Multi-Objective Reinforcement Learning Based Healthcare Expansion Planning Considering Pandemic Events.

Hospital capacity expansion planning is critical for a healthcare authority, especially in regions with a growing diverse population. Policymaking to this end often requires satisfying two conflicting objectives, minimizing capacity expansion cost and minimizing the number of denial of service (DoS) for patients seeking hospital admission. The uncertainty in hospital demand, especially considering a pandemic event, makes expansion planning even more challenging.