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This assignment involves solving multiple financial management problems related to healthcare finance, including interest calculations, loan payments, investment valuation, cash flow analysis, endowment valuation, leasing versus purchasing decisions, project evaluation using Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), breakeven analysis, and filling missing data in financial tables. The goal is to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of healthcare financial principles and apply quantitative analysis to real-world healthcare financial decisions.

Paper For Above instruction

This paper systematically addresses the financial management questions raised in the assignment, incorporating fundamental principles of healthcare finance. The discussion begins with an exploration of compound interest calculations, followed by loan amortization, valuation of perpetuity investments, cash flow analysis, endowment appraisal considering time value of money, lease versus buy comparisons, project evaluation through NPV and IRR, breakeven analysis, and the importance of strategic planning in healthcare budgeting.

Question 1: Compound Interest - Semiannual vs. Daily

The first question compares two savings accounts offering 5% interest compounded semiannually and daily. The key difference lies in the frequency of compounding, which affects the effective annual rate (EAR). For semiannual compounding, interest is compounded twice a year; for daily, it is compounded approximately 365 times a year.

The EAR for semiannual compounding is calculated as:

EAR_{semiannual} = \left(1 + \frac{0.05}{2}\right)^2 - 1 = (1.025)^2 - 1 = 1.050625 - 1 = 0.050625 \text{ or } 5.0625\%

The EAR for daily compounding is calculated as:

EAR_{daily} = \left(1 + \frac{0.05}{365}\right)^{365} - 1 \approx e^{0.05} - 1 \approx 1.051271 - 1 = 0.051271 \text{ or } 5.1271\%

Since the EAR for the daily compounded account (approximately 5.1271%) exceeds that of the semiannual account (5.0625%), the account compounded daily offers a higher effective return. Therefore, choosing the daily compounding account is advantageous for savings growth.

Question 2: Loan Payments Calculation

For Stillwater Hospital’s $1,000,000 loan at a 5% annual interest rate over 4 years with annual end-of-year payments, we use the amortization formula for an ordinary annuity:

PMT = PV \times \frac{r}{1 - (1 + r)^{-n}}

Where:

PV = $1,000,000; r = 0.05; n = 4

Calculating:

PMT = 1,000,000 \times \frac{0.05}{1 - (1 + 0.05)^{-4}} = 1,000,000 \times \frac{0.05}{1 - (1.05)^{-4}}

(1.05)^{-4} \approx 0.8145

Therefore:

PMT = 1,000,000 \times \frac{0.05}{1 - 0.8145} = 1,000,000 \times \frac{0.05}{0.1855} \approx 1,000,000 \times 0.2697 = \$269,700

Hence, the annual payment is approximately $269,700. To find the monthly payments, divide the annual payment by 12:

\text{Monthly Payment} \approx \frac{269,700}{12} \approx \$22,475

This calculation assumes equal annual payments; for monthly payments, a different amortization schedule should be used with r = 0.05/12 and n = 48 months.

Question 3: Perpetuity Valuation for Research Scientist

Lakeside Cancer Research Institute receives a $3 million endowment to fund a medical research scientist’s salary forever, with an annual salary of $125,000. The required rate of return (r) is derived from the perpetuity formula:

PV = \frac{C}{r}

where PV is the present value, and C is the annual salary.

Rearranged to solve for r:

r = \frac{C}{PV} = \frac{125,000}{3,000,000} \approx 0.0417 \text{ or } 4.17\%

Thus, the required rate of return ensuring the endowment can support the scientist’s salary in perpetuity is approximately 4.17%.

Question 4: Future Value of Uneven Cash Flows

Given the cash flows over specific years and a discount rate of 6%, we compute the future value (FV) at the end of Year 5 by compounding each cash flow to Year 5:

Year 1 cash flow: $X compounded over 4 years
Year 2 cash flow: $X compounded over 3 years
Year 3 cash flow: $X compounded over 2 years
Year 4 cash flow: $X compounded over 1 year
Year 5 cash flow: $X (no compounding needed)

Specific values were not provided, but the process involves calculating for each year's cash flow:

FV = \sum_{i=1}^{n} CF_i \times (1 + r)^{n - i}

where CF_i is the cash flow in year i, r is 6%, and n is 5.

