A new semiparametric Weibull cure rate model: fitting different behaviors within GAMLSS
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DOI: 10.1080/02664763.2019.1611748
Abstract: ABSTRACT We propose a new semiparametric Weibull cure rate model for fitting nonlinear effects of explanatory variables on the mean, scale and cure rate parameters. The regression model is based on the generalized additive models… read more here.
Keywords: new semiparametric; model; semiparametric weibull; cure rate ... See more keywords
New semiparametric method for predicting high-cost patients.
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DOI: 10.1111/biom.12834
Abstract: Motivated by the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey containing data from individuals' medical providers and employers across the United States, we propose a new semiparametric procedure for predicting whether a patient will incur high medical expenditure.… read more here.
Keywords: medical expenditure; response; future response; method ... See more keywords