Capstone Headwaters released its Behavioral Healthcare Services Mergers & Acquisitions Update today, reporting that the industry’s continual growth is driven by the destigmatization of mental health conditions, an influx of care options, and greater political awareness around behavioral health.  According to the report, the industry has surpassed last year’s merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, with 38 transactions year-to-date (YTD) compared to 28 YTD in 2018.  Of the 38 transactions YTD, 18 companies offer outpatient care, and 10 focus on child behavioral services.

Further driving demand, the opioid crisis has gained national awareness, particularly with the 2018 H.R. 6 Bill, or the Support for Patients and Communities Act. The legislation included $90 million in federal funding for the prevention of youth substance abuse and lifted restrictions on medication for opioid addiction. 

The report includes notable transactions, public trading company data and more.

To access the full Behavioral Healthcare Services report, visit: http://capstoneheadwaters.com/behavioral-healthcare-services-coverage-report-q2-2019