Why the Behavioral Health Industry Could See More Deals Between For-Profits and Nonprofits

As the M&A market begins to rebound for behavioral health providers, many in the sector are looking beyond their traditional targets and bridging the divide between nonprofits and for-profits.  Historically, for-profits and nonprofits have had many preconceived notions about each other. Nonprofits have dismissed private companies as solely profit-driven entities lacking a true mission. Meanwhile, […]

‘It’s a Question of Diversification’: ABA Providers May Need to Become More Risk-Averse

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, […]

Nonprofit Behavioral Health Providers Are Valuable M&A Targets, But PE Buyers Wonder Whether ‘Juice Is Worth the Squeeze’

In many ways, the behavioral health world is divided into two camps: for-profit and nonprofit providers. But as the industry matures and consolidates, the two are likely to interact more often – and they could even learn from each other. Moving forward, there is potential for more M&A opportunities between the two groups, with nonprofits […]