Deborah A. Marshall

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Deborah A. Marshall is a leading health services researcher whose work lies at the intersection of health economics, clinical decision-making, and health technology assessment. Her research focuses on evaluating the cost-effectiveness of emerging medical technologies and surgical interventions, particularly in oncology and chronic disease management. In her most-cited work, she conducted a landmark cost-effectiveness analysis comparing transoral robotic surgery (TORS) to intensity-modulated radiotherapy for early-stage oropharyngeal cancer, demonstrating how high-volume robotic surgery centers could optimize both clinical outcomes and healthcare resource allocation. With over 46 citations on this study alone, Marshall’s work has informed policy discussions around surgical volume thresholds and value-based care. She is recognized for developing rigorous Markov decision models that translate complex clinical trade-offs into actionable economic evidence. Her contributions extend beyond oncology into areas such as rheumatoid arthritis and personalized medicine, where she continues to shape how healthcare systems prioritize interventions. Marshall’s research is essential reading for students and clinicians seeking to understand the financial and ethical dimensions of adopting advanced surgical technologies in an era of constrained healthcare budgets.