The rapid expansion of autism therapy for children has been driven by increased need, generous taxpayer-funded Medicaid ...

Private equity firms acquired more than 500 autism therapy centers across the U.S. in the past decade, an analysis showed. Between 2015 and 2024, 574 sites that delivered autism services in 42 states ...

Locations of all private equity-owned ASD service delivery sites were mapped as of December 31, 2024, and overlaid with autism prevalence and state autism insurance generosity score. HealthDay News — ...

The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Private equity firms have acquired more than 500 autism therapy centers across the U.S. over the past decade, with nearly 80% of those acquisitions occurring over ...

A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week ...