STAT August 15, 2022
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Private equity’s latest fixation: autism therapy
Private equity firms have latched on to almost every corner of health care. But a new, deeply reported story from Tara taught me something new: Private equity investments have engulfed a type of autism therapy called applied behavior analysis.
ABA usually involves time-intensive assessments and specialized treatment plans for each child, all with the goal of helping kids learn more social skills and understanding their behavior. So why is it appealing to private equity? Guaranteed payments, and a growing patient population. Every state...
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