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Economic Benefits of<br />

Integration<br />

Medical cost savings<br />

Meta-analysis: 57 controlled studies show a<br />

net 27% cost savings (Chiles et. al., 1999)<br />

40% savings in Medicaid patients receiving<br />

targeted treatment (Cummings & Pallak, 1990)<br />

In older populations, up to 70% savings in inpatient<br />

costs (Mumford et. al., 1984)<br />

20-30% overall cost savings is the average for<br />

studies reviewed (Strosahl & Sobel, 1996)<br />

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