Edieal Pinker
Deputy Dean for Strategy and BearingPoint Professor of Operations Research; Professor, Health Policy & Management
Research & Publications
Biography
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Selected Publications
- Sociodemographic Disparities in Queue Jumping for Emergency Department CareSangal R, Su H, Khidir H, Parwani V, Liebhardt B, Pinker E, Meng L, Venkatesh A, Ulrich A. Sociodemographic Disparities in Queue Jumping for Emergency Department Care. JAMA Network Open 2023, 6: e2326338. PMID: 37505495, PMCID: PMC10383013, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.26338.
- Projecting Religious Demographics: The Case of Jews in the United StatesPinker E. Projecting Religious Demographics: The Case of Jews in the United States. Journal For The Scientific Study Of Religion 2021, 60: 229-251. DOI: 10.1111/jssr.12716.
- Critical Care Nursing: A Key Constraint to COVID-19 Response and Healthcare Now and in the Future.Kurth A, Pinker E, Martinello RA, Honan L, Choi S, Beckman B. Critical Care Nursing: A Key Constraint to COVID-19 Response and Healthcare Now and in the Future. JONA The Journal Of Nursing Administration 2021, 51: e6-e12. PMID: 33570376, DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000000991.
- Using the Shapes of Clinical Data Trajectories to Predict Mortality in ICUsMa J, Lee DKK, Perkins ME, Pisani MA, Pinker E. Using the Shapes of Clinical Data Trajectories to Predict Mortality in ICUs. Critical Care Explorations 2019, 1: e0010. PMID: 32166256, PMCID: PMC7063876, DOI: 10.1097/cce.0000000000000010.
- Dynamic Relational Contracts for Quality Enforcement in Supply ChainsBondareva M, Pinker E. Dynamic Relational Contracts for Quality Enforcement in Supply Chains. Management Science 2019, 65: 1305-1321. DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.2017.2990.
- Reporting accuracy of rare event classifiersPinker E. Reporting accuracy of rare event classifiers. Npj Digital Medicine 2018, 1: 56. PMID: 31304335, PMCID: PMC6550134, DOI: 10.1038/s41746-018-0062-0.
- Public Warnings in Counterterrorism Operations: Managing the “Cry-Wolf” Effect When Facing a Strategic AdversaryBakshi N, Pinker E. Public Warnings in Counterterrorism Operations: Managing the “Cry-Wolf” Effect When Facing a Strategic Adversary. Operations Research 2018, 66: 977-993. DOI: 10.1287/opre.2018.1721.
- Development of Imminent Mortality Predictor for Advanced Cancer (IMPAC), a Tool to Predict Short-Term Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With Advanced CancerAdelson K, Lee DKK, Velji S, Ma J, Lipka SK, Rimar J, Longley P, Vega T, Perez-Irizarry J, Pinker E, Lilenbaum R. Development of Imminent Mortality Predictor for Advanced Cancer (IMPAC), a Tool to Predict Short-Term Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With Advanced Cancer. JCO Oncology Practice 2017, 14: jop.2017.023200. PMID: 29206553, DOI: 10.1200/jop.2017.023200.
- Rothman Index Predicts ICU Mortality at 24 HoursPerkins M, Knauert M, Honiden S, Siner J, Ma J, Lee D, Pinker E, Pisani M. Rothman Index Predicts ICU Mortality at 24 Hours. CHEST Journal 2017, 152: a332. DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2017.08.358.
- An EOQ model for perishable goods with age-dependent demand rateDobson G, Pinker E, Yildiz O. An EOQ model for perishable goods with age-dependent demand rate. European Journal Of Operational Research 2017, 257: 84-88. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2016.06.073.
- The Impact of Increasing Staff Resources on Patient Flow in a Psychiatric Emergency ServiceChepenik L, Pinker E. The Impact of Increasing Staff Resources on Patient Flow in a Psychiatric Emergency Service. Psychiatric Services 2017, 68: 470-475. PMID: 28045348, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201600202.
- Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “An Algorithmic Approach to Linear Regression”Pinker E. Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “An Algorithmic Approach to Linear Regression”. Operations Research 2016, 64: 1-1. DOI: 10.1287/opre.2016.1479.
- Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “Tenure Analytics: Models for Predicting Research Impact”Pinker E. Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “Tenure Analytics: Models for Predicting Research Impact”. Operations Research 2015, 63: 1245-1245. DOI: 10.1287/opre.2015.1469.
- Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “A Glimpse at An Operation Analyst’s World War II Work: ‘Report on the Combat Performance of the Remote Control Turrets of B-29 Aircraft'”Pinker E. Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “A Glimpse at An Operation Analyst’s World War II Work: ‘Report on the Combat Performance of the Remote Control Turrets of B-29 Aircraft'”. Operations Research 2015, 63: 1-1. DOI: 10.1287/opre.2015.1384.
- Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “Design of Risk Weights”Pinker E. Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “Design of Risk Weights”. Operations Research 2014, 62: 1203-1203. DOI: 10.1287/opre.2014.1336.
