# Addiction Treatment * **Definition:** A range of medical and therapeutic interventions aimed at helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery, often incorporating evidence-based approaches and technological advancements to enhance effectiveness and patient engagement. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Addiction Treatment ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Addiction Treatment**, for healthcare technology leaders * 5.8K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**Medicaid, Denials and Delays: Top Payer Hurdles for SUD Treatment Providers**](https://bhbusiness.com/2025/05/28/medicaid-denials-and-delays-top-payer-hurdles-for-sud-treatment-providers/) | [[Behavioral Health Business]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**Addiction Treatment's Dealmaking Doldrums - Behavioral Health Business**](https://bhbusiness.com/2025/05/27/addiction-treatments-dealmaking-doldrums/) | [[Behavioral Health Business]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**LegitScript's Addiction Treatment Certification Program Now Recognized by Google in Canada**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250131259590/en/LegitScript%E2%80%99s-Addiction-Treatment-Certification-Program-Now-Recognized-by-Google-in-Canada/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**LegitScript's Addiction Treatment Certification Program Now Recognized by Google in Canada**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250131259590/en/LegitScript%E2%80%99s-Addiction-Treatment-Certification-Program-Now-Recognized-by-Google-in-Canada/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**New addiction treatment center in Tulsa fills unique void - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/addiction-treatment-center-tulsa-fills-042238123.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Laguna Treatment Center Pilots Value-Based Care with Magellan Health, Leading the Way for Better Patient Outcomes in Addiction Treatment**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/16/3011195/0/en/Laguna-Treatment-Center-Pilots-Value-Based-Care-with-Magellan-Health-Leading-the-Way-for-Better-Patient-Outcomes-in-Addiction-Treatment.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Laguna Treatment Center Pilots Value-Based Care with Magellan Health, Leading the Way for Better Patient Outcomes in Addiction Treatment**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/laguna-treatment-center-pilots-value-based-care-with-magellan-health-leading-the-way-for-better-patient-outcomes-in-addiction-treatment-1034237695) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**4 imperatives for improving mental health care in 2025 - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/4-imperatives-for-improving-mental-health-care-in-2025/) | [[World Economic Forum]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**2025's Top-Rated EHR Vendors Across 40 Medical & Surgical Specialties - Newswire.com**](https://www.newswire.com/news/2025-s-top-rated-ehr-vendors-across-40-medical-surgical-specialties-22492810) | [[Newswire]] | | 12/30/2024 | [**Jimmy Carter Supported Federal Pot Decriminalization for Half a Century. It Still Has Not Happened.**](https://www.aol.com/news/jimmy-carter-supported-federal-pot-200029144.html) | [[AOL]] | | 12/29/2024 | [**Navigating Virtual Prescribing Policy Changes in 2025**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/12/navigating-virtual-prescribing-policy-changes-in-2025/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Health IT Hires, Appointments, and Who's Hiring**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/health-it-hires-appointments-and-whos-hiring-120324/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 11/23/2024 | [**Canada Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Market By Application - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/canada-substance-abuse-addiction-treatment-market-application-efw6e/) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/23/2024 | [**Canada Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Market By Application - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/canada-substance-abuse-addiction-treatment-market-application-efw6e) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**5 ways Congress could make addiction treatment easier to access, per the AHA**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-government-policies/5-ways-congress-could-make-addiction-treatment-easier-to-access-per-the-aha.html) | [[Beckers Behavioral Health]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market to Expand by USD 532.9 Million (2024-2028), Rising ...**](https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/telerehabilitation-systems-market-to-expand-by-usd-532-9-million-2024-2028-rising-chronic-disease-cases-driving-revenue-ai-impacting-market-trends-technavio-40f87815) | [[MarketWatch]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Netsmart Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification for Public Health EHR**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120011391/en/Netsmart-Achieves-TX-RAMP-Level-2-Certification-for-Public-Health-EHR/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Netsmart Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification for Public Health EHR**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120011391/en/Netsmart-Achieves-TX-RAMP-Level-2-Certification-for-Public-Health-EHR/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Netsmart Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification for Public Health EHR - Business Wire**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120011391/en/Netsmart-Achieves-TX-RAMP-Level-2-Certification-for-Public-Health-EHR) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/17/2024 | [**Northern Illinois Recovery Center Earns 2024 Top Addiction Treatment Center Honor from Newsweek, Statista**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/northern-illinois-recovery-center-earns-2024-top-addiction-treatment-center-honor-from-newsweek-statista-302279341.