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Website Helps Families Confront Denials for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Services

November 20, 2017

Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy Issues Statement to the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis Ahead of Fifth Meeting

November 1, 2017

Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy Issues Recommendations to the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis

October 26, 2017

Fourth Meeting of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis Convenes Today

October 20, 2017

Patrick J. Kennedy to Speak at College of Charleston

October 9, 2017

President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis Convenes Today

September 27, 2017

From Pain to Promise – Addressing Opioids & Suicide in Communities Across America

September 25, 2017

Illinois Health Plans Frequently Deny Coverage of Mental Health, Addiction Care, According to New Report; Lawmakers Pledge to Investigate

September 19, 2017

Patrick J. Kennedy to Address Key Policymakers at CMS Innovation Center Summit:

September 8, 2017

Kennedy Forum Publishes Consumer Guide to Drug Formularies

September 6, 2017
The Kennedy Forum
"We stand on the doorstep to make momentous progress in advancing the cause of this new civil rights struggle started by the work of President Kennedy over 50 years ago."
— Patrick J. Kennedy