Schmitz V, Masters G M, Dilts W
Healthc Financ Manage. 1989 Jan;43(1):60, 62, 64-6.
Traditional budget forecasting methods for many hospitals are no longer sufficient to accurately project income and expenses or to ensure profitable patient management under managed care contracts. This article, the fourth in a six-part series on "managing managed care," focuses on accurate forecasting methods that integrate clinical and financial data to ensure profitability and high-quality patient care.
