Darlene Veruttipong
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Darlene Veruttipong is a health services researcher whose work focuses on the economic evaluation of cancer care, particularly through the innovative application of time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC). Her major contribution lies in bringing unprecedented financial transparency to oncology treatment decisions. In her landmark 2015 study, which has garnered 144 citations, Veruttipong and her colleagues meticulously mapped the full care cycle for localized, low-risk prostate cancer—from initial consultation through active surveillance, surgery, and radiation. By applying TDABC, she revealed the true, often hidden, short- and long-term costs of each treatment pathway, empowering clinicians and patients to make more informed, value-based decisions. This work has been instrumental in shifting the conversation from mere clinical outcomes to the broader economic sustainability of cancer care. Her research serves as a critical resource for healthcare administrators, policymakers, and clinicians seeking to optimize resource allocation without compromising patient outcomes. Veruttipong’s rigorous, patient-centered approach continues to influence how cost-effectiveness is measured in modern oncology.
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