High utilization rate offsets efficiencies in pilot military mental healthcare program

Kenkel, P.J.

Modern Healthcare 22(10): 32-33

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0160-7480
PMID: 10116547
Document Number: 404475
Higher than expected utilization has resulted in millions of dollars in unexpected costs in a pilot project designed to fill gaps in mental health services for children of Army families. While the plan has succeeded in paring costs per patient, the overall price tag has called into question the ability of the military to design and operate a managed-care delivery system economically.

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