUNTY. THE PROCESS INVOLVES ASSESSING, PRIORITIZING AND ADDRESSING HEALTH NEEDS IN THE REGION. HEALTHIER TOGETHER IS A STRATEGIC, COUNTY-WIDE, COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH FOR CREATING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. A STEERING COMMITTEE OF 20+ MEMBERS REPRESENTING DIVERSE ORGANIZATIONS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTY PROVIDES OVERSIGHT AND GUIDANCE. THEY WORK TOGETHER TO BETTER ALIGN EFFORTS AMONG COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND CREATE A MORE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR LOCAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES. FROM THE 2009 COUNTY-WIDE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT (EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FULL REPORT ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE), THE TOP 5 HEALTH PRIORITIES WERE IDENTIFIED FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING AND MOBILIZING AREA ORGANIZATIONS, PLANNING ACTIONS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE, AND GARNERING RESOURCES FOR HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES. THE TOP FIVE HEALTH PRIORITIES FOR 2009-2014 ARE: 1. ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES; 2. OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY, AND LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; 3. ADEQUATE AND APPROPRIATE NUTRITION; 4. ALCOHOL AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION; 5. TOBACCO USE AND EXPOSURE. COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS. IN SUPPORT OF THE COALITION WORK DONE IN 2010 (COMMUNITY FORUM, WORKSHOPS, LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION AND CONTINUED CAPACITY BUILDING), THE TASK FORCES AND WORK GROUPS COMPLETED THEIR ACTION, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION PLANNING AND THE HEALTHIER TOGETHER - ST. CROIX COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAS RELEASED JUNE 2011. IN 2012, THE PLAN CONTINUED TO BE IMPLEMENTED AND THE HOSPITAL REMAINS COMMITTED TO PLAN SUCCESS. THE HOSPITAL HAS PROVIDED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF INTELLECTUAL, IN-KIND AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO THIS INITIATIVE SINCE IT BEGAN. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DEDICATED STAFF, PROGRAM OPERATIONS, RESOURCE EXPENSES, TRAINING, TRAVEL, WHA SURVEY COMPLETION, HEALTHIER TOGETHER CO-FACILITATION, FUNDRAISING FOR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS, AND OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES TOTALED $121,295. THIS INVESTMENT REFLECTS THE HOSPITAL'S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND ITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM AND REPORTING PROCESS. THE 2012 ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE. FROM JANUARY TO JULY 2012, HEALTHPARTNERS ENGAGED THE RESOURCES OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONSULTING (CHC CONSULTING) TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE, SIX-STEP COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA), ON BEHALF OF REGIONS HOSPITAL, LAKEVIEW HEALTH, THE HOSPITAL, AND WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL. THE "COMMUNITIES" ASSESSED INCLUDED DAKOTA, RAMSEY, WASHINGTON AND ST. CROIX COUNTIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSESSMENT, ASIDE FROM MEETING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NOTICE 2011-52), WAS TO IDENTIFY THE MAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITIES THAT HEALTHPARTNERS AND ITS RESPECTIVE HOSPITALS SHOULD SEEK TO ADDRESS. IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE FIVE PRIORITIZED HEALTH NEEDS CURRENTLY OF PARAMOUNT CONCERN TO THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THESE HOSPITALS ARE: 1. INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH; 2. PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS TO REDUCE OBESITY (NUTRITION/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY); 3. INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE CARE; 4. IMPROVE SERVICE INTEGRATION; AND 5. PROMOTE CHANGE IN UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLES (TOBACCO/ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE) THESE PRIORITIES CORRELATE VERY WELL WITH THE FIVE TOP HEALTH PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE ST. CROIX COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2009 AND THE WORK BEING DONE THROUGH THE HEALTHIER TOGETHER - ST. CROIX COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN (2009-2014). EACH HOSPITAL, USING CHNA FINDINGS, HAS DESIGNED A COMMUNITY BENEFIT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO IDENTIFY HOSPITAL-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES WHICH DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE HEALTH CONCERNS, AND ARE INTENDED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE HOSPITAL'S DEVOTION TO THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY STARTS WITH PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL CARE TO EACH PATIENT AND EXTENDS TO FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM, THE HOSPITAL OFFERED SPECIAL HELP AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO EFFORTS OR ORGANIZATIONS STRIVING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL. TOTAL 2012 COMMUNITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION EQUALED $2,767,031 WHICH REPRESENTS 5.3% OF NET REVENUE. THIS FIGURE IS REPORTED AT COST PER THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CHA) COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING GUIDELINES AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (WHA) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS DEFINED AS THE COST OF CARE DELIVERED TO PATIENTS WHO ARE WILLING, BUT UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE. THIS INCLUDES PATIENTS WHOSE CHARGES ARE FORGIVEN OR REDUCED BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY, PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY THE BALANCE LEFT BY ANY PAYER, AND PATIENTS FOR WHOM UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR SPECIAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WARRANT SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED $118,358 IN FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE TO 361 LOW INCOME AND UNINSURED PATIENTS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REPRESENTS ABOUT 0.25% OF THE HOSPITAL'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES.
