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
Great Plains of Republic Co Inc
 
Employer identification number

48-1226977
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
 
No
%
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.
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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) . . . 		    82,399   82,399 0.41 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     1,637,766 521,653 1,116,113 5.53 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .         0 0 %
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . . 0 0 1,720,165 521,653 1,198,512 5.94 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).     17,207   17,207 0.09 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .         0 0 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .         0 0 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .         0 0 %
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .     140   140 0 %
j Total. Other Benefits . . 0 0 17,347 0 17,347 0.09 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j . 0 0 1,737,512 521,653 1,215,859 6.02 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T 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         0 0 %
2 Economic development         0 0 %
3 Community support         0 0 %
4 Environmental improvements         0 0 %
5 Leadership development and
training for community members		         0 0 %
6 Coalition building         0 0 %
7 Community health improvement advocacy         0 0 %
8 Workforce development         0 0 %
9 Other         0 0 %
10 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 %
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
544,193
3
Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount and the rationale, if any, for including this portion of bad debt as community benefit. ......
3
 
4
Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes bad debt expense or the page number on which this footnote is contained in the attached financial statements.
Section B. Medicare
5
Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....
5
8,736,059
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
8,736,059
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
0
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 REPULIC COUNTY HOSPITAL
2420 G STREET
BELLEVILLE,KS66935
WWW.RPHOSPITAL.ORG
H079001 		X X     X   X     1
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
1
Name of hospital facility or 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): https://www.rphospital.org/docs/CHNA2022_RepublicCoKS_RCH_FINAL.pdf
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)
1
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
https://www.rphospital.org/
b
https://www.rphospital.org/
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Billing and Collections
1
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)
1
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 B, Line 5 Facility 1, 1 Facility 1, 1 - REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL. THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS WAS INITIATED AND CHAIRED JOINTLY BY REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL AND THE REPUBLIC COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ALL OF THE EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENTAL, CIVIC AND HEALTH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 6b Facility 1, 1 Facility 1, 1 - REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL. REPUBLIC COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 11 Facility 1, 1 Facility 1, 1 - REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IDENTIFIED NINE (9) SPECIFIC COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. TWO OF THOSE NINE NEEDS (HOUSING AND CHILDCARE) WERE NOT ADDRESSED DUE TO A LACK OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND/OR DEEMED OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF HOSPITAL MISSION OF CRITICAL OPPERATIONS. REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL (RCH) IS PROMOTING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION. RCH IS COLLABORATING WITH OTHER PROVIDERS IN THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION RESOURCES AND SUPPORTING THE REPUBLIC COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, REPUBLIC COUNTY RESOURCE COUNCIL AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS USD 109 AND 426 IN REPUBLIC COUNTY. RCH IS IMPROVING ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ACROSS MULTIPLE NEEDS AND POPULATIONS. THE HOSPITAL IS SUPPORTING THE REPUBLIC COUNTY RESOURCE COUNCIL IN KEEPING THE HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTORY CURRENT AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ADDITIONALLY, RCH IS WORKING WITH OTHER PROVIDERS TO ENHANCE AWARENESS FOR EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHILE ALSO WORKING TO ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE ATTENTION IN PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH PROGRAMMING SPECIFIC TO PATIENT POPULATIONS AND NEEDS AS OUTLINED IN THE RCH CHNA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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 BELLEVILLE MEDICAL CLINIC PA
2337 G STREET
BELLEVILLE,KS66935 		MEDICAL CLINIC
2 REPUBLIC COUNTY MEDICAL FAMILY PHYSICIAN
2337 G STREET
BELLEVILLE,KS66935 		MEDICAL CLINIC
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
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 2 Needs Assessment The Republic County Hospital (RCH) assesses the health care needs of the community it serves in an ongoing fashion. RCH strives to provide services that meet patient needs, and that the needs of the population served guide decisions about which services will be provided directly or through referral, consultation, contractual arrangements or other agreements. We determine these needs in a variety of ways. In 2022, a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted by VVV Consultants LLC. This assessment involved an extensive on-line survey and a town-hall meeting with community stakeholders (plus other extensive data collection) that addressed access to primary care health services, health insurance, travel distance for services, hospital services, county health department services and other county health related services. The survey identified the top nine community concerns, in which seven of the nine were identified as the top health concerns in Republic County. The results of this survey were shared with the public, community stakeholders and providers, and were used to address the perceived health related need in the identified areas. A copy of the results the CHNA and Implementation Strategy Plan now in Year 2 of 3 (starting 10/1/23-9/30/24), as approved by our governing body are available upon request and posted to our website, www.rphospital.org. An important component of the Hospital Mission and Vision is that of being a health resource to the community by advocating healthy behaviors, working in concert with other health care providers, promoting health services through education and by recruiting and retaining qualified health professionals. Services are also assessed through HCAHPS patient satisfaction survey processes. Board Meetings are open to the public and we have open communication with our patients and their physicians about the types and quality of services provided. Needs are also identified through community involvement and are brought to the hospital through the Patient and Family Advisory Council, which meets monthly.
