GCU HCA470 2020 November Week 5 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

HCA470 Strategic Planning and Implementation in Health Care

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 The textbook lists but does not explain three popular methods for determining the financial attractiveness of a strategic project: break-even analysis, net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR). Conduct research to locate a clear description of each method. In your own words, write a 1-2 sentence description for each method. Discuss whether you believe these methods could be used to analyze a strategic proposal and compare it to other proposals and justify your opinion. In replies to peers, support or refute the ideas presented.

DQ2 Identify three health insurance companies active in your area and research the credit rating trends for each company using credit rating firms such as Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Rating, and Moody’s Investors Service. Discuss the trends among the firms by addressing the following:

Are the ratings for each company similar across the rating firms? Explain why or why not.

Identify specific trends regarding rating ups and downs for each company and discuss potential links to rating changes based upon revenue, profits, etc.

In replies to peers, discuss additional trends you noticed or comment on what you noticed in the trends that you found surprising or out of the ordinary.