Expert eyes ways to cut psych. costs; paying more than 10 percent may indicate problems. (Joan Herzog; psychiatric care costs) (Risk ... & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management

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From the supplier: Employers should not be paying more than 10% of health insurance costs for employee mental health care, according to CNA Insurance Cos' utilization manager Joan Herzog. Herzog suggests that companies that pay a large sum for employee mental health care should investigate if the claims are coming from employees or dependents of employees and if treatment is occurring on an in- or out-patient basis. Managed care programs, sometimes coupled with preferred provider programs, and case management are two of the ways to cut costs while not skimping on care access for employees.

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Title: Expert eyes ways to cut psych. costs; paying more than 10 percent may indicate problems. (Joan Herzog; psychiatric care costs) (Risk Management/Employee Benefits)
Author: Colleen Mulcahy
Publication:National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 18, 1992
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Issue: n20 Page: p15(2)

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