Running a successful ABA practice requires more than clinical expertise — it demands financial literacy, workforce planning, and data-driven operational decisions. The "No Margin, No Mission" principle is a foundational concept in healthcare management: without financial sustainability, an organization cannot continue delivering the services that define its purpose.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Raven Health
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Join Free →In a Raven Health webinar, consultant Ivy Zwicker shared strategies for ABA practice owners to grow their teams while ensuring financial stability. Ivy emphasized the importance of the "No Margin, No Mission" principle - maintaining financial health is crucial to sustaining your practice's mission. Key takeaways include understanding payer rates, managing caseloads, and using data-driven decisions to optimize team growth. Ivy also stressed the need to balance client demand with workforce management to avoid financial strain and achieve long-term success.
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| COA | 0.5 | — |
Tim has worked in the ABA field for 20 years and became a BCBA in 2011. Tim has worked for two national ABA companies in many capacities from both a clinical and operations perspective. Tim served as the Director of Clinical Autism Services for Magellan Health, where he oversaw a team of care managers responsible for reviewing and authorizing ABA therapy. In this role, Tim was involved in policy development, network development, and external partnerships. Tim currently works as the SVP of Strategic Partnerships at Raven Health. Tim brings his unique experience of having worked on both sides of the industry to this session.
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