THE PURPOSE OF WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE-IOWA (WHEATON FRANCISCAN) IS TO GOVERN, MANAGE, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ITS SUBSIDIARIES, WHICH INCLUDE HOSPITAL ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) THAT PROVIDE NEEDED HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY ARE LOCATED. THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY WHEATON FRANCISCAN ALLOWS FOR ECONOMIES OF SCALE THAT IN TURN HELP THE SUBSIDIARIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES.