Acadia Healthcare, a leading force in behavioral health (Nasdaq: ACHC), recently announced the appointment of Dr. Nasser Khan as its new chief operating officer. This appointment, covered by BH Business, marks a significant change in the company’s C-suite, as the role of COO was not previously included.
Dr. Khan, who previously served as the operations group president for Acadia Healthcare’s comprehensive treatment center (CTC) business line, will officially assume the position on June 30. As reported by Business Wire, his primary focus will be on service to both patients and staff, as well as enhancing the quality and clinical outcomes of the healthcare provided.
Before his time at Acadia, Nasser Khan had a successful tenure as senior vice president of operations at Shields Health Solutions, a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA). He also served as the head of program and chief medical officer at Biograph, a healthcare technology company. More about Khan’s professional career can be found on his Crunchbase profile.
Under Khan’s leadership, Acadia Healthcare has expressed its intention to significantly expand its CTC division as reported by Becker’s Behavioral Health. The company plans to open 14 new CTCs in 2024, and it recently acquired three North Carolina-based CTCs in March.
Despite experiencing weaker patient volumes than anticipated in the first quarter of 2024, Acadia Healthcare is optimistic that the company will meet its full-year guidance. Along with expanding its CTC business, the company is also looking to grow its outpatient segment. CEO Christopher Hunter stated that growing the company’s partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) is a current priority, as it contributes to the business and has significant long-term potential.
As detailed on F6S, Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Under the guidance of Nasser Khan, Acadia Healthcare continues to be at the forefront of providing quality and compassionate care to those in need. By leveraging his extensive experience and commitment to innovation, Khan is leading the company in its mission to become a great employer and an exceptional caretaker for patients.
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