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A Method of Trigonometric Modelling of Seasonal Variation Demonstrated with Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Data
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5 steps to creating a forecast.

Doug Stark1, David Mould, Alec Schweikert

  • 1MedeFinance, Emeryville, CA, USA. dstark@medefinance.com

Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
|April 30, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Healthcare financial managers can use forecasting techniques to make better decisions and achieve organizational goals. Key steps involve defining needs, gathering data, building models, evaluating outcomes, and applying the forecast.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Data Analytics

Background:

  • Effective financial management is crucial for healthcare organizations to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Forecasting provides a systematic approach to anticipate future financial trends and challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the essential steps in applying forecasting techniques within healthcare financial management.
  • To guide financial managers in leveraging data-driven insights for improved decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Establishing clear business needs for the forecast.
  • Acquiring and preparing relevant financial and operational data.
  • Developing and validating a suitable forecasting model.
  • Evaluating model performance and forecast accuracy.

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  • Implementing the forecast into strategic financial decisions.
  • Main Results:

    • A structured methodology for healthcare financial forecasting has been identified.
    • The process enables proactive adjustments to financial strategies.
    • Improved alignment between financial decisions and organizational goals.

    Conclusions:

    • Forecasting is an indispensable tool for healthcare financial managers.
    • Adherence to a systematic forecasting process enhances organizational financial health and goal attainment.