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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Group Return
6801 Brecksville Rd No Rk1-85
Independence, OH 44131
EIN: 912153073
The hospital that you have selected is part of a multi-facility organization that reports community benefit expenditures in the aggregate and not by individual hospital. The data shown below are for the multi-facility organization. We encourage you to contact the individual hospital directly if you would like community benefit information on the hospital.Learn more
Individual Facility Details: Lakewood Hospital14519 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Lakewood, OH 44107
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| Bed count | 224 | Medicare provider number | 360212 | Member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals | NO | Children's hospital | NO |
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Group ReturnDisplay data for year:
Community Benefit Spending- 2016
(as % of functional expenses, which all tax-exempt organizations report on Form 990 Schedule H)
(as % of functional expenses, which all tax-exempt organizations report on Form 990 Schedule H)
9.52%
Spending by Community Benefit Category- 2016
(as % of total functional expenses)
(as % of total functional expenses)
Community Benefit Spending Compared to Functional Expenses, 2010-2016
Additional data
Community Benefit Expenditures: 2016
All tax-exempt organizations file a Form 990 with the IRS for every tax year. If the tax-exempt organization operates one or more hospital facilities during the tax year, the organization must attach a Schedule H to Form 990. On Part I of Schedule H, the organization records the expenditures it made during the tax year for various types of community benefits; 9 types are shown on this web tool. By default, this web tool presents community benefit expenditures as a percentage of the organization’s functional expenses, which it reports on Form 990, Part IX, Line 25, Column A. (The more commonly heard term, ‘total operating expenses’, which organizations report to CMS, is generally about 90% of the ‘functional expenses’). The user may change the default to see the dollar expenditures.
Operating expenses $ 8,486,267,857 Total amount spent on community benefits as % of operating expenses$ 808,143,366 9.52 %- Amount spent in the following IRS community benefit categories:
Financial Assistance at cost as % of operating expenses$ 86,596,706 1.02 %Medicaid as % of operating expenses$ 328,804,156 3.87 %Costs of other means-tested government programs as % of operating expenses$ 0 0 %Health professions education as % of operating expenses$ 272,274,318 3.21 %Subsidized health services as % of operating expenses$ 19,571,881 0.23 %Research as % of operating expenses$ 64,041,570 0.75 %Community health improvement services and community benefit operations*
as % of operating expensesNote: these two community benefit categories are reported together on the Schedule H, part I, line 7e.$ 26,133,841 0.31 %Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit* as % of operating expenses$ 10,720,894 0.13 %Community building*
as % of operating expenses$ 1,197,751 0.01 %- * = CBI denoted preventative categories
- Community building activities details:
Did tax-exempt hospital report community building activities? YES Number of activities or programs (optional) 0 Physical improvements and housing 0 Economic development 0 Community support 0 Environmental improvements 0 Leadership development and training for community members 0 Coalition building 0 Community health improvement advocacy 0 Workforce development 0 Other 0 Persons served (optional) 0 Physical improvements and housing 0 Economic development 0 Community support 0 Environmental improvements 0 Leadership development and training for community members 0 Coalition building 0 Community health improvement advocacy 0 Workforce development 0 Other 0 Community building expense
as % of operating expenses$ 1,197,751 0.01 %Physical improvements and housing as % of community building expenses$ 43,773 3.65 %Economic development as % of community building expenses$ 16,783 1.40 %Community support as % of community building expenses$ 960,929 80.23 %Environmental improvements as % of community building expenses$ 9,424 0.79 %Leadership development and training for community members as % of community building expenses$ 259 0.02 %Coalition building as % of community building expenses$ 91,629 7.65 %Community health improvement advocacy as % of community building expenses$ 29,239 2.44 %Workforce development as % of community building expenses$ 45,715 3.82 %Other as % of community building expenses$ 0 0 %Direct offsetting revenue $ 1,000 Physical improvements and housing $ 0 Economic development $ 0 Community support $ 0 Environmental improvements $ 0 Leadership development and training for community members $ 0 Coalition building $ 1,000 Community health improvement advocacy $ 0 Workforce development $ 0 Other $ 0
Other Useful Tax-exempt Hospital Information: 2016
In addition to community benefit and community building expenditures, the Schedule H worksheet includes sections on what percentage of bad debt can be attributable to patients eligible for financial assistance, and questions on the tax-exempt hospital's debt collection policy. When searching a specific tax-exempt hospital in this web tool, Section II provides information about bad debt and the financial assistance policy, and whether the state in which the tax-exempt hospital resides has expanded Medicaid coverage under the federal ACA.
