Mergers and Acquisitions Open a Window of Opportunity for Mid-Size MBHPs

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Cover Story While the new industry giants are scrambling to merge their internal systems and staff-an arduous process that could take a year or more — mid-sized managed behavioral health programs (MBHPs) are using this window of opportunity to their best advantage. Companies like Integra and American Psych Systems are rallying their resources to bid on and win programs away from the major players. For example, Integra was just selected to manage the mental health and substance abuse program for HealthNow New York, Inc. for a two-year period . . .