The meeting of the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana (“HHC”), was held June 17, 2003, at 1:30 pm., in the Fourth Floor Administrative Conference Room “A” of the Ott Building, Wishard Health Services, 1001 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Members present were James D. Miner, M.D., Jean S. Blackwell, Henry C. Bock, M.D., Lula M. Journey, Robert B. Pfeifer. Members absent: Betsy L. Brougher, Marjorie O’Laughlin.

The Chairman of the Board, Dr. Miner, called the meeting to order and proceeded with roll call.

Dr. Miner requested approval of the minutes from the May 20, 2003 meeting. Dr. Bock made the motion to approve. Mr. Pfeifer seconded the motion. The minutes for May 20, 2003, were unanimously approved.

The next agenda item was General Ordinances and Resolutions. Dr. Miner asked that Ms. Keith, general counsel, read Resolution No. 3-2003 by title. Ms. Keith read Resolution No. 3-2003, “Authorization for Execution of Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF) Funds.” Dr. Bock made the motion to approve. Mr. Pfeifer seconded the motion. Resolution No. 3-2003 was unanimously approved.

Dr. Miner requested a motion to amend the agenda to include Resolution No. 4-2003, “Purchase of Assets and Acquisition of Leases.” Mr. Pfeifer made the motion and Mrs. Journey seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved to amend the agenda.

Ms. Keith then read Resolution No. 4 –2003, “Purchase of Assets and Acquisition of Leases” by title. Dr. Bock made the motion to approve and Mr. Pfeifer seconded the motion. Resolution No. 4-2003 was unanimously approved.

Next, Dr. Miner requested that Dan Sellers, treasurer, present the May 2003 Treasurer’s Report. Mr. Sellers stated that Cash Disbursements were $ 44.7 million. This was above the 2002 average of $33.1 million due to a third payroll in the month of May for $6.3 million and also a $4.3 million dollar payment to the state for matching funds. Mrs. Journey made the motion to approve and Dr. Bock seconded the motion. The May 2003 Cash Disbursements were unanimously accepted.

Mr. Sellers then presented the May 2003 Revenue and Expenditure Report. Revenues are reported as 5/12ths the budgeted amount. Public Health Revenues are over budget by 4.4%. This is due to food license fees collected in the first quarter and reimbursement for the School Wellness Collaborative. Headquarters Revenues are over budget by $3.8 million. The budget deficit is due to low interest. Interest income remains below budget. Also a payment was received from the Wishard Memorial Foundation for the Wishard Burn Center. The dollars are reflected as revenues to Headquarters. Grant Revenues are over budget by 53%. Personal Services are over budget by 2.7% due to staff changes and high insurance premiums. Supplies are 3% under budget. Other Services and Charges are 1.6% over budget. To date, $68.1 million has been paid to the Wishard Enterprise Fund. Capitol Outlays are under budget by 70%. Dr. Bock made the motion to approve. Ms. Blackwell seconded the motion. The May 2003 Revenue and Expenditure Report was unanimously approved.

Dr. Jones presented a list of Medical Staff Appointments and Reappointments for June 2003. Dr. Bock made the motion to approve. Mr. Pfeifer seconded the motion. The Medical Staff Appointments and Reappointments for June 2003 were unanimously approved.

Dr. Miner reported that the Hospital Committee met on June 17, 2003. The following topics were discussed:

- Revised Wishard Health Services Policies and Co-Pays

- Notice to Wishard Employees Regarding Status of Hospital

- Wishard April Financial Report

- Wishard 2004 Budget

Dr. Miner also reported on the Quality Committee meeting. Quality of care performance improvement and patient safety was discussed. There was also discussion regarding regulatory compliance as a result of the recent visits from JHACO and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Ibrahim AlGhani reported on the status of Citizen’s Health Center. The results of the grant renewal should be available by July 2003.

Dr. Caine’s report included an update on the monkey pox epidemic. Twenty-eight cases have been identified in Indiana. Protocol has been sent to health agencies and health care providers to assist with patient evaluation. MCHD will attempt to develop a program for a better working relationship with veterinarians and others that work with animals. She also stated that the communicable disease report shows that tuberculosis cases are increasing as compared to early 2003, but syphilis cases are at the lowest level in ten years and food borne illnesses have also decreased. As a board member of the Health Foundation, Dr. Caine was invited to a special meeting of foundations that was held at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. A representative from the Fairbanks Hospital Foundation also attended the meeting.

Dr. Jones stated that there is information in the Board packet on a power point presentation regarding a Wishard Health Services study on public awareness and image. The study results reveal positive attitude about Wishard. Dr. Jones suggests that this due to successful advertising campaigns.

No additional business was offered at this time. Dr. Miner entertained a motion to adjourn by the Board, which was unanimously passed.

The next meeting is Tuesday, July 22, 2003, 1:30 pm, in the Fourth Floor Administrative Conference Room “A”, Ott Building, Wishard Health Services, 1001 West Tenth Street, `Indianapolis, Indiana.

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James D. Miner, M.D.

Chairman, Board of Trustees

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Matthew R. Gutwein

President and Chief Executive Officer