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Examined are various models of assessing cost-effectiveness in the use of psychological measures employed for screening patient pathology through psychological testing as a precursor to providing psychotherapy. Actual and simulated quality assurance studies are provided. The authors caution that cost-containment limited to financial incentives may have negative consequences for patient care. Systems analysis and program restructuring designed to better balance the service system through levels of care may be more clinically sound, and less costly. Clinical algorithms and critical pathways are discussed, as are recommendations that incorporate psychological testing services as an ingredient in providing contemporary psychotherapy.
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Miller, T.W., Spicer, K., Kraus, R.F. et al. Cost Effective Assessment Models in Providing Patient-Matched Psychotherapy. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy 29, 143–154 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021908832226
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