The growing demand for substance use disorder (SUD) services and the fragmented nature of the industry has made it prime for consolidation.
Potential buyers prioritize reputation, quality and the ability to expand their geographical reach. Meanwhile, sellers want a transaction that keeps the integrity of their business intact, Behavioral Health Business reports.
Behavioral health consolidation as a whole has picked up over the last few years. In the first half of 2022, behavioral health deals accounted for 41% of all health care deals, according to data from M&A advisory firm The Braff Group. Read more.
