HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
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Mission Statement
Hennepin Healthcare System Inc, doing business as Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is a provider of care to all who need it. In 2012, HCMC treated more than 151,000 patients, who came from all 87 Minnesota counties, in more than 735,000 patient encounters. HCMC provides trauma and critical care services, teaches tomorrow's health care professionals, coordinates disaster preparedness and is a community educator. Careful stewardship of public resources has allowed HCMC to continue to provide the highest quality medical care.
About This Cause
HCMC — The Statewide Safety Net Hennepin County Medical Center cares for patients from across Minnesota, not just Hennepin County. In 2012, HCMC treated nearly 151,000 patients, who came from all 87 Minnesota counties, in over 725,000 patient encounters. Many came through referrals from their local physicians, often for specialized care and regional services available only at HCMC. Patients and practitioners statewide depend on the high level of expertise based in HCMC's extensive safety network of providers and personnel. HCMC Uncompensated Care — Highest in Minnesota HCMC provides more care to vulnerable populations than any other hospital, up to 20% of care given statewide to Minnesotans on public programs. Total uncompensated care costs at HCMC in 2010 were $50 million, comprising 8% of HCMC's 2010 net operating revenue. Minnesota patients who received uncompensated care at HCMC came from 53 counties, with 16% of total uncompensated care charges coming from outside of Hennepin County. HCMC Community Benefit Services — Highest in Minnesota HCMC provided $118 million of services in addition to $50 million in uncompensated care, for a total of $166 million of community benefit services in 2010, more than any other Minnesota hospital. "Community benefits" include uncompensated care and provision of services that are designed to improve community health and increase health care access, respond to community and public health needs, support research, community education, and medical education and training. HCMC Burden on Taxpayers – Among the lowest in the U.S. Public funding is critical for ongoing provision of key statewide services. However, thanks to highly efficient delivery of high quality care, HCMC receives only a very limited proportion of its revenues from state and local government funding; this is despite high costs of uncompensated care and community benefit services. HCMC receives approximately 2% of its revenues from county property taxes, far less than most other public safety net hospitals in the U.S. (average 12%, maximum 48%). HCMC demonstrates strong financial stewardship in return for critical public support of its statewide mission.