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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Health Policy
  • Behavioral Health Management

Background:

  • Pay for performance (P4P) is a growing strategy to enhance healthcare quality and value in the U.S.
  • The application of P4P in behavioral health remains under-examined.
  • This study systematically investigates P4P programs in mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe pay-for-performance programs in U.S. behavioral health.
  • To analyze the core components and implementation of these programs.
  • To provide recommendations for improving P4P in behavioral health.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey of 109 screening informants identified 24 P4P programs.
  • Semistructured interviews with 28 program representatives assessed core components.
  • Analysis focused on program targets, incentives, data collection, and reporting.

Main Results:

  • Programs targeted behavioral health specialists (13) or primary care providers (11).
  • Depression was the most common condition addressed; financial incentives were often small.
  • Challenges included obtaining valid quality/outcomes data and limited public reporting.

Conclusions:

  • Pay for performance is not a sole solution for improving healthcare quality or controlling costs.
  • Behavioral health P4P programs show promise but require strengthened quality infrastructure.
  • Further efforts are needed to enhance the implementation and impact of P4P in behavioral health.