Adventist Health Hanford

What it reported doing in 2024

Hanford Community Hospital, dba Adventist Health Hanford (AHHF), provides quality medical healthcare regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. AHHF 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 - and over 130 clinics throughout the Central Valley.Although, reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of Hanford Community Hospital, 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 healthcare 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 Hanford Community Hospital 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.AHHF 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 $12,758,236.The following Inpatient services were provided to all our patients:2,344 babies delivered2,091 surgeries performed39,399 patient days The following Outpatient services were provided to all our patients:95,069 emergency department visits7,064 outpatient surgeries performed157,684 outpatient visits 341,933 clinic visitsAHHF 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 $32,733,981.AHHF's quality and performance awards: "A" in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group, Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award from the American Heart Association, Baby-Friendly Designation by Baby-Friendly USA, Accredited as Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, Accredited as a Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians, Designated as a Blue Distinction Center Plus in Knee and Hip Replacement, and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. Adventist Healths mission statement of living God's 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 God's image has experienced the best health today, hope for tomorrow, and God's love that endures forever.As an illustration of our ongoing commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our community, AHHF partnered with Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) for the Get Well Fights Hunger campaign a joint effort to support families in need throughout our region. Together, we collected more than 200 food items, which will be distributed to local households experiencing food insecurity. As part of the campaign, Martha Tamayo from KCAO provided a tour of their food pantry an

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 72.3%; rating input score 72
• Program expense ratio: 81.4%; rating input score 81
• Fundraising efficiency: $53.64 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 76; 76th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 92.9%; rating input score 93; 17th 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: 98.7%; rating input score 99; 36th 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: 14%; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.05; rating input score 64; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.37; rating input score 49; 49th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0.6%; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 5.6% per year; rating input score 100; 46th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 6.6% per year; rating input score 100; 57th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 10% per year; rating input score 100; 70th percentile among comparable filings