title: Advanced Multi-Attribute Scoring Technique (AMAST): a model scoring methodology for the request for proposal (RFP).
abstract: The continued demand for more efficient and functionally rich automated systems will force health care facilities into a changing and complex marketplace. As the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be the key document in the systems acquisition process, it is imperative that a systematic process must be established to evaluate the vast array of data collected. It is suggested in this paper that the effective application of the Advanced Multi-Attribute Scoring Technique (AMAST) will assist in this process, enhance the decision making process and reduce the risk associated with systems development and procurement.
authors.affiliation: Harbor Hospital Center, Baltimore, Maryland 21230.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Mandell
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Duke
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Taliaferro
mesh_terms: D003164:Competitive Bidding; D003660:Decision Support Systems, Management; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D005376:Financial Management; D058016:Health Facility Administration; D008331:Management Information Systems; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D014481:United States