Health and Wellbeing
Year-End Roundup
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McCombs Wealth Management Center Joins With Harvard Brain Science and Law Group To Fight Fraud Against Elderly
Researchers will apply neuroscience to financial advising for growing elder population
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Measuring Bang for Value-Based Care Bucks
A new measure of value can help accountable care organizations deliver better health outcomes for less money Based on the…
AI’s Health Benefits
Ganesh Padmanabhan, MBA ’12, Co-Founded a Company to Fix Problems in Health Care Using AI by Omar L. Gallaga Like…
Prepare Workers To Weather Time Shocks
Building temporal resilience into jobs can help employees thrive when schedules turn upside down Based on the research of David Harrison…
For Type II Diabetes Prevention, Tap Into AI
A model uses artificial intelligence to create better outcomes and save costs for prediabetic patients Based on the research of…
Texas McCombs Business Outlook in Houston to Focus on Health Care
AUSTIN, Texas — Health care industry experts will explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead during the 2024 Business Outlook meeting…
In Health Care, Teams Work
Study on collaborative care is first to show measurable benefits for patients and hospitals Based on the research of Douglas…
Food as Medicine
Manasa Murthy, MBA ’19, is reimagining wellness at Texas retail giant H-E-B Manasa Murthy oversees H-E-B’s innovative venture into health care.…
Vote McCombs for SXSW 2024
Texas McCombs hopes to send business faculty and alumni experts as featured speakers — on everything from health information sharing to sustainable…
Keeping Health Care Prices High
Multihospital health systems with certain types of IT have an easier time tacitly colluding with their rivals to inflate prices Based…
Virtual Health Care Is Not Always the Answer
Telehealth can reduce costs and future doctor visits — for some diseases Based on the research of Indranil Bardhan Telehealth has been widely…
Acquisitions Can Nix Existing Partnerships
When one company buys another, alliances sometimes become collateral damage Based on the research of Ram Ranganathan Business alliances are…
Vaccination Gets a Boost When People Know Their Neighbors Are Doing it
Massive new global experiment shows people underestimate others’ COVID-19 vaccination status and could benefit from accurate data Based on the…
Investing in Students
UT System Regent and McCombs Hall of Famer Steve Hicks sees radio’s future—and social work’s power Steve Hicks, executive chairman,…
Disrupted New World
How the pandemic is altering the way we do business, the office culture, and our work lives. By Sharon Jayson |…
More Direct Flights, Improved Organ Donations
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers looked at the impact of direct airline flights on kidney sharing and transplantation. Based on…
Nursing Texas back to economic health
Experts at a pair of McCombs Business Forecast events offer prescriptions and prognoses for Texas’ ailing economy By Judie Kinonen Dr.…
Changes to Vaccine Contracts Could Save Lives Worldwide
By retooling the way vaccines are paid for, health organizations could incentivize pharmaceutical companies to get more doses to poorer…
Weighing in, in Heavy Times
How McCombs faculty members have advanced and elevated the national conversation around COVID-19 By Judie Kinonen and Mary Ann Roser With…
Passion and Purpose
Kevin Curry, BBA ’04, found his direction and destiny with his health and nutrition brand, FitMenCook By Alberta Phillips Photographs…
Helping Texans Thrive
CEO Scott McClelland talks about how the iconic Texas grocery chain has led the state through the pandemic (left to right)…
Picking a Physician? Don’t Rely on Online Reviews
If you have a chronic disease, relying on review websites for choosing a doctor could be hazardous to your health…
Facing COVID-19, Some Businesses Should Reopen Before Others
During a pandemic, research shows not all locations ought to be treated the same Based on the research of Avinash…
New Era Requires New Approach to Drug Approvals
With a coming flood of new drugs to fight COVID-19, a study suggests innovative ways for the FDA to speed…
Portals to Wellness
Patients who engage with health systems’ online portals spend less time in the hospital, greatly cutting medical costs, researchers find…
Business Experts Weigh In on Coronavirus
How will COVID-19 impact health care, business, and society? Texas McCombs experts offer their thoughts on what to look for. Global…
Vote McCombs for SXSW 2020
The University of Texas at Austin hopes to send business faculty as featured speakers — on everything from cryptocurrency to using data…
Move Donors to the Head of the Transplant Line?
Accounting research demonstrates how a simple rule change could boost the number of usable organ donations — and save lives Based on…
Clinical Optimization
Researchers work together to help patients see multiple clinicians on one visit By Steve Brooks Illustration: Nata Metlukh When a first-time…
Will You See the Doctor Now?
Two landmark studies use patient no-show probability to create a scheduling model that minimizes patient wait time while maximizing profit…
Your Co-Workers Are Computers
AI is changing how work gets done, with researchers forecasting both more efficiency and increased monitoring By Jeremy M. Simon…
Vote McCombs for SXSW 2019
The University of Texas at Austin hopes to send business faculty and alumni experts as featured speakers — on everything from Blockchain…
America’s Ailing Healthcare System Needs a Transfusion of Ideas and Technology
The country’s healthcare delivery system remains stuck in the past. Will new solutions come from a team of experts skilled…
How Employers Can Catalyze Change in the Health Care Industry
Few employers have a strategic approach to health, says Elizabeth Teisberg, a leading figure in the value-based health care strategy…
How To Build a Better Team
Relationships and communication within a team may be more important than defined job roles and skill sets By Rob Heidrick…
Is Fear Holding You Back?
Consider these 5 strategies to fight fear and other discouraging thoughts By Neena Newberry, MBA ’92 No matter what anyone…
The Strategist Behind Dell Medical School’s Value-Based Health Care Vision
Elizabeth Teisberg is focused on establishing a comprehensive new kind of health care system that costs less and delivers more.…
Reimagining the Future of America’s Health Care System
The amount the U.S. spends on health care is on par with peer countries, but many in America are getting…
If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Happy?
McCombs professor Raj Raghunathan explains why happiness is elusive and what you can do today to make changes that count. By…
The Danger of Doctor Fatigue During Deliveries
The number of hours an obstetrician works before undertaking unscheduled deliveries significantly influences the risk of adverse outcomes for both…
Your Health Coverage Will Change. Here’s How.
Texans fall into five groups. Each needs health care and will feel the effects if the ACA is repealed. What…
Do We Overeat Because It’s “Healthy”?
Terms like “all-natural” and “organic” may actually trigger overeating By Adrienne Dawson Before you even consider a food’s calorie count,…
Open Up and Say ‘Aha’: Encouraging Health Workers to Share Good Ideas
Hospital staffers don’t always go to managers with their ideas for improving patient care. Research prescribes methods for getting them…
Kill Stress in 5 Minutes or Less
Research reveals effective strategies for overcoming work-related stress, including meditation and seeking positive advice from supportive peers By Jeremy Simon…