Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

What it reported doing in 2024

Adventist Health Medical Ctr Tehachapi, dba Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley (AHTV), provides quality medical healthcare regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. AHTV is part of the Adventist Health Central California Network, a non-profit, faith-based organization operating eight hospitals including Bakersfield, Specialty Bakersfield, Delano, Hanford, Selma, Reedley, Tehachapi and Tulare with over 130 clinics throughout the Central Valley. Although, reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of Adventist Health Medical Ctr Tehachapi, the organization recognizes that not all individuals possess the ability to pay for essential medical services.Adventist Healths vision is to enhance the health of the communities where we live and serve by engaging our communities and our patients in a new definition of and partnership for personal community health. In keeping with this commitment to serve all members of the community, the following coverage will be considered when individuals who need health care cannot afford to pay: Free care and/or subsidized care Care to persons covered by governmental programs at/or below cost Health/wellness activities and community education programsNot only does Adventist Health Medical Ctr Tehachapi provide low-cost care to individuals covered by government programs, and those unable to afford healthcare, it also helps patients find and access private and governmental resources for healthcare benefits.AHTV recognizes below-cost reimbursement as charity and uncompensated care in meeting its mission to the entire community. The unreimbursed cost of providing care to these patients in 2024 was $1,344,360.The following Inpatient services were provided to all our patients:60 surgeries performed3,998 patient days The following Outpatient services were provided to all our patients:23,730 emergency department visits139 outpatient surgeries performed27,100 outpatient visits 18,948 clinic visitsAHTV recognizes it has an obligation to provide human services above and beyond its role as a healing facility. Schedule H provides more details on the tangible ways in which the organization is fulfilling its mission. The total unreimbursed cost of these community benefits in 2024 was $2,748,572.AHTVs quality and performance awards include: American Heart Association Get WithThe Guidelines - Stroke Silver Award, Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 5-Star performance in hospital cleanliness by the Centers for Medicareand Medicaid Services, and 5-Star performance in patient recommendation by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Adventist Healths mission statement of living Gods love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope is coupled with a vision to transform the health experience of our communities through collaborative programs, community investments and community outreach. We are inspired by the healing ministry, as represented by the life of Jesus Christ, and believe we are called to live out our mission intentionally in the communities we serve. In the small towns, suburbs, and inner cities we serve, we continue our journey to provide quality healthcare until every person made in Gods image has experienced the best health today, hope for tomorrow, and Gods love that endures forever.As part of Adventist Healths long-term commitment to expanding access and improving care in rural communities, a major step forward is underway in Tehachapi. In November 2022, voters approved Measure X, which extended Adventist Healths lease agreement in exchange for the development of a new Outpatient Pavilion. This new facility will expand access to outpatient services and provide space for a broader range of medical care, reinforcing our mission to serve the community with compassion and innovation. On June 5, 2024, Adventist Health announced another major milestone: the expansion of our Graduate Medical Education (GME) program to incl

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 71%; rating input score 71
• Program expense ratio: 77.9%; rating input score 78
• Fundraising efficiency: $1,292.11 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 97; 97th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 86.7%; rating input score 87; 33rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 9.6%; rating input score 72; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.25; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.84; rating input score 16; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 3.2%; rating input score 35; 35th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 14.4% per year; rating input score 100; 86th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 16.5% per year; rating input score 100; 91st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.6% per year; rating input score 100; 56th percentile among comparable filings