The next generation of managed mental health care

The rise in mental health claims and the tremendous expansion of psychiatric facilities and services have put payers and providers alike on the defensive. Payers cut benefits, while providers rush to justify even clearly needed care. The venturesome in both camps will be intrigued by General Telephone of California's comprehensive, managed mental health care program, combining the PPO concept with provider risk and strong case management, as described by the authors, Vice Presidents of Preferred Health Care, Ltd.