Simulation modeling: a powerful tool for process improvement.
Simulation modeling provides an efficient means of examining the operation of a system under a variety of alternative conditions. This tool can potentially enhance a benchmarking project by providing a means for evaluating proposed modifications to the system or process under study.
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Health Administration Program, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. stuart@wubios.wustl.edu
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