Behavioral Health Center of Excellence

What Behavioral Health Center of Excellence does

Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is an international accrediting body that issues certifications to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider organizations. BHCOE Accreditation is the only ABA-specific accreditation in the market and evaluates applicant organizations against the proprietary BHCOE Standards of Excellence for Applied Behavior Analysis Services through a rigorous process covering clinical leadership interviews, on-site or virtual observation, staff qualification review, anonymous staff satisfaction surveys, and anonymous consumer satisfaction surveys. Supporting the core accreditation are multiple productized tracks — Full Accreditation, Telehealth Accreditation, Training Site Accreditation, and the recently launched Independent ABA Provider Accreditation for solo BCBAs — together with the BHCOE ABA Outcomes Framework for standardized outcome measurement, benchmark reports comparing accredited organizations to national averages, a public ABA Therapy Provider Directory of over 1,000 accredited providers, and the Jade Harmony platform for application management.

The business model is recurring accreditation fee-based: organizations pay to obtain and renew BHCOE Accreditation on multi-year cycles (e.g., 3-Year and Full Accreditation). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through direct engagement. Customer segments are primarily ABA provider organizations of all sizes (startups to multi-state and international operators), with secondary user bases among parents and guardians seeking accredited providers and universities placing ABA students in supervised fieldwork. Distribution is direct (application through the BHCOE website) augmented by academic partnerships with seven U.S. universities and GTM partnerships with billing, RCM, IT, and marketing vendors serving the ABA market. The organization is a California non-profit.

In December 2025, BHCOE was acquired by the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), consolidating it with CASP's Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) accreditation program under one non-profit structure. The combined accreditation effort is being transitioned to the ACQ framework with Rachael Coburn appointed as CASP's Vice President of Accreditation. Existing BHCOE-accredited organizations will retain their status and be guided to ACQ for reaccreditation. BHCOE is also rebranding to Jade Health. The Indiana Medicaid mandate (announced March 2026) requiring ACQ or BHCOE accreditation for ABA providers participating in the state's Medicaid program creates a near-term regulatory tailwind for the accreditation franchise.

Name

Behavioral Health Center of Excellence

Legal name

Behavioral Health Center of Excellence

Website

https://bhcoe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BHCOE is an international, non-profit accrediting body that issues ABA-specific accreditation and standards certifications to Applied Behavior Analysis therapy provider organizations, serving over 1,000 accredited providers across the U.S. and abroad. Acquired by CASP in December 2025 and rebranding to Jade Health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Accreditation

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Accreditation Evaluation, Peer Review & Site-Visit Organizations (EDADACAI)

Keywords

• Healthcare accreditation
• ABA accreditation
• Behavior analysis certification
• Quality accreditation
• Accreditation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accreditation Fees: Organizations pay fees to obtain and maintain BHCOE Accreditation. Accreditation is granted for specific periods (e.g., 3-Year Accreditation, Full Accreditation) requiring renewal. The accreditation evaluation includes administrative fees for the comprehensive review process including site visits, interviews, and surveys.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) grants ABA-specific accreditation to Applied Behavior Analysis therapy provider organizations through a rigorous evaluation process that includes interviews with clinical leadership, on-site observation, staff qualification review, anonymous staff satisfaction surveys, and anonymous consumer satisfaction surveys. The accreditation evaluates organizations against the proprietary BHCOE Standards of Excellence for Applied Behavior Analysis Services and is granted for multi-year terms requiring renewal, with distinct variants for telehealth, training sites, and solo BCBA independent practitioners.

Product overview

The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) offers a single core accreditation product—the BHCOE Accreditation®—which is an earned certification for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy providers demonstrating commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The accreditation evaluates organizations against the BHCOE Standards of Excellence for Applied Behavior Analysis Services through a rigorous process including interviews, site visits, staff qualification reviews, and satisfaction surveys. Supporting this core offering are multiple add-on modules including Full Accreditation, Telehealth Accreditation, Training Site Accreditation, and Independent ABA Provider Accreditation self-evaluation checklists; the BHCOE ABA Outcomes Framework for measuring treatment outcomes; and Benchmark Reports for organizational comparison. The company also operates the ABA Therapy Provider Directory platform connecting families with accredited providers, Academic Program Partnerships facilitating student experiential learning at accredited organizations, a Compliance Reporting System, and the Jade Harmony platform for accreditation application management. BHCOE was acquired by the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) in December 2025 and is in the process of rebranding to Jade Health, with accreditation operations being unified under CASP's Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BHCOE Accreditation: An earned certification and distinction among ABA therapy providers that demonstrates an organization's commitment to quality and continuous improvement in applied behavior analysis.
• BHCOE ABA Outcomes Framework

