Hospitals' quest for financial success is elusive, but not impossible.
As the hospital industry moves from a heavily regulated, cost-reimbursed payment system to a less-regulated, at-risk payment system, the financial and business acumen of boards and management will become increasingly important in the quest for adequate capital. This article discusses ways of reducing the need for, and increasing the supply of, debt and equity capital.
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