4A (Expenses $ 103570620 including grants of $ 15204) (Revenue $ 128003934)
"BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. PROVIDES QUALITY MEDICAL HEALTH CARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, OR AGE. ALTHOUGH REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED IS CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION AND STABILITY OF BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC., IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT NOT ALL INDIVIDUALS POSSESS THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES, AND FURTHER, THAT THE MISSION OF BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH RESPECT TO PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE EDUCATION. THEREFORE, IN KEEPING WITH ITS COMMITMENT TO SERVE ALL MEMBERS OF ITS COMMUNITY, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING:- FREE CARE AND/OR SUBSIDIZED CARE WHERE THE NEED AND/OR AN INDIVIDUAL'S INABILITY TO PAY COEXIST,- CARE PROVIDED TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AT BELOW COST, AND- HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY.THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED, MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, AND A VARIETY OF BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC.'S PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:- THE SKILLED NURSING DEPARTMENT HAD 11,990 PATIENT DAYS AT A COST OF $12,177,339.- THE SURGERY DEPARTMENT PERFORMED 3,074 PROCEDURES AT A COST OF $6,707,277.- THE PHARMACY DEPARTMENT DISPENSED MEDICATION AT A COST OF $8,583,918.- THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT PERFORMED 59,794 PROCEDURES AT A COST OF $3,069,289.- THE LAB DEPARTMENT PERFORMED 337,709 PROCEDURES AT A COST OF $6,233,690.- THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT PERFORMED PROCEDURES AND HAD CLINICS AT A COST OF $41,933,757.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. SERVICED 2,923 INPATIENTS AND PROVIDED MORE THAN 91,520 OUTPATIENT VISITS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. PROVIDES CARE TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS FROM WHICH THE HOSPITAL RECEIVES PAYMENT AT LESS THAN MARKET VALUE REIMBURSEMENT. RECOGNIZING ITS MISSION TO THE COMMUNITY, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND UNINSURED PATIENTS. TO THE EXTENT REIMBURSEMENT IS BELOW COST, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. RECOGNIZES THESE AMOUNTS AS CHARITY CARE IN MEETING ITS MISSION TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, THE UNREIMBURSED VALUE OF PROVIDING CARE TO THESE PATIENTS WAS $305,557,437. CHARITY CARE IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH MANY REDUCED PRICE SERVICES AND FREE PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BASED UPON ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES WHICH BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. BELIEVES WILL SERVE A BONA FIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. HAS PROVIDED A NUMBER OF SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:- REPRESENTATIVES WHO SPOKE FREE OF CHARGE TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS, CHURCHES, INDUSTRIES, AND SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.- MULTIPLE HEALTH FAIRS IN VARIOUS SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES.- SPONSORED HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS 5K RUNS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.- VACCINATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE COMMUNITY AT NO-CHARGE OR REDUCED PRICES, INCLUDING FIRST RESPONDERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. - HOSTS MULTIPLE BLOOD DRIVES FOR STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.- PROVIDED VARIOUS FREE OR REDUCED PRICED CLASSES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WHICH INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: - CPR, FIRST AID - STOP-THE-BLEED CLASSES - OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS - DIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASSESBAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. OFFERED REDUCED PRICING FOR HEARTSCORE CARDIAC CALCIUM SCREENINGS FOR NATIONAL HEART MONTH. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. PARTICIPATED IN A NUMBER OF HEALTH FAIRS IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING ON-SITE SCREENINGS FOR EMPLOYEES AT THE NEW ALBANY SCHOOLS AND UNION COUNTY SCHOOLS, THE HIGHWAY 178 CHURCH OF CHRIST, SENIOR DAY AT THE UNION COUNTY FAIR, AND THE WTVA SENIOR FAIR.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS - HELPING HANDS ORGANIZATION TO FEED AND CLOTHE NEEDY FAMILIES, REGIONAL REHABILITATION'S PEDALING FOR HOPE RIDE TO PROVIDE FREE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITHOUT ANY COST TO THE FAMILY, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FINANCIAL DONATION AND THE DONATION OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR FOR THE LOCAL CHAPTER.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. ASSISTED PHYSICIANS AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR ATHLETES AT MULTIPLE AREA SCHOOLS AS WELL AS BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC.'S COMMUNITY COORDINATOR PROVIDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON SITE AT MULTIPLE SCHOOLS FOCUSED ON PERSONAL HYGIENE, HEART HEALTH, AND NUTRITION. FURTHER SCHOOL SUPPORT INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN CAREER FAIRS, TECHNOLOGY DAY, RELAY DAY, AND OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. ALSO SUPPORTS MULTIPLE SPORTS PROGRAMS AT AREA SCHOOLS TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. PARTNERED WITH THE NEW ALBANY SCHOOL AND UNION COUNTY SYSTEMS TO OFFER CAREER SHADOWING THROUGH THE IMPACTO PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HEALTH CARE CAREERS. AREA STUDENTS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HEALTH CARE CAREER ACADEMY, A WEEK-LONG PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO HEALTH CARE CAREERS AT BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. WAS A SPONSOR OF THE ""NIGHT TO SHINE"" PROGRAM THAT GIVES KIDS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A NIGHT TO CELEBRATE. SEVERAL BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEERED AND SERVED AS MEDICAL PERSONNEL FOR THE EVENT. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. ALSO PROVIDED SPONSORSHIPS FOR THE CREATE IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES CAREER EDUCATION FORUM AND THE UNION COUNTY FAIR SENIOR ADULT DAY.CHILDREN AGES NEWBORN TO 12 YEARS OLD WERE INVITED TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR. THIS EVENT WAS EXPANDED TO NEWBORNS AND TODDLERS TO PROMOTE LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AS PART OF THE EXCEL BY 5 COMMUNITY INITIATIVE. EDUCATIONAL TOPICS INCLUDED NUTRITION, DENTAL, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, INTERNET SAFETY, VISION, BULLYING, HANDWASHING, TOBACCO PREVENTION, HOME SAFETY, IMMUNIZATIONS, AND CAR SEAT SAFETY. THE ANNUAL EVENT RESULTED IN OVER 550 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THAT PARTICIPATED. A FREE SACK LUNCH WAS PROVIDED TO ALL THAT ATTENDED ALONG WITH MANY GIVEAWAYS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. HOSTS AN ANNUAL BABY FAIR FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS. INFORMATION INCLUDES CAR SEAT SAFETY, NUTRITION, WELLNESS, BABY CARE, PREADMISSIONS, LACTATION SPECIALIST, AND WIC. PHYSICIAN EXPERTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ARE PRESENT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. BABY ITEMS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE EVENT ATTRACTS ABOUT 120 MOTHERS ON AVERAGE. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. RECOGNIZES THAT ITS PEOPLE ARE ITS MOST VALUABLE ASSET. TO SHARE THIS ASSET WITH THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, ALL PERSONNEL ARE ENCOURAGED TO GET INVOLVED BY VOLUNTEERING. BELOW IS A PARTIAL LISTING OF ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. SUPPORTED THROUGH ITS VOLUNTEERS' EFFORTS: - NEW HAVEN CENTER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS- BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - HEART EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS- UNION COUNTY FAIR SENIOR ADULT HEALTH FAIR- AMERICAN RED CROSS- CREATE IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES CAREER FAIR- NORTHEAST UNION FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE SAFETY HOUSE- NEW ALBANY FIRE DEPARTMENT - FIRE SAFETY- DIABETES SUPPORT- FIRST CHOICE PREGNANCY CENTER- AGAPE FREE HEALTH CLINIC- NIGHT TO SHINE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND ADULTS- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS- BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE- REGIONAL REHABILITATION- FOOD DRIVE FOR THE GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER- NEW ALBANY MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION- MAGNOLIA CIVIC CENTER- NEW ALBANY KIWANIS- NEW ALBANY ROTARY- UNION COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION- SANCTUARY HOSPICE HOUSE- JUNIOR AUXILIARY- UNION COUNTY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION - SOUP FOR SOULS- EXCEL BY 5 COALITION- UNION COUNTY SCHOOLS- NEW ALBANY CITY SCHOOLS"

