The autism therapy industry will first see AI applied en masse to business-focused functions. Not far beyond that more advanced trend, providers should expect AI to become an increasingly common part of their clinical work. Several industry leaders told Autism Business News that clinicians will never be replaced by AI. However, many see it eventually […]
Nailing an all-in-one autism therapy model would be a huge boon for patients and provider organizations, but it’s not the norm. Several other segments of health care have consolidated different specialties into holistic systems that, at their best, do more than the specialties could do independently. At the very least, providers can then keep patients […]
Autism providers may finally be ready to embrace artificial intelligence for smoother and more efficient business operations. Several autism therapy insiders said their mindset around AI has changed from the proverbial when-not-if to something more along the lines of how and where. “Any technology or tech-enabled services that will drive efficiency for the caregivers, allowing […]
Behavioral health providers in California will have to grapple with a new health care minimum wage signed into law three months ago. However, there are several looming questions, not the least of which is when exactly the law will make its impact felt. Additionally, it paves a fresh path for addressing the systemic problems in […]
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, […]
Many health services are designed for neurotypical people, which can make it difficult for people with autism and other neurodiverse conditions to access offerings, such as primary care and dental care. But more autism providers are looking to tackle this issue by integrating specialized medical care under their roofs. Creating a “one-stop shop” for autism […]
Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy has become one of the most notable behavioral approaches to autism treatment, offering different locations of care to fit the specific needs of patients. Capitalizing on ABA’s versatile modalities may be the safest bet when creating a sustainable business model. Patients with autism can receive ABA therapy at a clinic, […]
Cortica has extended its Series D funding round by an additional $40 million. The round comes amid a downturn in investment volumes in behavioral health. Both private equity and venture capital activity in health care has slowed down immensely. But Cortica has secured a total of $115 million in its Series D round. The company […]
The rate of autism diagnoses has skyrocketed in the last decade, shooting from 1 in 68 to 1 in 36, according to the CDC. Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy has become one of the most notable behavioral approaches to autism treatment, but there’s no one-size-fits-all modality. Clinicians providing ABA therapy meet children with autism where […]
Industry insiders projected that 2023 would be a year of reckoning for autism treatment providers. The reckoning is here. Major platform companies have made significant stumbles, and workforce challenges still plague the industry. All the while, payers continue to hold out on raising reimbursement rates for most autism therapies. Instead, payers eye value-based care arrangements. […]
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