In this paper, we study the problem of multi-institutional regionalization of primary health
care units. The problem consists of deciding where to place new facilities, capacity …

Mathematical models allow studying complex systems. In particular, optimal facility location
models provide a sound framework to assess the performance of first-level of health care …

The lack of access to Second-level Health Care Services (SHCS) in developing countries is
primarily due to the scarcity of facilities and the limited investment of resources in the public …

The spatial allocation of citizen-accessed public services is typically influenced by factors
related to citizen demand, but also by other factors, including political considerations. We …

This research investigated obstacles to the integration of services in a regional healthcare
system, principled in providing care to a region's citizens as best as possible. Our method …

The planning of primary healthcare infrastructure is essential for improving population
access to healthcare services, especially in developing countries where access to …

Universal coverage is the ultimate goal of a health system's effectiveness, and its efficiency
is measured by the cost of providing it. We propose a minimum-cost universal-coverage …

In this paper, we study the problem of multi-institutional regionalization of primary health
care units. The problem consists of deciding where to place new facilities, capacity …

The planning of primary healthcare infrastructure is essential for improving population
access to healthcare services, especially in developing countries where access to …