Inpatient/Residential Mental Health Services 41% of Total in 2001: Hospitalization Component Drops From 1991 but Is Most Expensive Component

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

Industry Statistics

In 2001, the United States spent 41% of all mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) dollars on inpatient and residential care. Although inpatient utilization has been declining over the past decade, hospitalization costs continue to be the most expensive component of MHSA funding.

The United States spent $45,402 million on inpatient and residential care equating to 41% of the total MHSA budget. The inpatient expenditure for MHSA totaled $24,377 million while residential expenditures followed close . . .