Aetna & ACES Enhance Relationship & Create Aetna’s First Institute Of Quality For Autism

Aetna®, a CVS Health® company, and Autism Comprehensive Educational Services 2020, LLC (ACES), have entered into an enhanced relationship to improve the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with autism spectrum disorder or other special needs. Through a new national agreement, effective August 1, 2021, Aetna members now have access to value-based autism care from ACES clinical provider organizations.

The companies also announced the creation of Aetna’s first Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Institute of Quality (IOQ). The IOQ will enable both parties to continue expanding access to quality autism care given ACES’ industry-leading clinical model . . .