SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER INC
 
Employer identification number

39-0938661
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
Yes
 
Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.
7
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Financial Assistance and
Means-Tested
Government Programs
 (a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community benefit expense (d) Direct offsetting revenue (e) Net community benefit expense (f) Percent of total expense
a Financial Assistance at cost
(from Worksheet 1) . . . 		    40,625   40,625 0.150 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     5,897,788 5,327,105 570,683 2.130 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .            
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .     5,938,413 5,327,105 611,308 2.280 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).            
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .            
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .     3,200,134 1,180,599 2,019,535 7.540 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .            
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .     6,139   6,139 0.020 %
j Total. Other Benefits . .     3,206,273 1,180,599 2,025,674 7.560 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .     9,144,686 6,507,704 2,636,982 9.840 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2022
Schedule H (Form 990) 2022
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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            
4 Environmental improvements            
5 Leadership development and
training for community members		            
6 Coalition building            
7 Community health improvement advocacy            
8 Workforce development            
9 Other            
10 Total            
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
 
No
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
563,162
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
281,581
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
6,331,752
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
6,270,958
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
60,794
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
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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 and Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Access Hospital Research Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (describe) Facility reporting group
1 BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER INC
257 WEST SAINT GEORGE AVENUE
GRANTSBURG,WI54840
1034 		X 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)
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER 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 21
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   No
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 21
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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)
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER 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
SEE PART V, PAGE 8
b
SEE PART V, PAGE 8
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Billing and Collections
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER 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)
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER 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, 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
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) PROCESS, EFFORTS WERE MADE TO ENGAGE AND GATHER INPUT FROM INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVED. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED IN THE FOLLOWING CAPACITIES:1. CHNA CORE PARTNERS: AS THE PRIMARY DRIVERS OF THE PROCESS, FACILITATORS OF THE CHNA FROM BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER AND BURNETT COUNTY DHHS-PUBLIC HEALTH, EACH BROUGHT KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR POPULATION SERVED, THEIR NEEDS, AND RESOURCES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS. CORE PARTNERS ARE ALSO ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH-RELATED GROUPS AND CONVEYED INPUT REGARDING THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE GROUPS' RESPECTIVE TARGET POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS.2. SURVEY: THE SURVEY WAS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR ABOUT 1 MONTH AND WAS DISTRIBUTED ONLINE THROUGH VARIOUS CHANNELS SUCH AS FACEBOOK, THE HEALTHY BURNETT WEBSITE, BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER'S WEBSITE, AND MULTIPLE MASS EMAILS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. THE SURVEY ASKED RESPONDENTS TO IDENTIFY WHAT THEY PERCEIVED TO BE THE THREE BIGGEST HEALTH PROBLEMS AND RISKY BEHAVIORS AMONG BURNETT COUNTY RESIDENTS. DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS ABOUT INCOME, INSURANCE TYPE, AND RACE/ETHNICITY, AMONG OTHERS WERE ALSO ASKED TO IDENTIFY MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT POPULATIONS AND THUS ENSURE THEIR REPRESENTATION.
