Hipp Health wins Gold in Behavioral Health Business (BHB) Product of the Year Awards for ABA technology. Subscriber-voted recognition highlights Hipp's AI-native platform, which is helping ABA practices reduce administrative burdens, improve financial performance, and expand capacity. November 03, 2026 09:02 ET | Source: Hipp Health SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Hipp, an AI-native operating platform for ABA, speech, and occupational therapy practices, has been named the Gold Product of the Year in the ABA & Autism-Focused Technology category in the Behavioral Health Business (BHB) Product of the Year Awards. The recognition, determined by votes from BHB subscribers, honors technology making a meaningful impact across the behavioral health industry. ABA and multidisciplinary practices face increasingly complex operational demands, from patient intake and prior authorizations to clinical documentation, scheduling, billing, and compliance. Yet, many continue to rely on disconnected software systems that require staff to manually manage workflows, reconcile information, and resolve issues that could be addressed automatically. As a result, growing a practice often means growing its administrative burden. Hipp is taking a fundamentally different approach. Built AI-native from the data layer up, Hipp brings clinical, operational, and financial workflows together in one connected platform, with specialized AI agents that execute tasks and coordinate work across the entire patient journey. Rather than simply generating recommendations or flagging issues, these agents take action, moving work from referral and authorization through scheduling, care delivery, claims submission, and reimbursement. "ABA is one of the most operationally demanding areas of healthcare, yet the technology supporting these practices has largely been built around workflows from another era," said David Connors, CEO of Hipp Health. "We believe the future of healthcare software is agentic, software that understands how a practice operates, takes ownership of the work, and carries tasks through to completion. At Hipp, we've built the infrastructure to make that possible, giving providers the ability to grow, strengthen their financial performance, and return more of their time to patient care. We're honored that BHB subscribers have recognized that, and we see this as validation of a much bigger shift coming to ABA technology." The impact is already measurable. Hipp reports that practices using its platform experience 40% fewer claim denials, 90% fewer unbillable claims, and a fivefold reduction in revenue cycle management costs. Practices also report 20% faster time to first services, seven hours returned to clinicians each week, and average monthly software savings of nearly $8,000. Across its broader platform, Hipp has onboarded more than 50 practices and 17,000 users, supporting $194 million in claims volume, 830,000 hours of patient sessions, and 436,000 clinical notes. The BHB Product of the Year Awards recognize standout products and solutions across the behavioral health industry, with winners selected through subscriber voting. About Hipp Health Hipp Health is redefining how modern specialty practices operate. Its AI-native platform connects clinical, operational, and financial workflows through specialized AI agents that execute tasks, coordinate work, and streamline practice operations. Built to address the growing administrative and compliance burdens facing hundreds of thousands of specialty providers across the United States, Hipp helps practices reduce operational complexity, improve efficiency, and dedicate more time and resources to patient care.

HippVinci announces the appointment of terry Leahy, J.D., to its Board of Directors. HippVinci, the holding company for Telligen, a 100 percent employee-owned ESOP company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Terrence J. Leahy, J.D., to its board of directors. Mr. Leahy is a nationally recognized leader in employee ownership and has piloted one of the nation's largest ESOPs through a period of rapid growth and development. As the current Executive Chair and former CEO of MyPath, he has led a provider of education, therapeutic, and community services for individuals with disabilities and other challenges. Through its 2,000 "Owners Who Care," MyPath delivers vital services at more than 150 locations across two states and consistently ranks among the top 100 of the nation's employee-owned organizations according to the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO). A respected thought leader, Mr. Leahy brings extensive expertise in ESOP governance, strategic leadership, and operations in industries at the intersection of law, public policy, and regulation. Under his leadership, MyPath earned recognition as Wisconsin ESOP of the Year in 2021. He has successfully navigated complex issues including CEO succession, corporate governance, and strategic diversification, while leading major initiatives in rebranding, strategic planning, and board expansion. Mr. Leahy's governance experience includes serving on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), where he spearheaded the formation of a peer networking group of ESOP executives in healthcare, and as Chair of the Board of Directors of NHS-Northstar, a 100% ESOP-owned human services provider. He also serves on the Professional Advisory Board of Enterprise Opportunities, LLC, a nationally recognized advisor to ESOP companies. "It is a true privilege to join the HippVinci Board of Directors and contribute to the continued success of an organization that exemplifies the transformative power of employee ownership," said Leahy. "HippVinci's commitment to improving health outcomes while fostering a culture of ownership deeply aligns with my experience and values. I'm honored to support an organization that leads with innovation and purpose - and to help shape a future where employee ownership drives both business excellence and meaningful impact." Prior to joining MyPath in 2008, Mr. Leahy served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, Inc., the largest Goodwill organization in the nation, where he oversaw commercial services, human services, and administrative support operations. Mr. Leahy is co-author of The Business of Human Services (Round Table Publishing 2012) and has spoken at national conferences on topics including employee ownership in healthcare and social services industries and executive hiring in ESOP companies. He graduated from Princeton University with cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors and holds a Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School, and a Master's in Business Administration, with distinction, from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. The HippVinci board provides governance, leadership, and guidance in service of the company's overall mission to improve health outcomes through proven health management solutions. About Telligen For more than 50 years, Telligen has been transforming lives and economies by improving health. Telligen serves commercial clients and government programs at the federal, state and local level, improving health outcomes for millions of people nationwide. For more information, visit www.telligen.com.