The following paragraphs will explore several implications of this situation on the profession and practice of nursing. One of the effects of this financial conundrum that most directly and immediately impacts upon practicing nurses is the consolidation and growth of individual healthcare organizations and institutions that has become more common as a cost savings measure (Cleverley et al
The debate surrounding this industry has impacted all areas of the healthcare industry, including the nursing profession, in a variety of complex ways that are both direct and indirect. Rising healthcare costs without a rising ability to pay has created a strain on many medical institutions, and a rising demand for are with the rapidly aging population of the United States (that is, with a much larger older generation(s) in the country, the overall demographic of the nation is shifting quickly towards more elderly and care-intensive individuals) has not been adequately met with a rising provision of services (Kovner et al
2011). What this means for many practiing nurses is fewer option in regards to job flexibility or placement, despite the fact that nursing remains in high demand under-served by the current available supply (Mason et al
Using Equity There are two main options here -- venture capital and the equity markets, as in an initial public offering (IPO). Venture capitalists offer a lot of advantages beyond capital, including managerial expertise (Hamel, 2013)
After this, preparations follow of a report that has been written analyzing the proposed policy and findings for use by the staff of the international institution. The packages of policies that have been agreed upon may be inclusive of assistance or funds that certainly target on enhancement of the capacity in economic or social areas (Bakker, 2009)
Similarly, when a project encounters trouble in its course, an IFI must have more long-term agendas. This will help in resolving the problems that may not be necessary for an investor or lender seeking to repay a loan or recover the equity (Jeanne, Zettelmeyer, & International Monetary Fund 2007)
This financial assistance may offer support to certain investments-for instance capacity building and infrastructure. It may be in the specific subject sector or wide economy adjustment program (Olokesusi, & National Emergency Management Agency, 2006)
The African Development Bank is designated to contribute to the social and development progress of the regional members. Their main operational focus is on development of agriculture and rural areas, development of human resource, development of the private sector, environmental, cooperation, integration, economic and sex issues (Ooi, 2010)
Experts in the field of governance and compliance have concluded that the SOX Act immediately redefined the scope of financial reporting and risk definition (Hagerty, 2006). This was especially prevalent in the bond markets, where forcing greater disclosure of financial performance and material events including Section 404 of the Act (Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2002) led to more oversight of just how bond debt instruments were structured and implemented over time (Boubakri, Ghouma, 2008)
The net effect of the SOX Act continues to be seen today with positive and negatives changes to corporate financing taking place, and they are analyzed in the following section. Positive and Negative Changes to Corporate Financing from the SOX Act The SOX Act was deliberately written to be non-prescriptive as previous legislation that had been highly prescriptive in nature failed to stop widespread corporate financial fraud as exemplified by Enron, Tyco, WorldCom and many others (Engel, Hayes, Wang, 2004)
And for some types of enterprises, such as LLCs (limited liability corporations), the owner is not personally responsible for the debts incurred by the business. A final, perhaps least desirable option of using debt to finance a business is using credit cards: interest rates can often be prohibitively high, however (Allen 2014)
"To secure this loan, financial institutions will require several years of financial information on both the business and the entrepreneur. They will want collateral to secure and guarantee a loan" (Hall 2012)
Portfolio diversity is especially important to minimize risk involved in investments. Asset allocation is investing money into different asset categories (Beginner's Guide to Asset Allocation, Diversification, and Rebalancing, n
It is important to consider appropriate diversity mixes in portfolios to reduce risk and raise profitability with investments. Financial planning involves forecasting expenses, sales, and profits (Petty, 2013)
The cash flows of a business should contain an appropriate flexibility and show a certain amount of liquidity. The net working capital the cash difference in current assets minus current liabilities (Rao, 2009)
The portfolio needs to be rebalanced on regular time intervals to ensure the overall portfolio stays within alignment of goals. The best capital source is the owner's savings, at much as the owner can afford (Toren, 2008)
S. is often ranked as the lowest of the developed nations for healthcare (Mahon, 2010)
S. 37th in the world for quality and fairness of health care (Reid, 2008)
WHO rates France as having the best healthcare ("World Health," 2000). In addition to universal healthcare, France also has non-profit supplementary providers, which means that the government subsidizes 70% of regular expenses but pays 100% of more expensive or long-term treatment plans (Sandier, Paris, & Polton, 2004)
S. healthcare spending is due to administrative costs (Woolhandler, Campbell, & Himmelstein, 2003)