Measures of success in health care reform: efficiency and recovery

Flaherty points out that the issue of resources has to be noted as the efficiencies of early identification and screening as well as de-institutionalization from hospitals and jails will improve care only if thoughtfully implemented with a true understanding of the nature of addiction and recovery....

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Published in:Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly 2011, Vol.23 (12), p.5
Main Author: Flaherty, Michael T
Format: Newsletterarticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Analysis
Behavioral health care
Economic aspects
Efficiency
Health aspects
Health care industry
Health care reform
Laws, regulations and rules
Quality of care
Substance abuse treatment
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Summary:Flaherty points out that the issue of resources has to be noted as the efficiencies of early identification and screening as well as de-institutionalization from hospitals and jails will improve care only if thoughtfully implemented with a true understanding of the nature of addiction and recovery. In a system already short of resources, these efficiencies will not be sufficient alone to support the needed treatment and recovery support services across the continuum of care and the sheer numbers needing attention for it--at whatever specialty site or generalist home. New payment methodologies must also better align to quality and transformation and will help establish further efficiencies and recovery.
ISSN:1042-1394
1556-7591