CHESS Health

06/03/2026

Upcoming Webinar: Closing the Recovery Engagement Gap: How Digital Tools Can Help Reduce Readmissions, Reach Underserved Populations, and Cut the Cost of SUD
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 10th at 1 p.m. EST

Digital recovery engagement tools go where clinics can't, providing sustained, culturally responsive support through SMS outreach, peer connection, and family engagement, regardless of geography or circumstance.

At our upcoming webinar, CHESS Health CEO Hans Morefield and Senior Director of Recovery Services Bridget Crumley will show you how states, counties, and tribes have deployed these tools to reach and retain their most vulnerable populations, and what the outcomes data shows.

Register today!

SUD costs spike when people disengage. Learn how health plans and public agencies use digital tools to sustain recovery at scale.

06/02/2026

We’re excited to attend the i2i Spring Conference on June 9th!

Our Customer Success team will be onsite to share how organizations across North Carolina are driving strong participant engagement, increasing provider utilization, and supporting individuals with 24/7 digital recovery tools.

Stop by to explore new strategies, celebrate your progress, and learn about upcoming enhancements designed to support the incredible work happening across your community.

06/01/2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the addition of 10 new states into the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program last week.

HHS, through CMS and SAMHSA, announced the addition of 10 new states into the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program.

05/29/2026

Employee Health & Fitness Month is a reminder that wellbeing extends far beyond physical health.

Mental health, connection, and recovery support are essential parts of a healthy workforce - especially as employers continue facing rising rates of stress, burnout, and substance use challenges.

Creating healthier workplaces starts with recognizing that recovery is health care.

05/27/2026

In honor of National Women's Health Week this month, let's talk about an intervention that transforms lives and budgets: maternal OUD treatment.

The numbers can't be ignored:
💠 $22,552 immediate NAS hospitalization (82% Medicaid-covered)
💠 $17,921 elevated healthcare costs over the child's first decade
💠 $40,000+ total exposure per untreated mother-child

Comprehensive maternal OUD treatment that maintains engagement throughout pregnancy and postpartum stops costs before they start.

The proven approach to maternal OUD: Sustained engagement through digital care reduces costs by preventing NAS and long-term complications.

05/26/2026

Just one week until NASADAD 2026!

At our booth we’ll highlight digital tools that expand access, strengthen prevention, and support individuals across settings from justice, behavioral health, and public programs.

05/25/2026

Join us as we remember and honor our heroes 💙

05/22/2026

In recognition of , we'd like to honor the courage of those living with mental health conditions and celebrate the loved ones and professionals who support them every day.

05/21/2026

What does untreated and undertreated SUD really cost, and who’s paying for it?

Our latest white paper breaks it down across providers, health plans, employers, and the public sector, showing why investing in prevention, access, and long-term recovery isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s a financially sound strategy.

The true cost of untreated SUD — quantified by sector. Download CHESS Health's multi-sector financial analysis and the case for investment.

05/20/2026

According to the latest UN global drug report, co***ne deaths are rising globally as co***ne production reaches an all-time high.

Participants who got single dose of psilocybin were more likely to abstain from co***ne than those who got placebo