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Managing Medicaid Behavioral Health Care: Findings of a National Survey in the Year 2000.

Posted on December 17, 2008 10:15

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Topics: Managed Care | Medicaid | Mental Health | Rates/Reimbursement | State Data | Substance Abuse

This article demonstrates that by 2000 many Medicaid behavioral health clients were served by HMO-type arrangements.  The authors highlight certain benefits of capitated health plans but note that they may adversely affect certain vulnerable populations.  In addition, the article presents data for state, health plan, and waiver program levels where available. 

Ridgely, M. S., & Maglione, M. A. (2006). Managing Medicaid behavioral health care: Findings of a national survey in the year 2000. Psychiatric Services, 57(7): 1000-6. DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.57.7.1000. http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/57/7/1000exit disclaimer small icon

Authors: M. Susan Ridgely, Margaret A. Maglione

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