5implications on quality1) quality performance occurs on a continuum, theoretically ranging from unacceptable to excellent2) the focus is on services provided by the health care delivery system as opposed to individual behaviors3) quality may be evaluated from the perspective of individuals and populations or communities4) the emphasis is on desired health outcomes, and scientific research must identify the services that improve health outcomes5) in the absence of scientific evidence regarding two comparative measures that are widely used as proxies for medical quality

University hero is considering expanding operations beyond its healthy sandwiches. jim axelrod, vice president of marketing, would like to add a line of smoothies with a similar health emphasis. each smoothie would include two free health supplements such as vitamins, antioxidants, and protein. jim believes smoothie sales should fill the slow mid-afternoon period. adding the line of smoothies would require purchasing additional freezer space, machinery, and equipment. jim provides the following projections of net sales, net income, and average total assets in support of his proposal. sandwichesonly sandwiches and smoothies net sales $ 750,000 $ 1,350,000 net income 120,000 210,000 average total assets 350,000 750,000 return on assetschoose numerator ÷ choose denominator = return on assets÷ = return on assets÷ = profit margin÷ = profit margin÷ = asset turnover÷ = asset turnover÷ = times