Question

how does a managed care model of mental health care reduce health care spending?
any thoughts please?

Answer 1

Please don't double-post questions.

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1211130886

Answer 2

That wasn't my intention. Some one who thought they were funny kept sending unprintable replies to everyones' posts and that was why I had to resend my question.

Answer 3

I couldn't find any good information online -- but in general managed health care systems save money by:
* fewer doctor visits
* less expensive and fewer medications
* fewer diagnostic tests
* less access to specialists
* more stringent requirements for emergency care

Answer 4

Thank you.

Answer 5

You're welcome.