Norton Healthcare Inc

“he Executive Committee shall possess and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Trustees in the management and direction of the business and affairs of the Corporation. However, the Executive Committee does not possess the authority to do the following: a) fill vacancies on the Board; b) change the membership of the Executive Committee; c) make decisions to merge, liquidate, or otherwise make decisions outside of the normal course of business; d) make final determinations of long-term policy; e)hire or fire the Chief Executive Officer; and f)amend the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws”

“James Frazier, Steve Heilman, Douglas Winkelhake - Business relationship, Russell F. Cox, Michael W. Gough, Robert B. Azar, ADAM D. KEMPF (Officers, Norton Enterprise, Inc.) - Business relationship”

“At the October 2025 Norton Healthcare, Inc. (NHC) Finance Committee meeting and at the October 2025 NHC Board of Trustees meeting, the Forms 990 and Supplemental Schedules were discussed and Committee Members and Trustees had an opportunity to ask questions. Coinciding with the Finance Committee meeting, electronic copies of the Forms 990 and Supplemental Schedules were made available to all members of the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees through the Director's Portal site, prior to the filing with the IRS. NHC is the parent of Community Medical Associates, Inc., Norton Hospitals, Inc., Norton Properties, Inc., Norton Healthcare Foundation, Inc., The Children's Hospital Foundation, Inc., Norton King's Daughters' Health, Inc., and Norton Healthcare-Indiana, Inc.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by annually distributing a questionnaire that requires officers, trustees, and key employees to disclose interests that may give rise to conflicts. If a conflict arises, the policy provides procedures for addressing conflicts to ensure decisions are made in the best interest of the organization.”

“Please see explanation provided for Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b.”

“The organization takes all necessary steps to ensure that compensation for all officers, directors and key employees is reasonable and appropriate for the services provided to the organization. The organization provides a total compensation package that is on par with compensation provided by similar organizations and which conforms to the policies and guidelines set out by the Board of Trustees. Norton Healthcare, Inc. (NHC) engages an outside independent compensation consultant, Gallagher, to provide comparability data, including review of other health systems and hospital organizations that have filed Form 990s, for NHC's officers and key employees on total compensation for similar positions at health systems and hospital organizations similar in size, scope of services, and circumstances. In addition, the organization participates in third party surveys which provide aggregate, comparative compensation data for officers and key employees in similar positions at similar organizations. Gallagher consultants presented and discussed this comparability data in 2023 for the 2024 compensation review and met in 2024 for the 2025 compensation review with the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees (Board). The Committee reviewed the executive compensation and benefits program, determined total compensation for the CEO, and approved compensation for other officers and key employees. The Committee reviewed NHC's variable compensation program and determined appropriate awards for performance relative to goals set for the year. After the Committee determined appropriate compensation and benefits for officers and key employees, the Board approved their total compensation.”

“Consolidated financial statements are available here: https://nortonhealthcare.com/about-us/financial-information/. Governing documents and conflicts of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to internal revenue code (irc) section 6104. These documents are not available to the public. The form 990 tax return is available for public inspection upon request.”

“Norton Healthcare, Inc. (NHC) and Affiliates (Norton Hospitals, Inc., Community Medical Associates, Inc., Norton Properties, Inc., Norton Healthcare Foundation, Inc., The Children's Hospital Foundation, Inc., Norton King's Daughters' Health, Inc., and Norton Healthcare-Indiana, Inc.) encourages and facilitates Board member attendance at educational programs and conferences on subjects relevant to NHC. NHC's travel policy for Board of Trustees provides that for each Trustee that attends at least one out of town educational conference, a lump sum stipend will be paid to cover unreimbursed travel expense and other miscellaneous expenses associated with conference preparation, attendance or follow up. In compliance with IRS Regulations, NHC provides a Form 1099 to any Trustee that receives a stipend. These amounts have been reported in Part VII on the Form 990 as reportable compensation to the Trustee receiving stipends in 2024.”

