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BlueSprig - The Shape of Behavior

place Houston, TX 500+ employees

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This company is backed by private equity (KKR)

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

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Risk Flags

flagPE-backed via parent BlueSprig (KKR, acquired 2018)
flagThe Shape of Behavior settled DOJ/DoD TRICARE false-claims allegations for over $2.7 million in March 2021
flagBrand no longer operates independently — website defunct, absorbed into BlueSprig corporate structure
flagCited indirectly in CEPR's 'Pocketing Money Meant for Kids: Private Equity in Autism Services' report on BlueSprig's PE roll-up model

Legal Issues

gavel$2.7M+ TRICARE false-claims settlement (2021)

Ethical Concerns

policyFraud settlement announced in 2021, roughly 2.5 years after the 2018 BlueSprig/KKR acquisition, raising questions about billing oversight during the acquired-brand transition
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psychology Employee Sentiment

5.0

out of 10

Management

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