We’re proud to share that we’ve completed the acquisition of Ascend, a leading provider of independent, specialized health assessments and data management tools to government agencies in the United States.
Founded in 1998, Ascend is one of the largest assessment providers on behalf of government agencies and offers conflict-free assessment services to assist them in determining the most appropriate placement and healthcare services needs for program beneficiaries.
Ascend provides a broad array of assessment services including Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), Supports Intensity Scale (SIS®), Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP), Utilization Reviews, and other specialty and standardized assessments. Ascend is a nationally recognized pioneer in serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health diagnoses, and complex physical or medical conditions.
In addition to skilled clinical services, Ascend also provides states with extensive data management tools to help government agencies plan, budget and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality and delivery of services to program beneficiaries.
“This acquisition broadens our ability to help our government clients deal with the rising demand for long-term care services. Together with Ascend, we share many common values, including a passion for helping vulnerable populations, a dedication to delivering the highest quality healthcare, a person-centered approach to working with people, and the need to effectively and efficiently manage programs on behalf of state clients,” commented Richard A. Montoni, Chief Executive Officer of Maximus.