10 Sep 08 19:07 | JebBrown said regarding OutcomeInformedCareProcesses:
The Professional Affairs Committee of the Oregon Psychological Association, under the leadership of Julie D. Frederick, PhD, is encouraging psychologists in Oregon to join a work group to evaluate the evidence for outcomes informed care. Here is an excerpt from the email sent to OPA members:

• "We need volunteers with special interest or expertise to conduct an in-depth analysis. If you have complained about insurance companies implementing programs without provider input, this is your chance to provide input! We are looking for both fans and skeptics of outcomes measurement. If you loved Scott Miller's presentation at the 2007 OPA Conference, or if you hate the idea of asking your clients to fill out evaluation forms every week, please volunteer. We are looking especially for psychologists with expertise in psychometrics and program design."

Dr. Frederick is to be congratulated for her leadership in addresses these important concerns, and I hope that her work group will share their findings on this forum.

15 Aug 08 21:36 | JebBrown said regarding OutcomeInformedCareProcesses:
How strong is the evidence?
A significant number of nationally recognized psychotherapy researchers believe that the evidence that outcomes informed care is in the best interest of patients. I believe that the evidence is significantly strong that the burden of proof is on opponents of outcomes informed care projects to demonstrate that their position is not potentially detrimental to patient welfare. I know I am being provocative. I am inviting an open and spirited dialog from all interested parties.