“CREDIT CARD REBATE - Total Revenue: 1809283, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 1809283, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY FUND - Total Revenue: 146146, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 146146, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - Total Revenue: 3505413, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 3186291, Unrelated Business Revenue: 319122, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;”

“In 2024, Norton Healthcare, through its affiliates, Norton Hospitals Inc. and Norton Healthcare - Indiana Inc., had a total of 2,254 licensed beds: Norton Audubon Hospital, 432 beds; Norton Brownsboro Hospital, 197 beds; Norton Children's Hospital, 300 beds; Norton Hospital, 585 beds; Norton West Louisville Hospital, 20 beds; Norton Women's & Children's Hospital, 373 beds; Norton Kings' Daughters' Health, 86 beds; Norton Clark Hospital, 236 beds; Norton Scott Hospital, 25 beds. These nine hospitals operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Norton Pharmacies PLLC, a disregarded entity of Norton Healthcare Inc., operates five retail pharmacies and one specialty pharmacy that dispense medications for the convenience of Norton Healthcare's patients and employees. In 2024, Norton Healthcare, through its affiliate, Community Medical Associates Inc., had approximately 3.7 million patient encounters. Norton Healthcare's hospitals, diagnostic centers and Norton Cancer Institute served 82,503 inpatients and 916,733 outpatients, and saw 335,785 emergency department patients. In addition, Norton Healthcare hospitals' operating rooms cared for 19,157 inpatient surgical patients and 48,059 outpatient surgical patients. Additionally, 9,439 babies were delivered at Norton Healthcare birthing facilities. Norton Healthcare's commitment to the community Norton Healthcare is committed to improving the health of our community and provides funding for a wide array of lifesaving and life-enhancing services that benefit the communities we serve. In 2024, under its charity care program, Norton Healthcare provided free care to 11,860 patients at a cost of $15.7 million. Norton Healthcare also grants a discount from billed charges to any patients who have no access to private health insurance or do not qualify for government assistance or charity care. Under this program, 17,715 patients were provided care at discounted rates. Another contribution to the community was educational support of $98.3 million, primarily to the University of Louisville (UofL) School of Medicine. Community health improvement services totaled $49.7 million, and contributions to community groups were $2.2 million. Norton Healthcare employees donated more than 231,000 hours of community service, a benefit valued at more than $1.6 million in salaries. In addition, many employees self-reported personal volunteer activities. Contributions to the community Norton Healthcare employees and physicians gave $807,239.90 in the 2024-2025 Combined Giving Campaign to help support nonprofit organizations that also are committed to improving the health and well-being of community residents. Supported organizations include WHAS Crusade for Children, Metro United Way, Fund for the Arts, and our own Norton Children's Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation. In 2024, 115 employees helped "raise the roof" on Norton Healthcare's 19th Habitat for Humanity home at 765 John Little St. in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2024, an estimated 1,250 Norton Healthcare employees donated time and funds to plan, purchase and deliver gifts, food and clothing for the Caring Tree program. The program assisted 745 employees and their 1,609 children by providing for their families at Christmas. Norton West Louisville Hospital expanded service in the metro Louisville area. Between Nov. 11, 2024, and December 31, 2025, there were 2,574 emergency department visits. Between Nov. 11, 2024, and December 31, 2024, there were 62 patients admitted to the hospital and 29 outpatient surgeries performed. Belonging & Health Equity Norton Healthcare supports, advises and advocates for our patients, and employees to create a more inclusive environment that reflects our mission, vision, and values. By focusing on psychological safety, intersectionality, and diversity of thought, Norton strives to create an atmosphere where our patients staffs' authenticity is accepted regardless of a person's: * Age * Disability * Gender iden”

