Problem
You are governor of the state where Hospital X (a 180-bed community hospital) is located. Hospital X has reported an operating margin of less than 1.0% for six years. The operating margin was slightly negative in two of those years. Claiming it will be forced to close within two years if it doesn't get help, Hospital X asks state government to provide financial relief. You don't know what to do. List 4 specific questions you will demand Hospital X answer, so you can analyze and decide whether to accede to its request.