Scenario: As the administrator of a small privately owned not-for-profit hospital that has been seeing a significant increase in patient volume, it has been determined that another wing should be adde
Scenario: As the administrator of a small privately owned not-for-profit hospital that has been seeing a significant increase in patient volume, it has been determined that another wing should be added to accommodate the increase in volume. However, there is not enough cash in reserves to finance the project. You have been tasked with planning how the capital required for the project can be raised. In an essay (1,000-1,250 words) address the following prompts, citing four to six scholarly sources to support your claims: 1. Capital needs can be met either through equity or debt financing. Explain the difference between the two and which financing would be appropriate and why, considering that this is a private, not-for-profit hospital. 2. Explain the term working capital and how it is related to debt financing for capital expenditures. 3. Discuss the importance of a cash budget and how it can be used to assess the financial viability of this capital expenditure. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Benchmark Information This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: MBA Health Systems Management MPA Health Care Management MS Health Care Informatics MSHA: 3.6: Develop and apply skills necessary to manage finances, evaluate financial performance, and develop financial plans at the departmental/organization level. Scenario: As the administrator of a small privately owned not-for-profit hospital that has been seeing a significant increase in patient volume, it has been determined that another wing should be added to accommodate the increase in volume. However, there is not enough cash in reserves to finance the project. You have been tasked with planning how the capital required for the project can be raised. In an essay (1,000-1,250 words) address the following prompts, citing four to six scholarly sources to support your claims: 1. Capital needs can be met either through equity or debt financing. Explain the difference between the two and which financing would be appropriate and why, considering that this is a private, not-for-profit hospital. 2. Explain the term working capital and how it is related to debt financing for capital expenditures. 3. Discuss the importance of a cash budget and how it can be used to assess the financial viability of this capital expenditure. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Benchmark Information This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: MBA Health Systems Management MPA Health Care Management MS Health Care Informatics MSHA: 3.6: Develop and apply skills necessary to manage finances, evaluate financial performance, and develop financial plans at the departmental/organization level.Scenario: As the administrator of a small privately owned not-for-profit hospital that has been seeing a significant increase in patient volume, it has been determined that another wing should be added to accommodate the increase in volume. However, there is not enough cash in reserves to finance the project. You have been tasked with planning how the capital required for the project can be raised. In an essay (1,000-1,250 words) address the following prompts, citing four to six scholarly sources to support your claims: 1. Capital needs can be met either through equity or debt financing. Explain the difference between the two and which financing would be appropriate and why, considering that this is a private, not-for-profit hospital. 2. Explain the term working capital and how it is related to debt financing for capital expenditures. 3. Discuss the importance of a cash budget and how it can be used to assess the financial viability of this capital expenditure. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Benchmark Information This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: MBA Health Systems Management MPA Health Care Management MS Health Care Informatics MSHA: 3.6: Develop and apply skills necessary to manage finances, evaluate financial performance, and develop financial plans at the departmental/organization level.
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