PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 17, 2026) – Momentum Health Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity platform backed by MCR Companies, today announced its official launch alongside the acquisition of Advanced Autism Center for Treatment (AACT), a leading provider of autism and developmental therapy services.
The transaction establishes Momentum Health Partners’ initial platform and reflects its strategy of partnering with founders and clinicians to build and scale high-quality healthcare services organizations.
Momentum Health Partners focuses on lower-middle-market healthcare services businesses and pursues majority partnerships with providers delivering essential, community-based care. Backed by MCR Companies and built on an operator-led foundation, the firm emphasizes disciplined execution, strong clinical leadership, and long-term value creation.
With the acquisition of AACT, Momentum Health Partners enters the autism therapy and developmental services sector with an established operating base. AACT’s center- and home-based autism programs, along with its complementary therapy and respite services, align directly with Momentum’s focus on clinically grounded organizations demonstrating consistent execution and measurable patient outcomes.
“Momentum Health Partners was built to partner with providers who are deeply committed to the families they serve,” said Ed Staren, Partner at the firm. “AACT has demonstrated operational discipline, strong clinical leadership, and meaningful patient impact. We look forward to supporting the team as they continue to grow.”
Momentum Health Partners invests across four core verticals: autism therapy, developmental therapies, behavioral health, and specialty ambulatory care. The firm’s strategy centers on building strong platforms and executing targeted add-on acquisitions that expand access, strengthen operations, and enhance care delivery.
“We take a hands-on approach to building healthcare platforms,” said Ryan Harper, Partner at Momentum Health Partners. “Our focus is on implementing systems, strengthening teams, and supporting sustainable growth while preserving clinical integrity. AACT is a strong first partnership, and we are focused on execution.”
The acquisition positions Momentum Health Partners for continued expansion as it seeks additional majority partnerships with provider-based healthcare organizations nationwide.
“I’m thrilled to congratulate Momentum Health Partners on their launch. Ed and Ryan’s background as healthcare operators bring a unique long-term value creation mindset,” said John Ragan, CEO of invisionAZ, a non-profit focused on growing Arizona’s capital formation ecosystem.
For more information about Momentum Health Partners, visit mh.partners.
About MCR Companies
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