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Discuss some factors that health services managers must consider when choosing between debt and equity financing.  Consider both investor-owned and not-for-profit firms in your answer.

1. What are the four elements of financial management? 2. Briefly explain The Information Flow.  3. How can social media help a hospital manage the patient experience? 4. Briefly explain the difference between short-term and long-term assets. 5. What are the major differences in Government Sourcesand Managed Care Source? 6. Explain the two types of disbursements for services. 7. What is the difference between direct and indirect costs? Explain.

what is the dilemma faced by health care finance managers in light of the ultimate goals of health care finance?

1. Briefly explain The Information Flow.  2. How can social media help a hospital manage the patient experience? 3. Briefly explain the difference between short-term and long-term assets. 4. What are the major differences in Government Sourcesand Managed Care Source? 5. Explain the two types of disbursements for services. 6. What is the difference between direct and indirect costs? Explain.

The risk of patients not paying their account balances resulting in bad debt expense is a reality today.  This risk is greater as employers increase out-of-pocket maximums, deductibles, and co-pays as part of their medical insurance plans.  Research and discuss some best practices healthcare organizations are using today to improve their patient liability or balance due collection process.

Strategies that a hospital must do to achieve financial healthiness

Explain the following accounting terms in relation to healthcare providers:a. What is the difference between Gross Revenue and Net Revenue? (Hint: Think about discounts and charity care)b. What is the difference between Charity Care and Bad Debt Losses? How is each handled on the income statement?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false, and justify your answer.In the 2010 American health reform law, one primary mechanism for financing the expansion of health insurance to the uninsured involves reducing planned Medicare expenditures.

Course: Principle Of Healthcare Finance Name two ways healthcare leaders can establish and maintain credibility.

Summarize what  any information related to financial planning and strategies in healthcare reimbursement

How do you stay informed about potential funding opportunities and trends in the healthcare and non-profit sectors? Describe your research methods and sources

The executive team is debating offering a standard group health insurance plan with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) or a high deductible group health insurance plan with a health savings account (HSA). They believe they understand the differences between the two group health insurance plans but are less clear on how FSAs and HSAs differ. Explain in clear language the differences between FSAs and HSAs so they can make an informed decision.

Customer loans are classified on a Depository Institution (DI)'s balance sheet as Select one: A. liabilities, because the customer may default on the loan. B. assets, because the DI earns servicing fees on the loan. C. assets, because the DI's major asset is its client base. D. assets, because DIs originate and monitor loan portfolios. E. liabilities, because the DI must transfer funds to the borrower at the initiation of the loan.

Which is Idemenity Plan and which is Managed Care Plan? Insureds create contract with an insurer who does not provide health care services       The higher the deductible, the lower the premium       Insured receive health care services from a designated group of providers       May not even involve an insurance company       No annual deduction is incurred, but a small co-payment may be required I most value the freedom of choice and am willing to pay for it.       Cost is my most important consideration.       I’d rather have the flexibility of either having the insurance company reimburse me or directly paying the health care provider.

PRINCIPLE OF HEALTHCARE FINANCE