Impact of Primary and Specialty Care Integration via Asynchronous Communication
Geisinger’s Ask-a-Doc program, which enables direct asynchronous communication between primary and specialty care, was associated with lower healthcare utilization and cost, implying more efficient care.
Value of Primary Care Diabetes Management: Long-Term Cost Impacts
Geisinger's all-or-none diabetes bundled system of care implemented in routine primary care settings was associated with sustained long-term total cost savings.
The Value of Value-Based Insurance Design: Savings From Eliminating Drug Co-Payments
Geisinger Health System’s $0 co-pay drug program for its chronically ill employee population is associated with positive cost savings and a 5-year return-on-investment of approximately 1.8.
Reducing Long-Term Cost by Transforming Primary Care: Evidence From Geisinger's Medical Home Model
ProvenHealth Navigator, Geisinger's version of advanced patient-centered medical homes, is associated with significant savings in total cost of care over time.