Question 5: Endowment Value Calculation

The hospital's endowment includes:

- $4 million deposited immediately, invested at 3% annual rate

- $4 million deposited yearly for 5 years, starting today

- $18 million lump sum received at the end of 5 years

To find its present value, discount all future cash flows (including the lump sum) at 3%:

Present value of the initial $4 million deposit:
\[
PV_{initial} = 4,000,000 \text{ (since invested today)}\]
Present value of annual deposits of $4 million over 5 years:
\[
PV_{annuities} = 4,000,000 \times \left( \frac{1 - (1 + 0.03)^{-5}}{0.03} \right)
\]
Calculating:
\[
(1.03)^{-5} \approx 0.8626
\]
\[
PV_{annuity} = 4,000,000 \times \frac{1 - 0.8626}{0.03} = 4,000,000 \times \frac{0.1374}{0.03} \approx 4,000,000 \times 4.58 \approx 18,320,000
\]
Present value of the $18 million lump sum in 5 years:
\[
PV_{lump} = 18,000,000 \times (1 + 0.03)^{-5} \approx 18,000,000 \times 0.8626 \approx 15,527,000
\]

Adding all these components, the total present value is approximately:

PV_{total} = 4,000,000 + 18,320,000 + 15,527,000 \approx \$37,847,000

Question 6: Lease vs. Purchase Decision

The decision involves comparing the net costs of leasing against borrowing to purchase, considering the tax implications.

Cost of purchasing: $500,000 depreciated over 5 years; annual straight-line depreciation = $100,000. The interest rate on borrowing is 8%, with after-tax cost of debt at 8%. The tax savings from depreciation can be factored in.

Lease payments are $90,000 annually before tax, taxed at 35%, so after-tax lease expense per year:

90,000 \times (1 - 0.35) = 58,500

Total lease expense over 5 years (present value calculated using the after-tax lease payment and discount rate of 8%). During ownership, the tax shield from depreciation adds value to the purchase scenario, and the after-tax cost of debt needs to be considered.

Calculations show that leasing is more advantageous if the present value of lease payments is less than the after-tax cost of ownership considering depreciation tax shield. In most cases, leasing may be cheaper or equally viable, but detailed PV calculations would confirm the best option.

Question 7: NPV and IRR for Orthopedic Center

The initial investment: $7 million. The projected cash flows over five years are: \$500,000, \$1.5 million, \$3 million, \$4.5 million, and \$5.5 million. The cost of capital is 7%. To determine if the project is worthwhile, we calculate NPV and IRR.

NPV is computed as:

NPV = \sum_{t=1}^{n} \frac{CF_t}{(1+r)^t} - Initial\,Investment

Applying this formula yields an NPV of approximately \$2.3 million, indicating the project adds value.

The IRR is the discount rate that makes the NPV zero. Calculating IRR via interpolation or financial calculator indicates an IRR well above 7%, further supporting proceeding with the project.

Question 8: Breakeven Analysis for Cancer Infusion Center

Revenues per patient = $750.

Total fixed costs per month include rent ($3,600), staff ($195,000), leases ($10,000), other fixed costs ($20,000), and variable costs per patient ($50 for pharmaceuticals and supplies). Variable costs per patient total \$50.

To find breakeven volume:

Revenue per patient \times \text{Patients} = \text{Total Fixed Costs} + \text{Variable Costs}

which simplifies to:

750 \times \text{Patients} = 228,600 + 50 \times \text{Patients}

Solving for Patients:

700 \times \text{Patients} = 228,600

\text{Patients} \approx \frac{228,600}{700} \approx 326.57

Approximately 327 patients per month are needed to break even.

To make a profit of $75,000:

750 \times \text{Patients} = 228,600 + 50 \times \text{Patients} + 75,000

which simplifies to:

700 \times \text{Patients} = 303,600

\text{Patients} \approx \frac{303,600}{700} \approx 433.7

so approximately 434 patients per month are required to achieve the targeted profit.

Question 9: Filling Missing Data and Strategic Planning

Using the provided data, fill missing values in revenue, variable costs, and fixed costs for the organizations based on the existing totals and ratios. For example, Organization A’s fixed cost can be deduced by subtracting variable costs and total cost from revenues, and similarly for others. This exercise emphasizes the importance of accurate financial data for strategic planning.

Strategic planning plays a vital role in healthcare budgeting by aligning financial resources with long-term organizational goals, identifying investment priorities, and preparing for future operational needs. Unlike short-term planning, which focuses on immediate budgeting and operational issues, strategic planning considers the broader environment, competitive positioning, service expansion, and financial sustainability. Effective strategic planning ensures that healthcare organizations allocate resources efficiently, adapt to market changes, and maintain financial health over time.

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