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 3 Patient Education of Eligibility for Assistance. The Republic County Hospital has a written financial assistance/charity care policy and a credit policy that is included in the patient information brochure received by all inpatients and outpatient surgery patients. The credit policy is also posted on the Hospital's website, www.rphospital.org. In addition to other payment options the patient brochure, website and each billing statement sent to patients includes the statement "Republic County Hospital also offers a healthcare assistance program that provides medical care free, or at reduced rates, for patients who qualify based on income guidelines". The Hospital's Financial Counselor visits with private pay patients and patients with high deductibles to determine if they qualify for the Hospital charity care/financial assistance program. The hospital also employs a Social Services worker who consults and assists private pay or uninsured patients to determine if they qualify for assistance through the State Medicaid Program or other government programs. This employee is a member of the Republic County Resource Council. The Social Services worker will assist in completing the applications for medical assistance and act as a resource for other health related services.
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 4 Community Information Republic County Hospital is located in Belleville, Kansas and serves the residents of Republic County and surrounding area. The est. population of Republic County, by 2019 census, is 4,636 which is down 6.9% since 2010. The service area for the Hospital is Republic County and contiguous counties in Northcentral Kansas and Southcentral Nebraska. These Counties in Kansas are exclusively rural. Republic County has a population density of less than 8 people per square mile and 27.8% of the population is over the age of 65 years. The racial makeup of the county by 2019 census was 96.6% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latin American and .8% Black or African American. 5.9% of the population was under 5 years of age and the per capita income in the past 12 months (in 2029 dollars) is $24,647. Specifically, 12.2% of Republic County households are living in poverty with 8.7% of the population experiencing severe housing problems. Approximately 60% of hospital services are delivered to patients 65 years of age or older. Complete demographics and other information are available on the Hospital Website in the CHNA section.
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 5 Promotion of community health. Republic County Hospital participates in community building activities. The hospital is very active in community education on the benefits of immunizations for the prevention of influenza and pneumonia. We work with the County Health Department, Nursing Homes in the community and with local physicians and pharmacies to improve immunization rates. The hospital is very active in and is an integral part of our County Emergency Preparedness activities, currently 2 of our RCH staff sit on the LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) as appointed by the Commissioners of Republic County. The Hospital is an education provider for continuing education and in addition to other classes presents classes for CPR, ACLS, NRP and TNCC certifications. We work closely with area EMS in the delivery of emergency services. The hospital is an educational site for nursing students from the Cloud County Community College and we frequently have Medical Students in our facility for clinical clerkships and Family Practice Residents here for 4-6 week rural residencies. We are a clinical practice site for Medical Laboratory Technicians, Physician Assistant Students, various Allied Health Students and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Students. Republic County Hospital collaborates with and assists in leadership of the local North Central Kansas Health Care Foundation to support activities related to physician recruitment, scholarships and enhancements to the healthcare infrastructure in Republic County. We also partner with Nex Generation - Round Up for Youth, Inc. where high school and college students are matched for both work study opportunities during the school year and summer internships in healthcare related fields. The Chief Executive Officer participates as a Board Member of the Republic County Economic Development Corporation. The hospital sponsors and holds an annual community health fair to educate the community on current and ongoing health issues. The hospital also takes seriously its efforts at promoting the mental health for seniors in its community in partnership with the Senior Life Solutions program in Republic County. Republic County Hospital is a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and Level 4 Trauma rated facility. The Hospital provides 24-hour Emergency Room Care and financially subsidizes this service. The Hospital contracts with the local physicians and since the cost of the coverage far exceeds the income generated through the ER, we consider this to be a heavily subsidized service. The hospital participates in all government health care plans and is the only hospital in Republic County. We have an open medical staff currently with 3 MD's, 3 mid-level practitioners and 14 specialized clinicians providing services on our healthcare campus preventing the need for persons in our community to travel long distances for these specialty medical services. We promote community health through health fairs, public service announcements, classes through collaboration and support of various health education opportunities across the community we serve. The hospital works closely with a regional hospice provider in the provision Hospice services. The hospital also provides Diabetic Education, Women's Health Education, Childbirth Education, Lactation support and Alzheimer's/Dementia support to our patients, families and the community we serve.
