Iowa's behavioral health sector registered 30 providers in the latest CMS update, making up 0% of the national weekly total. This group includes 20 individuals and 10 organizations. With 17 providers being new this week, the data points to a recent burst of registration activity concentrated within the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update identifies 1 BCBA and 5 RBTs. One of these individuals holds both credentials, meaning the sole BCBA in this cohort is also counted among the RBTs. This creates a 5-to-1 ratio of technicians to supervisors, a sustainable balance that supports quality oversight. The registry also captured a mix of other licensed professionals, including multiple social workers (LISW, LMSW) and mental health counselors (LMHC), indicating growth across the broader behavioral health spectrum.
Provider Demographics and Trends
Among the individual providers, women represent the clear majority at 70% of the group. The remaining individuals identify as male (20%) or nonbinary (10%). No single organization appeared multiple times, suggesting a diverse employer landscape rather than dominance by a large multi-state chain. Provider activity was concentrated in cities including Des Moines, Ames, and Urbandale. These figures suggest a small but steady influx of new providers into Iowa's behavioral health system, with a balanced ABA workforce structure that can support current service demands.
