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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 7: THE METHODS PRIMARILY USED ARE THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT AND ACTUAL EXPENDITURES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 7G: A SUBSIDIZED HEALTH BENEFIT IS CALCULATED FOR DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES RECOGNIZING THESE AREAS OPERATE AT A NEGATIVE MARGIN. EMERGENCY ROOM, TRANSPORT SERVICES, AND CLINICS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS ARE SERVICES THAT OPERATE AT NEGATIVE MARGINS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART I, L7 COL(F): THE PERCENTAGE IS ARRIVED AT BY DIVIDING NET COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSES IN COLUMN (E) BY THE AMOUNT ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A).</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 6A AND 6B:ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT:NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM PREPARES AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT WHICH INCLUDES INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY BENEFITS ACTIVITIES FROM ALL AFFILIATES. IN ADDITION, A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION, "CHART" ADDRESSES ONGOING COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES. THE WEBSITE "METHODISTCHART.ORG" IS DEDICATED TO JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM AFFILIATES' COMMUNITY WORKS. IT PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUCCESSES IN IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY'S OVERALL HEALTH.PART VI, LINE 7:NO DIRECT REPORT IS PROVIDED TO THE STATE OF IOWA. HOWEVER, INFORMATION FROM THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFITS DATA IS INCLUDED IN A REPORT COMPILED BY THE IOWA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE IOWA LEGISLATIVE AGENCY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS CONSTITUTING COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS, SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES AND IN-KIND DONATIONS IS COLLECTED THROUGH THE YEAR USING THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS INVENTORY SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY SOFTWARE WHICH FOLLOWS CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION(CHA) GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORTING. AMOUNTS SHOWN AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT ARE AT COST LESS ANY REVENUE EXCLUSIVE OF ANY GRANTS. CASH AND IN-KIND DONATIONS THAT SUPPORT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN CONTRIBUTIONS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7E</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>JENNIE EDMUNDSON AND 20 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE UNITED IN THE SHAKEN BABY TASK FORCE IN A COMMUNITY EFFORT TO PREVENT SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME. THE TASK FORCE, LED BY MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSPITAL, DEVELOPED A COPYRIGHTED CURRICULUM, VIDEO AND SAFEBABY.ORG WEBSITE AND THE NATION'S ONLY 24-HOUR DEDICATED CRYING BABY HOTLINE. THE VIDEO "SHAKEN BABIES: SHATTERED LIVES" IS FREE ON REQUEST AND HAS BEENSENT TO REQUESTERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME (SBS) IS CAUSED BY THE VIOLENT SHAKING OF A BABY OR A YOUNG CHILD, CAUSING THE HEAD TO FLOP BACK AND FORTH. THIS WHIPLASH MOTION CAN SLAM THE BRAIN AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE SKULL AND TEAR BLOOD VESSELS. BRAIN SWELLING AND INTERNAL BLEEDING FROM INJURY CAUSES BRAIN TISSUE TO TEAR. BABIES UNDER THE AGE OF 6 MONTHS ARE AT THE HIGHEST RISK OF SBS, BUT IT CAN AFFECT CHILDREN UP TO THE AGE OF 3 DEPENDING ON MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT.STAFF MAKE REGULAR PRESENTATIONS AT SCHOOLS FROM ELEMENTARY THROUGH COLLEGE, COMMUNITY AGENCIES, CIVIC GROUPS AND CHURCH GROUPS ON THE TOPIC OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME. IN 2011 THE HELPLINE RECEIVED 155 CALLS FROM CAREGIVERS, PARENTS AND BABY SITTERS. 27,767 COPIES OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS WERE DISTRIBUTED. PARENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH A "NEW PARENT RESOURCE" BAG WHICH INCLUDES HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM.THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AT JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSPITAL PROVIDED INFORMATION TO PATIENTS, COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYEES ABOUT SMOKING CESSATION IN AN EFFORT TO MOVE THE INDICATOR RELATING TO LUNG CANCER AND LUNG DISEASES. IN 2011, 44,156 COPIES OF SUCH MATERIALS WERE DISTRIBUTED. THE TOP FIVE TOPICS MOST REQUESTED RELATED TO NUTRITION, CANCER, CARDIOVASCULAR ISSUES, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SMOKING CESSATION.JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSPITAL HOLDS AN ANNUAL FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING. PHYSICIANS CONDUCT A SPOT CHECK OR FULL-BODY EXAM, BUT PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO UNDERGO A COMPLETE EXAM IF IT IS NOT DESIRED. A COPY OF THE SCREENING RESULTS ARE SENT TO EACH PARTICIPANT. INFORMATION ON THE PREVENTION OF SKIN CANCER IS ALSO AVAILABLE. JENNIE EDMUNDSON'S COMMITMENT TO SOUTHWEST IOWA EXTENDS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER ANNUAL SCREENING PROGRAMS COVERING PROSTATE CANCER, COLORECTAL CANCER, BREAST CANCER AND CERVICAL CANCER. IN ADDITION, PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITAL STAFF PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND AT COMMUNITY EVENTS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART II: AS A COMMUNITY LEADER, JENNIE EDMUNDSON EMPLOYEES ARE ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, HOLDING LEADERSHIP ROLES ON BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIPS AND MEMBERSHIPS. JENNIE EDMUNDSON PARTICIPATES IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 4: THE PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS IS BASED UPON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF EXPECTED NET COLLECTIONS CONSIDERING THE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING, HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS EXPERIENCE, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, AND OTHER COLLECTION INDICATORS. MANAGEMENT PERIODICALLY ASSESSES THE ADEQUACY OF THE ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS AND CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS BASED UPON HISTORICAL WRITE-OFF EXPERIENCE BY PAYOR CATEGORY. THE RESULTS OF THESE REVIEWS ARE USED TO ESTABLISH THE NET REALIZABLE VALUE OF PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. THE HEALTH SYSTEM FOLLOWS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES FOR PLACING CERTAIN PATIENT BALANCES WITH COLLECTION AGENCIES. SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS ARE CHARGED AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS AT THE TIME OF TRANSFER TO THE COLLECTION AGENCY. DEDUCTIBLES AND COINSURANCE ARE CLASSIFIED AS EITHER THIRD-PARTY OR SELF-PAY RECEIVABLES ON THE BASIS OF WHICH PARTY HAS THE PRIMARY REMAINING FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, WHILE THE TOTAL GROSS REVENUE REMAINS CLASSIFIED BASED ON THE PRIMARY PAYOR AT THE TIME OF SERVICE. THERE ARE VARIOUS FACTORS THAT CAN IMPACT COLLECTION TRENDS, SUCH AS CHANGES IN THE ECONOMY, WHICH IN TURN MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON UNEMPLOYMENT RATES AND THE NUMBER OF UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS, THE VOLUME OF PATIENTS THROUGH OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, THE INCREASED BURDEN OF COPAYMENTS AND DEDUCTIBLES TO BE MADE BY PATIENTS WITH INSURANCE, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES RELATED TO COLLECTION EFFORTS. THESE FACTORS CONTINUOUSLY CHANGE AND CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON COLLECTION TRENDS AND OUR ESTIMATION PROCESS. NET PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO THE ESTIMATED AMOUNTS EXPECTED TO BE COLLECTED AND DO NOT BEAR INTEREST.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 9B: COLLECTION PRACTICES FOLLOWED FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.THE HOSPITAL BILLS ALL THIRD PARTY RESOURCES THAT MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, COMMERCIAL INSURANCE, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, AND ANY OTHER POTENTIAL SOURCE OF REIMBURSEMENT.EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS THAT MAY QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PRIOR TO OR DURING THE TIME OF SERVICE. THOSE PATIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSPITAL HAS ADOPTED A PROCEDURE FOR THOSE SITUATIONS WHERE A PATIENT POTENTIALLY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BUT HAS NOT OR CANNOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION. THIS PROCEDURE, REFERRED TO AS THE PRESUMPTIVE CHARITY PROCESS, IS FOLLOWED BY HOSPITAL PERSONNEL AS WELL AS THIRD-PARTY VENDORS ASSISTING WITH SELF-PAY COLLECTIONS.SOME OF THE INDIVIDUAL LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AS INDICATORS OF PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY INCLUDE:PARTICIPATION IN STATE-FUNDED PRESCRIPTION PROGRAMS; RECEIVING CARE FROM A HOMELESS PERSONS CLINIC; PARTICIPATION IN WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAMS; FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY; ELIGIBILITY FOR SUBSIDIZED SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM; ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER STATE OR LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT ARE UNFUNDED (E.G. MEDICAID SPEND-DOWN); LOW INCOME/SUBSIDIZED HOUSING IS PROVIDED AS VALID ADDRESS.THE HOSPITAL STAFF, AS WELL AS VENDORS UTILIZED FOR SELF-PAY COLLECTIONS, HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO IDENTIFY INDICATORS OF PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY AND DOCUMENT SUCH AS SUPPORT FOR A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DETERMINATION.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 2: BROAD-BASED COMMUNITY HEALTH AND OUTREACH INTIATIVES INCLUDE TARGETED PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH KEY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY LIVEWELL OMAHA. LIVEWELL OMAHA IS A FORUM OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO POSITIVELY IMPACT HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 3: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BROCHURES ARE INCLUDED IN ALL INPATIENT ADMISSION PACKETS. JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSPITAL CONTRACTS WITH AN ELIGIBILITY SERVICE TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY AND COMPLETING THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK TO PARTICIPATE IN MEDICAID OR GOVERNMENT MEANS-TESTED PROGRAMS. HOSPITAL FINANCIAL COUNSELORS AND ELIGIBILITY SERVICE PERSONNEL ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT THE HOSPITAL FOR PRIVATE CONSULTATION FOR BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT COUNSELING. THE COUNSELORS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ADMISSION/DISCHARGE PROCESS TO INSURE THAT THE PATIENT IS FULLY INFORMED ABOUT THE PROCESS AND TO HELP THE PATIENT DETERMINE WHAT ASSISTANCE MAY BE NEEDED AND WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO THEM. THE HOSPITAL CUSTOMER SERVICE UNIT IS ALSO TRAINED TO ASSIST PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS. PATIENTS WHO CONTACT THE UNIT EXPRESSING DIFFICULTY IN MEETING THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ARE ASSESSED FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.APPROPRIATE RESOURCES ARE USED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING PATIENTS INCLUDING CYRACOM LANGUAGE LINE SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES 24-HOUR ACCESS TO SEVERAL HUNDRED DIFFERENT LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS. OTHER RESOURCES INCLUDE HOPE MEDICAL OUTREACH AND ON-SITE STAFF OR CONTRACTED INTERPRETER SERVICES. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES FOR INTERPRETATIVE SERVICES AT NO COST TO THE PATIENT.INFORMATION ON THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE BESTCARE.ORG WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT STATEMENTS INFORM PATIENTS OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 4: JENNIE EDMUNDSON SERVES COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA.JENNIE EDMUNDSON'S PROGRAMS ALIGN CLOSELY WITH THE KEY HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY LIVEWELL OMAHA, A COLLABORATION OF LOCAL NON-PROFIT, GOVERNMENTAL AND FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE AREA.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 5: JENNIE EDMUNDSON'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDES OVERSITE OF ALL OPERATIONS. IT IS COMPOSED OF COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS WITH A COMBINATION OF THOSE WITH LONGEVITY ON THE BOARD AND THOSE WHO ARE NEWER MEMBERS. THERE IS PHYSICIAN INVOLVEMENT WHICH ENHANCES THE ABILITY TO BE LEADERS IN MEDICAL SERVICES.MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES ARE EXTENDED TO ALL PRACTITIONERS WHO CONTINUOUSLY MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS TO PROMOTE A UNIFORM STANDARD OF QUALITY PATIENT CARE, TREATMENT AND SERVICES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 6: THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INCLUDES JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL, NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM, PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC., NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE OF NURSING AND NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION. AS A GROUP, THESE ENTITIES ARE COMMITTED TO CARING FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OUTSTANDING HEALTH CARE, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. TO FULFILL OUR MISSION OF CARING FOR PEOPLE, AFFILIATES HAVE DEVELOPED A VARIETY OF WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE CARE AND HEALTH-RELATED EDUCATION TO THE POOR, TO MINORITIES, AND TO OTHER UNDERSERVED GROUPS AS WELL AS TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY. AS INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATES, A UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM AND AN ACTIVE PARTNER WITH OTHER COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND QUALIFY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THIS COMMUNITY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>NO DIRECT REPORT IS PROVIDED TO THE STATE OF IOWA. HOWEVER, INFORMATION FROM THE HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY BENEFITS DATA IS INCLUDED IN A REPORT COMPILED BY THE IOWA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE IOWA LEGISLATIVE AGENCY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS AN AFFILIATED MEMBER OF THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM. POLICIES ARE CENTRALIZED AT NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC. METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM, WITH WHICH JENNIE EDMUNDSON IS AFFILIATED, RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW ALL OFFICER COMPENSATION FOR EACH AFFILIATE. UNDER THIS PROCESS, MARKET DATA ON COMPENSATION IS GATHERED AND ANALYZED AND COMPENSATION RANGES ARE SET. THE INFORMATION IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC., A NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND A VOTING MEMBER OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. ALL OFFICER COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED, EVALUATED AND APPROVED BY THIS COMMITTEE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN A NONQUALIFIED PLAN DURING 2011 AND RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS, PLAN ACCRUALS OR PLAN DISTRIBUTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: STEVEN BAUMERT $27,414 ACCRUAL LINDA BURT $65,226 ACCRUAL; $105,240 PLAN DISTRIBUTION WILLIAM SHIFFERMILLER MD $34,366 ACCRUAL;PLAN DISTRIBUTION $41,740</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>UNDER THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AS RESTATED ON APRIL 29, 1994, THE WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF IOWA, AN IOWA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION IS A SPONSORING MEMBER OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. UNDER THE SAME ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC.,A NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS A CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>UNDER THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AS RESTATED ON APRIL 29 1994, THE WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA, AN IOWA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS A SPONSORING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION AND HAS THE RIGHT TO NOMINATE TWO (2) OF ITS MEMBERS TO THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LIKEWISE, THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC. HAS THE RIGHT TO NOMINATE TO THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS THAT IS ONE (1) LESS THAN A MAJORITY OF THE SEATS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM ALSO HAS THE RIGHT TO APPROVE ALL OF THE DIRECTORS NOMINATED.