Of the tax-exempt hospital’s overall operating expenses, amount reported as bad debt
as % of operating expenses$ 302,125,576 3.56 %Is the tax-exempt hospital considered a "sole community hospital" under the Medicare program? NO - Information about the tax-exempt hospital's Financial Assistance Policy and Debt Collection Policy
The Financial Assistance Policy section of Schedule H has changed over the years. The questions listed below reflect the questions on the 2009-2011 Schedule H forms and the answers tax-exempt hospitals provided for those years. The Financial Assistance Policy requirements were changed under the ACA. In the future, as the Community Benefit Insight web site is populated with 2021 data and subsequent years, the web tool will also be updated to reflect the new wording and requirements. In the meantime, if you have any questions about this section, we encourage you to contact your tax-exempt hospital directly.
Does the organization have a written financial assistance (charity care) policy? YES Did the tax-exempt hospital rely upon Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) to determine when to provide free or discounted care for patients? YES Amount of the tax-exempt hospital’s bad debt (at cost) attributed to patients eligible under the organization’s financial assistance (charity care) policy
as % of operating expenses$ 0 0 %- Did the tax-exempt hospital, or an authorized third party, take any of the following collection activities before determining whether the patient was eligible for financial assistance:
Reported to credit agency Not available Under the ACA, states have the choice to expand Medicaid eligibility for their residents up to 138% of the federal poverty guidelines. The Medicaid expansion provision of the ACA did not go into effect until January 2014, so data in this web tool will not reflect each state's current Medicaid eligibility threshold. For up to date information, please visit the Terms and Glossary under the Resources tab.
After enactment of the ACA, has the state in which this tax-exempt hospital is located expanded Medicaid? YES The federal poverty guidelines (FPG) are set by the government and used to determine eligibility for many federal financial assistance programs. Tax-exempt hospitals often use FPG guidelines in their Financial Assistance policies to determine which patients will qualify for free or discounted care.
If not, is the state's Medicaid threshold for working parents at or below 76% of the federal poverty guidelines? Not available In addition to the federal requirements, some states have laws stipulating community benefit requirements as a result of tax-exemption. The laws vary from state to state and may require the tax-exempt hospitals to submit community benefit reports. Data on this web tool captures whether or not a state had a mandatory community benefit reporting law as of 2011. For more information, please see Community Benefit State Law Profiles Comparison at The Hilltop Institute.
Does the state in which the tax-exempt hospital is located have a mandatory community benefit reporting statute? YES
Community Health Needs Assessment Activities: 2016
The ACA requires all 501(c)(3) tax-exempt hospitals to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years, starting with the hospital's tax year beginning after March 23, 2012. The 2011 Schedule H included an optional section of questions on the CHNA process. This web tool includes responses for those hospitals voluntary reporting this information. The web tool will be updated to reflect changes in these questions on the 2012 and subsequent Schedule H forms.
Did the tax-exempt hospital report that they had conducted a CHNA? NO Did the CHNA define the community served by the tax-exempt hospital? Not available Did the CHNA consider input from individuals that represent the broad interests of the community served by the tax-exempt hospital? Not available Did the tax-exempt hospital make the CHNA widely available (i.e. post online)? Not available Did the tax-exempt hospital adopt an implementation strategy to address the community needs identified by the CHNA? Not available
Supplemental Information: 2016
This section presents qualitative information submitted by the hospital, verbatim from the 990H record.
- Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Description of the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4A (Expenses $ 7507211039 including grants of $ 142207648) (Revenue $ 8255444611) SEE PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT IN SCHEDULE O.
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Facility Information
Schedule H (Form 990) Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B.
