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, Table Of Contents
Part I: Foundation Concepts
1. Introduction To Healthcare Finance
2. Healthcare Business Basics
3. Paying For Health Services
Part Ii: Planning, Managing, And Control
4. Estimating Costs
5. Pricing Decisions And Profit Analysis
6. Planning And Budgeting
7. Managing Financial Operations
Part Iii: Financing And Capital Investment Decisions
8. Business Financing And The Cost Of Capital
9. Capital Investment Decision Basics
10. Project Cash Flow Estimation And Risk Analysis
Part Iv: Reporting Results
11. Reporting Profits
12. Reporting Assets, Financing, And Cash Flows
13. Assessing Financial Condition
SECT ION 1: Introduction To Healthcare Finance
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,1. What Is The Primary Goal Of Healthcare Finance?
A) To Maximize Patient Satisfaction
B) To Ensure The Financial Sustainability Of Healthcare Organizations
C) To Increase The Number Of Healthcare Providers
D) To Expand Healthcare Facilities
ANSWER: B) To Ensure The Financial Sustainability Of Healthcare Organizations
EXPLANATION: The Primary Goal Of Healthcare Finance Is To Manage Resources Efficiently To Ensure That Healthcare
Organizations Remain Financially Viable While Delivering Quality Care.
2. Which Of The Following Best Defines "Revenue Cycle Management" In Healthcare?
A) Managing The Flow Of Patients Through A Facility
B) The Process Of Handling Claims From Patients To Insurers
C) The Cycle Of Investing In New Medical Technologies
D) The Hiring And Training Of Healthcare Staff
ANSW ER: B) The Process Of Handling Claims From Patients To Insurers
EXPLANATION: Revenue Cycle Management Involves The Administration Of Financial Processes Related To Patient Care,
From Initial Appointment Scheduling To The Final Payment Of A Balance.
3. What Does The Term "Cost Of Care" Refer To In Healthcare Finance?
A) The Price Patients Pay For Their Services
B) The Total Expenditure Incurred By Healthcare Providers To Deliver Services
C) The Investment In Healthcare Infrastructure
D) The Administrative Costs Of Running A Healthcare Facility
ANSWER: B) The Total Expenditure Incurred By Healthcare Providers To Deliver Services
EXPLANATION: "Cost Of Care" Encompasses All The Expenses A Healthcare Provider Incurs To Deliver Medical Services,
Including Salaries, Equipment, And Supplies.
4. Which Financial Statement Provides A Snapshot Of An Organization's Financial Position At A Specific Point InTime?
A) Income Statement
B) Balance Sheet
C) Cash Flow Statement
D) Statement Of Operations
ANSW ER: B) Balance Sheet
EXPLANATION: A Balance Sheet Displays An Organization's Assets, Liabilities, And Equity At A Specific Moment, Providing
Insight Into Its Financial Health.
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