By intervening early, SBIRT saves lives and money and is consistent with overall support for patient wellness. Late-stage intervention and substance abuse treatment is expensive, and the patient has often developed comorbid health conditions.
Example 1: Even Cash Inflows: Calculate the net present value of a project which requires an initial investment of $243,000 and it is expected to generate a cash inflow of $50,000 each month for 12 months. Assume that the salvage value of the project is zero. The target rate of return is 12% per annum. Solution.
The test is filled with secrets and uncertainties, but the grading is simple: You either pass or fail. Pass, and you are offered a mortgage modification. Fail, and you don't get a loan modification. NPV, which stands for net present value, is a concept used in making financial choices. It's a way for financial people to express a decision in today's dollars, says Brent Lippman, CEO of Response Analytics, a financial modeling company.