SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Christus Hopkins Health Alliance
 
Employer identification number

81-1708177
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
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
 
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) . . . 		    7,823,016   7,823,016 8.990 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     7,609,710 14,475,775    
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .            
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .     15,432,726 14,475,775 7,823,016 8.990 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4). 8 39,801 151,830   151,830 0.170 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . . 2 294 42,205   42,205 0.050 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .            
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .            
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . . 3 1,278 239,798 28,456 211,342 0.240 %
j Total. Other Benefits . . 13 41,373 433,833 28,456 405,377 0.460 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j . 13 41,373 15,866,559 14,504,231 8,228,393 9.450 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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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 1 34 2,823   2,823 0 %
4 Environmental improvements            
5 Leadership development and
training for community members		            
6 Coalition building            
7 Community health improvement advocacy 1   6,863   6,863 0 %
8 Workforce development 1 56 10,965   10,965 0.010 %
9 Other            
10 Total 3 90 20,651   20,651 0.010 %
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 Healthcare 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
15,566,390
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
79,081
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
27,259,896
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
34,125,383
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-6,865,487
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) 2020
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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 CMF HOSPITAL-SULPHUR SPRINGS
115 AIRPORT ROAD
SULPHUR SPRINGS,TX75482
SEE PART V, SECTION C
15-467446-2 		X X         X      
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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)
CMF HOSPITAL-SULPHUR SPRINGS
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 19
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   No
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 19
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): SEE PART V, SECTION C
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)
CMF HOSPITAL-SULPHUR SPRINGS
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
SEE PART V, SECTION C
b
SEE PART V, SECTION C
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Billing and Collections
CMF HOSPITAL-SULPHUR SPRINGS
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   No
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)
CMF HOSPITAL-SULPHUR SPRINGS
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, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 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
SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A HOSPITAL FACILITIES: WEBSITE ADDRESS: HTTPS://WWW.CHRISTUSHEALTH.ORG/TRINITY/SULPHUR-SPRINGS SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3E THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH HEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY CHRISTUS HOPKINS HEALTH ALLIANCE IDENTIFIED AND ADDRESSED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES THROUGH ITS MOST RECENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN: 1) Behavioral Health 2) High Emergency Department Use 3) Specialty Care and Chronic Illness 4) Primary Care and Elderly Needs 5) Education SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5 REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE COMMUNITY: CHRISTUS HOPKINS HEALTH ALLIANCE CONDUCTED INTERVIEWS WITH THE TWO GROUPS OUTLINED IN THE IRS FINAL REGULATIONS. DURING THESE INTERVIEWS THE HOSPITAL DISCUSSED THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, ACCESS ISSUES, BARRIERS AND ISSUE RELATED TO SPECIFIC POPULATIONS. THE INTERVIEWEES INCLUDED INVIDIVUDALS FROM VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A OTHER FACILITIES HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDE: CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL, LOUIS PEACHES OWEN HEART HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL - JACKSONVILLE, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL - WINNSBORO, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL - SULPHUR SPRINGS, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES - SOUTH TYLER SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINES 7A, 7B, & 10A THE URL FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IS: https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/about/2020--2022-tmfhs-tyler-commun ity-health-needs-assessment.ashx CHNA & CHIP CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON CHRISTUS HEALTH SYSTEM WEBSITE. THE URL IS: https://www.christushealth.org/about/donate/community-health/community-hea lth-needs-assessment-and-implementation-plan SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN CHNA ADDRESSED AND NOT ADDRESSED: CHRISTUS HOPKINS HEALTH ALLIANCE IDENTIFIED AND ADDRESSED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES THROUGH ITS MOST RECENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN: The needs identified in the CHNA: CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL - SULPHUR SPRINGS identified and addressed the following priorities through its implementation plan: 1) Behavioral Health 2) High Emergency Department Use 3) Specialty Care and Chronic Illness 4) Primary Care and Elderly Needs 5) Education CTMFHS's CHIP for the upcoming triennium reflects the organization's ongoing pursuit of regional health equity and commitment to promote conditions that allow every person to attain the highest possible standard to health. 1) Behavioral Health - Expand and support Behavioral Health services in the community for individuals and families. - Address social and environmental determinants of health. 2) High Emergency Department Use - Educate the public on the appropriate use of the Emergency Department and alternative community resources. - Support and expand access to FQHC services as a substitute for inappropriate ED use. - Track referrals to FQHC's and inappropriate use of the ED. 3) Specialty Care and Chronic Illness -Support ongoing and new chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs. - Provide free orthopedic services to low income schools, including (1) on-site services and screenings, and (2) free/subsidized orthopedic and sports medicine professionals as needed. - Provide mammogram programs to low-income women in need of screening in the community through the mobile mammography unit or clinics. 4) Access to Primary Care and Elderly Needs - Support and expand access to FQHC - Provide community-based screening, assessments, and education to low income, uninsured, and special request populations. - Conduct preliminary analysis and planning to secure vaccines for low income patients and participate in community public health issues focusing on health disparities, hypertension, diabetes, etc., and to provide leadership as requested. 5) Education - Maintain and increase education and training opportunities for health professionals while encouraging youth and young adults to enter careers as health professionals or para-professionals. Proposed Community Programs include: 1) SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICES 2) SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL WITH HEALTH EDUCATION AS REQUESTED 3) DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AS NEEDED 4) CHILDREN'S SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR RURAL AREAS 5) SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS 6) SUPPORT CARTER BLOOD CENTER 7) SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEDICAID WAIVER PROJECT 8) Sports Medicine Clinic and Trainer Program with schools located in Hopkins County 9) Support local Dinner Bell Program providing food to the underserved. 10) Physician visits provided to the local jail for inmates on a weekly visit along with prescriptions as needed. 11) BIBS Support Group for new moms, breast feeding and childbirth classes.
SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13 DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR DISCOUNTED CARE UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S POLICY, PATIENTS WHO WERE UNINSURED AND MET CERTAIN FINANCIAL CRITERIA WERE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE POLICY ALSO PROVIDED FOR ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PATIENTS. IN GENERAL, PATIENTS WHO WERE BELOW 300% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES RECEIVED FREE CARE. PATIENTS WHO WERE UNINSURED AND ABOVE 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE WERE BILLED RATES CONSISTENT WITH AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED TO COMMERCIAL PAYERS. PATIENTS WHO WERE UNINSURED AND BETWEEN 300% AND 400% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES COULD APPLY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY AMOUNTS LESS THAN AGB. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E FAP APPLICATION FORM'S METHOD FOR APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ADDITION TO REGULAR APPLICATIONS, THE HOSPITAL ALSO ASSESSED PATIENTS FOR PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY TO FACILITATE GIVING ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY PATIENTS. THE HOSPITAL IMPLEMENTED ELECTRONIC ELIGIBILITY TOOLS THAT USED PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA, CREDIT REPORTS, AND OTHER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION TO ESTIMATE A PATIENT'S INCOME, ASSETS, AND LIQUIDITY. PATIENTS WERE SCREENED AS PART OF THE COLLECTION ATTEMPT PROCESS. WHEN ELECTRONIC SCREENING WAS USED AS THE BASIS FOR PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY, THE HIGHEST DISCOUNT OF FULL FREE CARE WAS GRANTED FOR ELIGIBLE SERVICES FOR RETROSPECTIVE DATES OF SERVICE ONLY. IF A PATIENT DID NOT QUALIFY UNDER THE ELECTRONIC ENROLLMENT PROCESS, THE PATIENT COULD STILL BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE TRADITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION PROCESS. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINES 16A-16C THE FAP APPLICATION AND THE PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FAP WAS WIDELY AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.CHRISTUSHEALTH.ORG/PATIENT-RESOURCES/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE H, PART V, LINE 16J A SUMMARY OF THE POLICY AND DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE WAS WIDELY AVAILABLE AT WWW.CHRISTUSHEALTH.ORG/CHARITYCARE. (THIS WEBSITE WAS THE FIRST RESULT IN GOOGLE WHEN PATIENTS SEARCHED FOR THE HOSPITAL NAME AND CHARITY CARE OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016, THE INDIVIDUAL HOSPITAL'S HOMEPAGE HAD A CONSPICUOUS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE LINK DIRECTING PATIENTS TO THE CHARITY CARE HOMEPAGE. FINANCIAL COUNSELORS ALSO PUBLICIZED THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DURING ONE-ON-ONE VISITS WITH PATIENTS. THE HOSPITAL ATTEMPTED TO PROVIDE ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELING. SPENDING TIME FACE-TO-FACE WITH PATIENTS ALLOWED COUNSELORS TO FACILITATE THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PATIENTS WHO OTHERWISE MIGHT NOT HAVE SOUGHT ASSISTANCE. COUNSELORS HELPED COMPLETE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS AND EVALUATE PAYMENT PLANS FOR OUTSTANDING BALANCES. UNINSURED PATIENTS WERE SCREENED FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY, AND COUNSELORS ALSO ASSISTED ELIGIBLE PATIENTS IN COMPLETING THOSE APPLICATIONS. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 17 DID THE HOSPITAL FACILITY HAVE IN PLACE DURING THE TAX YEAR A SEPARATE BILLING AND COLLECTIONS POLICY, OR A WRITTEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT EXPLAINED ACTION THE HOSPITAL FACILITY MAY TAKE UPON NON-PAYMENT? THE HOSPITAL DID NOT ENGAGE IN ANY EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS DURING THE TAX YEAR. THE POLICY STRICTLY PROHIBITED TAKING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST PATIENTS AND ALSO FORBADE PLACING A LIEN ON THE PATIENT'S HOME. IN THE EVENT OF NONPAYMENT, THE HOSPITAL AND ITS COLLECTIONS GROUPS WOULD SEND STATEMENTS AND MAKE PHONE CALLS. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY WHEN COLLECTION CALLS RESULTED IN PATIENT CONTACT, BUSINESS AGENTS PERFORMED A VERBAL SCREENING TO SEE IF THE PATIENT MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR CHARITY CARE. IN ADDITION, BILLING STATEMENTS CONTAINED THE FOLLOWING NOTICE: "YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON YOUR INCOME LEVEL. IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY AND CANNOT MAKE PAYMENT IN FULL, WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO SET UP AN ACCEPTABLE PAYMENT PLAN." SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22B DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNTS THAT CAN BE CHARGED TO FAP-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS FOR EMERGENCY OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE THE HOSPITAL USED THE AVERAGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FROM FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/09 TO DETERMINE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED TO PATIENTS WITH INSURANCE. THIS AVERAGE RATE WAS THE AVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT RECEIVED FOR CATEGORIES OF SERVICES FROM ALL PRIVATE INSURERS THAT REIMBURSE HOSPITALS ACROSS THE CHRISTUS HEALTH SYSTEM, EXCEPT FOR ST. VINCENT AND LONG-TERM HOSPITALS, AND EXCLUDING IMPLANT AND DRUG CONTRIBUTION DOLLARS. ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS WERE CHARGED NO MORE THAN 45% of charges FOR THE RELEVANT SERVICE LINE. PATIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WERE CHARGED no more than THE AVERAGE RATE (FOR INCOME LEVELS FROM 301% TO 400% OF FPL) OR RECEIVED FREE CARE (for incomes at or below 300% of the FPL). FOR LAB SERVICES, ELIGIBLE PATIENTS WERE CHARGED A PERCENTAGE OF THE MEDICARE RATE.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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.