		CARE FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT CARE, INCLUDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES, TO MEDICAID PATIENTS. PAYMENTS RECEIVED FOR THESE SERVICES ARE BELOW THE COST OF CARE PROVIDED. THE EXPENSE TO COVER UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID COSTS FOR 5,014 PATIENTS TOTALED $229,491. SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES. THE HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING NEEDED SERVICES EVEN AT A FINANCIAL LOSS. IN 2012, LOSS ON SERVICES FOR HOSPITAL INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING RESPIRATORY THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, ONCOLOGY, EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA - OBSERVATION, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, LABOR & DELIVERY, AND REGIONAL BLOOD BANK TOTALED $1,513,487. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES. OVER 15,000 PEOPLE BENEFITED FROM THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES, WHICH WERE CARRIED OUT AND SUPPORTED BY THE HOSPITAL IN 2012 FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH: COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION. - OVER 7,200 PEOPLE ATTENDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CLASSES, SPECIAL EVENTS, HEALTH FAIRS OR SUPPORT GROUPS TAUGHT OR HOSTED BY MEDICAL AND CLINICS STAFF AND CAMPUS PARTNERS OR WERE HOSPITAL FITNESS CENTER MEMBERS (1:1 EDUCATION AND FITNESS TRAINING). TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION EXPENSES TOTALED $193,791. - CLASSES INCLUDED ADVANCED DIRECTIVES, BREASTFEEDING, BABY SIGN LANGUAGE, BABYSITTING CLASSES, FAMILY/PARENTING/SIBLING EDUCATION, HEART DISEASE, MEDICATION SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEPRESSION, NUTRITION/WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, HAND HYGIENE, EFFECTS OF SMOKING, HEALTHY EATING AND PORTION CONTROL, CAREER DAY, ETC. IN ADDITION, NEARLY 600 PEOPLE ATTENDED 20 FREE HEALTH SEMINARS ON RELEVANT HEALTH TOPICS. OVER 60 CPR/AED AND FIRST AID TRAINING CLASSES WERE OFFERED TO 719 PARTICIPANTS, AS YOUNG AS 6TH GRADE. - SPECIAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS WERE PRESENTED TO AREA YOUTH (ANNUAL BIKE SAFETY CLINIC, GIRL SCOUT LEARNING MODULES, ETC.) 192 PARTICIPANTS ENJOYED AN EVENING OF ZEN - A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO BETTER HEALTH (MEDITATION, YOGA AND NUTRITION TIPS) OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. - OVER 50 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED A CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM, CELLS GONE WILD, COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE HOSPITAL, HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, HUDSON PHYSICIANS, AND THE CANCER CENTER OF WESTERN WISCONSIN. THE EVENT FEATURED A FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, AN ONCOLOGIST AND A RADIATION ONCOLOGIST WHO SHARED CURRENT INFORMATION ON PREVENTION, EDUCATION, DIAGNOSIS, CANCER CARE AND TREATMENT. - COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH FAIRS INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STUDENT HEALTH FAIR AND THE YMCA SENIOR HEALTH FAIR ATTRACTED OVER 100 PEOPLE, WHO LEARNED ABOUT PROGRAM FOR CHANGE (EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND BINGE DRINKING - HOSPITAL ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM), ADVANCED DIRECTIVES AND LIVING WILLS, RECREATION THERAPY - THE BENEFITS OF MOTION AND MOVEMENT, AND MEDICATION SAFETY. - SUPPORT GROUPS FACILITATED BY STAFF INCLUDED CANCER, NEW PARENT, SMOKING CESSATION, CELIAC, WEIGHT LOSS AND WELLNESS. OVER 400 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED. OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS OFFERED ON CAMPUS BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, DIABETES, AND PARKINSON'S DISEASE. - HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER (HRC) OPERATES AT A COST OF $17,298. OVER 1,200 PEOPLE UTILIZED MATERIALS OR SERVICES. THE HRC IS A LENDING LIBRARY WHERE PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN ACCESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INFORMATION FROM PRINT RESOURCES, INTERNET SITES, ORGANIZED EVENTS, AND STAFF ASSISTANCE FROM A REGISTERED NURSE. OVER 1200 BOOKS AND MAGAZINES ARE CHECKED OUT ANNUALLY. WELLNESS CLASSES ARE COORDINATED BY THE HRC AND ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AT