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Stochastic Network Models and Optimization of a Hospital System

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Stochastic Modeling and Optimization

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This chapter studies the design and operations of a hospital system based on the practice of Hong Kong’s public health care system.

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  1. Xiuli Chao
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Chao, X., Liu, L., Zheng, S. (2003). Stochastic Network Models and Optimization of a Hospital System. In: Stochastic Modeling and Optimization. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-21757-4_12

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