Costs of implementing a caregiver mental health program in a pediatric academic medical center: a budget impact analysis

This budget impact analysis is an important step in equipping relevant parties with information to estimate the financial consequences of the implementation of a CMHP. Limitations include the single-site nature of the study and the lack of information on other financial costs (e.g., start-up, administrative support). Future studies expanding this analysis to support the incorporation of billing/revenue data and caregiver outcomes will provide increased insight into the economic implications of CMHP service lines in pediatric academic medical centers.