DISCUSSION BOARD
Write 300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Discuss the following questions:
• What are some of the business and financial differences between different types of provider organizations such as academic medical centers, community not-for profit hospitals, and for profit organizations? You can learn more about provider organizations in the HCM Learning Center page for this course.
• What are some of the business and financial implications that may affect staffing, programs offered, and policies and procedures at community not-for-profit hospitals and large academic medical centers?
• What are some financial benefits of being an academic facility?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.