Kansas saw the addition of 28 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total. While a modest share, this consistent influx of new professionals signals ongoing growth in the state's behavioral health sector, addressing the demand for services across various disciplines.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the update includes 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 8 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). These are distinct roles, with BCBAs providing supervision and RBTs delivering direct services. No individuals in this specific dataset were identified with dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The resulting 4-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs indicates a healthy foundation for direct service delivery under qualified supervision, crucial for expanding access to ABA therapy in the state.
Provider Demographics
Of the 19 individual providers added, the workforce shows a clear gender distribution: 15 individuals (79%) are female, while male providers account for 2 individuals (11%), and another 2 individuals (11%) identify as nonbinary. The update also includes 9 new organizations. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a mix of independent practitioners and smaller entities entering the market.
The steady addition of RBTs, in particular, points to a growing capacity for direct ABA service delivery, which is vital for improving access to care for individuals with autism and other developmental needs in Kansas.
