The rise in the use of short-term psychotherapeutic strategies is most associated with which development?

The rise in the use of short-term psychotherapeutic strategies is most strongly associated with the development of health maintenance organizations (HMOs). HMOs and similar managed care systems emerged in response to rising healthcare costs and a need for more efficient, cost-effective treatment options. These organizations encouraged shorter treatment durations due to financial constraints and a focus on providing services that could demonstrate quick outcomes.

As a result, therapists and practitioners began to adopt approaches that could achieve results in a limited timeframe, emphasizing brief interventions that were structured and goal-oriented. This shift prioritized making therapy more accessible and manageable, aligning with the business models of HMOs that aimed to reduce expenditure by limiting the length and frequency of therapy sessions. Consequently, short-term psychotherapeutic strategies became more prevalent, as practitioners adapted to the new healthcare context.