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Contracting for Outpatient Mental Health Services: Effects on Services Use, Quality, and Costs

Posted on November 22, 2010 14:54

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Topics: Cost-effectiveness | Mental Health | Providers | Quality | Spending | State Data

This study published by The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics examines the cost and benefits of contracting for outpatient mental health services by comparing contracted and in-house services as facilitated by San Diego County. Though overall costs were reduced, there was some data that demonstrated a decreased quality of the services.

Gilmer, T. (2010). Contracting for outpatient mental health services: effects on services use, quality, and costs. Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics, 13(2): 121-126. http://www.icmpe.org/test1/journal/journal.htmexit disclaimer small icon

Author: Todd Gilmer


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