Session Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 21, 2027, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Name
04. M&A and the Future of Behavioral Health Consolidation
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Charles Herrick, MD, System Chair and Program Director, Psychiatry Residency, Northwell Health Network
- Christopher Chadwick, MS, LADC, AFC, Chief Operating Officer, Rutland Region, Community Health Centers
- J.R. Greene, FACHE, Founder and Chairman, Psychiatric Medical Care
- Jeff Pritchard, Chief Operating Officer, Oceans Healthcare
Description
Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the behavioral health landscape as organizations seek scale, capital, and operational efficiency. This panel examines current consolidation trends, what drives successful deals, integration challenges post-merger, and what continued consolidation means for independent providers, mission-driven organizations, and the future structure of the industry overall.



