CentralReach Expands Payor Strategy to Improve Autism and IDD Care

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CentralReach, a leading provider of autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) care software, has appointed Yagnesh Vadgama as VP of Payor Strategy and Network. In this role, Vadgama will expand CentralReach's payor partnerships and help develop solutions that better align the needs of payors, providers and families to improve access, outcomes and cost across the care continuum.

Why it matters

As the cost of autism and IDD care exceeds $2.2 Billion, CentralReach is investing to address the growing demand for services and the need for more consistent, data-driven, and clinically grounded standards in the field. Vadgama's appointment reflects CentralReach's strategic expansion and investments in clinical, data, and AI capabilities to remove friction, drive down costs, and support the delivery of high-quality care.

The details

Vadgama is an established ABA expert bringing over two decades of experience, including as the VP of Clinical Care Autism and president and chief operating officer of Magellan Health's California companies. In his new role, he will help expand CentralReach's payor partnerships and develop solutions that better align the needs of payors, providers and families. This builds on CentralReach's continued investment in its people, technology and data to provide an end-to-end platform that reduces friction and improves outcomes across the autism and IDD care ecosystem.

• CentralReach appointed Yagnesh Vadgama as VP of Payor Strategy and Network on April 8, 2026.

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What’s next

Yagnesh Vadgama will continue the conversation at the Autism Investor Summit during the "Future-Proofing Autism Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Clinical Excellence and Fiscal Reality" panel.