Parity: What’s Next? The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Commission held its last meeting on November 1 and submitted its final report to President Trump. The Kennedy Forum’s founder and leader, Congressman Patrick Kennedy, was one of the six Commissioners who helped create the report. The document contained 56 distinct recommendations … Continued
The following statement was issued prior to the fifth meeting of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis on November 1. I have traveled all across this nation visiting communities devastated by the dual suicide and opioid crisis, and I have spoken with countless shattered families mourning the loss of loved … Continued
To download a PDF of Congressman Kennedy’s statement, click here I have traveled all across this nation visiting communities devastated by the dual suicide and opioid crisis, and I have spoken with countless shattered families mourning the loss of loved ones. According to the official numbers supplied by NIDA and the CDC, we lose nearly … Continued
The Kennedy Forum’s leadership helped the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implement the collaborative care model which includes outcomes measures for our National stakeholders. Patrick Conway, MD, MSc CMS Deputy Administrator for Innovation and Quality 9/18/17
The Kennedy Forum is working to create systemic change through policy. While we do not offer a crisis hotline, we can connect people to the treatment and sources they need . This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. Regardless of what you may be facing, please reach out to your doctor, … Continued
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