Beyond FFS In ABA – Alternative Reimbursement Models To Improve Autism Treatment Quality & Reduce Costs

This exclusive OPEN MINDS webinar was delivered on July 9, 2026, by Rick D. Gutierrez, Ph.D, Senior Associate at OPEN MINDS and former Vice President Of Clinical Strategy & Operations at Easterseals Southern California and Stuart Buttlaire, Ph.D, Vice President Of Clinical Excellence & Leadership at OPEN MINDS.

There is increasing concern about the costs of providing ABA services – and serving children with autism. These increases are due to a combination of factors ranging from increasing prevalence, better diagnostic models, mandated benefits, provider organization competition, lack of clinical criteria, and concerns about billing practices.

Whatever the combination of . . .