Female surgeons are associated with lower healthcare costs compared to male surgeons for patients undergoing common surgical procedures, according to a population-based study in Ontario, Canada. The study found that patients treated by male surgeons had higher healthcare costs at 30 days, 90 days, and 1 year after surgery compared to those treated by female surgeons. These findings highlight the importance of creating inclusive environments and policies to support women surgeons.
Journal Article by Wallis CJD, Jerath A (…) Satkunasivam R et 15 al. in JAMA Surg