SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
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MediumBullet Information about Schedule H (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Baptist Healthcare System Inc
 
Employer identification number

61-0444707
Part I
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Yes
No
1a
Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," was it a written policy? .......................
1b
Yes
 
2
If the organization had multiple hospital facilities, indicate which of the following best describes application of the financial assistance policy to its various hospital facilities during the tax year.
3
Answer the following based on the financial assistance eligibility criteria that applied to the largest number of the organization's patients during the tax year.
a
Did the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) as a factor in determining eligibility for providing free care?
If "Yes," indicate which of the following was the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:
3a
Yes
 
%
b
Did the organization use FPG as a factor in determining eligibility for providing discounted care? If "Yes," indicate
which of the following was the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: . . . . . . . .
3b
Yes
 
%
c
If the organization used factors other than FPG in determining eligibility, describe in Part VI the income based criteria for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization used an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, as a factor in determining eligibility for free or discounted care.
4
Did the organization's financial assistance policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year provide for free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

Yes

 
5a
Did the organization budget amounts for free or discounted care provided under its financial assistance policy during
the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5a

Yes

 
b
If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount? . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discountedcare to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
 
6a
Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
Yes
 
Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.
7
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Financial Assistance and
Means-Tested
Government Programs
 (a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community benefit expense (d) Direct offsetting revenue (e) Net community benefit expense (f) Percent of total expense
a Financial Assistance at cost
(from Worksheet 1) . . . 		  65,140 64,033,885 8,577,875 55,456,010 4.490 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .   112,286 129,858,876 113,985,581 15,873,295 1.280 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .            
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .   177,426 193,892,761 122,563,456 71,329,305 5.770 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).   35,482 1,879,907 85,028 1,794,879 0.150 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .     244,877   244,877 0.020 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .   125,230 41,283,376 31,263,369 10,020,007 0.810 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .            
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .     1,679,921   1,679,921 0.140 %
j Total. Other Benefits . .   160,712 45,088,081 31,348,397 13,739,684 1.120 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .   338,138 238,980,842 153,911,853 85,068,989 6.890 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community building expense (d) Direct offsetting
revenue 		(e) Net community building expense (f) Percent of total expense
1 Physical improvements and housing            
2 Economic development            
3 Community support 3   496   496  
4 Environmental improvements            
5 Leadership development and
training for community members		 1 10 108   108  
6 Coalition building 15 230 6,738   6,738  
7 Community health improvement advocacy 29 60 14,767   14,767  
8 Workforce development            
9 Other            
10 Total 48 300 22,109   22,109  
Part III
Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices
Section A. Bad Debt Expense
Yes
No
1
Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Heathcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................
1
Yes
 
2
Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount. ......
2
8,712,555
3
Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount and the rationale, if any, for including this portion of bad debt as community benefit. ......
3
2,423,615
4
Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes bad debt expense or the page number on which this footnote is contained in the attached financial statements.
Section B. Medicare
5
Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....
5
354,336,462
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
381,648,907
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-27,312,445
8
Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.Check the box that describes the method used:
Section C. Collection Practices
9a
Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........
9a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization’s collection policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year
contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for financial assistance? Describe in Part VI .........................