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: BURNETT COUNTY DHHS-PUBLIC HEALTH
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: LINE 7A:HTTPS://WWW.BURNETTMEDICALCENTER.COM/ABOUT-US/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT/LINE 10A:HTTPS://WWW.BURNETTMEDICALCENTER.COM/ABOUT-US/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT/
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER (BMC), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BURNETT COUNTY DHHS-PUBLIC HEALTH, JOINTLY CONDUCTED A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) WHICH HAS BEEN HIGHLIGHTED IN OUR PREVIOUS 990, SCHEDULE H SUBMISSIONS. AS A RESULT OF THIS PARTNERSHIP, WE, ALONG WITH MANY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HEALTHCARE INTERESTS, WORK COLLABORATIVELY VIA THE FORMATION OF HEALTHY BURNETT, AN ENTERPRISE THAT SEEKS AND WELCOMES OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK TOGETHER IN ADDRESSING THE MOST COMPELLING NEEDS IDENTIFIED VIA THE CHNA. ACCORDINGLY, BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER'S INVOLVEMENT AND COMMITMENT TO THE IDENTIFIED ISSUES REMAIN: ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE (AODA): BMC SEEKS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO COUNSELING BY KEEPING AN UPDATED LIST OF AODA COUNSELING SERVICES AND COLLABORATING WITH AODA STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY IN EARLY REFERRAL AND POTENTIAL TREATMENT. BMC CONTINUES TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF CURRENT RESOURCES THROUGH EVENTS AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. AS OF RECENT, BMC HAS ALSO STARTED, AND IS CO-LEADING, A NEW COALITION CALLED YOUTH OF BURNETT COUNTY (YOBC), WHICH AIMS TO IMPACT YOUTH IN BURNETT COUNTY, SPECIFICALLY PREVENTION EFFORTS FOCUSED ON NICOTINE, TOBACCO/VAPING USE. DURING OUR ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR THEY DISPLAYED A MOCK BEDROOM SHOWING HOW VAPING DEVICES CAN BE HID.WE HAVE ALSO HAVE STAFF THAT ARE GOING INTO THE LOCAL SCHOOLS AND EDUCATING THE STUDENTS ON THE HARM OF VAPING AND SMOKING. WE ARE ALSO OFFERING TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER (BMC) WILL IMPROVE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES BY WORKING TOWARDS OFFERING ADULT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES VIA TELEMEDICINE WITH THE POTENTIAL OF ADDING PEDIATRIC/ADOLESCENT TELEPSYCHIATRY SERVICES IN THE FUTURE. ALREADY THROUGH YOBC, BMC HAS BEEN APART OF THE EFFORTS TO FUND A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER TO SPEAK AT ALL THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN BURNETT COUNTY, SPREADING THE MESSAGE THAT EACH CHILD MATTERS. THE COUNTY ALSO HAS A NEW CRISIS LINE AND BMC HAS BEEN HELPING SPREAD THE WORD WITH NEW INTERNAL POSTERS, BUSINESS CARDS, AND SHARING THIS NEW NUMBER ON SOCIAL MEDIA.INFECTIOUS DISEASE: BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER (BMC) INCREASED ACCESS, EDUCATED, AND PREVENTED FURTHER SPREAD OF COVID-19 BY REVAMPING THE CLINIC LOBBY TO IMPLEMENT A MASS VACCINATION CLINIC FOR TWO TO THREE MONTHS. ONCE THE SURGE SLOWED DOWN, BMC THEN DESIGNATED STAFF TO ADMINISTER COVID-19 VACCINES IN THE CLINIC ONCE A WEEK. BMC NEWSLETTERS HAVE BEEN USED TO CONTINUE TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT COVID-19 AND HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO GET VACCINATED, WEAR A MASK, AND SOCIAL DISTANCE, WHEN APPROPRIATE. BURNETT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND BMC UPDATED THE COMMUNITY WITH VARIOUS COVID UPDATES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AS WELL.AS REQUIRED, BMC AND OUR PARTNERS WITH HEALTHY BURNETT ARE FOCUSED ON RE-CONVENING TO PLAN, STUDY, IDENTIFY AND ADJUST THE CONTINUING AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES ASSUMING WE WILL NOT BE PRECLUDED BY A CONTINUATION OF ANY FUTURE COVID RESTRICTIONS THAT MAY ARISE, THUS PRECLUDING THE REQUISITE INFORMATION GATHERING AND CONSENSUS BUILDING, WHICH HAS BEEN OUR HALLMARK.BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER IS THE SOLE HOSPITAL IN BURNETT COUNTY (880 SQUARE MILES). WE ARE A 17-BED, RURAL CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL, COMBINED WITH AN EMPLOYED PROVIDER RURAL HEALTH CLINIC, 24/7 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, AND A 50-BED LONG-TERM CARE CENTER. AS SUCH, WE TAKE OUR MISSION SERIOUSLY, AND REMAIN-EVER FOCUSED ON OUR DAILY CALLING OF PROVIDING QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE CARE. MINDFUL OF OUR MISSION--WE, LIKE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT--MUST BALANCE THE MANY COMPELLING AND COMPETING NEEDS, WITHIN A SEVERELY CONSTRAINED RESOURCE ENVIRONMENT. THERE IS GREAT NEED AMONG THOSE WE SERVE. WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE MANY COMPETING HEALTH ISSUES INHERENT IN SERVING A POPULATION THAT HAS FEWER FINANCIAL RESOURCES, THAT IS OLDER, AND IS MORE GEOGRAPHICALLY DISPERSED THAN THAT OF EITHER THE STATE OR THE NATION.WE ARE ACUTELY AWARE AND RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPELLING HEALTHCARE ISSUES. WHILE WE CAN AND DO IDENTIFY THESE NEEDS, WE ARE FORCED TO PRIORITIZE THE MOST NEEDED AND COMPELLING AS DETERMINED BY OUR CHNA PROCESS, AND WITHIN THE LIMITED RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN A POOR, RURAL COUNTY. BE ASSURED THAT AS RESOURCES AND GRANT-FUNDING MAY BECOME AVAILABLE, BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR HEALTHY BURNETT CONSORTIUM, WILL CONTINUE TO ALLOCATE TIME, TALENT, AND RESOURCES TO THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT HAVE BEEN CAPTURED IN OUR CONSENSUS-BUILDING CHNA PROCESS.