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**Virtue Recovery Killeen Provides Addiction Treatment in Recognition of National Addiction Treatment Week**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/virtue-recovery-killeen-provides-addiction-treatment-in-recognition-of-national-addiction-treatment-week-302275796.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**PursueCare Introduces RESET® and RESET-O®-FDA-Authorized Digital Therapeutics for Addiction Treatment**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241016147466/en/PursueCare-Introduces-RESET%C2%AE-and-RESET-O%C2%AE%E2%80%94FDA-Authorized-Digital-Therapeutics-for-Addiction-Treatment/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**PursueCare Introduces RESET® and RESET-O®-FDA-Authorized Digital Therapeutics for Addiction Treatment**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241016147466/pursuecare-introduces-reset-and-reset-ofda-authorized-digital-therapeutics-for-addiction-treatment) | [[Morningstar]] | | 10/11/2024 | [**Digital health funding: Glooko gets $100M, appoints new CEO**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/top-funding-glooko-maven-clinic-radiantai) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 8/13/2020 | [**Medcity Pivot Podcast**](https://medcitynews.com/tag/medcity-pivot-podcast/) | [[MedCity News]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **PursueCare**: A virtual addiction treatment provider participating in the ASAM Conference, focusing on personalized care. - **Aware Recovery Care**: An organization providing in-home addiction treatment services and collaborating with Hartford HealthCare. - **CATCH Program**: A specialized addiction care program developed by NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYC public hospitals to improve treatment initiation and retention for hospitalized patients with substance use disorders. - **SoberMaps**: An innovative tool designed to help individuals find suitable treatment centers for addiction recovery. - **Desert Hope Treatment Center**: A facility that provides culturally competent care for Veterans struggling with addiction, partnering with PsychArmor for specialized training. - **Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation**: A prominent nonprofit in addiction treatment, partnering with Netsmart to enhance operational efficiency. - **Caron Treatment Centers**: A nonprofit organization providing comprehensive addiction treatment and behavioral health services. - **Workit Health**: A telehealth provider offering online addiction treatment programs, addressing unmet needs in Illinois. - **AspenRidge Recovery**: An organization that merged with Colorado Medication-Assisted Recovery to enhance addiction treatment services. - **Pinnacle Treatment Centers**: A behavioral health provider focused on enhancing care standards for individuals with substance use disorders. - **Eleanor Health**: A provider of outpatient addiction treatment services utilizing a whole-person care model. - **Netsmart**: A healthcare IT solutions provider enhancing addiction treatment through technology and partnerships. - **Kipu Health**: Conducted a survey highlighting the impact of technology on addiction treatment and clinician-patient connections. - **Ophelia**: A virtual addiction treatment provider that has expanded services to Medicaid patients in New Jersey. - **Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.**: A provider of addiction treatment services with facilities recognized for high-quality care. - **Magellan Health**: Partnering with Laguna Treatment Center to implement a value-based care model in addiction treatment. - **SAMHSA**: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, involved in funding contingency management for stimulant use disorders. - **LegitScript**: An organization that certifies addiction treatment providers to enhance compliance and transparency in advertising. - **Laguna Treatment Center**: Collaborating with Magellan Health on a value-based payment model to improve addiction treatment outcomes. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **CATCH Program**: Collaboration between NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYC public hospitals to provide addiction care to hospitalized patients. - **Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and Netsmart**: This partnership aims to improve documentation processes and operational efficiency in addiction treatment. - **Caron Treatment Centers and Lucet**: In-network partnership to enhance accessibility to addiction treatment programs in South Florida. - **Hartford HealthCare and Aware Recovery Care**: A partnership aimed at enhancing addiction treatment services in Connecticut through evidence-based care. - **Caron Treatment Centers and Insurance Providers**: Caron is partnering with major insurance providers to make addiction treatment more accessible. - **Tulip Hill Healthcare and Tennessee Detox Center**: Acquisition to enhance addiction treatment services in Kentucky and Tennessee. - **Laguna Treatment Center and Magellan Health**: Collaborating on a pilot program to implement a value-based payment model for addiction treatment. - **Workit Health and local health plans**: Collaborations to enhance access to addiction treatment for residents in rural New Mexico. - **PursueCare and Pear Therapeutics**: Relaunch of digital therapeutics for substance use disorders, integrating them into virtual treatment offerings. - **Bradford Health Services and Lakeview Health**: An acquisition to enhance addiction treatment services and expand specialized care options. - **Eleanor Health**: Expanding virtual care services across Florida to improve access to addiction treatment. - **Thriveworks and Ophelia**: Partnering to facilitate referrals for patients with opioid use disorder and extensive mental health care. - **Desert Hope Treatment Center and PsychArmor**: This partnership aims to provide culturally competent care tailored to Veterans' unique needs. - **SciSparc and Clearmind**: Collaborating to develop innovative combination therapies integrating MDMA with N-Acylethanolamines for addiction treatment. - **Eleanor Health and Thriveworks**: A