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Health Plans Leverage Digital Tools to Enhance Maternal Health
February 19, 2025
CHESS Health has partnered with a health plan organization to launch a program dedicated to supporting women aged 18 to 40 who are experiencing substance use disorder (SUD). The program addresses the critical issue of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and…
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Employer Behavioral Health Plans Reduce Overall Costs
February 18, 2025
According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, employer-sponsored behavioral health programs provide measurable benefits, including cost savings, for employers and their workforce. The study found that an employer-sponsored behavioral health program led to a 47% increase in…
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Addressing Substance Use Disorders in the Criminal Justice System
February 16, 2025
Nearly half of all federal inmates are incarcerated for drug offenses, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Among this population, one offense often leads to another. Data shows that 77% of individuals convicted of a drug offense are convicted…
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Digital Behavioral Health Tools Offer Hope to Rural Areas in SUD Crisis
February 5, 2025
Digital solutions offer a powerful answer for providers, public health and health plans serving rural communities that lack care options and support for people with substance use disorder.
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SAMHSA Advisory: Increased Incentives for Contingency Management
January 9, 2025
2025 SAMHSA Advisory increases contingency management incentives to $750 per patient per year, recommends voucher and gift card payments, prohibits cash, and emphasizes digital technologies to enhance engagement, outcomes reporting, and maintain clear audit trails.
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Meeting the Need for Comprehensive Care in Dual Diagnosis
January 8, 2025
Understanding dual diagnoses is critical for providing effective support systems. Explore how healthcare organizations can prioritize comprehensive care for individuals with dual diagnoses.
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Breaking Barriers to Mental Health Care for At-Risk Youth
December 20, 2024
Learn how Sapulpa Public Schools uses digital tools in partnership with a leading mental health provider to address mental health challenges for vulnerable students.
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Navigating the Holidays: Elevate Care with Digital Solutions
December 2, 2024
The holiday season can be particularly stressful for individuals in treatment for substance use disorders (SUD), increasing their need for support. Meanwhile, behavioral health providers face heightened demands, which can lead to exhaustion and burnout, jeopardizing the quality of care…
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Digital Support Tools Meet the Needs of First Responders
November 20, 2024
In a recent publication, Dr. Tomer Anbar, CEO of the Institutes of Health, shed light on the immense stress endured by our first responders. Daily, they navigate extreme and traumatic situations—from severe injuries to violent crimes and devastating accidents. While…
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High-Stress Industries Face Crisis of Employee Addiction
October 29, 2024
Strategies for Safeguarding Investments and Enhancing Employee Well-Being Want to learn how we can augment your EAP program? Individuals in high-stress professions—such as emergency responders, healthcare workers, construction workers, mining and extraction workers, and those in the hospitality industry—regularly navigate…
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Federal Grant Programs: Addressing Substance Use Disorder Crisis
October 4, 2024
States, governmental agencies, and tribal communities across the nation are using federal grant funds to implement innovative programs to address the devastating substance use disorder (SUD) crisis. Three key programs, Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grants (SUBG), …
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Taking Healthcare by Storm Highlights West Virginia’s Innovative Approach to Combating the Opioid Crisis
October 2, 2024
Randy Polito, a Customer Success Consultant with CHESS Health, recently participated in an episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, with Dr. Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights. During this episode, they focused on the ongoing challenges and innovative solutions…
