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Managed care has decreased the frequency of hospitalization for psychi
atric disorders, and it may have an especially strong impact on neurop
sychiatric patients. The use of targeted, cost-effective interventions
improves the quality of patient care and can assist with approval of
funding for inpatient care by utilization review agencies.