- On the complexity of project scheduling to minimize exposed timePinker E, Szmerekovsky J, Tilson V. On the complexity of project scheduling to minimize exposed time. European Journal Of Operational Research 2014, 237: 448-453. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2014.02.013.
- Determining the Optimal Configuration of Hospital Inpatient Rooms in the Presence of Isolation PatientsPinker E, Tezcan T. Determining the Optimal Configuration of Hospital Inpatient Rooms in the Presence of Isolation Patients. Operations Research 2013, 61: 1259-1276. DOI: 10.1287/opre.2013.1220.
- Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “The Cost of Latency in High-Frequency Trading”Pinker E. Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “The Cost of Latency in High-Frequency Trading”. Operations Research 2013, 61: 1069-1069. DOI: 10.1287/opre.2013.1211.
- Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “Blotto Politics”Pinker E. Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “Blotto Politics”. Operations Research 2013, 61: 531-531. DOI: 10.1287/opre.2013.1196.
- Technical Note—Managing a Secret ProjectPinker E, Szmerekovsky J, Tilson V. Technical Note—Managing a Secret Project. Operations Research 2013, 61: 65-72. DOI: 10.1287/opre.1120.1123.
- Determining the Optimal Configuration of Hospital In-patient Rooms in the Presence of Isolation Patients“Determining the Optimal Configuration of Hospital In-patient Rooms in the Presence of Isolation Patients” (with T. Tezcan) 2013. Operations Research 61 (6) pp.1259-1276.
- The Impact of Technology on the Labor Procurement ProcessPinker E, Tilson V. The Impact of Technology on the Labor Procurement Process. 2013, 4176-4185. DOI: 10.1109/hicss.2013.523.
- Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “A POMDP Approach to Personalize Mammography Screening Decisions” by Turgay Ayer, Oguzhan Alagoz, and Natasha K. StoutPinker E. Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “A POMDP Approach to Personalize Mammography Screening Decisions” by Turgay Ayer, Oguzhan Alagoz, and Natasha K. Stout. Operations Research 2012, 60: 1017-1018. DOI: 10.1287/opre.1120.1101.
- Outsourcing a Two-Level Service ProcessLee H, Pinker E, Shumsky R. Outsourcing a Two-Level Service Process. Management Science 2012, 58: 1569-1584. DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.1110.1503.
- Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “Modeling the Impacts of Electricity Tariffs on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charging, Costs, and Emissions” by Ramteen SioshansiPinker E. Introduction to the OR Forum Article: “Modeling the Impacts of Electricity Tariffs on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charging, Costs, and Emissions” by Ramteen Sioshansi. Operations Research 2012, 60: 505-505. DOI: 10.1287/opre.1120.1061.
- Can OR/MS be a Change Agent in Healthcare“Can OR/MS be a Change Agent in Healthcare?”2012. (Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Special Issue on Healthcare).
- Can OR/MS Be a Change Agent in Healthcare?Pinker E. Can OR/MS Be a Change Agent in Healthcare? Manufacturing & Service Operations Management 2012, 14: 504-507. DOI: 10.1287/msom.1120.0401c.
- Reserving Capacity for Urgent Patients in Primary CareDobson G, Hasija S, Pinker E. Reserving Capacity for Urgent Patients in Primary Care. Production And Operations Management 2011, 20: 456-473. DOI: 10.1111/j.1937-5956.2011.01227.x.
- Effects of reservation level for urgent cases on delays and overtime in primary care office practices“Effects of reservation level for urgent cases on delays and overtime in primary care office practices” (with G. Dobson and S. Hasija) 2011. POMS 20(3) pp. 456-73.
- A Model of ICU BumpingDobson G, Lee H, Pinker E. A Model of ICU Bumping. Operations Research 2010, 58: 1564-1576. DOI: 10.1287/opre.1100.0861.
- Using bid data for the management of sequential, multi-unit, online auctions with uniformly distributed bidder valuationsPinker E, Seidmann A, Vakrat Y. Using bid data for the management of sequential, multi-unit, online auctions with uniformly distributed bidder valuations. European Journal Of Operational Research 2010, 202: 574-583. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2009.05.029.
- A Model of ICU Bumping“A Model of ICU Bumping” (with G. Dobson and H. Lee) 2010. Operations Research 58 (6)pp 1564-1576.
- Work Expands to Fill the Time Available: Capacity Estimation and Optimal Staffing Under Parkinson’s Law“Work Expands to Fill the Time Available: Capacity Estimation and Optimal Staffing Under Parkinson’s Law” (with S. Hasija, S. and R. Shumsky) 2010. Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, 12 (1)pp 1-18.
- Managing the Outsourcing of Two-Level Service Processes: Literature Review and IntegrationPinker E, Shumsky R, Lee H, Hasija S. Managing the Outsourcing of Two-Level Service Processes: Literature Review and Integration. 2010, 1-10. DOI: 10.1109/hicss.2010.265.
- OM Practice —Work Expands to Fill the Time Available: Capacity Estimation and Staffing Under Parkinson's LawHasija S, Pinker E, Shumsky R. OM Practice —Work Expands to Fill the Time Available: Capacity Estimation and Staffing Under Parkinson's Law. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management 2010, 12: 1-18. DOI: 10.1287/msom.1080.0250.
