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Care Pathways study

Mental health specialists serve a critical role in reducing total cost of care for plan sponsors.

Early intervention of mental healthcare can reduce total cost of care

An Optum study identified significant cost savings for plan sponsors when members with chronic co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions receive specialty mental healthcare as part of their early treatment intervention.

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