Explore the complexities of behavioral healthcare within the US managed care system with the ‘Managed Behavioural Healthcare Handbook’. This comprehensive guide, ideal for healthcare administrators, academics, and policymakers, delves into the evolution, challenges, and successes of integrating behavioral and primary healthcare. Discover insights on payment impacts, medical necessity, patient rights, purchaser expectations, and accountability. The handbook addresses critical barriers to quality care for individuals with serious mental illness and addictive disorders, offering a thorough overview of public policy and competition in the field. A valuable resource for understanding and improving behavioral health services in managed care settings.