2024-08-14T11:27:05-05:00 2023-09-30 390758449 WIPFLI LLP 1502 LONDON ROAD SUITE 200 DULUTH MN 55812 990 2023-01-01 390704510 TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC TRI- 7155384361 18601 LINCOLN STREET WHITEHALL WI 54773 KRISTY MILLERING FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR 7155384361 2024-08-14 1 0 MICHAEL J PETERSON CPA P01833529 2187224705 2024-08-13 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS JONI OLSON 18601 LINCOLN STREET WHITEHALL WI 54773 23063676 0 X WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/TRI-COUNTY X 1937 WI TOGETHER, WE INSPIRE YOUR BEST LIFE BY RELENTLESSLY CARING, LEARNING AND INNOVATING. 9 5 0 11 0 0 1676030 114229 27673392 22487951 156121 411417 47545 50079 29553088 23063676 0 0 0 0 13478804 11853677 0 0 0 13508486 14136430 26987290 25990107 2565798 -2926431 64126230 67183698 44027048 49954867 20099182 17228831 X TOGETHER, WE INSPIRE YOUR BEST LIFE BY RELENTLESSLY CARING, LEARNING AND INNOVATING. 0 0 16404032 0 21817984 TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. ("TRI-COUNTY") PROVIDES INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, AND EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED, AMONG OTHER MATTERS, TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE HEALTH OF LOW INCOME PATIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL AND PROVIDES INPATIENT ACUTE CARE AND SWING BED SERVICES, ALONG WITH AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, WHICH IS OPEN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PER DAY, AND OTHER OUTPATIENT SERVICES. VISITING SPECIALISTS FROM AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION, GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD., PERFORM OUTPATIENT GASTROENTEROLOGY, ORTHOPEDIC, AND OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES AT THE FACILITY AS WELL. TRI-COUNTY ALSO OPERATES AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, THREE RURAL HEALTH CLINICS, AND AN AMBULANCE SERVICE. TRI-COUNTY OPERATED A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY THROUGH JULY 12, 2023.THE CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL HAD 426 INPATIENT ACUTE DAYS, 132 RESPITE DAYS, 1865 SWING BED DAYS, 365 SURGICAL OPERATIONS, AND 5448 ER VISITS IN THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023.CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF TRI-COUNTY, CARE IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING PROVIDING SERVICES TO THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE EITHER UNDERINSURED OR CANNOT AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE RESOURCES. HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS UNDER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEDICAID HOSPITAL SERVICES, ARE ALSO CONSIDERED PART OF TRI-COUNTY'S BENEFIT PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY, SINCE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SUCH SERVICES ARE REIMBURSED AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CARE.PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA FOR CHARITY CARE, GENERALLY BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, ARE PROVIDED CARE AT A SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED RATE, DETERMINED BASED ON QUALIFYING CRITERIA AS DEFINED IN TRI-COUNTY'S CHARITY CARE POLICY, AND FROM APPLICATIONS COMPLETED BY PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE AMOUNT OF HOSPITAL AND CLINIC CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THIS POLICY DURING 2023 TOTALED $440,706. IN ADDITION, DISCOUNTS TO THE MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR HOSPITAL AND CLINIC SERVICES AMOUNTED TO $3,562,410.BENEFITS FOR SERVING THE COMMUNITY ALSO INCLUDE UNPAID COSTS OF TREATING THE ELDERLY, HEALTH SCREENINGS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH SEMINARS AND CLASSES, AND OTHER HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES. 832789 0 343240 TRI-COUNTY'S NURSING HOME PROVIDES LONG-TERM CARE AND SHORT-TERM REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MEDICAID NURSING HOME RESIDENTS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF TRI-COUNTY'S BENEFIT PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY, SINCE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SUCH SERVICES ARE REIMBURSED AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CARE. THE NURSING HOME OFFERS SKILLED NURSING CARE IN BOTH SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENT PROGRAMS. SOME OF THE SPECIALIZED CARE SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE IV THERAPY CARE, WOUND CARE, PAIN MANAGEMENT, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND SPEECH THERAPY AMONG MANY OTHER CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDED. THE NURSING HOME OPERATES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH TRANSITION FOR PATIENTS NEEDING EXTENDED REHABILITATION OR LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES. THE COORDINATION OF SERVICES IN THE COMBINED HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME FACILITIES ALSO ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO SHARE MANY DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES IN TRI-COUNTY'S CONTINUED EFFORT TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY AND LOW-COST CARE TO THE COMMUNITY. TRI-COUNTY PROVIDED 1,313 DAYS OF NURSING HOME RESIDENT CARE BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2023. INCLUDED IN THIS TOTAL WAS 887 DAYS FOR RESIDENTS COVERED UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.THIS PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED ON JULY 12, 2023. 