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: HOMELESSNESS IS ALSO A DETERMINATION FACTOR.
BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: REGISTRATION AND CLINIC PERSONNEL OFTEN REFER UNINSURED AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR TO DISCUSS THE MEDICAL CENTER'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16A HTTPS://WWW.BURNETTMEDICALCENTER.COM/PATIENTS-VISITORS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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?2
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1 1 - BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC
257 W ST GEORGE AVE
GRANTSBURG,WI54840 		PROVIDER BASED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
2 2 - THE CONTINUING CARE CENTER OF BURNETT
MEDICAL CENTER 257 W ST GEORGE AVE
GRANSTBURG,WI54840 		SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Part VI
Supplemental Information
Provide the following information.
1 Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II and Part III, lines 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9b.
2 Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any CHNAs reported in Part V, Section B.
3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4 Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5 Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6 Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7 State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 7: THE COSTING METHOD USED ON FORM 990 IS BASED ON A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO WHICH IS DEVELOPED BASED ON THE MEDICAL CENTER'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES LESS THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS DIVIDED BY GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THIS COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO IS APPLIED AGAINST VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENSE CATEGORIES TO COMPUTE THE ESTIMATED COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE UNDER IRS COSTING METHODS FOR THE FORM 990.
PART I, LINE 7G: THE COST OF SUBSIDIZED SERVICES IS BASED ON COST ALLOCATIONS FROM THE MEDICARE COST REPORT. ALLOWABLE COSTS ARE ASSIGNED DIRECTLY TO DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND THEN THE COST REPORT USES THE ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY TO ASSIGN ALL OTHER COSTS TO CALCULATE SERVICE LINE COSTS. SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE THE OPERATION OF THE CLINIC. THESE SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY OTHER THAN THROUGH BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. IT HAS BEEN THE GOAL OF BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF A PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: WE ARE CLOSE TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN ADDRESSING THE ROOT FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH STATUS. WE DO SO THROUGH OUR INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY-BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS THAT ADDRESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ISSUES.THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO SERVES AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE GRANTSBURG INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GIDC) AS WELL AS THE BURNETT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (BDCA). THESE ORGANIZATIONAL ENTERPRISES SEEK TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. GIDC AND BDCA HAVE A STRONG HISTORY OF BRINGING NEW INDUSTRY INTO THE AREA WHICH RESULTS IN INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND STRENGTHENS THE LOCAL ECONOMY. KNOWING THAT UNEMPLOYMENT LEADS TO AN INCREASE IN UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS-WHICH IN TURN CAN LEAD TO INCREASED RISK FOR DISEASE OR MORTALITY-GIDC'S AND BDCA'S MISSION OF ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC GROWTH FAVORABLE AND DIRECTLY IMPACTS THE HEALTH OF BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER'S SERVICE AREA.
