Healthcare Utilization by Glaucoma Patients in a Team Care Model

Gena M. Damento, Nelson S. Winkler, David O. Hodge, Sunil S. Khanna, Cheryl L. Khanna

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Abstract

Purpose: To determine the effect of a glaucoma team care model on resource utilization and efficiency in glaucoma management. Methods: Retrospective cohort study of 358 patients diagnosed and treated for glaucoma. Analysis included number of patient visits, diagnostic tests, and glaucoma procedures performed before (2005–2007) and after (2008–2010) implementation of a team care model in 2008. Patients not involved in the model served as controls. Results: Number of patient visits did not change significantly after model implementation (p > .05). Diagnostic tests significantly increased in comprehensive ophthalmologist and glaucoma subspecialist groups 25 months after diagnosis (p = .03 and p = .001). Procedures increased for glaucoma subspecialists but was not statistically significant (p = .06). Optometrists used billing codes with significantly lower reimbursement than other providers (p < .001). Conclusions: Team care model had neutral effect on patient visits and increased testing. Continued evaluation of this model is required to determine its effect on disease progression and outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)829-837
Number of pages9
JournalSeminars in Ophthalmology
Volume33
Issue number7-8
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 17 2018

Keywords

  • Glaucoma
  • collaborative care
  • resource utilization
  • shared care
  • treatment model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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