Behavioral Health

With a greater awareness of the need for behavioral health services and parity initiatives in place to bolster funding, behavioral health M&A has rocketed over the past five years and has become the most sought-after sector in health care services M&A. While residential addictions and substance use disorders were the initial focal point, broad acquisition interest has emerged in non-residential, community based programs, medication assisted treatment, autism spectrum disorders, individuals with developmental disabilities, and mental health – notably telepsychiatry. With the realization that patient needs change over the course of treatment, we anticipate more cross-sector activity as providers create programs and facilities that support seamless continuity of care.