Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

“The Bylaws were amended to report that the organization no longer has any members and to remove language regarding related membership rights, transfer of membership, action by members, and other related items for meetings. Changes also included some adjustments to officers, a change in the number of members on the Community Board, and elaboration on the qualifications for the members of the Community Board.”

“The Hospital Bylaws define its Board of Directors to be the same individuals who are members of the Stone Point Health Board of Directors.”

“The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall have sole authority to amend or repeal the Articles of Incorporation, subject to the additional approval of the Board of Directors of Stone Point Health. The Hospital does not have any Members.”

“This Form 990 including all supporting schedules was prepared by a public accounting firm, reviewed by the Corporate Finance Officer and Market Financial Officer, and shared by electronic communication with the Corporation's Board of Directors prior to filing.”

“During the first quarter of each year, the annual conflict of interest questionnaire is sent to board members, hospital corporate officers, key employees and department directors for completion and signature. The questionnaire is accompanied by a letter of explanation to illustrate examples of a conflict and to remind the recipient that if any perceived conflict should arise before the next annual questionnaire, he/she is to notify the market president or the System Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel immediately. The System Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel distributes, collects, and reviews for signatures the COIs for all applicable Corporate employees, stakeholders and the board. In addition, the Hospital's administration is responsible for keeping record to ensure all hospital-based individuals with director and above positions have submitted their COIs. The System Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel reviews all the disclosures on the board and Corporate employees' COIs. System Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel retains the COIs for all individuals. Further inquiries on any potential significant conflicts are made as needed. Conflicts are documented and reviewed with the Board.”

“The Adventist Health Board of Directors has established an Executive Compensation Committee to oversee the executive compensation program. This committee is composed of independent directors with no conflicts of interest. The committee performs the following functions: recommends a total compensation philosophy to the board; assures compliance with the board-approved philosophy; meets annually to review comparability data from outside consultants; recommends any adjustments to current executive compensation; evaluates executive performance against annual goals; recommends appropriate incentive awards to the board for approval; follows a diligent process that meets regulatory requirements for a rebuttable presumption of reasonableness; records committee deliberations and decisions in timely minutes; selects, engages and supervises any consultant hired to advise and provide comparability data. The board-approved executive compensation philosophy specifies that salary ranges will be established for hospital executives, with midpoints aligned with the 60th percentile of comparable system hospital data, and having a 40 percent spread from minimum to maximum.”

“The Hospital does not make its governing documents publicly available, beyond required filings of Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State. The Hospital does not make its Conflict of Interest Policy available upon request, but does file monthly/quarterly summary financial reports with the state health-planning agency.”

“Board compensation is for Adventist Health System/West Board of Directors only - not Hospital Board of Directors.”

“Adventist Health Mendocino Coast (AHMC) provides quality medical healthcare regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. AHMC is a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in the beautiful coastal town of Fort Bragg, California. As a 25-bed critical access hospital, AHMC is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the rural communities of Northern California. As part of a larger health system that spans 27 hospitals across three states, the Hospital is able to provide streamlined, patient-centered care while focusing on keeping services local whenever possible. AHMC is proud to be neighbors caring for neighbors, building a healthier future for the community together. Although reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of AHMC, the organization recognizes that not all individuals possess the ability to pay for essential medical services. Adventist Health's vision is to enhance the health of the communities where we live and serve by engaging our communities and our patients in a new definition of and partnership for personal community health. In keeping with this commitment to serve all members of the community, the following coverage will be considered when individuals who need health care cannot afford to pay: - Free care and/or subsidized care - Care to persons covered by governmental programs at/or below cost - Health/wellness activities and community education programs Not only does AHMC provide low-cost care to individuals covered by government programs, and those unable to afford healthcare, it also helps patients find and access private and governmental resources for healthcare benefits. AHMC recognizes below-cost reimbursement as charity and uncompensated care in meeting its mission to the entire community. The unreimbursed cost of providing care to these patients in 2024 was $950,128. The following Inpatient services were provided to all our patients: - 21,665 clinic visits - 872 discharges - 11,449 emergency room visits - 42 inpatient surgeries - 47,018 outpatient hospital visits - 607 outpatient surgeries - 4,458 patient days AHMC recognizes it has an obligation to provide human services above and beyond its role as a healing facility. Schedule H provides more details on the tangible ways in which the organization is fulfilling its mission. The total unreimbursed cost of these community benefits in 2024 was $4,632,342. Adventist Health's mission statement of living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope is coupled with a vision to transform the health experience of our communities through collaborative programs, community investments and community outreach. We are inspired by the healing ministry, as represented by the life of Jesus Christ, and believe we are called to live out our mission intentionally in the communities we serve. In the small towns, suburbs, and inner cities we serve, we continue our journey to provide quality healthcare until every person made in God's image has experienced the best health today, hope for tomorrow, and God's love that endures forever. Websites for our community benefit information: https://www.adventisthealth.org/about-us/community-benefit/”

“Physician professional fees: Program service expenses 11,072,577. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,072,577. Contract labor: Program service expenses 4,504,417. Management and general expenses 703,139. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,207,556. Repairs and maintenance: Program service expenses 923,812. Management and general expenses 15,435. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 939,247. Purchased medical services: Program service expenses 425,927. Management and general expenses 44,975. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 470,902. Other medical professional fees: Program service expenses 1,049,024. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,049,024. All other purchased services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 523,173. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 523,173. Consulting and other management fees: Program service expenses 185,924. Management and general expenses 204,458. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 390,382. Other non-medical professional fees: Program service expenses 32,760. Management and general expenses 40,774. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,534.”

“Prior period adjustments were a result of cash balance correction and clean up books due to prior period activities including debt service, capital expenditures, and other items.”