CLEVELAND CLINIC REHABILITATION PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2: CLEVELAND CLINIC REHABILITATION OPENED IN DECEMBER 2015.
CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2: CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL OPENED IN NOVEMBER 2016.
LAKEWOOD HOSPITAL (CLOSED FEBRUARY 2016) PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
CLEVELAND CLINIC REHABILITATION PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
LAKEWOOD HOSPITAL (CLOSED FEBRUARY 2016) PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
LAKEWOOD HOSPITAL (CLOSED FEBRUARY 2016) PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
LAKEWOOD HOSPITAL (CLOSED FEBRUARY 2016) PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
PART V, SECTION B FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A CONSISTS OF: - FACILITY 1: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, - FACILITY 3: FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 4: HILLCREST HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 5: CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM, - FACILITY 6: MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 7: SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 9: LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 10: MEDINA HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 8: EUCLID HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 11: CLEV CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSP FOR REHAB, - FACILITY 12: LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, - FACILITY 13: EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, - FACILITY 2: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX G OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION MAIN CAMPUS COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL,LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION MAIN CAMPUS ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.CLEVELAND CLINIC CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH CLEVELAND CLINIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.CLEVELAND CLINIC CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER CRIME RATES, ADEQUATE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).CLEVELAND CLINIC CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH CLEVELAND CLINIC IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 1 -- THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX D OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER CRIME RATES, ADEQUATE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 3 -- FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- HILLCREST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX C OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- HILLCREST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: HILLCREST HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. HILLCREST HOSPITAL ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- HILLCREST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.HILLCREST HOSPITAL CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH HILLCREST HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.HILLCREST HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER CRIME RATES, ADEQUATE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).HILLCREST HOSPITAL CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH HILLCREST HOSPITAL IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- HILLCREST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- HILLCREST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- HILLCREST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 4 -- HILLCREST HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX C OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION. CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS- CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE. ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATIONS OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS - POOR BIRTH OUTCOMES - CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM DOES NOT OFFER OBSTETRICS SERVICES AT ITS HOSPITAL IN WESTON, AND IS THEREFORE UNABLE TO ADDRESS THE POOR BIRTH OUTCOMES NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM REFERS ITS PATIENTS TO OTHER LOCAL FACILITIES FOR OBSTETRICS CARE.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM CAMPUS HOSPITAL TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 5 -- CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX C OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER CRIME RATES, ADEQUATE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 6 -- MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX C OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER CRIME RATES, ADEQUATE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 7 -- SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- EUCLID HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX C OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- EUCLID HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: EUCLID HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. EUCLID HOSPITAL ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- EUCLID HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.EUCLID HOSPITAL CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH EUCLID HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.EUCLID HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER CRIME RATES, ADEQUATE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).EUCLID HOSPITAL CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH EUCLID HOSPITAL IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- EUCLID HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- EUCLID HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- EUCLID HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 8 -- EUCLID HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- LUTHERAN HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX C OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- LUTHERAN HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: LUTHERAN HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. LUTHERAN HOSPITAL ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- LUTHERAN HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.LUTHERAN HOSPITAL CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH LUTHERAN HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.LUTHERAN HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER CRIME RATES, ADEQUATE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).LUTHERAN HOSPITAL CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH LUTHERAN HOSPITAL IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- LUTHERAN HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- LUTHERAN HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- LUTHERAN HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 9 -- LUTHERAN HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- MEDINA HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX C OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- MEDINA HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: MEDINA HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. MEDINA HOSPITAL ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- MEDINA HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTHCARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.MEDINA HOSPITAL CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH MEDINA HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.MEDINA HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER CRIME RATES, ADEQUATE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).MEDINA HOSPITAL CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH MEDINA HOSPITAL IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- MEDINA HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- MEDINA HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- MEDINA HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 10 -- MEDINA HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- CLEV CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSP FOR REHAB PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WHICH TOOK PLACE JANUARY 2016 THROUGH JULY 2016. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. EACH KEY INFORMANT WAS INTERVIEWED OVER THE PHONE BY THE CONSULTANT, VERITE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, USING THE SAME SET OF QUESTIONS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX G OF THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S CHNA."
