Jefferson Regional

What it reported doing in 2024

Jefferson Regional opened its doors in 1908 as Davis Hospital, with a mission to meet the healthcare needs of Pine Bluff and Southeast Arkansas. More than 100 years later, that mission is unchanged. As Jefferson County's only general acute care hospital, Jefferson Regional is licensed for 300 acute care beds and participates in Medicaid/Arkansas Works, Medicare, Champus, Tricare, Tricare East and/or other government-sponsored healthcare programs. Jefferson Regional's Board of Directors is comprised of individuals who are business, community, and medical leaders from the area. Approximately two-thirds of Jefferson Regional's patients originate from the primary service area (Jefferson, Cleveland and Lincoln counties) with one-third originating from the secondary service area (Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Dallas, Desha, Drew and Grant counties). Offering a variety of diverse programs and services, Jefferson Regional's medical staff features most major specialties including cardiology, general surgery, critical care, gastroenterology, orthopedics, neurology, cancer care, endocrinology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, psychiatry, otolaryngology, urology, and urgent and emergency care. Jefferson Regional also actively participates in teaching programs for medical students and residents, as well as students in allied health fields. In addition, our physicians can be seen in surrounding communities, conducting satellite clinics on a regular basis to care for patients in rural areas. The Jefferson Regional Emergency Department and the Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic are open seven days-a-week to provide immediate care for different levels of emergencies, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Jefferson Regional Healthworks, an occupational health clinic, offers a wide range of services to area businesses including pre-employment testing and laboratory services. Jefferson Regional also operates dozens of additional clinics, some providing specialized care such as the Wound Care Center, and others offering family medical services. The Jefferson Regional Jones-Dunkin Cancer Center provides cancer care for patients all in one convenient location - from screening and diagnosis to therapy and beyond. Services include physician visits, an infusion center, a radiation oncology center, a breast center, imaging services, on site lab and pharmacy, care coordination, and financial navigation. With community service and education as a significant part of our mission, Jefferson Regional provides financial sponsorships within the community and offers free health screenings and educational events each year. We will continue to strive to accomplish our mission, "Improving health through excellence and compassion vision, "To be the healthcare provider and employer of choice for Southeast Arkansas."

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 93.9%; rating input score 94
• Program expense ratio: 92.6%; rating input score 93
• Fundraising efficiency: $104.13 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 84; 84th 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; 54th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 76.5%; rating input score 76; 25th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -0.5%; rating input score 24; 24th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.95; rating input score 37; 37th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.28; rating input score 58; 58th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 98; 98th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 4.4% per year; rating input score 100; 34th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.2% per year; rating input score 100; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 1.1% per year; rating input score 100; 11th percentile among comparable filings