Posted on June 16, 2009 14:08
Topics: Children | Managed Care | Mental Health | Rates/Reimbursement/Cost | SAMHSA
Post Type: report
This 2001 study uses claims data to examine treatment for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) under managed behavioral health organization (MBHO) care-outs. The study found that, after controlling for severity indicators, costs were significantly lower for patients being treated by just a psychiatrist than for patients seeing both a psychiatrist and therapist, raising the possibility that attempts to save money by “splitting treatment” may not be cost-effective.
The full study is available from SAMHSA here: http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/ManagedCare/stein.pdf
Citation: Stein, B. & Orlando, M. ADHD treatment in behavioral health carve-out: medications, providers, and service utilization. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 28(1), 30-41.
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