Applied Behavior Analysis Newsletter
Monthly Newsletter – April 2025
The month of April saw significant policy debates over autism data privacy and new Medicaid work requirements, ongoing ABA mergers and acquisitions, and research advancements. Illinois restricted autism data access, NexPhase Capital acquired Behavior Frontiers, multiple ABA clinics opened, and NIH launched a secure data platform. Dubai received “Certified Autism Destination” recognition.
Monthly Newsletter – March 2025
The CDC’s latest autism prevalence report shows an increase to 1 in 31 eight-year-olds. April also featured ABA investments, multiple center openings, continued mergers and acquisitions, a BACB policy reversal on DEI, ongoing TRICARE reimbursement challenges, research advancements, and CentralReach’s recent acquisition.
Monthly Newsletter – February 2025
February brought several ABA center openings, increased investment in AI-driven autism care, continued merger and acquisition activity, and important regulatory changes impacting ABA providers and research. A new federal commission will address chronic conditions, including autism, while providers reported improved BCBA/RBT retention and growing demand for BCBAs.
Monthly Newsletter – January 2025
January saw significant developments in the ABA industry, including acquisitions, major Medicaid proposals, and notable legal actions over reimbursement issues. Key highlights were Already Autism Health’s expansion, policy updates in Indiana and Nebraska, and advances in autism research, especially involving AI and novel therapeutic methods.
Monthly Newsletter – December 2024
December brought ABA expansions, new clinics, and broadened services like speech and occupational therapy. A major provider seeks a financial partner, while Medicaid spending scrutiny emerged in two states. A federal appellate ruling clarified autism service obligations. Here’s a categorized summary of the month’s highlights.
Monthly Newsletter – November 2024
This month’s ABA updates include high-profile investments, new clinic openings, mandated accreditation requirements, and research on standardized screening and health disparities. Emerging partnerships enhance service quality, while new technologies improve diagnostics. The Change Healthcare breach fallout remains a key concern.