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE FY2022 CHNA FOR BAPTIST'S NORTH MISSISSIPPI SERVICE AREA WAS CONDUCTED FROM JULY 2021 TO AUGUST 2022 AND INCLUDED QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS TO DETERMINE HEALTH TRENDS AND DISPARITIES AFFECTING SERVICE AREA RESIDENTS. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF STATISTICAL HEALTH INDICATORS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK, A PROFILE OF PRIORITY AREAS WAS DETERMINED. THE FINDINGS WILL GUIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HEALTH IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS, AS WELL AS SERVE AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR GRANT MAKING AND ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT THE MANY PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PARTNERS.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WAS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FY2022 CHNA. IN ASSESSING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS, INPUT WAS SOLICITED AND RECEIVED FROM PERSONS WHO REPRESENT THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. THESE INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED WIDE PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH TRENDS, EXPERTISE ABOUT EXISTING COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MEET THOSE NEEDS AND INSIGHTS INTO SERVICE DELIVERY GAPS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH DISPARITIES AND INEQUITIES.BAPTIST SOUGHT TO ENGAGE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED BY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ILLUMINATE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AND INFORM COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY. CONSUMER INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS WERE HOSTED ACROSS THE BAPTIST SERVICE AREAS WITH THE GOAL OF GARNERING STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND THE HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE BY ADDRESSING ACCESS TO CARE CHALLENGES AND UNDERLYING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND INEQUITIES. THIS FEEDBACK IS REFLECTED IN BAPTIST'S APPROACH TO DEFINING THE FY2022 - FY2025 PRIORITY AREAS AND DEVELOPING EACH HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CHIP).THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH METHODS WERE USED TO DETERMINE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS:- ANALYSIS OF EXISTING SECONDARY DATA SOURCES, INCLUDING PUBLIC HEALTH STATISTICS, DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIAL MEASURES AND HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION.- KEY INFORMANT SURVEYS TO ASSESS PERCEIVED HEALTH PRIORITIES, PERSPECTIVES ON EMERGING HEALTH TRENDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT.- PATIENT ACCESS TO CARE AND SERVICES SURVEY TO UNDERSTAND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS' PERSPECTIVES ON BARRIERS TO CARE, THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, CULTURAL COMPETENCIES AND OTHER FACTORS THAT IMPEDE OPTIMAL OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS.- CONSUMER INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS WITH INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) AND OTHER POPULATIONS HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED BY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO INFORM COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY.CHNA LEADERSHIP:A BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE STEERING COMMITTEE, ALONG WITH COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES AND PARTNERS, OVERSAW THE FY2022 CHNA. THESE INDIVIDUALS SERVED AS LIAISONS TO THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THEIR ENTITIES.THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTED TO THE CHNA PROCESS AS COMMUNITY PARTNERS:AGAPE HEALTH SERVICESAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYBANCORPSOUTHCALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTCALHOUN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS OF MISSISSIPPICITY OF COLUMBUSCITY OF YAZOO CITYCOLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNICARECREEKMORE CLINICFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST CHOICE CENTER FOR WOMEN, INC.FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCHGOLDEN TRIANGLE CONTACT TELEMINISTRY, INC.HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESSHELPING HANDS OF COLUMBUSHOPE HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY, INC.HOUSE OF GRACE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTERINTERNATIONAL PAPERLOWNDES COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGINGMISSISSIPPI FOOD NETWORKMISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHMISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMENMSDH/MCCCPNEONFROG, INC.NEW ALBANY MAIN STREETNEW ALBANY SCHOOL DISTRICTOXFORD MEDICAL MINISTRIES CLINICST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITALST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCHST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH, MINISTERSTANFORD DENTAL CLINICSUSAN G. KOMEN MEMPHIS - MIDSOUTH MISSISSIPPITHE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH NEWSPAPERTK ELEVATOR NORTH AMERICA SUPPLY CHAIN AND MANUFACTURINGUCDAUNION COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICEUNITED WAY OF LOWNDES & NOXUBEEUNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICESVIBRANT CHURCHWEST POINT MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY CONDUCTED ITS CHNA WITH THE FOLLOWING OTHER HOSPITAL FACILITIES: BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-BOONEVILLE BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CALHOUN BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-GOLDEN TRIANGLE BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-NORTH MISSISSIPPI

