
St. Christophers Hospital for Children
St. Christophers Hospital for Children
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE READING HOSPITAL IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE CARE TO THE COMMUNITY: TO PROMOTE HEALTH; TO EDUCATE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; AND TO PARTICIPATE IN APPROPRIATE CLINICAL RESEARCH. ASK SOMEONE TO DEFINE A HOSPITAL'S ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY, AND MOST OFTEN YOU HEAR ABOUT SERVICES AND DEPARTMENTS, OR ABOUT DOCTORS, NURSES AND OTHER CAREGIVERS. IN ADDITION TO ITS PRIMARY ROLE AS A PROVIDER OF DIRECT CARE, READING HOSPITAL ADDRESSES ISSUES OUTSIDE THAT REALM THAT IMPACT HEALTH AND WELLNESS. IN FACT, A KEY PART OF OUR MISSION MEANS THE REINVESTMENT OF OUR RESOURCES INTO THESE EFFORTS, WHICH ARE COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT. WE ARE PROUD TO REPORT THAT IN OUR LAST FISCAL YEAR, WE COMMITTED MORE THAN 192 MILLION TO THIS CAUSE. OUR CAREGIVERS AND SUPPORT STAFF PARTICIPATE IN HEALTH EDUCATION, FREE SCREENINGS, AND IMMUNIZATIONS. THEY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS OR CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS, ADVANCE SELF-CARE B
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OPERATING ROOM - 18,346 TOTAL SURGERIES READING HOSPITAL OPERATES IN A MARKET SERVED BY NEARLY 20 SPECIALTY, INVESTOR-OWNED FACILITIES, WHICH CARVE OUT THE BEST PAYING INSURANCE PLANS, THE HIGHEST MARGIN PROCEDURES, AND THE LEAST COMPLICATED PATIENTS TO SERVE. BY CONTINUING TO PROVIDE A FULL SERVICE SURGICAL SERVICE, RH OFFERS THE MOST ADVANCED SURGICAL OPTIONS, FROM ROBOTIC ASSISTED, MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY TO A FULL SPECTRUM OF OUTPATIENT SURGICAL OPTIONS. AND TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO SURGICAL SPECIALITIES THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCING SHORTAGES ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. RH SUPPORTS ITS SURGEONS IN THEIR FELLOWSHIP TRAINING AND RECRUITS AND RETAINS SURGEONS IN AREAS LIKE PLASTIC SURGERY - AVAILABLE ONLY DURING LIMITED HOURS OR NOT AT ALL, IN OTHER HOSPITALS IN ITS MARKET.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The mission of the reading hospital is to provide compassionate, accessible, high quality, cost effective care to the community: to promote health; to educate healthcare professionals; and to participate in appropriate clinical research. ask someone to define a hospital's role in the community, and most often you hear about services and departments, or about doctors, nurses and other caregivers. in addition to its primary role as a provider of direct care, reading health system addresses issues outside that realm that impact health and wellness. in fact, a key part of our mission means the reinvestment of our resources into these efforts, which are collectively known as community benefit. we are proud to report that in our last fiscal year, we committed more than 170 million to this cause. our caregivers and support staff participate in health education, free screenings, and immunizations. they support activities for individuals with serious or chronic health conditions, advance self-c”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The mission of the reading hospital is to provide compassionate, accessible, high quality, cost effective care to the community: to promote health; to educate healthcare professionals; and to participate in appropriate clinical research. ask someone to define a hospital's role in the community, and most often you hear about services and departments, or about doctors, nurses and other caregivers. in addition to its primary role as a provider of direct care, reading health system addresses issues outside that realm that impact health and wellness. in fact, a key part of our mission means the reinvestment of our resources into these efforts, which are collectively known as community benefit. we are proud to report that in our last fiscal year, we committed more than 170 million to this cause. our caregivers and support staff participate in health education, free screenings, and immunizations. they support activities for individuals with serious or chronic health conditions, advance self-c”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is PA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2017 is PO BOX 16052, READING, PA, 19612.
- The non-profit organization as of 2017 has a total of 6370 employees reported on their form.
- Operates a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $74,246,903.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1869.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $410,221,852 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.