SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FAXTON ST LUKE'S HEALTHCARE
 
Employer identification number

16-1576637
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 criteria used 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.
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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) . . . 		    2,782,208 758,267 2,023,941 0.660 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     60,493,723 40,167,124 20,326,599 6.670 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .            
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .     63,275,931 40,925,391 22,350,540 7.330 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).     1,216,814 0 1,216,814 0.400 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .     1,153,803 799,339 354,464 0.120 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .     14,675,606 11,258,280 3,417,326 1.120 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .     79,922 15,829 64,093 0.020 %
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .            
j Total. Other Benefits . .     17,126,145 12,073,448 5,052,697 1.660 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .     80,402,076 52,998,839 27,403,237 8.990 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2018
Schedule H (Form 990) 2018
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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     10,650 0 10,650 0 %
3 Community support     78,302 67,287 11,015 0 %
4 Environmental improvements            
5 Leadership development and
training for community members		     934 40 894 0 %
6 Coalition building            
7 Community health improvement advocacy     59,162 13,433 45,729 0.020 %
8 Workforce development            
9 Other            
10 Total     149,048 80,760 68,288 0.020 %
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
2,019,046
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
742,442
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
128,178,847
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
166,832,587
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-38,653,740
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 %
11 NEW HARTFORD SCANNER
  		MEDICAL IMAGING SERVICES 62.500 % 0 % 37.500 %
22 MOHAWK VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER
  		ENDOSCOPY SERVICES 20.000 % 0 % 60.000 %
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Schedule H (Form 990) 2018
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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?1Name, address, primary website address, and state license number (and if a group return, the name and EIN of the subordinate hospital organization that operates the hospital facility) 		Licensed Hospital General-Medical-Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Hospital ResearchGrp Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (describe) Facility reporting group
1 FAXTON ST LUKES HEALTHCARE INC
PO BOX 479
UTICA,NY13503
FAXTONSTLUKES.COM
17-30-91 		X X         X   DENTAL CLINIC;DIAGNOSTICS;MEDICAL IMAGING;DIALYSIS; L&D; URGENT CARE  
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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)
FAXTON ST LUKES HEALTHCARE INC
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A): 		1
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2   No
3 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 12...................... 3 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 16
5 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 Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5 Yes  
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a Yes  
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b Yes  
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. .............. 		8 Yes  
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 17
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): HTTP:/MVHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b    
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a 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)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
FAXTON ST LUKES HEALTHCARE INC
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Was widely publicized within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
WWW.MVHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-PROGRAM
b
WWW.MVHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-PROGRAM
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Billing and Collections
FAXTON ST LUKES HEALTHCARE INC
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
17 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 all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon nonpayment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 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
f
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized 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?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
e
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required 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?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
FAXTON ST LUKES HEALTHCARE INC
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
22 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
23 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? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 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? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
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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 2, 3j, 5, 6a, 6b, 7d, 11, 13b, 13h, 15e, 16j, 18e, 19e, 20e, 21c, 21d, 23, and 24. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each hospital facility in a facility reporting group, designated by facility reporting group letter and hospital facility line number from Part V, Section A (“A, 1,” “A, 4,” “B, 2,” “B, 3,” etc.) and name of hospital facility.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
FAXTON ST LUKES HEALTHCARE, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: IN 2013, THE ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (OCHD), HOSPITALS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS CONVENED TO DEVELOP THE 2013-2017 COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN. THE PLANNING GROUP MET REGULARLY TO DISCUSS THE DATA, COMMUNITY INPUT, AND HEALTH PRIORITIES. INPUT WAS COLLECTED FROM A LARGE COMMUNITY FORUM WITH STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK ON COMMUNITY STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, AND PRIORITY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT. A CHA/CHIP PLANNING TEAM COMPRISED OF OCHD, FSL, SEMC AND RMH STAFF MET REGULARLY STARTING IN EARLY 2016. THE PLANNING TEAM MET TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE 2016-2018 CHA/CHIP UPDATE PROCESS, CLARIFY EXPECTATIONS, AND DEVELOP A DETAILED WORK PLAN WITH TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES, ASSIGNED TASKS, AND DEADLINES TO DEVELOP AND FINALIZE THE PLAN UPDATE. THE PLANNING TEAM CAME TO CONSENSUS ON THE APPROACH TO UPDATE THE CHA AND REASSESS PRIORITIES ESTABLISHED IN THE CHIP. DATA FROM THE ONEIDA COUNTY PREVENTION AGENDA DASHBOARD, NEW YORK STATE QUITLINE PARTNERS REPORTS, ONEIDA COUNTY TEEN ASSESSMENT PROJECT (TAP), PEDIATRIC NUTRITION SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (PEDNSS) REPORTS,COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, BRIDGES COMMUNITY SURVEY, AND THE CNY CARE COLLABORATIVE CNYCC) COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT WERE REVIEWED TO ASSESS AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND STATUS IN ACHIEVING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OUTLINED IN THE PREVIOUS CHIP. THE CNYCC COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND WORK TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY SYSTEM REFORM INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM (DSRIP), AN INITIATIVE TO TRANSFORM THE HEALTH SYSTEM OF NEW YORK STATE, WERE ALSO FACTORED INTO THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS. IN MARCH 2016, THE PLANNING TEAM PRESENTED TO THE ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH COALITION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP (APPROXIMATELY 60 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE) INFORMATION ON THE CHA AND CHIP ACTIVITIES. THE OCHC IS COMPRISED OF BROAD REPRESENTATION OF SECTORS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONVENE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE OCHD TO DISCUSS AND ANALYZE DATA ON VARIOUS HEALTH ISSUES AND TRENDS. PARTNERS WERE PROVIDED WITH A SUMMARY OF THE PREVENTION AGENDA DATA AND THE SELECTED CHIP FOCUS AREAS AND WORK GROUP ACTIVITIES. MEMBERS WERE APPRISED OF AND INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK GROUPS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES. AS A FOLLOW UP TO COLLECT MORE IN-DEPTH PARTNER FEEDBACK, IN MAY 2016, THE PLANNING TEAM CONVENED MEMBERS OF THE ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE, A GROUP OF APPROXIMATELY 20 COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT OVERSEE AND GUIDE THE LARGER COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP. PARTNERS WERE PRESENTED WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT UPDATE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS, CHIP WORK GROUP PROJECTS, TIMELINES, AND STATUS IN ACHIEVING THE DEFINED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE PREVENTION AGENDA INDICATOR DATA AND GOALS WERE REVIEWED ALONG WITH AN OVERVIEW OF HOW EACH OF THE FOCUS AREAS ALIGN WITH HOSPITAL DSRIP INITIATIVES, SPECIFICALLY: THE INITIATIVES OF THE TOBACCO CESSATION WORK GROUP ALIGNED WITH DSRIP FOCUS AREAS TO DSRIP 4.D.I. -REDUCE PRETERM BIRTHS AND DSRIP 3.B.I. - CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND THE INITIATIVES OF THE BREASTFEEDING WORK GROUP INDIRECTLY ALIGN WITH DSRIP GOALS (E.G., HEALTHY START FOR BABIES AND HEALTH BENEFITS TO MOTHER) TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY UTILIZATION THROUGH PRIMARY PREVENTION. THE PLANNING TEAM OUTLINED ITS SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES AND OBTAINED INPUT FROM THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND IDENTIFIED OTHER POTENTIAL PARTNERS OR RESOURCES THAT COULD SUPPORT CHIP WORK GROUP ACTIVITIES. AS A RESULT OF THE DIALOGUE, THE OCHC STEERING COMMITTEE REAFFIRMED THAT THE PLANNING TEAM AND WORK GROUPS SHOULD CONTINUE THEIR EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE CHIP FOCUS AREAS AND GOALS OUTLINED IN THE 2013- 2017 CHIP. THE PLANNING TEAM ALSO ESTABLISHED MECHANISMS TO COLLECT COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE ON THECHIP FOCUS AREAS. HEALTH DEPARTMENT STAFF PRESENTED A SHORT COMMENT CARD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT ALL SEVEN (7) PUBLIC HEALTH EVENTS ON NEEDS AND PERCEPTIONS RELATED TO TOBACCO CESSATION AND BREASTFEEDING. THE RESULTS OF THIS FEEDBACK ARE IN APPENDIX B. ADDITIONALLY, THE PLANNING TEAM REVIEWED THE FINDINGS FROM THE CNYCC NEEDS ASSESSMENT WHICH INCLUDED A PRIMARY CARE ASSESSMENT, CNY CONSUMER ACCESS SURVEY, CNY SAFETY NET ASSESSMENT (MEDICAID AND SELF-PAY POPULATIONS) AND KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS.
