3. In general, what effect do the profitability, capital intensity, and growth rate of a firm have on its external financing requirement?4. Discuss what changes would have to be made to the forecast if the hospital were investor-owned? 5. Which of the notes to the financial statements given in case 24 could have a material effect on your forecast? Explain.6. In your opinion, what are three key learning points from this case?

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