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        <ExplanationTxt>The Medical Center's policy is to maintain sufficient financial stability for the operations of Medical Center. Interest income is to be transferred to the temporarily restricted endowment funds until the Board determines how the funds are to be used. In establishing this policy, the Medical Center considered the long-term expected return on its endowments. The spending policy states that distributions of earnings can be made if the Board of Directors deems it prudent to do so taking into account certain statutory factors included in the UPMIFA. Distributions may be made at least annually, but do not need to be done.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Medical Center believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The Medical Center would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 5: SMC worked closely with all of its partners, Coal Country Community Health Center, Western Plains Public Health, Hill Top Home of Comfort, and Knife River Care Center. SMC also used a survey soliciting feedback from area residents, community leaders took part in one-on-one key informant interviews, a community group convened to discuss area health need and inform the assessment process and a wide range of secondary sources of data were examined, providing information on a multitude of measures, including demographics, health conditions, indicators, outcomes, rates of preventive measures, rates of disease and at-risk behaviors.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 6b: Organizations participating include Coal Country Community Health Center, Western Plains Public Health, Hill Top Home of Comfort, and Knife River Care Center.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 11: The following needs were identified during our 2024 CHNA1. Depression/Anxiety (All ages)2. Availability of specialists3. Having enough child daycare services4. Not enough affordable housingNot enough affordable housing will not be address due to other community organization are better equipped to address that need.In the current year the facility has taken the following actions for the 2021 CHNA:1. Substance Use (Alcohol and Drug Use/Misuse) All Ages- Certified CHW and program in place at CCCHC- Formal referral systems for youth and adolescent populations within the school systems.- Additional partnership/agreement with Prairie Recovery Services.2. Depression and Anxiety All Ages- New LMSW, LAPC, and LMSW at CCCHC.- Increased percentage of patients receiving depression and anxiety screenings within the medical neighborhood.3. Availability of Resources to Help the Elderly Stay in Their Homes- Remote patient Monitoring and virtual clinic offered through CCCHC.- Expansion of virtual care platform (Vidyo) through MyChart.- Increased SDOH assessments and availability of resources to address social risk factors.- Increased availability of primary care access through virtual care and home care options.4. Attracting and Retaining Young Families- New CRNA program at local high school with collaboration from KRCC.- Collaborate with local realtor groups for welcome packet deliverables.- Expanded Dakota Nursing Program for the provision of a Registered Nurse program in addition to the LPN program that was already in place.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 13h: Sakakawea Medical Center offers two separate programs for discounted care. The self-pay discount policy is available for uninsured patients regardless of income. A discount of 30% is allowed if regular monthly payments are remitted in a specified time frame. The charity care program provides discounted care to patients based on family income according to FPG guidelines. The sliding fee scale allows discounts from 30% to 100% of charges. The program is available for uninsured patients as well as co-pays and deductibles for insured patients.The self-pay discounts program cannot be combined with the charity care program. However, the Hospital counsels all self-pay individuals to determine if their potential charity care discount would result in a better discount if they apply for charity care. The patients that use the self-pay discount are typically the patients that do not want to submit their financial information or patients that would not qualify under the charity care policy.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 15e: An individual must complete an application and submit supporting documentation such as check stubs or an income tax return. All of the staff in the Business Office billing department are able to assist individuals with any questions they have regarding the application process.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Section B, Line 16j: In addition to the full FAP being available upon request, information referencing the FAP is attached to the billing invoices, as well as posted in the admissions office, emergency rooms and waiting rooms.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Sakakawea Medical Center offers two separate programs for discounted care. The self pay discount policy is available for uninsured patients regardless of income. A discount of 30% is allowed if regular monthly payments are remitted in a specified time frame. This program cannot be combined with the Charity Care program.The charity care program provides discounted care to patients based on family income according to FPG guidelines. The sliding fee scale allows discounts from 30% to 100% of charges. The program is available for uninsured patients as well as co-pays and deductibles for insured patients.Sakakawea Medical Center also considers asset level and medical indigency when determining eligibility for financial assistance.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Charity care is based on the total direct and indirect costs related to providing services to patients and based on average ratios of cost to charges. Community health improvement services, and health professionals education for community benefit reflect actual expenses recorded to the general ledger.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The CEO, Kurt Waldbillig serves on four boards for community health improvement CHAD, NDHA, NDLTCA and ECHN. The CFO, DON, HR, Public Relations, and Executive Assistant all serve on committees of the ECHN board. The CFO serves on the Energy Capital Child Care Cooperative board. The Surgeon and OR Coordinator serve on the Mercer County Ambulance Board. The Director of Rehab services on the board of NDBPT. The HIM Director serves on the Dakota Central Social Service Board. The Director of Senior Suites participates in NDLTC. The Nursing Care Coordinator attends the UMary Advisory Council Meetings. The ER Care Coordinator/Infection Preventionist and Executive Assistant participates in LEPC. The Athletic Trainer provides services to both Hazen and Beulah school districts.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The amount reported on line 2 represents implicit price concessions. The Medical Center determines its estimate of implicit price concessions based on its historical collection experience with this class of patients and residents.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>There are most likely some patients in implicit price concessions who would qualify for charity care, but they have not completed the application and remitted the required paperwork. We applied the 10.7% of Mercer County population that is under the Federal Poverty Guidelines to the total implicit price concessions to estimate the amount of implicit price concessions that are attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The financial statement footnote regarding implicit price concessions may be found on page 13-14 of the audited financial statements.