1. Explain how not-for-profit hospitals financing methods differ from traditional firms. Be thorough and fully explain.

2. "When the economy goes up, it floats all boats, when the economy goes down, it sinks all ships."

Explain why this is not necessarily true for the metaphorical boat we are studying called the health care industry.

Point out at least twoareas in which it is true.

3. What is the most important lesson learned from the story of the very first HMO in U.S. history: the Kaiser Health Plan?