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Template for FIN 6370 Health Care Case Study (replace with your case study name)

Section 1A: Problem statement: A problem statement and the introduction are synonymous. In it, one states the thesis of the case study. There are two parts: the general and the specific. It depends on your writing style whether you present the general problem first and then the specific problem or start with the specific problem and then show how it fits within the general problem.. The problem statement is also your Post #1.

Section 1B: Presentation of the issues: This is a crucial part of the case study because it sets up the Q&A in the last section. It presents the information that the reader will use to answer questions. You will include a chart (s) with the financial data needed for the Q&A. Don't give the answer or the cash flow statement - that is, Q1. This section matches the case study story in the case book (you read as PDFs). You are giving the input data for the Q&A in story form. Remember that you are modeling your case study on Coral Bay. You can use the Coral Bay Excel with modifications to match your case.

Section 2: The Questions & Answers

Question #1: The first question is the methods of evaluation - NPV, IRR, MIRR, payback, discounted payback, and profitability index. You need to calculate and present all six.

Answer #1: This answer is the longest answer. You have the reader collect the input data from section 1B and enter it into the input data section of the Excel sheet. Image this and place it in the answer. The second step of this answer is the cash flow statement. Again, image the answer and place here. Finally, present the six results and what they mean. Explain and analyze the six measures from the financial manager's point of view.

Potential misconception: when I say to explain how you got the answer, such as NPV, I am not asking for the formula. I am asking that you explain and analyze your input data and how it came together in the cash flow statement and the answer. Basically, I am confirming that you understand the basics of capital budgeting.

Question #2: The second question is a sensitivity question and narrows in on the assumptions/inputs and asks mathematically and descriptively what happens if they change. The three variables you choose are the ones that matter most. They change the answer from an accept to a reject, or they change the NPV dramatically.

Do not automatically use the three from Coral Bay. You will likely use a revenue factor - quantity sold (Q), selling price (P), or total revenue(P*Q) - but make it is the correct one for your story.

Answer #2: Just like in Coral Bay, you will create a table that has the three variables and the percentage changes. Here is the example from Coral Bay. You do the one for your case. Analyze the results.

	Variable 1	Variable 3	Variable 3
		NPV		NPV		NPV
-30%	# or $	$	# or $	$	# or $	$
-20%	# or $	$	# or $	$	# or $	$
-10%	# or $	$	# or $	$	# or $	$

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0%	# or $	$	# or $	$	# or $	$
10%	# or $	$	# or $	$	# or $	$
20%	# or $	$	# or $	$	# or $	$
30%	# or $	$	# or $	$	# or $	$

Question #3: The third question is a scenario question that asks mathematically and descriptively what happens under three different scenarios.

Answer #3: Just like in Coral Bay, you will create a table that has the three scenarios and the percentage changes. Here is the example from Coral Bay. Analyze the results.

Case	Probability	Variable 1	Variable 2	Variable 3	NPV
Worst	25%	# or $	# or $	# or $	$
Normal	50%	# or $	# or $	# or $	$
Best	25%	# or $	# or $	# or $	$

If you are looking to score highly, add in the Expected NPV.

Question #4: The fourth question is a breakeven question. What are the minimum values that need to occur for the project to succeed?

Answer #4: Just like in Coral Bay, you will calculate the three breakeven points of the three variables. Here is the example from Coral Bay. Analyze the results.

From our initial conditions, the breakeven points are:

Variable 1 = # or $

Variable 2 = # or $

Variable 3 = # or $

Question #5: The fifth question is the synthesis question - tying all the ideas together so that the reader concludes how to use the information. It could be that under these circumstances, option X is better, and under these circumstances, option Y is better. It could be that X is usually the better option, but you need to have had the student identify the times/conditions when Y is the better option in the prior questions.

Answer #5: By now, you should see how important those 3 variables are. Be sure that you choose them correctly at the start. Summarize your analysis and make the recommendations. Add in any ifs, ands, and buts to the analysis and recommendations.

