MAT Boosts Retention by 30% With Contingency Management

As opioid overdose and stimulant-involved deaths continue to rise, treatment providers face a persistent challenge: keeping patients engaged long enough for care to work. Porch Light Health, a leading substance use disorder provider operating 60 locations across Colorado and New Mexico, set out to address this challenge by deploying contingency management, an evidence-based intervention proven to improve retention and engagement in treatment. 

In 2025, Porch Light Health launched a technology-enabled contingency management program designed to strengthen participation across Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and behavioral health services. Using CHESS Health’s Rewards Engine, which automates contingency management, the organization created a seamless mechanism for patients to earn immediate reinforcement for key recovery behaviors such as attending appointments, adhering to medication and staying engaged in care – while dramatically simplifying program delivery for staff.  

Download this case study to see how Porch Light Health designed, implemented, and automated its contingency management model, including the workflows, staffing approach, and technology infrastructure that made rapid adoption possible. It also explores the powerful retention and engagement gains that emerged once the program was in place – outcomes that reflect a meaningful shift in how patients participate in treatment.