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Medicare allowable costs of care are based on the Medicare cost report. The Medicare cost report is completed based on the rules and regulations set forth by Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services. The costs themselves are a community benefit as the community would not receive these services if we did not provide them.Hospital services rendered on a fee schedule are not included in the Medicare calculations per the 990 instructions. Had this been reported the Hospital would have had a greater loss from Medicare services of $134,282.Medicare fee schedule revenue $144,516Medicare estimated costs of care relating to payments $278,798Net (shortage) $(134,282)</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>If a patient has applied for charity care previously, an application is sent with the monthly statement. Once it is determined that the patient is eligible, the charity care discount portion is written off. The organization does not send patient accounts to collections within the first 120 days of the date of the first invoice for a service. The organization allows the patient up to 240 days from the date of the first invoice for that service to complete the charity care application. If the patient account is with the collection agency within the 240 days of the first invoice and it is determined they qualify for charity care, the organization will notify the collection agency of the amount of charity care that applies to the account. The remaining patient portion then falls under the same collection practices of all other accounts. Our policy requires a new charity care application every six months.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Sakakawea Medical Center consults with local physicians to identify community healthcare needs. The SMC staff participates in local and regional organizations and activities including Chamber of Commerce and economic development boards. The CEO routinely attends city council and county commission meetings to solicit input and engage in dialogue relating to healthcare needs and services.Sakakawea Medical Center has collaborated with other local providers to conduct a community health needs assessment which will inventory service delivery assets, identify needs and create a foundation for undertaking strategic initiatives.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Charity care information is sent with the monthly statements to all uninsured patients as well as to patients that are not making adequate monthly payments. Approximately 100 notices are sent out per month with the statements. Inpatients and surgical patients are informed at the time of admission about charity care. A social worker visits with all self-pay inpatients to inform them about the charity care, Medicaid (state program), and self-pay discount policies. Brochures have been printed that describe our charity care and discount policies. The brochures are available in waiting rooms, ER, the clinics and admitting offices. In addition to these efforts, the financial assistance policy is also available on the website.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Hazen Memorial Hospital Association serves the communities in Mercer County and the surrounding area, including the towns of Hazen, Beulah, Stanton, Zap, Golden Valley, Center and Pick City. Sakakawea Medical Center, located in Hazen, is the only hospital in the county. The nearest hospital is located more than 60 miles away. Attached to the hospital is Senior Suites, a basic care facility. The combined total population of the county is approximately 8,341. The average per capita income in Mercer County is $40,062. The current unemployment rate is 3.3%. The percentage of persons in poverty in Mercer County is 10.7%. Sakakawea Medical Center's payer mix for this fiscal year included 2% uninsured patients and 2% Medicaid patients. All patients presenting to the facility are cared for regardless of their ability to pay.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>As a critical access hospital, Sakakawea Medical Center provides a variety of health and wellness services to our service area. The organization subsidizes home care services to ensure those residents who are homebound have the health care they need. The emergency room is staffed 24 hours a day and is available to all regardless of ability to pay. The Board of Directors is comprised of county-wide volunteers; two are from Hazen, seven from Beulah, one is from Stanton, one from Zap, and one from Golden Valley. The directors have various occupations including power plant manager, loan officer, engineer, chiropractor, speech pathologist, publisher, marketing executive, and business owner. The directors are not employed by SMC.Medical privileges are extended to all physicians in the county.Sakakawea Medical Center's Hospice staff is assisted by 28 volunteers from the area communities. The staff at Senior Suites, the basic care facility, is served by 30 community volunteers. Surplus funds are invested back into the facility through equipment purchases and facility improvements. This past year, SMC added handicapped accessible doors between the hospital and basic care facility. Physical Therapy had sound barriers added between their gym and office space. The CT room had new flooring installed, caulking was replaced in the ER galleria and concrete was raised in the parking/walking areas. SMC surgery has also upgraded multiple items including the harmonic generator, surgical table and stirrups, and scope storage and sterilization cabinets. Radiology upgrades included a new portable ultrasound machine and a new injector for advanced mammography scans. New servers were also purchased for IT upgrades. The Emergency Room added a new bladder scanner. Rehabilitation also upgraded their patient lift. All of these purchases help to provide the most up to date technology and features for our patients and staff. Future surplus funds will be used to meet debt service requirements and any needed equipment additions or replacements. In addition, more continuing education is being offered to the staff by means of webinars and workshops. An employee assistance program is available for staff and family members which provides free confidential assessments, counseling, or referral services by trained professionals.Sakakawea Medical Center is investing in the future of healthcare professionals by implementing a nursing program. We are partnering with other health care providers in the county, a community health center and a nursing home, to offer Interactive Video Network (IVN) classes in our facility. Hands-on skill work and clinicals are taught by registered nurses employed by our organization. Upon completion of an 11 month program, students will receive a certificate in practical nursing. An additional 9 month program enables the students to receive an Associate Degree in Nursing and become eligible to test for their registered nurse license. Sakakawea Medical Center also supports state universities and high schools by offering rural medical experiences to area students. Throughout the year, students are provided with practice opportunities in nursing, lab, PT, or the emergency room.</ExplanationTxt>
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