ABA Connect Expands Its Reach With the Acquisition of ABA Therapy of Houston
22 Julio 2024 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
ABA Connect (ABAC) is excited to announce the successful
acquisition of ABA Therapy of Houston (ATH). ABAC delivers top tier
applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This acquisition enhances the
provider's reach, adding a second clinic location in Katy, Texas,
and expanding its network to 12 clinics across Texas and
Colorado.
“As we explored expansion of our Katy clinic to meet the demand
of quality ABA therapy services in the area, ATH was a natural
addition to our team,” says Jessie Smedley, CEO of ABA Connect. “In
our early intervention service line, we are committed to providing
therapy in naturalistic, playful environments to the children we
serve. Partnering with ATH aligns well with our mission, vision,
and values, maximizing the benefits for the children and families
we serve in the Houston market.”
Camille Adams, the owner of ATH, will step into the role of
Director of Payor Contracting and Credentialing as these
organizations join forces. “I am excited about creating new
opportunities for employee career growth and utilizing robust
back-office resources, while upholding our values of compassionate,
high-quality care,” says Adams. “This acquisition allows us to meet
the needs of more families moving forward while elevating our
standards of care.”
The increase in ASD diagnoses (1 in 36 children) drives greater
awareness and demand for clinical interventions. As of August 2019,
all 50 states mandate insurance coverage for ABA therapy. The
addition of ATH is another part of ABA Connect’s strategic efforts,
backed by the support of MBF Healthcare Partners II. L.P. to expand
autism services to families in need of evidence-based therapy.
About ABA Connect:
ABA Connect is an early intervention-focused ABA therapy
provider committed to using evidence-based principles to help
enhance the quality of life for children and families affected by
ASD. Their emphasis on clinical quality, paired with their
naturalistic, play-based approach, creates a collaborative work
environment that promotes best practices and continued education on
the latest advancements in ABA therapy. For more information,
please visit www.abaconnect.com. ABA Connect continues to seek
partnership opportunities with high-quality providers in existing
and new markets.
About MBF Healthcare Partners II, L.P.:
MBF Healthcare Partners II, L.P. is a leading middle market
healthcare private equity fund based in Coral Gables, Florida.
Their strategy is to partner with exceptional management teams
while leveraging MBF's operating experience, domain segment
knowledge, and tenured relationships to rapidly accelerate value
creation. The partners of MBF have substantial operating experience
in healthcare and have held senior management positions in both
private and publicly traded healthcare companies. For more
information, please visit www.mbfhp.com.
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