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY:
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE (BAPTIST) IS DEDICATED TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE MANY COMMUNITIES WE SERVE ACROSS THE MID-SOUTH. WE BELIEVE STRONGLY IN CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD STRONGER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.TO HELP US TRACK COMMUNITY HEALTH AND RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS, EVERY THREE YEARS WE CONDUCT A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) AND DEVELOP COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLANS (CHIP) FOR EACH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. THESE ENDEAVORS HELP TO ENSURE OUR INITIATIVES, ACTIVITIES AND PARTNERSHIPS ALIGN WITH OUR COMMUNITIES' MOST PRESSING CONCERNS, AND GUIDE OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT INVESTMENTS. THEY ARE VITAL TOOLS TO GUIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS ENHANCE CARE DELIVERY, IMPROVE PATIENT ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND DIRECT POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT.IT IS IMPERATIVE TO PRIORITIZE RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES TOWARD THE MOST PRESSING AND CROSS-CUTTING HEALTH NEEDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. IN DETERMINING THE ISSUES ON WHICH TO FOCUS EFFORTS OVER THE NEXT THREE-YEAR CYCLE, BAPTIST COLLECTED FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND SOUGHT TO ALIGN WITH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES. BAPTIST WILL FOCUS EFFORTS ON THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITIES OVER THE NEXT THREE-YEAR CYCLE:1. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH2. CHRONIC DISEASES3. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHBEHAVIORAL HEALTHTHE GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN EQUITY AND QUALITY IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY HAS OUTLINED THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:1. INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO ARE SCREENED FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.2. INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE RECEIVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE AND SUPPORT.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY WILL IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES:1. INITIATE UNIVERSAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SCREENINGS ACROSS ALL CARE SETTINGS.2. EDUCATE PEOPLE TO RECOGNIZE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND WHERE TO GET HELP.3. SUPPORT, PROMOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AWARENESS EFFORTS.4. EXPAND WORKFORCE TRAINING AND CAPABILITY IN THE DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.5. PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE MEDICAID AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) AND COVERAGE OF ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.6. EXPAND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND RESOURCES SUCH AS PEER SUPPORT, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS.7. STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, INCLUDING MENTORSHIP, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.8. PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT ABOUT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND PROFESSIONALS.CHRONIC DISEASESTHE GOAL IS TO ENSURE ALL RESIDENTS HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO, THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY HAS OUTLINED THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:1. INCREASE ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE PLACES PEOPLE CAN ACCESS HEALTH CARE.2. REDUCE DISPARITIES IN CHRONIC DISEASE PREVALENCE AND DEATH RATES.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY WILL IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES:1. PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE MEDICAID AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) AND COVERAGE OF ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.2. CONTINUE TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEED FOR SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND AVAILABLE CLINICS.3. EXPAND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH VISITS BY INCREASING TECHNOLOGY KNOW-HOW AND USE OF TELEHEALTH AMONG PRIORITY POPULATIONS.4. SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS OFFERING AFFORDABLE PREVENTIVE SCREENINGS AND OTHER MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES, BRINGING CARE TO THE COMMUNITY.5. OPTIMIZE DATA COLLECTION, STANDARDIZATION AND TRANSPARENCY TO IDENTIFY DISPARITIES AND TRACK IMPROVEMENT.6. INCREASE CHRONIC DISEASE SCREENING RATES AMONG UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.7. PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL AND FINANCIAL CONCERNS.MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHTHE GOAL IS TO ACHIEVE EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES BY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND ADDRESSING UNDERLYING BARRIERS TO CARE.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY HAS OUTLINED THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:1. REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES IN BIRTH OUTCOMES FOR BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AND BABIES.2. INCREASE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE PRE- AND POST-NATAL CARE SERVICES.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY WILL IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES:1. OPTIMIZE DATA COLLECTION, STANDARDIZATION AND TRANSPARENCY TO IDENTIFY DISPARITIES AND TRACK IMPROVEMENT.2. EXPAND AND DIVERSIFY THE PERINATAL WORKFORCE.3. STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY.4. CREATE INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING CARE SETTINGS THAT HONOR DIVERSITY AND REFLECT THE COMMUNITY.5. PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND CARE IN COMMUNITIES.6. PROVIDE MOBILE, IN-HOME, AND TELEHEALTH CARE TO INCREASE ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.WE RECOGNIZE THAT OUR HOSPITALS ARE VITAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. AND WE KNOW THAT WE CANNOT ADDRESS EVERY COMMUNITY NEED BY OURSELVES. TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE, WE COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO HAVE EXPERTISE IN SOCIAL NEEDS, SPECIALTY SERVICES, FAITH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. WE FOSTER ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THESE PARTNERS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND GIFTS TO SUPPORT THEIR WORK.NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN DURING THE FISCAL YEAR RELATED TO THE MOST RECENT CHNA BECAUSE THE CHNA WAS ADOPTED AT THE END OF THE TAX YEAR. HOWEVER, THE HOSPITAL DID THE FOLLOWING DURING FY'22 TO ADDRESS THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO THE PRIOR CHNA.

