Catasys On Healthcare March 2010 Newsletter -- The first Catasys Health Newsletter sent today is filled with articles related to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) that we thought might interest you. To read full articles please visit our online newsletter. » More
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Substance dependence drives significant health care costs for payors through a combination of factors that include acute inpatient utilization and unaddressed co-morbidities. The Substance Dependence problem is pervasive, largely untreated and costly. Stay informed on these topics by visiting our blog periodically. You can also sign up for the Catasys On Healthcare Newsletter to receive the latest in health care news. » Sign Up for Newsletter Catasys Launches OnTrak™ Facebook Page Catasys Health - Monday, January 04, 2010
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Social Media Philosophy - Lead the social media revolution in Substance Dependence and Behavioral Health Care, contributing to health and well being for families and friends everywhere. » MoreChanging the Paradigm of Substance Dependent Treatment Catasys Health - Wednesday, December 02, 2009
How OnTrak is Different - We function as a provider in your network and your MBHO’s network, complementing your existing delivery system. We go much deeper than your current programs to address the uniquely difficult needs of your high-utilizing substance dependent members. » More Health Plans: $160 Million Problem Catasys Health - Wednesday, November 11, 2009
For every 1 million members in a health plan, approximately $160 million in claims are incurred by members diagnosed with Substance Dependence. Most health plans have realistic cost savings opportunities in the millions of dollars. Our Medical Economics group can demonstrate specific savings opportunities for health plans with respect to both medical and behavioral costs.
The OnTrak program addresses many of the challenges experts highlight within the existing treatment paradigm for substance dependence. Specifically, OnTrak:
» More Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Treatment Impact on Health Care Catasys Health - Monday, January 01, 2001
Association of Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Treatment with Health Care Utilization and Cost: Revisiting the Offset Hypothesis
PARTHASARATHY, PH.D., CONSTANCE WEISNER, DR.PH.,† TEH-WEI HU, PH.D.,† AND CHARLES MOORE, M.D.† Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Medical Program (Northern California), Oakland, California For patients with substance use disorders entering treatment, there was a substantial decline in inappropriate utilization and cost (hospital and ER) in the post-treatment period. Inpatient, ER and total medical costs declined by 35%, 39% and 26%, respectively (p < .01). Journal of Studies on Alcohol; January 2001. Received: March 14, 2000. Revision: September 11, 2000. *This research is supported by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism grant R37AA10359 and National Institute on Drug Abuse grant RO1DA08728. You can download the article here http://catasyshealth.com/newsletter_march2010.htm » More
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