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Hospital Corporation of America
Introduction
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is not only one of the country’s largest hospital companies, but it also happens to be one of the most notable healthcare services providers in the country. At present, HCA manages more than 170 healthcare facilities offering a wide range of services across the nation. This for-profit organization is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. It is important to note that to remain relevant in the increasingly dynamic healthcare industry, organizations such as HCA ought to have the relevant strategies in place to address the various needs of citizens going forward. This text assesses the readiness of HCA to address the healthcare needs of citizens in the next decade. The paper also compares HCA to Singapore Airlines in an attempt to evaluate its readiness to tackle inherent marketplace challenges.
Discussion
HCA operates outpatient healthcare facilities, psychiatric hospitals, acute care hospitals, and general facilities that offer a wide range of services including, but not limited to, emergency services, diagnostic services, cardiac care services, and therapeutic programs (Yahoo Finance, 2019). To be able to continue addressing the healthcare needs of citizens going forward, HCA ought to not only capitalize on the opportunities available in...…the infusion of diverse ideas anchored on the different employee backgrounds. Also, the promotion of diversity tends to give an organization access to a diverse clientele. This is a factor that Singapore Airlines ought to appreciate as its bottom-line is likely to be enhanced even further if in addition to its significant Asian clientele, it is seen as being welcoming to clients from other races.
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