UMUC HMGT322 Assessment 4 Ratio Analysis Question # 00600803 Course Code : HMGT322 Subject: Health Care Due on: 04/29/2019 Posted On: 04/29/2019 07:32 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 4.9/5

Assessment #4: Ratio Analysis (15%)

Write a 4-6 page paper in which you discuss the value of
ratio analysis in decision making for health care organizations. Complete the
following in your paper:

Discuss the meaning of ratio analysis in healthcare.

Pick only one (1) ratio from EACH major group from the
financial statements. (e.g. Current ratio, ROE, Debt to equity, ALOS)

Major Groups:

Liquidity ratios (Current ratio, Days Cash-on-Hand, Quick
Ratio)

Profitability ratios (ROE, ROA, Total Margin, Operating
Margin)

Leverage/Capital Structure Ratios (Debt ratio, Equity ratio,
Debt to Equity Ratio)

Nonfinancial Ratios (Occupancy rate, payer mix, ALOS,
Expense per discharge, FTE per bed, HMO penetration)

Discuss one (1) ratio (from EACH major group) using the
following criteria:

What is the meaning of each ratio?

Evaluate the meaning of the ratio related to the financial
health of the health care organization. Show the calculations.

Explain the factors that affect the results related to the
financial health of the organization.

You can also utilize the sample Help4UHMO Organization
financial statements (located under week 6) or a real-life health care
organization to evaluate by researching their financial statements.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Provide a minimum of two (2) cited sources in your paper.
Properly cite in APA format.

You will be graded base on the following rubric: