Chronic Conditions and Comorbid Pyschological Disorders

Mental health actuarial experts at Milliman have published a study on chronic physical conditions and comorbid psychological disorders.  The paper is an in-depth look at the costs of comorbid depression and anxiety on comercially insured patients with certain chronic conditions.  It also offers opportunities for improved healhcare delivery, with better clinical outcomes, at lower costs. 

Read the Research Report here.

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