SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number

01-0782751
Part I
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Yes
No
1a
Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," was it a written policy? ......................
1b
Yes
 
2
If the organization had multiple hospital facilities, indicate which of the following best describes application of the financial assistance policy to its various hospital facilities during the tax year.
3
Answer the following based on the financial assistance eligibility criteria that applied to the largest number of the organization's patients during the tax year.
a
Did the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) as a factor in determining eligibility for providing free care?
If "Yes," indicate which of the following was the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:
3a
Yes
 
%
b
Did the organization use FPG as a factor in determining eligibility for providing discounted care? If "Yes," indicate
which of the following was the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: . . . . . . . .
3b
Yes
 
%
c
If the organization used factors other than FPG in determining eligibility, describe in Part VI the criteria used for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization used an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, as a factor in determining eligibility for free or discounted care.
4
Did the organization's financial assistance policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year provide for free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

Yes

 
5a
Did the organization budget amounts for free or discounted care provided under its financial assistance policy during
the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5a

Yes

 
b
If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount? . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discountedcare to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
 
6a
Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
 
Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.
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Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Financial Assistance and
Means-Tested
Government Programs
 (a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community benefit expense (d) Direct offsetting revenue (e) Net community benefit expense (f) Percent of total expense
a Financial Assistance at cost
(from Worksheet 1) . . . 		    28,215,230 2,419,022 25,796,208 1.300 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     789,874,572 596,800,498 193,074,074 9.700 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .     1,799,967 1,799,967 0 0 %
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .     819,889,769 601,019,487 218,870,282 11.000 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).     12,319,753 5,626,229 6,693,524 0.340 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .     41,887,050 3,286,607 38,600,443 1.940 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .     61,867,880 60,148,564 1,719,316 0.090 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .     58,813,279 0 58,813,279 2.950 %
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .     34,102,679 0 34,102,679 1.710 %
j Total. Other Benefits . .     208,990,641 69,061,400 139,929,241 7.030 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .     1,028,880,410 670,080,887 358,799,523 18.030 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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Part II
Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community building expense (d) Direct offsetting
revenue 		(e) Net community building expense (f) Percent of total expense
1 Physical improvements and housing     32,982   32,982 0 %
2 Economic development            
3 Community support     918,204 154,797 763,407 0.040 %
4 Environmental improvements     313,960   313,960 0.020 %
5 Leadership development and
training for community members		            
6 Coalition building            
7 Community health improvement advocacy     492,178 125,000 367,178 0.020 %
8 Workforce development     261,712   261,712 0.010 %
9 Other     21,500   21,500  
10 Total     2,040,536 279,797 1,760,739 0.090 %
Part III
Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices
Section A. Bad Debt Expense
Yes
No
1
Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Healthcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................
1
Yes
 
2
Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount. ......
2
24,419,729
3
Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount and the rationale, if any, for including this portion of bad debt as community benefit. ......
3
 
4
Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes bad debt expense or the page number on which this footnote is contained in the attached financial statements.
Section B. Medicare
5
Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....
5
4,484,642
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
5,960,052
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-1,475,410
8
Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.Check the box that describes the method used:
Section C. Collection Practices
9a
Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........
9a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization’s collection policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year
contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for financial assistance? Describe in Part VI .........................

9b

Yes

 
Part IV
Management Companies and Joint Ventures(owned 10% or more by officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and physicians—see instructions)
(a) Name of entity (b) Description of primary
activity of entity 		(c) Organization's
profit % or stock
ownership % 		(d) Officers, directors,
trustees, or key
employees' profit %
or stock ownership % 		(e) Physicians'
profit % or stock
ownership %
1NONE
  		       
