Locating MRIs through marginal analysis.
The location decision for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services facility is evaluated through marginal analysis. Both population-based and referral-based data are applied. The results provide input for a series of practical recommendations for MRI service providers.
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va.
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Colburn
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LaTour
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Johnson
D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D003625:Data Collection; D004465:Economic Competition; D006275:Health Facility Planning; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008389:Marketing of Health Services / Q000379:methods*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011365:Professional Practice Location / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014768:Virginia