FAXTON ST LUKES HEALTHCARE, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: OTHER REPRESENTATIVES INCLUDED FSLH, SEMC, ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
FAXTON ST LUKES HEALTHCARE, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: PARTNERS INCLUDE THE ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE TWO PREVENTION AGENDA PRIORITY AREA WORK GROUPS THAT FOCUS ON TOBACCO USE CESSATION AND BREASTFEEDING. THE COALITION CONSISTS OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDING HOSPITALS, OCHD AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE STEERING COMMITTEE ASSISTED BY REAFFIRMING OUR PRIORITY AREAS AND WILL SERVE AS AN ONGOING RESOURCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS. OUR PRIORITY AREA WORK GROUPS INCLUDE MEMBERS FROM ONEIDA COUNTY HOSPITALS, OCHD AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION STAFF MEMBERS WHO HAVE A FOCUS ON THE PRIORITY AREA.IN ADDITION TO ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CENTRAL NEW YORK HOME HEALTH CARE, HERKIMER-ONEIDA COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROGRAM, UTICA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, MOHAWK VALLEY PERINATAL NETWORK, ONEIDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HERKIMER AND ONEIDA COUNTIES, CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, THE PARKWAY CENTER, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY, UNITED WAY, ONEIDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE & RECOVERY, AND THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
FAXTON ST LUKES HEALTHCARE, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: SINCE 2014, THE TOBACCO CESSATION AND BREASTFEEDING WORK GROUPS HAVE BEEN MEETING QUARTERLY TO REVIEW WORK PLANS AND MONITOR DATA. IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PLANNING TEAM, WORK GROUPS REVIEWED THE PREVENTION AGENDA INDICATORS SPECIFIC TO THEIR GOALS, ASSESSED CURRENT STATUS, REAFFIRMED INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND ADJUSTED WORK PLANS FOR 2017-2018. EACH OF THE WORK GROUPS' MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES TO DATE WERE OUTLINED AS FOLLOWS:A. TOBACCO CESSATION WORK GROUP1. SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED FAX-TO-QUIT/OPT-TO-QUIT POLICIES WITHIN THREE HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTY AND APPLICABLE OCHD PROGRAM, CONTRIBUTING TO THE INCREASE IN CESSATION REFERRALS.2. SUCCESSFULLY ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH AREA SCHOOLS TO OFFER TOBACCO PREVENTION EDUCATION SESSIONS.3. SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS TO OFFER CESSATION CLASSES.4. SAW AN INCREASE IN NUMBER OF CALLS TO THE QUITLINE: 980 (2016) TO 1,424 (2017 YTD)5. ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINIC STAFF TRAINED IN AND USING 5 A'S WITH PATIENTS.B. BREASTFEEDING WORK GROUP1. SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTED COMMUNITY PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORTS FOR BREASTFEEDING WOMEN.2. SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED DIRECT REFERRAL SYSTEMS FOR TWO OB CLINICS TO REFER WOMEN TO WIC.3. SUCCESSFULLY STARTED PARTNERSHIP WITH EDUCATION FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.4. SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED THE BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY PLACES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE BREASTFEED YOUR BABY HERE (BYBH) INITIATIVE.5. MEDIA PROMOTION TO SUPPORT OPENING OF ADDITIONAL BREASTFEEDING CAF LOCATION TARGETING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.6. FSLH PARTICIPATED IN GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING COLLABORATIVE.7. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND WEIGH STATIONS PROVIDED ONGOING BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT (RMH AND OCHD).8. CHALLENGE IN EFFECTIVENESS OF FEEDING COUNSELING SESSIONS AT OB CLINICS. ALTHOUGH A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WOMEN WERE EDUCATED, SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN BREASTFEEDING OUTCOMES AT DELIVERY WERE NOT SEEN AND IT WAS NOT A SUSTAINABLE MODEL.9. CHALLENGE IN CONNECTING DELIVERY PATIENTS WITH WIC PEER COUNSELORS UPON DELIVERY. IDENTIFIED INDIRECT WAYS TO MAKE THIS TIMELY CONNECTION, MAINLY THROUGH USING SOCIAL MEDIA.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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?29
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1 1 - MVHS ORTHOPEDIC GROUP
1903 SUNSET AVE
UTICA,NY13502 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
2 2 - MVHS SURGICAL GROUP
1656 CHAMPLIN AVE PROF OFFICE BLDNG
UTICA,NY13502 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
3 3 - WOMEN'S MEDICAL IMAGING CENTER
106 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
UTICA,NY13502 		RADIOLOGY SERVICES
4 4 - MVHS MOHAWK VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP
201 EAST STATE STREET
HERKIMER,NY13350 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
5 5 - HERKIMER DIALYSIS CENTER
201 EAST STATE STREET
HERKIMER,NY13350 		DIALYSIS SITE
6 6 - ONEIDA DIALYSIS CENTER
221 BROAD STREET
ONEIDA,NY13421 		DIALYSIS SITE
7 7 - DENTAL HEALTH CENTER
1714 BURRSTONE ROAD
NEW HARTFORD,NY13413 		DENTAL CLINIC
8 8 - MVHS NEW HARTFORD MEDICAL GROUP
8411 SENECA TURNPIKE
NEW HARTFORD,NY13413 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
9 9 - MVHS WASHINGTON MILLS MEDICAL GROUP
3946 ONEIDA STREET
NEW HARTFORD,NY13413 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
10 10 - MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY DIALYSIS
2150 BLEEKER STREET
UTICA,NY13501 		DIALYSIS SITE
11 11 - ROME DIALYSIS CENTER
91 PERIMETER ROAD SUITE 140
ROME,NY13440 		DIALYSIS SITE
12 12 - MVHS BARNEVELD MEDICAL GROUP
7980 STATE RT 12
BARNEVELD,NY13304 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
13 13 - MVHS WHITESBORO MEDICAL GROUP
37 MAIN STREET
WHITESBORO,NY13492 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
14 14 - MVHS BOONVILLE MEDICAL GROUP
13460 STATE ROUTE 12
BOONVILLE,NY13304 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
15 15 - MVHS NORTH UTICA MEDICAL GROUP
35 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
UTICA,NY13502 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
16 16 - HAMILTON DIALYSIS CENTER
