HCS 405 All DQs

Week 1 DQ 1

Why is it important that financial accounting systems report performance fairly and factually?

Week 1 DQ 2

How do different departments in a hospital receive financial information?

Week 2 DQ 1

What are the largest expense categories incurred by healthcare service organizations?

Week 2 - DQ 2

What are the key components of a successful business office operation in a health care setting? What are some examples?

Week 3 DQ 1

What would you consider when reviewing a budget? Under what conditions is a flexible budget more effective than a forecast budget?

Week 3 DQ 2

The local school system asks you to submit a proposal to do pre-employment physicals for 60 bus drivers. What financial or accounting information do you need to submit the proposal? What will you charge the school system?

Week 4 DQ 1

Before granting a loan, bankers closely evaluate an organization's debt to equity ratio. Explain why this ratio is so important to bankers.

Week 4 DQ 2

You notice that your account receivable days outstanding has doubled in the first six months of the year. Do you give someone a bonus or put him or her on probation? Why?

Week 5 DQ 1

How many financial managers budget for unforeseen changes and improvements in information technology that require large capital outlays?

Week 5 DQ 2

Discuss future trends of health care financial technology.