The Following Statements Are About Network Management for Behavioral Healthcare

question 35

Multiple Choice

The following statements are about network management for behavioral healthcare (BH) . Three of these statements are true and one statement is false. Select the answer choice containing the FALSE statement.

• A) Two measures of BH quality are patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes assessments.
• B) For a health plan, one argument in favor of contracting with a managed behavioral healthcare organization (MBHO) is that the health plan's members can gain faster access to BH care.
• C) In their contracts with health plans, managed behavioral healthcare organizations (MBHOs) usually receive delegated authority for network development and management.
• D) Health plans generally compensate managed behavioral healthcare organizations (MBHOs) on an FFS basis.

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Definitions:

Assessment

The process of evaluating the performance, abilities, or qualities of an individual or organization.

Abilities

Natural or acquired skills and capacities that allow individuals to perform tasks effectively.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

Pretend

Act as if something is true while knowing it is not, often as a part of play or to deceive.