Evaluating Managed Mental Health Services: The Fort Bragg Experiment

by Leonard Bickman, C.S. Breda, E.M. Foster, P.R. Guthrie, C.A. Heflinger

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306484377
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	05/31/2004
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

A description of the five-year evaluation process for the Fort Bragg Child and Adolescent Mental Health Demonstration Project, an $80 million demonstration funded by the Army and the National Institute of Mental Health. Examines the cost and effectiveness of the program in areas such as access, the intake and assessment process, treatment and service utilization, and mental health outcomes. Of interest to professionals in community psychology, public health, economics, and hospital administration. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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