- PROVIDED SCREENINGS AND HEALTH INFORMATION AT THE MS EXTENSION
"SERVICE SENIOR DAY.- PROVIDED FREE BI-MONTHLY DIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASSES.- PROVIDED MONTHLY CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION TO MULTIPLE COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS LOCAL INDUSTRIES AND CLINICS.- PROVIDED SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR STUDENTS AT BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE, NEW ALBANY SCHOOLS, MYRTLE SCHOOL, AND EAST UNION SCHOOL.- HOSTED BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR WHERE HEALTH INFORMATION, SCREENINGS, INTERACTIVE BOOTHS, AND FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES WERE PROVIDED. MEDICAL PROVIDERS THAT PARTICIPATED INCLUDED PHYSICIANS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, DENTISTS, AND OPTOMETRISTS. SAFETY EXHIBITS INCLUDED REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FIRE, POLICE, AND SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS. - PROVIDED HEALTH FAIRS FOR STAFF AT THE NEW ALBANY SCHOOLS AND UNION COUNTY SCHOOLS.- PROVIDED FLU VACCINATIONS FREE TO THE COMMUNITY.- PROVIDED FREE FLU VACCINATIONS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY PATROL AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS.- PROVIDED A BABY FAIR FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS THAT INCLUDED MEDICAL PROVIDERS, BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION, HEALTH EDUCATION, SUPPLIES, CAR SEAT SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.- SPONSORED A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR FIRST CHOICE PREGNANCY CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES FREE PREGNANCY TESTING AND COUNSELLING.- SPONSORED THE PEDALING FOR HOPE EVENT TO PROMOTE EXERCISE AND SUPPORT THE REGIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER THAT PROVIDES FREE REHAB SERVICES TO CHILDREN.- MADE A MONETARY DONATION TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AS WELL AS DONATED AN AED FOR THE FACILITY.- DONATED AN AED TO THE WEST UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.- PARTICIPATED IN THE EXCEL BY 5 CAREER EXPO TO INTRODUCE KINDERGARTENERS TO HEALTH CARE CAREERS.- HOSTED A FREE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION. - PARTICIPATED IN THE NEW ALBANY CAREER AND TECHNICAL DAY TO CREATE AWARENESS OF HEALTH CARE CAREERS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.- OFFERED HEARTSCORE CALCIUM SCREENINGS AT A REDUCED PRICE DURING HEART HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.- SERVED AS A CLINICAL SITE FOR THE NEW ALBANY AND UNION COUNTY ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAM'S ROTATIONS.- PROVIDED A PROGRAM ON NURSING CAREERS AT MULTIPLE AREA HIGH SCHOOLS.- PRESENTED A HEART HEALTH PROGRAM AT THE NEW ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.- HOSTED A FOOD AND DONATION DRIVE FOR THE GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER FOOD PANTRY.- HOSTED A FREE HEALTH FAIR FOR THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.- HOSTED QUARTERLY BLOOD DRIVES.- PROVIDED SHADOWING ROTATIONS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RURAL PHYSICIAN SCHOLARSHIP PRE-MED STUDENTS.- PROVIDED A MONTHLY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP.- PROVIDED FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AND HEALTH INFORMATION AT THE WTVA SENIOR FAIR.- PROVIDED PERSONAL HYGIENE PRESENTATIONS FOR FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS.- PROVIDED A HEALTH CARE CAREER ACADEMY FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A MEDICAL CAREER.- SPONSORED THE ""KIDS GET HEALTHY"" CHALLENGE AS PART OF THE TALLAHATCHIE 5K RUN.- PROVIDED A MONETARY DONATION FOR LOCAL ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MISSISSIPPI HOSA COMPETITION.- PROVIDED A MONETARY DONATION FOR THE EXCEL BY 5 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PARENTS."

