role of a chief operating officer

Utilizing the concepts learned throughout the course, you will write a Final Paper on the following scenario:

3. You are in the role of a chief operating officer for a for-profit insurance company. A board of directors has requested that you prepare a summary of the issues involved in a potential reduction in U. S. medical insurance reimbursement of 40%. Prepare a report for the board of directors on how to best meet the impacts of the proposed funding cuts while still being sensitive to the needs and health of the community and your patients. Reflect on the key course objectives including the financial, legal, alternative health care models, reinforced by your knowledge of strategic planning and capital budgeting in preparing your response.
Cleverly, W., Song, P. & Cleverley, J. (2011). Essentials of health care finance (7th Ed.). New York: Jones &Bartlett.
1. Read from the text, Essentials of health care finance:
o Chapter 19: Capital Project Analysis
? This chapter focuses on capital investment decision process including who should be involved, four stages of the decision process and information needed for decision making. The concepts of NPV, discount rate and weighted average cost of capital are examined.
o Chapter 20: Consolidations and Mergers
? This chapter discusses the basic theories in the field of consolidations, mergers and acquisitions. The common methods for valuation of a potential target firm are also explained.
o Chapter 21: Capital Formation
? This chapter focuses on the differences between debt and equity financing. The factors that influence the desirability of alternative sources of financing are also examined.
o Chapter 22: Working Capital and Cash Management
? This chapter focuses on the concepts of cash management and working capital. The activities covered in the cash budget affecting working capital are examined.
o Chapter 23: Developing the Cash Budget
? This chapter discusses the importance of cash budget and focuses on how to prepare a cash budget.
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Recommended Resources
Article
1. Prepare a cash budget. Retrieved from http://www.va-interactive.com/inbusiness/editorial/finance/ibt/cash_bud.html
o This article uses examples to demonstrate the process of preparing a cash budget.
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Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:
1. Must be 12-13 double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must have a cover page that includes:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a concluding paragraph.
6. Must use at least of 10- to- 12 scholarly and /or peer-reviewed sources, including a minimum of five from the Ashford Online Library.
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