There Are Three Main Reasons Why a Nongovernmental Not-For-Profit Hospital

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Essay

There are three main reasons why a nongovernmental not-for-profit hospital does not receive the full amount that it normally charges for a room: (1) contractual adjustments arising from transactions with third-party payors, (2) charity service provided to indigent patients, and (3) bad debts. Compare the accounting treatment for the three reasons listed.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs, both fixed and variable, in the cost of a product.

Unit Sales

The total number of individual items or units sold by a company in a specific period.

Absorption Costing

A financial recording approach that encompasses all production expenses, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead costs, both variable and fixed, in the pricing of a product.

Income Statement

The income statement is a financial report that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period, highlighting its financial performance.