Making More Room in ICUs
From the Archive: A new decision model could help ICUs treat more patients without adding beds or sacrificing quality of care.
The Upside of the Sliding Scale
Rich and poor alike — even those who pay the highest prices — can be better off when pharmaceutical firms serve different markets at different rates.
Engaging Consumers, Creating Value
Findings on value creation and regulatory fit offer far-ranging implications for management, marketing and even mental health.
Living Longer and Prospering, for Less
New drugs and medical procedures account for much of the increase in the longevity of Americans — and haven’t increased the cost of care.
The Nursing Shift
A queuing model for nurse staffing can cut costs and improve patient care.
Subset-Conjunctive Rules for Breast Cancer Diagnosis
A simple set of related rules can help doctors diagnose breast cancer using a less invasive type of biopsy.
Why Do Dancers Smoke?
From the Archive, December 2007: Using smoking as a proxy for time preference may help explain why some workers invest more in career development than others.
A New Way of Educating Our Future Healthcare Leaders
Cliff Cramer, who directs the School’s new Program in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management, explains how a multidisciplinary business education can help mend an increasingly convoluted and flawed industry.
A Just-In-Time Approach to Medical Care
A mathematical model helps doctors offer every patient a same-day appointment.