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY:
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: 1. MONEY INCOME INCLUDING: EARNINGS, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, WORKERS' COMPENSATION, SOCIAL SECURITY, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME, DISABILITY PAYMENTS, PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, VETERANS' PAYMENTS, SURVIVOR BENEFITS, PENSION OR RETIREMENT INCOME, INTEREST, DIVIDENDS, RENTS, ROYALTIES, INCOME FROM ESTATES AND/OR TRUSTS, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, ALIMONY, CHILD SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE FROM OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF INCOME. THE GROSS AMOUNT IS USED WHEN CALCULATING INCOME FROM ANY OF THE PRECEDING SOURCES. 2. NON-CASH BENEFITS, SUCH AS FOOD STAMPS AND HOUSING SUBSIDIES, DO NOT COUNT AS INCOME. 3. IF A PERSON LIVES WITH A FAMILY, THE TOTAL GROSS INCOME OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS IS CALCULATED WHEN DETERMINING INCOME. PLEASE NOTE: (A) NON-RELATIVES, INCLUDING HOUSEMATES, DO NOT COUNT; (B) A CHILD WHO IS A FULL-TIME STUDENT AWAY FROM HOME AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE MAY BE COUNTED; (C) MINOR CHILDRENS' EARNED WAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN DETERMINING INCOME; AND (D) COURT-ORDERED OR STATE/FEDERAL ISSUED ASSISTANCE RELATED TO A MINOR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN DETERMINING INCOME. 4. PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS CLAIMED IN A FAMILY UNIT SHOULD BE VERIFIED USING TAX RETURNS OR FEDERAL, STATE OR GOVERNMENTAL COURT DOCUMENTS INDICATING RESIDENCY.

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY:
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16A: THE FAP FOR BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: HTTPS://WWW.BAPTISTONLINE.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY: PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16B: THE FAP APPLICATION FOR BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: HTTPS://WWW.BAPTISTONLINE.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY: PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16C: THE PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FAP FOR BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: HTTPS://WWW.BAPTISTONLINE.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-VISITORS/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE

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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. USES FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES (FPG) TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE OR REDUCED CARE FOR LOW INCOME AND MEDICALLY INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. USES MEDICAL INDIGENCY, INSURANCE STATUS, UNDERINSURANCE STATUS, AND RESIDENCY TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

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THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS PREPARED BY BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION (EIN: 58-1521475), THE SOLE MEMBER OF BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY MAIL AND AVAILABLE AT EACH AFFILIATE OF BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION.

