Substance abuse providers surveyed after Year 6 of the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Plan reported better treatment outcomes and access than in previous years. The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership's clinical practices helped to improve quality of care. Its review process was highly rated. Coordination of substance abuse and mental health services was favorable, but was unfavorable with primary care. Staffing and organizational changes are described. Comparisons of outpatient and detoxification providers' responses with previous mental health and substance abuse surveys are made.

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