referral partnership to improve access to substance use disorder care for Thriveworks members. - **Talkspace and Bicycle Health**: A partnership enabling mutual referrals for addiction and mental health services. - **Verifyle and National Behavioral Health Association of Providers**: This collaboration focuses on enhancing the security of behavioral health and addiction treatment data. - **Henry Ford Health and Ascension**: A joint venture to rebrand hospitals and an addiction treatment center, enhancing healthcare access in Michigan. - **Sunwave Health with High Watch Recovery Center and Alina Lodge**: Implementing a comprehensive software platform to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Personalized Treatment Plans**: Modern addiction treatment emphasizes personalized care tailored to individual needs, including mental health and family dynamics. - **Telemedicine**: Transforming addiction treatment by enhancing accessibility and allowing remote connections with counselors. - **Harm Reduction Strategies**: Innovative approaches such as safe injection sites and motivational interviewing are being implemented to improve addiction treatment outcomes. - **AI and Machine Learning**: Technological advancements are enhancing treatment effectiveness and patient engagement in addiction treatment. - **Value-Based Care Models**: Emerging focus on value-based care in addiction treatment to improve patient outcomes and reduce relapse rates. - **Virtual Reality**: Explored as a potential aid in addiction treatment, providing immersive experiences to confront addiction triggers. - **Telemedicine in Addiction Treatment**: Studies show telemedicine improves treatment engagement and retention rates for opioid addiction. - **Mobile Apps**: Emerging as valuable tools in addiction recovery, offering features like sober day tracking and coping strategies. - **Holistic Therapies**: There is a growing trend towards incorporating holistic and alternative therapies, such as yoga and meditation, into addiction treatment. - **Digital Therapeutics**: The integration of smartphone apps for treating substance use disorders into existing care models is gaining traction. - **Telehealth for addiction treatment**: Bicycle Health's telehealth program has treated over 2,600 patients, improving long-term recovery outcomes. - **AI in Addiction Treatment**: AI platforms like Videra Health are being used to detect early signs of relapse, enabling timely interventions. - **CATCH Program**: A program in NYC hospitals that significantly improves post-discharge treatment uptake for opioid use disorder. - **Value-Based Care Model**: Laguna Treatment Center's initiative to focus on measurable quality indicators and patient follow-up in addiction treatment. - **NextGen Healthcare's Behavioral Health Suite**: Recognized for its innovative solutions that support integrated care and improve efficiency in addiction treatment. - **Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder**: Studies show that telehealth models improve patient retention rates in addiction treatment compared to traditional methods. - **Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)**: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced $1.5 billion in funding for MAT programs to combat the opioid crisis. - **GLP-1 Medications**: Exploration of GLP-1 medications for addiction treatment shows promise, although regulatory challenges exist. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Treatment**: Challenges include uneven access, long waitlists, and high costs for adolescent residential addiction treatment. - **Funding and Sustainability**: The need for ongoing investment in addiction treatment services to ensure quality and accessibility, particularly in outpatient settings. - **Stigma in Addiction Treatment**: Despite advancements, stigma continues to hinder the adoption of effective treatment methods like telemedicine. - **Overdose Crisis**: Rising nonfatal opioid overdoses continue to challenge the effectiveness of current addiction treatment policies and practices. - **Stigma Around Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)**: Despite evidence supporting MAT, stigma and outdated biases hinder access to effective treatments like buprenorphine and methadone. - **Stigma and Misconceptions**: Stigma surrounding addiction and treatment options continues to be a significant barrier to individuals seeking help. - **Exploitative Marketing**: Research indicates that individuals seeking recovery face misleading marketing from the addiction treatment industry. - **Access Barriers**: Despite advancements, many individuals still face barriers to accessing addiction treatment, particularly in rural areas. - **Mental Health Integration**: The need for better integration of mental health care with addiction treatment remains a critical concern for improving recovery outcomes. - **Regulatory Changes**: Leaders express concerns about the impact of regulatory changes on operational strategies in addiction treatment. - **Stigma and Treatment Continuity**: Despite increased prescriptions for buprenorphine, many patients struggle to maintain continuous treatment connections. - **Access Disparities**: Many hospitals lack resources for effective addiction treatment, particularly for opioid use disorders, leading to significant gaps in care. - **Investment Barriers**: Regulatory, patent, and reimbursement challenges are hindering venture investment in innovative addiction therapies. - **Data Privacy Issues**: Online addiction treatment companies like Monument and Cerebral have faced scrutiny for sharing sensitive patient information with third parties. - **Ethical Implications of AI**: The integration of AI in addiction treatment necessitates vigilance regarding data privacy and ethical concerns. - **Access to Treatment in Jails**: Only 43.8% of surveyed jails provide medication for opioid use disorder, highlighting a gap in treatment availability. - **Regulatory Hurdles**: Calls for further changes in telehealth regulations to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. ## Related Topics [[Addiction Medicine]]; [[Addiction Psychiatry]]