Dustin D. French
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Dustin D. French is a leading health economist and outcomes researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of health technology assessment, surgical innovation, and health equity. His research primarily focuses on evaluating the cost-effectiveness and real-world value of advanced medical technologies, particularly in the fields of spinal cord injury rehabilitation and robotic surgery. In a landmark 2023 study, French conducted one of the first cost-effectiveness analyses of overground robotic training versus conventional therapy for spinal cord injury, providing essential economic evidence for rehabilitation decision-making. His work has garnered significant attention, with his most-cited papers accumulating over 37 citations. French has also made pivotal contributions to understanding disparities in surgical care, notably demonstrating through National Cancer Database analysis that access to robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is unevenly distributed, with significant implications for perioperative outcomes and health equity. By rigorously quantifying both the clinical benefits and the economic and social costs of emerging technologies, French provides the evidence base needed to ensure that innovation translates into accessible, equitable, and sustainable improvements in patient care.
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