Profit and not-for-profit health systems in the United States

question 1

Many elderly patients are being discharged from acute care hospitals after undergoing procedures such as knee replacement surgery. They need extensive rehabilitation services. From a strategic planning perspective, investment in what type of PAC facility would be best to pursue, given these circumstances?

question 2

Identify the largest for-profit and not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Provide specific information about each, including the number of hospitals, the number of employees, and total revenue. Compare these health systems and discuss the ones you think will grow at the fastest rates.

Course Text- Essentials of Strategic Planning in Healthcare, Jeffrey P. Harrison, 2nd edition, 2016, Health Administration Press Chicago, Illinois. ISBN: 978-1-56793-791-6.