Plains Hospital Corporation

“A copy of the 990 is provided to management who reviews the form, schedules and related attachments. Any comments or questions are addressed with the preparer and a final draft is presented to the board of directors who then approve the 990. Once management is satisfied with the 990, the ceo signs the form 8879-te authorizing the preparer to e-file the return.”

“The hospital maintains a comprehensive organizational integrity (coi) program. All employees are required to read and sign the standards of conduct document that includes an extensive coi policy. The organizational integrity officer presents the importance of compliance and integrity in all aspects of the business to all new employees and during annual in- service. Additionally, the organization utilizes the services of an anonymous reporting service to further seek reports on coi and other compliance issues. Potential compliance violations, including coi, are promptly investigated. The compliance committee meets at least quarterly to review various areas of the organization for potential compliance violations. Board members and senior managers are required to sign coi statements annually. Board members, executive management, physicians, and volunteer leaders are covered under the coi policy. If present, potential conflicts of interest are determined by senior management, the hospital's integrity office, and the board. Actual conflicts are reviewed by senior management and the integrity officer. If a conflict is determined to exist, persons determined to have a conflict of interest are excused from participation in actions where the conflict lies.”

“The hospital primarily uses the montana hospital association's annual wage survey to review salary comparability to similar organizations in the state of montana. The hospital also uses resources such as medical group management association (for provider compensation information), industry surveys & publications, and consultations with other organizations and providers. The board has full determination of the ceo's compensation. Decisions are made by those without conflict and the decisions are documented.”

“See form 990, part vi, line 15a.”

“The hospital's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are not available to the public.”

“The hospital continued its work with the cvs rural aco and experienced success through care coordination and focused quality improvement efforts in pursuit of medicare shared savings. The hospital provides care to persons covered by governmental programs at below cost and to individuals who are unable to pay. The unreimbursed value of providing care to these patients includes charity care listed on form 990, page 2, as well as 8,578,702 for medicare, 2,813,256 for medicaid, and 4,247,863 for other third party payors for the year.”

“Provider professional fees 3,469,366 1,341,495 99”