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Analysis of a managed psychiatric disability program.

J McCulloch1, R J Ozminkowski, B Cuffel

  • 1Research and Evaluation, United Behavioral Health, 425 Market Street, 27th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA. joyce_mcculloch@uhc.com

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|March 3, 2001
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This case study shows that a managed behavioral health care program reduced psychiatric disability duration by 23%. The program improved patient and provider satisfaction, demonstrating potential cost savings for employers.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Occupational Health
  • Mental Health Services

Background:

  • The financial burden of mental illness on employers is significant.
  • Fragmented healthcare services hinder effective reduction of psychiatric disability costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a managed behavioral health care program's impact on psychiatric disability in a telecommunications company.
  • To assess the program's effect on disability duration and stakeholder satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • A case study approach was employed.
  • A managed behavioral health care organization managed psychiatric disability for a telecommunications company.
  • A comparison was made with a non-random cohort not managed under the pilot program.

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Main Results:

  • The managed program reduced disability duration by 23% (17.1 days) compared to the control group.
  • Patient and provider satisfaction with the program was high.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated management by a behavioral health care organization can effectively reduce psychiatric disability costs.
  • Coordination of healthcare services presents challenges but offers significant potential benefits.