HOLZER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

THE HOSPITAL ACCEPTS ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. A PATIENT IS CLASSIFIED AS A CHARITY PATIENT BY REFERENCE TO CERTAIN ESTABLISHED POLICIES OF THE HOSPITAL. IN ASSESSING A PATIENT'S INABILITY TO PAY, THE HOSPITAL COMPARES INCURRED CHARGES WITH GENERALLY RECOGNIZED POVERTY INCOME LEVELS AND THE PATIENT'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES. BECAUSE THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT EXPECT TO RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS CHARITY CARE, THESE AMOUNTS ARE NOT REPORTED AS NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUES. CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICES INTENDED TO BENEFIT THE UNDERSERVED AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE HOSPITAL OPERATES A 24 HOUR PER DAY, 7 DAY PER WEEK EMERGENCY ROOM PROVIDING CARE TO ALL PATIENTS. THE HOSPITAL OPERATES HOLZER HOSPICE.CONTINUING EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS ARE CONDUCTED FOR BOTH HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL STAFF. HEALTH FAIRS ARE CONDUCTED AT NO CHARGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOSPITAL'S MOBILE UNIT IS TAKEN TO COMMUNITY EVENTS TO PERFORM FREE SCREENINGS, AND DISPENSE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. HOSPITAL STAFF ALSO RESPONDS TO REQUESTS FROM EMPLOYERS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, ALONG WITH SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS, FOR SCREENINGS AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS, SUCH AS DIABETES AND CANCER, AND AN EDUCATIONAL GROUP MEETING FOR STROKES, ARE SPONSORED BY THE HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL'S MEETING ROOMS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS AT NO CHARGE FOR HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMMING AND MEETINGS. ADDITIONALLY, CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE INVITED TO THE HOSPITAL REGULARLY FOR PROGRAMS THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL ON HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS DEVELOPED.SPEAKERS FROM THE HOSPITAL STAFF ARE AVAILABLE AND RESPOND TO SPEAKING INVITATIONS FOR GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE HOSPITAL'S SERVICE AREA. THE HOSPITAL OFFERS MANY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AT NOMINAL OR NO CHARGE, INCLUDING BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS, CHOLESTEROL CHECKS, HEMOGLOBIN, PULSE OXIMETRY, PROSTATE CHECKS, BONE DENSITY, AND TUMOR REGISTRY. THE PEDIATRIC UNIT WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GALLIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN PROMOTING FREE IMMUNIZATIONS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SCREENINGS, AND DISCOUNTS AT THE HOSPITAL'S GIFT SHOP, CAFETERIA, AND PHARMACY IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS MAXWELL 50 PROGRAM. ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND OTHER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE SUBMISSIONS OF FORMS FOR INSURANCE, FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND APPLICATION TO THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH SERVICE COVERAGE. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE PROGRAMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE HOSPITAL'S EXPENSES.