David A. Asch

David A. Asch is a Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of BUS. His research focuses on behavioral economics, clinician and patient decision making, health care management, health policy, medical ethics, physician executives, and technology assessment. He is affiliated with the Wharton School and holds multiple professorships, including Professor of Medicine, Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, and Professor of Health Care Management. Asch's work explores the intersection of clinical practice and policy, with an emphasis on improving health outcomes through innovative approaches. His research has been published in leading journals, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to health care and education.

David Asch is a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania whose work focuses on health behavior, medical ethics, and health policy. His research explores the impact of financial incentives on health behaviors, such as smoking cessation and physical activity, as well as the role of technology in health behavior change. Asch also investigates the ethical and practical implications of medical decision-making, including patient outcomes in obstetrical residency programs and the ethical dilemmas faced by critical care physicians. His studies often emphasize the importance of nudges and default options in improving health care delivery and patient outcomes.