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Episodes of mental health and substance abuse treatment under a managed behavioral health care carve-out.

Posted on December 17, 2008 10:29

Topics: Managed Care | Mental Health | Outcomes | Rates/Reimbursement/Cost | Substance Use

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This study of Massachusetts state employees found that managed behavioral health care carve outs were associated with lower per-episode treatment costs and increased utilization of outpatient care for individuals with mental health conditions. 

Huskamp, H. A. (1999).  Episodes of mental health and substance abuse treatment under a managed behavioral health care carve-out. Inquiry, 36(2), 147-61. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9856616

Authors: Haiden A. Huskamp.

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