According To A Nine Month State Report By Ballad Health, The Healthcare Company Has Seen Improvements In Operating Margins. Operating Cash Flow In The Third Quarter Was 55.5 Million Compared To 46.7 Million A Year Earlier. This Reflects An 18 Percent Increase. Ballad Also Touted Improved Financial Performance Due To Exceptional Expense Management. The Company Plans To Invest A Billion Dollars In The Region’s Labor Force In The Current Fiscal Year And Over 172 Million On Capital Improvements.