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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Part VFacility Information
Section A. Hospital Facilities
(list in order of size from largest to smallest—see instructions)How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?1Name, address, primary website address, and state license number (and if a group return, the name and EIN of the subordinate hospital organization that operates the hospital facility) 		Licensed Hospital General-Medical-Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Hospital ResearchGrp Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (describe) Facility reporting group
1 NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
700 CHILDRENS DRIVE MAIN CAMPUS
COLUMBUS,OH43205
www.nationwidechildrens.org 		X X X X   X X   NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT  
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S (MAIN CAMPUS)
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A): 		1
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2   No
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 19
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5 Yes  
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a Yes  
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b Yes  
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. .............. 		8 Yes  
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 19
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): SEE SECTION C
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b    
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S (MAIN CAMPUS)
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Was widely publicized within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
SEE SECTION C
b
SEE SECTION C
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Billing and Collections
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S (MAIN CAMPUS)
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon nonpayment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
e
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S (MAIN CAMPUS)
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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Part V
Facility Information (continued)
Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B. Provide descriptions required for Part V, Section B, lines 2, 3j, 5, 6a, 6b, 7d, 11, 13b, 13h, 15e, 16j, 18e, 19e, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 20e, 21c, 21d, 23, and 24. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each hospital facility in a facility reporting group, designated by facility reporting group letter and hospital facility line number from Part V, Section A (“A, 1,” “A, 4,” “B, 2,” “B, 3,” etc.) and name of hospital facility.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3E THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IDENTIFIED IN THE CHNA ARE PRESENTED AS A PRIORITIZED DESCRIPTION. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5 - INPUT FROM COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES COMMUNITY INPUT FOR THIS REPORT WAS PROVIDED THROUGH A SERIES OF FACILITATED SESSIONS THAT TOOK PLACE THROUGHOUT 2018 TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE THE HEALTH NEEDS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY. THESE MEETINGS WERE HELD WITH COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES ON THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT STEERING COMMITTEE, LED BY THE CENTRAL OHIO HOSPITAL COUNCIL. CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDUCTING HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, ENTITIES WHICH REPRESENT SPECIFIC POPULATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WERE INCLUDED AS MEMBERS OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE. AMONG THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED AS MEMBERS OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE WERE: - LYNN DOBB - CENTRAL OHIO AREA AGENCY ON AGING (REPRESENTING THE SENIOR COMMUNITY) - JODI KELLER - CENTRAL OHIO TRAUMA SYSTEM - KATHY COWEN & MELISSA SEVER - COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH (SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF AND EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH) - THERESA SEAGRAVES - FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OF AND EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC HEALTH) - DAVID ELLSWORTH - OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DISABILITY AND HEALTH PROGRAM (REPRESENTING THE DISABLED COMMUNITY) - JOHN TOLBERT - PRIMARYONE HEALTH (REPRESENTING LOW-INCOME, MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AND HOMELESS POPULATIONS) - LISA COURTICE - UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OHIO (REPRESENTING LOW-INCOME, MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, AND MINORITY POPULATIONS) - JOANNE PEARSOL & ANDY WAPNER - THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CENTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE FURTHER, NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL POSTED ITS NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO ITS WEBSITE AND ALLOWED FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE DOCUMENT. NO COMMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED TO DATE.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A - CHNA HOSPITAL FACILITIES THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED AS A COLLABORATION LED BY THE CENTRAL OHIO HOSPITAL COUNCIL, INCLUDING NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, OHIOHEALTH, MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM, AND THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B - CHNA NON-HOSPITAL FACILITIES THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CENTRAL OHIO AREA AGENCY ON AGING, CENTRAL OHIO TRAUMA SYSTEM, CENTRAL OHIO TRAUMA SYSTEM, COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH, FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DISABILITY AND HEALTH PROGRAM, PRIMARYONE HEALTH, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OHIO, AND THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10A - IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY THE MOST RECENTLY ADOPTED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IS POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/about-us/advocacy-and-government-relat ions/community-relations/community-health-needs-assessment
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 - ADDRESSING NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE CHNA PRIMARY TARGETS FOR NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S EFFORTS FALL INTO THE CATEGORIES IDENTIFIED BY THE FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTHMAP 2019. GENERAL STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: - Access to Care: Nationwide Children's will expand its presence in the communities it serves, work to advance patient-centered medical home models, and improve coordination of care to ensure community members have access to high-quality primary, dental, specialized, urgent and emergency care in appropriate settings. - Chronic Conditions: Nationwide Children's will continue to reduce asthma and diabetes incidence and complications by optimizing treatment given through primary care visits, school-based programs and, when necessary, through hospitalizations. - Income and Poverty: Nationwide Children's and partners will continue efforts to lift families and children out of poverty by providing affordable housing, job training and antipoverty programs, and to perform research needed to understand and effectively address food insecurity. - Maternal and Infant Health: By participating in the endeavors of Ohio Better Birth Outcomes and providing care for infants in need through the Ohio Fetal Medicine Collaborative, Nationwide Children's will aim to increase the availability of birth control, prenatal care and immunizations to reduce prematurity and to prevent infant morbidity and mortality. - Mental Health and Addiction: Nationwide Children's will maintain and expand inpatient, outpatient and community-based efforts to innovatively prevent, treat and minimize the impact of behavioral health problems in its target population by providing care in the most appropriate setting. For additional details, please see the implementation strategy posted on this website: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/about-us/advocacy-and-government-relat ions/community-relations/community-health-needs-assessment.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 13B Ohio residents with family income greater than 200% of the FPL but less than 450% of the FPL whose bills from Nationwide Children's exceeds 20% of the family yearly household income will be considered medically indigent for purposes of this policy. Medically indigent families will be eligible for a higher discount in the Patient Responsibility in an amount such that the family's Patient Responsibility for all Nationwide Children's bills equals a percentage (%) of the family's yearly household income as stated below: - Income at 200% or less of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will be written off at 100% of the Patient Responsibility. - Income between 201% and 250% of the FPL will be written off to a balance equal to 5% of the family's yearly household income. - Income between 251% and 300% of the FPL will be written off to a balance equal to 7% of the family's yearly household income. - Income between 301% and 450% of the FPL will be written off to a balance equal to 10% of the family's yearly household income. PART V, SECTION B, LINE13H IN ADDITION TO USING THE FPG IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE, NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (NCH) USES THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WITHOUT REQUIRING AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: - MEDICAID RECIPIENTS WHO RECEIVE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID WILL HAVE 100% OF THE PATIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE AUTOMATICALLY WRITTEN OFF. - FAMILIES WHO PROVIDE A COMPLETED IRS FORM 4029 TO NCH'S PATIENTS ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 40% DISCOUNT OF THE PATIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. - FAMILIES WITH THE ADDRESS OF A "HOMELESS SHELTER" WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 100% DISCOUNT OF THE PATIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.
