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Value-managed mental health benefits.

W N Burton1, D J Conti

  • 1First National Bank of Chicago, IL 60670-0006.

Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|March 1, 1991
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This study shows a corporate mental health program effectively manages costs and improves employee care. The proactive approach reduces hospitalizations and disability durations, demonstrating a successful strategy for workplace mental wellness.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Health services management
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Rising demand and costs of mental health care present challenges for corporations.
  • Traditional approaches may involve benefit cuts, potentially compromising employee care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive mental health services program at The First National Bank of Chicago.
  • To assess the program's impact on employee care quality and corporate costs.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative program integrating benefit plan management with primary prevention and early intervention strategies.
  • On-site education, early intervention, referrals to cost-efficient providers, and managed treatment/reentry processes.
  • A 4-year follow-up investigation to analyze program outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Demonstrated management of overall mental health care costs.
  • Significant reduction in inpatient psychiatric hospitalization costs.
  • Reduction in the average length of psychiatric short-term disability episodes for employees.

Conclusions:

  • Assertive management of mental health benefits can provide quality care while controlling costs.
  • The program ensures continuity of care, reducing the likelihood of recurrent disability.
  • This model offers a sustainable approach to corporate mental health services.