Concord Hospital Community Benefits Quiz 2016
Questions and Answers
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Read these slides before taking the quiz.
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What are Community Benefits?
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Community Benefits represent all programs and services provided by local businesses that residents benefit from including healthcare, housing and transportation.
- B.
Community Benefits represent Concord Hospital’s investment in programs and services that reflect the essence of our charitable mission – meeting the health needs of individuals in the communities we serve.
Correct Answer
B. Community Benefits represent Concord Hospital’s investment in programs and services that reflect the essence of our charitable mission – meeting the health needs of individuals in the communities we serve.Explanation
Community Benefits are programs and services provided by Concord Hospital that align with their charitable mission of addressing the health needs of the communities they serve. These benefits include various initiatives and resources aimed at improving the well-being and healthcare access for individuals in those communities. By investing in these programs, Concord Hospital demonstrates its commitment to supporting the health and welfare of the local residents.Rate this question:
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How much did Concord Hospital invest in Community Benefits programs and services in 2015?
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$43,888,446
- B.
$64,394,285
Correct Answer
A. $43,888,446Explanation
Concord Hospital invested $43,888,446 in Community Benefits programs and services in 2015.Rate this question:
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When was the last community health needs assessment conducted?
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2015
- B.
2013
Correct Answer
A. 2015Explanation
Federal law requires a health needs assessment to be conducted every three years. In 2015, more than 1,700 residents offered input into the assessment via phone and surveys, interviews, listening sessions and focus groups.Rate this question:
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Every health need identified through the assessment turns into a Community Benefit.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Some identified needs are considered outside the scope of Concord Hospital’s mission such as providing transportation from Manchester to Concord for patients seeking care at Concord Hospital.Rate this question:
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How much of our 2015 Community Benefits investment directly addressed identified community health needs?
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Less than 60%
- B.
93%
Correct Answer
B. 93%Explanation
$40,668,300 of our 2015 Community Benefits investment directly addressed identified community health needs.Rate this question:
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Concord Hospital reports the true cost of care provided, not the charges that would be submitted for reimbursement, when reporting the amount of charitable care it provides.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because Concord Hospital reports the actual cost of care provided, rather than the charges that would be submitted for reimbursement, when reporting the amount of charitable care it offers. This means that they disclose the real expenses incurred in providing care to those in need, rather than just the amount they would be reimbursed for. This transparency in reporting ensures that the public and stakeholders have an accurate understanding of the hospital's charitable contributions.Rate this question:
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Subsidized health services are those Concord Hospital deems essential to quality patient care that the organization supports despite incurring financial loss.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In 2015, Concord Hospital provided more than $30 million in essential health services to the community even though little to no revenue was generated from the services.Rate this question:
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Subsidized health services include our Medical Home Navigation Program and Breast Care Center.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In 2015, more than 700 patients were served through our Medical Home Navigation Program and 3,060 were cared for at our Breast Care Center.Rate this question:
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What area of the Hospital provided the largest portion of charitable care?
- A.
Inpatient
- B.
Concord Hospital Medical Group practices
Correct Answer
A. InpatientExplanation
In 2015, Concord Hospital provided 2,865 inpatients with charitable care valued at $5.3 million and Concord Hospital Medical Group practices provided 1,860 patients charitable care valued at $346,526.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In 2015, what was Concord Hospital's overall Community Benefits investment in behavioral health services?
- A.
$3.5 million
- B.
$10 million
Correct Answer
B. $10 millionExplanation
In 2015, Concord Hospital’s behavioral health investment increased nearly $3 million and included services in our Emergency Department Yellow Pod, Family Health Center and 5West inpatient care unit.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Is dental care a Community Benefit investment?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Concord Hospital invested $615,661 in access to and affordability of dental care including Family Health Center Dental Clinic and charitable dental care.Rate this question:
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How much in philanthropic funds through the Concord Hospital Trust supported community health needs and/or Community Benefits programs and services in 2015?
- A.
Less than $750,000
- B.
$3.5 million
Correct Answer
B. $3.5 millionExplanation
Concord Hospital Trust supports the Hospital and our patients by building relationships in the community that encourage donations, which in turn help keep the Hospital financially stable and support vital programs and services. This year, philanthropic giving increased 13 percent overall.Rate this question:
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Does Concord Hospital assist patients in securing needed medications?
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Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
In 2015, Concord Hospital Prescription Assistance Program assisted 1,744 patients with securing more than $5.6 million in needed medications.Rate this question:
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You can learn exactly where and how much Concord Hospital invested in Community Benefits by:
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Asking a Concord Hospital Trust or Public Affairs staff member for a copy of the Inventory and Valuation Chart.
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Visiting concordhospital.org
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Calling Concord Hospital Trust at (603) 227-7162.
- D.
All of the Above
Correct Answer
D. All of the AboveExplanation
The explanation for the given answer is that all of the options listed (Visiting concordhospital.org, Calling Concord Hospital Trust at (603) 227-7162, Asking a Concord Hospital Trust or Public Affairs staff member for a copy of the Inventory and Valuation Chart) provide ways to learn exactly where and how much Concord Hospital invested in Community Benefits. Each option offers a different method of obtaining this information, allowing individuals to choose the option that is most convenient for them.Rate this question:
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