Despite the market turbulence, investments, mergers, and acquisitions (M&A) in the behavioral health field were strong in the first quarter of this year. There was a total of 42 transactions – 34 traditional M&A deals and 8 growth-related investments as compared to 29 closed deals in Q4 2025 – according to a new analysis, Q1 2026 Behavioral Health M&A Report. However, the volume was below the 40 M&A deals closed in Q1 2025.
Of the Q1 2026 M&A transactions, 19 were in mental health. There were also 10 in the autism and I/DD space, and 5 in the addiction treatment market. The 8 growth investments had a combined value of approximately $535.7 million, led by financing rounds for Talkiatry and Grow…
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Management Newsletter Issue
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A Culture Of Innovation: The OPEN MINDS Management Newsletter, June 2026
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Market Intel Report
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Medicaid Foster Care Enrollment Updates, 2022-2024: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
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Innovative Program Profile
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Career Pathway Connections By Easterseals New Jersey: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
RFPs
- Federal Government Announces Great Health For America Grant Funding
- Maryland Seeks Electronic Health Records Market Research Services
- Federal Government Announces Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program Grant Funding
- Federal Government Announces National Resource Center For Women & Retirement Grant Funding
- Federal Government Announces Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) – Dementia Capable Community Health Worker Programs Grant Funding
- California’s Riverside County Seeks Continuum Of Care (CoC) Competition & Youth Homeless Demonstration (YHDP) Program Grant Services
- California’s Riverside County Seeks Continuum Of Care Builds (CoCBuilds) Services
- Federal Government Announces Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) – State Programs For Dementia Specific Respite Grant Funding
- New York’s Orange County Seeks Substance Use Disorder Comprehensive Outpatient Services (COPS)
- Arizona Seeks Residential Treatment Program Services
Contract Awards
- North Carolina Awards Five Rural Organizations Orchestrating Transformation For Sustainability (NC ROOTS) Hubs Contracts
- New Jersey’s Cumberland County Awards Comprehensive Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program Services Contract To Maryville, Inc.
- Maine’s City Of Lewiston Awards Two Community Opioid Services Contracts
- Nevada Awards Medical Clinics For Telemedicine Kiosk Services Contract To OnMed, LLC
- California Awards Substance Abuse Support Services Contract To Homeless Prenatal Program
Winning Proposals
- Oregon’s Washington County Awards Promotora Program Services Contract To Adelante Mujeres
- Mississippi Awards Comprehensive State Health Plan Services Contract To Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
- Oregon’s Washington County Awards Family Navigator Services Contract To Latino Network
- Colorado Awards Telehealth Mental Health Services Contract To Cartwheel Health Services
- Indiana Awards Teleconsult Telehealth Landscape Assessment For The Rural Health Transformation Program Contract To Laurel Health Advisors, LLC
On-Demand Webinars & Executive Roundtables
- Beyond Ambient: An AI Governance Framework For Behavioral Health Leaders
- Breaking Down Silos: How One State Achieved 98% Faster Referral Response With Integrated Data & Coordination Tools
- Fortifying Your Strategic Vision With The Right Technological Infrastructure
- From Referral To Admission: How Automation Transforms Intake
- Federal Policy Meets Clinical Innovation: A Conversation With ASTP/ONC
Market Intelligence Reports
- Medicaid Foster Care Enrollment Updates, 2022-2024: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Medicaid Demonstration & Care Management Waivers: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Trends In Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services Waivers Covering The I/DD Population: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Medicaid Care Coordination Initiatives—A State-By-State Guide: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
Upcoming Executive Events
Upcoming Institutes
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Service Excellence Institute
August 11 – August 13, 2026 – San Francisco, California
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat
September 29 – October 01, 2026 – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Technology & Analytics Institute
October 27 – October 29, 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The 2027 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute
February 16 – February 18, 2027 – Clearwater Beach, Florida
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The 2027 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute
June 08 – June 10, 2027 – New Orleans, Louisiana
Upcoming Executive Summits
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Health & Human Services Workforce Best Practices Summit
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS CEO Tech & AI Summit
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Addiction & SUD Summit
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The 2027 OPEN MINDS Whole Person Care Summit
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The 2027 OPEN MINDS Workforce AI Summit