PART V, SECTION B, LINES 16A, B & C THE FAP APPLICATION FORM IS WIDELY AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.NATIONWIDECHILDRENS.ORG/YOUR-VISIT/BILLING-AND-INSURANCE/FINAN CIAL-ASSISTANCE
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section D. Other Health Care Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility
(list in order of size, from largest to smallest)
How many non-hospital health care facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?22
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1 HOMECARE AND HOSPICE
255 EAST MAIN STREET
COLUMBUS,OH43215 		HOMECARE
2 ONTARIO CLOSE TO HOME
2003 W 4TH STREET
ONTARIO,OH44906 		CLINICAL THERAPIES
3 CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY PRACTICES LLC
1264 Hospital Road
Chillicothe,OH45610 		Physician Practice
4 SPRINGFIELD LABORATORY SERVICE CENTER
1644 NORTH LIMESTONE STREET
SPRINGFIELD,OH45503 		LAB
5 CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY PRACTICES LLC
540 S TRIMBLE ROAD
MANSFIELD,OH44906 		Physician Practice
6 CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY PRACTICES LLC
110 West Smiley Avenue
Shelby,OH44875 		Physician Practice
7 CHILLICOTHE CLOSE TO HOME CENTER
4439 STATE ROUTE 159
CHILLICOTHE,OH45601 		CARDIOLOGY CLINIC & HEM/ONC CLINIC
8 NEWARK CLOSE TO HOME CENTER
75 SOUTH TERRACE AVENUE
NEWARK,OH43055 		MEDICAL OFFICES, CHILDLAB, CARDIOLOGY
9 MANSFIELD CLOSE TO HOME CENTER
536 S TRIMBLE ROAD
MANSFIELD,OH44906 		MEDICAL OFFICES, CHILDLAB, CARDIOLOGY
10 ZANESVILLE OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY CLINICS
716 ADAIR AVENUE
ZANESVILLE,OH43701 		CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
11 MARIETTA OUTPATIENT CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
416 FRONT STREET
MARIETTA,OH45750 		CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
12 MARION CLOSE TO HOME CENTER
1069 DELAWARE AVENUE
MARION,OH43302 		LAB & CARDIOLOGY
13 CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY PRACTICES LLC
2225 KEITH PARKWAY
FINDLAY,OH45840 		Physician Practice
14 NELSONVILLE OUTPATIENT CARDIOLOGY SVCS
11 JOHN LLOYD EVANS MEMORIAL DRIVE
NELSONVILLE,OH45764 		CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
15 PORTSMOUTH OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY CLINICS
8930 OHIO RIVER ROAD
WHEELERSBURGH,OH45694 		HEM/ONC, UROLOGY
16 DAYTON OUTPATIENT CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
1 CHILDRENS PLAZA
DAYTON,OH45404 		CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
17 PORTSMOUTH CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
1711 27th Street Braulin Bldg Sui
Portsmouth,OH45662 		CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
18 FINDLAY OUTPATIENT CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
1818 CHAPEL DRIVE SUITE D
FINDLAY,OH45840 		CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
19 ZANESVILLE LABORATORY SERVICE CENTER
1166 MILITARY ROAD SUITE 2B
ZANESVILLE,OH43701 		LAB
20 LIMA LABORATORY SERVICE CENTER
830 WEST HIGH STREET SUITE 375
LIMA,OH45801 		LAB
21 ADULT CONGENITAL CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
955 BETHESDA DRIVE 1ST FLOOR
ZANESVILLE,OH43701 		CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
22 FINDLAY NEUROLOGY CLINIC
3949 NORTH MAIN STREET
FINDLAY,OH45840 		NEUROLOGY CLINIC
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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Part VI
Supplemental Information
Provide the following information.
1 Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II and Part III, lines 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9b.
2 Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any CHNAs reported in Part V, Section B.
3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4 Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5 Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6 Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7 State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3C PART I, LINE 3C - CRITERIA USED FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY IN ADDITION TO USING THE FPG IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE, NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (NCH) USES THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WITHOUT REQUIRING AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: *MEDICAID RECIPIENTS WHO RECEIVE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID WILL HAVE 100% OF THE PATIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE AUTOMATICALLY WRITTEN OFF. *FAMILIES WHO PROVIDE A COMPLETED IRS FORM 4029 TO NCH'S PATIENTS ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 40% DISCOUNT OF THE PATIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. *FAMILIES WITH THE ADDRESS OF A "HOMELESS SHELTER" WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 100% DISCOUNT OF THE PATIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. PART I, LINE 6A - COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT WHILE NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (NCH) DOES NOT PREPARE A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT, INFORMATION ON NCH'S COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CAN BE FOUND ON ITS WEBSITE AT: WWW.NATIONWIDECHILDRENS.ORG/COMMUNITY-RELATIONS. PART I, LINE 7G - SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HAS NOT INCLUDED ANY COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO A PHYSICIAN CLINIC. PART I, LINE 7 - COSTING METHODOLOGY THE COST TO CHARGE RATIO USED IN LINE 7 WAS DERIVED FROM WORKSHEET 2.
SCHEDULE H, PART II, LINE 10 Community Building Activities NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (NCH) IMPACTS THE COMMUNITY IN MANY WAYS. IN 2008, THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL PEOPLE, COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH, COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS AND A NUMBER OF OTHER LOCAL PARTNERS CAME TOGETHER TO FORM HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS, HEALTHY FAMILIES (HNHF) AIMING TO DEVELOP REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS THAT WERE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL OF HNHF IS TO CREATE THRIVING SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT NURTURE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE SOUTHSIDE OF COLUMBUS SURROUNDING NCH. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, EDUCATION, WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE NEIGHBORHOODS. TO ADDRESS THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPONENT, NCH PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL PEOPLE AND INVESTED SEVERAL MILLION DOLLARS IN SEED MONEY TO ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF DILAPIDATED HOUSING STOCK FOR RENOVATION AND SALE, AS WELL PROVIDING GRANTS TO EXISTING HOMEOWNERS FOR REPAIR. IN THE PAST 13 YEARS, HNHF IMPACTED MORE THAN 400 HOMES. NCH ALSO IMPACTS THE COMMUNITY WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: - PROGRAM PROJECT MENTOR, IN WHICH MEMBERS OF NCH FACULTY AND STAFF ATTEND WEEKLY MENTORING SESSIONS WITH STUDENTS IN VARIOUS COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS TO ASSIST THE STUDENTS WITH STUDYING WITH THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM BEING TO INCREASE GRADUATION RATES. - REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM, A PEDIATRIC PROGRAM DEDICATED TO INCREASING FAMILY LITERACY ACTIVITIES IN THE HOME PRIOR TO A CHILD'S ENTRANCE INTO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. SPECIAL FOCUS IS GIVEN TO CHILDREN GROWING UP IN POVERTY. - LIVINGSTON PARK MAINTENANCE, A CITY OWNED PARK THAT NCH ASSISTS IN MAINTAINING. THE NCH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SNOW/ICE REMOVAL, LAWN CARE AND WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES FOR THE UPKEEP OF THE PARK. - NUTRITION SERVICES INITIATIVE - AN INTERNAL PROGRAM TO REPLACE OUR FOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS WITH THOSE THAT ARE THAT ARE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. ALSO INSTALLED RECYCLING CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE CAMPUS TO ENCOURAGE RECYCLING. - VARIOUS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: 1) JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM - A PARTNERSHIP WITH NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO SELECTED JUNIORS AND SENIORS INTERESTED IN PURSUING CAREERS IN ALLIED HEALTHCARE; AND 2) MECHANISMS OF HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE - AN IN-DEPTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE THE SERIOUS SCIENCE STUDENT. STUDENTS INVESTIGATE CANCER AND OTHER DISEASE TOPICS WITH LECTURES FROM RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHADOWING AND CAREER EXPLORATION. - SPARK PROGRAM, AN EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAM PREPARING CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN BY HAVING A SPARK PARENT PROGRAM PARTNER COME IN YOUR HOME ONCE A MONTH AND WORK WITH PARENT AND CHILD TO DEVELOP SKILLS THAT WILL ENHANCE PREPAREDNESS FOR KINDERGARTEN. THIS NCH PROGRAM TAKES PLACE IN THE FOLLOWING ZIP CODES: 43205, 43206 AND 43207. - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL PEOPLE HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING INITIATIVE, A CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL PEOPLE TO SET UP PROGRAMS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT INFANT MORTALITY AND KINDERGARTEN READINESS FOR CHILDREN AND EMPLOYMENT FOR ADULT RESIDING IN ZIP CODES: 43205, 43206 AND 43207. PROGRAMS WERE ESTABLISHED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING GOALS: RECRUIT AND ASSIST THE ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN INTO NCH'S SPARK LITERACY PROGRAM; PROVIDE VARIOUS HEALTH EDUCATION CLASSES AND MATERIALS, INCLUDING COOKING CLASSES WITH A COORDINATION OF VARIOUS HEALTHY LIVING EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT GROUPS; RECRUIT UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER-EMPLOYED ADULTS FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING INTERVENTIONS; AND RECRUIT AND ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE TARGET ZIP CODES. - PARSONS AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, A