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.