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A psychiatric day hospital program in an HMO.
D D'Agostino1, J McCabe, B Sclar
1Harvard Community Health Plan, Boston, MA, USA.
HMO Practice
|May 8, 1995
Summary
A model Psychiatric Day Hospital program within an HMO improved clinical care quality. This program demonstrates success and is well-suited for HMOs needing comprehensive adult psychiatric services.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Healthcare Management
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Describes a model Psychiatric Day Hospital program implemented within a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).
- Explains the program's role within the broader spectrum of adult psychiatric services offered by the organization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a model Psychiatric Day Hospital program developed within an HMO.
- To discuss the program's integration and function within existing psychiatric services.
- To highlight the program's positive impact on clinical care quality.
Main Methods:
- Program development and implementation within an HMO setting.
- Analysis of the program's functional integration into adult psychiatric services.
- Evaluation of clinical care quality enhancement.
Main Results:
- The Psychiatric Day Hospital program has demonstrably enhanced the quality of clinical care provided.
- Three distinct measurements confirm the program's successful outcomes.
- The program's structure and function are highly compatible with HMO operational needs.
Conclusions:
- The developed Psychiatric Day Hospital program is a successful model for enhancing psychiatric care within an HMO.
- The program's success is evidenced by measurable improvements in clinical care quality.
- Such programs are ideally suited to meet the specific needs of Health Maintenance Organizations.