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The impact of client need scores on the allocation of resources for community mental health services in Massachusetts

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The allocation of resources for community mental health services (CMHS) should rely on the assessment of client need. Recent emphasis on cost concerns has given further emphasis to allocation decisions. This paper examines the impact of client need scores in the allocation of resources for CMHS in Massachusetts. A mean per capita spending for CMHS was completed for the forty catchment areas in the state; and areas were categorized based on need score. Results of an analysis of variance indicated no significant difference in allocation between groups relative to client need. The impact of other variables on allocation was discussed.

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  1. Richard T. Pulice Ph.D., MPH
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  2. Farrell S. Malkis Ph.D.
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Dr. Pulice is currently a Research Scientist III, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany, NY and a Lecturer in Psychiatry, Harvard University Medical School at Cambridge Hospital. Dr. Malkis is currently a Research Scientist III, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany, NY. Address reprint requests to Dr. Pulice, Office of Mental Health, 44 Holland Avenue, 7th Floor, Albany, NY 12229.

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Pulice, R.T., Malkis, F.S. The impact of client need scores on the allocation of resources for community mental health services in Massachusetts. Administration in Mental Health 14, 117–121 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00819195

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