“Norton Healthcare Institute for Education & Development provides inclusive, forward-thinking learning experiences to enhance both the professional and personal growth of employees and students. With programming that spans from clinical onboarding to executive leadership, the institute ensures team members at every level are equipped to succeed. The institute is structured across six centers, each contributing to Norton Healthcare's strategic priorities around workforce development, clinical readiness and retention. Centers: 1. Center for Allied Health Education - Develops and delivers onboarding, clinical skills training and continuing education for systemwide allied health professionals across diagnostics, respiratory therapy, imaging, pharmacy, lab, and other key services 2. Center for System Nursing & Ancillary Education - Centralizes clinical onboarding and competency education for bedside nurses, nursing support staff and ancillary clinical roles to ensure consistency, quality and clinical preparedness across all facilities 3. Center for Professional Growth - Oversees all leadership development programming, from front-line leader training to the Norton Healthcare Executive Fellowship. Offers tailored tracks, mentoring and coaching to promote internal career mobility and succession planning 4. Center for eLearning & Clinical Documentation Support - Develops and deploys system wide digital learning assets, hybrid education modules and electronic medical record support resources. This team ensures access, usability and consistency in online learning delivery 5. Center for Nurse Residency & Clinical Advancement - Manages the transition-to-practice program for new registered nurses and oversees the clinical ladder program to recognize, retain and develop experienced nurses through professional advancement pathways 6. Center for Nursing Practice - Focusesd on student role development; this center leads: * Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program - This is a 12- to 18-month hybrid experience that develops students across culture, clinical and confidence tiers. * Student healthcare assistant role - For students in health care disciplines, this employment pathway provides flexible, competency-based clinical exposure across 13 disciplines, directly supporting Norton Healthcare's staffing needs. Norton Faith & Health Ministries Norton Faith & Health Ministries partners with faith communities to weave together health and wellness promotion with intentional care of the spirit. Mentoring, educational resources and networking opportunities are provided to assist health ministry coordinators and faith community nurses in their ministry. In 2024, the department engaged in 163 events with faith partners. Initiatives included: * Promoting whole-person health and wellness, providing health education tools, offering health screenings and providing one-on-one health ministry mentoring * Coordinating an annual faith leader conference * Sponsoring health ministry networking programs on Social Security and crimes against older adults, as well as holding a special remembrance lunch for faith partners * Partnering with the Kentucky Heart Disease Stroke Prevention Task Force to provide cardiovascular assessments, risk-reduction information and education on the blood pressure awareness program The department continued to serve as a trusted source for health and wellness information by coordinating subject matter experts and speakers for a variety of health topics. It also distributed electronic correspondence to a network of health ministries, Norton Healthcare employees and more. Pastoral care department The pastoral care department provides spiritual, religious and emotional care and support for patients, families and staff throughout the system, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chaplains made more than 33,000 visits to patients and their families in 2024. Chaplains care for people regardless of their religious or spiritual background or beliefs and”

