Analysis of a capitation plan for the chronically mentally ill.
Overwhelming economic barriers to effective aftercare for the chronically mentally ill under the traditional health insurance model have led to the development of a unique demonstration project. A preliminary analysis of a clinical program developed in response to economic incentives under capitated funding illustrates the importance of case management, community outreach, and financial support for nonmedical costs.
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D002204:Capitation Fee / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005249:Fees and Charges / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000191:economics* / Q000628:therapy; D009518:New York