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