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- CLEV CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSP FOR REHAB PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND GLENBEIGH.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- CLEV CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSP FOR REHAB PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11:
"IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION (""CCCHR"") CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH CCCHR CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.CCCHR CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER CRIME RATES, ADEQUATE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).CCCHR CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH CCCHR IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS."
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- CLEV CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSP FOR REHAB PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- CLEV CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSP FOR REHAB PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- CLEV CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSP FOR REHAB PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 11 -- CLEV CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSP FOR REHAB PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. THE INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED BY THE CONSULTANT, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, FROM MARCH 2016 THROUGH JUNE 2016. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ""PROCESSES AND METHODS"" SECTION OF THE HOSPITAL'S CHNA.FOCUS GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED WITH COMMUNITY RESIDENTS FROM APRIL THROUGH MAY 2016 TO OBTAIN INPUT ON WHAT THEY THOUGHT WERE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIRTY THREE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WERE INCLUDED IN THE FOCUS GROUPS. IN ADDITION, A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DISTRIBUTED TO FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS TO GATHER THEIR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AND BASIC PERCEPTIONS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH."
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, GLENBEIGH, SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM, AND AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING IMPROVED COMMUNITY CONDITIONS FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT).LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 12 -- LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. THE INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED BY THE CONSULTANT, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, FROM MARCH 2016 THROUGH JUNE 2016. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ""PROCESSES AND METHODS"" SECTION OF THE HOSPITAL'S CHNA.FOCUS GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED WITH COMMUNITY RESIDENTS FROM APRIL THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2016 TO OBTAIN INPUT ON WHAT THEY THOUGHT WERE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DISTRIBUTED TO FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS TO GATHER THEIR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AND BASIC PERCEPTIONS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH."
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL, AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, GLENBEIGH, SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM, AND AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING IMPROVED SOCIAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS DECREASED POVERTY, DECREASED CRIME, DECREASED UNEMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 13 -- EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: "INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS RECEIVED THROUGH KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS. THE KEY INFORMANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY EACH HOSPITAL FACILITY'S LEADERSHIP AS PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENTED THE BROAD INTERESTS OF EACH FACILITY'S ""COMMUNITY,"" AS DEFINED IN THE RELEVANT CHNA REPORT. THEY WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE KEY INFORMANTS INCLUDED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF OR EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH; LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; AGENCIES WITH CURRENT DATA OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH NEEDS AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; AND LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. THE INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED BY THE CONSULTANT, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, FROM MARCH 2016 THROUGH JUNE 2016. A LIST OF EACH PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ""PROCESSES AND METHODS"" OF THE HOSPITAL'S CHNA.FOCUS GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED WITH COMMUNITY RESIDENTS FROM APRIL THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2016 TO OBTAIN INPUT ON WHAT THEY THOUGHT WERE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FIFTY FOUR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WERE RECRUITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOCUS GROUPS. IN ADDITION, A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DISTRIBUTED TO FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS TO GATHER THEIR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AND BASIC PERCEPTIONS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH."
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS, INCLUDING: CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, EDWIN SHAW REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, EUCLID HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, HILLCREST HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL, MEDINA HOSPITAL, SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL,AND CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA HEALTH SYSTEM. AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, GLENBEIGH, SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM, AND AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: IN GENERAL THE KEY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ALL CCHS HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; CHRONIC DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY; AND WELLNESS. HOW THE FACILITY WILL ADDRESS EACH NEED IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE RELEVANT HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY REPORT.AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER CANNOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THOSE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT DO NOT RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO DELIVER HEALTH CARE. THESE ARE NEEDS THAT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE MORE APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS. ALTHOUGH AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER CANNOT ADDRESS THESE NEEDS DIRECTLY, IT DOES SUPPORT GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP WITH THESE NEEDS.AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER CANNOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY NEED IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS (INCLUDING IMPROVED SOCIAL SERVICES, BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, DECREASED POVERTY, LOWER CRIME RATES, DECREASED UNEMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS).AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER CANNOT FOCUS ON OR OTHERWISE ADDRESS THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. ALTHOUGH AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH DEVELOPING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS MISSION RELATES TO DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE, IT DOES AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT AND PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATION OF TIME, SKILL AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B: PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL MAY NONETHELESS QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES EXCEED 15% OF THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 15E: IN ADDITION TO APPLYING BY COMPLETING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION, PATIENTS MAY BE EVALUATED UPON SCHEDULING OR PRIOR TO ADMISSION BY CCHS. UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT CCHS DETERMINES THROUGH THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION SOURCES TO HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME UNDER 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WILL BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED AS SUCH IN WRITING. IF THE PATIENT BELIEVES THEY QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, THEY MAY SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS POSTED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
GROUP A-FACILITY 2 -- AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: IN ADDITION TO ITEMS LISTED IN 20A-D, CCHS NOTIFIES INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ABOUT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, IN THEIR DISCHARGE SUMMARY, IN THE ON HOLD MESSAGE IF THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON WEB PAGES INCLUDING THE ONLINE BILL PAY PORTAL.
