Date of Project
4-7-2025
Document Type
Honors Thesis
School Name
W. Fielding Rubel School of Business
Department
Finance
Major Advisor
Dr. Amy Fairfield
Second Advisor
Dr. Robert Eger
Abstract
How can for-profit financial strategies be adapted to support nonprofit financial stability? And how would those strategies translate to entities with diverse operational goals? The purpose of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of nonprofit and for-profit healthcare organizations operating in Texas, examining financial differences driven by organizational structures and objectives across three healthcare sectors: Hospitals, Specialty Care Providers, and Community Health Centers. Using financial data from Form 990 and 10-K tax filings, this analysis aims to identify sector-specific financial challenges and opportunities, providing insight for financial decision-makers seeking to improve the long-term sustainability of nonprofit healthcare providers.
Recommended Citation
Barnett, Lucille, "A Comparative Analysis of Financial Ratios in Healthcare Sectors" (2025). Undergraduate Theses. 195.
https://scholarworks.bellarmine.edu/ugrad_theses/195
Included in
Business Analytics Commons, Finance and Financial Management Commons, Nonprofit Administration and Management Commons