PIEDMONT MACON HOSPITAL, INC. WAS CREATED IN MAY OF 2021 WITH PLANS TO OWN AND OPERATE A HOSPITAL UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(A) AND 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPTION. THE HOSPITAL WILL FOLLOW THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES AS SET FORTH BY ITS PARENT, PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC., AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(R). PIEDMONT MACON HOSPITAL, INC. FILED ITS FORM 1023 Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ON JULY 27, 2021, AFTER THE CLOSE OF ITS FIRST FISCAL YEAR, BUT WITHIN ITS FIRST 27 MONTHS OF EXISTENCE.