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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Nebraska Medical Center
 
Employer identification number

91-1858433
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
6a
Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
Yes
 
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) . . . 		  37,342 15,984,791   15,984,791 0.95 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .   119,600 163,584,209 124,144,374 39,439,835 2.35 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .   4,147 6,500,371 6,675,573 0 0 %
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . . 0 161,089 186,069,371 130,819,947 55,424,626 3.30 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).   11,431 3,068,683 1,278,103 1,790,580 0.11 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .   2,457 60,318,087 11,007,833 49,310,254 2.94 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .     24,147,676 17,488,082 6,659,594 0.40 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .     3,736,315 850,640 2,885,675 0.17 %
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .   575 193,299,391   193,299,391 11.51 %
j Total. Other Benefits . . 0 14,463 284,570,152 30,624,658 253,945,494 15.12 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j . 0 175,552 470,639,523 161,444,605 309,370,120 18.42 %
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         0 0 %
2 Economic development     30,000   30,000 0 %
3 Community support   137 7,158   7,158 0 %
4 Environmental improvements         0 0 %
5 Leadership development and
training for community members		         0 0 %
6 Coalition building         0 0 %
7 Community health improvement advocacy         0 0 %
8 Workforce development   935 203,601   203,601 0.01 %
9 Other         0 0 %
10 Total 0 1,072 240,759 0 240,759 0.01 %
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
31,941,562
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
208,899,378
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
224,915,241
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-16,015,863
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 %
1Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital
  		Orthopedic Hospital     44.64 %
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?2Name, 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 THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
987400 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
Omaha,NE68198
WWW.NEBRASKAMED.COM
260011 		X X   X     X     A
2 BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER
2500 BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
Bellevue,NE68123
WWW.BELLEVUE.NEBRASKAMED.COM
H000115 		X X         X     A
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)
A
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): 		 
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 18
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 18
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): www.nebraskamed.com/about-us/community-health-improvement
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)
A
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
www.nebraskamed.com/patients/billing/financial-counseling
b
www.nebraskamed.com/patients/billing/financial-counseling
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
A
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)
A
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
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 5 Facility A, 1 Facility A, 1 - GROUP A. (CHNA) FOR NEBRASKA MEDICINE (WHICH INCLUDES The Nebraska Medical Center (TNMC) AND BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER (BMC)) FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE CHNA PROCESS, A STEERING COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS FROM AREA HEALTH SYSTEMS, LOCAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES, AND KEY INFORMANTS FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY AGENCIES WORKED COLLABORATIVELY TO OVERSEE THE PROCESS. THE CHNA STEERING COMMITTEE RETAINED PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS (PRC), INC. TO CONDUCT THE SURVEY. PRC IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HEALTH CARE CONSULTING FIRM WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE CONDUCTING CHNAS SUCH AS THIS IN HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1994. INPUT FROM COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS KEY INFORMANT FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS INCLUDED REPRESENTATION FROM ALL OF THE ASSESSED COUNTIES. FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS WERE CHOSEN BECAUSE OF THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING VULNERABLE OR MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, MINORITIES, AND/OR POPULATIONS WITH CHRONIC DISEASE. ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS PARTICIPATED IN FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS. A FULL LIST OF PARTICIPATING KEY INFORMANT FOCUS GROUPS AND THEIR AREAS OF EXPERTISE CAN BE FOUND HERE: WWW.NEBRASKAMED.COM/ABOUT-US/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-IMPROVEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE PARTICIPANT NAMES BELOW IS A LISTING OF THE PARTICIPANTS AND THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING THE CHNA STEERING COMMITTEE. CHI HEALTH: KELLY NIELSEN - DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: DR. ADI POUR - HEALTH DIRECTOR LIVE WELL OMAHA: SARAH SJOLIE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM: JEFF PROCHASKA - DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PLANNING SARPY/CASS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: SARAH SCHRAM - HEALTH DIRECTOR NEBRASKA MEDICINE (TNMC AND BMC): BECKY JACKSON - DIRECTOR, PATIENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION/POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY: KRIS STAPP - VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE CHARLES DREW HEALTH CENTER: KENNY MCMORRIS - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: KALI BAKER - VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: ANDREA SKOLKIN - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS: MARIEL HARDING - DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY IMPACT
