Primary Task Response: Using the budget information from Unit 1 and the financial plan and operational budget from the Unit 4 Intellipath Assignment, discuss the need for the following:

• Increase in revenue reimbursement through inpatient length of stay and outpatient vendor relationships
• Allocation for the proposed improvements and required partnerships
• Partnering with local skilled nursing facilities and home health organizations
• Increase in salaries

Be sure to discuss the following areas:

• Funding sources
• Your methodology in revenue forecasting
• How the new services will impact revenue?
• Fixed and variable costs
• Project inpatient and outpatient visits based on current trends