Fixed Costs vs Variable Costs in Healthcare
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Fixed Costs vs Variable Costs in Healthcare

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Which of the following is NOT considered a fixed cost for a healthcare organization?

  • Rent
  • Salaries of full-time staff
  • Part-time staff salaries (correct)
  • Equipment and depreciation
  • How does an increase in patient volume affect the proportion of fixed costs per patient?

  • The proportion of fixed costs per patient remains the same
  • The proportion of fixed costs per patient becomes unpredictable
  • The proportion of fixed costs per patient decreases (correct)
  • The proportion of fixed costs per patient increases
  • Which of the following is an example of a variable cost in a healthcare organization?

  • Syringes used for patient injections (correct)
  • Salaries of full-time staff
  • Insurance
  • Rent
  • What is the effect of an increase in variable costs on the net income of a healthcare organization?

    <p>It decreases the net income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a fixed cost that must be paid regardless of the number of patients served?

    <p>Salary of a lab technician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fixed Costs

    • Do not change with the volume of patients or services provided
    • Examples: Rent, salaries of full-time staff, equipment and depreciation, insurance
    • Characteristic: Remains the same whether one or multiple patients are served
    • Example: Salary of a lab technician who must be present regardless of the number of patients
    • Effect on net income: Increases as patient volume increases, leading to higher net income

    Variable Costs

    • Change with the volume of patients or services provided
    • Examples: Supplies, part-time staff salaries, utilities, maintenance, and training
    • Characteristic: Increases or decreases directly with the number of patients or services
    • Example: Cost of syringes used in a lab for each patient
    • Effect on net income: If not managed effectively, can reduce net income

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    Learn about the difference between fixed costs and variable costs in healthcare. Fixed costs, such as rent and salaries, do not change with the volume of patients, while variable costs, like supplies and utilities, do. Understanding these concepts can help in managing the financial aspects of a healthcare facility.

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