Bor Ditewig

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Bor Ditewig is a health services researcher whose work focuses on the critical intersection of hospital procurement, health technology assessment, and medical device management. His primary research area examines how hospitals in high-income countries make purchasing decisions for high-cost medical devices and equipment—a domain with significant implications for both patient outcomes and healthcare budgets. Ditewig’s major contribution is a comprehensive systematic review that synthesizes the fragmented literature on hospital purchasing processes, procedures, and methods for acquiring expensive medical technologies. His most-cited paper, “Purchasing high-cost medical devices and equipment in hospitals: a systematic review” (2022), has garnered 62 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference for researchers and policymakers seeking to understand and improve procurement practices. This work systematically maps the decision-making landscape, identifying key factors such as cost-effectiveness, clinical evidence, and stakeholder involvement. Ditewig’s research provides a crucial evidence base for hospitals striving to balance innovation with fiscal responsibility, offering practical insights that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical technology acquisition. His scholarship is essential reading for anyone interested in health system sustainability and the rational allocation of resources in hospital settings.