By Maia Szalavitz
Marilee Murphy Odendahl wants you to know a few things about her son, Ian. "He was marvelously funny, loyal, extremely intelligent and a really good observer of human behavior, so much that you wouldn't necessarily like to be the focus of it. He loved music and played guitar. He was my joy." She also wants you to know that Ian Murphy Mitchard died on Sept. 27, 2007, three days after his 28th birthday, of a heroin overdose.
Especially today, Overdose Awareness Day, Murphy Odendahl doesn't want other families to suffer the ways hers has. But each year, many do: more than 28,000 people die every year of overdose, a growing problem.
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Welcome to the Catasys On Healthcare Blog
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 On Overdose Awareness Day, a Mother's Plea for Compassion Catasys Health - Wednesday, August 31, 2011
8 Drivers Impacting Cost Savings Catasys Health - Thursday, September 23, 2010
Catasys On Healthcare September 2010 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. » MoreCutting 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
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
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