Linear Programming: A Resource Allocation Methodology for Dental Managers,

Abstract

The use of mathematical programming in health care has increased markedly in the past decade. This paper addresses the use of one form of mathematical programming, linear programming, for resource allocation, and provides an overview of the technique through the use of graphical examples relating to dentistry. The linear programming model is described and its interpretation is illustrated through the use of a sensitivity analysis. The role of the dental program managers as consumers of linear programs is discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA118100

Entities

People

  • Jay D. Shulman

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Consumers
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Dentists
  • Equations
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Inequalities
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Medical Personnel
  • Operations Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Productivity
  • Public Health

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