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Key Personnel:
Annette Christy, Ph.D.
Mariaelena Bartesaghi, Ph.D.
Mark McCranie, M.A.
Mary Rose Murrin, M.A.
Yanen Li, Ph.D.
Bradley S. Beam, Ph.D.
Alan Bostrom, Ph.D.


Repeated Baker Act Examinations of Medicaid Enrollees

Publication Date: 6/1/2008

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Following are some key findings from this report, followed by recommendations for future research.

  • Adults and children enrolled in Medicaid experienced a meaningful number of involuntary exams.
  • Those enrolled in Medicaid for longer periods of time had more involuntary examinations than those enrolled in Medicaid for shorter periods of time.
  • Adults and children enrolled in Medicaid had a meaningful number of repeated involuntary examinations.
  • The interviews suggested several areas important to understanding repeated involuntary examinations.
  • The findings from this study are suggestive of the need for future research.