Wisconsin saw the addition of 135 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, contributing 1% to the national total. This consistent, measured growth signals ongoing efforts to expand access to care across the state, with 73 new providers registered this week alone.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the update includes 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 9 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). These credential counts can overlap with listed taxonomies, and notably, no individuals reported dual BCBA+RBT credentials this week. The 3-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a robust foundation for direct service delivery under qualified supervision, which is crucial for maintaining quality ABA services.

Provider Demographics

Of the 112 individual providers registered, the workforce continues to be largely female, with 100 women making up 89% of individual registrants. Nine men accounted for 8%, and three nonbinary individuals represented 3%. Among organizational entries, MCHS HOSPITALS INC appeared twice, indicating its ongoing presence in the state's healthcare landscape.

This week's data underscores a steady expansion of the behavioral health workforce in Wisconsin, particularly in direct service roles, which is vital for improving overall access to ABA and related therapies.