10 EATON STREET
HAMILTON,NY13346 		DIALYSIS SITE
17 17 - MVHS WATERVILLE MEDICAL GROUP
MADISON ST BUS PARK 358 MADISON AVE
WATERVILLE,NY13480 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
18 18 - MVHS NEUROSURGERY GROUP
1656 CHAMPLIN AVE PROF OFFICE BLDNG
UTICA,NY13502 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
19 19 - CENTER FOR REHABCONTINUING CARE SRVCS
1650 CHAMPLIN AVE
UTICA,NY13502 		INTENSIVE REHAB UNIT/CONTINUING CARE SERVC CTR
20 20 - MVHS CLINTON MEDICAL GROUP
101 COLLEGE STREET
CLINTON,NY13323 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
21 21 - MVHS SAUQUOIT MEDICAL GROUP
2888 ONEIDA STREET
SAUQUOIT,NY13456 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
22 22 - MVHS GI OFFICE
1656 CHAMPLIN AVE PROF OFFICE BLDNG
UTICA,NY13502 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
23 23 - MVHS VASCULAR SURGERY GROUP
1675 BENNETT STREET
UTICA,NY13502 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
24 24 - NEUROPSYCHOLOGYNEURO SCIENCE GROUP
8411 SENECA TURNPIKE
NEW HARTFORD,NY13413 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
25 25 - WATERVILLE COMMUNITY MEDICINE
117 W MAIN STREET
WATERVILLE,NY13480 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
26 26 - MVHS PULMONARY MEDICINECRITICAL CARE
35 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
UTICA,NY13502 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
27 27 - MVHS UROLOGY GROUP
1676 SUNSET AVENUE
UTICA,NY13502 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
28 28 - ONEIDA MEDICAL GROUP
131 MAIN STREET
ONEIDA,NY13421 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
29 29 - ROME MEDICAL GROUP
1617 NORTH JAMES STREET
ROME,NY13440 		PHYSICIAN OFFICE
Schedule H (Form 990) 2018
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Schedule H (Form 990) 2018
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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: THE PATIENTS COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO WAS COMPUTED USING ALL CHARGES AND EXPENSES LESS NON-ALLOWABLE. THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO WAS USED TO COMPUTE COST. COST-TO-CHARGE WAS DERIVED BY DIVIDING TOTAL CHARGES FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INTO TOTAL COST FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, LESS NON-PATIENT COSTS.
PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN (F): THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A), BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $ 5,946,475.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: #2ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:SCHOOL AND BUSINESS ALLIANCE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SABA)-STUDENTS WERE ASSIGNED TO WORK THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION FOR FIVE WEEKS BEING MENTORED BY ON-SITE SABA CAREER SPECIALISTS AND FSLH PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR ASSIGNED FIELD. THE PURPOSE IS TO BUILD STUDENTS' AWARENESS OF THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTHCARE, INCREASE PURSUIT OF A CAREER IN THE FIELD AND ESTABLISH PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS APPLICABLE TO ANY BUSINESS ORGANIZATION. SABA ASSISTS STUDENTS IN TRANSITIONS FROM SCHOOL TO CAREERS AND SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF A QUALIFIED WORKFORCE IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY. #3 COMMUNITY SUPPORT : A)DURING THE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE BOILERMAKER EXPO AND ROAD RACE, THE FOLLOWING STATIONS/SERVICES WERE PROVIDED: BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES SCREENING; BODY FAT ANALYSIS AND CALORIE ASSESSMENT; HEART RISK EDUCATION EVALUATIONS. THREE FSLH EMS EMPLOYEES ARE ON THE BOILERMAKER SAFETY COMMITTEE AND ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS. B)DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP IS A FREE SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANY PERSON WITH DIABETES OR PRE-DIABETES WHO IS INTERESTED IN SPEAKING WITH OTHERS WHO ARE LIVING SIMILAR LIFESTYLES AND DEALING WITH THE DAILY IMPACT OF DIABETES MANAGEMENT. C)MONTHLY STROKE SUPPORT GROUP FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. D)COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GATHERED TOGETHER ON OCTOBER 2017, TO FORM A HUMAN PINK RIBBON TO PROMOTE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AT F.T. PROCTOR PARK IN UTICA. A BRIEF CEREMONY WAS HELD TO HONOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AND ATTENDEES, DRESSED IN PINK, CREATED A HUMAN PINK RIBBON. THIS EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY THE MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM CANCER CENTER, ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CANCER SERVICES PROGRAM UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANTHONY J. PICENTE, JR., UTICA MAYOR ROBERT PALMIERI, THE AFTER BREAST CANCER (ABC) SUPPORT GROUP AND THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. E) THE ABC SUPPORT GROUP WAS CREATED BY WOMEN WHO HAVE HAD BREAST CANCER. THE GROUP IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND MEN WHO ARE FACING BIOPSY, SURGERY OR RECOVERY FROM BREAST CANCER. PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITY ATTENDED NONE MEETINGS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, ON THE FSLH CAMPUS. F) THE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FORUM, LED BY THE CANCER CENTER'S SOCIAL WORKER, OFFERS SUPPORT TO ANYONE WHO HAS RECEIVED A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. MEETINGS COVER A WIDE VARIETY OF ISSUES INCLUDING: HOW TO TALK WITH CHILDREN ABOUT MOM OR DAD HAVING CANCER, FINANCIAL CONCERNS, PHYSICAL ISSUES, INTIMACY ISSUES AND NUTRITION DURING TREATMENTS, PLUS MANY MORE. THE FORUM PROVIDES A COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE FOR PATIENTS AND CANCER SURVIVORS TO COME TOGETHER AND SHARE USEFUL INFORMATION. THERE WERE 91 ATTENDEES DURING 12 SESSIONS IN 2017; UP FROM 19 ATTENDEES OVER 6 SESSIONS IN 2016. G) CANCER SURVIVORS DAY IS AN EVENT SPONSORED BY THE MVHS CANCER CENTER HONORING CANCER SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES. A BREAKFAST, RAFFLES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND. H) CAREGIVER BURNOUT GROUP IS A SUPPORT GROUP TO HELP COPE WITH THE