The Following Are Key Terms in Chapter 16 That Relate

question 33

Short Answer

The following are key terms in Chapter 16 that relate to accounting for health care organizations:
A.Contractual adjustments
B.Capitation fees
C.Charity care
D.Diagnosis-related groups
E.Prospective payment system
F.Health maintenance organizations
G.Performance indicator
H.Third-party payor
For each of the following definitions,indicate the key term from the list above that best matches by placing the appropriate letter in the blank space next to the definition.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Analysis

A financial analysis technique that compares line items in financial statements over a period of time to identify trends and growth patterns.

Financial Analysis

The process of examining financial statements to evaluate a company's performance and make future financial predictions.

Valuation Ratios

Ratios that assess the financial worth or valuation of a company by comparing its current share price to certain per-share financial metrics.

Financial Analysis

The evaluation of a company's financial statements to understand its performance, health, and valuation.