9b

Yes

 
Part IV
Management Companies and Joint Ventures(owned 10% or more by officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and physicians—see instructions)
(a) Name of entity (b) Description of primary
activity of entity 		(c) Organization's
profit % or stock
ownership % 		(d) Officers, directors,
trustees, or key
employees' profit %
or stock ownership % 		(e) Physicians'
profit % or stock
ownership %
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
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Part VFacility Information
Section A. Hospital Facilities
(list in order of size from largest to smallest—see instructions)
How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?4
Name, address, primary website address, and state license number 		Licensed Hospital General-Medical-Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Hospital ResearchGrp Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (Describe) Facility reporting group
1 Baptist Health Louisville
4000 Kresge Way
Louisville,KY40207
www.baptisteast.com 		X X         X     1
2 Baptist Health Lexington
1740 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington,KY40503
www.centralbap.com 		X X         X     1
3 Baptist Health Paducah
2501 Kentucky Ave
Paducah,KY42003
www.westernbaptist.com 		X X         X     1
4 Baptist Health Corbin
1 Trillium Way
Corbin,KY40701
www.baptistregional.com 		X X         X     1
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
1
Name of hospital facility or facility reporting group  
If reporting on Part V, Section B for a single hospital facility only: line number of
hospital facility (from Schedule H, Part V, Section A) 		 
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment (Lines 1 through 8c are optional for tax years begining on or before March 23, 2012)
1 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 9....................... 1 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
2 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 11
3 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted................. 3 Yes  
4 Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities
in Part VI.................................. 		4   No
5 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 5 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
6 If the hospital facility addressed needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA, indicate how (check all that apply
as of the end of the tax year):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
7 Did the hospital facility address all of the needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," explain in Part VI which needs it has not addressed and the reasons why it has not addressed such needs........... 7   No
8a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)? ................................ 8a   No
b If "Yes" to line 8a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax? .......... 8b    
c If "Yes" to line 8b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy Yes No
9 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance includes free or discounted care? 9 Yes  
10 Used federal poverty guidelines (FPG) to determine eligibility for providing free care?........... 10 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care: 200.%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
11 Used FPG to determine eligibility for providing discounted care?................. 11 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate the FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: 400.%
If "No," explain in Part VI the criteria the hospital facility used.
12 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 12 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate the factors used in determining such amounts (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
13 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 13 Yes  
14 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 14 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Billing and Collections
15 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained actions the hospital facility may take upon non-payment?........ 15 Yes  
16 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
17 Did the hospital facility or an authorized third party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 17   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
e
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

