Navy Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Allocation Model

Abstract

The availability of Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) physicians Is one of the most critical manpower issues facing Navy medicine. Insufficient recruitment efforts, coupled with poor retention rates have resulted in only 76. 1 % fulfillment of the authorized billets, which by FY-97, Is projected to fall to 57.5% fulfillment. To meet the demand for OB/GYN services required by military beneficiaries, optimal allocation of existing assets as well as alternative means for delivering care must be fully examined. This thesis develops a mixed linear, Integer program which optimizes the allocation of these scarce physician resources. Computational results are reported for realistic scenarios demonstrating the model's applicability. Model results consist of a recommended mix of OB/GYN provider assets that is different, in many Instances, from the current staffing of Navy OB/GYN clinics. Additionally, reported results recommend closure of OB/GYN clinics where demand does not justify continued operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257876

Entities

People

  • Michael S. Schaffer

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civilian Personnel
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Contracts
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Integer Programming
  • Mathematical Models
  • Medical Personnel
  • Medical Specialties
  • Military Families
  • Obstetrics
  • Operations Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Physicians
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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