Ron Weitzman

Specializes in information systems in intricate production environments, and in medical information systems. Dr. Weitzman has vast experience in implementing computerized solutions in the fields of production management, performance measurement, the formation of organizational measurement systems, and creation of decision making support systems in real-time. He also specializes in developing big organizational databases and building systems for data retrieval in multi-user environments. In addition, Dr. Weitzman lectures on topics such as database design and development, computer simulation, development of internet-based systems, performance research, and quality management.

List of courses

• Analysis And Design
• Business Intelligence
• Decision Support Systems

Research Interests:

Computerized Knowledge Management in complex environments, real time performance measures, real-time decision making

Education

• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - Ph.D, Medical informatics\Information systems\Industrial Engineering 2004 - 2009
• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - M.Sc, Industrial Engineering Information systems 1997 - 2000
• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - B.Sc, Industrial Engineering Information systems 1988 - 1991

Representative Publications:

• Jotkowitz A.B., G. Rabinowitz, A. Raskin-Segal, R. Weitzman, L. Epstein, and A. Porat, 2006, “Do patients with Diabetes and low socioeconomic status receive less care and have worse outcomes? A National Study,” The American Journal of Medicine, Vol. 119, No. 8, pp. 665-669. (IF=4.466).
• Jotkowitz A. B., V. Novack, G. Rabinowitz, A. Raskin Segal, R. Weitzman, A. Porat, 2008, "A National Study on Lipid Management," European Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol. 19, No. 5, pp. 356-61. (IF=1.385).
• Dreiher, J., Ginsberg, G., Rabinowitz, G., Raskin-Segal, A., Weitzman, R., Porath A., May 2009. Estimation of mortality savings due to a national program for diabetes care, European Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 307-312. (IF=1.385).
• Weitzman R.; Rabinowitz G. "Sensitivity of 'Push' and 'Pull' strategies to information updating rate" International Journal of Production Research, Volume 41, Number 9, June 15, 2003, pp. 2057-2074(18). (IF=2.623)