Hospitals' quest for financial success is elusive, but not impossible
Heckler, T.M.
Trustee the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards 37(9): 32-37
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3674 PMID: 10268150 Document Number: 230727
As the hospital industry moves from a heavily regulated, cost-reimbursed payment system to a less-regulated, at-risk payment system, the financial and business acumen of boards and management will become increasingly important in the quest for adequate capital. This article discusses ways of reducing the need for, and increasing the supply of, debt and equity capital.