Discover how digital technologies provide health plans with effective solutions to comply with the new MHPAEA federal rules.

New Parity Rule Strengthens Access to Mental Health Care

September 30, 2024

The Impact on Health Plans and Digital Innovation New rules announced by the Biden-Harris administration give more teeth to the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), which
Leaders at UCS Bennington were alarmed by the high mortality rate the state of Vermont was seeing. Recognizing the need for more consistent access to resources, they introduced CHESS Health’s Connections app, a key component of its eRecovery Solution, in 2023 as a supplemental service. Despite facing staffing shortages and other challenges, UCS Bennington remained committed to providing clients with additional layers of support.

Bridging Gaps in Recovery Support While Delivering Provider Peace of Mind

September 23, 2024

Leaders at UCS Bennington were alarmed by the high mortality rate the state of Vermont was seeing. Recognizing the need for more consistent access to resources, they introduced CHESS Health’s
CHESS Health’s Connections app features online galleries that celebrate the artistic creativity of people in recovery.

The Healing Power of Art in Recovery

September 9, 2024

Art plays a crucial role in healing by providing a creative outlet for individuals to express their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Engaging in the artistic process fosters self-reflection and introspection,
Section 1115 waivers are being used by states to design programs that support substance use disorder treatments and recovery support programs.

Using Medicaid Section 1115 to Fund Innovation in SUD Recovery

September 9, 2024

Section 1115 waivers, also called Section 1115 demonstrations, are a provision of the Social Security Act that gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to approve funding
Jeff, a CHESS Health peer specialist found community and developed a sense of purpose to help break the chains of addiction.

How a Strong Community and Sense of Purpose Can Help Break the Chains of Addiction

August 22, 2024

It is impossible to know exactly why recovery from substance use becomes possible after other attempts failed. For Jeff, success finally came after he was incarcerated for the fourth time. 
Driven by her passion for helping others, Ann transitioned from a kindergarten teacher to a recovery coordinator.

Transforming a Passion for Teaching into Life-Changing Support

August 19, 2024

From Kindergarten Teacher to Recovery Coordinator A passion for helping others led Ann to her career as a kindergarten teacher, but after a certain point, she felt ready for a
Shaw is a resource navigator with JusticeLink, which operates as a one-stop shop that provides assistance to individuals either facing incarceration or putting their lives back together after exiting the criminal justice system. Discover how JusticeLink and CHESS Health are making a difference in the lives of individuals caught up in the criminal justice system.

The Impact of Technology on Individuals in the Criminal Justice System

August 19, 2024

“I didn’t become sober just for me. I became sober to help others.” That is the philosophy Tiffani Shaw brings to her job each and every day at JusticeLink in
Support by family and friends makes a critical impact on SUD treatment outcomes.

Support Systems Matter: Enhancing Treatment Outcomes for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder through Family Engagement

August 15, 2024

For individuals with substance use disorder, having the support of the key people around them – family, friends, and loved ones – can make a critical difference in the likelihood
For 15 years she battled addiction, but the prospect of losing her children motivated Lindsey to conquer substance use for good.

Motivated by Love: A Mother’s Journey from Addiction to Recovery

August 15, 2024

Losing her children motivated her to conquer substance use for good. When Lindsey recalls her 12 years of active drug and alcohol addiction, she compares it to a tornado.  “It

Celebrating Recovery Heroes

August 12, 2024

When it comes to the recovery process, very few — if any — people would say they did it entirely on their own. Recovery is a complex and often circular
Contingency Management is an effective behavioral intervention that promotes adherence to recovery plans for individuals with SUD.

Contingency Management: An Effective Treatment for Addiction

July 31, 2024

What is Contingency Management, and How Effective Is It? Contingency Management (CM), a behavioral intervention that provides reinforcements and rewards for taking specific positive actions, is among the most effective
With eIntervention’s closed-loop referral system, FLACRA has seen critical improvements in the speed and efficacy of its referrals.

From Personal Recovery to Community Transformation

July 19, 2024

Michael Downey is the Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement for the Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA), a non-profit CCBHC agency in Western New York serving individuals