“Norton Women's Care Norton Women's Care offers a complete range of services with an emphasis on caring for the whole person - mind, body and spirit. Services focus on the health and wellness at all stages of life - adolescence, prepregnancy, pregnancy, motherhood, midlife and beyond. More patients choose Norton Women's Care at Norton Hospital and Norton Women's & Children's Hospital to deliver their babies than any other facility in the region. Specialty services include full gynecologic care; a pelvic health program; obstetrics, including high-risk pregnancy care; cardio-obstetrics; support from certified nurse midwives and doulas; newborn care with access to Level III and IV neonatal intensive care units; cancer prevention and treatment, including a comprehensive breast health program; a dedicated women's heart and vascular care, education and support program; a bone health program addressing osteoporosis, rheumatology and prevention of other orthopedic diseases; and Norton Women's Mental Health Services for evaluation and treatment of issues including depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, infertility and menopause. Norton Women's Care also offers a variety of educational wellness programs through the Marshall Women's Health & Education Center on the Norton Healthcare - St. Matthews campus. More information is available at NortonWomensCare.com. In 2024, Norton Women's Care birthing facilities at Norton Hospital, Norton Women's & Children's Hospital and Norton Kings' Daughters' Health provided care and medical services for 9,439 deliveries. In 2023, Norton Women's Care was recognized as High Performing in Adult Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. Norton Prevention & Wellness Norton Prevention & Wellness is supported in part by the Norton Healthcare Foundation, which raises funds exclusively for Norton Healthcare's adult-service hospitals and services. In 2024, Norton Prevention & Wellness staff provided preventive screenings aboard the Norton Prevention & Wellness Mobile Prevention Center in collaboration with various community partners. Mammograms and wellness exams, including cervical cancer screenings, were provided to several women. Of those, over 10% had not been screened in the past five years and some had never had a mammogram. Of the over 100 Mobile Prevention Center events, over half took place in underserved communities, and over 50% of patients came from medically underserved areas. Education on cardiovascular health, effects of smoking, prostate health, breast health and women's health, colon health and more was provided to numerous community members at various events, such as health fairs and presentations. If eligible and interested, participants were offered referrals for a colonoscopy or given an at-home testing kit that they could mail to the lab and later receive their results. Colonoscopy referrals were made for patients, and several people received at-home testing kits. To help eliminate barriers to care, Norton Prevention & Wellness implemented a dedicated phone number, (502) 446-9355 (WELL), that links eligible patients to colonoscopy scheduling or requesting of in-home tests. In collaboration with many community partners, staff provided health screenings (blood pressure, body mass index, glucose and cholesterol levels) for numerous participants in multiple locations throughout Jefferson County and surrounding counties, including in Southern Indiana. A1C level screening is now available for participants with abnormal glucose levels. Each participant received education on healthy lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise. Norton Prevention & Wellness conducted American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking classes in 2024. Nearly half of the attendees reported being tobacco-free. In 2024, Norton Prevention & Wellness offered Hands-Only CPR classes in the community in collaboration with community partners. * Norton Prevention & Wellness was the primary coordinato”

“Norton Neuroscience Institute Established in early 2009, Norton Neuroscience Institute is the region's leading provider of neurologic care. The multidisciplinary comprehensive program has more than 120 subspecialty fellowship-trained neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuropsychologists and advanced practice providers. These specialists are trained to provide patients and their families with advanced treatment for complex neurologic disorders, including ALS; aneurysms; brain tumors; epilepsy; headache and concussion; memory and dementia disorders; movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease; multiple sclerosis; pediatric neurosurgery; spinal injuries and disorders; stroke; and more. Patients also have access to Norton Neuroscience Institute Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation, which offers advanced technology and specialized services in one location. Norton Neuroscience Institute provides leadership for a regional stroke care network. Four of Norton Healthcare's adult-service hospitals in Louisville are certified by DNV, with Norton Brownsboro Hospital designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, representing the highest level of stroke care. In addition, Norton Hospital and Norton Brownsboro Hospital received 2024 American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines - Stroke designations. Norton Brownsboro Hospital received Gold Plus designation, the highest possible award. Norton Neuroscience Institute is a leader in the region for providing innovative surgery technology, such as NeuroPace, NeuroBlate, focused ultrasound and ROSA (a robotic surgical assistant) and leading-edge treatment for brain tumors, including TruBeam and Optune therapies. As part of the comprehensive care provided by Norton Neuroscience Institute, patients and their families have access to support resources to manage their diagnoses through two Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers. The resource centers offer dedicated patient navigators, support groups, exercise programs and extensive educational resources. Norton Community Medical Associates With more than 50 locations across Louisville, Southern Indiana and surrounding areas, Norton Community Medical Associates provides trusted primary care for adults and children with a focus on prevention, wellness and personalized support. Experienced providers partner with patients to manage both short- and long-term health needs, offering services such as annual physicals, vaccines, full-body checkups, treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, and care coordination for chronic conditions. Patients also benefit from integrated mental health support through Norton Behavioral Medicine, access to specialists at Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, nutrition and weight loss guidance, and on-site lab work and diagnostic testing. In addition to individualized care, our providers are active in promoting community wellness through medical screenings, education and outreach programs that support early intervention and healthier communities. Norton Research Institute Norton Healthcare guides one of the largest portfolios of clinical research of any community health care system in the United States. Originally opened in 2001 as Norton Healthcare Research Office, Norton Research Institute is dedicated to conducting high-quality, cutting-edge research that brings new treatments to those who need it most. The institute supports Norton Healthcare's community's medical providers who are at the leading edge of advancements and discoveries. Norton Research Institute includes over 300 clinical research professionals providing support for active studies, including translational research, device studies, health outcome studies, biorepository and bench lab research, data collection and Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials. Our portfolio of 750 studies stretches over more than 30 specialties across the spectrum of adult and pediatric care. Norton Research Institute is focused on conducting research in a manner that protect”

