Utilizing the concepts learned throughout the course, write a Final Paper on one of the following scenarios: ·Option One: You are a consultant with 10 years experience in the health care insurance industry. A group of 20 doctors is considering forming a

Calculating the Break-Even Point

Prior to completing this discussion, review Assignment 7 in Chapter 14 of your course text. In your initial post, address the following points:

· What is the role provided by break-even point, and how would you calculate this point?

· Please calculate break-even point in patient days under the provided contract.

· What are the limitations of using break-even point, and how would you incorporate this point with management strategic planning?

Your initial post must be 300 to 350 words. Guided Response: Challenge your peers to think about a reasonable time period for being able to break even.  How often should an area be reviewed if it is not breaking even? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

Budgetary Variance Model

Prior to completing this assignment, review Assignment 9 in Chapter 17 of your course text. Prepare an evaluation of the performance of the Radiology Department Manager for a hospital.

The service unit, or output, for this department is the number of procedures performed. A static budget was prepared at the beginning of the year. Examine that budget in relation to actual experience. The relevant data are included in Table 17-18 in your course text. The department manager is pleased because the department has a favorable $120,000 cost variance. Evaluate the effectiveness claims of the manager using the budgetary variance mode described in Chapter 17. What is your analysis of the department manager’s performance? Explain your reasoning.

Your paper must include an introduction, thesis, and conclusion. Your paper must be four to five double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.  Utilize three scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources (excluding the course text) that were published within the last five years. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and provide complete references for each source used on the reference page.