Union County Hospital Authority

Organization Overview

Union County Hospital Authority, operating under the name Union General Hospital Inc, is located in Blairsville, GA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E22) the organization is classified as: General Hospitals, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 04/2022, Union General Hospital Inc employed 1,224 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Union General Hospital Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 04/2022, Union General Hospital Inc generated $123.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $100.8m during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE AND TO PROMOTE WELLNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL (UGH) IS A 501(C)(3) HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION THAT TAKES A PROACTIVE APPROACH DESIGNED TO MEET COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS AND MEET ITS TAX-EXEMPT REQUIREMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE AND PROMOTING WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS MISSION STATEMENT AND POLICIES SUPPORTING SAME. THE VISION IS TO BE THE "FIRST CHOICE" PROVIDER OF COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE AREA. WE VALUE OUR PATIENTS AND BELIEVE THEY ARE OUR MOST IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITY. WE SHALL ALWAYS SEEK TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE VALUE OUR MEDICAL STAFF AND WILL SEEK WAYS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE PROFESSIONALLY AND FACILITATE THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHALL TREAT EACH OTHER WITH COURTESY, FAIRNESS, RESPECT, AND INTEGRITY. WE SHALL WORK AS A TEAM TO DO OUR BEST TO PROMOTE OUR MISSION AND FULFILL OUR VISION. WE VALUE OUR COMMUNITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF OUR PATIENTS AND PROMOTION OF WELLNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE WILL CONFRONT ALL ETHICAL AND MORAL HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES NECESSARY TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. UGH IS THE ONLY ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL IN UNION COUNTY, GEORGIA. UGH IS LICENSED FOR 45 ACUTE AND INTENSIVE CARE MEDICAL/SURGICAL BEDS FOR SHORT- TERM INPATIENT CARE. THE BEDS ALSO QUALIFY FOR "SWING BED" STATUS FOR SHORT-TERM SKILLED NURSING CARE. OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDE RADIOLOGY, LABORATORY AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, SURGICAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND 24/7 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. UGH (ALONG WITH UNION GENERAL AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., A CONTROLLED TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY) ALSO OPERATES THE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, ONE OF THE VERY FEW HOSPITALS DOING SO IN GEORGIA. THIS INCLUDES THE WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR ITS EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS, MEDICAL AND OTHER SUPPLIES, ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE FOR EMERGENCY TRANSPORT VEHICLES, AND FACILITIES FOR BASE OPERATIONS. DUE TO THE MOUNTAINOUS AREA, THE TWISTING MOUNTAIN ROADS ATTRACT BICYCLISTS AND MOTORCYCLISTS THROUGHOUT THE SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL SEASONS. THESE ACTIVITIES SOMETIMES RESULT IN MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, SOME VERY SERIOUS, TO WHICH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OF UGH MUST RESPOND. UGH PROVIDES NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORT UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF GEORGIA TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WHO ARE WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION TO ROUTINE SCHEDULED DOCTOR AND OTHER MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. UGH PROVIDES ITS HELIPAD TO SUPPORT AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES. THE UNION COUNTY NURSING HOME (UCNH) IS THE ONLY NURSING FACILITY IN THE COUNTY PROVIDING SKILLED AND INTERMEDIATE LEVELS OF LONG-TERM CARE. UCNH IS LICENSED FOR 150 BEDS AND CONSISTENTLY HAS A WAITING LIST FOR ADMISSIONS. A MAJORITY OF THE RESIDENTS OF UCNH ARE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITY BY SPONSORING HEALTH FAIRS, DIABETES AWARENESS CLINICS, AN AFFORDABLE FITNESS CENTER, AND EDUCATIONAL AND TESTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR HOUSING FOR PATIENT'S FAMILIES WHEN PATIENTS ARE HOSPITALIZED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME THROUGH ITS GLENDA GOOCH HOUSE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jacob Stirton
Physician
$1,353,865
Brent Davis MD
Physician
$673,904
Ronald A Macbeth MD
Physician
$597,014
Ziyad Mugharbil MD
Physician
$502,622
Kimberly Denton MD
Physician
$435,159
Kevin L Bierschenk
CEO
$398,374

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Southland Medical Group Llc
Medical Service
$2,925,706
Functional Pathways Of Tennessee Llc
Therapy
$468,747
Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory Llc
Lab Services
$329,450
Johnson's Anesthetics Llc
$232,000
Skipper Anesthesia Llc
Medical
$227,375
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $8,440,483
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,346,479
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,786,962
Total Program Service Revenue$108,625,728
Investment income $148,334
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $588,051
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $14,960
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $123,519,660

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Union County Hospital Authority has recieved totaling $296,645.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network

Princeton, IL

PURPOSE: 2022 SHIP AND ARP SHIP COVID

$268,700
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTH

$20,945
American Heart Association Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE PROGRAM

$7,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$7,321
Admin Expense-$7,097
Ending Balance$14,418

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