Answered>Order 1777

During a particular year, a not-for-profit hospital provides services that at standard rates would be billed at $400 million. This amount includes $20 million of charity care. Of the remaining $380 million, the hospital estimates that $240 million will be billed to third-party providers which, per contractual agreements, will pay only 75 percent of the standard rate (i.e., $180 million). Of the $140 million to be billed to individuals, the hospital estimates that $80 million will have to be written off as bad debts. The hospital should recognized net patient care revenue of

a. $240 million

b. $320 million

c. $380 million

d. $400 million