Health Care Research Initiative
The Health Care Research Initiative (HCRI) at Gies College of Business advances understanding of major health care issues affecting Illinois and the broader United States. Our interdisciplinary faculty and partnerships drive rigorous, actionable research that informs decision-making by business leaders and policymakers. This approach leads to evidence-based health care policies and solutions that tangibly improve lives.
Health Research Areas
Economics
Our research in health care economics examines the financial drivers and market forces that shape access, affordability, and quality of care.
Operations
We focus on improving operations through analysis of system efficiencies and supply chain management to enhance patient experience and reduce costs.
Analytics
We leverage advanced data analytics to uncover insights that improve patient outcomes, optimize resource allocation, and enhance decision-making.
Environment
Our research explores the impact of environmental factors on population health, investigating the connections between pollution, climate change, and health disparities.
COVID-19 test-to-stay program for K-12 schools: Opt-in versus opt-out consent model
The CDC's Test-to-Stay (TTS) program delineates guidelines for schools to regularly test students and staff to minimize risks of infection transmission. We study the impacts of the two enrollment approaches on testing and positivity rates with data from 259 schools in Illinois.
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