Managed behavioral health care: a key component of integrated regional delivery systems.
Managed behavioral health care is a key component of integrated regional delivery systems. Mental health and chemical dependency services are of growing importance in developing insurance programs and establishing health systems. Primary features include full involvement of the medical community, development of a free-standing organization, joint ventures with existing entities, and effective contract negotiations.
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Radius Health System, Garden City, NY, USA.
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