...Week 4 Disc+Stewart+BHealthcare Finance. 17.6 What is the difference between trend analysis and comparative analysis Trend Analysis is a ratio analysis technique that examines the value of a ratio over time to see if it is improving or deteriorating. Example: "The analysis of financial information, trend analysis is the presentation of amounts as a percentage of a base year. Example: The trend of a company’s revenues, net income, and number of clients during the years 2001 through 2007, trend analysis will present 2001 as the base year and the 2001 amounts will be restated to be 100. The amounts for the years 2002 through 2007 will be presented as the percentages of the 2001 amounts. In other words, each year’s amounts will be divided by the 2001 amounts and the resulting percentage will be presented. For example, revenues for the years 2001 through 2007 might have been $31,691,000; $40,930,000; $50,704,00; $63,891,000; $79,341,000; $101,154,000; $120,200,000. These revenue amounts will be restated to be 100, 129, 160, 202, 250, 319, and 379. Let’s assume that the net income amounts divided by the 2001 amount ended up as 100, 147, 206, 253, 343, 467, and 423. The number of clients when divided by the base year amount are 100, 122, 149, 184, 229, 277, and 317. From this trend analysis we can see that revenues in 2007 were 379% of the 2001 revenues, net income in 2007 was 467% of the 2001 net income, and the number of clients in 2007 was 317% of the number in 2001....
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... | | |Finance for the Health Care Professional | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is designed as an introduction to the terminology, processes, functions, and financial reports commonly encountered in health care operations. This course introduces the concepts of basic managerial financial functions, such as budgeting, reimbursement methods, and the responsibilities of health care financial management. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Baker, J. J., & Baker, R. W. (2011). Health care finance: Basic tools for nonfinancial managers (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. All electronic materials are available...
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...Sciences HCS/405 Version 5 Health Care Financial Accounting Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an understanding of the general principles of accounting applied in the health care environment. It includes an overview of sources of revenue for various health care entities. The fundamentals of financial planning, cost concepts, capital budgeting, and management analysis are applied in the health care environment. Issues surrounding the development and management of budgets are also examined. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Baker, J. J., & Baker, R. W. (2011). Health care finance: Basic tools for nonfinancial managers (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Overview of Health Care Finance Details Objectives 1.1...
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...Comparative Summary Alonzo miller HCS/577 July 6, 2015 Sharon Sanders Comparative Summary The United States health care system have many organizations that are called entity which have an effect on people daily living and survivor in life. I will discuss in this paper the entity that I chose from the list of each health care financial environment and described in the Financial Environments Worksheet. I will address and compare the environment that I selected in week one assignment. I will describe the organizations financial structure. I will explain which unique policy to the financial environment that I selected from week one assignment. I will discuss financial management practices that are prevalent in the financial environment. I will in this paper discuss what are the effective financial management that is more difficult in health care than in other industries. Describe the financial structure. The mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs is a government entity that serves veterans of the United States and their dependents, and beneficiaries with compassion and dignity and veterans principal advocate to ensure they receive social support, benefits, medical care, benefits, and lasting memorials. (va.gov, 2016). Department of veterans' affairs financial structure consists of consolidated financial structure consolidated balance sheets that are base dollars in the millions. The assets are kept on this sheet with treasury fund balance. The financial...
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...Comparative Summary M W HCS/577 February 24, 2014 Comparative Summary According to Finkler & Ward (2006), “health care is an enormous part of the US economy, representing 17% of all personal consumption expenditures annually” (p. 7). The health care industry has multiple components, diverse types of providers, and many different types of health care organizations playing an integral part in the delivery of health care. Health care is provided by different health care financial environment namely for-profit organization (FP), not-for-profit organizations (NFP), and governmental organizations (Finkler & Ward, 2006). This paper will identify one entity from each health care financial environment identified from the previous week’s worksheet and will describe the financial structure of each financial environment. This paper will also address the policies that make this financial environment unique and identify which financial management practices are prevalent in the financial environment. This paper will also explain why effective financial management is more difficult in health care than in other industries. Entities FP, NFP, and government facilities exist throughout the country. This paper identifies the first entity FP healthcare organization JFK Medical Center. The second entity is Naples Community Hospital (NCH), a NFP healthcare organization, and the third entity is the Veterans Administration, a government funded facility. JFK Medical Center is a 460-bed...
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...Comparative Summary HCS/577 Comparative Summary Financial environments vary from one entity to the next. Although most health care organization might be viewed as simply providing health care, however they vary in the way finance is handled and is reported. For example there are health care entities that are known as for-profit where there is a major focus on bringing in revenue to make a profit and some as not-for-profit where any revenues that come into the entity get reinvested in the organization and the major focus is on the community. Also entities that belong to the government will have many differences in the way financial statements are reported. Some examples include health care providers such as urban hospitals that are for-profit, rural hospitals that are not-for-profit and government entity such as military hospitals. These entities their own financial structures and have policies that are unique to each. Also financial managers are under a lot of pressure to prevail in such competitive field, so it is important to have a management practice that is prevalent as financial management in health care are deemed difficult. The Financial Structure Medical landscape continues to change in many ways and it has led to changes such as the roles and structure of health care provider. Not-for-profit hospitals usually take patients whether or not they can afford to pay for treatments. For-profit hospitals however will not treat a patient unless they are covered by an...