Products and services

• BHCOE Accreditation An earned certification and distinction among ABA therapy providers that demonstrates an organization's commitment to quality and continuous improvement in applied behavior analysis. Granted through a rigorous evaluation including interviews with clinical leadership, on-site observation, staff qualification reviews, and anonymous satisfaction surveys, with multi-year terms requiring renewal.
• BHCOE Standards of Excellence for Applied Behavior Analysis Services The comprehensive framework used to evaluate clinical quality and organizational performance of ABA organizations seeking BHCOE Accreditation. Subject-matter-expert-developed criteria covering effective ABA service delivery and clinical quality indicators.
• BHCOE Telehealth Accreditation A distinct accreditation pathway granting BHCOE Accreditation to ABA therapy providers delivering services via telehealth, with standards tailored to remote service delivery requirements.
• BHCOE Training Site Accreditation A dedicated accreditation recognizing ABA provider organizations that deliver on-site supervised training of behavior analysts and meet quality standards aligned with best practices for student experiential learning.
• BHCOE Independent ABA Provider Accreditation An accreditation recognizing solo Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) delivering direct care and maintaining high clinical standards, extending BHCOE Accreditation to independent practitioners.
• BHCOE ABA Outcomes Framework An evidence-based framework that drives the use of common outcome measures for ABA therapy, providing a structure for selecting measures the ABA industry can agree upon for evaluating treatment outcomes.
• BHCOE Proposed International Standards International standards for telehealth accreditation providing guidance for areas of review for international accreditation applicants in ABA therapy delivery.
• ABA Therapy Provider Directory A searchable public directory of over 1,000 BHCOE-accredited ABA therapy providers, allowing families to find accredited providers by name, city, state, or ZIP code, with filtering by accreditation type.
• Jade Harmony Accreditation Management Platform A platform for providers who began the evaluation process on or after April 2025 to manage their BHCOE accreditation applications, evaluations, and access to member resources and partner offers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Providers in directory exceed 1,000 accredited ABA Therapy Providers nationwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025CASP acquired BHCOE and its parent company Jade Health in late December 2025, unifying two major autism services accreditation organizations under CASP's Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) framework. BHCOE's non-profit status transferred to CASP. Current BHCOE-accredited organizations will have their accreditation status upheld and will be guided to apply through ACQ when seeking reaccreditation. The deal consolidates two major autism therapy accreditation bodies to raise industry standards.
• University of DaytonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership where BHCOE assists programs to identify and select training sites that meet quality standards, and promotes efforts supporting supervising providers to recruit and develop trainees.
• University of OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for ABA education programs with special offers for BHCOE-Accredited providers and their team members.
• McNeese State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for ABA education programs with special offers for BHCOE-Accredited providers and their team members.
• Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and PsychologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program. BHCOE invited collaborations that expand access and improve quality of supervised experiential learning for ABA students.
• Texas A&M University - San AntoniominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for ABA education programs with special offers for BHCOE-Accredited providers and their team members.
• Truman State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate program with special offers for BHCOE-Accredited providers.
• University of South FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for ABA education programs with special offers for BHCOE-Accredited providers and their team members.
• Alliance InfoSystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIT support services partner offering discounts to BHCOE community members. Partnership brings brand visibility to hundreds of BHCOE Accredited Organizations.
• CatalightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers 15% off the RUBI Tier 1 Program to BHCOE members. Catalight is one of the largest behavioral health networks with 14,000+ practitioners serving 20,000 clients daily.
• Connective Media GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing services partner offering website review at 50% off and free SEO audit for ABA therapy centers.
• Cube Therapy BillingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerABA billing and credentialing partner offering 10% off first 12 months. Functions as extension of practice handling administrative responsibilities from front office to back office.
• SilnaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFront-end RCM provider for ABA providers focusing on insurance monitoring, benefit checks, and prior authorizations. Offers 30-day risk-free pilot plus waived implementation services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CARF International: Founded in 1966, CARF is one of the largest and most recognized accreditors of health and human services, including behavioral health and ABA-adjacent programs. It is the most direct competitor to BHCOE for ABA provider accreditation recognized by state Medicaid programs.
• Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) / Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ): CASP's ACQ is the other primary ABA-specific accreditation body; it acquired BHCOE in December 2025. ACQ and BHCOE are now sister organizations under CASP, with ACQ being the unified platform going forward.

Broad incumbents

• The Joint Commission: The dominant U.S. healthcare accreditation body, accrediting hospitals, behavioral health organizations, and human services providers. Its Behavioral Health Care Accreditation is a recognized alternative to BHCOE for payers and state Medicaid programs seeking ABA provider credentials.
• National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA): NCQA accredits managed care plans and provider organizations across U.S. healthcare. It overlaps with BHCOE in the behavioral health and quality-measurement space and competes for payer-recognized accreditation mandates.
• Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC): URAC accredits healthcare organizations across utilization management, case management, and behavioral health. It competes for payer and state recognition as an alternative accreditor for ABA and related provider types.
• Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) / AAHHS: AAHHS/HFAP accredits hospitals and behavioral health programs and has historically been recognized by CMS as a deeming authority. It represents a credible alternative for ABA providers seeking payer-recognized accreditation.

Others

• Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC): ACHC is a nonprofit healthcare accreditation body serving home health, hospice, behavioral health, and other providers. It is an emerging alternative accreditor that could be recognized by additional state Medicaid programs for ABA provider credentialing.
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW): NASW provides credentialing and continuing education for social workers, many of whom work alongside ABA providers in autism services. It is an ecosystem participant rather than a direct accreditor of ABA organizations.
• Catalight: Catalight is one of the largest U.S. behavioral health networks (14,000+ practitioners, 20,000+ clients daily) and is a BHCOE GTM/marketing partner offering member discounts. It functions as an adjacent ecosystem participant in the autism services space.

Emerging players

• Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB): BACB certifies individual behavior analysts (BCBA, BCaBA, RBT) rather than organizations, but it sits adjacent to BHCOE in the ABA quality ecosystem and could expand into organizational accreditation, creating direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BHCOE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autismcommission
• Xx.com/BH_COE

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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