Whole-person care
All medical needs managed
Destination medicine: Better outcomes
Concierge, cost-effective healthcare for your employees
DISCOVER DESTINATION MEDICINE WITH GEISINGER
Exceptional care, closer than you think at our Centers of Excellence
Geisinger’s Destination Medicine Centers of Excellence (COE)1 offer a next-generation, cost-effective solution for employers seeking high-quality surgical and specialty care. This innovative program brings together Geisinger’s nationally recognized clinical expertise and health plan coordination to deliver bundled, concierge-style care for complex procedures — now available to local employer groups.
What is destination medicine?
Destination medicine refers to patients traveling — often to another region — to receive care at Centers of Excellence. Unlike traditional medical tourism, this model is employer-sponsored and prioritizes quality, outcomes and value. Patients benefit from coordinated, multidisciplinary care. Employers gain predictable costs and improved health outcomes.
Geisinger’s Destination Medicine/COE Program Includes:
- Bariatric surgeries
- Cardiac care
- Elective spine surgeries
- Hip replacements
- Knee replacements
With Geisinger, patients receive seamless care delivery — from pre-op to recovery — with a focus on clinical excellence, patient safety and concierge-level support.
Member benefits: Concierge-style care, every step of the way
From travel to recovery, our care team supports patients throughout their healthcare journey. We take care of everything so members can focus on healing.
- Personal touch: From travel to recovery, a seamless experience
- Nurse navigator: Personalized care coordination
- Caregiver support: Travel expenses fully covered
- Improved outcomes: Readmission rates dropped by 62%2
- Top-tier care: Elite physicians and hospitals
- Hospital stays: Reduced from 3 days to 2.4 days2
Why employers choose Geisinger’s Destination Medicine
Fortune 100 companies choose Geisinger Destination Medicine COE.
Bundled-cost model
Predictable, transparent pricing helps control expenses
Top-tier providers
Elite surgeons and facilities
Flexible care options
In-person and virtual care to minimize disruption
Care closer to home
Local options reduce travel needs
Travel support
Covered travel for patients and caregivers
Nearly half of patients referred to us for surgery were able to avoid it and achieve the desired outcome via conservative treatments.
Jonathan R. Slotkin, MD
Director of Spine Surgery
Results by the numbers
Hospitals designated as Centers of Excellence routinely have better patient outcomes2. Often, their skilled providers refine a patient’s diagnosis and conclude they need more conservative care, like physical therapy. Here’s examples of results comparing Centers of Excellence to other hospitals:
Elective spine surgery
- 95% fewer readmissions
- 20% faster return to work
- $11k average employee savings compared to typical spine surgery
Hip and knee replacement
- 70% fewer readmissions
- 32% shorter hospital stays
- 1.5 weeks faster return to work
Bariatric surgery
- 54% lower employer medical costs
- 73% lower pharmacy costs
Cardiac surgery
- Better outcomes
Offer your employees the best
Explore your options with Geisinger Destination Medicine
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1 Geisinger’s Destination Medicine/COE program is a Geisinger Clinical Enterprise product administered by Geisinger Health Plan, with medical services provided by Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Clinic.
Not available in all counties. Available for select plan types.
2Source: Slotkin JR, Ross OA, Coleman MR, Ryu J. Why GE, Boeing, Lowe’s, and Walmart are directly buying healthcare for employees. June 2017. Harvard Business Review site. https://hbr.org/2017/06/why-ge-boeing-lowes-and-walmart-are-directly-buying-health-care-for-employees.