Catasys Health - Monday, January 04, 2010
Check out our new Catasys Health Facebook Recovery Network
http://www.facebook.com/stayontrak. Also, don't forget to Like our Facebook Health Care Page.
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.
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Catasys Health - Wednesday, December 16, 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
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
Catasys Health - Monday, May 01, 2006
How Primary Care Providers Talk to Patients About Alcohol: A Qualitative Study
Kinsey A. McCormick, BA, Nancy E. Cochran, MD Anthony L. Back, MD, Joseph O.
Merrill, MD, MPH, Emily C. Williams, MPH, Katharine A. Bradley, MD, MPH
Provider discomfort and avoidance are important
barriers to evidence based brief alcohol counseling. Three themes were
identified: (1) providers often did not explore patient-disclosed
alcohol use; (2) advice about alcohol use was typically vague and/or
tentative in contrast to smoking-related advice, which was more common
and usually more clear and firm; and (3) discomfort on the part of the
provider was evident during alcohol-related discussions. Journal of General Internal Medicine; J GEN INTERN MED 2006; 21:966–972.
You can download the article here http://catasyshealth.com/newsletter_march2010.htm
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