NO OR LOW COST. - THE FITNESS CENTER, AN ON-SITE COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER USED BY 70 COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDING PHASE 3 CARDIAC REHAB PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. OPERATING COSTS OF $42,800 INCLUDED DEDICATED STAFF TIME TO ADMINISTER FITNESS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SPACE USAGE, AND REDUCED FACILITY MEMBERSHIP FEES. COMMUNITY BASED CLINICAL SERVICES. - THE HOSPITAL HOSTED NUMEROUS BLOOD DRIVES (200 DONORS) IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT A COST OF $4,869. HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICE. - IN 2012, OVER 7,900 PEOPLE REALIZED THE BENEFIT OF HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDING TRANSLATION/INTERPRETER SERVICES, VAN TRANSPORTATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND COUNSELING SERVICES, AND LIFELINE HOME MONITORING SYSTEM, TO NAME A FEW. MORE SPECIFICALLY: - INFORMATION SERVICES AND REFERRAL IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROVIDED BY THE HRC. A REGISTERED NURSE ASSISTS HRC VISITORS/CALLERS WITH FREE EDUCATION CONSULTS, CUSTOM-RESEARCHED HEALTH INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY SERVICES. THIS SERVICE AVERAGES 100 REQUESTS PER MONTH. SERVICE WAS PROVIDED AT A COST OF $11,558. - THE HOSPITAL'S GOOD SAMARITAN FUND, SUPPORTED BY HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND EMPLOYEE GIVING, DONATED $3,706 TO HELP 43 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING CARE ON THE HEALTH CAMPUS. FUNDS SUPPORTED URGENT AND EMERGENT NEEDS RELATED TO THEIR HEALTH INCLUDING DURABLE EQUIPMENT, NON-NARCOTIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, GAS CARDS, CLOTHING, ETC. - ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES WERE AVAILABLE TO HELP SECURE A PAYMENT SOURCE FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS. PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, ADMINISTERED BY THE BUSINESS OPERATIONS, OVERSEES THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND, ALONG WITH SUPPORT FROM DEPARTMENT STAFF, HELPS PATIENTS ENROLL IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, FIND OTHER SOURCES OF PAYMENT, OR ACCESS SERVICES BEYOND MEDICAL CARE. IN 2012, THE HOSPITAL SPENT $14,466 IN STAFF TIME TO ASSIST 273 PATIENTS TO ENROLL IN PUBLIC MEDICAL PROGRAMS; $40,039 IN STAFF TIME TO GUIDE OR REFER 1,732 PEOPLE TO COMMUNITY SERVICES/PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANCE; AND $106,387 IN STAFF TIME TO GUIDE OR REFER 3,025 PATIENTS TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. - PROGRAMS FOR CHANGE, THE HOSPITAL'S OUTPATIENT CHEMICAL ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY CARE PROGRAM, OFFERED PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, GROUP DISCUSSION, AND FAMILY TREATMENT GROUPS FREE OF CHARGE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR LOVED ONE. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED $35,318 IN STAFF TIME TO SUPPORT THE 322 ATTENDEES. - VAN TRANSPORTATION AND PHARMACY DELIVERY SERVICES WERE AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITHIN A 15-MILE RADIUS UPON REQUEST. OPERATING COSTS FOR THE PROGRAM TOTALED $17,294. OVER 1,164 RESIDENTS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE SERVICES. HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION. THE HOSPITAL'S STAFF PROVIDED CLINICAL TRAINING FOR 92 NURSES AND NURSING STUDENTS AND 29 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING EMS FROM SEVENTEEN INSTITUTIONS AT A COST OF $222,386. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATED IN THE WISCONSIN NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM (WNRP). THE PROGRAM IS A STRUCTURED LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR NEWLY LICENSED REGISTERED NURSES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE TRANSITION INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. THREE NURSES, PAIRED WITH EXPERIENCED HOSPITAL NURSES ACTING AS COACH/SUPPORT PERSON, COMPLETED THE 12-MONTH PROGRAM. CASH DONATIONS & GRANTS. THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION IN THE FORM OF CASH DONATIONS AND GRANTS TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR SPONSORSHIPS OR MEMBERSHIP DUES INCLUDING HUDSON RELAY FOR LIFE, HUDSON ROTARY, HUDSON CHAMBER, TWIN CITIES HEART WALK, ETC. TOTALED $6,460.
