Assignment 1: Discussion—Healthcare Financing—Reflection and AnalysisHealthcare Financing—Reflection and Analysis

Throughout this course, you have covered many aspects of healthcare finance. You have learned that the US healthcare system is extremely complex and needs solutions. As a manager, you need to be a part of the solution.

Write an essay that expresses your thoughts and addresses the following:

• How do you see the various aspects of financial management as a whole for a healthcare organization? For example, how does one’s perspective influence decision making or how does financial management relate to the organizational mission?
• How has your perspective changed about the financial health of the healthcare organization in which you are currently working or would like to be employed (teaching)?
• How can you become part of the solution to the healthcare financing crisis in the U.S.?
• What do you see as trends in financial management for healthcare organizations?

Give reasons to support your statements.

Write your initial response in approximately 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.