Black River Memorial Hospital Inc

“Membership of Black River Memorial Hospital, Inc. consists of two classes, individual and group as follows: Individual membership-Any adult residing within the geographical area of Jackson County and adjoining counties who contributed the sum of twenty dollars or more to the 1965 campaign for construction of the hospital building shall be entitled to life membership as long as he or she resides within the geographical area of Jackson County and adjoining counties. A family contribution, or one by either spouse individually, entitles both husband and wife to individual membership in the corporation. Group membership-Any community group such as a church, religious association, fraternal organization, charitable organization, veterans organization, civic club, business organization, or corporation within the geographical area of Jackson County and adjoining counties which has contributed the sum of twenty dollars or more to the 1965 campaign for the construction of the hospital building shall be entitled to life membership as long as the organization is in existence. Such organizations shall designate annually, in writing, one person to act on its behalf at meetings of Members. Membership shall terminate if the Member relinquishes membership or if the Member ceases to exist. Any adult residing or organization existing within the geographical area of Jackson County and adjoining counties who did not contribute to the 1965 campaign for the hospital building may become a life member as provided above by contributing twenty dollars or more to the corporation. Except as of June 1, 2001, a family contribution, or one by either spouse individually, no longer entitles both husband and wife to individual memberships in Black River Memorial Hospital, Inc.”

“The Members shall elect members of the Board of Directors. Each member is entitled to one vote, and each group member shall, before the start of the meeting, designate in writing to the Secretary of the corporation the person entitled to vote for the group member.”

“The members of Black River Memorial Hospital, Inc. have the authority to vote on all matters presented by the Board of Directors.”

“The board of directors of black river memorial hospital, inc. received a copy of the 990 for review prior to the filing of their return. Members of the board were also allowed to have a comment period to communicate any requested changes to the Chief Financial Officer of the Hospital and, if any changes are made, the board reviews an updated final copy prior to filing the return with the IRS. The hospital's Chief Financial Officer also reviewed the return in detail prior to its submission to the Internal Revenue Service.”

“Conflicts of interest are reviewed annually by the board of directors. Any issues which may arise are discussed and handled appropriately. Any member of the board of directors with noted conflicts are asked to abstain from voting on any potential conflicted issues. A similar process is used by the board of directors for the review of conflicts of interest with the chief executive officer and Chief Financial Officer of the hospital.”

“The compensation of the chief executive officer is reviewed by the board of directors annually considering compensation levels at similar situated organizations (Typically not-for-profit health care organizations in the same revenue category). The compensation of administrative level employees is approved by the CEO and reviewed by the board of directors.”

“Black River Memorial Hospital, Inc.'s governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Summarized financial statement data is also available through the Wisconsin Hospital Association's website and the hospital's annual report, which is published on the hospital's website.”

“Black river memorial hospital, inc. Opened b-home services and supplies retail store to help provide patients with needed medical supplies, equipment, and services locally.”

“Anesthesiology Fees: Program service expenses 25,908. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,908. Radiology Fees: Program service expenses 994,409. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 994,409. Emergency Room Fees: Program service expenses 94,520. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 94,520. Laboratory Services: Program service expenses 185,248. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 185,248. MRI/CT/Nuclear Med Services: Program service expenses 575,084. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 575,084. Other: Program service expenses 3,499,924. Management and general expenses 706,338. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,206,262.”

“Black river memorial hospital, inc.'s board of directors assumes responsibility for the audit of its financial statements and the board of directors meets with independent accountant following the audit each year to review the financial statements. Members of the board of directors also have the contact information of the independent accountant and are encouraged to contact the accountants during the year when questions arise. There has been no change to these procedures during the past year.”