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 6a Facility A, 1 Facility A, 1 - GROUP A. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED WITH OTHER HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY BASED FACILITIES AS LISTED BELOW: *THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER AND BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER *CHI HEALTH *METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 6b Facility A, 1 Facility A, 1 - GROUP A. THE CHNA WAS CONDUCTED WITH OTHER HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY BASED FACILITIES AS LISTED BELOW: *DOUGLAS, SARPY, CASS AND POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS *LIVE WELL OMAHA
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 11 Facility A, 1 Facility A, 1 - GROUP A. NEBRASKA MEDICINE HAS CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN PLACE TO ADDRESS EACH OF THE ELEVEN CHNA-IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS. HOWEVER, IN ORDER TO MAKE MEANINGFUL IMPACT, AND TO USE ITS FINANCES MOST EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY, NEBRASKA MEDICINE WILL PLACE A PRIMARY FOCUS ON INJURY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION, MENTAL HEALTH AND ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES. HOWEVER, IT HAS NO PLANS TO DISCONTINUE OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFIT EFFORTS ADDRESSING THE REMAINING CHNA-IDENTIFIED NEEDS, AND MAY TOUCH UPON EACH OF THESE CATEGORIES WITHIN ITS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES SURROUNDING ACCESS TO CARE IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. FURTHER, IN ORDER TO ENSURE ALL IDENTIFIED NEEDS WILL BE ADDRESSED IN THE COMMUNITY, NEBRASKA MEDICINE MET WITH THE OTHER LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS AND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO DISCUSS THE CHNA-IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS AND LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE. THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY NEBRASKA MEDICINE ARE IDENTIFIED AS CANCER, NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & WEIGHT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DIABETES, HEART DISEASE & STROKE, DEMENTIA INCLUDING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, RESPIRATORY DISEASES AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. EACH OF THESE REMAINING CHNA-IDENTIFIED NEEDS ARE BEING ADDRESSED BY ONE OF THE OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, LOCAL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOLS, COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, OR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. A FULL LISTING OF THESE ARE PROVIDED IN TNMC'S CHNA REPORT AND CAN BE FOUND HERE: WWW.NEBRASKAMED.COM/ABOUT-US/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-IMPROVEMENT Implementation Plan Status Update NEBRASKA MEDICINE'S FISCAL 2019-2022 CHNA AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING CYCLE IDENTIFIED ELEVEN SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, THREE OF WHICH WERE PRIORITIZED FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD: (1) INJURY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION, (2) MENTAL HEALTH AND (3) ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES. BELOW ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS ON THE PROGRESS OF THE FISCAL 2019-2022 PLAN. * Funded over $214,000 to community nonprofit partners towards initiatives and programs related to accessing care * Financial counselors assisted over 8,400 patients with enrollment in public assistance programs * Provided over $38,000 in pharmacy benefits to Open Door Mission patients * Continued partnership with Medicare on the Primary Care First program focusing on population health management through Primary Care clinic sites * Conducted violence prevention program Dusk to Dawn in 18 classes for 102 attendees * Served 33 patients in ENCOMPASS Omaha, a hospital-based violence intervention program * Provided community-level trauma education with Stop the Bleed to 129 attendees * Development of Psychiatry subspecialty clinics (Women's Reproductive Health, Treatment Resistant Depression, ASPIRE [severe and persistent mental illness], Addictions, Anxiety Disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy) * Implemented universal suicide screening and safety planning for hospital admissions at Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center * Started Addiction Psychiatry Inpatient Consultation-Liaison service * Established Behavioral Health Connection program * Developed Addiction Medicine Fellowship in partnership with Family Medicine * Increased offering and availability of outpatient behavioral health services via telehealth * Opened a new 24/7 Psychiatric Emergency Services unit * Provide psychiatric services to community organizations serving underserved communities, including Charles Drew Health Center, Douglas County Youth Center, Santee Health Center (Santee Sioux Reservation), Community Alliance, primary care practices in rural NE, Olsen Women's Center, and NM Specialty Care HIV and Transgender Clinics
