Hidden benefits of managed care
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Clinical psychologists should welcome the opportunities available in working for managed care organizations since these may enhance the quality of their practice. Managed care firms provide their clinicians with the latest in scientific literature to ensure that their knowledge is updated and advocate effective methods such as the Global Assessment Functioning Scale. They also allow clinicians to interact more regularly with other mental health professionals as part of consultations with managed care managers. Lastly, they provide supervision on career advancement and in cases of clinician practice in isolated locations.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 1995
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Managed care policies rely on inadequate science
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Managed care organizations (MCO) are taking advantage of the current managed care policies by providing limited mental health care services done by less-qualified psychotherapists. MCOs justify their practices by citing efficacy research that substantiates brief, simple and inexpensive therapy. However, a study by 'Consumer Reports' published in Nov. 1995 shows that 95% of patients treated with long term therapy recovered from their illness, compared to only 65% of patients treated with brief therapy. The government should reevaluate its policies on unscientific services provided by MCOs.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 1998
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An examination of doctoral-level psychotherapy training in light of the proliferation of managed care
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A survey was conducted to evaluate the effect of the growing trend in managed care on graduate programs in psychology. Participants in the study included chairpersons of clinical, counseling and school psychology programs accredited by the American Psychological Assn. These respondents were selected to assess the changes that are being made in the psychology graduate programs as well as in the students' exposure to psychotherapy modalities. The results of the survey are discussed.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 1998
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