CONTRIBUTION TO THE PARSONS AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO SUPPORT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PARSONS AVENUE BY FACILITATING A SUSTAINABLE CENTER OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY THAT CREATES A SENSE OF PLACE SERVING ALL SOUTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS. - MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP (MLP), IS AN INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BY PARTNERING THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WITH LAWYERS TO HELP ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR THE CHILDREN NCH SERVES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, NCH HAS ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS TO PROVIDE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME PATIENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. - CITY YEAR OF COLUMBUS, A CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC, ATTENDANCE, AND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PROGRAMMING AT LIVINGSTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. - EQUITY NOW COALITION, A CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS, NOT-PROFIT EFFORT TO ADDRESS RACE EQUITY ISSUES IN COLUMBUS. - LOCAL MATTERS, A CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT FOOD EDUCATION, FOOD ACCESS AND FOOD ADVOCACY IN CENTRAL OHIO.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 2 Bad Debt Expense IN 2011, NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BEGAN REPORTING BAD DEBT EXPENSE IN TOTAL. PRIOR TO 2011, BAD DEBT EXPENSE WAS REPORTED AT COST. PART III, LINE 3 - BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER FAP FOR SELF-PAY PATIENTS, NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAKES ALL REASONABLE EFFORTS TO QUALIFY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBLE PATIENTS FOR CHARITY. PRIOR TO AN ACCOUNT BEING WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT, ACCOUNT REVIEWS TAKE PLACE TO ENSURE THE PATIENT DID NOT QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THUS WE FEEL THAT NCH'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS LIKELY $0. PART III, LINE 4 - AFS FOOTNOTE THE TEXT OF THE FOOTNOTE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT DESCRIBES BAD DEBT EXPENSE CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES 20 OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 8 Medicare Shortfall IT IS OUR POSITION THAT THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL SHOULD BE TREATED AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT BECAUSE THESE ARE COSTS THE HOSPITAL IS INCURRING TO TREAT THESE PATIENTS, AND THE REIMBURSEMENT IS NOT FULLY COVERING THESE COSTS. IN ADDITION, AS OUR MISSION IS TO CARE FOR EVERY CHILD FOR EVERY REASON REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, MANY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WOULD CHOOSE NOT TO ACCEPT MEDICARE PATIENTS BECAUSE OF THIS UNREIMBURSED COST. BECAUSE NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S DOES, WE ARE TRULY PROVIDING A BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY. THE MEDICARE COST REPORT WAS USED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 6.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 9B Written Debt Collection Policy NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S COLLECTION POLICY DOES CONTAIN PROVISIONS FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS WAYS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO GET INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE, BOTH CHARITY, AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL POLICIES. (SEE DESCRIPTION PART VI, LINE 3.) NCH THEN PROVIDES A GRACE PERIOD, TO ALLOW FOR TIME FOR ASSISTANCE NEEDS TO BE IDENTIFIED, BEFORE FINALIZING THE BILL. IN ADDITION, SELF-PAY STATEMENTS ALSO INCLUDE INFORMATION TO HELP THE PATIENT/FAMILY UNDERSTAND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT IS AVAILABLE.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 2 - NEEDS ASSESSMENT NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (NCH), ALONG WITH OTHER CENTRAL OHIO HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS REPRESENTING THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY, PARTICIPATED IN THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT STEERING COMMITTEE, WHICH WAS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT COORDINATED BY CENTRAL OHIO HOSPITAL COUNCIL TO IDENTIFY THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS AND PRIORITIES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY. THE STEERING COMMITTEE PUBLISHED THE FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTHMAP 2019, WHICH RECOGNIZED THREE HEALTH AREAS AS BEING A LOCAL, PRIORITY HEALTH NEED FOR THE COMMUNITY. NCH'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT STEERING COMMITTEE ADDED TWO ADDITIONAL PRIORITIES TO ADDRESS NEEDS PARTICULARLY RELEVANT TO PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE BASED ON PRIORITIES DETAILED IN THE FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTHMAP 2019. NCH ADOPTED THE FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTHMAP 2019 AS ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE 2019 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE 2019 FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTHMAP REPORT, CAN BE FOUND ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.NATIONWIDECHILDRENS.ORG/ABOUT-US/ADVOCACY-AND-GOVERNMENT-RELAT IONS/COMMUNITY-RELATIONS/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMENT. IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, THE STEERING COMMITTEE CONSIDERED POTENTIAL HEALTH INDICATORS FOR INCLUSION IN THEIR REPORT BY OBTAINING A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE HEALTH ISSUES IDENTIFIED AND THEN VOTE ON THE DISCRETE HEALTH ISSUES THAT THEY THOUGHT WERE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA WAS CONSIDERED WHEN VOTING ON THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS AND PRIORITIZING THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS: - SERIOUSNESS: DEGREE TO WHICH THE HEALTH ISSUE LEADS TO DEATH, DISABILITY, AND IMPAIRS ONE'S QUALITY OF LIFE. - SEVERITY OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF INACTION: RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXACERBATION OF HEALTH ISSUE IF NOT ADDRESSED AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY. - SIZE: NUMBER OF PERSONS AFFECTED. - EQUITY: DEGREE TO WHICH DIFFERENT GROUPS IN THE COUNTY ARE AFFECTED BY THE HEALTH ISSUE. - FEASIBILITY: ABILITY OF AN ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUALS TO REASONABLY COMBAT THE HEALTH ISSUE GIVEN AVAILABLE RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE AMOUNT OF CONTROL, KNOWLEDGE, AND INFLUENCE THE ORGANIZATION(S) HAVE ON THE ISSUE. - CHANGE: DEGREE TO WHICH THE HEALTH ISSUE HAS BECOME MORE OR LESS PREVALENT OVER TIME, OR HOW IT COMPARES TO STATE/NATIONAL INDICATORS. FROM THESE EXERCISES, THE STEERING COMMITTEE WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE ITS CHARGE TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY. NCH'S FIVE PRIORITIZED HEALTH NEEDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY AS IDENTIFIED BY NCH'S COLLABORATIVE EFFORT AS A MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE INCLUDE: 1) ACCESS TO CARE, 2) CHRONIC CONDITIONS, 3) INCOME AND POVERTY, 4) MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH, AND 5) MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 3 - PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSIST. NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INFORMS AND EDUCATES PATIENTS, AND PERSONS WHO MAY BE BILLED FOR PATIENT CARE, ABOUT THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. SIGNAGE REGARDING SUCH ELIGIBILITY IS VISIBLY LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL, INCLUDING MAJOR POINTS OF PATIENT ENTRY SUCH AS ADMISSIONS AREAS, CLINIC REGISTRATION DESKS, THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND URGENT CARE. ADDITIONALLY, FINANCIAL COUNSELORS VISIT PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE DURING THEIR STAY. LETTERS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS ARE MAILED TO PATIENTS. BILLING STATEMENTS CONTAIN PRINTED INFORMATION REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF ASSISTANCE THAT IS AVAILABLE, AUTOMATED TELEPHONE CALLS OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE ALSO MADE, AND THE APPLICATION IS MADE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/your-visit/billing-and-insurance/finan cial-assistance.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 4 - COMMUNITY INFORMATION NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS LOCATED IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, WHICH IS GEOGRAPHICALLY CENTRAL IN THE STATE OF OHIO. WHILE THE MAJORITY OF PATIENTS SERVED RESIDE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, NCH PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS REPRESENTING EACH OF OHIO'S 88 COUNTIES, IN ADDITION TO 49 STATES AND 54 FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN FRANKLIN COUNTY IS $61,305 AND 13.5% OF FAMILIES ARE BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. APPROXIMATELY 6.6% OF THE POPULATION OF OHIO IS UNINSURED.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 5 - PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH BEYOND THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND RELATED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY, NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROMOTES COMMUNITY HEALTH IN MANY WAYS. THE MAJORITY OF THE BOARDS OF NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NCH FOUNDATION AND THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SAFETY AND HEALING ARE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY LEADERS, MOST OF WHICH RESIDE IN OUR CENTRAL OHIO SERVICE AREA. NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S ALSO EXTENDS MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS IN ITS COMMUNITY. THE EDUCATION INSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF NCH PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES SUCH AS: BABYSITTING, CPR, PARENTING, CONFERENCES FOR FAMILIES CARING FOR A PATIENT WITH A SPECIFIC DISEASE OR DISORDER, AUTISM AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND MORE. THESE CLASSES ARE GEARED TOWARD LAY-PUBLIC AND INCLUDE LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, AND OTHER GROUP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APART FROM CLINICAL OR DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES. THIS SAME DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS THE 'FAMILY HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER', A CONSUMER LIBRARY WHICH CAN BE USED BY PATIENT FAMILIES TO EXPLORE NEWLY DIAGNOSED MEDICAL ISSUES. 