Ritu Gupta
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Ritu Gupta is a health systems and procurement specialist whose research focuses on the intersection of life cycle costing, medical technology assessment, and public health infrastructure in developing economies. Her most-cited work, "Impact of Life Cycle Costing in Procurement of Robotic Track-Based Central Laboratory at Apex Medical Institute in India" (2023), provides a groundbreaking analysis of how total cost of ownership—not just upfront purchase price—can transform procurement decisions for high-cost diagnostic equipment. By applying life cycle costing to a robotic track-based central laboratory at a premier Indian medical institute, Gupta demonstrates that strategic, long-term financial planning can overcome major barriers to acquiring advanced medical technologies in resource-constrained settings. Her research offers a replicable framework for policymakers and hospital administrators, showing that sustainable procurement requires accounting for planning, acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal costs. Though early in her citation impact, Gupta's work is already influencing conversations about cost-effective healthcare modernization in India. Her contributions are particularly vital for students and researchers interested in health economics, medical device management, and bridging the technology gap between developed and developing nations through fiscally responsible innovation.
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