David Mee-Lee, M.D.

·On balancing cost and quality, participants of a recent course said: "This was the best course that I've ever taken"; "This course facilitated a better understanding of health care plans (under the gun) and showed participants how to use funds effectively." San Francisco, California.

On managed care organization consultation:
Former Executive VP and Chief Clinical Officer of Merit Behavioral Care, Maryland Heights, Louisiana, Richard S. Chung, M.D. said: "Unlike many consultants, he produces pragmatic and useful materials….is familiar with commercial and public sector managed care plans…his consultation and contributions are regarded highly by our company and our clinicians. He is by far our most productive consultant and he has provided great value to our company."

From managed care clinical supervisors and care managers, on focused, targeted, addiction care management:

"Excellent; very useful and informative; expedites information gathering and appropriate level of care; focuses interviews with providers; pertinent; focuses on meeting patient needs" Human Affairs International, Salt Lake City, Utah.

"Everyone is talking about how good the workshop was; I particularly appreciated and learned from the case consultations; I think this course should be repeated" US Behavioral Health, San Francisco, California.

On mental health center training and consulting:

The Director of Adult and Crisis Services for Mid-Coast Mental Health Center, Rockland, Maine said: " My staff were raving about his workshop. They unanimously stated that it is the best they have had. We would love to have him back for more trainings and/or future consulting."

On staff burnout and demoralization:

Participants have been reinvigorated with a fresh perspective, with a renewed commitment to the patient. A senior counselor commented: " I gained tools for counseling, but more important, I have been refreshed and motivated to influence the importance of communication and individualized treatment in my community." Southbridge, Massachusetts.

After a training in Germany, a supervisor with a fresh perspective on working with his clinicians said: "I've been re-invented as a supervisor."
Willingen, Germany.

On coping with managed care, an administrator commented:

"This training gives us a model to speak with managed care without a long cumbersome process. With the help of the staff, I intend to evaluate all of our clients with the same criteria, not just the private insurances."
Seattle, Washington

On effective, down-to-earth teaching:

"Most respectful", "Kept my interest", "Thorough, well-organized"
St. Louis, Missouri.

"Absolutely wonderful! Not only was he medically proficient, but he presents in such a way that information is easily understood. As an MBA with no clinical or medical background, Dr. Mee-Lee still made perfect sense! Common sense." Springfield, Illinois

On patient placement criteria training:

"Excellent seminar - informative, concrete and practical"; "I was enchanted all day, Thanks so much!"; Great speaker! I expected a dull, boring day and was pleasantly surprised with how my attention and interest was sparked!"; Thanks, Dr. Mee-Lee, for your sense of humor. A great presentation on what could have been a very boring subject." Seattle, Washington

On dual diagnosis training:

"A wonderful workshop. The perfect blend of clinical information and practical, useful case examples."; "I learned about a pleasant, respectful and empowering style of therapy"; "Helped clarify a very "muddy" area of concern." Andover, Massachusetts