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Cost Shifting under Managed Behavioral Health Care

Posted on December 17, 2008 10:16

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Topics: Managed Care | Mental Health | Prescription Drugs | Spending | Substance Abuse | Treatment

This study of the implementation of a managed behavioral health care organization determined that there was no observable shift in treatment cost after implementation.  The study highlights the role of prescription drugs use and cost. 

Zuvekas, S. H., Rupp, A., & Norquist, G. (2007) Cost shifting under managed behavioral health care. Psychiatric Services, 58(1), 100-108.  DOI: 0.1176/appi.ps.58.1.100.  http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/58/1/100exit disclaimer small icon

Authors: Samuel H. Zuvekas, Agnes Rupp, Grayson Norquist


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