Section 2

Section 1A: Problem statement: A problem statement and the introduction are synonymous. In it, one states the thesis of the case study. There are two parts, the general and the specific. It depends on your writing style whether you present the general problem first and then the specific problem or start with the specific problem and then show how it fits within the general problem. For example, let us say that I am working on a case on clinics. I could first talk about the shortage of practitioners (general problem) and then move into the role of clinics in providing primary care for non-life-threatening ailments and routine well person care (specific problem). I could also start with a discussion of how clinics fit within the primary care profession (specific) and then show how that helps with the revenue and costs of the overall system (general). Neither way is preferred - it just depends on your writing style and, in my opinion, the issue. Sometimes I start general and move to the specific, and sometimes I start with the specific and move to the general. I like to start with whichever will grab the reader's (the reviewers and journal's editor) attention. The problem statement is your opening paragraph (maybe two). You can think of it as the abstract of the case study. This paragraph is also Post #1. Section 1B: Presentation of the issues: This is a crucial part of the case study because it sets up the Q&A in the last section. It presents the information that the reader will use to answer questions. For the clinic example, I would now discuss a specific clinic in Canyon. In this section, you present the information needed to answer the questions. In this section, you present the theories/concepts that the case addresses. You might have introduced them in your problem statement, but now you provide more detail to the reader. You might want to include tables and charts to convey information to the reader. There is no need to use valuable word space when a table/chart conveys the information quickly. All the information needed to solve the questions are presented in the case before the Q&A. This omission is a common mistake by students - to not give the data to solve the case in the case but to have the data magically appear in the answer. Another common mistake by students is to have needed information or assumptions magically appear in the answer. The Q&A uses the information from the presentation of issues. isSection will include tables and charts that present the financial data needed to solve the questions in part 2. Remember all the information required to solve the Q&A is section 1.

Section 2: The Questions & Answers The questions and answers provide the synthesis and analysis of the issues. In the second section, the Q&A ties all the information together and reaches some conclusions. Question #1: The first question is probably the methods of evaluation - NPV, IRR, MIRR, payback, discounted payback, and profitability index. o All various methods of evaluation are not separate questions but parts of the same question. o Use as many of the methods as you can to get full points. Question #2: The second question is a sensitivity question and narrows in on the assumptions/inputs and asks mathematically and descriptively what happens if they change. The three variables you choose are the ones that matter most. They change the answer from an accept to a reject, or they change the value dramatically. o McDonald's cares about the price of beef while Southwest Airlines cares about jet fuel price. What are the three input variables that make or break your project? Question #3: The third question is a scenario question that asks mathematically and descriptively what happens under different scenarios. o What happens if there is a recession? Or a competitor? Or a merger? Or interest rates change dramatically? Or regulation changes dramatically? o What are the best-, worst-, and most-likely case scenarios? o You are examining your answer under different environments. Under what conditions is the project still accepted, and under what conditions does the project become a reject? Question #4: The fourth question is a breakeven question. What are the minimum events that need to occur for the project to succeed? You might be referring to some of the information discovered and proven in the second and third questions. A common question that a financial analyst needs to answer is he minimum conditions that need to be met for the project to be an accept? Next, address how likely are those conditions to occur? Question #5: The fifth question is the synthesis question - tying all the ideas together so that the reader concludes that under these circumstances, option X is better, and under these circumstances, option Y is better. It could be that X is usually the better option, but you need to have had the student identify the times/conditions when Y is the better option in the prior questions. If X is usually the better option, the case structure may focus more on which variables matter most and, thus, on what the decision-maker should focus and even try to control. Be sure to provide conclusions at the micro-level of providers/firms. How can they use this information? Section 2 is about 1500 to 1700 words and includes not just the questions but also the answers. You will notice that the questions follow Coral Bay. This case is the most likely case on which you will structure your case. If you use Shasta as your basis, you may not have as many methods of evaluations. In this situation, add to the depth of your first question to get points

