Author: CHESS Health

    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 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,

    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
    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