PART III, LINE 2: THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED ON FORM 990 IS BASED ON A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO WHICH IS DEVELOPED BASED ON THE MEDICAL CENTER'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES LESS THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS DIVIDED BY GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THIS COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO IS APPLIED AGAINST THE TOTAL CHARGES THAT ARE WRITTEN OFF DURING THE FISCAL YEAR TO ESTIMATE THE COST OF THE CHARITY CARE OF PATIENTS THAT HAVE ACCOUNTS THAT ARE DEEMED TO BE BAD DEBTS TO THE HOSPITAL. THE MEDICAL CENTER ALSO PROVIDES DISCOUNTS TO ELIGIBLE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED PATIENTS UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY. THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RATIO AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND APPROVED BY THE IRS FOR USE ON FORM 990. IF CONSIDERED, THESE ADDITIONAL WRITE-OFF AMOUNTS TO UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED ACCOUNTS WOULD ALSO INCREASE THE ESTIMATED BAD DEBT EXPENSE ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS TO THE HOSPITAL.
PART III, LINE 3: MANAGEMENT PROVIDES FOR PROBABLE UNCOLLECTIBLE AMOUNTS, PRIMARILY UNINSURED PATIENTS AND AMOUNTS PATIENTS ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR, THROUGH A CHARGE TO OPERATIONS AND A CREDIT TO A VALUATION ALLOWANCE BASED ON ITS ASSESSMENT OF HISTORICAL COLLECTION LIKELIHOOD AND THE CURRENT STATUS OF INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS. BALANCES THAT ARE STILL OUTSTANDING AFTER THE HOSPITAL HAS USED REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS ARE WRITTEN OFF THROUGH A CHARGE TO THE VALUATION ALLOWANCE AND A CREDIT TO ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. MANY TIMES PATIENTS ARE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED CHARITY CARE APPLICATION AND ARE TRANSFERRED TO COLLECTION SERVICES. EVEN THOUGH THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES THIS INFORMATION TO ALL PATIENTS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BAD DEBTS COULD BE CONSIDERED AS CHARITY CARE.
PART III, LINE 4: PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT POLICY: IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, THE MEDICAL CENTER ANALYZES PAST RESULTS AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYOR SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS. MANAGEMENT REGULARLY REVIEWS DATA ABOUT THESE MAJOR PAYOR SOURCES OF REVENUE IN EVALUATING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. SPECIFICALLY, FOR RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE, THE MEDICAL CENTER ANALYZES CONTRACTUALLY DUE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDES AN ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS FOR EXPECTED UNCOLLECTIBLE DEDUCTIBLES AND COPAYMENTS ON ACCOUNTS FOR WHICH THE THIRD-PARTY PAYOR HAS NOT YET PAID, OR FOR PAYORS AND PATIENTS WHO ARE KNOWN TO BE HAVING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES THAT MAKE THE REALIZATION OF AMOUNTSDUE 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), THE MEDICAL CENTER RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IN THE PERIOD OF SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF 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 AMOUNTS ACTUALLY COLLECTED AFTER ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED IS CHARGED AGAINST THE ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE A SEPARATE FOOTNOTE REGARDING BAD DEBT EXPENSE.
PART III, LINE 8: BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. IS DESIGNATED A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL AND AS SUCH A PORTION OF ITS REVENUE IS PAID UNDER A COST REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM. BASED ON THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE TOTAL MEDICARE REVENUE SHOWN ON THIS FORM 990 INCLUDES ONLY A PORTION OF THE GROSS MEDICARE REVENUE THAT IS ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY THE MEDICAL CENTER FROM THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THE AMOUNTS LISTED FOR MEDICARE DO NOT INCLUDE PHYSICIAN AND MID-LEVEL PRACTITIONER SERVICES FOR THE COVERAGE OF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PHYSICIAN COVERAGE IS REIMBURSED PRIMARILY ON A FEE SCHEDULE REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY AT RATES THAT ARE OFTEN BELOW THE COSTS OF CARING FOR PATIENTS. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE PATIENTS ARE VITAL TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND AS SUCH THESE COSTS AND SHORTFALLS SHOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT THAT BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. PROVIDES TO THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA OF GRANTSBURG, WISCONSIN. THE COSTING METHOD USED ABOVE FOR IRS 990 COMPLIANCE REPORTING IS ALSO BASED ON AN OVERALL AVERAGE COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO AND DOES NOT CONSIDER MEDICARE NON-ALLOWABLE EXPENSES AS IT IS BASED ON TOTAL MEDICAL CENTER PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE (IGNORING CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS ON FEE SCHEDULE REIMBURSED ITEMS AND NON-ALLOWABLE MEDICARE EXPENSES AS NOTED ABOVE) DIVIDED BY TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES LESS THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THIS RATIO IS THEN MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL MEDICARE SERVICES WHICH ARE REIMBURSED ON A COST METHODOLOGY EXCLUDING THE FEE SCHEDULE ITEMS LIKE PHYSICIAN AND MID-LEVEL PRACTITIONER SERVICES WHICH THE MEDICAL CENTER WOULD SHOW A LARGE LOSS ON THESE SERVICES. WHETHER THERE IS A SHORTFALL OR SURPLUS ON SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, THESE PEOPLE, WHICH ARE TYPICALLY ELDERLY OR DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, ARE AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WHO EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES. WITHOUT TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS PROVIDING MEDICARE PATIENT SERVICES, THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID (CMS) WOULD BEAR THE BURDEN OF DIRECTLY PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
PART III, LINE 9B: PATIENTS RECEIVE OUR COMMUNITY CARE APPLICATION WHEN THEY PRESENT FOR SERVICES. THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT THE REQUIRED INFORMATION TO APPLY FOR POTENTIAL COVERAGE. IF THEY HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP WITH THE APPLICATION THEY MAY MEET WITH OUR FINANCIAL COUNSELOR AND/OR OUR BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER.
PART VI, LINE 2: WE CONTINUE TO RELY ON MARKETING AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FOR BOTH OUR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SERVICE AREAS AS SUPPLIED BY THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION THROUGH KAAVIO. SUCH MARKET-BASED ANALYSIS PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED ESTIMATES AND PROJECTIONS FOR THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF THOSE THAT LIVE WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA. WE THEN ASSESS THE AVAILABILITY OF EXISTING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND SERVICES TO DETERMINE WHAT GAPS MAY EXIST, AND HOW WE CAN BEST ALIGN OUR SERVICES IN ORDER TO BE ENGAGED IN THE ABILITY TO ADDRESS UNMET NEED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THE RESULT OF OUR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS SERVES AS A FUNDAMENTAL BASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES IN OUR STRATEGIC PLAN.FURTHERMORE, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WE CONDUCT AND COMPLETE, ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS, A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) AS REQUIRED UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, AND RELY ON OUR FINDINGS TO DETERMINE ANY NEEDED CHANGES OR CHALLENGES IN OUR FOCUS. IN CONDUCTING THE CHNA, BOTH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA, IS COLLECTED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BURNETT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-PUBLIC HEALTH.QUANTITATIVE DATA SOURCES INCLUDING THE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, THE UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU, THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, WISCONSIN INTERACTIVE STATISTICS ON HEALTH, AND THE BEHAVIOR RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WERE RELIED UPON AND USED TO ASSESS THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE SERVICE AREA BY COMPARING COUNTY-LEVEL DATA FOR GIVEN INDICATORS OF HEALTH TO STATE AND NATIONAL BENCHMARKS. WE INTEGRATED THIS QUANTITATIVE DATA WITH THE QUALITATIVE DATA THAT WAS GATHERED FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF THE SERVICE AREA'S HEALTH NEEDS. THIS DATA IS GATHERED THROUGH (1) AN INTERNET-BASED SURVEY AND PAPER SURVEY OF APPROXIMATELY 400 INDIVIDUALS, (2) FOCUS GROUPS, AND (3) A KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEW. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, ONLY THE SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED.THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT ARE USED ALONG WITH KNOWLEDGE OF EXISTING ASSETS AVAILABLE TO MEET IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS IN DEVELOPING AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY THAT DELINEATES HOW BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER WILL TARGET EXISTING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, TARGET AND DEPLOY ANY AVAILABLE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ENTITIES TO ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS. FURTHERMORE, BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER HAS TAKEN A LEAD ROLE IN FORMULATING A COMMUNITY-WIDE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE TOP HEALTH NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE CHNA. THE PLAN IS BEING EXECUTED BY THE COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE "HEALTHY BURNETT" THAT WAS CREATED AS A RESULT OF THE CHNA TO ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS.
