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Springer Evaluating Managed Mental Health Services The Fort Bragg Experiment 1st Editon 2004 Softbound by Leonard Bickman, C.S. Breda, E.M. Foster, P.R. Guthrie, C.A. Heflinger, E.W. Lambert, Wm.T. Summerfelt
Based on a five-year evaluation of an $80 million U.S. Army demonstration program, this first-of-its kind study explores the cost effectiveness of a managed care model of service delivery for children and adolescents with mental health and substance addiction problems. Contributions report on the quality, cost, and clinical outcome and raise critical questions about the effectiveness of mental health services and their delivery in community settings. Chapters describe new approaches to measurement and provide analyses assisting future research on managed care. 1. Introduction.- 2. Methods.- 3. Description of the Evaluation Sample.- 4. Access and the Intake and Assessment Process.- 5. The Treatment Process and Service Utilization.- 6. Mental Health Outcomes.- 7. Cost Outcomes.- 8. Discussion and Implications.- References.