Strategies of EAPs and employers to safeguard Investments and enhance employee well-being in the face of the addiction crisis.

High-Stress Industries Face Crisis of Employee Addiction

October 29, 2024

Strategies for Safeguarding Investments and Enhancing Employee Well-Being 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

Contingency Management Platform Secures State Contract

October 9, 2024

CHESS Health’s Rewards Engine Selected Contract to Help Transform SUD Treatment in Michigan Rochester, NY —  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today announced the selection of
SUBG, SOR, and TOR grants help states, governmental agencies, and tribal communities create and deliver services to prevent and combat SUD.

Federal Grants Help States Fund Critical SUD Recovery Initiatives

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,

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

Digital CBT Outperforms Traditional Therapy, Validating CHESS Health’s Innovative Offering

October 2, 2024

New Study Validates Effectiveness of Digital CBT in Alcohol Abstinence Rochester, NY —October 2, 2024—A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open on Sept. 26 reveals that a digital cognitive
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
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

Enhancing Family Support: Introducing the Companion App by CHESS Health

September 4, 2024

Rochester, NY — September 4, 2024  – In response to the escalating substance use crisis and its significant impact on loved ones, CHESS Health is proud to announce the launch
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
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