		IN-KIND DONATIONS. IN-KIND SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDED STAFF HOURS SPENT IN SUPPORT OF BOARD OR COMMITTEE WORK INCLUDING: HUDSON ROTARY CLUB, ST. CROIX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ST. CROIX COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, UW-RIVER FALLS CHANCELLOR ADVISORY COUNCIL, ST. CROIX VALLEY VISUAL ARTS COUNCIL, CANCER CENTER OF WESTERN WISCONSIN, ST, CROIX VALLEY YMCA, AND WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION IN ADDITION, MD MISSION TRIP SUPPLIES; SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNING (HEART WALK, NAMIWALK, HUDSON RELAY FOR LIFE); GERIATRIC FALLS PREVENTION RESEARCH PROJECT; AND OVERHEAD EXPENSES OF SPACE PROVIDED TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR MEETINGS. COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES. THE HOSPITAL IS AN ENERGETIC MEMBER OF THE LOCAL, STATE AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES. THE HOSPITAL SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS; IT LIVES OUT ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. KNOWING MUCH MORE CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER, THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM BUILT VALUABLE CONNECTIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FROM PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT SECTORS TO SHARE SKILLS AND ASSETS. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORTED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COALITION BUILDING, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE TOBACCO COALITION, HEALTHWATCH OF ST. CROIX COUNTY, WEST CENTRAL REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL (RTAC), THE HEALING ARTS PROGRAM, HUDSON CHAMBER, SOMERSET MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS (CAPS) CLASS, AND LEADERSHIP HUDSON - A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING DYNAMIC BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE HOSPITAL CONTINUED ON ITS ECO-FRIENDLY JOURNEY "HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM" (2008 COMMITMENT) USING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ESTABLISHING GREEN PURCHASING POLICIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE THAT'S HEALTHY. GREEN INITIATIVES INCLUDED THE RECYCLING PROGRAM, COMMUNITY SHARPS DISPOSAL SITE, REDUCTION OF ENERGY AND WATER CONSUMPTION, CREATION AND EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITY GARDEN - THE HOSPITAL IN SUPPORT OF HEALTHIER TOGETHER INITIATIVES, AND THE FOSTERING OF HEALING ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY LABYRINTH. IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES HAS MADE THE HOSPITAL A MODEL WITHIN THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS. NUTRITION SERVICES CONTINUED ITS WORK IN SUPPORT OF THE HOSPITAL'S "HEALTHY FOOD IN HEALTH CARE" PLEDGE (2010). THE PLEDGE IS A COMMITMENT TO INCREASE OFFERINGS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, REDUCE FATS AND SWEETENED FOODS, TAKE STEPS TO ENCOURAGE CURRENT VENDORS TO PROCURE LOCAL FOOD, AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL FARMS. THE HOSPITAL IS SHARING BEST PRACTICES AND ENCOURAGING OTHER HOSPITALS IN THE FAMILY TO INCREASE LOCAL PURCHASING. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE AND SERVES AS A DISTRIBUTION SITE FOR LOCALLY GROWN FRESH, ORGANIC PRODUCE FOR STAFF AND COMMUNITY.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	AS OF JANUARY 1, 2009, THE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL ARE GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. AND RH-WISCONSIN, INC. THESE SAME ENTITIES ARE ALSO THE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL, INC., A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL IN NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN. GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. AND RH-WISCONSIN, INC. ARE PART OF THE HEALTHPARTNERS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF NOT MORE THAN THIRTEEN (13) PERSONS APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS (AMENDED BYLAWS, ART. II, SECT. 2): - SEVEN (7) COMMUNITY DIRECTORS NOMINATED BY THE BOARD'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND APPOINTED BY RH-WISCONSIN, INC. - THREE (3) DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC., ONE OF WHOM MAY BE A PHISICIAN AND ONE OF WHOM MAY BE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF REGIONS HOSPITAL - ONE (1) DIRECTOR WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE MEDICAL STAFF OF THE HOSPITAL AND APPOINTED BY WESTERN WISCONSIN MEDCIAL ASSOCIATES, S.C. OR BY THE LARGEST ACTIVE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN GROUP SERVING THE HOSPITAL. - ONE (1) DIRECTOR SHALL BE THE HOSPITAL'S CHIEF OF STAFF - ONE (1) DIRECTOR SHALL BE A PHYSICIAN NOMINATED BY THE BOARD'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND APPOINTED BY RH-WISCONSIN, INC.