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HCA 285: Health Care Administration Exam v2 – Supplemental
Study Set (180 Questions with Explanations)year 2026 graded
A+
Domain 1: Healthcare Finance & Economics (Questions 1–35)
1. What is the primary difference between gross revenue and net revenue in a healthcare
organization?
a) Gross revenue includes only patient payments; net revenue includes insurance payments
b) Gross revenue is total charges before adjustments; net revenue is gross revenue minus contractual
allowances, charity care, and bad debt
c) Gross revenue is operating income; net revenue is non-operating income
d) There is no difference
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Explanation: Gross revenue represents the total charges billed to patients and payers at full established
rates. Net revenue reflects actual expected collections after accounting for contractual adjustments
(discounts negotiated with insurers), charity care, and bad debt. Net revenue is the amount the
organization realistically expects to receive.
2. What is a "contractual allowance"?
a) A discount provided to patients who pay in cash
b) The difference between a provider's charges and the amount paid by a third-party payer under a
negotiated contract
c) An allowance for employee benefits
d) A reserve for future capital expenditures
Explanation: Contractual allowances are reductions from gross charges resulting from agreements with
insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid. For example, if a hospital charges $100 for a service but
has a contract with an insurer to accept $60, the $40 difference is a contractual allowance.
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3. What is "contribution margin"?
a) The amount of profit after all expenses
b) The difference between revenue and variable costs, used to assess profitability of services
c) The amount donated by philanthropists
d) The margin required for Medicare reimbursement
Explanation: Contribution margin is calculated as revenue minus variable costs. In healthcare, it helps
administrators understand which services contribute most to covering fixed costs (overhead) and
generating profit. It is a critical tool for service line decision-making.
4. What is a "breakeven analysis" used for in healthcare financial management?
a) To determine when a new service or program will begin to generate profit
b) To calculate employee salaries
c) To assess patient satisfaction
d) To determine insurance reimbursement rates
Explanation: Breakeven analysis calculates the volume of services needed to cover total costs (fixed and
variable). The breakeven point is where total revenue equals total costs. This analysis is essential for
evaluating the financial viability of new programs, equipment purchases, or service expansions.
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5. What is "depreciation" in healthcare accounting?
a) A decrease in patient volume over time
b) The systematic allocation of the cost of a capital asset over its useful life
c) A reduction in insurance reimbursements
d) A decline in stock value
Explanation: Depreciation is a non-cash expense that reflects the wear and tear, aging, or obsolescence
of long-term assets such as buildings, MRI machines, and vehicles. It spreads the cost of the asset over
its expected useful life for accounting and tax purposes.
6. What is "working capital"?
a) The capital used for long-term investments
b) Current assets minus current liabilities, representing funds available for day-to-day operations
c) The capital required to build new facilities
d) The amount of cash reserves held by the organization
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HCA 285: Health Care Administration Exam v2 – Supplemental
Study Set (180 Questions with Explanations)year 2026 graded
A+
Domain 1: Healthcare Finance & Economics (Questions 1–35)
1. What is the primary difference between gross revenue and net revenue in a healthcare
organization?
a) Gross revenue includes only patient payments; net revenue includes insurance payments
b) Gross revenue is total charges before adjustments; net revenue is gross revenue minus contractual
allowances, charity care, and bad debt
c) Gross revenue is operating income; net revenue is non-operating income
d) There is no difference
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Explanation: Gross revenue represents the total charges billed to patients and payers at full established
rates. Net revenue reflects actual expected collections after accounting for contractual adjustments
(discounts negotiated with insurers), charity care, and bad debt. Net revenue is the amount the
organization realistically expects to receive.
2. What is a "contractual allowance"?
a) A discount provided to patients who pay in cash
b) The difference between a provider's charges and the amount paid by a third-party payer under a
negotiated contract
c) An allowance for employee benefits
d) A reserve for future capital expenditures
Explanation: Contractual allowances are reductions from gross charges resulting from agreements with
insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid. For example, if a hospital charges $100 for a service but
has a contract with an insurer to accept $60, the $40 difference is a contractual allowance.
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3. What is "contribution margin"?
a) The amount of profit after all expenses
b) The difference between revenue and variable costs, used to assess profitability of services
c) The amount donated by philanthropists
d) The margin required for Medicare reimbursement
Explanation: Contribution margin is calculated as revenue minus variable costs. In healthcare, it helps
administrators understand which services contribute most to covering fixed costs (overhead) and
generating profit. It is a critical tool for service line decision-making.
4. What is a "breakeven analysis" used for in healthcare financial management?
a) To determine when a new service or program will begin to generate profit
b) To calculate employee salaries
c) To assess patient satisfaction
d) To determine insurance reimbursement rates
Explanation: Breakeven analysis calculates the volume of services needed to cover total costs (fixed and
variable). The breakeven point is where total revenue equals total costs. This analysis is essential for
evaluating the financial viability of new programs, equipment purchases, or service expansions.
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5. What is "depreciation" in healthcare accounting?
a) A decrease in patient volume over time
b) The systematic allocation of the cost of a capital asset over its useful life
c) A reduction in insurance reimbursements
d) A decline in stock value
Explanation: Depreciation is a non-cash expense that reflects the wear and tear, aging, or obsolescence
of long-term assets such as buildings, MRI machines, and vehicles. It spreads the cost of the asset over
its expected useful life for accounting and tax purposes.
6. What is "working capital"?
a) The capital used for long-term investments
b) Current assets minus current liabilities, representing funds available for day-to-day operations
c) The capital required to build new facilities
d) The amount of cash reserves held by the organization
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