Costs of Coordinated Specialty Care for First-Episode Psychosis: A Microcosting Analysis

Saira Nawaz, Kyle J. Moon, Kathryn A. Hasenstab, Ian Bryant, Parvati Singh, Vicki L. Montesano, Kraig Knudsen, Heather M. Wastler, Alexandra Blouin, Nicholas J.K. Breitborde, Eric E. Seiber

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Abstract

In this study, the authors measured and described the costs of coordinated specialty care (CSC) for first-episode psychosis in Ohio. A microcosting tool was used to estimate personnel and nonpersonnel costs of service delivery at seven CSC programs. Average annual cost per participant (N=511 participants) was estimated as $17,810 (95% CI=$9,141-$26,479). On average, 61% (95% CI=53%-69%) of annual program costs were nonbillable. Key cost drivers included facility costs, administrative tasks, and social services. Novel financing models may redress reimbursement gaps incurred by CSC programs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)295-298
Number of pages4
JournalPsychiatric services (Washington, D.C.)
Volume75
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2024

Keywords

  • Community mental health centers
  • Economics
  • Financing/funding/reimbursement
  • Public health
  • Schizophrenia

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