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	THE HOSPITAL'S CORPORATE MEMBERS - RH-WISCONSIN, INC. AND GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. - JOINTLY APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR INITIATE THESE ACTIONS DIRECTLY (AMENDED BYLAWS, ART. III, SECT. 1): - AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES, BYLAWS OR OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS - APPROVAL OF THE ADDITION OR DELETION OF MAJOR SERVICE LINES - SALE, LEASE, MORTGAGE OR PLEDGE OF ANY REAL ESTATE OR INTEREST THEREIN, OR OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS - ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN, AND CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGETS - APPROVAL OF UNBUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - APPROVAL OF BORROWING OR LENDING OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS - MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, AFFILIATION OR JOINT VENTURE WITH ANY OTHER ENTITY AND TRANSFER OR CONTRIBUTION OF ASSETS AND FUNDS TO SEPARATE ENTITIES - ESTABLISHMENT OR DIVESTITURE OF ENTITIES OF WHICH THE HOSPITAL HAS AN EQUITY OR MANAGEMENT INTEREST, OR ESTABLISMENT OF ANY SIGNIFICANT AND CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY ENTITY - APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE HOSPITAL'S PRESIDENT AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - DISSOLUTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE HOSPITAL'S 990 RETURN HAS A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS THAT IS FOLLOWED BEFORE IT IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE HOSPITAL. THE REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDES A LAYERED REVIEW BY THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC. (GHI), THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE HOSPITAL, GHI'S INTERNAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND HEALTHPARTNERS, INC.'S OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ONE OF THOSE AREAS HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW, ASK QUESTIONS AND MAKE COMMENTS BACK TO THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF GHI BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETED AND PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE HOSPITAL. ONCE THAT REVIEW PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED, IT IS THE POLICY OF THE HOSPITAL TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF IT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND TO IT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A COPY OF THE 990 PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE 990 RETURN. THIS COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN A PRE-MEETING PACKET, AND IS AN AGENDA ITEM AT THE COMMITTEE MEETING. THIS PROCESS IS NOTED AND DOCUMENTED IN THE WRITTEN COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. THESE MINUTES ARE PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	AS REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS OF THE HOSPITAL, THE BOARD MONITORS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ITS BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES BY MAINTAINING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. UNDER THE POLICY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, MEMBERS OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE POLICY AND REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE IDENTIFYING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE GENERAL COUNSEL WILL SUMMARIZE THE FINDINGS FOLLOWING REVIEW OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE CHAIR AND HOSPITAL PRESIDENT. BOARD AGENDAS AND EXECUTIVE DECISIONS ARE MONITORED IN RELATION TO THIS POLICY.