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01.11.2009 | Original Paper

Integrated Employee Assistance Program/Managed Behavioral Health Care Benefits: Relationship with Access and Client Characteristics

verfasst von: Elizabeth S. Levy Merrick, Dominic Hodgkin, Constance M. Horgan, Deirdre Hiatt, Bernard McCann, Vanessa Azzone, Galina Zolotusky, Grant Ritter, Sharon Reif, Thomas G. McGuire

Erschienen in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Ausgabe 6/2009

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Abstract

This study examined service user characteristics and determinants of access for enrollees in integrated EAP/behavioral health versus standard managed behavioral health care plans. A national managed behavioral health care organization’s claims data from 2004 were used. Integrated plan service users were more likely to be employees rather than dependents, and to be diagnosed with adjustment disorder. Logistic regression analyses found greater likelihood in integrated plans of accessing behavioral health services (OR 1.20, CI 1.17–1.24), and substance abuse services specifically (OR 1.23, CI 1.06–1.43). Results are consistent with the concept that EAP benefits may increase access and address problems earlier.

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Titel: Integrated Employee Assistance Program/Managed Behavioral Health Care Benefits: Relationship with Access and Client Characteristics
verfasst von: Elizabeth S. Levy Merrick
Dominic Hodgkin
Constance M. Horgan
Deirdre Hiatt
Bernard McCann
Vanessa Azzone
Galina Zolotusky
Grant Ritter
Sharon Reif
Thomas G. McGuire
Publikationsdatum: 01.11.2009
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Ausgabe 6/2009
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-009-0232-0

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