Mental health treatment and medical utilization: First pilot study in the military |
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Authors: | Nelson F. Jones Mark S. Holden |
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Affiliation: | (1) 48th Medical Group/USAF, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Suffolk, England;(2) 694 IG/SGHA, 9829 Love Road, 20755 Ft. Meade, Maryland |
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Abstract: | Savings in medical utilization, as a function of psychotherapeutic intervention, which has been widely demonstrated elsewhere, can be replicated in military medical settings. Results point not only to decreased medical utilization following mental health intervention, but also to more appropriate treatment.The material herein should in no way be construed as reflecting the views or opinions of the Department of Defense or the United States Air Force. |
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Keywords: | health psychology medical cost offset military psychology healthcare finance |
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