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SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3C FACTORS OTHER THAN FPG DETERMINING FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE: THE HOSPITAL USES THE FOLLOWING OTHER CRITERIA TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE: INCOME LEVEL; ASSET LEVEL; MEDICAL INDIGENCY; INSURANCE STATUS; UNDERINSURANCE STATUS; AND RESIDENCY. SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 5 BUDGETED CHARITY CARE THE ORGANIZATION BUDGETS CHARITY CARE FOR INTERNAL FINANCIAL REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY. THE PROVISION OF CHARITY CARE IS NOT LIMITED TO AMOUNTS ESTABLISHED FOR BUDGETARY PURPOSES. SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 6A ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT A REPORT OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT IS INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN ANNUAL REPORT FOR CHRISTUS HEALTH, THE ORGANIZATION'S PARENT COMPANY. CHRISTUS HEALTH IS AN INTERNATIONAL, CATHOLIC, FAITH BASED, NONPROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM FORMED IN 1999 WITH A MISSION "TO EXTEND THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST." THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT SUMMARIZES ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS CONDUCTED DURING THE PAST YEAR TO IMPROVE HEALTH INCLUDING PROACTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES. HOWEVER, THE ANNUAL REPORT IS ONLY A SNAPSHOT OF HOW THE ORGANIZATION DISTINGUISHES ITSELF IN ITS VISION TO BE A LEADER, A PARTNER, AND AN ADVOCATE IN CREATING INNOVATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7 TOTAL EXPENSE FROM FROM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A) IS $102,511,624. THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT IS $15,566,390. THIS LEAVES A TOTAL EXPENSE OF $86,945,234 FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING LINES 7, COLUMN (F). SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN (F) THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE AS REPORTED ON PART I, LINE 7K, COLUMN (C) AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL EXPENSE IS 18.24%, WHICH EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART I, LINE 7K, COLUMN (F) WHICH IS COMPUTED USING NET COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION A, LINE 1 BAD DEBT REPORTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH HFMA STATEMENT 15 CHRISTUS HEALTH FOLLOWS IN PRINCIPLE HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION STATEMENT NO. 15. THE SYSTEM HAS ADOPTED AN UNCOMPENSATED CARE POLICY WHERE REVENUE FROM SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNINSURED IS RECOGNIZED AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT, RATHER THAN AT THE TIME OF SERVICE. THIS POLICY IS THE RESULT OF A LACK OF REASONABLE ASSURANCE OF COLLECTION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNINSURED DUE TO THE SYSTEM'S HISTORICALLY LOW COLLECTION RATE. MANAGEMENT HAS ESTIMATED THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RECORDING REVENUE FROM THE UNINSURED ON A CASH BASIS, RATHER THAN THE ACCRUAL BASIS, IS IMMATERIAL. ACCORDINGLY, ALL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM THE UNINSURED HAVE BEEN FULLY RESERVED IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOMPENSATED CARE. SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION A, LINE 2 METHODOLOGY USED IN DETERMINING BAD DEBT THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL BAD DEBT EXPENSE (TOTAL OF ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES) IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH IS COMPUTED AS BAD DEBT NET OF CONTRACTUAL ALLOWANCE, PAYMENTS RECEIVED AND RECOVERIES OF BAD DEBT PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN OFF. SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION A, LINE 3 ESTIMATE OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY. THE FILING ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THAT SOME PATIENTS ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO SEEK FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO BARRIERS SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL LEVEL, LITERACY, DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS, OR BEING INTIMIDATED BY THE APPLICATION PROCESS. IN ORDER TO ESTIMATE THE AMOUNT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BUT HAVE NOT SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED PARO DECISION SUPPORT, LLC. PARO CHARITY SCORE IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS THAT LIKELY QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON A PREDICTIVE MODEL AND OTHER FINANCIAL AND ASSET ESTIMATES FOR THE PATIENT DERIVED FROM PUBLIC RECORD SOURCES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011, THE ORGANIZATION REPORTED THAT 30% OF BAD DEBT EXPENSES WERE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BUT WERE NOT RESPONSIVE TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS EXISTING AT THAT TIME. THIS FIGURE WAS BASED ON THE PARO ANALYSIS AND ESTIMATES OF PATIENTS' FINANCIAL NEEDS THAT EXAMINED WHETHER PATIENTS WERE CHARACTERISTIC OF OTHERS WHO HISTORICALLY QUALIFIED FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE TRADITIONAL APPLICATION PROCESS. THE PRESUMPTIVE CHARITY CARE ANALYSIS PERFORMED FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR DETERMINED A BENCHMARK OF BAD DEBT ACCOUNTS IN THE CHRISTUS HEALTH SYSTEM THAT LACKED THE