Research Grants

Funding For:

Variations in Patient Experience with Tiered Physician Networks

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Recipient:

Anna Sinaiko, Harvard University

Grant Period:

Jan 01, 2014 - Mar 31, 2015

AMOUNT:

$54,885.00

Summary of the Project:

This NIHCM-funded study used data from the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission to investigate whether patient choice of physician under tiered networks varies according to demographic characteristics, health status, physician specialty or type of care being sought. Results are expected to inform the design of tiered networks so they are most effective at directing patients to high-value providers.


Media Coverage

June 17, 2016

"Variations in Patient Response to Tiered Physician Networks"

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Author: Sinaiko AD, The American Journal of Managed Care