'CHILDCARE HEALTH CONSULTANTS' IS A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS VIA ON-SITE CONSULTING, LIVE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS. NCH HAS MULTIPLE PROGRAMS SURROUNDING THE TOPIC OF NUTRITION AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY. ONE DEPARTMENT, 'THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT AND NUTRITION' OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO WEIGHT MANAGEMENT. ITS OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES SIMPLE TOOLS TO EDUCATE PARENTS ABOUT GOOD NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR THEIR CHILDREN. 'COMMUNITY HEALTH' IS AN ARM OF THE HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS, HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM WHICH AIMS TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS' ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, PRIMARY CARE, AND FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S ALSO SPONSORS AND HOSPITAL STAFF VOLUNTEER, AT NUMEROUS FESTIVALS AND HEALTH FAIRS TO PROVIDE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND HAND OUT LITERATURE AND PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAYS TO EDUCATE AND DISCUSS MANY OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE. NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S APPLIES SURPLUS FUNDS TO FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE IN PROMOTING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY BY REINVESTING IN THE FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS OF PATIENT CARE, MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PEDIATRIC RESEARCH.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 6 - AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ROLES NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC. EXCLUSIVELY CONTROLS THE ACTIVITIES OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES IN CENTRAL OHIO INCLUDING: 1) NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (NCH) IS A 549 INPATIENT BED NOT-FOR-PROFIT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL PROVIDING, INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, AND EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL LEASES 130 NEONATAL INTENSIVE AND SPECIAL CARE NURSERY BEDS LOCATED WITHIN SIX OTHER AREA HOST HOSPITALS. SUBSIDIARIES OF THE HOSPITAL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES: A) CHILDREN'S RADIOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (CRI) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PLAN OWNED BY THE HOSPITAL, WHICH PROVIDES RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES AT THE HOSPITAL. B) NCH HOMECARE (HOMECARE SERVICES) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOME HEALTH COMPANY OWNED BY THE HOSPITAL AND PROVIDES INTERMITTENT AND PRIVATE-DUTY NURSING, SKILLED THERAPY, INFUSION THERAPY, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, HOSPICE, AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES. C) PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF COLUMBUS (PPAC) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PLAN OWNED BY THE HOSPITAL, WHICH PROVIDES PATHOLOGICAL SERVICES AT THE HOSPITAL. D) CHILDREN'S SURGICAL ASSOCIATES (CSA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PLAN OWNED BY THE HOSPITAL, WHICH PROVIDES SURGICAL SERVICES AT THE HOSPITAL. E) PEDIATRIC ACADEMIC ASSOCIATES (PAA), A FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PRACTICE OF WHICH THE HOSPITAL HOLDS 51% OF THE BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF THE PAA SHARE THAT IS HELD IN TRUST. THE PAA IS A GROUP OF APPROXIMATELY 500 MEDICAL, PEDIATRIC SUB-SPECIALISTS, WHICH PROVIDES SUCH SERVICES AT THE HOSPITAL. F) CHILDREN'S ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, INC. (CAA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PLAN IN WHICH THE HOSPITAL OWN 100% OF EFFECTIVE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2004. CAA PROVIDES ANESTHESIOLOGY SERVICES AT THE HOSPITAL. 2) NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. 3) THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NCH (RESEARCH INSTITUTE) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PEDIATRIC MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE. 4) THE CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY ADVOCACY AT NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (CCFA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND OTHER PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 7 - STATE FILING OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT N/A
Schedule H (Form 990) 2020
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