PART VI, LINE 3: PATIENTS ARE TOLD ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM BY OUR FINANCIAL COUNSELOR, REGISTRATION STAFF, PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES AND BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE SIGNS POSTED BY BOTH OUR CLINIC AND ER REGISTRATION AREAS INFORMING OUR PATIENTS OF THE COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT OUR FACILITY. IF THE PATIENT FEELS THEY WILL NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR MEDICAL BILLS, THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THE COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM WITH ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. FINALLY, PATIENTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY CARE APPLICATION INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE, FOR EASIER ACCESS FOR OUR PATIENTS. WHILE WE DO NOT HAVE ANY CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS, WE ARE CHARTER MEMBERS THAT JOINED THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S CHAMPIONS FOR COVERAGE CAMPAIGN TO HELP EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT AND TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE. AS A CHAMPION FOR COVERAGE, WE HAVE UNDERTAKEN INITIATIVES TO DIRECT PEOPLE TO THE MARKETPLACE, INCLUDING SENDING OUR PATIENTS TO THE OFFICIAL CONSUMER SOURCES (HEALTHCARE.GOV WEBSITE AND CONSUMER CALL CENTER) TO LEARN ABOUT THE MARKETPLACE AND GET COVERAGE, HANGING POSTERS AND FACT SHEETS IN OUR FACILITY, INCLUDING AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE MARKETPLACE IN OUR QUARTERLY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, AND HAVING STAFF LEARN ABOUT THE MARKETPLACE IN EDUCATION SESSIONS. WE HAVE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN A COUNTY-WIDE EDUCATION SESSION ON THE NEW HEALTHCARE EXCHANGE AND HAVE WILLINGLY PROVIDED POSITIVE, RESPONSIVE ANSWERS TO MEDIA INQUIRIES.
PART VI, LINE 4: LOCATED IN RURAL NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN, BURNETT COUNTY IS THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA FOR BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER (BMC) AND BMC IS THE SOLE HOSPITAL IN BURNETT COUNTY. WHILE BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER IS A 17 BED FEDERALLY DESIGNATED CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL, IT ALSO HAS A 50-BED LONG TERM CARE CENTER, AS WELL AS A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC. FURTHERMORE, BURNETT COUNTY IS A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREA/POPULATION (ID NUMBER 03764), HAVING BEEN SO DESIGNATED ON JUNE 28, 1984. NOT LIMITED TO SERVING JUST BURNETT COUNTY, BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER ALSO PROVIDES CARE FOR RESIDENTS IN VARYING DEGREES TO RESIDENTS LIVING IN ONE OF THE FOUR ADJOINING WISCONSIN COUNTIES (DOUGLAS, WASHBURN, POLK, AND BARRON) AS WELL AS TWO ADJOINING COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA (PINE AND CHISAGO). BOTH BURNETT COUNTY IN WISCONSIN AND PINE COUNTY IN MINNESOTA ARE DESIGNATED AS MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS, AND THE REMAINING COUNTIES AFOREMENTIONED, HAVE AREAS WITHIN THEIR COUNTIES DESIGNATED AS MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AS WELL. DEMOGRAPHICALLY, BASED ON THE MOST CURRENTLY AVAILABLE US CENSUS DATA, THE 2020 ESTIMATES FOR BURNETT COUNTY REFLECT A POPULATION OF 15,363. BURNETT COUNTY'S MEDIAN AGE OF 53.1 YEARS ABOUT 1.3 TIMES OLDER THAN THE REST OF WISCONSIN (39.6 YEARS) AND THE UNITED STATES (38.2 YEARS). THE POPULATION OF BURNETT COUNTY IS PREDOMINATELY WHITE (90%) BUT HAS A NOTABLE NATIVE AMERICAN POPULATION (3%). ROUGHLY $10,000 LOWER THAN WISCONSIN, THE AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF BURNETT COUNTY WAS $53,555. FURTHERMORE, THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF BURNETT COUNTY WAS 3%, COMPARED WITH 2.3% FOR WISCONSIN. DESPITE OUR RURAL LOCATION IN NORTHWEST WISCONSIN, WE ARE IN A RELATIVELY COMPETITIVE MARKET AS RESIDENTS FROM BOTH OUR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SERVICE AREAS HAVE ACCESS TO TEN HOSPITALS (IN EITHER WISCONSIN OR MINNESOTA) WITHIN 50 MILES OF BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER'S GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION IN GRANTSBURG, WISCONSIN. AS STATED PREVIOUSLY, BURNETT MEDICAL CENTER OPERATES AN EMPLOYED-PROVIDER MEDICAL CLINIC WHICH IS ONE OF MANY COMPETITOR CLINICS WITHIN OUR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MARKETS. FINALLY, WE TAKE OUR ROLE AS A VITAL PART OF A NECESSARY HEALTH CARE SAFETY NET FOR ALL SERIOUSLY, INCLUDING THE UNINSURED, AS EVIDENCED BY OUR 24/7 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WHICH PROVIDES EMERGENT, URGENT, AND PRIMARY CARE TO ALL THAT PRESENT TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. WE STAND READY AS, WITH PRIDE, WE ARE ACUTELY AWARE OF OUR MISSION OF SERVICE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY MINUTE, OF EVERY DAY.