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 13 Facility A, 1 Facility A, 1 - Group A. Patients with annual family incomes of less than four times the federal poverty level and within asset limits will qualify for financial assistance. Free care is available to patients with limited assets and family income equal to or less than two times the federal poverty level. Discounted care is available to those with incomes between 200% and 400% of the federal poverty level. Catastrophic care provisions are available and may apply to individuals with extraordinarily high medical expenses.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 13 Facility A, 1 Facility A, 1 - GROUP A. POLICY FN16: DISCOUNT/FINANCIAL ADJUSTMENTS TALKS ABOUT DISCOUNTS FOR PATIENTS WITH NON THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT SOURCE, DISCOUNTS, SIMILAR TO DISCOUNTS OFFERED TO MANAGED CARE PLANS, ARE OFFERED FOR MOST PATIENTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THIRD PARTY INSURANCE AND DO NOT MEET THE GUIDELINES FOR GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THIS DISCOUNT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON THE RATES AGREED UPON THROUGH MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS. THESE DISCOUNTS ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE CHARITY ADJUSTMENTS, AND THAT CHARITY ADJUSTMENTS ARE APPLIED AFTER THE SELF-PAY ADJUSTMENT IS APPLIED TO THE BILLED CHARGES.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16 Facility A, 1 Facility A, 1 - GROUP A. INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE UNDER PATIENT FRIENDLY BILLING WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE PATIENT & VISITORS SECTION. THERE ARE DEPARTMENTS LISTED WITH PHONE NUMBERS TO CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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?4
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1 NE MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE
729 NORTH CUSTER AVENUE
Grand Island,NE68805 		INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
2 GIRLS INC OF OMAHA
2811 NORTH 45TH STREET
Omaha,NE68104 		FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC
3 NEBRASKA MEDICINE UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER
550 NORTH 19TH STREET
Lincoln,NE68588 		MEDICAL CLINIC
4 NEBRASKA MEDICINE UNO HEALTH CENTER
6001 DODGE STREET
Omaha,NE68182 		MEDICAL CLINIC
5
6
7
8
9
10
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 V Section D WE DO NOT HAVE REHABILITATION, FREE STANDING DIAGNOSTIC FACILITIES, OR SKILLED NURSING. OUR OFF SITE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES ARE INCLUDED ON OUR HOSPITAL LICENSE AND OUR HOSPITAL ANCILLARY SERVICES ARE HOSPITAL BASED AND INCLUDED ON OUR LICENSE.
Schedule H, Part III Line 2 & 4 TNMC'S FOOTNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONTAIN A FOOTNOTE SPECIFICALLY COVERING BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THOUGH PATIENT INCOME MAY QUALIFY THEM FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THE PATIENT HAS OBLIGATIONS AS WELL TO COMPLETE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORMS AND TO SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO QUALIFY. PATIENTS WHO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AND QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE WOULD NEVER GO TO BAD DEBT. THEREFORE, IT IS REASONABLE TO STATE THAT OUR BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS FOR THOSE UNWILLING TO PAY OR UNWILLING TO WORK WITH US TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, IF AVAILABLE. IF AN ACCOUNT IS COMPLETELY WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT, THE TOTAL COST VIA THE COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IS APPLIED. IF ONLY A PORTION OF THE ACCOUNT WAS WRITTEN OFF TO BAD DEBT, THEN BAD DEBT AS A PERCENTAGE OF CHARGE IS THEN APPLIED TO THE TOTAL COST FOR THE ENCOUNTER TO ESTIMATE THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE BAD DEBT. THE AMOUNT THAT GOES TO COLLECTIONS IS PATIENT LIABILITY. NOT COLLECTING THESE DOLLARS IS A DIRECT EXPENSE TO THE ORGANIZATION. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP ANYONE WHO PRESENTS THEMSELVES WITH A HEALTH ISSUE; AS SUCH, WE HAVE LESS CONTROL OVER WHAT GETS RECOGNIZED AS BAD DEBT. TO COMPUTE BAD DEBT AT COST, MANAGEMENT USED ALL DISCHARGED CASES IN PRIOR FISCAL YEAR WITH BAD DEBT WRITE-OFF. THE WRITE-OFF WAS COMPUTED AS A PERCENTAGE OF CHARGE AND THEN MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL COST (DETERMINED BY A DETAILED COST ACCOUNTING METHODOLOGY) TO ESTIMATE THE COST OF BAD DEBT.
Schedule H, Part I, Line 7 COMMUNITY BENEFIT THESE NUMBERS ARE COMPUTED IN A COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM THAT PRODUCES A COST FOR EVERY SERVICE THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES. RELATIVE VALUE UNITS, FOR SEVEN CATEGORIES OF EXPENSE, ARE UPDATED ANNUALLY FOR EACH PATIENT SERVICE WHICH KEEPS THE COST ACCOUNTING CURRENT. THESE COSTS PER UNIT VALUES ARE APPLIED TO THE PATIENT UTILIZATION TO COMPUTE THE TOTAL COST. THE COST ACCOUNTED TOTAL IS TIED BACK TO THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ENSURE SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 20d Presumptive Eligibility The Nebraska Medical Center (TNMC) is utilizing the scoring mechanism in its EPIC software. The organization is in the process of integrating presumptive eligibility from external vendors. Currently, TNMC is considering if an individual has Medicaid or deceased with no estate to be discretionary charity and qualify that individual.
