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Kissito Healthcare Fact Sheet

Kissito Healthcare exists for the betterment and care of human life.

FOUNDING: Amity Fellowserve, Inc. D/B/A Kissito Healthcare was founded in 1989 as a Not for Profit "NPO" organization organized under the laws of the State of Illinois. Kissito is an IRS qualified 501 (C) (3) charitable organization holding Group Exemption status under the IRC.

OPERATIONS: Kissito operates Post Acute facilities and is constructing hospitals throughout the world. In the United States Kissito's growth is concentrated in Post Acute services. Kissito has constructed and opened two new ( 35 and 75 beds) Post Acute operations in 2008.

EMPLOYEES: Kissito employees 767 people including 31 corporate employees.

CORE VALUES: Kissito Core Values are immutable and guide all we undertake: Integrity, Passion, Excellence, and Respect.

GOVERNENCE: Kissito and its operating entities are governed by an active Board of Directors including: Reverend David Erickson ( Senior Pastor of Dundalk, MD based Watersedge Baptist Church), Mr. Lynn Hodge ( EVP of Morris Cerullo World Evangelism), Wayne Fuquay ( Managing Principle of Houston, TX based Wayne Fuquay & Associates a Corporate Consulting and Crisis Management Firm), Reverend Ray Noah ( Lead Pastor of Portland, OR based Portland Christian Center), Dr. Charles E. Blair ( Former Senior Pastor of Denver, CO based Calvary Temple and President and Founder of the Blair Foundation), Ana Clarke (Kissito Director of Missions) and Tom Clarke (Kissito President and CEO).

LOCATIONS: Texas, Virginia, and Arizona in the United States and in the Philippines, Ethiopia, and Uganda.

FINANCIAL: Kissito's financial statements and IRS 990 filing are available at www.guidestar.org . As of October 31, 2008 Kissito had cash reserves of $829,000 with net assets of $991,000. Annualized revenues were $42,714,000 and annualized excess of revenues over expenses are $279,000 for the ten months ended October 31, 2008.

BUSINESS MODEL: By offering the same services under a SNF license as LTAC/IRF providers Kissito has a significant price advantage in its US operations. Kissito is an attractive Post Acute alternative for Medicare and Managed Care payers purchasing services based on price and outcome. Kissito Post Acute facilities and units have private rooms with hospital like amenities attracting patient populations opposed to receiving Post Acute care in a traditional nursing home setting.

Kissito's international hospital model is based on the establishment of medical training facilities in connection with the hospital to promote skilled local staffing. Kissito acts as the hospital construction manager resulting in significant cost savings. Through its global affiliates Kissito is able to attract skilled doctors and nurses to work in remote areas lacking basic health services.

MANAGEMENT: Kissito has attracted the very best managers from around the world. Kissito managers are frequently recognized as being leaders in our profession. Kissito managers hold Masters level degrees in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Organizational Management, Public Health, Communications, Business Administration, Accounting, and Administrative Management. Corporate managers hold numerous certifications including SPHR, CPA, and Risk Management. Five corporate managers hold skilled nursing facility administrative licenses.

RECOGNITION: Kissito facilities and employees are frequently recognized by governmental agencies and professional associations for contributions to our profession including the following recent awards:

  • Sole recipient of the 2008 Virginia Health Quality Center Gold Star award
  • Winner of the 2006 Yuma County, Arizona employer of the year award
  • National Association of Health Care Assistants Best Attitude 2008 Employee of the year (over 2,000,000 assistants are licensed in the USA)
  • Winner of the Virginia 2008 Teen Volunteer of the year award
  • Arizona Health Care Association 2008 Certified Nursing Assistant of the year co-award winning employee
  • Winner of two Virginia Health Quality Center 2008 Bronze Stars