Operations Research and Health Care Policy: International Perspectives in Operations Research

About the Book

Operations Research and Health Care Policy: International Perspectives in Operations Research provides a comprehensive overview of health care operations research, with a focus on international perspectives. The book covers a wide range of topics, including health care delivery systems, patient flow, resource allocation, and quality improvement. It also includes case studies from around the world, providing readers with a firsthand look at how operations research is being used to improve health care delivery.

The book is divided into four parts:

Operations Research and Health Care Policy (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science Book 190)

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7069 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	742 pages

FREE

• Part I:

This part provides an overview of health care operations research and its applications in health care policy.

• Part II: Health Care Delivery Systems

This part examines different health care delivery systems, including primary care, secondary care, and tertiary care. It also discusses the challenges facing each of these systems.

• Part III: Patient Flow

This part looks at the flow of patients through the health care system. It discusses the factors that affect patient flow, such as patient demand, provider capacity, and resource availability. It also discusses strategies for improving patient flow.

• Part IV: Resource Allocation

This part examines the allocation of resources in the health care system. It discusses the different methods for allocating resources, such as cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and priority setting. It also discusses the challenges facing resource allocation in the health care system.

Benefits of Reading This Book

Operations Research and Health Care Policy: International Perspectives in Operations Research provides a number of benefits for readers, including:

• A comprehensive overview of health care operations research
• A focus on international perspectives
• Case studies from around the world
• A discussion of the challenges facing health care delivery systems
• Strategies for improving patient flow and resource allocation

Who Should Read This Book?

Operations Research and Health Care Policy: International Perspectives in Operations Research is a valuable resource for a wide range of readers, including:

• Health care practitioners
• Health care policymakers
• Health care researchers
• Students in health care administration
• Anyone interested in improving health care delivery

Free Download Your Copy Today!

Operations Research and Health Care Policy: International Perspectives in Operations Research is available now. Free Download your copy today and learn how operations research can be used to improve health care delivery.

Click here to Free Download your copy of Operations Research and Health Care Policy: International Perspectives in Operations Research.

About the Authors

Michael L. Brandeau is a professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Emory University. He is also the director of the Emory Center for Health Informatics and Policy. His research interests include health care operations research, health care policy, and health information technology.

A. E. (Ed) Drummond is a professor of health economics at the University of York. He is also the director of the Centre for Health Economics. His research interests include health care economics, health care policy, and health care evaluation.

Operations Research and Health Care Policy (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science Book 190)

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7069 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	742 pages

FREE