DIFFICULTIES IN TAKING CARE OF OTHERS. I)RELAY FOR LIFE IS AN EVENT CONSISTING OF NUMEROUS FUNDRAISERS FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT. J) CAR SEAT INSPECTION - THE FSLH SECURITY TEAM WORKED WITH THE NEW HARTFORD TOWN POLICE AND A NYS GRANT TO INSPECT CAR SEATS TO MAKE SURE THEY WERE PROPERLY INSTALLED IN VEHICLES. IF A CAR SEAT WAS FOUND TO BE UNSAFE, A NEW CAR SEAT WAS PROVIDED AND PROPERLY INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. #5 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY: A) MEDICAMP- MVHS HOSTED A TWO-DAY MEDICAL CAMP AT EACH ORGANIZATION FOR TEENS AGES 15 THROUGH 18 TO DEMONSTRATE HOW A HOSPITAL OPERATES AND PROVIDES THEM WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS FOR POTENTIAL CAREER ENDEAVORS. B)ONEIDA COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: FUNDING OF COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH ONEIDA COUNTY . #6 COALITION BUILDING: FSLH WORKS WITH MULTIPLE AGENCIES, TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH EXPOS IN THE FORM OF FINANCIAL/EDUCATIONAL/FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS: A) AMERICA'S GREATEST HEART RUN & WALK FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WITH HEART WEEKEND, WHICH INCLUDES THE HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO. B) GREATER UTICA CHAMBER EXPO IS AN ANNUAL EVENT SHOWCASING LOCAL BUSINESSES IN ONE LOCATION. C) HEALTH FRIENDS IS A PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR RX ASSISTANCE TO UN- OR UNDER-INSURED PEOPLE. #7 COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY: A) THE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE EDUCATION PROGRAM ALLOWS FOR PATIENTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE, WAYS TO SLOW THE LOSS OF KIDNEY FUNCTION, AND HOW MEDICATIONS, DIET AND LIFESTYLE CAN AFFECT THE PROGRESSION OF THE DISEASE. PATIENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH DIETICIANS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND NURSES WHO SPECIALIZE IN RENAL (KIDNEY) CARE. FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND CAREGIVERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM AS WELL. B) CAMPAIGN FOR QUALITY IS A PROGRAM HELD AT HAMILTON COLLEGE IN CLINTON, FEATURING NATIONAL AND LOCAL EXPERTS WHO PRESENT ON CURRENT TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE, PATIENT EXPERIENCES, POPULATION HEALTH TOPICS AND PATIENT SAFETY INITIATIVES. C)THE BALANCE CENTER AT MVHS OFFERS FREE BALANCE SCREENINGS TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH QUESTIONS OR SYMPTOMS RELATED TO BALANCE, VERTIGO AND INNER EAR DISORDERS. THE SCREENING EVALUATES PATIENTS FOR SPECIFIC BALANCE CONCERNS, RISK FOR FALLS AND SYMPTOMS OF VERTIGO TO DETERMINE IF THEY WILL BENEFIT FROM FORMAL TESTING AND THERAPY. D) A WOMEN'S HEALTH OPEN HOUSE IS HOSTED, ANNUALLY, TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY ABOUT SERVICES MVHS OFFERS TO WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY. E) MVHS IS A PRESENCE AT ALL LOCAL HEALTH FAIRS PERFORMING SCREENINGS (DIABETES, HEART, STROKE, BALANCE, ETC) AND PROVIDING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ; IE. SENIOR CENTER, LOCAL EMPLOYERS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, ETC. F) MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM (MVHS) OFFERS THE HOUSEHOLD SHARPS DISPOSAL PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THEIR MEDICAL WASTE. ITEMS SUCH AS SYRINGES AND LANCETS MAY BE DROPPED OFF ANY DAY OF THE WEEK FROM 7AM TO 3PM AT THE FSLH ENERGY CENTER LOCATED ON THE ST. LUKE'S CAMPUS OR AT THE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND CONTINUING CARE SERVICES (CRCCS) ALSO ON THE ST. LUKE'S CAMPUS. ONLY ITEMS FROM PRIVATE RESIDENCES IN CLEARLY MARKED "SHARPS" PUNCTURE-PROOF CONTAINERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. G) PODIATRY PROGRAM HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR, FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR CIRCULATION PROBLEMS THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF SENSATION AND POOR HEALING IN THEIR FEET. PROPER SKIN AND FOOT CARE IS ESSENTIAL. THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL SESSION AND FREE FOOT EXAM PROVIDED BY AREA PODIATRISTS. H) CHILDBIRTH CLASSES - FREE 5-WEEK SERIES OF CLASSES IN CHILDBIRTH AND INFANT CARE TAUGHT BY AN EXPERIENCED LABOR AND DELIVERY REGISTERED NURSE. I) FSLH OFFERS FREE MONTHLY BREASTFEEDING CLASSES FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS WHO HAVE CHOSEN OR ARE CONSIDERING BREASTFEEDING. J) DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THOSE WITH DIABETES ABOUT HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE THEIR DISEASE. K) THE FSLH DIABETES EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS A GROCERY TOUR ON A QUARTERLY BASIS FOR EVERY DAY PEOPLE WITH DIABETES TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE NUTRITIONAL CHOICES THAT IMPACT OVERALL HEALTH AND BLOOD SUGAR. THIS FREE CLASS TEACHES PARTICIPANTS HOW TO IMPROVE THEIR DAILY CHOICES WITH BETTER NUTRITION BY GROCERY SHOPPING WITH A CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATOR AND NUTRITIONALIST. L) NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH OFFERED EDUCATION AND RECIPE TASTING TO ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO IS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING. M)NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TREATING THOSE WITH PRE-DIABETES TO PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES. N) BLOOD DRIVES ARE HOSTED TO COLLECT BLOOD FROM THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE AND WILLING TO DONATE. THE FLSH BLOOD BANK WORKS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO HOST THE BLOOD DRIVES. FOR EVERY UNIT OF BLOOD COLLECTED, UP TO THREE PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM THE DONATION. O)IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE THE EARLY DETECTION OR POTENTIAL FOR HEARING LOSS, THE AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENINGS TO THE COMMUNITY AS REQUESTED. P)OUR EMS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY TRAINING IN AHA CPR, EMS CRITICAL STRESS TEAMS AND OPIATE OVERDOSE, WHILE ALSO PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL EMS COUNCIL MEETINGS ON A REGULAR BASIS.
