Health Economics
The economic impact of obstetric and gynecologic conditions is substantial. Childbirth is the most common reason for hospital admission in the United States and many gynecologic conditions, or conditions that disproportionately affect women, are prevalent and associated with high treatment costs. However, rigorous economic evaluations of obstetric and gynecologic conditions are sparse. With growing concerns about rising health care costs and limited resources, cost-effectiveness and health economics research is instrumental for identifying more efficient approaches to care while preserving quality and patient safety.
Applying rigorous economic analytical, modeling, and simulation techniques, faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology have completed multiple studies assessing various health interventions and treatment strategies to address pressing clinical questions. Specific studies have evaluated the cost implications of various perinatal conditions and gynecologic procedures, evaluated the factors influencing cancer care utilization and costs, developed comparative simulation models for uterine cancer care, developed cost-effectiveness models to optimize ovarian cancer care, and more.