In the last three years, Swedish spent nearly half a billion dollars in community benefit. We are making investments that go beyond

just the need for free and discounted care by improving access to care and improving

overall community health before people get sick.

A not-for-profit reinvesting in the community

In 2014, we spent more than $133 million on important community

benefit programs, including $20.5 million in free and discounted care.

In the greater Seattle area, we served 27 percent more Medicaid patients in an

environment of decreased reimbursement for government-sponsored medical care.

Our mission is to care for everyone who comes through our doors, regardless of

their ability to pay. In 2014, more than 9,300 community members

were granted free or discounted care.Thousands of lives touched

The Promise: Care for All

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Access to health care for everyone

With Medicaid expansion and health insurance exchanges, Swedish’s charity care

spending reflects the success of more people gaining health insurance coverage. This significantly improves the health of our community.

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Giving to our communitiesPartnerships with local agencies are a fundamental part of Swedish’s community benefit program. Every year we partner with organizations to find innovative and measurable ways to improve the overall health of our community. In 2014, these were some of our partners: • American Cancer Society • American Heart Association and American Stroke Association • American Diabetes Association • March of Dimes • Lifelong • Senior Services • National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Improving quality careSince 1910 Swedish has been the region’s hallmark for safety and excellence in health care. The organization and its caregivers are continuously recognized by national organizations for being one of the highest-ranked health systems across the state and nation in quality and patient safety. Recent recognition includes: • Four Swedish hospitals achieved a top safety ranking by the Leapfrog Group in 2014.• Swedish was the highest-ranked Washington state hospital for Patient Engagement Ranking and was in the top

100 in the nation according to Becker’s Hospital Review in 2014.• U.S. News & World Report once again recognized Swedish Health Services as one of Washington state’s top

hospital systems in the 2014 Best Hospitals rankings.

Community partnerships and awards

By the numbersCommunity benefit across Swedish

Community benefit by campus:

• $ 18,622,627 Cherry Hill• $ 73,911,436 First Hill • $ 7,708,356 Ballard• $ 6,228,100 Issaquah• $ 10,010,794 Edmonds• $ 2,516,144 Mill Creek• $ 1,253,697 Redmond• $ 13,131,878 Swedish

Medical Group

$72,378,668Unfunded portion of

government-sponsored medical care:

This is the difference between the actual cost of care and what is paid by the state and federal governments. It does not include Medicare.

$20,560,363Free and discounted

medical care for patients in need:

This is financial assistance for those who are uninsured, underinsured or otherwise unable to pay for their health care.

$5,679,739 Community health,

grants and donations: This ref lects free services, such as patient education, health screenings, immunizations and support groups, as well as donations to community partners.

$4,576,548Subsidized services:

This includes clinical and social services that are provided despite a financial loss because they meet identified needs not met elsewhere in the community.

$30,187,713Education and

research programs: These are subsidies for medical residency programs, nursing and other education, and medical research.

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How we care

Yesler Terrace redevelopmentIn partnership with the Seattle Foundation, Harborview and Seattle University, Swedish has been instrumental in developing job training and job opportunities for underemployed residents in the soon-to-be-remodeled affordable housing center. This will bring together affordable housing, traditional housing and retail space. Creating better jobs for current residents is vital for the success of this model. Through job fairs and interviews, we have already identified 300 underemployed individuals who will ultimately be employed by the hospitals and the university.

Year Up For more than three years, Swedish and Year Up have provided low-income young adults with hands-on internships to develop technology skills, desktop and help desk proficiencies, and general workplace experience. The need for computer expertise is growing in the Pacific Northwest, and Year Up’s investment has assisted more than 15,000 young adults in the region who do not have access to livable-wage careers or higher education. Swedish’s devotion to help train young people, support them with mentors and match them with other employers is a model for success.

Our commitment to behavioral health Swedish has led an initiative, in partnership with the Washington State Hospital Association and other member hospitals, to create a collaborative and find solutions to improve psychiatric care for our community. Swedish Ballard will open a new 22-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. Swedish has also launched a comprehensive outpatient behavioral health program comprised of four levels of intensive services. This program includes therapists in primary care clinics who serve as part of the care management team, along with primary care physicians, to provide evidence-based care to patients.

Emergency preparedness kits for homebound seniors American Preparedness, Senior Services and Swedish Health Services has launched delivery of free emergency preparedness kits to thousands of vulnerable, homebound King County seniors who receive Meals on Wheels. The kits provide emergency food and water, first-aid supplies, a flashlight, thermal blanket, hand warmers and other items to help individuals during the critical first 72 hours of an emergency. As part of its community benefit program, Swedish provided approximately $30,000 in funding to support this important initiative.

Global to Local Global to Local was created through a partnership between Swedish Health Services, HealthPoint, Public Health—Seattle & King County, the Washington Global Health Alliance, and the cities of SeaTac and Tukwila. The goal is to use innovative, holistic and community-driven solutions to address health and economic development disparities in diverse, low-income populations. The program has provided support for more than 4,000 SeaTac and Tukwila community members and has trained dozens of community leaders who are making a positive impact in their neighborhoods.

Here are just some examples of how we are working together to meet our community’s needs.

About SwedishServing the Puget Sound area for more than 107 years With a mission to take care of everyone who comes through our doors, regardless of their ability to pay, Swedish has been woven into the fabric of the Pacific Northwest for 107 years.

Swedish is owned by the communities it servesAs a not-for-profit health care system, we are governed by a dedicated group of community members who serve on our Board of Trustees. We value the time and effort of our board members who serve as unpaid volunteers.

Our economic contribution to the communitySwedish has grown to become the largest not-for-profit health provider in the greater Seattle area. We are proud to provide an economic contribution to the community that includes:

• More than 11,300 valued caregivers (all employees) and 2,800 physicians

• An annual payroll of more than $775 million and $166 million in benefits

We have:

• Five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah)

• An emergency room and specialty center in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett

• Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 100 primary care and specialty clinics throughout the greater Puget Sound area

• Affiliations with suburban hospitals and physician groups

First Hill

Cherry Hill

Ballard

Issaquah

Edmonds

Contact Swedish Community Benefit Program

747 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122206-386-6000 www.swedish.org

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