PART III, LINE 2: BAD DEBT FOR SCHEDULE H REPORTING IS DETERMINED BY TAKING THE ACTUAL BAD DEBT EXPENSE REPORTED FOR THE YEAR ON THE HOSPITAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATMENTS, LESS ANY BAD DEBT RECOVERIES RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR FROM THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEN, ADJUSTING THAT AMOUNT TO COST BASED ON THE HOSPITAL'S CURRENT YEAR MEDICARE COST REPORT DERIVED COST TO CHARGE RATIO. THIS AMOUNT UNDERSTATES BAD DEBT SOMEWHAT BECAUSE A LARGE PORTION OF BAD DEBT IS THE RESULT OF UNPAID DEDUCTIBLE AND CONINSURANCE BALANCES. THOSE BALANCES ARE NO LONGER RECORDED AT FULL CHARGES BECAUSE CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS HAVE ALREADY REDUCED CHARGES TO AN EXPECTED REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT; HENCE, REDUCING BY A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO, REDUCES AN ALREADY DISCOUNTED CHARGE. WE REPORT THIS WAY BECAUSE BAD DEBT IS REPORTED IN MUTLIPLE STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIRED REPORTS, RETURNS AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WE ARE REPORTING USING THE COSERVATIVE METHOD WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR HOSPTIAL MEDICARE COST REPORT REPORTING.
PART III, LINE 3: MANY PATIENTS WHO WOULD QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE ASSISTANCE ARE UNWILLING TO APPLY FOR IT. THE HOSPITAL BUSINESS OFFICE OFFERS OUR CHARITY CARE PACKAGE TO ALL PATIENTS. IN 2015, THE CHARITY CARE PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED DUE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 340B PROGRAM. MANY PATIENTS WILL AGREE TO HAVE THE CHARITY CARE REQUEST FORMS SENT TO THEM BUT NEVER RETURN THEM. MANY PATIENTS SAY THEY CANNOT PAY BUT ARE UNWILLING TO COMPLETE ANY FORMS. THE HOSPITAL BUSINESS OFFICE, COLLECTIONS STAFF, HAVE FORMED A PERCENTAGE ESTIMATE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF CASES OF PATIENTS WHO RECEIVE CHARITY CARE FORMS AND DON'T COMPLETE THEM PLUS THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS WHO STATE THEY CANNOT PAY BUT ARE UNWILLING TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE. THIS RECORDED BAD DEBT EXPENSE WOULD BE RECORDED AS CHARITY CARE IF PATIENT'S WERE WILLING TO COMPLY WITH MINIMAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. THE NATURE OF THE PRESENTATION ON HOSPITAL FIANANCIAL STATEMENTS DOES NOT DETERMINE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT BUT RATHER THE NATURE OF THE REASON FOR THE EXPENSE. THIS IS CHARITY CARE.
PART III, LINE 4: FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE, HEALTHCARE RECOGNIZES REVENUE ON THE BASIS OF ITS STANDARD RATES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. ON THE BASIS OF HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE, A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF HEALTHCARES UNINSURED PATIENTS WILL BE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED. THUS, HEALTHCARE RECORDS A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS RELATED TO UNINSURED PATIENTS IN THE PERIOD THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED. PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE REDUCED BY A RESERVE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, HEALTHCARE ANALYZES PAST PAYMENT HISTORY AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYOR SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE RESERVE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS. FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH PATIENTS WHO HAVE THIRD PARTY COVERAGE, HEALTHCARE ANALYZES CONTRACTUALLY DUE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDES A RESERVE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS, IF NECESSARY (FOR EXAMPLE, FOR EXPECTED UNCOLLECTIBLE DEDUCTIBLES AND COPAYMENTS, OR FOR PAYORS WHO ARE KNOWN TO BE HAVING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES THAT MAKE THE REALIZATION OF AMOUNTS DUE UNLIKELY). FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-PAY PATIENTS (WHICH INCLUDES BOTH PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE AND PATIENTS WITH DEDUCTIBLE AND COPAYMENT BALANCES DUE FOR WHICH THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE EXISTS FOR PART OF THE BILL), HEALTHCARE RECORDS A RESERVE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IN THE PERIOD OF SERVICES BASED ON ITS PAST EXPERIENCE, WHICH INDICATES THAT MANY PATIENTS ARE UNABLE, OR UNWILLING, TO PAY THE PORTION OF THEIR BILL FOR WHICH THEY ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STANDARD RATES (OR THE DISCOUNTED RATES IF NEGOTIATED)AND THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY COLLECTED AFTER ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED IS CHARGED OFF AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS.
PART III, LINE 8: ALL OF THIS IS COMMUNITY BENEFIT; THE HOSPTIAL IS RECEIVING LESS THAN COST ON COMMUNITY MEDICARE RECIPIENTS, THUS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT TO THESE PATIENTS. THE PATIENTS COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO WAS COMPUTED USING ALL CHARGES AND EXPENSES LESS NON-ALLOWABLE. THE COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO WAS USED TO COMPUTE COST. COST-TO-CHARGE WAS DERIVED, USING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, BY DIVIDING TOTAL CHARGES INTO TOTAL COSTS LESS NON-PATIENT COSTS.
PART III, LINE 9B: THE HOSPITAL FAP POLICY PLACES ALL ACCOUNTS, FOR COLLECTION EFFORTS, ON HOLD FROM THE DATE OF APPLICATION UNTIL A DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY. THE APPLICATION IS REVIEWED BY THE HOSPTIAL WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTAION. THE PATIENT OR GUARANTOR WILL BE NOTIFIFED OF THE DETERMINATION. IF DENIED, THE APPLICANT IS PROVIDED DIRECTIONS FOR AN APPEAL WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE DENTIAL. IF THE APPEAL IS THEN DENIED, THE PATIENT WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE REASON AND THE STATEMENT CYCLE WILL BEGIN. FIVE STATEMENTS ARE SENT, WITHIN THE 120 DAY BILLING CYCLE. IF NOT PAID, A FINAL PRE-COLLECTION LETTER IS ISSUED ADVISING THE ACCOUNT WILL BE SENT TO COLLECTIONS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS. IF THE PATIENT IS ACCEPTED IN THE FAP PROGRAM, THIS STATUS WILL BE EFFECTIVE FOR ONE YEAR FROM ACCEPTANCE.
PART VI, LINE 2: A VARIETY OF DATA SOURCES WERE USED TO IDENTIFY AND CONFIRM PRIORITIES INCLUDING: THE NYS PREVENTION AGENDA DASHBOARD, HEALTHECONNECTIONS, NEW YORK STATE QUITLINE PARTNERS REPORTS, ONEIDA COUNTY TEEN ASSESSMENT PROJECT (TAP), AND THE PEDIATRIC NUTRITION SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (PEDNSS) REPORTS. THE PLANNING TEAM ALSO REVIEWED DATA FROM THE JOHN SNOW, INC. COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR THE CENTRAL NEW YORK CARE COLLABORATIVE (CNYCC), THE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, AND BRIDGES COMMUNITY SURVEY.THE PLANNING TEAM WORKED TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOSTED A COMMUNITY FORUM TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PARTICIPATED IN THE CITY OF ROME'S HUD COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT; ACCESS TO SPECIALTY, PRIMARY, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WERE THE MAIN COMMUNITY NEEDS IDENTIFIED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PLANNING TEAM REVIEWED THE FINDINGS FROM THE CENTRAL NY CARE COLLABORATIVE (CNYCC) NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN WHICH SOME ITS KEY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ADDRESSED IN THE SELECTED CHIP INTERVENTIONS AND TARGET POPULATIONS. FINALLY, THE ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKED SPECIFIC QUESTIONS AT HEALTH FAIRS AND EVENTS WHERE ITS STAFF INTERACTS WITH THE PUBLIC:1) WHAT CAN WE DO AS A COMMUNITY TO HELP MORE MOTHERS BREASTFEED THEIR BABIES?2) WHAT CAN WE DO AS A COMMUNITY TO HELP MORE PEOPLE STOP SMOKING?
