Megan Kay
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Dr. Megan Kay is a health policy and surgical outcomes researcher whose work examines the intersection of innovation, cost, and patient access in thoracic surgery. Her research focuses on the economic and ethical dimensions of adopting advanced surgical technologies, particularly robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RTS), within publicly funded healthcare systems. In her most-cited study, “Robotic thoracic surgery in Canada: Are patients willing to pay out of pocket?” (2022), Dr. Kay investigates patient willingness to cover the high costs of RTS—costs not reimbursed by the Canadian government—when access is otherwise limited to research or philanthropic support. This work highlights critical tensions between technological advancement and equitable care, contributing to debates on healthcare funding models. With 2 citations, this paper has informed discussions among policymakers and surgeons about sustainable innovation. Dr. Kay’s scholarship is notable for centering patient perspectives in cost-access analyses, offering a human-centered lens on surgical economics. Her contributions are especially valuable for researchers and students interested in health policy, surgical ethics, and the real-world implications of medical technology adoption.
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