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Lu Han is a health services researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical oncology, health policy, and patient behavior. Her research investigates how patients make high-stakes decisions about where to receive cancer care, particularly for colorectal cancer surgery. In her most-cited study, "Association of Quality and Technology With Patient Mobility for Colorectal Cancer Surgery" (2022, 15 citations), Han examined whether publicly reported hospital quality measures actually influence patient choice. She found that patients are more likely to travel to hospitals with advanced technology and higher surgical volumes, even when local options exist—a finding with direct implications for how quality data are communicated and used. This work contributes to a growing understanding of patient mobility and the real-world impact of transparency initiatives in healthcare. Han’s research is notable for its policy relevance, combining rigorous quantitative methods with a focus on equity and access. Her findings help inform how health systems can better support informed patient decision-making while addressing disparities in cancer care delivery.
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