18 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility made before initiating any of the actions listed in line 17 (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
Yes No
19 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that requires the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.......... 19 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
20 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
21 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 21   No
If "Yes," explain in Part VI.
22 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual?.......................... 22   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
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Part V
Facility Information (continued)
Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B.Provide descriptions required for Part V, Section B, lines 1j, 3, 4, 5d, 6i, 7, 10, 11, 12i, 14g, 16e, 17e, 18e, 19c, 19d, 20d, 21, and 22. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each facility in a facility reporting group, designated by "Facility A," "Facility B," etc.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 3 Baptist Health Louisville (BHLOU) Contacts were made with the Health Departments responsible for the counties in the service area. There are four health departments responsible for the counties BHLou serves: Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness (Jefferson County); the Bullitt County Health Department; the Oldham County Public Health Department; and the North Central District Health Department, which serves both Shelby and Spencer Counties. Through these contacts, the public meetings that were held, and public surveys conducted in Jefferson and Oldham Counties, BHE solicited primary feedback on the health issues confronting its service area.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 3 Baptist Health Lexington Community input was provided through: 1)The Matrix Group was retained to conduct a perception study within our community. This was completed in 2011. 2) Fayette County Health Department 3)From the larger community stakeholders group, an eight(8) member CHIP Advisory Council was formed.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 3 Baptist Health Paducah Primary data was collected from a survey and a focus group. Primary data was collected through the survey of McCracken County residents, including the hospital employee base. Our committee hosted a community leader focus group Feb. 17, 2012, including 16 key informants representing broad interests of the community.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 3 Baptist Health Corbin Primary data was obtained by Baptist Health Corbin through surveys targeting the community considered in the assessment. The survey data was obtained over a four month time period. Surveys were also conducted through the Whitley County Health Department and Laurel County Health Department/St. Joseph Hospital of London. Meetings were conducted with representatives from the local hospitals and health departments from Knox, Laurel and Whitley.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 7 Baptist Health Lexington Baptist Health Lexington works collaboratively with other community resources to provide, support and serve as a referral source to address the additional identified health needs that fall below the significant prevalence level for our service area. It is not within the scope of Baptist Health Lexingtons services, expertise or resources to be able to address all of the risk factors that have been identified as influencers of our communitys health status. But it is through networking and partnerships with other community stakeholder organizations and agencies that these issues are being addressed. Impact issues such as unemployment and uninsured populations are being dealt with by economic development groups, Commerce Lexington, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, and county health departments. Safe neighborhoods/safe community issues are being examined by Lexington Fayette County Police Department, Department of Parks and Recreation, Safe Kids Coalition, and Kentucky Department of Transportation.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 7 Baptist Health Paducah The use of illicit drugs or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter medications for purposes other than those for which they are indicated or in a manner or in quantities other than directed is a growing problem in McCracken County. This particular issue presents a need that cannot be met by Baptist Health Paducah, but is better met by services already in the community including those at Four Rivers Behavioral Health.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 7 Baptist Health Corbin Community needs were identified and prioritized for the primary counties that we serve including Whitley, Knox and Laurel. Baptist Health Corbin can address and impact several of these needs by implementing programs, education and preventative screenings. Baptist Health Corbin will not be able to address all of the identified needs (i.e. teen births) of our community and may have to partner with other sources that are positioned better to address the remaining needs of our community.
SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 18 BILLING AND COLLECTIONS Prior to referring INDIVIDUALS to a collection agency, BHS processes all self-pay accounts through an external scoring application to determine additional eligibility for financial assistance.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section D. Other Health Care Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility
(list in order of size, from largest to smallest)
How many non-hospital health care facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?  
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
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Part VI
Supplemental Information
Provide the following information.
1 Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II and Part III, lines 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9b.
2 Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any CHNAs reported in Part V, Section B.
3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4 Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5 Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6 Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7 State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
