The paper sheds a new light on the intermediary role of underwriters, by examining how the underwriters handle difficult-to-sell IPOs. It argues that when faced with the potential of losing a deal due to withdrawal, an underwriter might find it optimal to price an offering above what investors would otherwise be willing to pay. But to ensure investor participation, the underwriter would commit to supporting the stock price in the aftermarket.
Radiotherapy centers can improve their efficiency by optimizing the utilization of the linear accelerators. We propose an online method to schedule patients on such machines taking into account their priority, the maximum waiting time, and the preparation of this treatment (dosimetry). We have implemented a genetic algorithm and a constraints program, which schedule the dosimetry. This approach ensures the beginning of the treatment on time and thus avoids the cancellation of treatment sessions.
Today the growing media interest in pregnant celebrities allows for extensive exposure and scrutiny by pregnant women. How pregnant celebrities are portrayed can be a powerful influence and point of reference for women especially in regard to their physical appearance during pregnancy. With pregnancy a key part of the life stage transition into motherhood both positive and negative influences will impact on how women feel about themselves and potentially their developing baby.
Dr. Eric M. Isselbacher, MD, MHCDS
Director
Healthcare Transformation Lab
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
About the presentation
There is little doubt that the current systems of healthcare delivery in the Untied States are not sustainable, so all agree
that changes need to be made. Nevertheless, thus far such changes have been both difficult and slow. The barriers to
innovation in a large medical center and suggested strategies to help overcome those barriers will be discussed.
Au mois de mai, l’École de gestion Telfer accueillera Recherche en gestion : Forum de la capitale nationale, un événement organisé conjointement par l’École de gestion Telfer, la Sprott School of Business et l’Université du Québec en Outaouais. Ce forum comprendra une compétition d’argumentaire éclair entre des étudiants aux études supérieures sélectionnés par les trois écoles, suivis par une table ronde qui discutera de commentaméliorer l’impact de la recherche des écoles de gestion de la région de la capitale nationale.
In May, the Telfer School of Management will host the Research in Management Forum: National Capital Region, a joint event of the Telfer School of Management, the Sprott School of Business and the Université du Québec en Outaouais. The event will feature an elevator pitch competition by selected graduate students from all three schools, followed by a panel discussion on how to improve the impact of research of business schools in the National Capital Region. We look forward to seeing you there.
This presentation will cover the unintended consequences of health information systems (HIS) in general, the patient safety risks of HIS, and how to prevent or mitigate these unintended consequences and minimize safety risks.
