Our Mission
To offer accessible technology to support individuals, clinicians, and caregivers impacted by Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Drawing on our team’s expertise in assisting caregivers and families affected by substance use, we provide decision support and digital therapeutic solutions. We seek to maintain leading-edge solutions that remote support biometric validation of substance use and predictive analysis of patient substance use, aiming to improve their health outcomes and recovery journey.
Our Vision
To be a leader in providing accessible technology that empowers individuals, clinicians, and caregivers affected by Substance Use Disorders (SUD) so that our products can ultimately enhance health outcomes and facilitate a smoother recovery journey.
Neowithdrawal
Our Neowithdrawal™ Program provides thorough training for NAS/NOWS care providers following the Eat, Sleep, and Console Model of Care. It includes 7 modules and grants caregivers 2 Nursing Continuing Professional Development hours. Additionally, six Case Competency Scenarios offering real-world examples are provided ensuring consistency in patient care.
Appropos Health
Appropos Health is a digital therapeutic for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) that employs Contingency Management. Delivered via a user-friendly mobile app, offering convenient on-the-go access. The program integrates with healthcare providers and Electronic Health Records and utilizes machine learning to ensure optimal, personalized treatment.
Custom Research
Our platform offers customizable solutions to support the development of specific policies, quality improvement methods, and research projects. We seamlessly integrate with academic and EHR systems, incorporating screenings, Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), and contingency management. Our adaptable content and services are designed to enhance adjunct treatments and drive superior outcomes.
Latest News
Canadian Broadcast Corporation News Highlights WSU’s Contingency Management Research with Dr. Michael McDonell
A recent Canadian Broadcast Corporation News article spotlights the growing success of contingency management, a reward-based intervention gaining traction in multiple states, including Washington, California, Delaware, and Hawaii, to help[…]
Read moreNeowithdrawal Launch
Exciting News for Healthcare Professionals: Neowithdrawal™ Launching February 4th, 2025 Join us for the official launch of Neowithdrawal™, a comprehensive online education platform aimed at empowering nurses, clinicians, and healthcare[…]
Read moreResearch Collaborations
In addition to our clinical team, we have had the pleasure to work with several research collaborators who serve as subject matter experts and advisors. Here are a few of our current collaborations.
Addictions Research
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Dr. Sterling McPherson is a leader in Experimental Psychology and Quantitative Methods. He and his team have been lead collaborators on the development of NAS products. Dr. McPherson and Dr. Mike McDonnel,a Clinical Psychologist and Professor at the College of Medicine have also collaborated on Contingency Management solutions to reduce alcohol use.
Alzheimer’s Research
WSU Psychology Department
We are a sub-awardee on a Department of Defense grant working with Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe to develop EMMA, a digital memory notebook for persons with cognitive impairment. The project also includes a mastery based training component which supports machine learning to adapt the skill lessons to the user performance.
Additional Collaborations
& Future Research
Our experience includes assisting a regional hospital acquire and implement a CMS Innovation grant to reduce hospital mortality and support for training related to smoking cessation. Look forward to additional projects to support stigma training and implementation of Just in Time Adaptive Interventions with additional collaborators.
Our Team
Kim Johnson
Founder
Background in technology for underserved markets, specializing in substance use disorders with innovations in training and decision support. Proven success securing $3M in NIH and CMS funding for healthcare technology solutions.
Maureen Shogan MN,RNC
Clinical Director
Clinical Nurse Specialist in hospital and healthcare settings, active in the WA State Perinatal Collaborative. Former editor of AWHONN’s Neonatal Orientation Education Program (NOEP).
James Pettit
DevOps Engineer
Software Developer proficient in PHP, Photoshop, AWS, Agile Methodologies, SASS/CSS, jQuery, and more. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Eastern Washington University with a strong background in arts and design.
Carol Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Strengths Coach specializing in achieving successful outcomes for executives and teams across diverse industries including non-profits, accounting firms, faith organizations, healthcare, real estate, and consulting. Holds RN, MBA, CPA, M.Div. degrees.
Spencer White
Full Stack Software Engineer
Full Stack Engineer and former Software Research Engineer with a focus on IoT and Blockchain technologies. Proficient in Web Development, Blockchain Frameworks, SQL, Azure, and more. Volunteered his expertise at Teach for America demonstrating a strong commitment to education and community.
Connor Coates
Marketing & Product Management
Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist with knowledge of healthcare operations. Holds a master’s degree in public health where he honed his analytical and writing skills in order to utilize science and a data driven approach to enhance public health decision-making processes.
Patrick Thach
Software Solutions Consultant
Experienced Software Engineer specializing in secure architecture, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Provides system design and root cause analysis contributing to HIPAA-compliant platforms using AWS, NodeJs, and GraphQL. Holds multiple technical certifications and is completing an MBA in Information Management.
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