Schedule H, Part I, Line 6a COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT Each hospital within Baptist Healthcare System ("BHS") (61-0444707) prepares a community benefits report. In addition, a summary community benefits report is prepared on a consolidated basis for all entities within BHS.
Schedule H, Part I, Line 7g No physician clinic costs are included in the costs of subsidized health services.
Schedule H, Part I, Line 7 COSTING METHODOLOGY BHS utilizes a sophisticated cost accounting system that identifies the cost of delivering care at the individual procedure and item (supply) level for direct costs and a detailed step-down methodology to allocate overhead costs as accurately as possible. Costs are determined for each patient based upon the specific procedures performed and items used for each patient. Patients are also categorized by: 1.patient type (inpatient and outpatient), 2.payer plan (42 unique categories of payer plans. Charity, State-sponsored charity and the Uninsured are among the uniquely identified payer plans), and 3.clinical service (53 unique clinical services). The cost of care for uninsured patients who qualify for "full" charity care (under a State-sponsored or BHS sponsored charity program) is determined by calculating the cost of each uninsured charity patient (at the procedure and item level) and accumulating the cost of each patient. For insured patients who also qualify for partial charity under the BHS sponsored charity program, costs are allocated to each portion (insurance, partial charity, patient payments and bad debt) using the patient's payer plan cost-to-charge ratio (CCR). For example, this CCR is multiplied by the charges covered by insurance to determine the cost of insurance, multiplied by charges covered by partial charity to determine the cost of partial charity, multiplied by patient payments to determine the cost of paid services and multiplied by unpaid charges to determine the cost of bad debt. The cost of care for uninsured patients who do NOT qualify for charity care (full or partial bad debt accounts) are allocated to each portion (patient paid portion and unpaid portion) using the patient's uninsured payer plan CCR. For example, this CCR is multiplied by patient payments to determine the cost of paid services and multiplied by unpaid charges to determine the cost of bad debt. Much care is taken to ensure that costs used for community benefit reporting are directly related to exempt-purpose patient care (excluding physician-related costs) and that costs are reported accurately. For example, the cost of charity and Medicaid are removed from the calculation of the loss on subsidized services.
Schedule H, Part III, Line 4 BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOOTNOTE A separate footnote for bad debt expense is not included in the audited financial statements. However, beginning in 2012 BHS reported the provision for uncollectible accounts related to patient service revenue as a deduction from patient service revenue. Costing methodology of bad debt is outlined in Schedule H, Part VI, line 1. The estimated amount of bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's FAP was determined using a historical percent to total of net amounts written off as bad debt for those patients with a low propensity to pay or low income to total net amounts written off as bad debt.
Schedule H, Part III, Line 8 MEDICARE COSTING METHODOLOGY Medicare revenues and allowable costs were taken from the "as filed" Medicare cost report. Much care is taken to ensure that all adjustments to remove non-allowable costs are taken. Due to the fact that Medicare rates are non-negotiable and are established by the government, all of the shortfall for Medicare should be included as a community benefit.
Schedule H, Part III, line 9b COLLECTION PRACTICES Patients and guarantors who qualify for a "full" charity discount will not be billed once the charity determination is made. Patients and guarantors who qualify for a "partial" charity discount will be billed only for the non-discounted portion of their account. Guarantors who have an ability to pay for services will be billed based on the following guidelines. - Patients or guarantors may be asked to pay an estimated patient liability at point of service. - BHS facilities will accept and file claims for all insurances assigned to the organization with adequate proof of coverage. This assignment does not relieve the guarantor of responsibility for payment if the insurer fails to pay as prescribed by regulation, statute or patient-insurance contract. Deductibles, co-payments and non-covered services will be the responsibility of guarantors. - Statements will be sent to guarantors once patient liability is determined for insured or uninsured patients and necessary billing follow-up calls will be made by BHS Patient Financial Services and/or a designated external early out vendor over a period of time averaging from 90 to 120 days. All statements will contain information regarding the availability of financial assistance. If applicable, effort will be made to assist uninsured patients to secure coverage through any governmental or other assistance programs. - Patients requesting detailed charge information will be provided with an itemized bill. - BHS Patient Financial Services will provide all patients the same information concerning services and charges. - Patient accounts not resolved at the end of this cycle will be considered for placement with external collection agencies. Collection agencies will continue to pursue patient balances while maintaining compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the ACA International's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
Schedule H, Part VI, line 2 NEEDS ASSESSMENT BHS conducts a tri-annual planning process that is driven by the strategic vision to be the health care leader in Kentucky. Key industry and community issues (such as prominent health conditions present within each community, underserved areas and underprovided clinical services) are considered and analyzed for their impact on BHS and the four hospitals. Frequently, outside experts reaffirm the assessment and assist in the development of plans to address the community need. A course of action, including key strategies and goals, are shared with and approved by the BHS Board and the Hospital's administrative Boards.