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OUR COST ACCOUNTING PROCESS REFLECTS FULLY LOADED COST FOR ALL OF OUR PATIENT POPULATIONS. FULLY LOADED COST INCLUDES DIRECT, CAPITAL, AND INDIRECT COST. AFTER WORKING WITH OUR DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS AND CFOS TO MAKE SURE THE DOLLARS IN THE GENERAL LEDGER ARE IN THE CORRECT PLACE TO REFLECT OUR TIME AND EFFORT SPENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE DEVELOP RELATIVE VALUE UNITS TO ALLOCATE THE ACTUAL GENERAL LEDGER COST DOWN TO THE PROCEDURE CHARGE CODES FROM OUR PATIENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. ALL OVERHEAD IS ALLOCATED DOWN TO THE REVENUE PRODUCING DEPARTMENTS BASED ON VARIOUS STATISTICS. ONCE EVERY CHARGE CODE HAS GONE THROUGH THE COST AND AUDIT PROCESS, WE CAN RUN THE PATIENT LEVEL REPORTS USED FOR THE FORM 990 TO GET TO THE COST INFORMATION NEEDED.

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SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES DO NOT INCLUDE ANY COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PHYSICIAN CLINICS.

PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. CONDUCTS SEVERAL HEALTH FAIRS, SEMINARS AND CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. IS ALSO INVOLVED IN LOCAL COMMUNITY AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, RACE FOR THE CURE, WALK AMERICA, ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, AND MANY OTHERS. NOT ONLY DO WE PROVIDE MONETARY DONATIONS, BUT OUR EMPLOYEES ARE ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS IN THESE WORTHY CAUSES.

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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC.'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE WAS DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:A BAD DEBT REPORT IS RUN TO PULL ALL PATIENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MOVED TO A BAD DEBT ACCOUNT LOCATION. WE THEN TAKE THE TOTAL ACCOUNT BALANCE OF ALL THE PATIENTS IN THE BAD DEBT LOCATION AND DIVIDE IT BY THE TOTAL CHARGES OF THE SAME PATIENT LOCATION. WE MULTIPLY THE RESULTING RATIO BY THE TOTAL COST OF THE SAME PATIENT POPULATION WHICH PROVIDES US WITH THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE ACCOUNT BALANCE MOVED TO BAD DEBT STATUS.

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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC.'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY WAS DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:WE IDENTIFY THE PATIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE UNDER BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. THIS INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IN THE PATIENT'S RECORD. WE ALSO INCLUDE PATIENTS WHO REFUSE TO COMPLETE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAPERWORK. IF A PATIENT IS DETERMINED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, IF INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE PATIENT IS INCOMPLETE, OR WHEN A SELF-PAY MINIMUM DISCOUNT NOTE IS ENTERED IN THE PATIENT RECORD, WE RUN A REPORT WHICH PROVIDES US THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THOSE PATIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION, THE SOLE MEMBER OF BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC., HAS ADOPTED HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION STATEMENT NO. 15, VALUATION AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION OF CHARITY CARE AND BAD DEBTS BY INSTITUTIONAL PROVIDERS.THERE IS NOT A SEPARATE BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOOTNOTE IN BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION'S COMBINED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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THE SHORTFALL, IF ANY, IS NOT TREATED AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT.WE CANNOT GET THE PAYMENT AND MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COST INFORMATION FROM THE COST REPORT IN THE FORMAT WE NEED. THEREFORE, WE TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS. FOR LINE 5, WE TAKE THE TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS FROM SCHEDULE 6, PATIENT POPULATION, AND DIVIDE THAT BY THE TOTAL HOSPITAL MEDICARE PAYMENTS. WE MULTIPLY THE RESULTING RATIO BY THE REVENUE NUMBERS THAT COME FROM THE COST REPORT. FOR LINE 6, WE USE THE SAME CONCEPT TO GET THE COST INFORMATION. WE GET THE TOTAL COST OF MEDICARE PATIENTS FROM SCHEDULE 6 AND DIVIDE THAT NUMBER BY THE TOTAL COST OF THE TOTAL MEDICARE PATIENT POPULATION OF THE HOSPITAL. WE THEN MULTIPLY THIS RATIO BY THE COST INFORMATION FROM THE COST REPORT.

