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A capital idea. Bonds and nontraditional financing options.

Therese L Wareham1

  • 1Kaufman, Hall & Associates, Northfield, Ill., USA. twareham@kaufmanhall.com

Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
|May 28, 2004
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Summary

Not-for-profit healthcare organizations can secure capital through internal funds, donations, asset sales, or external financing. Exploring diverse external capital options is crucial for organizations experiencing financial shortfalls.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare finance
  • Organizational economics

Background:

  • Not-for-profit healthcare organizations rely on various capital sources.
  • Significant capital shortfalls necessitate exploring diverse funding avenues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the primary capital sources available to not-for-profit healthcare organizations.
  • To highlight the importance and types of external capital for financial stability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of financial strategies for healthcare organizations.
  • Categorization of capital sources.

Main Results:

  • Four main capital sources identified: internal, philanthropy, asset sales, and external.
  • External sources offer numerous options including bond offerings and nontraditional financing.

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Conclusions:

  • Healthcare organizations should consider a broad range of capital sources, especially external options.
  • Nontraditional external financing provides flexibility for organizations facing capital deficits.