Discuss all the given question briefly.  The statements start at row 18 and the questions start at row 80.
For each question, there are three required parts:
(1) calculate the ratio for both years, 2012 and 2011.
(2) comment on whether performance has gotten better or worse based on the ratio.
(3) provide a direct answer to the question.
Grading will be related to the "quality" of the answer. A simple "yes" or "no" will not yield a high grade.
Eventhough the questions deal with the same topic - treat each question as being separate.
Don't use the data or information for one question on the others.
Insert rows between the questions to permit space for your answers.
Please insert rows rather than creating additional worksheets.
Henry Ford Health System 2012 System Report
Note: Components of the financial statements attributable to Health Alliance Plan, the wholely owned HMO of the Henry Ford Health System are labeled (HAP)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2012 and 2011 (In Thousands)	2012	2011
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	266,960	226,068
Cash and cash equivalents (HAP)	209,028	118,010
Short-term investments	16,211	14,261
Net Patient care receivables	174,534	195,592
Health care premium receivables (HAP)	43,020	50,479
Other current assets	208,312	175,351
Total Current Assets	918,065	779,761
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	343,112	460,767
ASSETS LIMITED AS TO USE	608,390	470,480
ASSETS LIMITED AS TO USE (HAP)	249,842	329,399
JOINT VENTURES AND OTHER ASSETS	116,726	100,628
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	2,815,104	2,628,995
(Accumulated Depreciation)	(1,596,587)	(1,467,043)
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	1,218,517	1,161,952
TOTAL ASSETS	3,454,652	3,302,987
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities	430,943	374,483
Current Liabilities (HAP)	270,435	259,328
Long-Term Debt	817,971	827,923
Other Long-Term Liabilities	497,828	481,157
TOTAL LIABILITIES	2,017,177	1,942,891
NET ASSETS	1,206,020	1,121,536
NET ASSETS (HAP)	231,455	238,560
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS	3,454,652	3,302,987
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
December 31, 2012 and 2011 (In Thousands)	2012	2011
UNRESTRICTED REVENUE
Patient service revenue	2,224,038	2,115,846
(Provision for uncompensated services)	(158,729)	(147,992)
Net patient service revenue	2,065,309	1,967,854
Health care premiums (HAP)	1,875,087	1,791,335
Investment income	66,150	26,186
Other income	456,943	189,051
Total Unrestricted Revenue	4,463,489	3,974,426
EXPENSES
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits	1,356,884	1,299,574
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits (HAP)	145,758	140,379
Healthcare provider expense (HAP)	1,380,862	1,398,888
Supplies and other expenses	1,036,860	693,106
Supplies and other expenses (HAP)	326,634	228,289
Depreciation and amortization	168,568	145,278
Total Expenses	4,415,566	3,905,514
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES	26,090	45,133
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES (HAP)	21,833	23,779
UNUSUAL ITEMS	7,425	(4,263)
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES	55,348	64,649
	2012	2011
1. Calculating the Total Margin, separately for (a) Health Alliance Plan and (b) the Henry Ford Health System excluding Health Alliance Plan, does it appear that Henry Ford Health System has "the wherewithal to go it alone"?
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2. Calculated Days Cash on Hand separately (a) using current asset accounts only and (b) including long-term investments and assets limited as to use, do you think that Henry Ford Health System has the liquidity to pay their bills?
3. Based upon the Debt Ratio, do you think that Henry Ford would have the ability to borrow money if they need to make additional investments associated with the Affordable Care Act?
4. Based upon the Average Age of Plant, do you think that they are keeping pace with technology?
5. Based upon the Current Ratio, do you think that they are able to meet their short term obligations and do you foresee any liquidity issues?
6. Calculate the Return on Assets, separately for (a) Health Alliance Plan and (b) the Henry Ford Health System excluding Health Alliance Plan, does it appear that Henry Ford Health System has "the wherewithal to go it alone"?