Discuss AHIP AHM-530 Exam Topic 6 Question 111

Many health plans opt to carve out behavioral healthcare (BH) services. However, one argument against carving out BH services is that this action most likely can result in

ASlower access to BH care for plan members

BIncreased collaboration between BH providers and PCPs

CFewer specialized BH services for plan members

DDecreased continuity of BH care for plan members

Suggested Answer: D

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14 comments · newest first

Lynelle 10 months ago

Surprised to hear this, I thought carving out would help streamline care!

Rosamond 10 months ago

Really? I thought it might improve collaboration instead.

Marlon 11 months ago

Totally agree, it complicates things for sure.

Josefa 11 months ago

Carving out BH services can lead to slower access for members.

Natalya 11 months ago

I've seen it cause fewer specialized services too.

Kenneth 11 months ago

I feel like collaboration between BH providers and PCPs might actually improve with carve-outs, but I’m not confident about that.

Lonna 12 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think fewer specialized BH services could be a concern if they’re not integrated with other health services.

Bev 12 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think decreased continuity of care could be a big issue if BH services are separated from primary care.

Alyce 1 year ago

I remember discussing how carving out BH services might lead to slower access to care, especially if members have to go through multiple providers.

Colene 1 year ago

Based on the information provided, I think the best answer is A. Carving out BH services is likely to slow down access to that care for plan members, which seems to be the main concern raised in the question.

Mabel 1 year ago

I'm a little confused on this one. Is the question asking about the potential drawbacks of carving out BH services? I want to make sure I understand the prompt before I answer.

Shaun 1 year ago

Okay, I've got it. The argument against carving out BH services is that it can result in decreased continuity of care for plan members. So the answer must be D.

Flo 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I should review the key points about carving out BH services again.

Leslee 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the answer is A - slower access to BH care for plan members.

AHIP AHM-530 Exam - Topic 6 Question 111 Discussion