PART V, SECTION B FACILITY REPORTING GROUP B
FACILITY REPORTING GROUP B CONSISTS OF: - FACILITY 18: SELECT SPECIALTY - REGENCY WEST, - FACILITY 19: SELECT SPECIALTY - REGENCY EAST, - FACILITY 17: SELECT SPECIALTY - FAIRHILL, - FACILITY 20: SELECT SPECIALTY - GATEWAY
GROUP B-FACILITY 18 -- SELECT SPECIALTY - REGENCY WEST PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2: ON JULY 1, 2016, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION ENTERED INTO A JOINT VENTURE TO OPERATE THE LONG TERM ACUTE CARE FACILITY.
GROUP B-FACILITY 19 -- SELECT SPECIALTY - REGENCY EAST PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2: ON JULY 1, 2016, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION ENTERED INTO A JOINT VENTURE TO OPERATE THE LONG TERM ACUTE CARE FACILITY.
GROUP B-FACILITY 17 -- SELECT SPECIALTY - FAIRHILL PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2: ON JULY 1, 2016, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION ENTERED INTO A JOINT VENTURE TO OPERATE THE LONG TERM ACUTE CARE FACILITY.
GROUP B-FACILITY 20 -- SELECT SPECIALTY - GATEWAY PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2: ON JULY 1, 2016, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION ENTERED INTO A JOINT VENTURE TO OPERATE THE LONG TERM ACUTE CARE FACILITY.
PART V, LINE 3 LAKEWOOD HOSPITAL LAST CONDUCTED A CHNA IN 2013. INPATIENT SERVICES TRANSITIONED OUT OF LAKEWOOD HOSPITAL THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2016 AND CONCLUDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2016. DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF THE HOSPITAL FACILITY, A CHNA DURING THE TAX YEAR OR EITHER OF THE TWO IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING TAX YEARS WAS NOT REQUIRED.
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Supplemental Information
Schedule H (Form 990) Part VI
PART I, LINE 3C: CCHS PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES TO ALL PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, GENDER OR COUNTRY OF NATIONAL ORIGIN AND WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL CCHS FACILITIES, AND THE AMOUNT OF CARE PROVIDED UNDER THE POLICY IS DETERMINED BY NEED AND IS NOT LIMITED OR RATIONED BY BUDGETED AMOUNTS. UNDER THE POLICY, CCHS PROVIDES FREE CARE TO INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT INSURANCE WITH INCOMES UP TO 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AND DISCOUNTED CARE ON A SLIDING SCALE UP TO 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. IN ADDITION, THE POLICY CONTAINS ADDITIONAL WAYS TO QUALIFY BASED ON FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL NEED.
PART I, LINE 7: THE BEST AVAILABLE DATA WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE COST AMOUNTS REPORTED IN ITEM 7. FOR CERTAIN CATEGORIES, THE BEST AVAILABLE DATA WAS DERIVED FROM A COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. IN OTHER CATEGORIES, SPECIFIC COST-TO-CHARGE RATIOS WERE CALCULATED AND APPLIED TO THAT CATEGORY.
