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  "id": 19180503,
  "title": "Acadia Healthcare at UBS Global Healthcare Conference: growth ramps into 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/acadia-healthcare-at-ubs-global-healthcare-conference-growth-ramps",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-09T16:52:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
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    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/acadia-healthcare-at-ubs-global-healthcare-conference-growth-ramps-into-2027-93CH-5012879"
  },
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  "account": "Acadia Healthcare, a company with a market capitalization of $3.62 billion, delivered impressive results at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on November 9, 2026. Management reported that its business had surpassed internal expectations in 2026, and they anticipate continued earnings growth in 2027.\n\nThe third quarter of 2026 brought notable increases in acute behavioral volume, with a 7.5% rise driven by strong demand, improved execution, and added bed capacity. Acadia Healthcare generated $47 million in free cash flow during the quarter, which was enough to repay $63 million of debt. Management projected about $60 million of incremental EBITDA in 2027, contingent on the successful opening of new facilities.\n\nThe New York Medicaid policy changes negatively impacted Pennsylvania facilities, but Acadia reported progress in replacing the lost volume. The company achieved record accreditation times at facilities in Orlando and Iowa, halving licensing and accreditation timelines compared to 2025.\n\nAcadia Healthcare opened four new hospitals in 2026, with managerial improvements in execution, decision-making, and geographic responsibility strengthening the operating team. The company's shares have risen 160% year-to-date, trading at $38.78, near its 52-week high of $39.38.\n\nCEO Debbie Osteen emphasized the company's successful ramp-up of new hospitals, better performance in older sites, and partnerships with healthcare providers to expedite referrals and operations. Acadia Healthcare opened 16 new facilities since 2023, including five in 2025, with occupancy rates rising 60% since the start of the year.",
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