Los Angeles, California — June 29, 2010 — Catasys, Inc. announced today that the Company has entered into a multi-year agreement with Health Plan of Nevada, Inc., a UnitedHealthcare® company and a leading health insurer in Nevada, to provide the Catasys® integrated substance dependence solution to its enrolled members. » 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 Announces Contract with Leading Regional Health Plan Catasys Health - Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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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
Changing 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 Catasys Enters Into Agreement with Ford Motor Company Catasys Health - Thursday, September 17, 2009
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sep. 17, 2009 --
Catasys, Inc. announced today that the Company has entered into a three
year agreement with Ford® Motor Company to provide the OnTrak
integrated substance dependence solution to Ford’s hourly employees in
Michigan enrolled in the National PPO and who meet certain criteria.
Eligible employees struggling with alcoholism, stimulant and opiate
dependence will be covered under the program, which contains medical
interventions, psychosocial therapy and care coaching components across
52 weeks. The Company will conduct direct outreach to enroll qualified
members, and will also work with UAW-Ford and Ford’s EAP program to
ensure the most beneficial treatment pathway for members. Contractual
revenues from the agreement are based on a combination of monthly fees
for the member population for Catasys, with additional monthly fees for
members enrolled into the Catasys program. Operational implementation is
expected to begin shortly, and the program is anticipated to launch in
the fourth quarter of 2009.
“We are pleased by the level of support we received from UAW-Ford and Ford’s management personnel,” said Rick Anderson, Catasys’ President and COO. “We have realigned our company and developed Catasys for the managed care market, and it is rewarding to have a new agreement that further publicly validates our product and business model. Ford’s desire to improve employee care and productivity demonstrates a significant opportunity for health plans to provide their customers the Catasys solution.” Various studies, research and other resources demonstrate that: » More
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