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE HOSPITAL'S PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) ARE EMPLOYEES OF REGIONS HOSPITAL (REGIONS), A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHICH HAS AN ANNUAL PROCESS TO REVIEW THE MARKET COMPARABILITY OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE HOSPITAL'S PRESIDENT AND CFO. EACH YEAR, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE REGIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AN ANNUAL TOTAL COMPENSATION MARKET REVIEW IS COMPLETED. THE REVIEW INCLUDES ALL COMPONENTS OF COMPENSATION; BASE SALARY, ANNUAL INCENTIVES, BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES. THE MARKET SURVEY RESULTS ARE PRESENTED TO, REVIEWED BY AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF REGIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S MARKET REVIEW PROCESS AND SUBSEQUENT DECISIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS: - INDEPENDENT BODY - COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEY TO ASSURE THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS' INDEPENDENCE - STAFF IS NOT IN ROOM DURING DELIBERATIONS OR VOTE INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS - AUTHORIZED BODY - REGIONS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THE ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUTHORITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPARABILITY DATA OF ALL OFFICERS AND ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTORS - REGIONS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THE ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND THE MARKET COMPARABILITY DATA. - COMPARABILITY DATA - EVERY THREE YEARS, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION EXPERT TO CONDUCT AN EXTENSIVE MARKET COMPARABILITY SURVEY FOR ALL OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. WITH THE INPUT OF THE CONSULTANT, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES APPROPRIATE PEER GROUPS INCLUDING BOTH LOCAL AND NATIONAL PEER GROUPS. THE SURVEY CONSIDERS EACH ELEMENT OF TOTAL COMPENSATION AND AGGREGATE TOTAL COMPENSATION. BASED ON THIS DATA, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TOTAL COMPENSATION RANGES FOR EACH OFFICER. IN INTERIM YEARS, THE REGIONS HR DEPARTMENT, UNDER THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S DIRECTION USES THE SAME RECOGNIZED THIRD PARTY SALARY SURVEYS TO DETERMINE MEDIAN SALARY STRUCTURE CHANGES AND AVERAGE SALARY INCREASES. BASED ON THIS UPDATED DATA, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE TOTAL COMPENSATION RANGES FOR EACH OFFICER. - THE ELEMENTS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION ARE SALARY, INCENTIVES, BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES. - PROPER CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION - MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE PREPARED AFTER EACH MEETING AND APPROVED AT THE NEXT MEETING. - TOTAL COMPENSATION IS APPROPRIATELY REPORTED ON THE FORM 990 AND ON THE EMPLOYEE'S W-2. THE HOSPITAL'S OTHER OFFICERS ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM CONSISTS OF: KEY POINTS: - SALARY RANGES ARE DETERMINED BY UTILIZING PUBLISHED SALARY SURVEY DATA AND LOCAL JOB MARKET INFORMATION (TYPICALLY HRRAM'S ANNUAL SURVEY). - RANGES ARE UPDATED ANNUALLY DURING MAY BY THE HOSPITAL'S HR DEPARTMENT. - RANGES ARE POSITION SPECIFIC AND ARE 95-100% OF THE TWIN CITY MARKET OR 100% OF THE WI DATA (THE HIGHER OF THE TWO). - REGIONS COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT IS REFERENCED FOR NON-MATCHING POSITIONS WITH HRRAM DATA. - WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (WHA) SALARY SURVEY IS ALSO REFERENCED FOR SENIOR LEADERS AND EXECUTIVE POSITIONS. - PLACEMENT IN THE RANGE IS DETERMINED BY JOB DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, LENGTH OF TIME IN THE POSITION, AND PERFORMANCE IN THE POSITION. - POSITIONS WITHIN MANAGEMENT COUNCIL UTILIZE THE COMPA-RATIO FOR REVIEW OF SALARY RANGES. TYPICALLY MANAGERS WILL BE 0.90 OR GREATER, DEPENDING ON SKILLS, MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, ETC.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE HOSPITAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 RETURNS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THE INFORMATION FROM THE HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THE INFORMATION THROUGH THE WISCONSIN SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE. THE HOSPITAL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CAN BE VIEWED THROUGH THE HUDSON HOSPITAL.ORG WEBSITE.
