Salem Health West Valley

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2012 to Sep 30, 2013

Signed

Aug 7, 2014

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$23,579,241

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

West valley hospital provides healthcare to people in our community regardless of their ability to pay. In fy 2013, the cost of services provided as a community benefit totaled $1,733,000. This figure consisted of $1,103,066 in costs to provide charity care to individuals who cannot afford to pay and $629,938 in underpayment by medicaid as the amount paid was less than the cost to provide the services. West valley hospital does not pursue legal action for non-payment of bills against charity care patients who have demonstrated that they have neither sufficient income nor assets to meet their financial obligations.

Activity 3

West valley hospital actively participates in community health improvement services. In fy 2013, west valley hospital gave $114 thousand for unfunded or underfunded health services, including improving access to care through physician recruiting, community health education and prevention programs. The hospital has an active speakers bureau providing free health lectures to community groups. Health screenings, support groups and education classes are offered on an on-going basis. West valley hospital subsidizes the cost of providing services to the community at a financial loss in the amount of over $400 thousand. West valley hospital provides cash and in-kind donations to community programs, the largest of which is the connections van which provides transportation services to patients needing medical services.

Filer

EIN

43-1960221