Schedule H, Part VI, line 3 PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE Following is a list of various methods/processes used to inform/educate patients on the availability of financial assistance: - financial counselors advise and/or screen uninsured patients before or during hospital services, - a third party vendor advises and/or screens uninsured patients during hospital services, - financial counselors provide follow-up contact for patients missed during services, - the State-sponsored DSH form is provided to all ER uninsured patients, - telephone calls and in-person visits are handled by staff trained to discuss financial assistance, - information regarding financial assistance is included in patient statements. - The BHS sponsored charity care program policy is posted in key areas of each hospital. - The BHS sponsored charity care program policy is posted on the website of each hospital and the System.
Schedule H, Part VI, line 4 COMMUNITY INFORMATION BHS is comprised of four regional hospitals. Each one serves a unique and separate geographic area within Kentucky. Baptist Health Louisville (BHLou) opened in 1975 and is located in St. Matthews, approximately five miles east of downtown Louisville area. BHLou is strategically located near Interstate 64, a main access to downtown, and Interstate 264, a main beltway around Louisville. The primary geographic service area for BHLou consists of Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt Kentucky counties. BHLou serves as a general acute care facility, specializing in services such as cardiovascular services, cancer care and comprehensive rehabilitation services that are much needed in the area. In addition, BHLou operates one of the busiest emergency rooms in the State of Kentucky. Approximately 13.4% of the population of the local area surrounding the hospital is over 65 and the unemployment rate is 8.8%, as compared to the national average of 8.2%. Approximately 5% of the patients seeking care at BHELou are Medicaid and approximately 3% are uninsured. Baptist Health Corbin (BHCor) opened in 1986 in Corbin, Kentucky. It is located one-half mile off of Interstate 75, approximately three miles from downtown Corbin and near U.S. Highway 25, which is a main access to several of the surrounding communities. The primary geographic service area for BHCor consists of the counties of Knox, Laurel and Whitley in Kentucky. BHCor serves as a general acute care facility, specializing in services such as psychiatric, substance abuse, comprehensive rehabilitation and emergency care services. The psychiatric program at BHCor has grown over the past several years and BHCor has plans to continue its growth. Approximately 48% of the psychiatric program serves the Medicaid and uninsured populations. Overall, approximately 28% and 12% of the patients seeking care at BHCor are Medicaid and uninsured, respectively. Approximately 13.5% of the population of the local area surrounding the hospital is over 65 and the unemployment rate is 9.8%, as compared to the national average of 8.2%. Baptist Health Lexington (BHLex) opened in 1954 in Lexington, the second largest city in Kentucky. It is located approximately five miles from Interstate 75 and Interstate 64 which provide access for the immediate Lexington metro area patients as well as patients from other areas of central and eastern Kentucky which the hospital serves. The primary geographic service area for BHLex consists of the Kentucky counties of Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott and Woodford. In addition, BHLex serves as a regional referral center with approximately 38% of its discharges coming from Kentucky counties outside of the primary service area. As such, BHLex provides tertiary care services not offered by many hospitals in the surrounding areas including specialty cardiovascular, orthopedic and intensive care services. Approximately 15% and 4% of the patients seeking care at BHLex are Medicaid and uninsured, respectively. Approximately 10.8% of the population of the local area surrounding the hospital is over 65 and the unemployment rate is 6.7%, as compared to the national average of 8.2%. Baptist Health Paducah (BHPad) was opened in 1953 in Paducah, Kentucky, the largest city in BHPad's service area. The hospital is located approximately one and one-half miles from Interstate 24. BHPad is one of only two hospitals located in Paducah. The primary geographic service area for BHPad consists of Ballard, Carlisle, Graves, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall and McCracken Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Illinois. BHPad draws nearly 83% of its discharges from the primary service area. BHPad serves as a general acute care facility, specializing in services such as cardiovascular services, cancer care and skilled nursing that are much needed in the area. Approximately 12% and 6% of the patients seeking care at BHPad are Medicaid and uninsured, respectively. Approximately 16.6% of the population of the local area surrounding the hospital is over 65 and the unemployment rate is 8.0%, as compared to the national average of 8.2%.
Schedule H, Part VI, line 5 PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH The BHS Board of Directors is comprised of local representatives who, along with the hospital's management and employees, understand that they are responsible to provide high quality health care services to the communities they serve. Operating healthcare facilities in today's environment requires a delicate balance between producing a sufficient margin to allow for adequate staffing and investment in new technologies, while also providing enough resources to absorb the cost of care for those patients who do not have the ability to pay for the services. In 2014, Baptist was able to re-invest over $109 million into the communities in new technology, construction, renovation and systems improvement.Clear BHS hospitals reach out to the community in many ways through: - Conducting health fairs for local schools, businesses and churches. - Participating in fund-raising and other events to help local agencies such as the American Heart Association, Metro United Way, American Cancer Society, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the American Red Cross. - Donating hospital space