The Journal of Health and Human Services Administration published a study examining how governments and non-profits negotiate the cost of service delivery, especially for individuals with developmental disabilities and severe mental illnesses.  The authors examine the cost component of transferring such services to community-based settings, as such research had not been conducted on costs.

Walker, M.A. and Osterhaus, J.E.  (2010).  Medicaid fee for service reimbursement and the delivery of human services for individuals with developmental disabilities or severe mental illness: negotiating cost.  Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, 32(4): 380-404.   

Authors: M.A. Walker and J.E. Osterhaus