CHESS Health

09/04/2026

The conversation around responsible gaming is intensifying. A group of federal lawmakers recently challenged FanDuel's approach to bettor protections, arguing that stronger safeguards may be needed to address gambling-related harm.

The lawmakers are demanding more information about rewards — like a video from Phillies star Bryce Harper — that the company uses to entice bettors.

09/03/2026

Retention is one of the biggest challenges facing MOUD programs today.

When patients disengage early, both clinical outcomes and program sustainability suffer. Our latest guide examines the retention gap behind NCQA's POD measure and how digital recovery support can help extend engagement past 180 days.

Digital recovery helps health plans improve POD measure performance by extending OUD medication adherence past the critical 180-day mark.

09/02/2026

Groups Call for Greater Transparency in $50B Rural Health Transformation Program 👀

States must submit Rural Health Transformation Program progress reports to the federal government, but they aren’t required to proactively post those reports, or related information, publicly.

09/01/2026

Recovery doesn't happen in isolation.

Across the country, people are using CHESS Health's Connections app to find community, celebrate milestones, navigate challenges, and support one another through recovery. From daily check-ins and virtual meetings to 24/7 peer support, meaningful engagement is helping transform lives.

This National Recovery Month, we're honored to amplify the voices of those proving every day that recovery is possible.

Read more about our Voices of Recovery program 👇

Voices of Recovery features real stories of how Connections app engagement transforms recovery journeys and delivers clinical outcomes.

08/31/2026

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose and the loved ones who continue to feel that loss every day.

We also recognize those still struggling and those yet to be reached. Through compassion, connection, and evidence-based support, we can help create more pathways to recovery and hope.

Together, let's honor those we've lost by supporting recovery and working to prevent future overdose deaths.

08/28/2026

As gambling becomes ever more ingrained in American society, experts say they are seeing more cases of young adults who develop addictions and parents who struggle to help them.

For Amit, it all started with a college poker game. Now he's in recovery from a gambling addiction that consumed him and his parents.

08/27/2026

For health plans, improving SUD treatment retention isn't just about quality outcomes. It's one of the most effective ways to manage total cost of care.

When members disengage from treatment early, they're more likely to cycle back through emergency departments, inpatient settings, and crisis services, driving avoidable utilization and costs.

That's why CHESS Health combines 24/7 peer support and recovery engagement tools with proven adoption strategies, including provider integration, branded resources, and member incentives that keep people connected to care without creating additional burden for clinical teams.

The impact? One network increased average length of stay by 59%, helping improve engagement while reducing costly, disengagement-driven readmissions and ED visits.

See how auto-enrolling patients in a recovery app boosted treatment retention and cut no-shows — with zero added staff effort.

08/25/2026

We’re excited to join the 2026 Peer Recovery Conference on August 26-27!

Our Customer Success team will be onsite to share how organizations across Arkansas 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.

Want to see how we’re supporting Arkansas today? https://www.chess.health/arkansas-recovery-solution/

08/24/2026

Gambling rates among men and women are virtually the same. Some studies show women who start gambling later in life tend to progress more quickly toward problem gambling than men. Yet, problem gambling research has focused more heavily on men, leaving researchers with less understanding of how to best help and reach women.

Experts fear online gambling could be the country's next great addiction epidemic.

08/21/2026

What happens when contingency management is easier to implement?

Results like these:
📈 294% increase in therapy visit attendance
📈 30% increase in outpatient engagement

These outcomes helped earn a Product of the Year nomination for CHESS Health's Rewards Engine. We're proud of the providers using this evidence-based approach to improve recovery outcomes every day.

Vote for us under the Patient Engagement, Access & Intake Technology category: https://poyawards.bhbusiness.com/vote

Vendors serving the behavioral health industry nominate their products, solutions and technologies. Behavioral Health Business (BHB) readers vote for their favorites in each category.