Regular biography
Ashvin Gandhi is an Assistant Professor in the Business Administration (BUS) department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Anderson School of Management. His research focuses on healthcare, aging, and industrial organization, particularly examining the intersection of firm strategy and healthcare policy and regulation. Gandhi's work has been published in top healthcare, management, and economics journals and has been featured in major media outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. His research has also been referenced by policymakers and regulatory agencies, including the White House, Congress, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Scholar-generated biography
Ashvin Gandhi is an Assistant Professor at UCLA Anderson, specializing in Industrial Organization, Health Economics, and Finance. His research explores the intersection of these fields, focusing on healthcare delivery, particularly in nursing homes. Gandhi's work examines the impact of staffing patterns, private equity ownership, and vaccination coverage on quality and outcomes in long-term care facilities. He also investigates the role of misinformation and market dynamics in healthcare. His publications analyze the effects of policy interventions, such as vaccine mandates, on staff and resident health outcomes. Additionally, he explores the use of large language models in health informatics and the implications of selective admissions in nursing homes.