Business
“Adaptive Innovations, a Dallas-based home healthcare provider using artificial intelligence in clinical operations, has raised $50 million in Series A funding. The startup plans to scale beyond Texas and expand its model to reduce administrative hurdles in patient care” (Praytor, 2026). “The company’s stealth emergence follows rising demand
Business
“Data compiled by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a nonprofit watchdog organization, shows that 488 US hospitals were owned by PE firms as of last spring, representing roughly a quarter of the for-profit healthcare landscape” (Kelly, 2026). “‘We've seen multiple cases of private equity firms themselves profiting
Business
“As employers compete for talent and work to keep employees healthy and engaged, access to healthcare must better reflect how people live and work. Employers are also looking for solutions that lower the total cost of care while improving the overall experience for their employees. The future isn’t fully
Business
“Ohio citizens living in rural areas are dying earlier and more often than people in other parts of the state. A report from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio found that rural residents are 15% more likely to die before the age of 75 compared to the rest of Ohio.
Arts & Lifestyle
“An Ohio State College of Medicine art show allows students, residents, faculty and staff of Ohio State's Health Science Colleges and the Wexner Medical Center to cultivate compassion and human expression, Serena Smith, senior consultant of media relations at the Wexner Medical Center, said. The annual event, titled
Arts & Lifestyle
“Fine art is good medicine. It comforts, elevates the spirit, and affirms life and hope. Art in the healthcare setting, combined with outstanding care and service, creates an environment that encourages healing and supports the work of medical professionals. As one of the world’s great medical centers, Cleveland Clinic
Arts & Lifestyle
“Tullman, a 66-year-old health care entrepreneur, blames a lack of practice. But for his next trick he will attempt a stunt that is vastly more audacious and can’t be rehearsed. With $50 million of his own money, he is about to open — on April 18 — a 35,
2026-27 Capstone
The data visualization above illustrates how families interact with one another within the shared space of a car cabin. Sampling and Recruitment Strategy The strategy I used to gather participants was outsourcing through individuals I knew, including friends and family. I wanted to sample two different groups of individuals to
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The second primary research method I conducted was a codesign session. I wanted to grasp a greater understanding of what individuals desired in the interior of their cars through a hands-on activity. The only guidance I gave them was the prompt for the activity and that they had 20
2026-27 Capstone
One of the methods I used for part of my primary research was conducting interviews. My goal of these interviews was to gather information from participants who owned a variety of car brands. Based off of this data, I wanted to see if there was some correlation or comparison point
2026-27 Capstone
The Porta-Cool is a compact cooler and eating area that is perfect for families on the go. Features included in the Porta-Cool include a double lined cooler to store fresh food and beverages, a removable cutting board, a tabletop to share a meal with family inside of the
2026-27 Capstone
Autonomous driving vehicles (AV), passengers inside the car to enjoy their ride as they can sit back and relax. Although, with new technology comes new possibilities of the potential of cars. As a passenger in an autonomous vehicle, an individual can enjoy their free time and occupy themselves as needed.