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Hospitals Swallowing Independent Practices—New Research Finds the Vertical Integration Leads to Higher Costs, Worse Patient Health Outcomes

Hospitals Swallowing Independent Practices—New Research Finds the Vertical Integration Leads to Higher Costs, Worse Patient Health Outcomes

News Release, August 31, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, August 31, 2023 – It’s been adopted more regularly across U.S. healthcare systems – vertical integration is when physicians work directly for hospitals rather than independent practices. The intention is to have positive outcomes for patients, but new research forthcoming in the INFORMS journal Management Science finds that vertical integration is leading to higher costs and worse health outcomes, thanks to improperly aligned financial incentives.

The Predictive Power of Social Media: Turning Tables in the Fashion Industry

The Predictive Power of Social Media: Turning Tables in the Fashion Industry

News Release, August 23, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, August 23, 2023 – Fashion and social media are both ever evolving. So why not put the two together? New research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management says utilizing social media to predict sales of apparel and footwear items based on social media posts and interactions about color is possible and successful.

Does Relaxing Paywall Access Help or Hurt Digital News Subscriptions?

Does Relaxing Paywall Access Help or Hurt Digital News Subscriptions?

News Release, August 1, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, August 1, 2023 – A new study has revealed that when news sites temporarily relax or suspend restrictions tied to paywall access, they eventually see an increase in subscribers. This reinforces the power and value of sampling as a marketing strategy. But there’s more.

Draining 401(k) Accounts When Changing Jobs: The Hidden Time Bomb Undermining Retirement Savings

Draining 401(k) Accounts When Changing Jobs: The Hidden Time Bomb Undermining Retirement Savings

News Release, July 17, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, July 17, 2023 – When researchers set out to study 401(k) retirement savings accumulation, they found that thousands of studies of retirement savings accumulation ignored the surprisingly high rate of departing employees who cash out retirement savings at job separation. This is concerning because, statistically, everyone will likely change jobs multiple times before retirement.

Price vs. Health: Food Shoppers Choose Price

Price vs. Health: Food Shoppers Choose Price

News Release, June 9, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, June 9, 2023 – A new study of food consumer shopping behaviors has found that when faced with a choice – lower prices or healthier foods – they will likely choose lower prices.

Utilizing Data to Predict Hospital Wait Times – It Can Save More than Your Patience!

Utilizing Data to Predict Hospital Wait Times – It Can Save More than Your Patience!

News Release, June 8, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, June 8, 2023 – Headed to the emergency department (ED)? How should you decide which nearby ED to go to so that you can get in and out? New research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management uncovers how best to showcase hospital wait times to not only save your patience, but increase efficiency, more accurately route emergency vehicles and save money.

Data Dampens Drug Trade on the Dark Web

Data Dampens Drug Trade on the Dark Web

News Release, May 31, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, May 31, 2023 – Taking down the drug trade with data. New research in the INFORMS journal Information Systems Research showcases the power of data and analytics in understanding how drug transactions on the dark web may be disrupted. The study looks at data from the three largest darknet markets to show the impact of selectively targeting large drug vendors online.

New Research Exposes Differences Between How Men and Women Compete Against Each Other

New Research Exposes Differences Between How Men and Women Compete Against Each Other

News Release, May 4, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, May 4, 2023 – It is well understood that in the labor market there exists wage gaps between men and women, and in general, women had to fight to break the “glass ceiling” to get to upper management in the workplace. The causes of the gender gap could be multiple factors from discrimination to ability difference, and it is not easy to separate one from the other.

Organ Transplant Policies Need an Overhaul!

Organ Transplant Policies Need an Overhaul!

News Release, May 1, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, May 1, 2023 – As it currently stands, U.S. policies around organ transplantation are moving toward broader sharing of organs, with the goal of improving geographic equity. It’s a great goal, but not being achieved. These policies have gone through two major modifications in the last 10 years, but to no avail. Now, researchers are introducing a new model in a paper published in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, which recommends a more efficient and equitable method to allocate organs with a policy that balances the supply (deceased donors) to demand (waiting list patients) ratios across geographies.

A Future of “Flying Cars” May be Closer Than You Think

A Future of “Flying Cars” May be Closer Than You Think

News Release, April 24, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, April 24, 2023 – Anyone who’s ever watched the classic 1960s cartoon “The Jetsons” will recall the flying cars everyone used. Ever since, people have wondered when the day might come that flying cars could become reality.

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