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM AUDIT COMMITTEE WHO REVIEWED IT IN DETAIL. A COPY WAS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW THROUGH A SECURE INTERNET PORTAL. INFORMATION FOR THE FORM 990 IS GATHERED FROM APPROPRIATE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS; IS REVIEWED BY EXTERNAL TAX ADVISORS AND HAS FINAL REVIEW BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM AND THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS SENT TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO THE METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH REQUIRES THE DISCLOSURE OF ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, NOT JUST FINANCIAL, THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. SHOULD A CONFLICT BE IDENTIFIED, THE OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR KEY EMPLOYEE IS NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE OR USE PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER AND IS NOT COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR A MEETING AT WHICH THE MATTER IS DISCUSSED. A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ONCE IDENTIFIED MUST BE EVALUATED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. IN ORDER TO APPROVE THE TRANSACTION WHICH INVOLVES A DIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD MUST FIRST FIND, BY MAJORITY VOTE OF DIRECTORS FOR WHOM NO CONFLICT EXISTS, AT A MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THAT THE ARRANGEMENT OR TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND/OR ITS HEALTH SYSTEM AFFILIATES, IS FAIR AND REASONABLE AND, AFTER INVESTIGATION, THE DIRECTORS HAVE DETERMINED THAT A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT CANNOT BE OBTAINED WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS AN AFFILIATED MEMBER OF THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM. POLICIES ARE CENTRALIZED AT NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC. METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM, WITH WHICH JENNIE EDMUNDSON IS AFFILIATED, RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW ALL OFFICER COMPENSATION FOR EACH AFFILIATE. UNDER THIS PROCESS, MARKET DATA ON COMPENSATION IS GATHERED AND ANALYZED AND COMPENSATION RANGES ARE SET. THE INFORMATION IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC., A NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND A VOTING MEMBER OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. ALL OFFICER COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED, EVALUATED AND APPROVED BY THIS COMMITTEE. PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION IS COMPARED TO NATIONAL COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA FROM THE MEDICAL GROUP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MGMA) AND THE AMERICAN MEDICAL GROUP ASSOCIATION (AMGA). THE POLICY ON "PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION" IS FOLLOWED WHEN CONTRACTING WITH PHYSICIANS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE APPROVALS, INCLUDING APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ARE OBTAINED WHEN WARRANTED. OPINIONS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE REGARDING A PARTICULAR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT OR TRANSACTION MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM REPUTABLE, INDEPENDENT VALUATION CONSULTANTS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 1023 WAS FILED PRIOR TO 7/15/87 AND NEED NOT BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. A COPY OF THE IRS LETTER 947 WILL BE PROVIDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE THESE DOCUMENTS SEPARATELY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE'S WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES. FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE IRS FORM 990 AND FORM 990-T. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTRIBUTES INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS IT PROVIDES AS PART OF THE METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM'S ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT. THIS REPORT IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WEBSITE WWW.METHODISTCHART.ORG.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>LINDA BURT,VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND CFO OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM, IS A FULLTIME EMPLOYEE OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC. HER AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED AMONG THE ENTITIES THAT COMPRISE THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>STEVEN BAUMERT IS A KEY EMPLOYEE OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM AND IS ASSIGNED FULLTIME DUTIES AS PRESIDENT OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. SALARY AND BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED IN ALLOCATIONS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>DR. WILLIAM SHIFFERMILLER IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL WITH AN AVERAGE OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK.</Explanation>
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