Topic: Health
Hospital Hand-Washing: The Limits of Electronic Monitoring
The anti-infection procedure rises for a time, when workers are watched, and then falls off
Curbing Over-Prescription of Antibiotics: Ranking Clinicians Is a Nudge That Sticks
Peer ranking might cut dangerous antibiotic overuse
Two-Tier Pricing: Reducing Risk for ACOs and Specialist Practices
Higher prices for the first few procedures, followed by a volume discount, may help balance risks and rewards
Household Energy Conservation: Appeal to Cost Savings or Environmental and Health Impacts?
Money-saving messages lose impact over time, while worry about dangerous pollution helps consumers show discipline