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Tuesdays at Ten: Navigating Opportunities & Challenges in IDD/BH

October 28, 2025

In this webinar, we’ll explore the dynamic landscape of mergers, affiliations, and strategic partnerships within the New York state intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health (BH) sectors. As organizations face increasing uncertainty due to economic fluctuations, regulatory changes, and evolving service demands, it is crucial to understand how to effectively navigate these challenges while identifying opportunities for growth, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Explain how to develop strategic plans that align with organizational missions and goals and explore decision-making frameworks for evaluating potential mergers, affiliations, and partnerships.
  • Demonstrate skills to evaluate financial information, perform due diligence, and assess the financial and operational health of target providers.
  • Recognize the key regulatory frameworks and legal issues that could impact transactions.
  • Identify strategies for mitigating risks associated with M&A activities. 

Presenter(s)

Allan Blum, Bryant Macaraeg