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Assessing administrative costs of mental health and substance abuse services.

Posted on December 17, 2008 10:27

Topics: Mental Health | Rates/Reimbursement/Cost | Substance Use

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This article presents a model for evaluating administrative spending in behavioral health treatment programs.  Among other results, the authors find that relatively small improvements in administrative efficiency yield substantial savings. 

Broyles, R. W., Narine, L., & Robertson, M. J. (2004). Assessing administrative costs of mental health and substance abuse services. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 31(5), 393-408. DOI: 10.1023/B:APIH.0000034416.45790.a3. http://www.springerlink.com/content/n0341256351k6561/

Authors: Robert W. Broyles, Lutchmie Narine, Madeline J. Robertson.


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