Risk adjustment of self-reported clinical outcomes in Dutch mental health care

ConclusionThe baseline level of symptoms is the best predictor of the posttest level. The other investigated case mix variables only have a modest influence on the performance of providers. Risk adjustment is particularly necessary when consequences are related to the performance of an individual provider. These results contribute to the limited literature on risk adjustment in mental health care by using a large national data set.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research