Business coalition initiatives related to behavioral healthcare purchasing and quality improvement.
Across America there are over 90 employer health coalitions, and their ranks are growing. Their members can be businesses located in a city, a region or a state, while a few encompass employers located in multistate regions. Coalitions may include only private-sector employers, or private- and public-sector employers; some are coalitions between employer purchasers and providers. Following a brief historical overview, this article summarizes the behavioral healthcare initiatives that are currently under way in six business coalitions.
Keller
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Vermont Employers Health Alliance, Burlington, USA.
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