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See full Sharp HealthCare Annual Community Benefit Plan and Report at: https://www.sharp.com/about/community/community-benefits/benefit-report.cfm Sharp HealthCare (Sharp) is an integrated, regional health care delivery system based in San Diego, California. The Sharp system includes four acute care hospitals; three specialty hospitals; three affiliated medical groups; 27 medical centers; five urgent care centers; three skilled nursing facilities; two inpatient rehabilitation centers; hospice and home infusion programs; numerous outpatient facilities and programs; three charitable foundations; and a variety of other community health education programs and related services. Sharp also offers individual and group HMO coverage through Sharp Health Plan (SHP). Serving a population of approximately 3.3 million in San Diego County (SDC), as of September 30, 2024, Sharp is licensed to operate 2,210 beds and has 2,839 Sharp-affiliated physicians and 20,283 employees. Mission It is Sharp's mission to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Sharp's goal is to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner. Vision Sharp's vision is to transform the health care experience and be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care. Sharp will become the best health system in the universe. Sharp's core values are Integrity, Caring, Safety, Innovation and Excellence. This summary provides an overview of community benefit planning at Sharp HealthCare (Sharp), a listing of community needs addressed in this Community Benefit Plan and Report and a summary of community benefit programs and services provided by Sharp in fiscal year (FY) 2024 (Oct. 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2024). In addition, the summary reports the economic value of community benefit provided by Sharp, according to the framework specifically identified in Senate Bill 697 (SB 697), for the following entities: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (EIN 95-2367304) Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center (EIN 95-0651579) Sharp Grossmont Hospital (33-0449527) Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns (EIN 95-3782169) Sharp Memorial Hospital (EIN 95-3782169) Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp McDonald Center (EIN 95-3782169) Sharp Health Plan (EIN 33-0519730) Community Benefit Planning at Sharp HealthCare Sharp bases its community benefit planning on its triennial community health needs assessments (CHNA) combined with the expertise in programs and services of each Sharp hospital. Listing of Community Needs Addressed in the Sharp HealthCare Community Benefit Plan and Report, FY 2024 * Access to care and financial support for uninsured and underinsured community members and individuals without a medical provider * Programs and services that provide community and social support to address health equity challenges * Education, screening and support programs for chronic health conditions and other health needs, including heart and vascular disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, obesity and unintentional injuries * Aging care and support programs, including health education, support and screening activities for seniors and caregivers * Safety and support programs for seniors and people with disabilities * End-of-life and advance care planning services for hospice patients and their loved ones and the community * Support for community nonprofit health and social service organizations * Education and training for community health care professionals * Student and intern supervision, education and support * Collaboration with local schools to promote interest and provide health career pathways * Cancer patient navigation services and participation in clinical trials * Women's and prenatal/postnatal health services, support and education, including for high-risk pregnancies * Behavioral health and substance use education, screening and support for the community - including seniors and individuals experiencing homelessness * Provider education and protocol development to enhance community safety programming related to trauma-informed care, human trafficking and related topics Economic Value of Community Benefit Provided in FY 2024 In FY 2024, Sharp provided a total of $622,598,584 in community benefit programs and unreimbursed services. These financial figures represent unreimbursed community benefit costs after the impact of the Medi-Cal Hospital Fee Program. Total economic value of community benefit provided by each Sharp HealthCare entity in FY 2024 was as follows: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - $137,734,456 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center - $26,135,468 Sharp Grossmont Hospital - $176,955,168 Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns - $13,768,020 Sharp Memorial Hospital - $231,447,432 Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp McDonald Center - $36,420,863 Sharp Health Plan - $137,177 TOTAL FOR ALL ENTITIES - $622,598,584 Economic Value of Community Benefit Provided in FY 2024 by SB 697 Category and by Sharp entity was as follows: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center: Medical Care Services - $136,045,388 Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $417,808 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $329,428 Health Research, Education and Training Programs - $941,832 TOTAL - $137,734,456 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center: Medical Care Services - $25,721,159 Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $161,455 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $120,185 Health Research, Education and Training Programs - $132,669 TOTAL - $26,135,468 Sharp Grossmont Hospital: Medical Care Services - $174,018,249 Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $1,369,756 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $765,634 Health Research, Education and Training Programs - $765,634 TOTAL - $176,955,168 Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns: Medical Care Services - $13,271,365 Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $62,478 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $272,660 Health Research, Education and Training Programs - $161,517 TOTAL - $13,768,020 Sharp Memorial Hospital: Medical Care Services - $228,957,629 Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $820,766 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $549,273 Health Research, Education and Training Programs - $1,119,764 TOTAL - $231,447,432 Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp McDonald Center: Medical Care Services - $34,840,108 Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $1,102,645 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $142,020 Health Research, Education and Training Programs - $336,090 TOTAL - $36,420,863 Sharp Health Plan: Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $41,863 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $90,064 Health Research, Education and Training Programs - $5,250 TOTAL - $137,177 The following are examples of community benefit programs and services provided by Sharp hospitals and entities in FY 2024. * Medical Care Services included uncompensated care for patients who are unable to pay for services and the unreimbursed costs of public programs such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, County Medical Services (CMS), Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) and TRICARE. * Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations included van transportation for patients to and from medical appointments; education as well as flu vaccinations for seniors; telephone reassurance and safety check program for isolated or homebound seniors and community members with disabilities; financial and other support to community clinics to assist in providing and improving access to health services; Project HELP (Project Hospital Emergency Liaison Program), which provides funding for medication and transportation to assist lower-income patients; contribution of time to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, Feeding San Diego and Mama's Kitchen; the Sharp Humanitarian Service Program; and support services for patients experiencing homelessness and other health equity barriers.
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