PART VI, LINE 3: THE HOSPITAL FAP APPLICATION AND POLICY SUMMARY ARE INCLUDED IN THE ADMISSION PACKETS MAILED TO ALL PATIENTS PRIOR TO ADMISSION FOR INPATIENT SERVICES. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION, WITHIN THE HOSPITAL AND ALL OFF-SITE LOCATIONS, IN THE FORM OF 1)SIGNAGE IN FIVE LANGUAGES,2)A PATIENT PAMPHLET WHICH DESCRIBES PAYMENT OPTIONS INCLUDING FAP,WEBSITE INFORMATION AND STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASSISTANCE. THE FAP SUMMARY AND WEBSITE INFORMATION ARE DISPLAYED IN PATIENT COMMON ENTRANCE AREAS IN THE HOSPITAL AND OFFSITE LOCATIONS. THE HOSPITAL HAS UP-FRONT FINANCIAL COUNSELORS AND CAC'S (CERTIFED APPLICATION COUNSELORS) TO ASSIST OUR PATIENTS WITH ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE INSURANCE, MEDICAID AND OTHER PROGRAMS/GRANTS. OUR PRE-COLLECTIONS OUTSOURCE VENDOR HAS OUR POLICY INFORMATION AND COUNSELS THE PATIENT IN THE SAME MANNER AS HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. THE DOCUMENTATION OF OUR FINANCIAL POLICY PATIENT EDUCATION IS PROVIDED IN OUR BILLING SYSTEM. THE COLLECTION STAFF IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE FOLLOWS UP ON ALL APPLICATIONS SENT BY THE PRE-COLLECTIONS VENDOR. DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, THE ACCOUNT IS PLACED ON HOLD UNTIL A FINAL DETERMINATION IS MADE. THE DETERMINATION IS MADE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIVING A COMPLETED APPLICATION, INCLUDING REQUESTED SUPPORTING DOCUMNETATION IN WRITING, WITH AND EXPLANATION OF DETERMINATION. WHEN DETERMINATION REQUIRES IT, THE APPLICANT IS GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO APPEAL A DECISION.
PART VI, LINE 4: SERVICE AREA: THE ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE HOSPITALS SERVE THE ENTIRE COUNTY. HOSPITAL PATIENT CENSUS INCLUDES RESIDENTS FROM HERKIMER AND MADISON AS WELL, WITH APPROXIMATELY 80% OF PATIENTS RESIDING IN ONEIDA COUNTY ZIP CODES. THE THREE HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTY INCLUDE: MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES FAXTON-ST. LUKE'S HEALTHCARE (FSLH) AND ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER (SEMC), LOCATED IN THE CITY OF UTICA; AND ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (RMH) LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROME.GEOGRAPHY:ONEIDA COUNTY IS LOCATED IN CENTRAL NEW YORK WITH A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 233,944. THERE ARE THREE CITIES IN THE COUNTY: UTICA POPULATION OF 62,000; ROME POPULATION OF 33,000; AND THE SMALL CITY OF SHERRILL. THERE ARE 45 TOWNS AND VILLAGES THAT COVER A TOTAL OF 1,257.11 SQUARE MILES. SIXTY-SEVEN PERCENT (67%) OF THE COUNTY'S POPULATION RESIDES IN URBAN AREAS AND 33% IN RURAL AREAS.AGE: LIKE MANY OTHER COMMUNITIES, ONEIDA COUNTY HAS A SIGNIFICANT AND GROWING AGING POPULATION WITH A MEDIAN AGE OF 41.2 AND 16.8% OF THE POPULATION 65 YEARS AND OLDER.RACE & ETHNICITY:THE RACIAL AND ETHNIC CHARACTERISTICS OF ONEIDA COUNTY ARE: WHITE (84.9%); BLACK (5.5%); ASIAN (4.0%); OTHER (2.0%), TWO OR MORE RACES (3.1%); AND HISPANIC OR LATINO (5.5%). ONEIDA COUNTY IS THE HOME OF ONE OF THE LARGEST REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES IN THE COUNTRY, THE MOHAWK VALLEY RESOURCE CENTER FOR REFUGEES (MVRCR). SINCE 1981, THE MVRCR HAS RESETTLED OVER 15,000 INDIVIDUALS IN THE CITY OF UTICA OF VARYING ETHNICITIES AND NATIONALITIES INCLUDING VIETNAMESE, RUSSIAN, BOSNIAN, SOMALI BANTU, BURMESE AND NEPALI TO NAME A FEW (MVRCR):17.6% FOREIGN-BORN RESIDENTS CONSTITUTE THE POPULATION OF THE CITY OF UTICA AND 26.6% HOUSEHOLDS IN UTICA SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISHWITHIN THE COUNTY BORDER IS A PORTION OF THE MEMBERS (~549) AND TERRITORY OF THE ONEIDA INDIAN NATION (NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, "A PROUD HERITAGE - NATIVE AMERICAN SERVICES IN NYS", 2001 EDITION) IN THE COUNTY, THERE ARE POCKETS OF AMISH AND MENNONITE POPULATIONS IN RURAL AREAS (DATA UNAVAILABLE).ECONOMIC:PERCENTAGE OF FAMILIES AND PEOPLE WHOSE INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS IS BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL IS 11.7% AND THE PERCENTAGE WITH RELATED CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS IS 20.8%; THE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE 65 YEARS AND OLDER BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL IS 9.1%. THE PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION 16 YEARS AND OLDER THAT IS UNEMPLOYED IS 4.8%. PERCENT WITH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE DEGREE OR HIGHER IS 87.5%. PERCENT OF CIVILIAN NON-INSTITUTIONALIZED POPULATION WITH HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IS 93.1%; 67.5% OF THESE HAVE PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE AND 40.6% WITH PUBLIC COVERAGE AND 6.9% HAVE NO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.THE EIGHT COUNTIES OF CNY HAVE A TOTAL OF 277,458 MEDICAID ENROLLEES; ONONDAGA AND ONEIDA COUNTY ACCOUNT FOR 171,713 OR 62% OF ALL OF THE MEDICAID ENROLLEES. (CENTRAL NY CARE COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT).