for community group meetings. - Participating on community health assessment teams that are dedicated to identifying and addressing local health needs in each of the counties we serve. - Hosting educational programs, including our pre-natal classes, and Safe Sitter program. - Maintaining necessary, but unprofitable services that meet community needs. - Helping to recruit physicians to underserved areas. - Helping patients coordinate services with other healthcare providers. - Providing resources for support groups, such as cancer recovery groups. - Promoting and providing preventive care services. - Monitoring clinical outcomes in order to ensure quality care. - Committing resources to improving safety and processes of care. - Providing services conveniently accessible by patients. In addition, BHS employees volunteer thousands of hours in community services and leadership. BHS's support for community activities underscores its commitment to improving the lives of those served. Because BHS and its employees contribute so much of their time, talents and resources to serve others, communities served by BHS are better places to live and work. Quantification of many of the community benefits is detailed elsewhere in this schedule. However, what the quantifiable amount doesn't measure is the economic benefit derived by the community from BHS being one of the major employers in the area. The economic impact of the wages paid to BHS employees is significant considering the dollars they spend on food, housing, services, and other products. The Internal Revenue Service Revenue Ruling 69-545 provides that a hospital can demonstrate it has met the community benefit standard by having a full-time emergency room open to the public regardless of ability to pay for services received. BHS hospitals operate an Emergency Department that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and treated over 166,659 emergency patients during fiscal year 2014. BHS and its emergency department posts policies stating that patients will be treated regardless of their ability to pay. Depending on the severity of a patient's condition, as a service to the patient BHS may verify insurance prior to rendering services in the emergency department. Under no circumstances is emergency care delayed by discussions regarding insurance coverage or ability to pay for services. In addition, BHS does not convey or intimate in any way to any emergency medical transportation service an unwillingness to treat any particular patient in need of medical attention.
Schedule H, Part VI, line 6 AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM BHS is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that owns and operates four hospitals. Baptist Healthcare Affiliates, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt affiliate that owns and operates an additional hospital. Baptist Health Richmond, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt affiliate that owns and operates a hospital in Richmond, KY. Baptist Health Madisonville, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt affiliate that owns and operates a hospital in Madisonville, KY. Baptist Community Health Services, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt affiliate that owns and operates rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers, and occupational and physical therapy clinics within the regions surrounding the hospitals. Baptist Medical Associates, Inc., Baptist Physicians Lexington, Inc., Baptist Physicians Southeast, Inc. and Western Baptist Medical Ventures, Inc. are nonprofit, tax-exempt affiliates that own and operate physician practices. Baptist Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Baptist Hospital Foundation of Greater Louisville, Inc., Central Baptist Hospital Foundation, Inc., Lexington Cardiac Research Foundation, Inc., and Western Baptist Hospital Foundation, Inc. are nonprofit, tax-exempt affiliate corporations. Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. (BFH) is a nonprofit, taxable affiliate health maintenance organization. Baptist Ventures, Inc. is a for-profit, affiliate corporation. Baptist Physicians' Surgery Center is a for-profit limited liability corporation, of which Baptist Community Health Services, Inc. owns 55%. PET/CT Management, LLC is a for-profit limited liability corporation, of which Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. owns 83%. Corbin Long Term Acute Care, LLC is a limited liability corporation of which Baptist Community Health Services, Inc. is the sole member. Baptist Eastpoint Surgery Center, LLC is a limited liability company of which Baptist Community Health Services, Inc. owns 80%. Baptist Health Employer Solutions, Inc. (BHES), formed in 2010, is a non-profit corporation in which BHS is the sole member. BHES is a network of healthcare providers, hospitals and physicians. BHES's activities and purposes serve to support the charitable activities and operations of BHS. Purchase Health Quality Collaborative, LLC ("PHQC"), formed in 2011, is a non-profit limited liability company whose sole member is BHS. PHQC was formed to support a physician/hospital network established by PHP, working with BH Pad to engage in clinical integration activities. St. Matthews Surgery Center, LLC is a limited liability company formed in October 2011 of which Baptist Community Health Services, Inc. owns 51%. Mercy Regional Emergency Medical System, LLC ("MREMS"), formed in 1996, is a non-profit taxable corporation, which owns and operates an ambulance service in McCracken County, Kentucky in the service area of Western. BHS owns a 50% interest in MREMS and the remaining 50% interest is owned by Mercy Health System, Inc. d.b.a. Lourdes Hospital. All entities are located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. All entities described in Schedule H, Part VI, line 6 contributed a combined community benefit amount as follows: Charity care at cost $55,456,000 Unreimbursed Medicaid 15,873,000 Community health improvement 1,795,000 Health professions education 245,000 Subsidized health services 10,020,000 Cash and in-kind contributions 1,680,000 ----------- Total community benefit $85,069,000 Community building activities 7,083,713 Other items that also contribute to the benefit of the community: Bad debt at cost $20,650,539 Unreimbursed Medicare $92,495,248
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