“Norton healthcare, inc. (nhc), ein 61-1028725 is the common paying agent for nhc, norton hospitals, inc., community medical associates, inc., norton properties, inc., norton healthcare foundation, inc. And the children's hospital foundation inc. Therefore, all vendors, including independent contractors, are paid and reported by nhc. On behalf of these named entities. For purposes of part v, line 1, the number of 1099s reported and filed for 2024 by nhc was 1,659. Nhc has 113 independent contractors exceeding $100,000 for 2024. Nhc, the common paying agent, reported 1,659 vendors on form 1096 for 2024.”

“NORTON HEALTHCARE INC., AS THE COMMON PAYING AGENT, FILED FOUR FORM W-2Gs ON BEHALF OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. AND FILED TWO FORM W-2G ON BEHALF OF NORTON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC in 2024.”

“Norton healthcare, inc. (nhc), ein 61-1028725 is the common paying agent for nhc and all affiliates. Nhc requires that all vendors provide an accurate taxpayer identification number on a form w-9, as required by law, prior to assurance of any payment.”

“Norton healthcare, inc. (nhc) ein 61-1028725 is the common paying agent for norton hospitals, inc., norton properties, inc., community medical associates, inc., norton healthcare foundation, inc., norton king's daughters' hospital, norton healthcare - indiana, inc., and the children's hospital foundation, inc. Therefore, all applicable irs tax compliance filings are reported by nhc. On behalf of these named entities. Nhc has approximately 5,716 employees. Nhc, the common paying agent, reported ___ employees on form w-3 for 2024.”

“Credit Card Fees - Total Expense: 3227396, Program Service Expense: 2743287, Management and General Expenses: 484109, Fundraising Expenses: ; Bank Fees - Total Expense: 1265899, Program Service Expense: 1076014, Management and General Expenses: 189885, Fundraising Expenses: ; Other Purchased Services - Total Expense: 99687937, Program Service Expense: 84734746, Management and General Expenses: 14953191, Fundraising Expenses: ;”

“SWAP MARK TO MARKET ADJUSTMENT - 1152907; CHANGE IN MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY - 6979451; CHANGE IN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST - -2409603; OTHER - -707646; Total - 5015109;”

“In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07 Compensation -Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (ASU 2017-07), which changes how employers that sponsor defined benefit pension present the net periodic benefit cost in the statement of operations. ASU 2017-07 requires employers to present the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in the same statement of operations line items as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. Employers are to present the other components of net periodic benefit cost separately from the line item that includes the service cost and outside of any subtotal of operating income, if one is presented. Employers will have to disclose the lines used to present the other components of net periodic benefit cost, if the components are not presented separately in the statement of operations. The corporation elected to adopt the provisions of ASU 2017-07 as of January 1, 2017. The non-contribution defined benefit pension plan was frozen effective January 1, 2010. As a result no service cost was incurred during the year ended December 31, 2024. The other components of net periodic pension cost was $2.4 million for year ended December 31, 2024.”