Good Shepherd Health Care System

“The following board members of gshcs are also board members of good shepherd community health foundation, a related organization: tom wamsley, bill elfering, and lisa mittlesdorf.”

“See above business relationship”

“A copy of the 990 is provided to the cfo and controller who review 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-eo authorizing the preparer to e-file the return.”

“All officers, directors, and key employees with conflicts are expected to disclose conflicts of interest on a voluntary basis and refrain from discussion and/or voting on related matters as necessary. These disclosures are reviewed and determined to exist or not to exist by the board of directors.”

“The ceos compensation is approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors based on survey information. This process is completed annually in the month of october. The compensation of other officers or key employees is determined by the ceo based on survey information. This process is completed annually on the anniversary date of the individuals hire date.”

“See form 990, part vi, line 15a above.”

“The hospital makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Part iii, line 4a - first accomplishment continuation although reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operations and stability of gshcs, not all individuals have the ability to purchase essential medical services. Gshcs provides care to persons covered by governmental programs at deeply discounted rates and to individuals who are unable to pay. The unreimbursed value of providing care to these patients was 5,720,135 written off as bad debt, and an additional 6,160,069 of direct charity care to our community. Recognizing our mission to the community, services were also provided to both medicare and medicaid patients. The unreimbursed value of providing care to these patients during the year was 53,280,580. The unreimbursed amounts are valued at charges foregone. Our emergency center is open around-the-clock to all community members, visitors, and travelers, without regard to one's ability to pay.”

“16,648,948 1,537,618 6,007”

“Gain on impairment 272,727 change in restricted net assets 31,752 total 304,479”