Clinical Consistency, It Matters
Clinical “consistency” is a key quality issue. Defined as “treating similar conditions in a similar manner,” organizations with clinical consistency reduce variability, are more likely to improve consumer health, produce the best effect at the lowest cost and reduce health care disparities.
But in the behavioral health space, ‘consistency’ appears to be the exception rather than the rule. Evidence-based treatments like medications, psychosocial therapies, or integrated services are provided by no more than 25% of outpatient services treating substance use disorders …
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