362454 0 326727 TRI-COUNTY ALSO OPERATES AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY LOCATED DIRECTLY EAST ACROSS THE STREET OF TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL. THIS CARE IS PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS IN AN EFFORT BY TRI-COUNTY TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR PATIENTS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. SERVICES OFFERED AND PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEAL PREPARATION, LAUNDRY SERVICES, APARTMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES, DAILY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AMONG MANY SERVICE OFFERINGS. RESIDENTS OF THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO NURSING STAFF IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY PROVIDED BY TRI-COUNTY'S NURSING SERVICES STAFF. SOME OF THE RESIDENTS SERVED ARE LOW-INCOME PATIENTS, WHICH ARE SUBSIDIZED THROUGH THE WISCONSIN FAMILY CARE PROGRAM, WHICH OFTEN REIMBURSES TRI-COUNTY AT COST OR BELOW THE TRUE COST OF CARING FOR THESE RESIDENTS. DESPITE RECEIVING REIMBURSEMENT AT AMOUNTS BELOW COST, TRI-COUNTY CONTINUES THIS SERVICE AS IT FURTHERS IT'S MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY 17599275 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 5 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WI X JONI OLSON 7155384361 18601 LINCOLN STREET WHITEHALL WI 54773 X X SCOTT RATHGABER CEO-GHS 1.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 GERALD OETZEL CFO-GHS (THRU 08/23) 1.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE LITTLE CFO-GHS (BEG 08/23) 1.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 JONI OLSON ADMINISTRATOR 0.50 40.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTY MILLERING FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR 0.50 40.00 X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY BREIDENBACH MD TRUSTEE/CHIEF OF STAFF 0.50 40.00 X X 0 0 0 DENNIS STEPHENSON CHAIRPERSON 0.50 X X 0 0 0 BETH LISOWSKI VICE-CHAIRPERSON 0.50 X X 0 0 0 RON GUZA TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 KATHY KLOCK SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 VICKIE BAKALARS TRUSTEE 0.50 40.00 X 0 0 0 MARILU BINTZ MD TRUSTEE 0.50 40.00 X 0 0 0 MARLYS KOLSTAD TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 RANDY LUBAHN TRUSTEE 0.50 40.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5000 109229 114229 PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 621400 16884010 16884010 PHARMACY REVENUE 456110 4555701 4555701 NURSING HOME REVENUE 623000 343240 343240 ASSISTED LIVING REVENUE 623000 326727 326727 378273 378273 22487951 111453 111453 299964 0 299964 299964 299964 DIETARY 722514 50079 50079 50079 23063676 22487951 0 461496 X 9432403 8342253 1090150 312919 268594 44325 1412213 1227765 184448 696142 615712 80430 881145 16506 864639 1995 1995 28319 28319 4210893 3730158 480735 77028 2639 74389 299192 138237 160955 33212 22889 10323 378540 76394 302146 4769 4164 605 778 578 200 17042 17042 3866296 416065 3450231 63341 63341 MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQ 2909341 2396674 512667 PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS 858261 0 858261 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 147643 100427 47216 DIETARY FOOD EXPENSE 104800 102403 2397 253835 137817 116018 25990107 17599275 8390832 0 28807 22507 11670898 6786213 4769051 6000895 426197 419437 18599 53835 58089087 5310950 46183364 52778137 1029314 1122674 64126230 67183698 2088648 6301542 73785 88580 40000000 40000000 800316 468346 1064299 3096399 44027048 49954867 X 20099182 17228831 20099182 17228831 64126230 67183698 -2926431 56080 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5954 5954 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS (TRI-COUNTY) PAYS ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (AHA) AND THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (WHA). THESE DUES ARE PAID PRIMARILY TO ACCESS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND FOR STAFF TRAINING AND MATERIALS. THE AHA AND WHA HAVE NOTIFIED TRI-COUNTY THAT APPROXIMATELY $3,725 OF THE ANNUAL DUES WERE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE OVERALL HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT. TRI-COUNTY IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE RURAL WISCONSIN HEALTH COOPERATIVE (RWHC). EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PAYS MEMBERSHIP FEES TO THE RWHC. THE RWHC PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A NUMBER OF ITS MEMBER HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. SOME OF THE MANY SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBER HOSPITALS INCLUDE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS IN FINDING GRANT FUNDING FOR NEW PROGRAMS, LEGAL SERVICES, REIMBURSEMENT REVIEW SERVICES, ACCOUNTING ASSISTANCE, CONTRACTING FOR THERAPIST