I have assiduously stayed out of the health care debate that has dominated the news in the United States for the last year, since everyone involved in it seems to come out of it looking worse for the wear. However, there is one aspect of the debate which I have found fascinating, revolving around how profitable or unprofitable the health care business is for insurers, pharmaceutical firms and hospitals. Let me be clear up front, though. This is not a post about health care reform but about how best to measure profitability.
How do you measure profitability?
How do you measure profitability?
How do you measure profitability?
I have assiduously stayed out of the health care debate that has dominated the news in the United States for the last year, since everyone involved in it seems to come out of it looking worse for the wear. However, there is one aspect of the debate which I have found fascinating, revolving around how profitable or unprofitable the health care business is for insurers, pharmaceutical firms and hospitals. Let me be clear up front, though. This is not a post about health care reform but about how best to measure profitability.