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        <ExplanationTxt>THERE IS NO BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24 FOR THE TAX YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 AS THE HOSPITAL RECORDED A BAD DEBT RECOVERY DURING THE YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE COMMUNITY IS MOSTLY AGRICULTURAL WITH LARGE WHEAT FARMS AND LARGE CATTLE RANCHES. THOSE WHO DO NOT WORK AT THESE AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS SITES USUALLY WORK IN A BUSINESS THAT SUPPORTS THE WHEAT AND CATTLE OPERATIONS. UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE COUNTY AND AREA IS VERY LOW, USUALLY IN THE 2-3% RANGE. MOST PATIENTS HAVE AVERAGE TO NORMAL PAYING JOBS WITH AVERAGE BENEFITS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>EACH WEEK AN ARTICLE IS PLACED IN THE LOCAL PAPER PROVIDING EDUCATION ON A TOPIC OF MEDICAL IMPORTANCE AND/OR SAFETY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ANY RESIDENT AND/OR TAXPAYER OF CHOUTEAU COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT II IS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A MEMBER. MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY AT AN ANNUAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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