Hythiam, Inc. operates as a healthcare services management company. The company operates in two segments, Behavioral Health and Healthcare Services. The Behavioral Health segment combines medical and psychosocial treatments with elements of traditional disease management and ongoing member support to help organizations treat and manage substance dependent populations. This segment markets its integrated substance dependence solutions and behavioral health management services for substance abuse to health plans, employers, and unions through a network of licensed and company managed healthcare providers. The Healthcare Services segment develops, licenses, and commercializes physiological, nutritional, and behavioral treatment programs for those suffering from alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other substance dependencies. This segment provides licensing, administrative, and management services to licensees that administer the PROMETA treatment program and other treatment programs, including a managed treatment center that is licensed and managed by the company. Hythiam, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Angeles, California.