Schedule H, Part I, Line 6a Community Benefit Report THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT CAN BE ACCESSED AT: WWW.NEBRASKAMED.COM/ABOUT-US/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-REPORT
Schedule H, Part I, Line 7f Column F THE DENOMINATOR USED TO CALCULATE THE PERCENTAGE IN COLUMN(F) IS FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25(A).
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 6 Affiliated Health Care System NEITHER TNMC NOR BMC ARE IN AN AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.
Schedule H, Part II Community Building Activities Community building activities are designed to address the root causes of health problems. Poverty, homelessness, and environmental problems all contribute to poor health. The types of programs included in this category support workforce development and training programs to provide employment and leadership skills, training, job shadowing for students interested in health careers, and economic development support grants to help revitalize low-income areas and businesses.
Schedule H, Part III, Line 8 Community benefit & methodology for determining medicare costs OVERALL MEDICARE PATIENTS PRODUCE A NEGATIVE 7.67% MARGIN ON GROSS CHARGES. THIS IS SPREAD ACROSS MOST OF OUR PRODUCT LINES. OUR HEAVIEST LOSSES ARE FROM THE INPATIENT NEUROLOGY, ONCOLOGY AND CARDIAC PRODUCT LINES AND FROM ONCOLOGY AND SURGERY ON THE OUTPATIENT SIDE. IN GENERAL MEDICARE INPATIENTS DO COVER THE DIRECT COSTS OF PROVIDING THEIR CARE. HOWEVER, THE INDIRECT COSTS TO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR AND TURNS THE MARGIN NEGATIVE. THESE NUMBERS ARE COMPUTED IN A COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM THAT PRODUCES A COST FOR EVERY SERVICE THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES. THE SYSTEM IS UPDATED ANNUALLY AND TIED TO OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF THE PRODUCT LINE PROFITABILITY STATEMENTS.
Schedule H, Part III, Line 9b Collection practices for patients eligible for financial assistance A PATIENT KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (ONCE ALL PAPERWORK IS RECEIVED AND APPROVED) ARE FLAGGED IN THE SYSTEM AND MONITORED ACCORDINGLY TO ENSURE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS POSTED TO THE PATIENT ACCOUNT. WHEN THE 12 MONTH APPROVAL EXPIRES, PATIENTS ARE CONTACTED IF SERVICES HAVE BEEN RENDERED WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS TO DISCUSS SUBMITTAL OF NEW INFORMATION FOR CONTINUATION OF ASSISTANCE. IF PATIENTS NO LONGER QUALIFY, OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE DISCUSSED PER ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY. REPORTS ARE UTILIZED FOR FOLLOW UP PURPOSES. PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR 100% ASSISTANCE DO NOT RECEIVE GUARANTOR STATEMENTS (BILLS) FROM THE ORGANIZATION. PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR AN 80% OR 60% DISCOUNT WORK WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE OR COLLECTION STAFF TO OUTLINE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS ACCORDING TO SET POLICY.
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16a FAP website A - THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER: Line 16a URL: www.nebraskamed.com/patients/billing/financial-counseling;
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16b FAP Application website A - THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER: Line 16b URL: www.nebraskamed.com/patients/billing/financial-counseling;
Schedule H, Part V, Section B, Line 16c FAP plain language summary website A - THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER: Line 16c URL: www.nebraskamed.com/patients/billing/financial-counseling;
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 2 Needs assessment NEBRASKA MEDICINE USES DISEASE INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE DATA, LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH, COMMUNITY HEALTH STATUS RESEARCH AND SUPPLY AND DEMAND ANALYSIS TO ASSESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. ADDITIONALLY, NEBRASKA MEDICINE ENGAGED PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS (PRC) TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS AND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE The Nebraska Medical Center (TNMC) AND Bellevue Medical Center (BMC) EMPLOY FINANCIAL COUNSELORS, CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF AND COLLECTION STAFF, ALL OF WHOM ARE TRAINED IN ASSISTING OUR PATIENTS WITH RESOLUTION OF PATIENT LIABILITY. DEPENDING UPON INDIVIDUAL PATIENT NEEDS, PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE OFFERED TO ASSIST OUR CUSTOMERS WITH RESOLUTION OF PATIENT BALANCES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH OUR SELF-PAY POPULATION TO PURSUE COVERAGE THROUGH STATE, FEDERAL, OR LOCAL PROGRAMS. CHARITY CARE POLICY: THIS POLICY OUTLINES THE GUIDELINES PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (PFS) WILL USE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE AND APPROPRIATE FOLLOW UP IS COMPLETED IN ORDER FOR QUALIFYING PATIENTS TO RECEIVE CHARITY CARE. PFS WILL WORK WITH PATIENTS TO FIND PAYMENT SOLUTIONS WHEN AVAILABLE. THIS POLICY IS WRITTEN TO ENSURE A FAIR AND COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTING CHARITY CARE TO FINANCIALLY BURDENED PATIENTS WITHIN THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES OF TNMC IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, OR AGE. POLICY: A. CHARITY CARE IS AVAILABLE WHEN ALL OTHER RECOVERY SOURCES HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. B. CHARITY CARE IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED INABILITY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO TNMC. C. CHARITY CARE WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR ELECTIVE AND/OR COSMETIC CARE. D. CHARITY CARE MAY BE APPROVED IN THE INSTANCE OF CATASTROPHIC CARE AS DEFINED. 1. THIS COULD BE OCCASIONED BY A PERSONAL CATASTROPHE OR UNAVOIDABLE CRISIS AFFECTING AN INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO PAY FOR SERVICE, OR A PERSON WHO HAS INCOME ABOVE POVERTY LEVEL BUT IS STILL NOT ABLE TO PAY THE ENTIRE COST OF SERVICE. 2. A PATIENT GENERALLY MAY QUALIFY FOR CATASTROPHIC CHARITY CARE IN INSTANCES WHERE THE PATIENT LIABILITY IS IN EXCESS OF 25% OF ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME. E. ALL TRANSPLANT AND IRP PATIENTS MUST MEET WITH A TRANSPLANT FINANCIAL COUNSELOR TO SECURE FINANCIAL CLEARANCE. TRANSPLANT AND IRP PATIENTS MUST PASS FINANCIAL SCREENING (ACCESS-FIC-082) OR MUST BE APPROVED VIA THE TRANSPLANT VARIANCE POLICY (FN 21) CHARITY APPROVAL FOR OTHER SERVICES PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION FOR TRANSPLANT DOES NOT MEET THIS REQUIREMENT. F. PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHARITY CARE DOES NOT APPLY FOR FUTURE ELECTIVE OR COSMETIC PROCEDURES. GUIDELINES: A. IDENTIFICATION PROCESS 1) THE HOSPITAL MAINTAINS A SEPARATE POLICY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT (EMTALA) AND A SEPARATE PATIENT RIGHTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS POLICY. THIS CHARITY CARE POLICY IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THOSE POLICIES. 2) FINANCIAL COUNSELORS AUTHORIZED BY TNMC WILL IDENTIFY PATIENTS REQUIRING FINANCIAL SCREENING. B. VERIFICATION OF INSURANCE ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFITS 1) THE PATIENT WILL EXECUTE AN ASSIGNMENT OF INSURANCE BENEFITS ON BEHALF OF THE HOSPITAL. 2) VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY, BENEFITS, AND PAYER SOURCE WILL BE PERFORMED IN A TIMELY MANNER ACCORDING TO PATIENT FINANCE AND ACCESS SERVICES DEPARTMENTAL PROCEDURES. C. FINANCIAL COUNSELING 1) FINANCIAL COUNSELORS AND CONTRACTED VENDORS WILL ASSIST PATIENTS REQUIRING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. 2) FINANCIAL COUNSELORS AND VENDORS WILL ASSIST PATIENTS IN SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FROM LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS WHEN THERE IS NO OTHER SOURCE OF PAYMENT AS WELL AS ASSISTING PATIENTS WITH APPLICATIONS OR MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. 3) PATIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOW UP MEETINGS WITH AN AGENCY THAT MAY PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES. CHARITY ASSISTANCE MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS EXPECTATION.
