Gianna Dingillo
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Dr. Gianna Dingillo is a health services researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of health policy and surgical oncology. Her primary research investigates how large-scale healthcare reforms, particularly the Affordable Care Act (ACA), directly impact the delivery of advanced cancer care. Her most cited study, "Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansion is Associated With Increased Utilization of Minimally Invasive Lung Resection for Early Stage Lung Cancer" (2022, 9 citations), is a landmark contribution. It was the first to demonstrate a clear, causal link between state-level Medicaid expansion and a significant increase in the use of minimally invasive lung resection (MILR) for early-stage lung cancer. This finding is crucial, as MILR is a superior, guideline-recommended procedure that is historically underutilized, especially among vulnerable populations. By showing that expanding insurance coverage can directly shift clinical practice toward higher-quality, less invasive surgery, Dr. Dingillo’s work provides powerful, evidence-based support for health policy as a tool for improving surgical equity and patient outcomes. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in the tangible effects of policy on surgical care.
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