BlueSprig Pediatrics and its subsidiary Trumpet Behavioral Health are being sued over claims that a behavioral therapist sexually assaulted a patient. Filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, the civil suit seeks redress for allegations of sexual assault of a minor and negligent hiring, supervision and retention. Court documents allege that a now-former behavioral therapist […]
It’s that time of the year to reflect on what was to prepare for what may be coming down the way. Greater pressure for care quality, parental involvement, multidisciplinary services and ever-increasing pressure from regulators and payers made 2024 a year that shows how fast the industry is maturing and how far it still has […]
Virtual-reality technology is increasingly making its mark in health care, including in the autism therapy space. Currently, some health care providers are using VR as a therapeutic tool for managing pain and anxiety with patients. Meanwhile, in the surgical setting, virtual reality is being used as a way for up-and-coming surgeons and students to practice […]
The transition of three high-profile CEOs within the autism therapy space highlights the pressure that top executives are under to defy the odds in the face of enormous challenges. Private equity investors’ expectations to meet or beat multiples set when valuations were previously sky-high are putting CEOs in positions that require them to achieve the […]
KKR-backed Autism provider BlueSprig is set to undergo a significant leadership transition. Earlier this month, BlueSprig’s CEO Jason Owen announced he was stepping down to pursue a new role as CEO and president at Envision Healthcare. Owen started with the company in February 2022. “To the BlueSprig team, we’ve accomplished so much and I know […]
The autism therapy industry faces a systemic shortage of experienced board-certified behavioral analysts (BCBAs). This pain point is forcing autism therapy organizations to think long and hard about how to find, keep and expand the impact of what few experienced clinicians, especially BCBAs, they need as leaders. Regardless of setting or type, the bottom line […]
After a bumpy 2023, the autism therapy industry could start to get back on track. Several large, growing or innovative autism therapy companies either made strides last year or worked through serious headaches. Meanwhile, some indicators show that the sector could be looking up for 2024. In 2023 the industry faced a historic slump in […]
While 2023 unfolded at a dizzying pace, significant news in the behavioral health space may have escaped notice. This brief overview revisits several overlooked stories, offering valuable insights from a year marked by pivotal moments and promising trends. These overlooked stories represent meaningful developments in crucial industry narratives, serving as hidden gems and emblems of […]
The year 2023 saw several autism therapy organizations make dramatic — sometimes painful — adjustments to an evolving marketplace. And the landscape is set to shift even more heading into the new year. While the echoes of the coronavirus pandemic fade, inflation and stagnant payer rates put the squeeze on providers. On top of that, […]
KKR-backed autism therapy provider BlueSprig Pediatrics has acquired Lakewood, Colorado-based Trumpet Behavioral Health. The deal, announced on Wednesday, also includes Trumpet Behavioral Health’s sub-brands, Therapeutic Pathways and The Behavior Center. BlueSprig purchased Trumpet from New York City-based WindRose Health Investors, which acquired the company in 2017. The terms of the deal were not announced. Trumpet […]
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