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        <Explanation>SURROUNDING THE CREDIT RISK OF SPECIFIC CUSTOMERS, HISTORICAL TRENDS AND OTHER INFORMATION.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>POLICY PROVIDES FOR A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR TO MEET WITH ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS PRIOR TO</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>DISCHARGE FROM THE HOSPITAL.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Pt V Sec B 17e</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>OF ONE PHONE CALL.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Pt V Sec B 19d</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>RECEIVE A 40% DISCOUNT, AND BILLINGS PAID AFTER 30 DAYS RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Pt VI Line 2</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>RESOURCES TO ASSESS THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. THIS PLAN INCLUDES</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>MARKET ASSESSMENT OF THE SERVICE AREA AND LOCAL DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PROVIDES FOR FINANCIAL COUNSELORS TO MEET WITH ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS PRIOR TO DISCHARGE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>ASSISTANCE AND CHARITY CARE PROGRAM.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>REQUIRING INPATIENT STAYS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>NEEDS WITH THE OPENING OF GRAND VALLEY URGENT CARE AND GRAND VALLEY PRIMARY</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>CARE. DURING THE 2010 FISCAL YEAR, THREE PRIMARY PHYSICIANS WERE RECRUITED</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>COLLEGES AND TRADE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>WITH THEIR STUDENTS INCLUDING; PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND ANCILLARY</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Pt VI-A, Line 3</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL HAS A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH QUORUM HEALTH RESOURCES.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Pt VI-B, Line 11a</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE 990 IS PREPARED BY THE HOSPITAL'S INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>BY THE HOSPITAL'S ACCOUNTING STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION, INCLUDING THE CEO, CFO,</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER. A PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DETAILED REVIEW AND APPROVAL.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>A FINAL COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE FINAL</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>FILING WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Pt VI-B, Line 12c</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE HOSPITAL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MAINTAINED AND MANAGED</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>BY THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL BOARD MEMBERS,</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>DISCLOSURE FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT. THAT</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>DOCUMENTATION IS REVIEWED BY AND RETAINED BY THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT ARISE ARE ADDRESSED BY THE COMPLIANCE</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>DEPARTMENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Pt VI-B, Line 15</Identifier>
        <Explanation>COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS A QUORUM HEALTH RESOURCES MANAGED HOSPITAL</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>WHEREBY THE CEO IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MANAGMENT COMPANY. SALARY AND BENEFITS</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>FOR THE CEO ARE BASED ON THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY'S SALARY SURVEY DATA</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>FOR HOSPITALS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR OTHER</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT ARE BASED ON SALARY SURVEY DATA COMPILED</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>BY THE HOSPITAL'S HR DEPARTMENT AND ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>DIRECTORS THROUGH THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f</Identifier>
        <Explanation>DUES &amp; SUBSCRIPTIONS 171860. 53514. 118346. OTHER EXPENSES 2287671. 47002. 2240669. 0. UNAMORTIZED BOND ISSUE COST 14247. 14247.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Pt VI-C, Line 19</Identifier>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST ON A CASE</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>BY CASE BASIS.</Explanation>
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