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...Comparative Summary HCS/577 July 28, 2014 Comparative Summary Introduction The financial environment of the different types of health care entities is defined by the classification of ownership. The three categories of ownership are for-profit, not-for-profit, and government owned. In the following paragraphs, I will identify one entity from each of the three categories of ownership and describe the financial structure in their financial environment. I will identify the policies unique to each financial environment as well as financial management practices prevalent in the financial environment. I will also explain why effective financial management is more difficult in health care than in other industries. Entities Piedmont Medical Center is a for-profit acute care hospital located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is an entity with the Tenet Healthcare Corporation that offers a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services that include advanced heart and stroke care, women and children services, and a 24-hour emergency room. It has received recognition for its cardiac care, cancer care, diabetes management, orthopedic care, stroke care, and surgical care. (Piedmont Medical Center, 2014). Greenville Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care hospital also located in Greenville, South Carolina. It is an academic teaching hospital with a 24-hour emergency room that provides inpatient and outpatient services for the immediate community as well as a referral center...
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...Comparative Studies Dominique Comparative Studies There are many forms of health care organizations, they are grouped by their financial structures, and sources of funding. The three types that exist in the United States are for-profit, non-profit, and government funded organizations. The financial resources and how profit is appropriated are different amongst all three types of organizations. Government Funded The most well-known government funded health care system is the Department of Veterans Affairs. This health care system is unique in that it was created specifically to treat American veterans of the US military, whereas for-profit and non-profit organizations must treat every patient regardless of status, or ability to pay. A person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable may qualify for VA health care benefits ("Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs", 2014). Many diseases and permanent disabilities or service-connected disabilities, US veterans suffer from were acquired serving in wars both past and present while serving this country. It is the governments’ intention to help treat those who so bravely laid their life on the line to serve and protect this country. On that note, most military are eligible to be treated within this health care system for little to no cost, with very few not meeting eligibility requirements. There are still however financial...
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...improving performance in an organization. The second purpose is to seek ways to improve the delivery of service through the efficient use of staff. For health care managers who are responsible for a variable expense cost center or department, maintaining appropriate levels of productivity is one of the greatest and ongoing challenges of the management process and requires constant research and advice regarding relevant productivity standards. Comparing one’s departmental operations with other successful operations of another organization is a useful source of benchmarking data and many health care managers depend on associates or outside consultants to provide data to assist in implementing new and effective strategies to improve staff productivity. There are three sources of productivity standards. The first source is internally developed historical standards where standards are based on past performances but do not provide information about relative efficiency. The second source is engineered standards where internal staff or outside consultants conduct a study of the work environment and define normal standards of productivity. The third source is a comparative group standard where associations or private firms that represent the health care firm provide comparative group standards from collected survey data. Most health care managers today rely on outside consultant firms such as the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (hfma)...
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...techniques or systems are used in analyzing financial statements. One such technique is comparative analysis. Comparative analysis “identifies new trends when data or ratios for a specific item from multiple time frames are presented alongside of each for a straight across comparison” (Investor Words, 2014, para. 1). This method can also be used to compare outcomes of alternate solutions or processes applied in similar situations. Other methods for analyzing financial data include “schedule of changes in working capital, common size percentages, funds analysis, trend analysis, and ratios analysis” (Accounting for Management, 2014, para. 3). The Patton-Fuller Community Hospital: Financial Analysis At first glance of the Patton-Fuller Health Care Organization one would assume this organization is viable. This would be due in part to a recent upgrade in operations. The balance sheet of December 31 2009-2008 reflects an increase of revenue. In addition to the increase of revenue, some expenses were also increased. It has yet to be determined if these increase were due to extended loans, or credit. However, one can assume the increase is because of extended credit. Some other at first glance analysis are the increases in long-term debt. Even though there is an increase of revenue, long-term debt can be a potential problem. Increased long-term debt can mean the organization may not have available finances to continue running a successful quality patient...
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...trillion dollars. Due to services such as medical treatments and health insurance; the healthcare spending will continue to increase. National Healthcare Expenditures In the United States, the overall projections are primarily based on the National Healthcare expenditures. These projections are measured by the form of services or goods provided. Services may include physician care, hospital care, and clinical services rendered. Goods may consist of necessary prescription drugs and medical equipment. The source of funding for the services performed and the required goods may come from Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and out-of-pocket expenses ("National Health Expenditure Projections 2012-2022 ", 2012). Health Care Spending in the United States According to recent studies in the United States, the projected health care spending is to increase by almost six percent between by the year 2022. This is actually a percent faster than the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expected. Researchers thought that the healthcare spending would remain around four percent since the economic recovery was very slow at the time in 2013. There would an increase in cost- sharing requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and the privately insured as well ("National Health Expenditure Projections 2012-2022 ", 2012). In 2014, the future forecast suggests that the economic conditions will vastly improve. This also includes the Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage and the growing population. Data also suggests...