PART I, LINE 7G: CCHS EMPLOYS ITS PHYSICIANS, THEREFORE THE ASSOCIATED COSTS AND CHARGES RELATING TO THESE PHYSICIAN SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN ALL RELEVANT CATEGORIES OF PART I.
PART I, LN 7 COL(F): ADDITIONAL BAD DEBT EXPENSE ADDED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE, BUT NOT REPORTED ON FORM 990, IS $891,819.
PART I, LINE 6A SCH H PART I, LINE 6A - AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS PREPARED FOR THE HEALTH SYSTEM AS A WHOLE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PARENT ORGANIZATION AND RELATED AFFILIATES.
PART I, LINE 7 THE NET COMMUNITY BENEFIT EXPENSE FIGURE REPORTED FOR UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID IS NET OF CCHS' HCAP BENEFIT OF $3,124,301.
PART I, LINE 7 NOTE THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF $808,143,366 AS REPORTED ON PART I, LINE 7 DIFFERS FROM THE TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOR CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM AS REPORTED IN THE SYSTEM'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT. THE AMOUNT DIFFERS IN TWO RESPECTS: 1) IRS DOES NOT CONSIDER COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES AS REPORTED IN PART II TO BE COMMUNITY BENEFIT WHERE THESE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT PER CHA GUIDELINES, AND2) THE PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF JOINT VENTURE COMMUNITY BENEFIT IS INCLUDED IN LINE 7.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: CLEVELAND CLINIC ADDRESSES VARIOUS COMMUNITY CONCERNS, INCLUDING HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, POVERTY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. CLEVELAND CLINIC DEVOTES EMPLOYEE TIME AND TALENT TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY COLLABORATION BOARDS, HEALTH ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES THE ORGANIZATION SERVES.
PART III, LINE 2: ANY DISCOUNTS PROVIDED OR PAYMENTS MADE TO A PARTICULAR PATIENT ACCOUNT ARE APPLIED TO THAT PATIENT ACCOUNT PRIOR TO ANY BAD DEBT WRITE-OFF AND ARE THUS, NOT INCLUDED IN BAD DEBT EXPENSE.
PART III, LINE 4: TEXT OF FOOTNOTE FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:PATIENT RECEIVABLES ARE REDUCED BY AN ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. THE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS IS BASED UPON MANAGEMENT'S ASSESSMENT OF HISTORICAL AND EXPECTED NET COLLECTIONS CONSIDERING HISTORICAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, MAJOR PAYOR SOURCES AND OTHER COLLECTION INDICATORS. PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MANAGEMENT ASSESSES THE ADEQUACY OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS BASED UPON HISTORICAL WRITE-OFF EXPERIENCE BY PAYOR CATEGORY. THE RESULTS OF THIS REVIEW ARE THEN USED TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES. AFTER SATISFACTION OF AMOUNTS DUE FROM INSURANCE, THE SYSTEM FOLLOWS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES FOR PLACING CERTAIN PAST-DUE PATIENT BALANCES WITH COLLECTION AGENCIES, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON COLLECTION EFFORTS AS DETERMINED BY THE SYSTEM.
PART III, LINE 8: MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS ARE CALCULATED USING A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO.CCHS HAS USED THE CHA METHODOLOGY FOR REPORTING COMMUNITY BENEFIT SINCE 2004 AS IT WAS THE EMERGING COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING STANDARD AND NOW HAS BEEN ADOPTED IN LARGE PART BY THE IRS FOR 990 REPORTING PURPOSES. THE CHA MODEL DOES NOT INCLUDE MEDICARE SHORTFALL AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT.
