Lower total cost of care with effective behavioral health interventions

A retrospective analysis of downstream impact.

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KEY FINDINGS

Targeted behavioral health care as
a total cost of care strategy

New research shows that Brightside’s precision behavioral health model is associated with significantly fewer behavioral health crisis events and meaningful reductions in healthcare spending.

High-cost events decreased by 74.6%

Substantial reductions in behavioral health ED and inpatient events were achieved within six months of treatment initiation.

Results sustained for at least 12 months

Behavioral health emergency department and inpatient utilization remained 58.3% lower than pre-treatment levels.

Lower claims observed across medical categories

Improved behavioral health stability may influence broader patterns of healthcare use and care-seeking behavior.

$5.5M

Behavioral health savings

+

$4.4M

Broader medical savings

=

$9.9M

Total estimated impact in 6 months per 1,000 members

INSIGHTS FOR HEALTHCARE LEADERS

Meaningfully improve outcomes, and generate in-year savings

Whether you’re evaluating behavioral health partners, managing high-risk populations, or optimizing total cost of care, this research informs strategic decisions.

  • Health plans managing total cost of care
  • Risk-bearing organizations focused on high-cost populations
  • Health systems building behavioral health strategies

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“By serving members across the full spectrum of behavioral health acuity with precision care, we are able to improve clinical stability and reduce use of high-cost healthcare services.”

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Brad Kittredge
Founder and CEO, Brightside

WHAT’S INSIDE

The data behind the findings

Download the white paper to explore how effective behavioral health interventions can influence utilization, spending, and long-term outcomes.

  • Executive summary of key findings
  • Estimated savings by utilization category
  • Study methodology and patient population
  • Clinical implications for health plans & risk-bearing entities

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