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Published on: April 23, 2014
System effects of the Kansas Mental Health Reform Act of 1991
R H Lee1, R Chamberlain, C Rapp
1University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dept. of Health Policy and Management, Kansas City 66160, USA. rlee2@kumc.edu
Abstract:
This paper analyzes the impact of the Kansas Mental Health Reform Act on client outcomes. The Act is of general interest because it reflects a trial of greater accountability without major changes in financial incentives. It made Community Mental Health Centers [CMHCs] gatekeepers that were accountable for services for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. The Act sought reductions in hospitalizations rates, expanded use of community support services, and increased independent living. The structure of the Act and Client Status Reports allow rigorous examination of these outcomes. The number of clients served increased significantly. Even though hospital days fell by 23%, there is no clear evidence that the Act itself reduced hospital days per client. The proportion of community support program clients residing independently rose significantly; the proportion participating meaningfully in the labor market fell. The goals of the Act were realized overall, but the performance of CMHCs varied considerably.
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