Jan 15
Study: Expedited breakthrough drug approvals linked to higher safety risks
Researchers found that drugs approved under Breakthrough Therapy Designation experienced an average of 1,722 more serious adverse events per year than non-BTD drugs.
Jan 12
Ambulance Taxis: Curbing Medicare fraud without hurting patient care
Medicare has spent billions on nonemergency ambulance rides for dialysis patients, many of which were fraudulent. New research from Gies Business shows that prior authorization requirements dramatically reduced this abuse without compromising patient care.
Jan 07
Study: Borrowing fee is the variable that debunks theory that options predict future stock returns
Gies Business researchers find that the well-known ability of options-based signals to predict stock returns disappears in real-world trading once the often-overlooked stock borrow fee is included.
Jan 05
Rindfleisch Named American Marketing Association Fellow
Selection as a fellow of the AMA is a rare honor recognizing faculty who have made significant and sustained contributions to marketing theory and practice.
Dec 15
Gies Business tackles rural healthcare crisis with new digital kiosk initiative
Gies Business is driving a new initiative to transform rural healthcare delivery in Illinois, using its expertise in data analytics and healthcare innovation to create a scalable solution for communities that lack adequate access to primary care.
Dec 11
When Disruption Grows Up: Examining Uber’s shift from radical startup to mature firm
More than a decade after its inception, Uber isn't the same disruptor it once was. A new Gies Business study argues that the Uber of today behaves less like a disruptive tech startup and more like a traditional, mature firm.
Dec 08
Auditors leveraging AI in productivity and fraud detection still need human validation, says Gies Business expert
AI is becoming a powerful tool for auditors, but its predictions still require human validation. A Gies Business expert says that while AI can enhance efficiency, overreliance on it may erode critical thinking and professional judgment.
Dec 02
Study: Why ‘Mindful Gifting’ should be the next big thing in holiday cheer
Mindful gifting isn't about scrimping or ditching holiday cheer, but about cultivating awareness — buying and sharing gifts in ways that reflect empathy, ethics, and sustainability.
Nov 24
Study: Auditors trust adaptive AI more when uncertainty rises
New Gies Business research finds auditors rely more on learning algorithms—especially under high uncertainty—offering takeaways for firms adopting AI.