How does ACT compare to standard treatments in terms of cost of care?
In well-implemented ACT programs serving high at-risk populations, ACT has been found in rigorous economic studies to be cost-effective, because the costs of ACT services are offset by hospitalization costs. ACT has been demonstrated to be cost effective for certain populations, such as consumers with repeated hospitalizations. In addition, it may provide a more cost effective alternative to standard case management for individuals with a co-occurring substance use disorder.
