CompCare Launches Substance Abuse Disease Management Solutions Powered by Hythiam's PROMETA Protocols.TAMPA, Fla. -- Comprehensive Care Corporation (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :CHCR CHCR Center for Health Care Rights ) (CompCare) today announced that it will market Hythiam's PROMETA(TM) physiological protocols as the centerpiece of its substance abuse disease management program. Hythiam(R) is a healthcare services management company focused on delivering solutions for those suffering from alcoholism and other substance dependencies. CompCare has been granted the exclusive right to market the substance abuse disease management program with Hythiam's PROMETA treatment protocols to its current and certain mutually agreed upon Adj. 1. agreed upon - constituted or contracted by stipulation or agreement; "stipulatory obligations" stipulatory noncontroversial, uncontroversial - not likely to arouse controversy prospective clients. Hythiam has also agreed to sponsor two sales personnel to promote the program. CompCare is the first managed behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or organization to approve the use of PROMETA as part of an integrated disease management approach. By combining medical interventions and clinical support with managed care technology, CompCare's treatment program is designed to offer less restrictive levels of care, minimize repeat detoxifications, and improve the quality of life for individuals who suffer from addiction. Mary Jane Johnson Jane Johnson may refer to:
prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an operating division of the Health and Human Services Department (HHS), was established in 1992 by the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration Reorganization Act (Pub. L. No. 102-321). (SAMHSA SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ), 22 million people suffered from substance dependence or abuse in each of the years 2004, 2003, and 2002. Nearly 77% of those adults classified with dependence or abuse were employed; meaning many of their employers incurred costs ranging from lost productivity and absenteeism to higher health care and workers' compensation workers' compensation, payment by employers for some part of the cost of injuries, or in some cases of occupational diseases, received by employees in the course of their work. costs. When also considering the expense of long-term recovery and co-occurring medical costs associated with prolonged substance use, the financial impact on public and private sectors is enormous." Ms. Johnson continued, "This is CompCare's second stand-alone disease management product brought to market during the last seven months. In August 2005, we entered into an agreement with a company to conduct behavioral pharmacy analysis, in an effort to prioritize care management of medical and behavioral co-morbid conditions. As we move forward, we will strive to continue fostering additional innovative partnerships and solutions that complement our behavioral health carve-out business." About Comprehensive Care Corporation Established in 1969, CompCare provides behavioral health, substance abuse, and employee assistance programs for governmental agencies, managed care companies and employer groups throughout the United States. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, CompCare operates regional service centers in Florida, Michigan, and Texas; serves approximately 800,000 covered individuals nationwide; and has a network of approximately 8,000 qualified behavioral health practitioners. With 36 years of experience in the industry, CompCare focuses on personalized attention, flexibility, a commitment to high-quality services, and innovative approaches to behavioral health that address both the specific needs of clients and changing healthcare industry demands. "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995: Certain information included herein and in other Company reports, SEC filings, statements, and presentations is forward looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements concerning the Company's anticipated operating results, financial resources, increases in revenues, increased profitability, interest expense, growth and expansion, and the ability to obtain new behavioral healthcare contracts. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect actual results and cause them to differ materially from expectations expressed herein and in other Company reports, SEC filings, statements, and presentations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in local, regional, and national economic and political conditions, the effect of governmental regulation, competitive market conditions, varying trends in member utilization, our ability to manage healthcare operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. , the profitability of our capitated contracts, cost of care, our ability to obtain new business, seasonality, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. |
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