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...financial statements, annual report, and budget issue documents; The Patton-Fuller Community Hospital is no different. In this analysis we will look over and address all of the areas that affect staffing at Patton-Fuller. These areas will vary between the numbers of nurses to the number of patients as well as staff compensation from wages to raises. A comparison of two years’ worth of data while also using Trend Analysis will explain future budgeting aspects and the pros and cons to these decisions. Comparative data is an important tool for managers to use when analyzing data with consistency, verification, and unit measures to fully meet the requirements of understanding the reporting financial results (Baker, PhD, CPA & Baker, JD, 2011, "Chapter 14/Using Comparative Data"). Using Patton-Fuller’s 2008-2009 financial statements to provide a comparative analysis for their expenses that occurred within a 2 year period. Patton-Fuller’s balance sheet provides comparative analysis that total current assets of 130,026 in 2008, and other assets in 2009 of 128,867 decreased to a negative difference of (1159.00). Liabilities reported a gain in 2009 of 462,153 from 2008 213,450 a growth percentage of 46.19 gain. However, factoring the equity of 335,035 in 2008 to 125,564 in 2009 a percentage of 62.52 gain, the total liabilities and equity is the same percentage as current and other assets balancing the financial sheet. Patton-Fuller’s revenue and expense financial statement from...
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...Comparative Summary Kristina O'Bryant HCS/577 May 23, 2016 Ronald Sugar Comparative Summary There are several financial environments that various entities exist in. These include for-profit, not-for-profit, and government organizations. These environments have many similarities, as well as differences. Examples of these may include the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, which is a for-profit organization; the American Heart Association, which is a not-for-profit organization; and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which is a government organization. Each of these organizations has their own practices and policies unique to them. Not-For-Profit According to Investopedia (2016), a not-for-profit organization does not earn profits with the intent to line the pockets of an owner, but rather it is earned or donated and then used to achieve the goals or objectives of the organization. Many, but not all NFPs are charities or some other public service organization. NFPs are able to apply for a tax exempt status, as long as they meet certain criteria set by the state and federal government, thereby freeing them from most forms of taxation. Any donations that are made to the organization may be tax deductible for the person making the donation. According to Carter (2016), “Not-for-profit organizations raise capital by soliciting donations from businesses and individuals. Government and private grants may be used to fund the operation of a nonprofit organization...
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...Comparison Reimbursement Programs and the Movement of Finances in the United States Health Care System by Ronald J. Sanders MBA520, MBOL2, Health Care Organization Instructor: Dr. Sandra Washington Saint Leo University Distance Learning March 17, 2013 Abstract Effective payment program strategies are a major part of administering health care. Reimbursement programs are a part of the United States (U.S) health care system. They represent a financial tool for providing cash flow to service physicians and hospitals. Many times, the ability to provide quality health care depends on the payment for the services given by physicians and hospitals. This paper presents a view of payment reimbursement systems within the health care industry. A comparative overview and description of payment reimbursement will be given in order to understand the flow of finances in the health care industry. The focus will be on the capitation and fee-for-service reimbursement systems. Readers will then be able to conclude that the appropriate reimbursement method is dependent upon the amount of risk a party is able to assume. Comparison of Reimbursement Programs and the Movement of Finances in the United States Health Care System Physicians that are part of the managed care system have several methods in which to be compensated or be reimbursed for services. Two popular methods are Capitation and Fee-for-Service. Physicians have confronted several challenges...
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...Comparative Summary Of Financial Environment Liliana Varela HCS/577 April 2, 2012 Destiny Chen Health care financial environments exit in three types of organizations. These organizations are: a) Not-for-Profit, b) For-Profit, and C) government. A non- profit organization’s main purpose is to perform a mission rather than focusing on making a profit. The mission aims at helping the people in the community. One non –profit organization is the World Vision foundation. The World Vision foundation’s main goal is to provide children around the world with food, shelter, medicine, and education. “Dr. Bob Pierce began World Vision to help children orphaned in the Korean War. To provide long-term, ongoing care for children in crisis, World Vision developed its first child sponsorship program in Korea in 1953” (World Vision web site). The financial structure of this particular non –profit organization consist of grants, private citizens donations, and donations from other corporations. It also receives financial help from government agencies. For example, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This agency provides financial aid to the World Vision organization. The financial policies of this organization directly explain how each dollar is contributing to the realization of a project (education, food, clothing, medicine, etc.). The financial support is divided into three parts: a) 85% of the total revenue goes directly to programs, b)...
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