Hospital Comparative Analysis Brief (CLOs 2-3):

Please write a 3 to 5 page paper discussing how healthcare organizations make strategic and financial long-term investments. This assignment is worth 100 points and due on Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) of the current week. Please see below for the assignment expectations:

1. Visit the following website https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/
2. Compare the two hospitals listed below. How are they similar? How are they different? Are they competitors for similar patient populations?
3. Based on information in your readings,  what financial and or strategic tools  would you use to make long-term investments in order to execute your long-term strategic plan.  List at least two financial ratios you would use in making your decision.  Discuss specific strategic questions would need to be answered in your analysis.

Please refer to the below information for reference:

• Palomar Health – HTML

https://www.tricitymed.org/

• Tri-City Medical Cent – HTML

https://www.tricitymed.org/

Rubric

100% Complete comparison of two hospital/healthcare organizations identifying similarities and differences and identifying competitors. Discussion of financial and or strategic tools to be used to make long-term investments