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A problem with hospital ratings—and how to fix it
A new model for rating and ranking hospital performance draws on a concept from portfolio management.
How social networks can stop TB from spreading
Patients already in treatment are more effective than health workers at persuading potential TB sufferers to get screened.
Could life insurance be used to finance cancer treatments?
Modern cancer treatments are growing increasingly successful but unaffordable. Life-insurance policies could be the answer.
Who really pays when the government cuts Medicare Advantage subsidies?
History suggests decreased subsidies hit patients and insurers in equal measure.
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You should run more experiments
Testing assumptions in the field can avoid costly errors in decision-making.
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More people will buy insurance if you reframe the odds
Viewing the cumulative probability of an event over a longer time span can motivate people to take action.
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How South Korea limited COVID-19 deaths and economic damage
Research analyzes the policy trade-off between public health, economic well-being, and privacy.
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Anuj K. Shah says we’re criminalizing the effects of poverty
The mental strain of poverty increases the risk of making costly mistakes.
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Do both brands benefit from co-branding?
The effects of co-branding are unevenly distributed and difficult to predict.
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Fox News causes viewers to disregard social distancing
Research examines the role of the media in determining how much credence people give to expert advice.