The Importance Of Coordinating Data In Behavioral Health Under A Value-Based Model

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What does "value" mean in the context of behavioral health?
U.S. health care is in the midst of a transition from fee-for-service payment to a “value-based” model. Under the fee-for-service model, providers are paid for services rendered and there is little or no incentive to coordinate care with other providers. This is a great concern in behavioral health, where many patients experience co-occurring disorders, such as bipolar disorder and diabetes, or depression and alcoholism. This patient population carries higher health costs . . .