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Laura Lovett
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Editor, Behavioral Health Business
Boston, Needham
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Biography
I am an associate editor at MobiHealthNews where I write about the intersection of health and technology. Before heading to science journalism I was a local reporter with GateHouse Media. My freelance articles have appeared in The Guardian and The Independent.
Freelance Journalist , Opinion
Non-local issues, rumors, marketing masquerading as news.
Content
By Laura Lovett Verified| Behavioral Health Business Verified Autism-related deals surged 100% quarter over quarter, reaching their highest volume since Q4 2020. Overall, behavioral health deal volume picked up in Q1 of 2025 after a two-year lull, according to new data from M&A advisory firm The Braff Group. The first quarter of the year clocked in 52 deals. “After two disappointing quarters, all health care services deals got back on track, surging 20% over Q4 2024,” Dext Braff, president of The Braff Group, told Behavioral Health Business in an email.
By Laura Lovett Verified| Behavioral Health Business Verified Before competing in Olympic swimming, it’s important to start with basic lessons; similarly, behavioral health providers may consider taking strategic intermediate steps before becoming fully at-risk providers. The move from a fee-for-service model towards risk-based value-based care can be gradual for behavioral health providers. There are a number of alternative payment models that providers can start with to dip their toes into the value-based water.
By Laura Lovett Verified| Behavioral Health Business Verified The autism services industry is getting its groove back after some high-profile hiccups over the last few years. Specifically, investors have reupped interest in the space after a two-year lull. But as the industry comes into the limelight, providers continue to face significant challenges, including potential reductions in Medicaid funding and exchange-marketplace subsidies, while simultaneously working to develop emerging leaders from a workforce with less experience.
Company Info
Behavioral Health Business
Behavioral Health Business (BHB) is an independent media company dedicated to the mental health and addiction recovery industry. Operating under WTWH Media, BHB provides essential news coverage, insights, and analysis for executives and stakeholders in the behavioral health sector. The company is based in Chicago and has a team distributed across the U.S. BHB offers a range of services, including original reporting and newsletters focused on mental health, addiction treatment, and autism-related business developments. It hosts industry events such as VALUE, INVEST, Autism Investor Summit, and Addiction Treatment Forum, which promote networking and knowledge-sharing among professionals. BHB also features specialized sub-brands like Addiction Treatment Business, which covers addiction recovery markets, and Autism Business News, which tracks autism services and innovations. The company targets executives, investors, and professionals in behavioral health, providing them with actionable insights into market dynamics and investment opportunities.
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Founded: 2019