Texas Opens Licensure to QABA, Challenging BCBA Dominance
With the QABA now recognized for ABA licensure, Texas shifts the landscape for behavior analysts, impacting insurance credentialing and employment.
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BCBA Workforce Crisis Deepens Amid Supervisor Shortage
With 2,000 hours of required fieldwork, the lack of qualified supervisors threatens the future of aspiring BCBAs.
Franchise Systems Transform ABA Practices Like Dental DSOs
Franchise models empower BCBA owner-operators with corporate support, echoing strategies used by successful dental groups.
KPMG’s Healthcare M&A Practice Gains Edge with Physician Leadership
As KPMG navigates ABA platform deals, it emphasizes clinical supervision and documentation amid scrutiny from federal audits.
Baker Tilly and Moss Adams Merge to Create $7B Powerhouse
The merger forms a leading advisory firm with a focus on behavioral health, backed by private equity investors.
Grant Thornton Acquires Stax, Strengthening ABA Diligence Services
With Stax's commercial due diligence unit, Grant Thornton enhances integrated financial and market support for middle-market ABA sponsors.
ABA Job Listings Surge Amid Critical Workforce Shortage
A new free platform connects ABA practices with a growing pool of job seekers, addressing the rising demand for certified behavior analysts.
Doug Kupferman Launches Innovative Behavioral Consulting Firm
The BCBA-D and Caldwell-trained expert opens a family-focused practice in Melville, redefining consultation with his Two Experts framework.
BDO Sets New Standard for Behavioral Health Due Diligence
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ABA Operators Gain New Framework to Measure Outcomes Effectively
A recent paper outlines a five-step strategy for ABA organizations to balance outcomes measurement, addressing the needs of clinicians, families, and payers.
Caravel Expands into Iowa and Missouri Amid ABA Service Shortages
The GTCR-backed provider opens clinics in Des Moines and Liberty, addressing critical waitlist issues for families seeking ABA therapy.
Early Intervention Timing Crucial for Autism Outcomes
Research shows starting parent-mediated interventions at 18 months yields better developmental results than waiting until 27 months.
New RBT Standards Reshape Certification for 317,000 Professionals
The ABA industry implements new RBT requirements, including a 40-hour training program and two-year recertification cycles, effective January 1, 2026.
New Meta-Analysis Reveals ABA’s Strong Impact on Language Skills
A comprehensive review of 25 studies highlights significant gains in receptive language for children with autism through intensive ABA interventions.
Cielo Behavioral Health Launches Unique ABA Center Near Austin
The new Early Skills Center offers play-based therapy without requiring an autism diagnosis, targeting affluent families in overlooked suburbs.
States Slash ABA Medicaid Rates as Spending Surges Past $2 Billion
Nebraska, North Carolina, Indiana, Colorado, Minnesota, and Washington cut rates amid a tripling of ABA spending, sparking provider disputes and lawsuits.
Deloitte Expands Its $70.5 Billion ABA Platform Strategy
In deals exceeding $500 million, firms must master Medicaid billing and BCBA ratios to succeed. Deloitte has strategically built this expertise.
PwC Reveals Key Insights for ABA Buyers Amid Premium Valuations
In its 2026 health services outlook, PwC identifies behavioral health as a top subsector, influencing ABA buyer valuation strategies.
EY-Parthenon Emerges as Largest Strategy Practice in Big Four
The firm consolidates ABA platform diligence, offering private equity sponsors comprehensive engagement across multiple advisory areas.
Nichole Daher Disrupts ABA Therapy with First Franchise Model
After her stepdaughter aged out of services, Daher launched SOS in 2015, now challenging PE-backed competitors with over 80 centers.
Mirimim Transforms Autism Care with Innovative Data Layer
Founded by parents Aline Bernardi and Diogo Ruiz, Mirimim connects therapy sessions to daily life for over 17,000 children in Brazil.
Goldman Sachs Quietly Shapes ABA Landscape with CSD-BCI Deal
The tuck-in acquisition of Behavior Change Institute signals a strategic shift in ABA consolidation as industry focus shifts to smaller transactions.
Nautic Partners Divests Its 100-Location Behavioral Health Network
The Providence-based private equity firm is selling its diversified behavioral health platform, which includes nearly 100 locations across the East Coast.
Minnesota’s EIDBI Fraud Scandal Triggers Federal Compliance Threat
CMS warns Minnesota it risks losing $515 million quarterly due to Medicaid noncompliance linked to widespread ABA fraud.
Kennedy Reshapes Federal Autism Committee Amid Scientific Backlash
As new appointees promote vaccine-autism claims, researchers form rival group to secure $2 billion in federal funding.
HHS Denies Registry Status for Autism Data Platform Amid Privacy Concerns
Despite assurances from HHS, privacy advocates remain skeptical about the new data platform linking health records and wearable data for autism research.
Vermont’s Billing Ban Slashes ABA Clinics’ Revenue by 16%
Medicaid's prohibition on concurrent billing forces Vermont clinics to discharge clients early as revenues plummet amid federal scrutiny.
Autism Learning Partners Closes Texas Centers, Expands in California
The company shuttered five Texas locations due to low Medicaid rates, opening three new centers in California just days later.
Aquitaine Capital Invests in Oklahoma’s Growing ABA Therapy Market
The investment in KidsChoice aims to enhance multimodality therapy in a state with limited autism service coverage and high growth potential.
Granpeesheh Resurrects CARD After $600 Million Collapse
After Blackstone's costly acquisition and subsequent bankruptcy, founder Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh reclaimed CARD for $48.5 million.