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The First Evidence-Based Platform Automating the Addiction Management Life Cycle

Founded in 2014 by nationally recognized substance abuse researcher Dr. Dave Gustafson, CHESS developed A-CHESS (Addiction Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System), the leading evidence-based relapse prevention technology. A-CHESS provides support for SUD in a variety of environments:

• PCPs and Clinics
• Emergency Departments
• Care Coordinators
• Rehab Facilities
• Detox Centers
• MAT Providers

Nationally recognized and validated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), the Journal of Substance Abuse and the Surgeon General and the Journal of Substance Abuse as a proven relapse predictor. Clinically Validated Results
• 31% fewer patients relapsed (surveyed at 4, 8, and 12 months)
• 50% reduction in severity of relapse
• 71% reduction in re-hospitalizations
• 20% more likely to complete treatment

SAMHSA's 2025 advisory set the CM incentive ceiling at $750 per patient per year, and it can be funded through Medicaid ...
10/22/2026

SAMHSA's 2025 advisory set the CM incentive ceiling at $750 per patient per year, and it can be funded through Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers, SOR/TOR grants, opioid settlement funding, and several other sources most agencies already administer.

For a mandate built around reducing cost and breaking the cycle of relapse, that combination of low barrier to entry and strong evidence is worth a look.

If you're weighing where to put 2026 dollars, this is a good place to start.

Understand the science behind contingency management, how to implement it, funding options and how automation can make it easy.

83% of contingency management participants at Cascadia Health reported that the program helped them reduce methamphetami...
10/21/2026

83% of contingency management participants at Cascadia Health reported that the program helped them reduce methamphetamine use.

By combining CHESS Health's Rewards Engine (automated contingency management) with the Connections recovery support app, Cascadia Health is using evidence-based incentives and 24/7 digital recovery support to strengthen engagement in substance use disorder treatment.

Since launching the program in 2024:
• 216 individuals have received contingency management rewards.
• $26,869 in recovery incentives have been distributed.
• Participants reported improvements in substance use, health, lifestyle, and community engagement.

Explore how Cascadia Health is putting contingency management into practice and what other treatment providers can learn from its approach.

Discover how Cascadia Health uses contingency management and digital recovery support to improve treatment engagement.

Rural Health Transformation funding is now available in every state, and prevention is on the list. If your state hasn't...
10/20/2026

Rural Health Transformation funding is now available in every state, and prevention is on the list. If your state hasn't allocated those dollars yet, there's still an opportunity to act. CHESS Health's automated screening and SBIRT platform can launch in as little as 2-3 weeks, helping organizations put funding to work quickly.

Register for The ROI of Early Intervention on October 28 to learn how automated screening and SBIRT can strengthen your 2027 strategy, featuring insights from CEO Hans Morefield and a real-world community-scale case study.

Learn how to scale SUD prevention without adding staff: funding strategies, automated screening, and a real-world case study.

Contingency management is one of the most effective, evidence-based interventions in addiction treatment, yet it's still...
10/19/2026

Contingency management is one of the most effective, evidence-based interventions in addiction treatment, yet it's still underutilized.

In this on-demand webinar, experts explore how recovery incentive programs are driving measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and recovery outcomes, including:

✅ A 41% reduction in mortality risk for individuals with stimulant use disorder
✅ A 98% retention rate in Sun River Health's opioid use disorder program
✅ Real-world lessons from providers successfully implementing these programs today

You'll also hear how evolving funding models and growing state and federal support are making it easier to scale these programs.

Watch on demand to gain actionable insights for integrating recovery incentive programs into your comprehensive treatment approach.

Patients aged 31 to 65 make up over 80% of insured individuals diagnosed with OUD, while young adults represent under 10...
10/16/2026

Patients aged 31 to 65 make up over 80% of insured individuals diagnosed with OUD, while young adults represent under 10%.

More people with an addiction to drugs from morphine to he**in, pain relievers like oxycodone, and fentanyl, are receiving diagnoses from a doctor.

If you're evaluating digital SUD tools this year, three questions matter more than any others: What compliance standard ...
10/15/2026

If you're evaluating digital SUD tools this year, three questions matter more than any others: What compliance standard are you actually getting (HITRUST vs. HIPAA-only)? Does it integrate with your EHR, or become one more system your staff has to manage? And what outcomes data can the vendor actually show you?

We put together a straight-answer FAQ covering all three - plus what a strong evidence base looks like when you're the one signing the contract.

Answers to top questions on SUD prevention, referral management, and recovery support, plus the ROI and outcomes data that back it up.

As organizations begin planning for 2027, the question isn't just where funding will come from. It's how to maximize the...
10/14/2026

As organizations begin planning for 2027, the question isn't just where funding will come from. It's how to maximize the impact of every prevention dollar.

With opioid settlement funds, SAMHSA grants, and Rural Health Transformation investments available today, prevention leaders have an opportunity to scale screening and early intervention without adding administrative burden. Automation can help extend staff capacity, improve consistency, and generate the outcomes data funders increasingly expect.

Join CHESS Health on October 28 for The ROI of Early Intervention, where CEO Hans Morefield will share how automated screening and SBIRT can support prevention strategies at scale, including a real-world implementation and the results it delivered.

What you'll learn:
✅ Which funding sources align with prevention technology investments, including opioid settlement, SUBG, SOR, and RHT funding
✅ How to automate screening across primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs
✅ Results and lessons learned from a community-scale deployment

If 2027 planning is already on your radar, this session will provide practical strategies for building a more scalable and sustainable prevention infrastructure.

Learn how to scale SUD prevention without adding staff: funding strategies, automated screening, and a real-world case study.

Discharge isn't the end of the patient journey. Recovery often requires ongoing support, and organizations that stay con...
10/12/2026

Discharge isn't the end of the patient journey.

Recovery often requires ongoing support, and organizations that stay connected through alumni engagement are often the first place patients turn when they need help again.

Join NAATP to discover why retention is about more than length of stay. It's about building lasting relationships that support better outcomes and long-term growth.

🔒 NAATP Member Exclusive | Not a member yet? Join NAATP to access this webinar and other valuable member-only education, resources, and networking opportunities.

Patient retention is more than a clinical outcome. It is a key driver of financial sustainability, quality performance, and long-term organizational growth. The data makes the stakes clear across every level of care: roughly half of IOP patients never complete their program, national research shows....

Emerging research suggests GLP-1 medications may do more than treat diabetes and obesity, showing potential to reduce cr...
10/09/2026

Emerging research suggests GLP-1 medications may do more than treat diabetes and obesity, showing potential to reduce cravings for alcohol and drugs and offer a new tool in addressing addiction.

A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs are not only helping millions with their diabetes and weight loss, but they’re also proving effective at curbing people’s desire for drugs and alcohol. William Brangham reports on the researchers who are testing whether these medications can h...

Prevention is one of the best investments in public health. Every dollar returns an estimated $10 to $18 in avoided trea...
10/08/2026

Prevention is one of the best investments in public health. Every dollar returns an estimated $10 to $18 in avoided treatment and justice costs.

The hard part is reach. In-person screening only finds the people who walk through your door.

Our new guide covers the three levels of prevention, how SBIRT scales digitally, and how to measure impact for funders.

How digital SUD prevention tools can automate and scale universal screening, SBIRT, brief intervention, and referral to care.

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