difference between direct costs and variable costs

Describe the difference between direct costs and variable costs. 2. Consider how a healthcare manager might use this information in making decisions. 3. How might you, as a healthcare manager use cost allocation method to assign costs to support activ

HS440 Unit 3: Estimating Costs and Pricing Decisions – Discussion

 

Direct and Variable Costs

1. Describe the difference between direct costs and variable costs.

 

2. Consider how a healthcare manager might use this information in making decisions.

 

3. How might you, as a healthcare manager use cost allocation method to assign costs to support activities to patient services?