CHANGES IN RATES OF HOSPITALIZATION AND COST SAVINGS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CONSUMERS PARTICIPATING IN A CASE-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

This research compared changes in rates of hospitalization for psychia tric problems for a sample of consumers participating in a case manage ment program. The average number of days hospitalized was dramatically reduced during participation in the program, compared with a six-year baseline period. Also, cost analysis showed that significant cost sav ings occurred as a result of participation in the program. The results of this research were compared with those of previous research, and s uggestions for future research were made.