Simulating health networks: Decisions and performance

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Abstract

This study uses a simulation as a vehicle for social networks research application in healthcare. More than 300 graduating MBA students participated in the creation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), simulating a healthcare industry. Our results suggest that organizations positioning themselves at pivotal points within the ACO's network outperform organizations that do not. The findings show the applicability of network theory and the use of simulations in the study of ACOs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPICMET'11 - Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings - Technology Management in the Energy-Smart World
StatePublished - 2011
EventPortland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology - Technology Management in the Energy-Smart World, PICMET'11 - Portland, OR, United States
Duration: 31 Jul 20114 Aug 2011

Publication series

NamePICMET: Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings

Conference

ConferencePortland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology - Technology Management in the Energy-Smart World, PICMET'11
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland, OR
Period31/07/114/08/11

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