PART VI, LINE 5: THE NEW YORK STATE PREVENTION AGENDA SERVES AS A GUIDE TO HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND HOSPITALS AS THEY DEVELOP THE CHNA AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE SIX PRIORITY AREAS WERE REVISED IN MARCH 2015. THEY ARE: 1. IMPROVE HEALTH STATUS AND REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES 2. PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT 3. PREVENT CHRONIC DISEASES * 4. PREVENT HIV/STDS, VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES AND HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS 5. PROMOTE HEALTHY WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN * 6. PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSEAPPENDIX A: NYS PREVENTION AGENDA DASHBOARD ONEIDA COUNTY SUMMARIZES SOME OF THE DATA REVIEWED TO ASSESS THE COUNTY'S HEALTH STATUS AND PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING THE NYS PREVENTION AGENDA PRIORITY AREAS OBJECTIVES FOR 2018. THE PLANNING TEAM COLLABORATIVELY ASSESSED WHETHER TO CHANGE OR ADD PRIORITIES BASED ON PROGRESS TO DATE AND OTHER COMMUNITY NEEDS. WHILE THERE WERE MULTIPLE AREAS WORTHY OF SELECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT, THE DATA ANALYSIS BELOW INDICATES THAT THE FOCUS AREAS IDENTIFIED IN THE EXISTING 2013-2017 CHIP MERITED CONTINUED AND SUSTAINED IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS TO ADDRESS BREASTFEEDING AND TOBACCO CESSATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SELECTED PRIORITIES AND GOALS WERE INITIATIVES THAT BOTH HOSPITALS AND PUBLIC HEALTH COULD LEAD AND IMPACT. THE PLANNING TEAM ALSO REGULARLY CONSULTED WITH THE CHIP WORK GROUPS TO ASSESS PROGRESS AND GATHER FEEDBACK ON THE DATA AND GOALS. THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF THE FINDINGS RELATED TO THE FOCUS AREAS AND GOALS IN THE CHIP: TOBACCO CESSATION: ALTHOUGH THE PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS SMOKING CIGARETTES DECREASED FROM 24% TO 22% SINCE THE 2013 CHIP/CHA, THE PERCENTAGE REMAINS HIGH IN COMPARISON TO NYS (17.3%) AND THE NYS PREVENTION AGENDA OBJECTIVE (12.3%), NOTWITHSTANDING THE FACT THAT SMOKING IS ALSO LINKED TO MULTIPLE CHRONIC DISEASE CONDITIONS INCLUDING DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, STROKE AND ASTHMA.BREASTFEEDING: THE PERCENTAGE OF INFANTS EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFED IN THE HOSPITAL IS 51.7% AND NEAR THE PA OBJECTIVE OF 48.1%. HOWEVER, THERE IS SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE RATIO FOR AT-RISK POPULATIONS INCLUDING BLACKS (0.39) AND MEDICAID BIRTHS (0.49) AND THE NYS PA OBJECTIVES OF 0.57 AND 0.667, RESPECTIVELY. ALSO, WIC DATA SHOWS IMPROVEMENTS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR INFANTS BREASTFEEDING AT SIX MONTHS (18.5% - PEDNSS 2014). THE INITIATIVES IN THE EXISTING 2013-2017 CHIP ALSO TARGET INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND INDIRECTLY IMPACT OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISPARITIES (MINORITIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW-ENGLISH PROFICIENCY) IDENTIFIED IN THE DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS ABOVE. ADDITIONALLY, FINDINGS IN THE CNY CARE COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT, RELATED TO ONEIDA COUNTY, SUPPORT THE NEED FOR INTERVENTIONS TARGETED AT CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION (TOBACCO CESSATION) AND PROMOTING HEALTHY WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (BREASTFEEDING). THESE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1.TOTAL PREVENTION QUALITY INDICATORS (PQIS) - PQIS ARE DEFINED AS CONDITIONS FOR WHICH ACCESS TO AND PROVISION OF APPROPRIATE OUTPATIENT CARE CAN PREVENT COMPLICATIONS OF CHRONIC DISEASE AND POTENTIALLY PREVENT THE NEED FOR HOSPITALIZATION. THE LIST OF AREAS THAT REQUIRE CLOSER EXAMINATION RELATED TO INCREASED NEED FOR IMPROVED ACCESS TO OUTPATIENT CARE IN ONEIDA COUNTY INCLUDED UTICA, ROME AND WATERVILLE. THESE AREAS HAVE TOTAL PQI RATES THAT ARE TWO (2) TO FIVE (5) TIMES GREATER THAN THE AVERAGE RATES FOR CENTRAL AND UPSTATE NEW YORK. 2. DIABETES PQI AND INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION RATES - THE FOLLOWING AREAS HAD ONE OR MORE DIABETES INDICATOR RATES THAT WERE SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN THE CENTRAL AND UPSTATE NEW YORK BENCHMARK RATES: WOODGATE HAD THE GREATEST NEED. IT HAD THE HIGHEST RATES FOR PQI 1 (SHORT-TERM COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES) AND PQI 16 (LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATION) IN THE EIGHT-COUNTY REGION. IT ALSO HAD THE SECOND HIGHEST RATES FOR PQI 3 (LONG-TERM COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES). CAMDEN, UTICA AND, TO A LESSER EXTENT ROME AND A FEW OUTLINING AREAS, ALSO SHOWED UP ON A NUMBER OF DIABETES INDICATORS. 3. RESPIRATORY PQI AND INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION RATES - THE FOLLOWING AREAS HAD ONE OR MORE RESPIRATORY INDICATOR RATES THAT WERE SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN THE CENTRAL AND UPSTATE NEW YORK BENCHMARK RATES - THE CITIES OF UTICA AND ROME SHOWED UP CONSISTENTLY ON THE INDICATORS. THERE WERE A FEW AREAS WITH MUCH SMALLER POPULATIONS IN THE COUNTY THAT ALSO APPEARED. 4. CIRCULATORY PQI AND CARDIAC-RELATED INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION RATES IN THE CITIES OF ROME AND UTICA, AS WELL AS LEE CENTER, THE RATES OF CORONARY VASCULAR DISEASE DISCHARGES SPECIFICALLY SHOWED A VERY DISTINCT PATTERN. NEARLY ALL OF ONEIDA COUNTY SHOWED HIGH LEVELS OF NEED. GENERAL CONCLUSION: GIVEN THE DISTINCT PATTERN OF CORONARY VASCULAR DISEASE MORBIDITY, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH A BROAD-BASED PROGRAM FOCUSING ON HEALTHY BEHAVIORS SUCH AS PROPER NUTRITION AND EXERCISE WOULD BE VERY BENEFICIAL, NOT ONLY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR-RELATED MORBIDITY, BUT FOR DIABETES, AS WELL.(SOURCE: CNYCC NEEDS ASSESSMENT) FSLH AND SEMC OFFER NUMEROUS FREE, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS EACH YEAR TO THE PUBLIC: MAMMOGRAM AND PAP SCREENINGS FOR UNINSURED WOMEN A WOMEN'S HEALTH OPEN HOUSE FOR ALL WOMEN GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION FOR HEART HEALTH AT THE ANNUAL HEART RUN AND WALK EXPO. IN 2017, 390 PEOPLE COMPLETED THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT WHICH INCLUDED A CHOLESTEROL SCREENING, DIABETIC RISK SCORE, AND BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS. ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER PAID FOR THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT. UTICA COLLEGE YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM
PART VI, LINE 6: ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER (SEMC) AND FAXTON ST. LUKE'S HEALTHCARE (FSLH) AFFILIATED UNDER THE MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM (MVHS) ON MARCH 6, 2014. MVHS MAIN CAMPUSES: ST. ELIZABETH CAMPUS 2209 GENESEE STREET, UTICA, NY ST. LUKE'S CAMPUS 1656 CHAMPLIN AVENUE, NEW HARTFORD, NY FAXTON CAMPUS 1676 SUNSET AVENUE, UTICA, NY THE MVHS MEDICAL GROUP OFFERS 17 PRIMARY CARE OFFICES LOCATED THROUGHOUT ONEIDA AND HERKIMER COUNTIES, A CHILDREN'S HEALTH CENTER, WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER AND MULTI-SPECIALTY PROVIDERS INCLUDING GENERAL, ORTHOPEDIC, VASCULAR AND CARDIAC AND THORACIC SURGERY, GASTROENTEROLOGY AND ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY, AND NEURO SCIENCES. THE SISTER ROSE VINCENT FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER PROVIDES PATIENT CARE SERVICES AND IS ALSO A TEACHING FACILITY FOR NEW PHYSICIANS.FAXTON ST. LUKE'S HEALTHCAREA NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, FSLH INCLUDES ST. LUKE'S HOME, SENIOR NETWORK HEALTH, MOHAWK VALLEY HOME CARE AND THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF UTICA AND ONEIDA COUNTY. ST. LUKE'S CAMPUS: BARIATRIC SURGERY PROGRAM MATERNAL CHILD SERVICES MOHAWK VALLEY VASCULAR CENTER STROKE CENTER SURGICAL AND AMBULATORY SERVICES TOTAL JOINT ORTHOPEDIC PROGRAMFAXTON CAMPUS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER (CLOSED APRIL 2018) CANCER CENTER DIALYSIS CENTER OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES WELLNESS CENTERCENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND CONTINUING CARE SERVICES ACUTE INPATIENT REHABILITATION UNIT ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE SERVICE OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS CENTER ST. LUKE'S HOME SENIOR NETWORK HEALTH VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF UTICA AND ONEIDA COUNTYST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTERA NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, SEMC ALSO INCLUDES ST. ELIZABETH HOME CARE, WHICH SERVES PATIENTS IN THEIR HOMES AND ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERING RESPIRATORY SERVICES AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO PATIENTS IN THEIR HOMES. SEMC HAS 202 ACUTE CARE BEDS.SEMC MAIN CAMPUS: CARDIAC SERVICES MOHAWK VALLEY SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING ST. ELIZABETH FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM SURGICAL AND AMBULATORY SERVICES TRAUMA CENTER FELLOWSHIP IN HOSPITAL MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP IN GYNECOLOGIC ENDOSCOPYMEDICAL ARTS CAMPUS: ADVANCED WOUND CARE CENTER IMAGING MVHS NEW HARTFORD MEDICAL OFFICE OUTPATIENT LABORATORY DRAW SITE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICESBOTH HOSPITALS ACCEPT ALL MAJOR INSURANCES AND HAVE DESIGNATED CHARITY CARE PROGRAMS TO HELP PROVIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT INSURANCE. OUR AFFILIATION ENHANCES SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY THROUGH GREATER COLLABORATION AND IMPROVED CLINICAL QUALITY FOR PATIENT AND RESIDENT CARE. AS A LARGE SYSTEM, MVHS HAS MUCH TO OFFER WHEN RECRUITING NEW PHYSICIANS. SEMC IS A CATHOLIC HOSPITAL, SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE NEUMANN COMMUNITIES. SPECIALTIES THE BARIATRIC SURGERY PROGRAM IS AN AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR METABOLIC & BARIATRIC SURGERY BARIATRIC SURGERY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. AS AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM, MVHS DEMONSTRATES THAT OUR CENTER MEETS THE NEEDS OF BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS BY PROVIDING MULTIDISCIPLINARY, HIGH-QUALITY, PATIENT-CENTERED CARE. THE CANCER CENTER PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY FROM THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS THROUGH TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. SERVICES INCLUDE OUTPATIENT INFUSION, RADIATION ONCOLOGY, CLINICAL TRIALS, INPATIENT ONCOLOGY, INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, A BREAST CARE CENTER, A NURSE NAVIGATOR PROGRAM, CANCER EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE CENTRAL YORK DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM (CNY DIABETES) IS RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION. CNY DIABETES OFFERS THE NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM WHICH IS ENDORSED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. THE DIALYSIS CENTER IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF DIALYSIS TREATMENT WITHIN A 25 MILE SERVICE AREA. EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 400 PATIENTS RECEIVE MORE THAN 69,000 DIALYSIS TREATMENTS AT ONE OF SIX FACILITIES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE MOHAWK VALLEY. DIALYSIS CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN UTICA, ROME, HAMILTON AND HERKIMER. FSLH IS THE ONLY DESIGNATED PRIMARY STROKE CENTER IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY AND ONE OF 115 DESIGNATED STROKE CENTERS IN NEW YORK STATE. THE ORGANIZATION IS A RECIPIENT OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION'S GET WITH THE GUIDELINES STROKE GOLD PLUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. THE AWARD RECOGNIZES FSLH'S COMMITMENT AND SUCCESS IN IMPLEMENTING EXCELLENT CARE FOR STROKE PATIENTS, ACCORDING TO EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES.MVHS'S ACUTE INPATIENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES. THE REHABILITATION CENTER PROVIDES BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES WITH LOCATIONS AT THE FAXTON CAMPUS, ST. LUKE'S CAMPUS, ST. LUKE'S HOME, ST. ELIZABETH CAMPUS AND ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL ARTS. ST. LUKE'S HOME IS A 202-BED LONG TERM CARE FACILITY WITH A 40-BED SUBACUTE REHABILITATION UNIT. ST. LUKE'S HOME OPENED IN 1996 ON THE ST. LUKE'S CAMPUS AND RECENTLY UNDERWENT A $31.3 MILLION RENOVATION AND EXPANSION. THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (VNA) OF UTICA AND ONEIDA COUNTY IS ACCREDITED BY THE COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCREDITATION PROGRAM, INC. THE VNA OF UTICA AND ONEIDA COUNTY CELEBRATED ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015 AND SERVES NEARLY 2,200 PATIENTS ANNUALLY.
PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATES NY
Schedule H (Form 990) 2018
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