Using the budget information from Unit 1 and the financial plan and operational budget from the Unit 4 Intellipath Assignment, discuss the need for the following:

Using the budget information from Unit 1 and the financial plan and operational budget from the Unit 4 Intellipath Assignment, discuss the need for the following: 

• Increase in revenue reimbursement through inpatient length of stay and outpatient vendor relationships 
• Allocation for the proposed improvements and required partnerships 
• Partnering with local skilled nursing facilities and home health organizations 
• Increase in salaries

Be sure to discuss the following areas: 

• Funding sources 
• Your methodology in revenue forecasting 
• How the new services will impact revenue? 
• Fixed and variable costs 
• Project inpatient and outpatient visits based on current trends

Budget attached; information from Intelepath 4: Prepare next year’s financial plan and operational budget.

• Note: Keep in mind that the budget you created for Unit 1 did not take into account the growth of the new facility. The CEO has asked that you expand that budget and provide a finalized budget that will take into account the new services offered. The CEO has stated that there is $3 million that you can incorporate in to the budget for additional staffing, services, maintenance, and so forth.