title: A computer simulation model of hospital mergers.
abstract: The results of a study and a computer model designed to predict the costs of a potential merger of three hospitals rely on a statistically based cost-prediction model. This model was adapted to reflect several different merger options, and the future costs of the three unmerged hospitals were simulated using a stochastic simulation model.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006268:Health Facilities / Q000191:economics*; D006273:Health Facility Merger / Q000191:economics*; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000191:economics*; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000458:organization & administration; D008962:Models, Theoretical