Tori Health provides the most effective and cost-effective behavioral health solution for clinically complex patients

For every 1,000 patients who receive DBT in lieu of no or delayed treatment, payors can expect to save approximately $25 million annually, primarily by reducing psychiatric hospitalizations and emergency department visits (Linehan et al., 2006; Perseius et al. 2004), as well as timely access to high quality care  (Pourat et al., 2015; Williams et al., 2008).

Bottom Line: For every $1 spent on Tori Health healthcare services, approximately $11.90 is saved
The math:

  • Based on studies showing $25,000 in average annual savings per patient, driven by:

    • Fewer inpatient hospitalizations (up to 77% reduction) (Linehan et al., 2006).

    • Fewer psychiatric emergency room visits (often cut by half or more compared to treatment as usual) (Perseius et al. 2004).

  • These savings are especially pronounced in high-utilization populations (e.g., individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and/or chronically high suicide).

  • Tori Health offers same-week access to care, eliminating the delays that often lead to crisis escalation, ER visits, or inpatient admissions  (Pourat et al., 2015; Williams et al., 2008). 

Detailed explanation:

Comparable Cost Savings to Standard Behavioral Health, with added benefits:

  • DBT yields cost savings similar to other outpatient behavioral health treatments, but with superior outcomes for complex, high risk patient populations (e.g., reduced suicide attempts, fewer hospitalizations, better functional outcomes).

  • Unlike general therapy models, DBT is specifically designed for chronic risk and emotional dysregulation, providing a more targeted and efficient path to stabilization.

Reduces High-Cost Utilization:

  • DBT reduces psychiatric hospitalization days by up to 77% compared to a comparable treatment (Linehan et al., 2006).

  • Participants experience over 50% fewer emergency visits and inpatient admissions, reducing crisis-driven costs (Perseius et al., 2004).

Substantial Cost Savings per Patient:

  • Average annual savings exceed $25,000 per patient, largely due to decreased reliance on emergency care (Perseius et al., 2004).

  • Cost savings often begin early and accumulate over time, with many programs achieving ROI within 12 months (Pasieczny & Connor, 2011.

Effective for High-Risk, High-Cost Populations:

  • Especially beneficial for individuals with chronic suicide risk, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder, which often drive disproportionate healthcare spending.

  • DBT’s structured approach leads to greater treatment adherence and lower dropout rates.

Improves Long-Term Outcomes and Reduces Relapse:

  • Enhances emotion regulation, interpersonal functioning, and distress tolerance, skills that promote long-term stability and reduce repeat crises.

  • These benefits contribute to downstream savings and improved patient trajectories across the care continuum.

Tori Health connects high risk patients to care quickly

  • Tori Health provides same-week access to care, eliminating the delays that often lead to crisis escalation, ER visits, or inpatient admissions.

  • One study found that reducing wait times from 13 days to zero led to a 65% drop in no-show rates and fewer psychiatric hospitalizations  (Williams et al., 2008).

  • Timely outpatient care is associated with lower 30-day readmissions and long-term cost savings. Patients who received follow-up within 15 days of discharge saw a 2.5% drop in rehospitalization rates (Pourat et al., 2015).

If you're looking for an effective and affordable DBT treatment, Tori Health can help. Reach out to our team at team@torihealth.com or by calling 1 (888) 470-7088

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