Behavioral Health and Substance Dependence

Number of Drug Overdoses Rises

Catasys Health - Thursday, February 03, 2011

DailyPress.net; By Ashley Hoholik
ESCANABA - As the number of people abusing or misusing prescription drugs becomes increasingly prevalent both nationally and locally, officials continue to look for ways to curb the unwelcome trend. The area Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse is among those making an effort to educate and prevent abuse. » More

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8 Drivers Impacting Cost Savings

Catasys Health - Thursday, September 23, 2010

Catasys On Healthcare September 2010 Newsletter
This edition of the Catasys newsletter outlines 8 drivers impacting cost savings from your substance dependent population. Surprisingly, national averages show $160 million in claims are incurred by substance dependent members in a 1 million member health plan. The majority of these costs are medical, driven by the consequences of substance abuse (and are mitigated if the substance abuse is successfully addressed). » More

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Four Cost Factors of Your Substance Dependent Members

Catasys Health - Friday, September 17, 2010

Rethink Treatment Models for Substance Dependence - Managed Healthcare Executive; June 2010: 11: By Gary Ingenito » More

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Catasys Launches OnTrak™ Facebook Page

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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Cutting Edge Treatment for Substance Dependence for Health Plans

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

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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:
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