Four Key Changes Affecting Hca's Success

The four key changes that were apparent in the HCA’s results were that revenue increased 8.5 percent to $8.434 billion, compared to $7.769 from the previous year. The revenue growth was attributed to patient volumes and patient utilization at the organizations facilities. Admissions increased 7.4 percent, a substantial percent increase from the previous year. Their cash flow from operations totaled $1.263 billion compared to $1,387 billion the year before. The facility emergency room visits increased 12.5 percent in 2012 from 2011. The facility equivalent admissions increased 3.0 percent. The facility revenue per admission increased 0.5 percent. Furthermore, revenues from the year ending December 31, 2012 totaled $33.013 billion compared to $29,682 billion in 2011. The reason …show more content…
Furthermore, although the revenue pool generated by the HCA is much more substantial than that of the HMA, the HMA’s vision and their organizational systems appear to be more appealing, as well as their strategy of investing in and acquiring equity in hospitals that are already successful. Moreover, by investing in their leadership, quality care and new technology, as well as taking advantage of the changing Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, incentives and benefits from the Affordable Care Act, this would be my personal choice for employment. Ultimately, the HCA will gain a larger amount of net revenue in the 2013 calendar year, due to their sheer size, yet, the HMA may gain a greater percentage of annual earnings for their size over a longer span of time with their incremental growth, their increased reputation and their strong standing with the Joint