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Polaris-Youth Successfully Implemented in Children's Wrap-Around Services

September,  2005

In a program sponsored by Magellan Public Solutions and Bucks County Pennsylvania, four provider organizations have implemented Polaris-Youth to manage outcomes for behavioral health rehabilitation services. Implementation was completed in one month.

Adolescents, parents and clinicians complete computerized assessments and use real-time reports for treatment planning, resiliency-based individual and family interventions, supervision and to monitor treatment progress. Children's assessments (youth ages 3-11) are completed by the parents and the clinician.

The program is web-based giving providers and families flexibility in completing the assessments.
Initial program results will be shared at the Pennsylvania Community provider Association's Annual Conference. The session titled, "From Outrage to Outcomes: Bucks County's Managed Care Journey" will be held on October 4, 2005.

For more information about this conference, go to: www.paproviders.org