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1Office of Mental Health Services, Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services Division, State of Oregon, USA.
New Directions for Mental Health Services
|April 12, 2000
Summary
Oregon
Area of Science:
- Public health policy
- Mental healthcare systems
Background:
- Oregon's mental health organizations were early adopters of public managed care.
- Transitioning to managed care required balancing public and private sector roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the organizational models developed during Oregon's mental health phase-in.
- To understand the balance between county authority and private expertise in managed care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of organizational structures.
- Case studies of mental health service delivery.
Main Results:
- A variety of organizational models emerged across Oregon.
- Successful integration involved a negotiated balance between public and private entities.
Conclusions:
- The phase-in demonstrated innovative approaches to public mental healthcare.
- Local adaptation was key to developing diverse and effective organizational structures.