COVERAGE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES. AS A PART OF THESE SERVICES, RWHC ALSO PROVIDES AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT HEALTH CARE ISSUES IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE BETTER HEALTH CARE FOR HOSPITALS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN. ONE OF THESE EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDES A SMALL AMOUNT OF LOBBYING ON THE PART OF THE MEMBER HOSPITALS. THE RWHC DETERMINED THAT APPROXIMATELY $2,229 OF THE FEES PAID BY TRI-COUNTY IN 2023 RELATED TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 335236 335236 38199760 1886437 36313323 8598915 3424513 5174402 10955176 10955176 52778137 OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATION 14112 ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 355859 DUE TO RELATED PARTY 2726428 3096399 X PART X, LINE 2: THE SYSTEM HAS REVIEWED ITS TAX POSITIONS FOR ALL OPEN YEARS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT NO LIABILITIES EXIST FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE SYSTEM'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR 2018 AND PRIOR YEARS. 1 1 X 1 X 1 X 1 1 0 1 1 307445 307445 0.01180 3560896 1541946 2018950 0.07770 3868341 1541946 2326395 0.08950 5931 22 5909 0.00020 577412 326727 250685 0.00960 121409 121409 0.00470 704752 326749 378003 0.01450 4573093 1868695 2704398 0.10400 0 598739 299370 5902893 6007881 -104988 X 1 1 1 1 TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC 18601 LINCOLN STREET WHITEHALL WI 54773 WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/TRI-COUNTY 1019 X X X X TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC 1 0 0 1 X X X X X X X X X X 21 1 1 1 1 X SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION X HTTPS://WWW.GREATRIVERSUNITEDWAY.ORG/OUR-WORK/COMMUNITY-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT/ X 1 21 1 SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 0 1 X 200.000000000000 400.000000000000 X X X X X 1 1 X X X 1 X HTTP://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/PAY-MY-BILL/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/ X HTTP://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/PAY-MY-BILL/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/ X HTTP://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/PAY-MY-BILL/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE/ X X X X X X 1 X 0 X X X X 1 X 0 0 TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) DOES NOT DIRECTLY DESCRIBE THE EXISTING HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO RESPOND TO THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, AS THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED IN JOINT EFFORT WITH OTHER HOSPITALS LISTED IN QUESTION 4 BELOW. HOWEVER, GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS PREPARED AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY, AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE CHNA, WHICH SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBES THE EXISTING HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: DETAILS LISTED ON THE CHNA AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY-ASSESSMENT/ TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED IN JOINT EFFORT WITH THE FOLLOWING OTHER HOSPITALS:-GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER- MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LA CROSSE- MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - SPARTA- TOMAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- GUNDERSEN ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL- VERNON MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS CONDUCTED IN JOINT EFFORT WITH THE FOLLOWING OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:- GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY- OTTO BREMER FOUNDATION- LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION- LA CROSSE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- VERNON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- TREMPEALEAU COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- HOUSTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE CHNA NOTED AREAS OF NEED IN HEALTH, COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS. HEALTH AREAS INCLUDE CHRONIC DISEASE, MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE. GTCHC IS ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS BY COLLABORATING WITH SEVERAL LOCAL AGENCIES TO PROMOTE EXERCISE AND NUTRITION, BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS YOUTH RESILIENCE AND BULLYING. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH INCLUDE BLOOD PRESSURE BOOTHS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, A 5K RUN AND 3K RUN/WALK EVENT, AND THE SMARTEST LOSER PROGRAM. THE CHNA NOTED COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, VIOLENCE, AND ENVIRONMENT. PLANNED ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS INCLUDE HOSTING A FAMILY FUN NIGHT, PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL PARADES, AND HAVING A BOOTH AT THE DAIRY BREAKFAST. TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATION NEEDS OF ACADEMIC READINESS, YOUTH RESILIENCE, AND WORKFORCE READINESS, GTCHC PLANS TO HOST A HEALTH ACADEMY PROGRAM WITH WHITEHALL SCHOOLS AND A REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM. GTCHC SUPPORTS THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD PANTRY'S AND PROVIDING STABLE EMPLOYMENT FOR MANY PEOPLE. TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13H: A CATASTROPHIC CARE DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS WITH INCOME IN EXCESS OF 400% OF THE FPL, ASSETS BELOW 600% OF THE FPL, AND AN OUT-OF-POCKET LIABILITY TO GTC OF GREATER THAN 25% OF THE FAMILY'S INCOME. THE EFFECT OF THE DISCOUNT IS TO LIMIT THE PATIENT'S LIABILITY TO 25% OF THE FAMILY INCOME. TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: REFERENCE TO AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE "PATIENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES" DOCUMENT, WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO PATIENTS UPON ADMISSION. ALSO, THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS REFERENCED IN A LETTER SENT WITH EVERY SELF-PAY STATEMENT. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7A HTTP://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/TRI-COUNTY/COMMUNITY-ASSESSMENT-AND-PLAN PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10A HTTPS://WWW.GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITY-ASSESSMENT 5 1 - GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY WHITEHALL CLINIC 18606 ERVIN STREET WHITEHALL WI 54773 PROVIDER BASED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC 2 - TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME 18601 LINCOLN STREET WHITEHALL WI 54773 SKILLED NURSING FACILITY 3 - GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY BLAIR CLINIC 420 SOUTH PETERSON AVE BLAIR WI 54616 PROVIDER BASED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC 4 - GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY INDEPENDENCE CLINIC 35791 OSSEO ROAD INDEPENDENCE WI 54747 PROVIDER BASED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC 5 - SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING 18601 LINCOLN STREET WHITEHALL WI 54773 RESIDENTIAL CARE APARTMENT COMPLEX PART I, LINE 3C: CATASTROPHIC CARE ASSISTANCE:FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS WITH ANNUALIZED FAMILY INCOMES IN EXCESS OF 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, AND ASSETS OF LESS THAN THE EQUIVALENT OF 600% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS RESULTING FROM MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY GHS IN EXCESS OF 25% OF THE FAMILY INCOME.DISCOUNTED CARE:FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT PROVIDES A DISCOUNT, FOR ELIGIBLE MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY GHS, BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE, FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS, OR PATIENT GUARANTORS, WITH ANNUALIZED FAMILY INCOMES BETWEEN 200-400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AND ASSETS AT OR BELOW SIX TIMES THE FEDERAL. POVERTY LEVEL.1. FAMILY INCOME ABOVE 200% FPL BUT EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 225% FPL ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A 80% DISCOUNT ON THE PATIENT BALANCE DUE.2. FAMILY INCOME ABOVE 225% FPL BUT EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 250% FPL ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A 60% POLICY DISCOUNT ON THE PATIENT BALANCE DUE.3. FAMILY INCOME ABOVE 250% FPL BUT EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 275% FPL ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A 40% DISCOUNT ON THE PATIENT BALANCE DUE.4. FAMILY INCOME ABOVE 275% FPL BUT EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 400% FPL ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT ON THE PATIENT BALANCE DUE.FREE CARE:A 100% WAIVER OF PATIENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION FOR ELIGIBLE MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY GHS FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS, OR THEIR GUARANTORS, WITH ANNUALIZED FAMILY INCOMES AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FPL WITH ASSETS BELOW THE EQUIVALENT OF 600% OF THE FPL. UNINSURED DISCOUNT:PATIENTS WITH NO THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE WILL BE PROVIDED AN UNINSURED DISCOUNT, FOR ELIGIBLE SERVICES PROVIDED BY GHS UNDER THIS POLICY, AT THE TIME THAT THE UNDISCOUNTED CHARGES ARE RENDERED. SERVICES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:1. ELECTIVE PROCEDURES NOT MEDICALLY NECESSARY, AS WELL AS SERVICES TYPICALLY, NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE OR DEFINED BY MEDICARE OR OTHER HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AS NOT MEDICALLY NECESSARY.2. LASIK SURGERY, CHIROPRACTIC CARE, FERTILITY SERVICES, CONTACTS/GLASSES, COSMETIC SURGERY/PLASTIC SERVICES, HEARING AIDS, ORTHODONTICS, DENTAL SERVICES.3. SERVICES RECEIVED FROM CARE PROVIDERS NOT EMPLOYED BY GHS (E.G. PRIVATE AND/OR NON-GHS MEDICAL OR PHYSICIAN PROFESSIONALS, AMBULANCE TRANSPORT, ETC.). PATIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THESE PROVIDERS DIRECTLY TO INQUIRE INTO ANY AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE AND TO MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS. SEE APPENDIX 3 FOR FULL LISTING OF PROVIDERS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS POLICY.4. DEDUCTIBLES AND COINSURANCE ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS OUT-OF-NETWORK AS DEFINED BY THEIR INSURERS PART I, LINE 6A: TRI-COUNTY PREPARES A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT ANNUALLY AND FILES IT WITH THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (WHA). THE REPORT IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE WHA'S WEBSITE. PART I, LINE 7: THE COSTING METHOD USED ON FORM 990 IS BASED ON A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO, WHICH IS DEVELOPED BASED ON THE HOSPITAL'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES LESS THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS DIVIDED BY GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THIS COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO IS APPLIED AGAINST VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENSE CATEGORIES TO COMPUTE THE ESTIMATED COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE UNDER IRS SUGGESTED COSTING METHODS FOR THE FORM 990. PART I, LINE 7G: SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES AT GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS INCLUDE THE OPERATION OF A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (THE "NURSING HOME"), THE SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. THE NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES ARE OPERATED TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL CARE IN BOTH LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS. THE NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES RECEIVE A LARGE PORTION OF THEIR PROGRAM REVENUES FROM GOVERNMENT PAY SOURCES SUCH AS THE WISCONSIN MEDICAID AND FAMILY CARE PROGRAMS, WHICH OFTEN REIMBURSE THE NURSING HOME AT COSTS WELL BELOW THE COST OF PROVIDING CARE TO THE PATIENTS; HOWEVER, WITHOUT THIS PROGRAM, THESE RESIDENTS WOULD NEED TO TRAVEL TO FACILITIES OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMMUNITY TO FIND THE NEEDED MEDICAL SERVICES. (SEE ALSO PART III, LINES 4B AND 4C, FOR A FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF THE NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES PROVIDED.) PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS SUPPORTS MANY PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED AT NOMINAL CHARGE OR FREE TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO AN ANNUAL FITNESS RUN/WALK, SEMI-ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVES, MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP FOR SUFFERERS OF DYSPHAGIA, AND PERIODIC PRESENTATIONS ON NUTRITION EDUCATION. THE COST TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES IS OUTLINED IN THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS SCHEDULE. PART III, LINE 2: THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED ON FORM 990 IS BASED ON A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO, WHICH IS DEVELOPED BASED ON THE HOSPITAL'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES EXCLUDING THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT, DIVIDED BY GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THIS COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO IS APPLIED AGAINST THE TOTAL CHARGES THAT ARE WRITTEN OFF DURING THE YEAR TO ESTIMATE THE COST OF CARE OF PATIENTS WHO HAVE ACCOUNTS THAT ARE DEEMED TO BE BAD DEBTS TO THE HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL ALSO RECOGNIZES THAT IT ALSO PROVIDES A DISCOUNT TO SELF-PAY OR UNINSURED PATIENTS. THESE AMOUNTS ARE EXCLUDED FROM GROSS PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RATIO AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND APPROVED BY THE IRS FOR USE ON FORM 990. IF CONSIDERED, THESE ADDITIONAL WRITE-OFF AMOUNTS TO UNINSURED ACCOUNTS WOULD ALSO INCREASE THE ESTIMATED BAD DEBT EXPENSE AMOUNT ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS TO THE HOSPITAL. PART III, LINE 3: MANAGEMENT PROVIDES FOR PROBABLE UNCOLLECTIBLE AMOUNTS, PRIMARILY UNINSURED PATIENTS AND AMOUNTS PATIENTS ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR, THROUGH A CHARGE TO OPERATIONS AND A CREDIT TO A VALUATION ALLOWANCE BASED ON ITS ASSESSMENT OF HISTORICAL COLLECTION LIKELIHOOD AND THE CURRENT STATUS OF INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS. BALANCES THAT ARE STILL OUTSTANDING AFTER THE HOSPITAL HAS USED REASONABLE COLLECTION EFFORTS ARE WRITTEN OFF THROUGH A CHARGE TO THE VALUATION ALLOWANCE AND CREDIT TO ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. MANY TIMES PATIENTS DO NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIRED CHARITY CARE APPLICATION AND ARE TRANSFERRED TO COLLECTION SERVICES EVEN THOUGH THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES THIS INFORMATION TO ALL PATIENTS AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE APPLICATIONS. DUE TO NO RESPONSES FROM SOME PATIENTS, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BAD DEBTS COULD BE CONSIDERED AS CHARITY CARE. PART III, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION IS PART OF THE GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM'S CONSOLIDATED AUDIT IN WHICH THE FOOTNOTE THAT DISCUSSES THE BAD DEBT (IMPLICIT PRICE CONCESSIONS) EXPENSE IS LOCATED IN FOOTNOTE #2, PAGE 19. PART III, LINE 8: GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS IS DESIGNATED A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL AND, AS SUCH, A PORTION OF ITS MEDICARE REVENUES ARE PAID UNDER A COST REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM. THE TOTAL MEDICARE REVENUE SHOWN INCLUDES ONLY A PORTION OF THE TOTAL GROSS MEDICARE REVENUE TRI-COUNTY RECEIVES AND DOES NOT CONSIDER ALL OF THE CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT THAT IS ACTUALLY RECEIVED FROM THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THE AMOUNTS LISTED FOR MEDICARE REVENUE DO NOT INCLUDE PHYSICIAN SERVICES FOR THE COVERAGE OF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT THE HOSPITAL AS WELL AS RADIOLOGIST OR URGENT CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. PHYSICIAN COVERAGE IS REIMBURSED PRIMARILY ON A FEE SCHEDULE REIMBURSEMENT METHOD AT RATES THAT ARE OFTEN BELOW THE COSTS OF CARING FOR PATIENTS. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE PATIENTS ARE VITAL TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND AS SUCH THESE COSTS AND SHORTFALLS SHOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT THAT TRI-COUNTY PROVIDES TO THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA OF TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN. THE COSTING METHOD USED ABOVE FOR IRS 990 COMPLIANCE REPORTING IS ALSO BASED ON AN OVERALL AVERAGE COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO AND DOES NOT CONSIDER MEDICARE NON-ALLOWABLE EXPENSES AS IT IS BASED ON TOTAL HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICE REVENUES (IGNORING CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS ON FEE SCHEDULE REIMBURSED ITEMS AND NON-ALLOWABLE MEDICARE EXPENSES AS NOTED ABOVE) DIVIDED BY TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES LESS THE PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THIS RATIO IS THEN MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL MEDICARE SERVICES, WHICH ARE REIMBURSED ON A COST METHODOLOGY EXCLUDING THE FEE SCHEDULE ITEMS LIKE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, WHICH THE HOSPITAL WOULD SHOW A LARGE LOSS ON THESE SERVICES.WHETHER THERE IS A SHORTFALL OR SURPLUS ON SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, THESE PEOPLE, WHO ARE TYPICALLY ELDERLY OR DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, ARE AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WHO EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES. WITHOUT TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS PROVIDING MEDICARE PATIENT SERVICES, THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID (CMS) WOULD BEAR THE BURDEN OF DIRECTLY PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. PART III, LINE 9B: THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM'S GUIDELINES FOR COLLECTION PRACTICES RELATED TO PATIENTS QUALIFYING FOR CHARITY OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A PATIENT CAN APPLY FOR CHARITY OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AT ANY TIME DURING THE COLLECTION CYCLE. ONCE QUALIFYING DOCUMENTATION IS RECEIVED THE PATIENT'S ACCOUNT IS ADJUSTED. PATIENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE QUALIFYING PATIENT IN THE PREVIOUS SIX MONTHS MAY ALSO BE CONSIDERED FOR CHARITY OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ONCE A PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR CHARITY OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ALL COLLECTION ACTIVITY IS SUSPENDED. PART VI, LINE 2: GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS ASSESSES THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER ENTITIES SUCH AS OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AREA COLLEGES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY, AREA HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, A NEEDS ASSESSMENT WAS COMPLETED WITH A FINAL REPORT OF DATA PROVIDED IN 2021. THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO SET IN MOTION STRATEGIC PLANS AND TACTICS TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS AND SOLVE THE PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED. A STRATEGIC PLAN WAS REVIEWED BY THE TRI-COUNTY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS. THE REPORT IDENTIFIED ISSUES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 1. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALCOHOL USE, HEALTH CARE ACCESS & COST, MENTAL HEALTH, OBESITY2. ECONOMIC: LIMITED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LOW LIVING WAGES, UNEMPLOYMENT 3. EDUCATION: SCHOOL READINESS, JOB SKILL TRAINING4. COMMUNITY PROBLEMS: TRANSPORTATION, FOOD AVAILABILITY, CHILDCARE IN ADDITION, GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS MAINTAINS A PATIENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO MEET QUARTERLY, PROVIDE INPUT, AND ARE INVOLVED IN PROPOSED CHANGES TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OPERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY. BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS, GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY IS ABLE TO REMAIN KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, MUCH OF GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY'S MANAGEMENT PARTICIPATES IN ROUNDTABLES OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO REMAIN KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT CURRENT HEALTHCARE ISSUES. PART VI, LINE 3: THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND AT EVERY REGISTRATION POINT THERE IS A POSTER ABOUT PROGRAMS THAT EXIST TO HELP PATIENTS PAY FOR THEIR CARE. ALL PATIENTS WHO HAVE SELF-PAY BALANCES (EITHER UNINSURED OR SELF-PAY AFTER INSURANCE) ARE MADE AWARE OF AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE VIA STATEMENT MESSAGES AND COURTESY NOTICES. PHONE CALLS TO FOLLOW UP WITH PATIENTS ARE ALSO MADE IN CASES WHERE MAIL IS RETURNED AS UNDELIVERABLE. PART VI, LINE 4: GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, A FEDERALLY-DESIGNATED, CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL, ALONG WITH ITS NURSING HOME, ASSISTED LIVING, AND THREE FEDERALLY DESIGNATED RURAL HEALTH CLINICS, SERVES THE CENTRAL AREA OF TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN, AND PRIMARILY THE ZIP CODES OF WHITEHALL (54773), INDEPENDENCE (54747), AND BLAIR (54616). AS AN AFFILIATE HOSPITAL OF THE GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM OF LA CROSSE, WI, TRI-COUNTY ALSO SUPPORTS A GUNDERSEN-CONTRACTED INDUSTRIAL IN-PLANT EMPLOYEE AND DEPENDENTS PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL CLINIC IN NEARBY ARCADIA, AS WELL FEDERALLY DESIGNATED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY/NURSING FACILITIES IN WHITEHALL, PIGEON FALLS, AND BLAIR. TREMPEALEAU COUNTY IS SERVED BY TWO HOSPITALS, INCLUDING TRI-COUNTY IN WHITEHALL AND MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OAKRIDGE HOSPITAL IN OSSEO. THE PRIMARY CORE PART OF THIS SERVICE AREA CONTAINS A U.S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) PRIMARY CARE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA (HPSA) OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA TYPE, THE "CENTRAL TREMPEALEAU SERVICE AREA," COMPRISED OF CHIMNEY ROCK TOWNSHIP (RUSSELL, WI); BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP (INDEPENDENCE, WI); LINCOLN TOWNSHIP (WHITEHALL, WI); PIGEON TOWNSHIP (PIGEON FALLS, WI); AND PRESTON TOWNSHIP (BLAIR, WI). THIS PRIMARY CARE HPSA IS FLANKED ON THE EAST, NORTHEAST, AND SOUTH BY SIMILAR PRIMARY CARE GEOGRAPHIC AREA HPSAS FOR MONDOVI (NORTHERN HALF OF BUFFALO COUNTY), AUGUSTA/OSSEO SERVICE AREA (PARTS OF TREMPEALEAU, EAU CLAIRE, AND JACKSON COUNTIES), AND GALESVILLE/TREMPEALEAU (SOUTHERN HALF OF TREMPEALEAU COUNTY), RESPECTIVELY. TRI-COUNTY SERVES PATIENTS FROM ALL OF THESE AREAS. PART VI, LINE 5: A NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF TRI-COUNTY'S GOVERNING BODY IS COMPRISED OF PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA WHO ARE NEITHER EMPLOYEES NOR CONTRACTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, NOR FAMILY MEMBERS THEREOF. THE ORGANIZATION EXTENDS MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN ITS COMMUNITY FOR SOME OR ALL OF ITS DEPARTMENTS TO BETTER MEET THE DEMANDS AND REQUESTS OF PATIENTS.TRI-COUNTY PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT CHARITY CARE AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS AS DEFINED BY THE IRS AND IN ADDITION, TRI-COUNTY BELIEVES THAT IT PROVIDES A CRITICALLY IMPORTANT COMMUNITY BENEFIT WHICH IS NOT QUANTIFIED. TRI-COUNTY, LIKE MOST RURAL HOSPITALS, WAS CREATED AND IS MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE CARE LOCALLY WHICH WITHOUT THE HOSPITAL WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE LOCALLY. BEYOND INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATIONS, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES LOCAL ACCESS TO MANY HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND DIAGNOSIS, DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, EMERGENCY SERVICES, URGENT CARE, SKILLED NURSING, INFUSION SERVICES, SWING BED SERVICES, LABORATORY SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES, SPECIALTY MEDICINE, SPEECH PATHOLOGY, SURGICAL SERVICES, WOMEN'S SERVICES, AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES, TO NAME SOME OF THE MAJOR SERVICES PROVIDED. PART VI, LINE 6: GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS IS AN AFFILIATE OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATIONS WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO MEET AND EXCEED THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF PATIENTS IN THE WHITEHALL, WISCONSIN AREA. A COMMON GOAL OF WORKING WITH THE HEALTH SYSTEM IS TO FOCUS THE ORGANIZATIONS ON CONTINUING TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, LOW COST HEALTHCARE TO AREA RESIDENTS AS WELL AS TO CONTINUOUSLY ALIGN CLINICAL AND HOSPITAL STAFF AT TRI-COUNTY, THE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM CLINICS, VISITING SPECIALISTS FROM GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM, AND OTHER AREA PROVIDERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LOCAL HEALTHCARE. PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATES WI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 PURSUANT TO IRS FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS, THIS SHORT PERIOD RETURN COVERS THE DATES 01/01/2023 THROUGH 09/30/2023 AND THERE IS NO CALENDAR YEAR ENDING WITHIN THE PERIOD AND THUS NO REPORTABLE COMPENSATION. A