- Can flexibility be constraining?Pinker E, Lee H, Berman O. Can flexibility be constraining? IIE Transactions 2009, 42: 45-59. DOI: 10.1080/07408170903113789.
- Division of Labor in Medical Office PracticesDobson G, Pinker E, Van Horn R. Division of Labor in Medical Office Practices. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management 2009, 11: 525-537. DOI: 10.1287/msom.1080.0236.
- Division of Labor in Medical Office Practices"Division of Labor in Medical Office Practices” (with G. Dobson, and R.L. Van Horn) 2009. Manufacturing and Service Operations Management11 (3) pp 525-537.
- Delegating work in primary care: a false ideal?Dobson G, Pinker EJ. Delegating work in primary care: a false ideal? The Journal Of Medical Practice Management 2009, 25: 173-6. PMID: 20073174.
- A Mathematical Analysis of Short-term Responses to Threats of TerrorismPinker E. A Mathematical Analysis of Short-term Responses to Threats of Terrorism. 2009, 141-160. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-211-09442-6_9.
- Call Center Outsourcing Contracts Under Information AsymmetryHasija S, Pinker E, Shumsky R. Call Center Outsourcing Contracts Under Information Asymmetry. Management Science 2008, 54: 793-807. DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.1070.0804.
- Asymmetric Competition in B2B Spot MarketsEtzion H, Pinker E. Asymmetric Competition in B2B Spot Markets. Production And Operations Management 2008, 17: 150-161. DOI: 10.3401/poms.1080.0014.
- An Analysis of Short-Term Responses to Threats of TerrorismPinker E. An Analysis of Short-Term Responses to Threats of Terrorism. Management Science 2007, 53: 865-880. DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.1060.0665.
- The value of sharing lead time informationDobson G, Pinker E. The value of sharing lead time information. IIE Transactions 2006, 38: 171-183. DOI: 10.1080/07408170500436930.
- Analyzing the Simultaneous Use of Auctions and Posted Prices for Online SellingEtzion H, Pinker E, Seidmann A. Analyzing the Simultaneous Use of Auctions and Posted Prices for Online Selling. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management 2006, 8: 68-91. DOI: 10.1287/msom.1060.0101.
- Staffing and routing in a two-tier call centreHasija S, Pinker E, Shumsky R. Staffing and routing in a two-tier call centre. International Journal Of Operational Research 2005, 1: 8. DOI: 10.1504/ijor.2005.007431.
- Salesforce design with experience-based learningMISRA S, PINKER E, SHUMSKY R. Salesforce design with experience-based learning. IIE Transactions 2004, 36: 941-952. DOI: 10.1080/07408170490487777.
- Managing Online Auctions: Current Business and Research IssuesPinker E, Seidmann A, Vakrat Y. Managing Online Auctions: Current Business and Research Issues. Management Science 2003, 49: 1457-1484. DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.49.11.1457.20584.
- Gatekeepers and Referrals in ServicesShumsky R, Pinker E. Gatekeepers and Referrals in Services. Management Science 2003, 49: 839-856. DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.49.7.839.16387.
- Gatekeepers and Referrals in Services"Gatekeepers and Referrals in Services" (with R. Shumsky) 2003. Management Science 49 (7) pp 839-856.
- Optimizing the use of contingent labor when demand is uncertainPinker E, Larson R. Optimizing the use of contingent labor when demand is uncertain. European Journal Of Operational Research 2003, 144: 39-55. DOI: 10.1016/s0377-2217(01)00378-2.
- Strategies for transitioning 'old economy' firms to e-businessPinker E, Seidmann A, Foster R. Strategies for transitioning 'old economy' firms to e-business. Communications Of The ACM 2002, 45: 76-83. DOI: 10.1145/506218.506219.
- Contingent Labor Contracting Under Demand and Supply UncertaintyMilner J, Pinker E. Contingent Labor Contracting Under Demand and Supply Uncertainty. Management Science 2001, 47: 1046-1062. DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.47.8.1046.10233.
- Staffing Challenges in Financial ServicesLarson R, Pinker E. Staffing Challenges in Financial Services. 2000, 327-356. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-4605-4_17.
- The Efficiency-Quality Trade-Off of Cross-Trained WorkersPinker E, Shumsky R. The Efficiency-Quality Trade-Off of Cross-Trained Workers. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management 2000, 2: 32-48. DOI: 10.1287/msom.2.1.32.23268.
- Worker incentives to learn in gatekeeper systems: lessons for the implementation of knowledge management systemsPinker E, VanHorn R. Worker incentives to learn in gatekeeper systems: lessons for the implementation of knowledge management systems. 2000, vol.1: 10 pp.. DOI: 10.1109/hicss.2000.926710.
- Scheduling Workforce and Workflow in a High Volume FactoryBerman O, Larson R, Pinker E. Scheduling Workforce and Workflow in a High Volume Factory. Management Science 1997, 43: 158-172. DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.43.2.158.