HealthPayerIntelligence (12/6, Bailey) reports new research indicates that “one or more outpatient behavioral health treatment (OPBHT) visits was associated with lower healthcare costs among patients with newly diagnosed behavioral health conditions.” Researchers “analyzed commercial insurance claims data from individuals newly diagnosed with one or more behavioral health conditions between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2018, to determine if those who received OPBHT incurred lower medical and pharmacy costs” and “found that having one or more OPBHT visits was associated with lower medical and pharmacy costs during 15- and 27-month follow-up periods.” The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
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— “Behavioral Health Treatment was Associated with Lower Healthcare Costs ” Victoria Bailey, HealthPayerIntelligence, December 6, 2022