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 6 Affiliated health care system Organization is affiliated with Great Plains Health Alliance, Inc. (GPHA), a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization which provides management services and operational, finance and accounting support to the Hospital. GPHA does not provide services directly to patients, but it does provide access to professionals that may not be affordable to independently structured critical access hospital. GPHA provides education and assistance in areas such as HIPAA, Medicare reimbursement, meaningful use requirements for computer system, etc. GPHA is an affiliation of Critical Access Hospitals in Kansas and Nebraska that provides networking opportunities with other rural hospitals, communities and other health care organizations. GPHA provides policies and guidance to its Critical Access facilities regarding financial assistance, conflicts of interest, corporate compliance and many other areas. GPHA also provides educational sessions for Board Members, Business Office Managers, Billers, Medical Records personnel, Clinicians, along with Department and Organization Leadership. GPHA is a vital link in allowing CAH hospitals to operate at a high quality within the cash constraints imposed by the Critical Access program.
Schedule H, Part I, Line 3c Eligibility criteria for free or discounted care THE ORGANIZATION USED THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ASSET LEVEL, MEDICAL INDIGENCY, INSURANCE STATUS, AND UNDERINSURANCE STATUS.
Schedule H, Part I, Line 7 Bad Debt Expense excluded from financial assistance calculation 544193
Schedule H, Part I, Line 7 Costing Methodology used to calculate financial assistance THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS CONTAINED IN THE TABLE OF PART I, LINE 7, OF SCHEDULE H, IS A COST TO CHARGE RATIO.
Schedule H, Part III, Line 2 Bad debt expense - methodology used to estimate amount HOSPITAL CHARGES THAT ARE NOT COLLECTED AND ARE NOT APPROVED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE CLASSIFIED AS BAD DEBTS FROM PATIENTS WHO WILL NOT PAY.
Schedule H, Part III, Line 3 Bad Debt Expense Methodology THE COSTING METHODOLOGY IS BASED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S MEDICARE COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY, WE HAVE NO REASONABLE BASIS FOR ESTIMATING THIS FIGURE. IF ELIGIBILITY IS KNOWN, THE AMOUNT WOULD FALL UNDER CHARITY CARE AND NOT BAD DEBT.
Schedule H, Part III, Line 4 Bad debt expense - financial statement footnote NOT APPLICABLE DUE TO ADOPTION OF ASC 606 REVENUE CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS.
Schedule H, Part III, Line 8 Community benefit & methodology for determining medicare costs THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNT ON LINE 6 IS A COST TO CHARGE RATIO.
Schedule H, Part III, Line 9b Collection practices for patients eligible for financial assistance ALL CHARITY CARE CHARGES NOT TO BE COLLECTED DUE TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COMPUTATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM COLLECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES. THESE ACCOUNTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE COLLECTION CYCLE.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16a FAP website 1 - REPULIC COUNTY HOSPITAL: Line 16a URL: https://www.rphospital.org/;
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16b FAP Application website 1 - REPULIC COUNTY HOSPITAL: Line 16b URL: https://www.rphospital.org/;
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16c FAP plain language summary website 1 - REPULIC COUNTY HOSPITAL: Line 16c URL: https://www.rphospital.org/;
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 7 State filing of community benefit report KS
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