
As defined by the IRS, Community Benefit includes programs or activities that improve access to healthcare services and community health, advance medical or health knowledge, or relieve or reduce government or community burden. These programs should be in response to a community-identified need with a particular focus on assisting the underserved. Community benefit includes charity care and the unreimbursed cost of health services for individuals with Medicaid, along with community health improvement programs, health professions education, and subsidized health services and research.
Click here to view the 2022 Valley Health Community Benefit Report.
In 2021, Valley Health’s comprehensive community contribution exceeded $187 million, up from $159 million in 2020. The Community Benefit supplied by Valley Health is invested regionally in direct support for local residents and community organizations.
At Valley Health we value the humanity and worth of each person who comes to us for care and treatment. Our policies and practices:
Valley Health continues to implement programs to be a good steward of our environment: