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
KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
 
Employer identification number

23-7293874
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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) . . . 		    7,344,591   7,344,591 3.020 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     27,433,575 21,381,865 6,051,710 2.490 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .            
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .     34,778,166 21,381,865 13,396,301 5.510 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).     230,584   230,584 0.090 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .     244,923   244,923 0.100 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .     63,034,084 45,860,017 17,174,067 7.070 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .            
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .     20,068   20,068 0.010 %
j Total. Other Benefits . .     63,529,659 45,860,017 17,669,642 7.270 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .     98,307,825 67,241,882 31,065,943 12.780 %
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     31,039   31,039 0.010 %
3 Community support     40,220   40,220 0.020 %
4 Environmental improvements            
5 Leadership development and
training for community members		     6,334   6,334 0 %
6 Coalition building            
7 Community health improvement advocacy     24,000   24,000 0.010 %
8 Workforce development            
9 Other            
10 Total     101,593   101,593 0.040 %
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
5,164,681
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
 
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
81,920,874
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
113,595,520
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-31,674,646
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

 

No
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 %
11 MRICT JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT
  		IMAGING 51.000 % 1.930 % 17.660 %
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
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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?1
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 KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
310 SUNNYVIEW LANE
KALISPELL,MT59901 		X X         X      
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)
KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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) 		1
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 13
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 Yes  
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 Yes  
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: 200.000000000000%
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: 400.000000000000%
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 Yes  
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
KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3: KALISPELL REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES, THE FLATHEAD CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL COLLABORATED TO ARRANGE QUALITATIVE DATA COLLECTION DESIGNED TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY. FOUR FOCUS GROUPS AND TWO SURVEYS WERE CONDUCTED IN AN EFFORT TO OBTAIN THE BEST INFORMATION REGARDING THE HEALTH NEEDS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOCUS GROUPS CONSISTED OF INDIVIDUALS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE BASED ON THEIR AREA OF EXPERTISE WITHIN HEALTHCARE.FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL HEALTH OR OTHER DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR OTHER INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVED; REPRESENTATIVES MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME AND MINORITY POPULATIONS AND POPULATIONS WITH CHRONIC DISEASE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY SERVED; HEALTHCARE CONSUMER ADVOCATES; REPRESENTATIVES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; ACADEMIC EXPERTS; LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS; REPRESENTATIVES FROM COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS; HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND PRIVATE BUSINESS LEADERS.ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED INCLUDED: BRENDAN HOUSE (SKILLED NURSING FACILITY), HOME OPTIONS (HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE), A PLUS HEALTH CARE (HOME HEALTH), PATHWAYS TREATMENT CENTER (MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE), IMMANUEL LUTHERAN HOME (SKILLED NURSING FACILITY), AGENCY ON AGING, NORTH VALLEY EMBRACE HEALTH (SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH), AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PEOPLE, ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES, SUNBURST MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, SCHOOL DISTRICT #44, NORTH VALLEY PROFESSIONAL CENTER, NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM, SCHOOL DISTRICT #6, SHEPARDS HAND, FREE HEALTH CLINIC, NORTHWEST IMAGING, COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES, FLATHEAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, NORTHWEST MONTANA HEAD START, COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CHILDREN MENTAL HEALTH BUREAU, ABBIE SHELTER, BODY BALANCE DISORDERED EATING PROGRAM, BIG SKY FAMILY MEDICINE, WOODLAND CLINIC, KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH HOME VISITING PROGRAM.IN ADDITION TO THE FOCUS GROUPS, THE COLLABORATORS CONDUCTED TWO PUBLIC SURVEYS. THE FIRST SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED ON JUNE 7 AND 8, 2012 AT PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT. IT CONSISTED OF FIVE QUESTIONS AND 40 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE SURVEY. THE SECOND SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED FROM JUNE 26, 2012 TO JUNE 29, 2102 AT FLATHEAD JOB SERVICE. IT CONSISTED OF SIX QUESTIONS AND 60 INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE SEARCHING OR HELPING OTHERS SEARCH FOR JOBS PARTICIPATED IN THE SURVEY.
KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 4: NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL, WHITEFISH, MT
KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6I: USE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FREE DENTAL CLINIC; EXPANSION OF DIABETES EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT FUNCTIONS; EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; PARTICIPATION IN FORMATION AND COLLABORTION OF PATIENT ADVOCACY EFFORTS; EXPANDING PRIMARY CARE PRACTITIONERS.
KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20D: KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CHARGES THE SAME FOR SERVICES REGARDLESS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S INSURANCE OR NON-INSURED STATUS. AN ADJUSTMENT IS THEN MADE TO THE CHARGE FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY.
KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22: KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CHARGES THE SAME FOR SERVICES REGARDLESS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S INSURANCE OR NON-INSURED STATUS. AN ADJUSTMENT IS THEN MADE TO THE CHARGE FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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
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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
PART I, LINE 7: COST ACCOUNTING WAS UTILIZED FOR THE ENTIRE TABLE. COST ACCOUNTING COVERS ALL PATIENT SEGMENTS.
PART I, LN 7 COL(F): TOTAL BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24, BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGES IN COLUMN (F) IS $10,920,372.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: KRMC PROVIDES FUNDING TO VARIOUS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, KRMC IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE KALISPELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. KRMC PROVIDES FURTHER DONATIONS TO BENEFIT THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
PART III, LINE 4: COST ACCOUNTING WAS UTILIZED TO DETERMINE BAD DEBT EXPENSE.PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES FOR AN ALLOWANCE AGAINST PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR AN AMOUNT THAT COULD BECOME UNCOLLECTIBLE, WHEREBY SUCH RECEIVABLES ARE REDUCED TO THEIR ESTIMATED NET REALIZABLE VALUE. THE HOSPITAL ESTIMATES THIS ALLOWANCE BASED ON THE AGING OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, HISTORICAL COLLECTION EXPERIENCE AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. THERE ARE VARIOUS FACTORS THAT CAN IMPACT THE COLLECTION TRENDS, SUCH AS CHANGES IN THE ECONOMY, WHICH IN TURN HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES AND THE NUMBER OF UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS, THE INCREASED BURDEN ON COPAYMENTS TO BE MADE BY PATIENTS WITH INSURANCE, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES RELATED TO COLLECTION EFFORTS. THESE FACTORS CONTINUOUSLY CHANGE AND HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ESTIMATION PROCESS.THE FOOTNOTE REGARDING BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS INCLUDED ON PAGES 15 AND 16 OF THE ORGANIZATIONS'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART III, LINE 8: COST TO CHARGE RATIO WAS UTILIZED TO PREPARE THE FY 2014 COST REPORT. MEDICARE TOTALS PROVIDED EXCLUDE AMOUNTS REPORTED UNDER COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CARE TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED AT A REDUCED REIMBURSEMENT TO ENSURE ALL OF THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NORTHWEST MONTANA RECEIVE GOOD QUALITY HEALTHCARE REGARDLESS OF AGE, DISABILITY, OR MEANS.
PART VI, LINE 2: KRMC IDENTIFIES NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY BY UTILIZING COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES ON KRMC GOVERNANCE BOARDS, SOLICITATION OF IDEAS FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS AND OTHER MEMBERS VIA THE MEDIA AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNICATION, AND KEY STAFF AIDING IN IDENTIFYING HEALTH CARE SERVICE AREA SHORTAGES. KRMC MAINTAINS A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ABOUT UPCOMING HEALTH CARE ISSUES OR CHANGES AT KRMC AND SOLICITS FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY. ONCE NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED, THE KRMC BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION WORK TO PRIORITIZE NEEDS BASED UPON THE MISSION AND VALUES OF KRMC.
PART VI, LINE 3: KRMC DISPLAYS OUR CHARITY POLICY ON OUR WEBSITE. CHARITY CARE IS DISCUSSED WITH ALL PATIENTS AT THE TIME OF THEIR ADMIT. THROUGH THE MEDIA, KRMC NOTIFIED THE COMMUNITY OF OUR CHARITY CARE POLICY AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
PART VI, LINE 4: KRMC IS A SOLE COMMUNITY MEDICARE HOSPITAL IN NORTHWEST MONTANA. KRMC SERVES PATIENTS IN A LARGE GEOGRAPHIC AREA, THAT COVERS ALL OF NORTHWESTERN MONTANA, PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN IDAHO AND AREAS OF CENTRAL MONTANA. KRMC SERVES ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME AND REGARDLESS OF THEIR PAYER. IN FLATHEAD COUNTY, 14.2% OF THE RESIDENTS LIVE AT OR BELOW 100% OF FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS.
PART VI, LINE 5: THIS WAS ANSWERED BY QUESTION 2 INFORMATION.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2013
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