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Individual Paper #1: Case Study of a health care organization’s

financial health (12.5%)



In this assessment you will select an organization and evaluate its

financial health based on ratio analysis. You will be graded on based

on your understanding of the ratios, the accuracy of your

calculations, the validity of you conclusions and your ability to

clearly communicate your analysis. To complete this assignment, follow

these steps.



Select a health care firm from the following website:

http://www.advocatehealth.com/financialreports

Examine the financial statements for your company.

Review Chapter 5 and 17 in the text and from the financial ratios in

Chapter 5 and 17, choose the five that you believe will provide the

best insight into your organization’s financial condition.

Calculate the ratios you have selected

Write a short paper in the following format:

Cover page with your name, class/section and instructor’s name

For each ratio, in a paragraph: define the ratio, explain what it

measures, why you chose it, show your calculation and explain what the

ratio tells you about your organization’s health.

Write a conclusion about your organization’s financial condition based

on your ratio analysis.

Use APA, use 2-3 citations and references, including your textbooks

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