HEALTH CARE REFORM IN THE UNITED STATES: IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING AND PRACTICE IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY |
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| Authors: | D. Russell Crane |
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| Affiliation: | D. Russell Crane, PhD, is Professor and Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Programs, Department of Family Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602. |
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| Abstract: | Americans are spending 12-14% of their income on health care, and costs are rising about 11-12% per year. These increases are fueled by many social problems and are not limited strictly to health matters. Many alternatives have been examined to limit the rapidly increasing costs. The long-term results of these efforts are likely to be a reduction in health care benefits for many and the continued development of a two-tier system of health care. This article addresses the place of mental health care in general and marriage and family therapy in particular in the emerging system. Suggestions for training and practice for the new health care system are given. |
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