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ANDREW YOUNG SCHOOL OF POLICY STUDIES, GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
and
THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY, GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Under the provisions of the regulations for the degree
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC POLICY
on Friday, April 24, 2015, at 1 P.M.
in Room 507 AYSPS Building, 14 Marietta Street
will be held the
DISSERTATION PROPOSAL DEFENSE
FOR
Karen Cheung
The dissertation topic is:
Evaluating the design, implementation, and impact of bundled payments in a public health setting
Abstract: This research will evaluate the design, implementation, and impact of Colorado’s bundled payment system in reimbursing for services of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Using a comparative case study with a quantitative component, this research will examine the quality and cost of breast and cervical cancer screening services of three different provider payment models: bundled payment, capitation, and fee-for-service.
The Examiners are:
Dr. John C. Thomas
Dr. Gregory B. Lewis
Dr. Karen J. Minyard
Dr. Juan D. Rogers
Dr. Angela B. Synder
Faculty and doctoral students may wish to attend this examination.
