Life Interrupted
June 1, 1998 | Program Result
During 1996 and 1997, staff at the Treatment Research Institute conducted a literature review of research on managed behavioral health care for the treatment of substance abuse and mental illness.
Behavioral Disorders/Mental Illness
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How Do Doctors Decide What Care is Necessary for Mental Health Problems?
November 1, 1996 | Program Result
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care documented the implicit criteria used to determine "medical necessity" related to mental health, and the influences of financial incentives and organizational arrangements on medical necessity decisions.
Unintended Impacts of a Medicaid Prior Authorization Policy on Access to Medications for Bipolar Illness
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article examines the effects of a prior authorization policy put into effect by Maine Medicaid to control the cost of psychotropic medications. Little is known about whether such prior authorizations have unintended consequences on treatment for mental illness.
Portland, Oregon Makes the Case for Case Management of Adolescents' Health Needs
October 1, 1997 | Program Result
CMY works with adolescents ages 11 to 17 who have mental health problems. These are high-risk youth who otherwise would "fall between the cracks" of the health and social service system.
Evaluation of HMO-School Partnerships to Improve Children's Health Shows Some Improvement
October 1, 2002 | Program Result
From 1999 to 2001, researchers at Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Kaiser Foundation Research Institute evaluated two projects that were part of the Kaiser Permanente Cares for Kids Demonstration Projects.
Harvard-Based Center Explores Behavioral Health and Managed Care
March 1, 2007 | Program Result
From 1996 to 1999, staff at Harvard Medical School established the Managed Care Industry Center at Harvard University.