Having one or more Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment visits was associated with lower medical & pharmacy costs during 15 & 27-month follow-up periods
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These findings suggest that OPBHT visits could have a positive financial impact on healthcare costs. It also provides a better quality of care for individuals.
Author: HealthPayerIntelligence
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