Alexandra Fleary
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Dr. Alexandra Fleary is a health services researcher whose work illuminates critical disparities in surgical care and healthcare economics. Her primary research areas include gynecologic surgery outcomes, healthcare cost variation, and health equity. Dr. Fleary's most impactful contribution is her landmark 2017 study, "Geographic Variance of Cost Associated With Hysterectomy," which has garnered 16 citations and established foundational evidence that the cost of hysterectomy—one of the most common major surgeries for women—varies significantly by geographic region in the United States. Using the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project National Inpatient Sample, she demonstrated that regional differences persist even after controlling for patient and hospital characteristics, revealing systemic inefficiencies and inequities in surgical care delivery. This work has informed policy discussions on value-based care and regional cost standardization. Dr. Fleary's research provides essential data for clinicians, hospital administrators, and policymakers seeking to reduce unwarranted variation in healthcare spending while improving patient outcomes. Her ongoing investigations continue to advance our understanding of how geography shapes access, cost, and quality of women's surgical care.
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- 1Geographic Variance of Cost Associated With Hysterectomy16 citations · 2017