predictive analytics

The use of machine learning is expanding to create new tools for educators. We used a decision tree regression algorithm to train a model that achieved an 80% identification rate of students who were at risk of not passing their introductory physics course. We minimized the fals…

30-day hospital readmission have been highlighted as a major contributor to increased costs and poor quality in healthcare. Therefore, healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers have been searching for ways to reduce the rate of readmission. Improved discharge and trans…

Patient non-adherence to scheduled appointments in the form of no-shows and unpunctuality has significant impact on operational efficiency in virtually every outpatient setting. Scheduling strategies that incorporate appointment overbooking can mitigate the effects, but require …