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Joseph Wilck
Joseph Wilck

Joseph Wilck

Associate Professor of Practice in Analytics & Operations Management
Bucknell University
Bio

Dr. Joe Wilck has been teaching analytics, operations research, data science, and engineering since 2006. He is currently a faculty member, capstone director, Health Initiative Faculty Fellow, and Omega Rho Faculty Advisor at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. His research is in the area of applied optimization and analytics, and it has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and North Carolina Department of Transportation; among others. He is a registered Professional Engineer. He is an active 20+ year member of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). Prior to joining the faculty at Bucknell University, he was a faculty member for William & Mary and United States Air Force Academy; among others. 


Access Optimization for Specialty Pediatric Care Centers

Access to specialty pediatric care is often hindered by lengthy wait times and resource limitations, especially in rural areas. At the Geisinger Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute (ADMI), the average wait time for a diagnostic evaluation has been significantly reduced from over 18 months to 6-9 months through multidisciplinary approaches and telemedicine. Similarly, the Geisinger multidisciplinary Cleft Clinic addresses complex pediatric care needs, with research highlighting delays in follow-up care due to systemic barriers. Both centers leverage data-driven methods, including process mapping and visualization tools, to optimize access and enhance patient outcomes. These initiatives aim to reduce disparities, streamline scheduling, and improve care delivery by analyzing electronic health records and care scenarios. This collaborative model demonstrates a scalable framework for addressing access issues across specialty pediatric care domains. 

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