Who is responsible for business failures?
Two high-profile business failures should be a wake-up call for hospital leaders. Management and boards cannot rely on unaudited financial statements as the principal indicator of financial health. Boards must ensure diligent analysis of key financial measures. Board members need better education about healthcare finance. Hospitals are not immune to financial collapse.
Cleverley
William O
WO
Cleverley & Associates, Columbus, Ohio, USA. wcleverley@cleverleyassociates.com
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