Patrick J. Kennedy Former U.S. Representative (D-RI) and Founder of The Kennedy Forum During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy was the lead author of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Law), which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more ...

— patrick j. kennedy The Kennedy Forum (TKF) seeks systemic transformation for mental health and substance use (MH/SU) prevention, treatment, and care. The organization draws on strong relationships with key leaders and partners to create action around MH/SUD policies and issues, including insurance coverage inequities and the escalating ...

The Kennedy Forum is dedicated to advancing quality mental health programming in schools and communities that benefits students, families, and educators. In addition, The Kennedy Forum ensures that the needs of young people are centered in mental heath and substance use disorder parity work, promoting equitable coverage across the continuum of ...

The Kennedy Forum's Alignment for Progress unites stakeholders to accelerate progress in the systems of mental health and substance use disorder care to ensure a more inclusive and effective system. We are calling, urgently, for stakeholders from across the mental health and substance use landscape to join us.

Sep 9, 2024 · The Parity Act was the signature achievement of Rep. Patrick Kennedy’s 16 years in Congress. Its passage was the culmination of perseverance over many years to overcome institutionalized insurance discrimination against persons with …

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Sep 9, 2024 · How The Kennedy Forum plans to lead for maximum benefit . On Sept. 9, 2024, the Biden-Harris administration announced a significant improvement for mental health and substance use disorder care in the U.S. A new rule will enhance enforcement of the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), co-authored by Patrick J. Kennedy.

Oct 27, 2021 · About The Kennedy Forum. Founded in 2013 by former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.), The Kennedy Forum leads a national dialogue on transforming the health care system by uniting mental health advocates, business leaders, and government agencies around a common set of principles, including full implementation of the Federal Parity Law.

Dec 15, 2021 · Accordingly, Patrick J. Kennedy and The Kennedy Forum recently called out benefits consulting firm, Segal, for urging state and local governments to continue opt outs of the Parity Act that facilitate these exact types of exceptions. Read Patrick Kennedy’s tweet thread here. A new world ahead. Change is happening all around us.

Aug 3, 2023 · The mental health and substance use disorder system in the U.S. is broken – help us champion solutions that work.