Be sure to provide the mathematical formulas and calculation steps for solving the problems. Your readers should be able to read the answer and step through how you calculated your numbers. Think of it as a guided solution. You do NOT need to give every step of a process. For example, once you have the cash flows for years 0 - 5 and the discount rate, it is perfectly acceptable to say NPV = $XXX. You do not need to give the steps to solve the NPV. Things to consider about the general flow of the case You have already been creating the questions and answers as you write the case. The first part of the case is your story's setting and the information needed to solve the problem - what are the choices, the dollar amounts associated with those choices, and other things the reader needs to consider? The second part is the actual questions and answers. Remember that new information does not suddenly appear in the answers. Section 1 provides the information. An easy way to do this is to give tables with the various data in section 1 of the case. Use the suggested list of questions. You may adjust them as needed for your case, but this should get you going on writing the questions. Then I write the information needed to solve question 1 in the case write-up, and then I write the answer to question 1. I systematically move through questions 2 through 5, going back and forth in writing. When I am done with all seven questions, I revise the case getting the flow right and correcting errors. Be sure to provide the mathematical formulas and calculation steps for solving the problems. Your readers should be able to read the answer and step through how you calculated your numbers. Think of it as a guided solution. You do NOT need to give every step of a process. For example, once you have the cash flows for years 0 - 5 and the discount rate, it is perfectly acceptable to say NPV = $XXX. You do not need to give the steps to solve the NPV. A mistake some students make is following the cases in the class too closely. You are welcome (and encouraged) to use the excel spreadsheets as guides as you create your case. You are welcome to follow the analysis of the cases as you create your case and Q&A. You should take the ideas from the cases but modify them to make them your own and fit your case study. You should not copy the ideas of the cases into your case. For example, in Coral Bay, the sensitivity analysis is done on three inputs - number of procedures, average revenue from procedures, and salvage value. You need to do the three variables that matter for your case. DO NOT copy these variables for your case. DO NOT copy other basic information from the cases. If I can spot where you stole it, many points will be deducted each time. You are welcome to include a short epilogue if you based the ca It is important to let the reader reach his/her decision, but you present the various lines of thought via analysis and synthesis, not opinion. The writer evaluates the idea either by analysis, which is breaking the issues into parts, or by synthesis, which is finding connections between the ideas. You are looking to guide the reader through the thought process to the solution(s). You might consider explicit and implicit costs and benefits. You might consider various sources of risk. What are some potential exogenous variables? o The macroeconomic environment and how the various policies and conditions should affect the decision. o Potential variables include interest rates, unemployment rate, taxation, and government regulation. What are some potential endogenous variables? o What sector and/or industry-specific characteristics of the structure of the sector/industry are beneficial/not beneficial for the problem/issue?se on actual data or situation, and you want to share what occurred. What fixed costs does the firm have, and how do these costs affect valuation? Consider both operating and financing fixed costs. Remember - analysis and synthesis, not opinion. The value of a firm is the summation of the value of its projects. Thus, analysis and synthesis of valuation techniques and value creation are central to successful business practices. o Avoid morality as the reasoning. There is no new information introduced in this section (Part 2 - Q&A). The reader should solve every question using the information from section 1. Good tables and charts can help convey a lot of information quickly. Not every question has a mathematical/statistical component, but almost all will. You address financial tools for a decision, so you are working through the tool(s) and the factors that affect the decision. Remember that there may be several calculations in one problem. Calculating the NPV and the IRR for a project are not two different questions but parts of the same question. Just to reiterate because this is a common question or concern by students, you can (and most of you will) use fictitious data. I am evaluating your use of the data via the various financial tools and techniques, not the data itself. A common question is about the variables for the sensitivity analysis. You might want to use revenue per procedure because it works for the case but are worried about looking like Coral Bay. A way to solve this is to individualize it. It is not some generic revenue per procedure - it is specific to your case. Revenue and costs are the main sensitivity variables. Almost everyone will have either or both revenues and costs for sensitivity. You need to dig deep enough to know which revenue and which cost matter not the generic "revenue" or "cost." Scenario Analysis: Scenario analysis can be bull, bear, normal cases, or it could be something else. For example, you could compare option A and option B under bull, bear, and normal times to see if the options are recession-proof. Maybe you consider different staffing possibilities for option A or option B as your scenario analysis. Each of you will have different scenarios, which is great.

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Addressing the Specialist (Cardiologist) Shortage at Baylor Scott and White Health

Section 1A: Problem Statement and Introduction

The healthcare industry is facing a severe shortage of specialized medical professionals, leading to extended wait times for patients requiring urgent care. This shortage is particularly pronounced in the field of cardiology, where the demand for services is increasing due to the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. The imbalance between the supply of cardiologists and the growing patient population has become a critical issue, affecting the quality of healthcare and patient outcomes.

Specific Problem:

At Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), the shortage of cardiologists has reached a critical level, resulting in patients having to wait several months to schedule appointments. This delay not only exacerbates health issues but also increases the risk of adverse cardiac events. The long wait times are causing significant patient dissatisfaction and potential health risks. Addressing this shortage is essential to improve patient care, optimize health outcomes, and enhance overall healthcare service delivery at BSWH.

Section 1B: Presentation of the Issues

Background

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is a prominent healthcare system in Texas, known for providing comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties. Despite its reputation and extensive network, BSWH is currently grappling with a critical shortage of cardiologists. This shortage has led to extended wait times for patients needing cardiac care, which is a growing concern given the increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases.

Current Scenario

BSWH's cardiology department currently struggles to meet patient demand with only five cardiologists. The average appointment wait time of four months is unacceptable for patients requiring timely cardiac care. The proposed scenario involves hiring three additional cardiologists, which will reduce the average wait time to two months. This initiative entails initial hiring costs, increased annual salaries, and additional equipment and facility costs. However, it is expected to generate higher revenue by increasing the number of patients seen monthly.

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