Newsletter Articles | January 1, 2001
A Combination Of Forces To Change The Face Of Behavioral Health And Social Services In 2001: The Synergistic Effects Of Policy, Technology, And Finance Reach The Front Line
OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
Industry Analysis
The year 2000 witnessed significant industry activity in the behavioral health and social service field. In the provider arena, the big news was the dismantling of Charter Behavioral Health Systems, although most of the facilities themselves continue to operate as free-standing hospitals. On the managed care side, the top three managed behavioral health organizations - Magellan, United Behavioral Health, and ValueOptions - now manage a total of almost one hundred million lives between them. However, in spite of their growth . . .