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The Kennedy Forum blog provides clear, credible commentary and analysis on today’s most pressing issues in mental health and addiction parity, policy, and treatment.

Government Accountability Office Finds Major Shortcomings with Critical Parity Compliance Efforts

December 17, 2019

Patrick J. Kennedy Calls for Congressional Hearings After Disturbing New Data Raises Huge Red Flags About Insurers’ Likely Violations of Federal Parity Act While Opioid Crisis Swept Nation

November 21, 2019

Recent Court Actions Showcase Need to Update Criteria for Mental Health Clinical Review

November 14, 2019

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Tackles Mental Health Parity

November 14, 2019

Federal Agencies Publish Additional Parity Regulatory Guidance

October 16, 2019

10 Steps to Securing Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Care

September 11, 2019

Reactionary, ill-informed commentary perpetuates stigma

August 13, 2019

Key Takeaways from The Kennedy Forum 2019 Annual Meeting

July 25, 2019

After Major Parity Ruling Against Top Insurer, Letters to Key Stakeholders Demand Change

March 13, 2019

Landmark Decision: UnitedHealthcare Used Defective Criteria to Reject Coverage for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Services, Federal Court Finds

March 5, 2019
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