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THE HOSPITAL'S COLLECTION AGENCY WILL DETERMINE IF THE PATIENT HAS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ON FILE AND WAS DEEMED TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY THE HOSPITAL. IF IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THEN THE COLLECTION AGENCY WILL REVIEW THE REMAINING UNPAID BALANCE AFTER THE APPLICATION OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISCOUNT, AND PURSUE APPROPRIATE COLLECTION EFFORTS. DEPENDING UPON THE CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE TIME, THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OWED MAY BE WRITTEN OFF.

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THE HOSPITALS HAVE OPEN MEDICAL STAFFS, COMMUNITY BOARD INVOLVEMENT, SUPPORT SERVICES, FREE AND/OR REDUCED MAMMOGRAMS, HEALTH FAIRS, DONATION OF SUPPLIES AND MONEY, AND MANY OTHER THINGS.

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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. IS AN AFFILIATE OF BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF A NUMBER OF HOSPITALS, MINOR MEDICAL CENTERS, HOME CARE AND HOSPICE SERVICES, AND PHYSICIAN SERVICES IN WEST TENNESSEE, NORTH AND CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI, AND EAST ARKANSAS. EACH FACILITY PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.

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"BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION (BMHCC), AS SOLE MEMBER OF BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC., PROVIDES NEEDS ASSESSMENTS THROUGH THE HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, LOCAL ADVISORY BOARDS PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATORS.REPUTATION.COM IS CONTRACTED TO ANALYZE AND GARNER ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK FROM ONLINE REVIEWS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS WELL AS TO SOLICIT REVIEWS FROM BAPTIST PATIENTS. THESE EFFORTS ARE GEARED TOWARDS RAPID RESPONSE AND CORRECTION OF SUBOPTIMAL PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE NEEDS OF BMHCC'S PATIENT CONSTITUENCY. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIAN PRACTICES.PROVIDER ENGAGEMENT SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED YEARLY TO DETERMINE LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT AND ALIGNMENT OF PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDERS. ENGAGEMENT ASSESSES PRIDE IN THE ORGANIZATION, INTENT TO STAY, WILLINGNESS TO RECOMMEND, AND OVERALL WORKPLACE SATISFACTION. ALIGNMENT ASSESSES THE EXTENT TO WHICH PHYSICIANS FEEL A STRONG PARTNERSHIP AND CONNECTION WITH LEADERSHIP, INCLUDING A SHARED VISION OF HOW TO EXECUTE THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION. AN IMPORTANT FACET OF ALIGNMENT IS THE PHYSICIANS' SENSE THAT THEIR INPUT AND FEEDBACK ARE VALUED AND HAVE AN IMPACT ON GOAL SETTING AND DIRECTION. QUESTIONS SEEK INPUT ON THEIR PATIENTS' EXPERIENCES, STAFF INTERACTIONS AND SERVICES PROVIDED, QUALITY STATUS AND IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES, NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS, CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY. SURVEY INVITATIONS ARE EMAILED TO BOTH SYSTEM AFFILIATED PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS BY PRESS GANEY ASSOCIATES, LLC.COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENTS (CNA) FOR ADDITIONAL PHYSICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY ARE ALSO CONDUCTED. POPULATION-BASED DEMAND ESTIMATES ARE OBTAINED FROM THE MILLIMAN DATA DRIVEN MODELS CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH BMHCC'S CNA VENDOR, 3DHEALTH. THEY TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE AGE AND GENDER OF THE POPULATION. THIS IS THEN COMPARED TO THE SUPPLY OF PHYSICIANS AS DETERMINED THROUGH AN IQVIA NATIONAL PHYSICIAN DATABASE. 3DHEALTH ALSO CALLS PHYSICIAN OFFICES IN EACH SERVICE AREA TO DETERMINE THE FULL TIME EQUIVALENT OF PHYSICIANS AVAILABLE IN THE SPECIALTY OF INTEREST FOR EACH ASSESSMENT. THE DEMAND MINUS THE SUPPLY GIVES THE ""NET NEED"" CURRENTLY, AND IN YEARS TO COME. THE REQUEST FOR THESE ANALYSES ARE MADE BY THE HOSPITAL'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BASED ON THE PRIORITIES GIVEN BY THE MEDICAL STAFF AND ACCORDING TO KNOWLEDGE OF PHYSICIANS THAT ARE LIKELY TO LEAVE THE AREA IN THE NEXT YEAR OR TWO. GENERALLY, THE DEMAND AND SUPPLY ESTIMATES ARE FOR A GEOGRAPHIC AREA DEFINED BY THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA OF THE HOSPITAL AS DEFINED BY THE STARK ACT.BMHCC ALSO CONSULTS WITH MULTIPLE OUTSIDE VENDORS IN THE REAL ESTATE AND HEALTH CARE FACILITY PLANNING BUSINESS TO ASSESS FACILITY NEED AND OPTIMAL LOCATION TO BEST SERVE THE PUBLIC. MULTIPLE SOFTWARE PACKAGES WITH PROPRIETARY ALGORITHMS TO ASSESS BEST LOCATION FOR PROSPECTIVE NEW FACILITIES ARE USED. NATIONAL CLAIMS DATABASES OF HEALTH CARE VISITS, AS WELL AS DATA SETS GATHERED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA AND CELL COMPANIES THAT ASSESS POPULATION TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS, PROVIDE CUTTING EDGE DATA TO ULTIMATELY PROVIDE OPTIMAL LOCATIONS FOR THE MARKETS BAPTIST SERVES.PATIENT EXPERIENCE SURVEYS ARE USED TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEED AND TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK ON OUR SERVICES. THROUGH PRESS GANEY ASSOCIATES, LLC, BMHCC UTILIZES MAIL, E-MAIL AND TEXT TO SEEK FEEDBACK FROM OVER 1.2 MILLION PATIENT VISITS PER YEAR. SERVICES FOR THESE VISITS MAY BE PROVIDED IN ONE OF SEVEN SETTINGS: INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT TEST AND TREATMENT, ONCOLOGY CENTER, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, AMBULATORY SURGERY, URGENT CARE CENTER, AND PHYSICIAN PRACTICE CLINIC. THE SURVEY MEASURES THE PATIENT'S PERCEPTION OF KEY COMPONENTS OF THEIR JOURNEY WITH OUR HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION. THESE COMPONENTS INCLUDE ADMISSION, REGISTRATION, COMMUNICATION WITH NURSES, COMMUNICATION WITH DOCTORS, WAIT TIME, RESPONSE TO NEEDS, HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT, DISCHARGE, CARE TRANSITION, ETC. THE RATINGS ON EACH QUESTION ARE USED, ALONG WITH COMMENTS, TO IDENTIFY THE CONTINUATION OF BEST PRACTICES ALONG WITH ANY CHANGES IN PROCESSES OR BEHAVIORS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE."

