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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedOlin S, Storfer-Isser A, Morden E
Quality measures for managing prescription of antipsychotic medication among youths: factors associated with health plan performance.
This study examined the performance of health plans on two Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures: metabolic monitoring of children and adolescents prescribed an antipsychotic and use of first-line psychosocial care for children and adolescents prescribed an antipsychotic for a nonindicated use. This study then identified key plan characteristics and other contextual factors associated with health plan performance on quality measures related to pediatric antipsychotic prescribing. Findings suggested that quality measures, in conjunction with policies such as prior authorization, can encourage better care delivery to vulnerable populations.
ARHQ-funded; HS020503; HS025296.
Citation: Olin S, Storfer-Isser A, Morden E .
Quality measures for managing prescription of antipsychotic medication among youths: factors associated with health plan performance.
Psychiatr Serv 2019 Nov;70(11):1020-26. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201900089..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Medication, Behavioral Health, Quality Measures, Quality of Care, Health Insurance
Watkins KE, Smith B, Akincigil A
The quality of medication treatment for mental disorders in the department of Veterans Affairs and in private-sector plans.
The objective of this paper was to compare the quality of mental health care provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with care provided to a comparable population treated in the private sector. The researchers found that VA performance was superior to that of the private sector by more than 30%. They concluded that their findings demonstrate the significant advantages that accrue from an organized, nationwide system of care and suggested that the much higher performance of the VA has important clinical and policy implications.
AHRQ-funded; HS003258; HS021112.
Citation: Watkins KE, Smith B, Akincigil A .
The quality of medication treatment for mental disorders in the department of Veterans Affairs and in private-sector plans.
Psychiatr Serv 2016 Apr;67(4):391-6. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201400537.
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Keywords: Quality of Care, Health Insurance, Medication, Behavioral Health