Palmer Lutheran Health Center Inc

“The articles of incorporation of palmer lutheran health center provide for one member of the corporation. The sole corporate member of palmer lutheran health center is gundersen lutheran health system, inc.”

“As the sole corporate member and under terms of the affiliation agreement, gundersen lutheran health system, inc. May appoint, remove, or elect certain officers and/or members of the board of directors of palmer lutheran health center. Gundersen lutheran health system inc. May appoint four members to the board of directors of palmer lutheran health center.”

“The sole member, gundersen lutheran health system, inc., has the following reserve rights of approval: the incurrence of debt (other than debt incurred for the acquisition of goods that are acquired in the ordinary course of business or debt included in the approved budgets) and the grant of any security interests, place any encumbrances, enter into any covenants, and direct execution of any documents and the taking of any actions necessary or appropriate in connection with the incurrence of such debt; and the annual operating budget and capital expenditures.”

“The cfo and president/ceo review the 990 before it is filed. The entire board of directors receives a copy of the 990 after it is filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy is required to be signed annually by officers, directors and key employees. The signed policies are then reviewed by palmer lutheran health center's compliance committee to determine if there is a deemed conflict of interest. Board members are not allowed to vote on areas where there is a conflict.”

“The ceo, other officers and key employees wages are set by the compensation committee at gundersen health system. Industry data is utilized to set the wage scales utilized to set these wages.”

“The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The audited financial statements are also attached to the form 990.”

“In march 2024, we began performing orthopedic surgeries, including total joint replacements.”

“Surgery services: program service expenses 288,911. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 288,911. Emergency room purchased services: program service expenses 40,818. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 40,818. Lab services: program service expenses 539,413. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 539,413. Physical therapy: program service expenses 1,444,050. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,444,050. Home health services: program service expenses 282,989. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 282,989. Other professional services: program service expenses 2,961,591. Management and general expenses 331,575. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,293,166. Pharmacy services: program service expenses 322,250. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 322,250.”

“Change in interest in net assets of foundation 78,574.”