Managed care organizations: Limiting sessions and pscyhotherapy

This paper examines advocates\u27 and critics\u27 views of managed care organizations\u27 practice of limiting sessions for the delivery of outpatient psychotherapy. Four important areas are explored with respect to this practice: 1) the cost savings; 2) the impact on the therapeutic relationship; 3) the ethical concerns with respect to conflict of interest, abandonment r and confidentiality; and 4) the APA\u27s response to the practice of limiting sessions. This paper concludes by offering some suggestions for psychologists who provide psychotherapy to managed care organization clients