AHIP Exam AHM-540 Topic 1 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for AHIP's AHM-540 exam

Question #: 98
Topic #: 1

The nature of behavioral healthcare creates unique medical management challenges for health plans. One method health plans have used to support the delivery of appropriate services in a cost-effective manner is to

Aremove behavioral healthcare services from the primary care setting

Bshift behavioral healthcare from acute inpatient settings to alternative settings when feasible

Creserve the use of psychotherapy for treatment of those conditions that persist over long periods of time or for the life of the patient

Doffer the same level of compensation to all of the professional disciplines that provide behavioral healthcare services to plan members

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Suggested Answer: B

by Stevie at Sep 13, 2024, 09:11 AM

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Elke

8 months ago

I'm just glad I don't have to make these decisions. Healthcare is a minefield, and I'll leave it to the professionals. But B sounds like the way to go.

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Miesha

7 months ago

User 3: It's important to find cost-effective ways to support appropriate services.

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Kristin

7 months ago

User 2: I think shifting behavioral healthcare to alternative settings makes sense.

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Erasmo

7 months ago

User 1: I agree, healthcare decisions are tough.

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Rikki

9 months ago

But wouldn't removing behavioral healthcare services from primary care setting limit access for patients?

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Cruz

9 months ago

I'm tempted to go with C, because who doesn't love a good psychotherapy session? But in the real world, B is probably the most practical solution.

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Arthur

9 months ago

As someone who works in the industry, I can tell you that B is the way to go. Acute inpatient settings are expensive, and alternative options are often just as effective.

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Melita

8 months ago

Offering the same level of compensation to all disciplines could create more challenges.

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Octavio

8 months ago

Removing behavioral healthcare services from primary care may not be the best solution.

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Corinne

8 months ago

It's important to consider all options when managing behavioral healthcare services.

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Izetta

8 months ago

I agree, shifting to alternative settings can definitely help with cost-effectiveness.

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Corinne

9 months ago

D seems like the easiest way to keep things simple, but I doubt that's the right approach here. Healthcare is complex, so B makes the most sense to me.

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Jordan

9 months ago

I think the correct answer is B. Shifting behavioral healthcare to alternative settings is a smart way to manage costs while still providing appropriate services.

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