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 4 Community information WE SERVE MANY COMMUNITIES, INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL OMAHA. THE STATISTICS BELOW DESCRIBE OUR LOCAL OMAHA COMMUNITY DEFINED AS DOUGLAS AND SARPY COUNTIES IN NEBRASKA. THIS LOCAL AREA REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 70% OF OUR INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT DISCHARGES AND VISITS. THE 2021 ESTIMATED CENSUS POPULATION (DERIVED FROM THE US CENSUS BUREAU) FOR THIS LOCAL AREA IS 801,728. THE ESTIMATED RACE BREAKDOWN OF THE POPULATION IS BELOW. *WHITE ALONE 80.70% *BLACK ALONE 5.57% *AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE ALONE 0.87% *ASIAN ALONE 2.50% *PACIFIC ISLANDER ALONE 0.10% *TWO OR MORE RACES 2.60% HISPANIC OR LATINO 8.90% THERE ARE SIXTEEN ACUTE CARE AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS IN DOUGLAS AND SARPY COUNTY TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER, BOYS TOWN NATIONAL RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHI HEALTH CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL, CENTER - BERGAN MERCY, CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL, CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE, CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS-OMAHA CAMPUS, METHODIST HOSPITAL, METHODIST WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL, NEBRASKA SPINE HOSPITAL, ORTHONEBRASKA, SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - OMAHA, THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER. THERE ARE FIVE DESIGNATED MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY (THREE AREAS) AND SARPY COUNTY (TWO AREAS).
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 5 Promotion of community health The Nebraska Medical Center (TNMC) RECOGNIZES THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT OF ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES OF POOR HEALTH IN ORDER TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE PAST YEAR DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THESE ROOT CAUSES. INCLUDED IN THIS TOTAL ARE THE HOSPITAL'S EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE MID-AMERICA HOSPITAL ALLIANCE (MAHA); AN ALLIANCE OF RURAL AND CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS IN THE REGION OF WHICH THE HOSPITAL IS A FOUNDING MEMBER. THE HOSPITAL SPENDS TIME COORDINATING RESOURCES TO ENSURE SMALLER, RURAL HOSPITALS CAN HAVE ACCESS TO THE EXPERTISE AND SERVICES OF A LARGE ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER. TNMC'S COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE PROGRAMS INTENDED TO DRIVE ENTRY INTO HEALTH CAREERS AND NURSING PRACTICE. MANY HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBERS GIVE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ON THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND PROVIDE MOCK INTERVIEW TRAINING TO AREA STUDENTS. TNMC ALSO PROVIDES JOB SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WHO WISH TO EXPLORE HEALTH CAREERS. ADDITIONALLY, TNMC HAS THE ONLY BIO-CONTAINMENT UNIT IN THE STATE AND ONE OF FEW ACROSS THE NATION, CONTRIBUTING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ABOVE AND BEYOND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS. MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL'S CRITICAL CARE AND TRAUMA STAFF SHARE EXPERTISE BY PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY COALITIONS TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND REDUCE ACCIDENTS AMONG CHILDREN, TEENS, AND SENIORS. THE HOSPITAL WORKS TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BY SUPPORTING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP AIMED AT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW BUSINESS IN THE CITY'S URBAN AREAS. BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER (BMC) HAS PARTICIPATED IN, AND HOSTED A NUMBER OF EVENTS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF SEVERAL COMMUNITY-BASED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE HOSPITAL'S LEADERSHIP TEAM IS ACTIVE ON COMMUNITY BOARDS. (CHNA) FOR NEBRASKA MEDICINE (WHICH INCLUDES TNMC AND BMC) FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE CHNA PROCESS, A STEERING COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS FROM AREA HEALTH SYSTEMS, LOCAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES, AND KEY INFORMANTS FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY AGENCIES WORKED COLLABORATIVELY TO OVERSEE THE PROCESS. THE CHNA STEERING COMMITTEE RETAINED PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS (PRC), INC. TO CONDUCT THE SURVEY. PRC IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HEALTH CARE CONSULTING FIRM WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE CONDUCTING CHNAS SUCH AS THIS IN HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1994. INPUT FROM COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS KEY INFORMANT FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS INCLUDED REPRESENTATION FROM ALL OF THE ASSESSED COUNTIES. FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS WERE CHOSEN BECAUSE OF THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING VULNERABLE OR MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, MINORITIES, AND/OR POPULATIONS WITH CHRONIC DISEASE. ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS PARTICIPATED IN FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS. A FULL LIST OF PARTICIPATING KEY INFORMANT FOCUS GROUPS AND THEIR AREAS OF EXPERTISE CAN BE FOUND HERE: WWW.NEBRASKAMED.COM/ABOUT-US/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-IMPROVEMENT
Schedule H, Part VI, Line 7 State filing of community benefit report NE
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