http://www.ache.org/pubs/gapenski_cases_ch1.pdf

Interpret the hospital's statements of cash flows.

Present an overview of the hospital's financial position using the Du Pont equation as a guide.

Use ratio analysis to identify the hospital's specific financial strengths and weaknesses. Focus on key findings.

Use operating indicator analysis to identify the operational factors that explain the hospital's current financial condition.

Summarize your evaluation of the hospital's financial condition. However, don't just rehash the numbers; rather, present your views on the potential underlying economic and managerial factors that might have caused any problems that surfaced in the financial and operating analysis.

Make any recommendations that you believe the hospital should follow to ensure future financial soundness.