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CONSEQUENCES OF--AND ALTERNATIVES TO--- RESTRICTING ACCESS.

Authors :
Surles, Richard C.
Source :
Psychiatric Times. Jun2006, Vol. 23 Issue 7, Special section p29-36. 4p. 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article talks about the effect of implementing Medicare Part D, which provides seniors and persons with disabilities with a prescription drug benefit under Medicare, on schizophrenics in the U.S. According to the article, the greatest direct health care costs for persons with mental illness are those related to hospitalization. It states that copayments also present a significant barrier to care in the case of special populations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08932905
Volume :
23
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Psychiatric Times
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25427506