A cost-allocation system applied to Dutch hospitals

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Health service industries in the Netherlands were supplied with an integrated hospital cost-information system that incorporated an extended hospital cost-allocation system and the adjusted Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) system. The system was applied to three Ducth hospitals and was found useful for internal budgeting. Results of the analysis of the system is important for the decision-supporting system for input allocation.

Netherlands, Hospitals, Health services administration, Hospital administration, Allocation (Accounting)

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MINOS(IIS) version 4.2: analyzing infeasibilities in linear programs

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Stanford University has released the latest version of its large-scale linear and nonlinear optimizer. Called MINOS(IIS), the new program is a modified variant of its predecessor and its main distinguishing feature is its inclusion of routines for analyzing infeasible linear programs. The program's basic ingredients include repeated Phase 1 solutions, Phase 1 sensitivity analysis and added constraints elasticities.

Computer Language Software ex Military, Evaluation, Software, MINOS 4.2 (Application development software) (Application development software)

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The role of OR specialists in 'do it yourself' spreadsheet development

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Research is presented concerning the effectiveness of 'do it yourself' spreadsheets created by non-specialist individuals. The role of OR specialists in supporting 'do it yourself' spreadsheet developers is discussed.

Financial, Acctg Software Pkgs (Micro), Business, Financial software, Information management, Spreadsheets, Spreadsheet software

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