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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 7: THE METHODS PRIMARILY USED ARE THE RATIO OF COST TO CHARGES, FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT AND ACTUAL EXPENDITURES.INFORMATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID REPORT THE NET OF GROSS PATIENT CHARGES WITH THE COST TO CHARGES RATIO APPLIED.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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        <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 METHOD USED TO REPORT THE AMOUNT IN PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN (F):THE PERCENTAGE IS ARRIVED AT BY DIVIDING NET COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSES IN COLUMN (E) BY THE SUM OF THE AMOUNTS ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A) LESS BAD DEBT EXPENSE OF $4,218,077.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART II: COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE COMMON GOAL OF IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH.JENNIE EDMUNDSON PERSONNEL OFFER THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS, TIME AND ASSISTANCE IN PROMOTING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AND WITH THE LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 4: FOOTNOTE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DESCRIBING BAD DEBT EXPENSE:THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS BASED UPON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF EXPECTED NET COLLECTIONS CONSIDERING HISTORICAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRENDS IN HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, AND OTHER COLLECTION INDICATORS. MANAGEMENT PERIODICALLY ASSESSES THE ADEQUACY OF THE ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS BASED UPON HISTORICAL WRITE-OFF EXPERIENCE BY PAYOR CATEGORY. THE RESULTS OF THESE REVIEWS ARE USED TO MODIFY, AS NECESSARY, THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS AND TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE NET PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 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.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 8: MEDICARE COST REPORT FOR 2010 AS FILED</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 ADDRESSTHE 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 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>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 COLLABORATION OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, IN WHICH NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM PARTICIPATES, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 3: PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE: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.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 4: JENNIE EDMUNDSON SERVES COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART VI, LINE 6: PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH: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.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 24 STATES AND FIVE COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES INCLUDING CANADA, THE PHILLIPPINES, THE NETHERLANDS AND RUSSIA.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 2010 THE HELPLINE RECEIVED 154 CALLS FROM CAREGIVERS, PARENTS AND BABY SITTERS. 32,256 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 2010, 37,599 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 VI, LINE 7: 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. BROAD-BASED COMMUNITY HEALTH AND OUTREACH INTIATIVES INCLUDE TARGETED PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN CLOSELY WITH THE HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY LIVEWELL OMAHA, A COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE METROPOLITAN OMAHA AREA. THE LIST OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS CONTINUALLY EVOLVES TO KEEP PACE WITH CHANGING TIMES, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY NEEDS.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>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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        <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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        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSPITAL BOARD WHO REVIEWED IT IN DETAIL. THE COMMITTEES REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THEIR REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990. A COPY WAS MADE AVAILABLE 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, SUCH AS MGMA OR OTHER RELIABLE COMPARABILITY DATA. 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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        <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.BESTCARE.ORG.</Explanation>
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