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Early Intervention Service Delivery Models In Mississippi: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Claire Harper
Early Intervention Service Delivery Models In Mississippi: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Claire Harper
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Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to compare two models of service delivery for early intervention in Mississippi from a health care sector perspective: (1) face-to-face therapy in the home environment and (2) a hybrid model (i.e., telepractice and face-to-face therapy in the home environment), in order to compare costs and determine the most cost-effective service delivery of early intervention.
Methods: Children (n = 10) were recruited and determined to qualify for early intervention services through the Mississippi First Steps Early Intervention program. One early intervention provider, a certified SLP, from the northern health region provided early intervention …