RELATED ORGANIZATION OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION USES ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL: -COMPENSATION COMMITTEE -INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT -COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND -APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PLEASE REFER TO THE FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A DISCLOSURE IN SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON HOW COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS ESTABLISHED. A WISCONSIN HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY 391337855 2022-02-02 40000000 SEE PART VI 0 0 0 A 40000000 1613870 38386130 0 0 1 1 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 A 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 A 1 SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN (F): (B) PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS WERE USED TO FINANCE (I) THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, REMODELING AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC, ADMINISTRATIVE AND RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF THE CORPORATION, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A 68,000 SQUARE FOOT REPLACEMENT HOSPITAL AND RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING MEDICAL CLINIC AND (II) CAPITALIZED INTEREST RELATING THERETO. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 AS AN AFFILIATE OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., TRI-COUNTY WILL ROUTINELY DELEGATE VARIOUS MANAGEMENT OR SUPPORT FUNCTIONS TO RELATED ENTITIES. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CEO AND CFO OF TRI-COUNTY ARE EMPLOYED BY THE HOME OFFICE OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALSO EMPLOYEES OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH ARE ALSO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TRI-COUNTY PROVIDE FOR TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION. THE FIRST CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP IS A CORPORATE MEMBER CLASS, AND THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS CLASS IS GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. THE SECOND CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP IS A PUBLIC MEMBERSHIP, WHICH IS MADE UP OF PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 18 WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PROMOTING AIMS, PURPOSES, AND WELFARE OF TRI-COUNTY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TRI-COUNTY PROVIDE FOR TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP. ONE CLASS IS HELD BY A SOLE MEMBER, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., WHICH MAY APPOINT SEVEN OF THE TWELVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. GUNDERSEN ALSO HAS THE RESERVE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE OF THE OTHER FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B APPROVAL OF TRI-COUNTY'S OPERATING BUDGET AND PLAN, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES GREATER THAN $10,000, ADDITIONAL INDEBTEDNESS OVER $10,000, DISAFFILIATION, AND AMENDMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ITS MEMBER, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C TRI-COUNTY MONITORS CONFLICTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY REVIEWING DISCLOSURES ON COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS. ANY MEMBERS WITH NOTED CONFLICTS ARE ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY POTENTIALLY CONFLICTED MATTERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION, TRI-COUNTY RELIED ON AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION WITHIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, CFO, AND OTHER OFFICERS. GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM USED THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR SUCH INDIVIDUALS: COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 TRI-COUNTY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT ITS BUSINESS LOCATION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A PURSUANT TO IRS FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS, THIS SHORT PERIOD RETURN COVERS THE DATES 01/01/2023 THROUGH 09/30/2023 AND THERE IS NO CALENDAR YEAR ENDING WITHIN THE PERIOD AND THUS NO REPORTABLE COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PATIENT BILLING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 43,601. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 43,601. CLINIC SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 675,861. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 675,861. EMERGENCY SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,197,095. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,197,095. ANESTHESIA SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 92,121. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 92,121. SURGERY SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 70,219. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 70,219. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,694,862. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 437,134. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,131,996. 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