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The 2027 OPEN MINDS Autism & I/DD Summit
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The 2027 OPEN MINDS Government Health & Human Services Executive Summit
June 10, 2027 – New Orleans, Louisiana
Upcoming Best Practice Seminars
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Optimizing Health Plan Contracting: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Building Referrals, Revenue & Margins
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Portfolio Management To Optimize Organizational Performance: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On How To Build A Service Line Portfolio For the Future
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Strategic Planning For Times Of Uncertainty: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Nimble Data-Driven Planning
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Finding An EHR For Your Future: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Best Practices Seminar On EHR Selection, Implementation & Optimization
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Creating A Winning Tech Strategy: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Building A Digital Transformation Roadmap
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Building A Data-Driven Organization: The 2027 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Making Metrics-Based Management Work
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Measuring & Managing Financial Strength: The 2027 OPEN MINDS Seminar On A Framework For Improving Financial Resilience
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MA&A Strategy For A Shifting Market: The 2027 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Planning & Succeeding in Increasing Scale
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Improving Consumer Experience: The 2027 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Creating Better Engagement & Increasing Revenue
June 8, 2027 – New Orleans, Louisiana
Upcoming Webinars
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Beyond FFS In ABA – Alternative Reimbursement Models To Improve Autism Treatment Quality & Reduce Costs—Back By Popular Demand
July 9, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Measuring Strategy: How Organizations Turn Plans Into Results
July 14, 2026 – Virtual Event -
CCBHC Readiness: To Tech Now or Later?
July 22, 2026 – Virtual Event
Upcoming Circle Elite Executive Roundtables
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Turning AI Into Clinical Advantage: The Christian Children’s Home of Ohio Case Study
July 20, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Building A Crisis Response Ecosystem: The Connections Health Solutions Case Study
July 27, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Building A Culture Of Safety To Transform Care: The Traumatic Stress Institute & RWJBarnabas Health Case Study
August 3, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Innovative Ways To Cultivate Leadership Readiness: The Familylinks Case Study
August 17, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Building Integrated, Whole Person Care Systems For Neurodiverse Populations: The Woods Case Study
September 14, 2026 – Virtual Event
Innovative Program Profiles
- Montgomery County Street Medicine By Access Services: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Career Pathway Connections By Easterseals New Jersey: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- The PASSE Program By CareSource: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Family Centered Treatment (FCT) By Pressley Ridge: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS) By OMNI: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
News Wire
- Physical Aggression Tops Behavioral Challenges Among Children With Complex Behavioral Health Needs
- 26% Of Pennsylvania General Acute Care Hospitals Posted Negative Total Margins In Fiscal Year 2025
- Health Plan Costs Projected To Jump 9% In 2027
- CMS Strengthens Oversight Of Accrediting Organizations, Prohibits Mock Surveys Before Accreditation Reviews
- Nursing Home Closure Rates Averaged 0.9% Before COVID & 1.1% During Public Health Emergency
- ACF Adds Three New Evidence-Based Prevention Services To Strengthen Families & Reduce Foster Care Entries
- Only One-Third Of Americans Work After Retirement, Despite Most Expecting To
Market Updates
- Michigan Children’s Home Society Agrees To Acquire Holy Cross Foster Care & Independent Living Services
- Connie Health Acquires Clearlink Insurance Agency & Announces Series B Funding To Accelerate Growth In Medicare
- Health Recovery Solutions Acquires Rimidi To Expand Remote Care Programs
- Traumatic Stress Institute Re-Launches Online ARTIC Platform For Trauma-Informed Care Assessment
- Wesley Glen Ministries Brings Services For Those With Developmental Disabilities To Columbus, Georgia
Management Newsletter
Industry Resources
- Joint Dear Colleague Letter & SAMHSA Advisory On Expanding Access To MOUD Through Pharmacist State Scope-Of-Practice Flexibility
- Advisory: Expanding Access To Medications For Opioid Use Disorder: The Role Of Pharmacists & The Settings In Which They WorkÂ
- National Health Expenditure Projections – Forecast Summary For 2025 To 2034
- Maryland Medicaid: Additional Extension Of Temporary Moratoria For Certain Behavioral Health Providers For Certain Counties
- Colorado’s Amended Section 804 Importation Program Submission
- State Medicaid Directive #26-003 RE: Budget Neutrality & Certification By The Chief Actuary Of CMS For Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Projects
- Enrolled Illinois Senate Bill 3222: The Illinois Hemp Act