Vanderbilt University

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

May 9, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$5,997,520,531

Major Activities

Activity 2

See Schedule O - Academic and Scientific ResearchAcademic and Scientific Research: Vanderbilt is an internationally recognized research university. A majority of Vanderbilt University's research funding is received from the federal government. Funding is also received from foundations, associations, corporations, and other sources. Vanderbilt University's researchers are at the forefront of posing innovative solutions to some of the most challenging questions facing the world today.For more information regarding research at Vanderbilt University, visit: http://www.research.vanderbilt.edu.

Activity 3

See Schedule O - Patient CarePatient Care: Vanderbilt University hospitals and clinics provide quality medical health care regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. Although reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of Vanderbilt University hospitals and clinics, it is recognized that not all individuals possess the ability to purchase essential medical services, and further that part of Vanderbilt's mission is to serve the community. Therefore, in keeping with Vanderbilt's commitment to serve all members of its community, free care and/or subsidized care, care provided to persons covered by governmental programs at below cost, and health activities and programs to support the community are provided where the need and/or an individual's inability to pay coexists. These activities include wellness programs, community education programs, special programs for the elderly, handicapped, medically underserved, and a variety of broad community support activities. Charity care is also provided through many reduced price services and free programs offered throughout the year based upon activities and services which Vanderbilt believes will serve a bona fide community health need. During the fiscal year, Vanderbilt serviced 53,818 inpatients and 1,839,952 emergency and outpatient clinic visits.Vanderbilt University Medical Center finished fiscal 2012 in the U.S. News and World Report annual rankings of America's Best Hospitals named, once again, among the nation's elite providers of health care services. This year, U.S. News unveiled new "Regions Recognitions" as part of its annual rankings. Vanderbilt University Medical Center was lauded as both the No. 1 hospital in Tennessee and No. 1 in the Metro Nashville area. Vanderbilt University Medical Center equaled an all-time best with 11 ranked specialties out of a possible 16 categories. Specialty programs ranking among the top 50 in their respective fields include; urology, nephrology, diabetes and endocrinology, ear, nose and throat, pulmonology, gastroenterology, cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and gynecology. In addition, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt was included among the nation's leaders in pediatric health care in the U.S. News & World report magazine's best children's hospital ranking. The hospital achieved rankings in a maximum 10 out of 10 specialties: Urology, neonatology, cardiology and heart surgery, gastroenterology, diabetes and endocrinology, orthopedics, pulmonology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, and cancer.Along with the various national rankings, there are several Vanderbilt University Medical Center programs unique to the Middle Tennessee region, which include:- The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, the only cancer center in Tennessee that conducts research and cares for both children and adults; it is one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States, and is also a member of The Elite National Comprehensive Cancer Network comprising the top 21 clinical cancer institutes in the country;- The only level 1 trauma center in Middle Tennessee;- A comprehensive regional adult and pediatric burn center;- Lifeflight, an integrated air and ground emergency patient transport system;- The Tennessee poison control center;- The only comprehensive solid organ transplant program in Tennessee; and- 19 specialty services with the Monroe Carell Jr. Chilren's Hospital, including a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a dedicated pediatric emergency department and pediatric trauma program.For more information regarding health care at Vanderbilt University, visit: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu.

Filer

EIN

62-0476822