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Addiction Medicine
Studies from Treatment Research Institute in the area of addiction medicine described
October 4th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Improving public addiction treatment through performance contracting: the Delaware experiment' new findings in addiction medicine. According to a study from the United States, "In fiscal 2002, Delaware replaced traditional cost-reimbursement contracts with performance-based contracts for all outpatient addiction treatment programs. Incentives included 90% capacity utilization and active patient participation in treatment." "One of the programs failed to meet requirements. Strategies adopted by successful programs included extended hours of operation, facility enhancements, salary incentives for counselors, and two evidence-based therapies (MI and...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-10-04)
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