Daniel D. Maeng, PhD

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January 11th 2019

Impact of Primary and Specialty Care Integration via Asynchronous Communication

Eric D. Newman, MD Paul F. Simonelli, MD, PhD Shelly M. Vezendy, BS Chelsea M. Cedeno, BS Daniel D. Maeng, PhD

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.

February 29th 2016

Value of Primary Care Diabetes Management: Long-Term Cost Impacts

Daniel D. Maeng, PhD Xiaowei Yan, PhD Thomas R. Graf, MD Glenn D. Steele Jr, MD, PhD

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.

February 16th 2016

The Value of Value-Based Insurance Design: Savings From Eliminating Drug Co-Payments

Daniel D. Maeng, PhD James M. Pitcavage, MSPH Susan R. Snyder, PhD Duane E. Davis, MD

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.

March 16th 2012

Reducing Long-Term Cost by Transforming Primary Care: Evidence From Geisinger's Medical Home Model

Daniel D. Maeng, PhD Jove Graham, PhD Thomas R. Graf, MD Joshua N. Liberman, PhD Nicholas B. Dermes, BS Janet Tomcavage, RN, MSN Duane E. Davis, MD Frederick J. Bloom Jr, MD, MMM Glenn D. Steele Jr, MD, PhD

ProvenHealth Navigator, Geisinger's version of advanced patient-centered medical homes, is associated with significant savings in total cost of care over time.