We hope you can join us on Wednesday, May 21 from noon-1 p.m. for Hospital Finances 201. This webinar will help board members deepen their understanding of hospital finances, budgeting, reimbursement challenges and more.

Registration is available in the Governance Education Portal.

Learn more about:

  • Reading and understanding hospital financial statements
  • Analyzing key financial ratios
  • Reviewing budgets and health care budgeting challenges
  • Considering financial risks for Board members
  • Understanding payer types and mixes
  • Evaluating reimbursement methodologies
  • Discussing financial assistance/charity requirements
  • Exploring government reimbursement challenges

For helpful context and perspective on 201 content, we strongly suggest watching these Hospital Finances 101 shorts for a refresh before to the May 21 webinar.

  • Understanding Hospital Financial Statements
  • Three Major Sources of Payment for Hospitals
  • Update on Hospital Finances through 9.30.24

Governance Education Shorts cover a narrow topic in under 20 minutes to help you practice governance and understand how to best serve in your role as a board member. Each short counts as one point towards your WSHA & AWPHD Health Care Governance Certification.

You need 12 points by Dec. 31 to become certified. You will find all Gov Ed Shorts in the Governance Education Portal. (Ashley Trotti)