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Corporate Chains Revolutionize Fertility Clinics: Improved IVF Success Rates, More Treatments and Safer Outcomes
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BALTIMORE, MD, January 21, 2025 – New research published in the INFORMS journal Management Science reveals that corporate chain ownership of fertility clinics not only increases access to treatment but also enhances patient outcomes. The study shows that chain-owned clinics perform 27.2% more IVF cycles, achieve a 13.6% improvement in success rates, and adopt standardized practices that reduce risky multiple births while prioritizing healthier single births.

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The LA crisis is bigger than the fires — insurance is the next burning issue
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The Los Angeles wildfires have spread across tens of thousands of acres of land, burning everything in their path. Homes have been destroyed and lives upended as families begin the process of rebuilding — not only their homes, but their lives.  

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Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up
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Something remarkable is happening in Washington. Tech executives who once shunned the political spotlight now make regular pilgrimages to Capitol Hill, and artificial intelligence — a field that traces back to the 1950s — has become the talk of the town.

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Two Years of Excess Deaths: What Can We Learn?

Two Years of Excess Deaths: What Can We Learn?

Medpage Today, August 25, 2022

Has anyone noticed that the nation has been going through a 3-month surge in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations that is just now beginning to abate? The CDC community levels on July 28 reported over 80% of counties at medium or high risk levels, an all-time high since the CDC began reporting such information back in late February. We're not out of the woods yet.

A Campaign Tactic by Democrats: Smart? Risky? Unethical?

A Campaign Tactic by Democrats: Smart? Risky? Unethical?

The New York Times, August 14, 2022

As children, their families and teachers get excited about the new school year through-out the world, it is imperative to continue to publicize the dire education needs of Ukrainian children.

Addressing Funding Challenges After Natural Disasters

Addressing Funding Challenges After Natural Disasters

Audio Clip, August 23, 2022

New audio is available for media use featuring Rajiv Garg. He is an Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management in the business school at Emory University. He discusses the funding challenges after natural disasters. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are 4 questions and responses, these responses were provided on August 23, 2022.

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