Behavioral Health Business December 31, 2024
Morgan Gonzales

Patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) often struggle with social determinants of health, including housing and transportation. Sober living and other housing options for people undergoing SUD treatment can allow patients to focus on recovery.

But a history of fraud and abuse gave sober living a negative reputation that has only recovered in the last five to ten years, according to Chad Koller, divisional vice president of SUD at Universal Health Services’ (NYSE: UHS) behavioral health division.

Now, sober living is poised to become increasingly common across the SUD treatment industry, offering clinical and financial benefits while aligning with payer interests.

“In the field, folks understand the value of the housing component and sober living… as we move forward, we’ll...

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