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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

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


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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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


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:
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