Contingency Management

An automated integrated rewards module that reinforces positive behavior change by offering motivational incentives to individuals for desired outcomes – such as drug abstinence, completion of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) lessons, or treatment adherence.

    From Revolving Door to Retention

    April 10, 2026

    May 28, 12pm ESTNearly half of SUD patients drop out before completing treatment – costing providers up to $21,404 per episode. Join CHESS Health’s CEO and Senior Director of Recovery

    Closing the Recovery Engagement Gap

    April 10, 2026

    June 10, 1 pm ESTWhen people disengage from SUD recovery, health plans and public agencies pay the price – through ED visits, readmissions, and crisis interventions. Join CHESS Health’s CEO

    MAT Boosts Retention by 30% With Contingency Management

    February 2, 2026

    Discover how contingency management drives higher retention and engagement by rewarding key recovery behaviors and improving outcomes in addiction treatment.

    From Dropout to 90% Retention: Real Results from Contingency Management in MAT

    January 30, 2026

    Porch Light Health and CHESS Health share a real-world example of a provider’s innovative approach to dramatically improving retention and program adherence rates – and the tools they used to

    The Retention Crisis

    January 27, 2026

    The Crisis in Numbers The opioid and stimulant use disorder crisis continues to devastate communities nationwide, claiming over 100,000 lives annually. According to 2023 data from the National Center for

    Myth vs. Fact: The Evidence Behind Contingency Management

    January 8, 2026

    Contingency Management is one of the strongest evidence‑based interventions for stimulant use disorder, but outdated perceptions still stand in the way of adoption.

    Bridging the Gap: Reaching the 98% Without Access to Evidence-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment

    December 16, 2025

    A 2025 study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry revealed something remarkable: veterans with stimulant use disorder who received recovery incentive programs had a 41% lower likelihood of dying

    Contingency Management Myths vs. Facts

    December 3, 2025

    Despite decades of research proving contingency management (CM) as one of the most effective treatments for substance use disorder, misconceptions persist. Here’s what the evidence actually shows. Myth: Contingency management
    Transforming SUD Treatment: The Science, Policy, and Practice of Recovery Incentive Programs

    Transforming SUD Treatment: The Science, Policy, and Practice of Recovery Incentive Programs

    November 19, 2025

    In partnership with the National Council on Mental Wellbeing, this webinar offers actionable insights for integrating recovery incentive programs into your comprehensive treatment approach.
    Learn how digital screening tools, automated referral systems, and recovery support apps help treatment centers build and retain census.

    Leveraging Digital Tools to Build & Retain Census

    September 4, 2025

    Healthcare providers face an unprecedented crisis. In 2024, 122 million Americans lived in Health Professional Shortage Areas, while HRSA projects a shortage of more than 113,000 addiction counselors in the

    CHESS Health Rewards Engine: A Better Way to Fight Stimulant Crisis Across Colorado

    June 25, 2025

    Contingency Management Program Launched across 13 Locations in 4 Weeks CHESS Health is partnering with Porch Light HealthⓇ (PLH) to offer its innovative, automated contingency management Rewards Engine for treating
    Explore West Virginia substance use recovery with digital support. Over 12,000 individuals connected for a transformative journey.

    Digital Tools Improving Recovery from SUD in West Virginia

    June 10, 2025

    West Virginia is using digital tools to fight the SUD crisis, reducing overdose deaths and boosting recovery support across vulnerable groups.