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"PATIENTS ARE INFORMED OF THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE IN PERSON UPON ENTERING THE HOSPITAL FACILITY. EACH PATIENT IS ASSIGNED AN ADMISSIONS PERSON WHO PROVIDES WRITTEN INFORMATION AS WELL AS VERBAL INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, THE PATIENT MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS: (A) A COPY IS GIVEN TO THE PATIENT DURING THE ADMISSIONS AND/OR DISCHARGE PROCESS FOR EACH VISIT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. (B) A COPY IS SENT WITH THE FIRST POST-DISCHARGE BILLING STATEMENT. (C) COPIES ARE POSTED AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT ALL ADMISSIONS, EMERGENCY AND BUSINESS OFFICE DEPARTMENT AREAS AT ALL BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION FACILITIES. (D) COPIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AND PRINTING ONLINE ON THE BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION WEBSITE UNDER ""FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR BY CONTACTING THE FACILITY WHERE SERVICES WERE RECEIVED AND REQUESTING A COPY BY MAIL OR EMAIL AT FAP@BMHCC.ORG. (E) COPIES OF ALL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO INDICATES THAT IS THEIR PREFERENCE."

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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC. SERVICES THE UNION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AREA. SOME PATIENTS COME FROM OTHER MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES SURROUNDING THE UNION COUNTY AREA. THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY COMPRISES ABOUT 26.2% OF OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. HISPANICS MAKE UP ABOUT 4.9%, AND CAUCASIANS ARE ABOUT 65.9%.DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOTS ARE PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE FIRM OF CLARITAS, INC. OUR OWN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH DEPARTMENT AT BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION (OUR PARENT) CALCULATES THE DISTRIBUTION OF INPATIENT DISCHARGES (EXCLUDING NEWBORNS) BY COUNTY. THIS IS SORTED IN DESCENDING NUMBER PER COUNTY AND DETERMINES THOSE COUNTIES WITH UP TO 75-77% OF THE DISCHARGES AND THESE CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES COMPRISE THE PRIMARY MARKET AREA. COUNTIES COMPRISING 78-95% OF THE DISCHARGES ARE DESIGNATED THE SECONDARY MARKET, WHILE THE REMAINING 5% IS THE TERTIARY MARKET.BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-UNION COUNTY, INC.'S PRIMARY MARKET SERVICE AREA HAS 197,055 PERSONS WITH THE COMBINED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AREA HAVING 328,289 PERSONS. OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS AGE, HOUSEHOLD INCOME, AND RACE/ETHNICITY PERCENTAGES, AS COMPARED TO THE NATION AS A WHOLE, ARE ALSO USED IN THE MIX.DUNN AND BRADSTREET DATA IS ALSO USED TO DETERMINE THE COMMUNITIES' LARGEST EMPLOYERS.