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1Department of Psychology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota 57069, USA. moliver@usd.edu
Abstract:
States have aggressively pursued privatizing the management of Medicaid-funded mental health services. Although privatized managed care addresses many concerns, it brings several challenges. This article evaluates the impact of privatization on Medicaid-funded mental health services and highlights several contracting issues that should be considered to ensure high-quality mental health care.
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