Assignment task: Discuss the difference between a for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare institution for each of the following areas:
1. What is the role of the nurse leader in assuring that costs remain low without jeopardizing patient care?
2. Does the role of the nurse leader differ in for-profit health care institutions versus not-for-profit healthcare institutions?
3. What are the implications of the Affordable Care Act on nursing care and reimbursement for services?