PART III, LINE 9B: IT IS OUR POLICY NOT TO PURSUE COLLECTION PRACTICES AGAINST PATIENTS KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OR BEFORE REASONABLE EFFORTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO MAKE SUCH DETERMINATION. IN CERTAIN CASES IT MAY NOT BE EASILY DETERMINED WHETHER OR NOT A PATIENT QUALIFIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; HOWEVER, IF AFTER COLLECTION PRACTICES HAVE BEGUN IT LATER BECOMES KNOWN THAT A PATIENT QUALIFIES, THE COLLECTION EFFORTS CEASE. ADDITIONALLY, OUR EXTERNAL THIRD PARTY (COLLECTION) AGENCIES ARE TRAINED ON OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND ASSIST A PATIENT IN NEED BY SUPPLYING OUR APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
PART III, LINES 5, 6, & 7 IN ADDITION TO THE MEDICARE PROGRAMS REFLECTED IN THE COST REPORTS, CCHS INCURS COSTS AND RECEIVES REIMBURSEMENT FOR OTHER MEDICARE ELIGIBLE SERVICES. THE TOTAL REVENUE RECEIVED AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADDITIONAL MEDICARE SERVICES ARE $1,174,278,693 AND $1,537,584,729 RESPECTIVELY. THIS RESULTS IN MEDICARE SHORTFALL OF $363,306,036 WHICH NETTED WITH THE SURPLUS OF $9,654,845 AS REPORTED ON THE COST REPORTS, BRINGS THE TOTAL MEDICARE SHORTFALL TO $353,651,191.
PART VI, LINE 2: IN ADDITION TO THE CHNA PROCESS, CCHS, ITS INSTITUTES AND DEPARTMENTS, AND EACH HOSPITAL MAY GATHER, ANALYZE, AND REVIEW RELEVANT HEALTH STATISTICS AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FOR THAT PARTICULAR FACILTY'S COMMUNITY. THE DATA IS USED TO EVALUATE POTENTIAL NEW OR REVISED HEALTH SERVICES THAT CCHS MAY PROVIDE TO PARTICULAR GROUPS OF PATIENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.
PART VI, LINE 4: THE COMMUNITY FOR EACH OF THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES IN THE CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IS DEFINED BY BOTH MISSION AND GEOGRAPHY. THE GEOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY IS DEFINED BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S IMMEDIATELY CONTIGUOUS AREAS AS WELL AS THE BROADER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/REGIONS FROM WHICH THE MAJORITY OF DISCHARGED INPATIENTS RESIDE. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMMUNITY INCLUDES PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE THE EXPERTISE AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES OF THE CLEVELAND CLINIC. THE COMMUNITY FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IS THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.
PART VI, LINE 6: CLEVELAND CLINIC IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM, AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM CONSISTING OF AN ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL SCHOOL, COMMUNITY HOSPITALS, FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, VARIOUS ANCILLARY SERVICES, AND A LARGE GROUP OF EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN RESEARCHERS.
PART VI, LINE 3: INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND THE CLEVELAND CLINIC CONTINUOUSLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WEBSITE. PATIENT BILLS INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND AN INSERT DESCRIBING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED WITH BILLING STATEMENTS. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT CCHS, INCLUDING IN PATIENT REGISTRATION AREAS, ONLINE, AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE PRESENT ON-SITE AT EACH CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL AND OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO ASSIST PATIENTS IN QUALIFYING FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR INSURANCE AND BILLING INFORMATION PATIENT BROCHURE, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION DESKS AND WITH FINANCIAL COUNSELORS.
PART VI, LINE 5: ONE OF THE HALLMARKS OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IS THAT THE ORGANIZATION SERVES A BROAD, INDEFINITE CHARITABLE CLASS. ONE OF THE KEY INDICATORS THAT AN ORGANIZATION SERVES THE BROADER COMMUNITY IS CONTROL OF THE ORGANIZATION BY INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY LEADERS. CCF AND ITS NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL GOVERNING BOARDS ARE MADE UP OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO DIRECT AND GUIDE MANAGEMENT IN CARRYING OUT THE MISSION OF CCF AND ITS SUBORDINATES. TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS ARE SELECTED ON THE BASIS OF THEIR EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE IN A VARIETY OF AREAS BENEFICIAL TO THE CLEVELAND CLINIC AND THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR THEIR SERVICES.ANOTHER HALLMARK OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IS THAT SURPLUS FUNDS ARE USED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES. SURPLUS FUNDS FOR CCF AND ITS SUBORDINATES ARE REINVESTED AND USED TO CARRY OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT MISSION -- PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION.