AVERAGE HOURS - RELATED ORGANIZATIONS	FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN (B)	DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE HOSPITAL ARE EMPLOYED AND COMPENSATED BY GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC., REGIONS HOSPITAL, OR THE HOSPITAL. REPORTED AVERAGE HOURS WORKED ARE BASED ON THEIR TOTAL COMPENSATION FROM ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	INCREASE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 402,759. TRANSFER OF NET ASSETS TO HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. -174,307.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (20 entries)

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HEALTHPARTNERS INC
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HPI - RAMSEY
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	411793333	CORPORATE PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT	MN	501(C)(3)		1	509(A)(3) TYPE I	HEALTHPARTNERS INC
GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC
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HEALTHPARTNERS INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
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REGIONS HOSPITAL
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REGIONS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
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RHSC INC
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WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL INC
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	390808442	HOSPITAL	WI	501(C)(3)		1	170(B)(1) (A)(III)	RH-WISCONSIN
WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
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RH-WISCONSIN
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PHYSICIANS NECK AND BACK CLINICS
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	270684883	SPECIALTY PATIENT CARE	MN	501(C)(3)		1	509(A)(3) TYPE II	GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC
HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	391279567	PROVIDE HOSPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL SUPPORT	WI	501(C)(3)		1	170(B)(1) (A)(VI)	HUDSON HOSPITAL INC
WESTERN WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMPANY
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	263616590	PROVIDE MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES	WI	501(C)(3)		1	509(A)(3) TYPE II	RH-WISCONSIN
LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	411386635	PROVIDE HOSPITAL PROGRAM FINANCIAL SUPPORT	MN	501(C)(3)		1	509(A)(3) TYPE II	STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM
LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	410811697	HOSPITAL	MN	501(C)(3)		1	170(B)(1) (A)(III)	STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM
ST CROIX VALLEY HEALTHCARE & RESEARCH FOUNDATION
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	411923524	FOUNDATION	MN	501(C)(3)		1	PF	STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM
STILLWATER MEDICAL GROUP
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	830379473	PHYSICIANS GROUP	MN	501(C)(3)		1	509(A)(2)	STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM
STILLWATER HEALTH SYSTEM
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CAPITOL VIEW TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
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RAMSEY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	411503090	IN-HOME PATIENT CARE	MN	501(C)(3)		1	509(A)(2)	HPI - RAMSEY

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV (7 entries)

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HEALTHPARTNERS ADMINISTRATORS INC
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	411629390	THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR	MN	HEALTHPARTNERS INC	C	1
HEALTHPARTNERS ASSOCIATES INC
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	522365151	MEDICAL CLINIC STAFFING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT	MN	HEALTHPARTNERS ADMINISTRATORS INC	C	1
HEALTHPARTNERS SERVICES INC
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	411683568	MEDICAL CLINIC STAFFING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT	MN	HEALTHPARTNERS ADMINISTRATORS INC	C	1
HEALTHPARTNERS VENTURES INC
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	411838197	DEVELOP HEALTHCARE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES	MN	HEALTHPARTNERS INC	C	1
HEALTHPARTNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	411683523	MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE	MN	HEALTHPARTNERS ADMINISTRATORS INC	C	1
DENTAL SPECIALTIES INC
8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309	MPLS	MN	554401309	451297583	DENTAL CLINIC STAFFING	MN	HEALTHPARTNERS ADMINISTRATORS INC	C	1
HEALTHPARTNERS CENTRAL MINNESOTA CLINICS
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Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable (6 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionType	Amount InvolvedAmountInvolved	Method Of Amt DeterminationMethodOfAmtDetermination
HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
B	174307	CASH AMOUNT
HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
C	20642	CASH AMOUNT
HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
M
HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
N
HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
O
HEALTHPARTNERS INC - CLAIMSHEALTHCARE SERVICES
L	871430	CASH AMOUNT