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- March 1983 (Revised November 1988)
- Case
Hospital Corp. of America: Financial Analysis
- January 1983 (Revised February 1988)
- Case
Hospital Corp. of America (A)
By: W. Carl Kester
HCAs ratio of debt to total capital is approaching 70%, jeopardizing its single-A bond rating. Students must determine an appropriate target debt ratio for HCA in light of its growth objectives, its acquisition strategy and its changing regulatory environment. View Details
- January 1983 (Revised February 1988)
- Case
Hospital Corp. of America (B)
By: W. Carl Kester
Focuses on HCAs financing options for reaching its target capital structure. The options include new equity conversion of convertible debentures, a debt-for-equity swap, the sale of assets, and fixed-rate debt. Students must address the problem of market timing and... View Details
- January 1983 (Revised March 1984)
- Case
Hospital Affiliates International, Inc. and the Hospital Management Industry (Condensed)
Keywords: Health Industry
- October 1982 (Revised May 1992)
- Case
Johnson & Johnson: The Tylenol Tragedy
In October 1982, Johnson & Johnson was confronted with a major crisis when seven deaths were attributed to poisoned Tylenol. The case reviews the facts as known a week after the incident occurred, and raises a wide range of questions regarding consumer behavior,... View Details
- January 1982
- Background Note
Proprietary Hospital Industry, Background Note
- January 1982
- Case
Risk Management Foundation of the Harvard Medical Institutions
By: David E. Bell and Kuljot Singh
- July 1981 (Revised December 1984)
- Case
American Distilling Co. (A)
- July 1981 (Revised December 1984)
- Case
American Distilling Co. (B)
- July 1981 (Revised October 1992)
- Case
Chipman-Union, Inc.: Odor-Eaters Socks
By: John A. Quelch
The company is considering whether or not to introduce a branded line of men's athletic socks. Considers a preliminary marketing program, including supermarket and drug store distribution. View Details
- March 1980 (Revised March 1981)
- Case
General Health Co.
By: Joseph L. Bower
Keywords: Health Industry
- April 1978 (Revised May 1993)
- Teaching Note