Newsletter Articles | August 31, 2009
The Business of Consumer-Run Organizations: Licensure, Accreditation, & Payment for Consumer-Run Services
OPEN MINDS The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
Tracking the Consumer Revolution
The business of operating consumer-run organizations (CROs) creates serious questions among traditional behavioral health provider organizations, consumers, and consumer family members alike. Are consumer-run programs or organizations legitimate? Do they have rules? Are they accountable? Who provides accreditation or licensure to the program, organization, or staff? If you have asked yourself these questions, you are not alone. Running the business side of any organization is critical to ensuring organizational longevity, the missions success, consumer . . .