Discussion Post
Explain whether you agree or disagree with the following comments: "It always puzzles me why the cost of healthcare is such a big issue. Aren't about 60% of our hospitals not-for-profit? That means that about 60% of the healthcare needs out there are being satisfied free of charge through charitable organizations."
Textbook Question 2.7 Describe the provider incentives under each of the following reimbursement methods:
• Cost based
• Charge based (including discounted charges)
• Per procedure
• Per diagnosis
• Per diem
• Bundled payment
• Capitation
Textbook Question Question - 1.10
• What is the primary goal of investor-owned corporations?
• What is the primary goal of most not-for-profit healthcare corporations?
• Are there substantial differences between the finance goals of investor-owned and not-for-profit corporations? Explain.
Textbook: Louis Gapenski. (2016). Healthcare Finance: An Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management, Sixth Edition: Vol. Sixth edition. Health Administration Press.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.