INFORMATION TO QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE UNDER THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S CUSTOMARY PROCESS BUT WOULD HAVE LIKELY QUALIFIED FOR ASSISTANCE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020, THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED THE PARO SCORE TO IDENTIFY THE ACCOUNTS OF INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS THAT WERE LIKELY ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DESPITE HAVING NOT COMPLETED AN APPLICATION, AND SUCH ANALYSIS DETERMINED THAT 3.73% OF SUCH ACCOUNTS WERE LIKELY ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION GRANTED PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR THESE ACCOUNTS AND THEY WERE RECLASSIFIED UNDER OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THE AMOUNTS WERE NOT REPORTED AS BAD DEBT. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 3 IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRESUMPTIVE CHARITY CARE BENCHMARK ESTABLISHED IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011 AND THE AGGREGATE OF INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION GRANTED PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020. THUS, THE ORGANIZATION ESTIMATES THAT ONLY 0.51% OF THE BAD DEBT EXPENSES IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS WHO WOULD LIKELY HAVE QUALIFIED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE FIGURE CALCULATED FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011 WAS ESTIMATED AND NOT EXACT, AND THEREFORE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNTS QUALIFIED AS PRESUMPTIVE CHARITY CARE IN ANY FISCAL YEAR MAY VARY FROM THE BENCHMARK ESTABLISHED IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011. PART III, SECTION A, LINE 4 BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOOTNOTE THE FOOTNOTE TO THE CHRISTUS HEALTH CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SAYS, "THE PREPARATION OF THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN CONFORMITY WITH UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (US GAAP) REQUIRES MANAGEMENT OF THE SYSTEM TO MAKE ASSUMPTIONS, ESTIMATES, AND JUDGMENTS THAT AFFECT THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, INCLUDING THE NOTES THERETO, AND RELATED DISCLOSURES OF COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, IF ANY. THE SYSTEM CONSIDERS CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES TO BE THOSE THAT REQUIRE MORE SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF ITS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: RECOGNITION OF NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUES, WHICH INCLUDE CONTRACTUAL ALLOWANCES AND THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT; ESTIMATES FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE UPPER PAY LIMIT, DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE AND MEDICAID 1115 WAIVER PROGRAMS; RESERVES FOR LOSSES AND EXPENSES RELATED TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL LIABILITIES; ACCRUALS FOR CLAIMS INCURRED BUT NOT YET REPORTED RELATED TO THE SYSTEM'S HEALTH PLAN; DETERMINATION OF FAIR VALUES OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS; DETERMINATION OF FAIR VALUE OF CERTAIN GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS, INCLUDING ASSETS ACQUIRED; AND RISKS AND ASSUMPTIONS FOR MEASUREMENT OF PENSION AND RETIREE MEDICAL LIABILITIES. MANAGEMENT RELIES ON HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE AND ON OTHER ASSUMPTIONS BELIEVED TO BE REASONABLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN MAKING ITS JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES. ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THESE ESTIMATES.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION B, LINE 8 THE MEDICAL CENTER USES MEDICARE COST REPORT METHODOLOGY, WHICH APPORTIONS ROUTINE COSTS (ROOM AND BOARD) BASED ON MEDICARE OR MEDICAID DAYS TO TOTAL DAYS AND APPORTIONS ANCILLARY COSTS BASED ON PROGRAM CHARGES TO TOTAL CHARGES.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, SECTION B, LINE 9B COLLECTION POLICY IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PURSUE COLLECTIONS OF PATIENT BALANCES FROM PATIENTS WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES. CHRISTUS HEALTH APPLIES ITS COLLECTION EFFORTS CONSISTENTLY AND FAIRLY TO ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE. IF A PATIENT DOES NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO PAY THEIR OUTSTANDING BALANCES, THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO QUALIFY THESE PATIENTS THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY POLICY OR SCREEN THE PATIENTS THROUGH ORGANIZATION'S PRESUMPTIVE CHARITY TESTS. IF THE PATIENT QUALIFIES UNDER EITHER POLICY THE ACCOUNT WILL BE WRITTEN OFF BASED UPON LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION. THESE POLICIES SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ARE APPROVED BY SENIOR LEADERSHIP.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 2 NEEDS ASSESSMENT The Hospital's community health profiles provide a snapshot of suburban, urban, and rural service areas within North Texas using key health indicators, which facilitate comparisons locally, regionally, and over time. Community health council members and the community health improvement department in deciding where to allocate resources and address health inequalities. All entity advocates use national, state and local secondary and primary data sources to provide a current overview of local health needs, factors impacting disease and injury burden, socioeconomic status, access to health care, age distribution, indicators and lifestyle behaviors. This data is used to galvanize joint community health efforts to improve health and reduce inequalities and empower the great community.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 3 PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE CHRISTUS HOPKINS HEALTH ALLIANCE MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO EDUCATE PATIENTS ON ITS CHARITY AND DISCOUNT POLICY AND ABOUT THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS DURING REGISTRATION, PRE REGISTRATION (FOR SCHEDULED TESTS AND SURGERIES), POST REGISTRATION (DURING THEIR HOSPITALIZATION) AND FOLLOWING DISCHARGE (TELEPHONE OR WRITTEN INQUIRY) IN LANGUAGES APPROPRIATE FOR THE POPULATION BEING SERVED. PATIENTS ARE GIVEN INFORMATION AND FORMS BY A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR WHO HELPS THEM COMPLETE THE FORMS DURING THEIR INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT VISITS. PATIENTS ARE ASKED TO BRING OR MAIL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO DETERMINE INCOME, ASSETS AND HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES. THE BUSINESS OFFICE REVIEWS THE APPLICATION BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE PATIENT. IF THE PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR CHARITY CARE OR A DISCOUNT, A NEW BILL IS GENERATED. PATIENTS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ARE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE AND ARE BILLED ACCORDINGLY. IF THE DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED AT A LATER TIME, THE PATIENT MAY THEN BE DETERMINED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CHARITY CARE OR A DISCOUNT. DOCUMENTATION IS RETAINED BY THE BILLING OFFICE FOR SEVEN YEARS. A PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE CHARITY CARE POLICY IS POSTED IN PROMINENT PLACES THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WAITING AREAS AND THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE WAITING AREAS, AS REQUIRED BY BOTH THE STATE OF TEXAS COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD (WHICH ADDRESSES THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NONPROFIT HOSPITALS) AND CHRISTUS HEALTH COMMUNITY BENEFIT GUIDELINES #050. IN ADDITION, A PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE CHARITY CARE POLICY AND INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE CHRISTUS HEALTH WEBSITE. THE INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES EXPLANATIONS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WHO QUALIFIES, AND HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 4 COMMUNITY INFORMATION CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs is a 96-bed acute care hospital. Hopkins County, the primary service area for CMFH - Sulphur Springs, has a population of approximately 36,400 residents. The median income per household of Hopkins County is $43,284 with, 15.9% households live at or below the poverty level and 39.5% being low income. The hospital's service area has an uninsured rate of 31% of the population and 36% having mental illness.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 5 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs (CMFH-SS) community health profiles provide a snapshot of suburban, urban, and rural service areas within North Texas using key health indicators, which facilitate comparisons locally, regionally, and over time. Community health council members and the community health improvement department in deciding where to allocate resources and address health inequalities. All entity advocates use national, state and local secondary and primary data sources to provide a current overview of local health needs, factors impacting disease and injury burden, socioeconomic status, access to health care, age distribution, indicators and lifestyle behaviors. This data is used to galvanize joint community health efforts to improve health and reduce inequalities and empower the great community. CMFH-SS worked on growing their presence in the community this year above and beyond targeted programs. As the only hospital in the area, the community looks to the hospital to support the growing community as well as, individual and family needs. The Steering Committee is composed of hospital representatives, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic members and community partners. The local community benefits steering committee included not only quarterly meetings, but an annual meeting with guests from the area communities who could impact the next year's goals and the entire group evaluated the performance of the hospital in the current year. 1. BIBS and Child Birth Meetings DESCRIPTION: Monthly support group meetings were transitioned to Zoom meetings once a month (due to COVID). These meetings allowed hospital and clinical areas to support breast feeding for mothers (Breast Feeding Is Best). Discussions are facilitated by a licensed counselor and other leaders. Child birth classes are held as needed at no cost. 2. Food Insecurity DESCRIPTION: Food insecurity is an issue in Hopkins County. The CMFH-SS and the First United Methodist Church (through the Dinner Bell Program) collaborate to cover the cost of the Wednesday meal six times a year (or every other month) and provide staff to help cook and serve the meal. The Dinner Bell Program has been in place in Hopkins County since 2012. Over 22,000 meals have been served. Due to COVID restrictions the Dinner Bell implemented a drive through process for food pick up and our team assists with this effort. 3. Health Fairs and Community Education DESCRIPTION: The CMFH-SS and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic - Sulphur Springs participated in a minimal number of health fairs this year due to COVID restrictions. At these limited events we offered COVID vaccines to various groups/employers in our community. When events were held we provided health information and help those attending to understand the services available by all the providers in the area. Screenings are done as requested. Education to the community includes but is not limited to areas such as county employees, senior expo, COVID Education, and efforts with several local churches in our community. 4. Work Force Development DESCRIPTION: Students from high school and colleges come to have the opportunity to job shadow potential job opportunities in health care. Training is provided to students in a variety of support, administrative, and professional areas. The type of work they see is often not limited to opportunities in health care. Support is also given to programs such as the LEAP Youth Career Expo Additionally, students needing rotations in rural hospitals come to Sulphur Springs from several colleges because of the high-quality outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient services. These students come for nursing, EMS, tech support services, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy rotations and are not part of any GME programs. 5. Hopkins County Jail and Pharmacy Program DESCRIPTION: CMFH-SS provides at no cost to the county support for medical evaluations of inmates and if needed pharmacy supplies and prescriptions. Physician visits are done on a weekly basis. 6. United Way DESCRIPTION: Our employees provided financial support to assist with the design development, funding, and mission development of local agencies receiving support through the United Way. CMHF-SS supported the fund raising campaign with volunteer hours, campaign printing of materials, and food for events. 7. Youth Fitness and Rehab Services DESCRIPTION: Sports Training programs, injury prevention and healing are all part of the programs offered to schools through support of high school trainers and clinic providers. The schools in the area are for the most part all underserved and economically disadvantaged schools. Free lunch programs and early morning meals are provided to students. Consequently, the ability to have access to preventive injury education, and rehab services is generally not easy to access. The hospital provides support to the local schools for events and everyday school class of physical education and sports programs. Free Saturday morning athletic clinics are held as requested by the schools during high impact seasons. 8. Community Partnerships DESCRIPTION: Assistance was provided both financially and with staffing for groups and organizations to provide collaborative programs, services, and health information. Projects included CASA, I CAN health back to school event, Carter Blood Drive and Healthy Heart Lunch and Learn. We collaborated with Sulphur Springs ISD and their Children's Needy Fund to provide a grant to assist with housing issues for students and their families. These dollars allowed the SSISD staff to help with short term housing needs for students and their families.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 6 AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM CHRISTUS HOPKINS HEALTH ALLIANCE IS PART OF CHRISTUS HEALTH, AN INTERNATIONAL, CATHOLIC, FAITH BASED, NONPROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM COMPRISED OF ALMOST 350 SERVICES AND FACILITIES INCLUDING MORE THAN 60 HOSPITALS AND LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES, 175 CLINICS AND OUTPATIENT CENTERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH MINISTRIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT VENTURES. CHRISTUS SERVICES CAN BE FOUND IN: ARKANSAS, GEORGIA, IOWA, LOUISIANA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, AND INTERNATIONALLY IN THE COUNTRIES OF MEXICO AND CHILE. A COMMON MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND VISION UNITE THE HEALTH SYSTEM. EACH REGION, INCLUDING CHRISTUS HOPKINS HEALTH ALLIANCE, DEVELOPS FIVE-YEAR AND TEN-YEAR STRATEGIC PLANS THAT HELP SET THE YEARLY OPERATIONAL PLANS AND BUDGETS. REGIONAL STRATEGIC GOALS ARE SET IN COLLABORATION WITH CHRISTUS HEALTH AND INCLUDE METRICS THAT WILL BE USED TO MEASURE COMMUNITY BENEFIT, CLINICAL OUTCOMES, PATIENT SATISFACTION, AND ASSOCIATE ENGAGEMENT. CHRISTUS HEALTH PROVIDES UPDATED MARKET, DEMOGRAPHICS, AND HEALTH INDICATOR DATA ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE DATA SUPPLIED FROM CHRISTUS HEALTH ALONG WITH THE SYSTEM WIDE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE REGION. CHRISTUS HOPKINS HEALTH ALLIANCE, IN TURN, PARTNERS WITH OTHER NONPROFIT GROUPS (CHURCHES, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES) TO CREATE COLLABORATIONS WHERE HEALTH NEEDS CAN BE ADDRESSED AND THE GENERAL HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY IS IMPROVED.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 7 State filings of community benefit report: Texas
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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