PART VI, LINE 5: AS A SOLE COMMUNITY RURAL HOSPITAL, WE TAKE PRIDE IN BEING CLOSE TO THOSE WE SERVE. WE SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY VIA PRINT, SOCIAL, AND ONLINE MEDIA OUTLETS RELEVANT AND HELPFUL KNOWLEDGE OF OUR SERVICES, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON VARIOUS HEALTH TOPICS. WE ALSO SHARE AND PROMOTE OUR MISSION THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. WE LEARN DIRECTLY FROM THOSE WE SERVE BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNING STRUCTURE WHICH IS COMPOSED OF SEVEN UNCOMPENSATED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FROM THROUGHOUT BURNETT COUNTY, THAT RESIDE IN EITHER OUR PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SERVICE AREA, NONE OF WHICH ARE NEITHER EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, NOR FAMILY MEMBERS. WE ENJOY THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY VIA A HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, WHICH PROVIDES PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO FULFILLING THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION. IN ORDER TO ENSURE CONTINUED AND READY ACCESS TO QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, WE TAKE PRIDE IN HAVING AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF MODEL THAT EXTENDS MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO ALL QUALIFIED PROVIDERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. WHEN WE HAVE SURPLUS FUNDS, THOSE FUNDS, COMBINED WITH OUR LOCAL FOUNDATION AND OTHER GRANTS OBTAINED THROUGH COMPETITIVE PROCESSES, ARE USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN PATIENT CARE AND QUALITY, AS EVIDENCED BY THE PURCHASE OF NEW AND NEEDED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT. WE ALSO HAVE CONTINUED INVESTMENTS TOWARDS A NEW ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD, AND WE REMAIN FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING THE GOALS OF FEDERALLY ESTABLISHED MEANINGFUL USE GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS. ADVOCACY OF THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTHCARE NEEDS ARE DONE LOCALLY BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SPEAKING WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS ON RELEVANT ISSUES THAT MAY AFFECT THE HOSPITAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S PUBLIC POLICY COUNCIL, AS WELL AS A MEMBER OF THE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S NETWORK ADEQUACY TASK FORCE, AND TELEMEDICINE TASK FORCE IN SUPPORT OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION AND STRATEGIC PLAN THAT EMPHASIZES ADVOCACY FOR INITIATIVES FOR COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATIONAL EFFORTS FOR IMPROVING THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE POPULATION AND CONTINUED READY ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR ALL. FINALLY, MINDFUL OF THE NEED FOR SUPPORT OF VARIOUS METHODS OF INSURANCE, WE ARE PROUD OF OUR PARTICIPATION IN SUCH GOVERNMENTALLY-SPONSORED HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND TRICARE, ALL OF WHICH HAVE AN INCREASED FOCUS ON THE PROVISION OF VALUED BASED SERVICES, TO INCLUDE AN INCREASED EMPHASIS ON PREVENTATIVE CARE SERVICES. SUCH SERVICES FOCUS ON THE EARLY DETECTION AND INTERVENTION(S) WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PREVENT OR DELAY THE HARMFUL ASPECTS MORE CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS, SUCH AS DIABETES AND CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.
PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATES WI
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