Discussion: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Healthcare Financial Management
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or SOX, was originally passed as a result of several large companies unethical cost-reporting (e.g. Enron, Adelphia).
SOX requires strict financial disclosures, yet apply largely to for profit entities. Discuss the impact that SOX has had on the healthcare industry.
Reading
Zelman, W., McCue, M., Millikan, A. & Glick, N. (2014). Financial management of health care organizations: an introduction to fundamental tools, concepts, and applications (4th ed.). Hoboken: NJ: Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 9781118466568
Chapters 3 & 4.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.