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Continuous psychotherapy within an HMO.

M J Bennett, M J Wisneski

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study details a long-term psychotherapy program in a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). The plan successfully manages costs and patient needs through adaptable treatment, with only 1-2% requiring continuous long-term therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Psychiatry
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) are increasingly incorporating mental health services.
    • The demand for long-term psychotherapy presents challenges for cost and utilization management within HMOs.
    • Previous models often relied on restrictive benefit structures to control costs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the development and operational model of a long-term psychotherapy program within the Harvard Community Health Plan.
    • To evaluate the strategies used for planning, implementation, and monitoring of extended psychotherapy services.
    • To assess the effectiveness of provider-led adaptation of treatment methods in managing utilization and cost.

    Main Methods:

    • Programmatic description of the long-term psychotherapy initiative.

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  • Analysis of treatment service development, including exploratory and supportive modalities.
  • Examination of cost and utilization control mechanisms focused on provider adaptability.
  • Monitoring of patient outcomes and service utilization rates.

    • Main Results:

    • The program successfully integrated a broad range of extended treatment services, enhancing both exploratory and short-term methods.
    • Cost and utilization were effectively managed by the provider group's flexibility in adapting treatment to patient needs.
    • Despite comprehensive coverage for chronic conditions, only 1%-2% of patients required continuous long-term psychotherapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Provider adaptability in treatment methods is a key factor in managing long-term psychotherapy utilization and costs within an HMO.
    • A flexible, patient-centered approach can accommodate diverse mental health needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
    • The Harvard Community Health Plan model demonstrates a successful integration of comprehensive mental health care within a managed care setting.