Understanding Fees in Mental Health Practice

The theoretical and practical underpinnings of fees charged by mental health service providers are discussed in terms of historical and ethical contexts along with a selective review of published research. Key concepts are explained in the context of how they influence fee setting, discussion of fee...

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Published in:Practice innovations (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2017-09, Vol.2 (3), p.123-135
Main Authors: Koocher, Gerald P, Soibatian, Christina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fee for Service
Human
Mental Health Services
Private Practice
Professional Consultation
Professional Fees
Psychotherapy
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Summary:The theoretical and practical underpinnings of fees charged by mental health service providers are discussed in terms of historical and ethical contexts along with a selective review of published research. Key concepts are explained in the context of how they influence fee setting, discussion of fees with clients, fee disputes, and the influence of third-party payers. Practical considerations for dealing with these issues in the evolving health care system are discussed and recommendations for practice are presented. Clinical Impact Statement The issues and discussion contained in the manuscript will assist clinicians in considering their fee practices from both practical and ethical perspectives. Members of the public reading the manuscript will understand what they should expect from mental health clinicians with respect to fee practices.
ISSN:2377-889X
2377-8903
DOI:10.1037/pri0000048