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Costs of Implementing a Computerized Prescription System in a Public Mental Health Agency

Posted on December 15, 2008 16:15

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Topics: Cost-effectiveness | Mental Health | Prescription Drugs | Spending | State Data

This article analyzes the cost of implementing a computerized prescription drug system within an existing IT system in a non-profit mental health agency.   The authors argue that the technological costs are not prohibitive for use in public mental health agencies. 

Kuno, E., Hadley, T. R., & Rothbard, A. B. (2007). Costs of implementing a computerized prescription system in a public mental health agency. Psychiatric Services, 58(10), 1351-1354. DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.58.10.1351. http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/58/10/1351exit disclaimer small icon

Authors: Eri Kuno, Trevor R. Hadley, Aileen B. Rothbard


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