National Psychiatric Alliance is Formed
OPEN MINDS The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry News Seventeen not-for-profit psychiatric health care systems representing 20 hospitals have united to form the National Psychiatric Alliance (NPA). We have joined forces to increase our competitiveness in the national, regional and local markets, said Ron Stuursma, NPAs Chairman. NPA will focus on three objectives: assisting member hospitals abilities to contract with managed care firms and employer groups; developing marketing and communications programs to facilitate increased referrals; and aiding member hospitals in the development of strategic information systems to track patient utilization and treatment outcomes. To . . .