About The Study: This analysis that included 1.1 million patients found lower 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year health care costs for patients treated by female surgeons compared with those treated by male surgeons. These data further underscore the importance of creating inclusive policies and environments supportive of women surgeons to improve recruitment and retention of a more diverse and representative workforce.
Authors: Christopher J. D. Wallis, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Toronto, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2023.6031)
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