The value based Logan Wellbeing Program successfully diverts inpatient funding, improving patient and economic outcomes
Author(s)
Crompton, David
Kohleis, Peter
Beauregard, Matthew
Ehrlich, Carolyn
Chester, Polly
Kendall, Elizabeth
Year published
2017
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Achieving high value for patients must become the overarching goal of mental health care delivery, with value defined as the health outcomes achieved per dollar spent. Value is improved through the introduction of integrated, shared practices rather than “focused specialist mental health services” that concentrate on narrow groups of interventions. If value improves, patients, funders and providers can all benefit; total care of the patient and economic sustainability of the mental health system increase. This paper reports on the innovative Logan Beaudesert Wellbeing Program in South East Queensland; accountable for value ...
View more >Achieving high value for patients must become the overarching goal of mental health care delivery, with value defined as the health outcomes achieved per dollar spent. Value is improved through the introduction of integrated, shared practices rather than “focused specialist mental health services” that concentrate on narrow groups of interventions. If value improves, patients, funders and providers can all benefit; total care of the patient and economic sustainability of the mental health system increase. This paper reports on the innovative Logan Beaudesert Wellbeing Program in South East Queensland; accountable for value being shared among service providers for severe and persistent mental health disorders and recurrent inpatient and emergency department admissions.
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View more >Achieving high value for patients must become the overarching goal of mental health care delivery, with value defined as the health outcomes achieved per dollar spent. Value is improved through the introduction of integrated, shared practices rather than “focused specialist mental health services” that concentrate on narrow groups of interventions. If value improves, patients, funders and providers can all benefit; total care of the patient and economic sustainability of the mental health system increase. This paper reports on the innovative Logan Beaudesert Wellbeing Program in South East Queensland; accountable for value being shared among service providers for severe and persistent mental health disorders and recurrent inpatient and emergency department admissions.
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Journal Title
International Journal of Integrated Care
Volume
17
Issue
3
Subject
Nursing
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Health Care Sciences & Services
Health Policy & Services
ill-health prevention