Megan Hunt

Johns Hopkins University

Papers

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Total Citations

5

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About

Dr. Megan Hunt is a health services researcher whose work focuses on identifying cost drivers and improving value in gynecologic surgery. Her research centers on the intersection of patient characteristics, perioperative processes, and hospital systems, with a particular emphasis on benign hysterectomy. In her highly cited 2022 study, "Cost drivers for benign hysterectomy within a health care system," she conducted a rigorous retrospective cohort analysis across five academic and community hospitals, revealing how patient factors, surgical approach, and hospital-level variables collectively influence total charges. This work has garnered 5 citations and provides actionable insights for reducing healthcare expenditures without compromising quality. Dr. Hunt’s contributions are notable for bridging clinical practice and health policy, offering evidence that can guide surgical decision-making and resource allocation. Her findings are especially relevant for researchers and clinicians aiming to optimize outcomes in women’s health while controlling costs in integrated healthcare systems.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Cost drivers for benign hysterectomy within a health care system: Influence of patient, perioperative, and hospital factors
5 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: Johns Hopkins University

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