The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury announced they plan to issue a new proposal related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) by the end of the year, as part of a broader reconsideration of current regulations. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as more information becomes available.
The Kennedy Forum
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Brigantine, New Jersey 6,573 followers
Mental Health Equity for All
About us
Founded in 2013 by former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.), The Kennedy Forum leads a national dialogue on transforming mental health and addiction care in the U.S. by uniting mental health advocates, business leaders, and government agencies around a common set of principles, including full implementation of the Federal Parity Law. Launched in celebration of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s signing of the landmark Community Mental Health Act, the nonprofit aims to achieve health equity by advancing evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and substance use. The Kennedy Forum’s collaborative partnerships help to foster greater provider accountability, integration, and coordination; cutting-edge treatment technologies; and brain fitness and education. The website, www.thekennedyforum.org, is a repository of educational resources on parity issues, such as 'Navigating the New Frontier of Mental Health and Addiction: a Guide for the 115th Congress' – the first-ever guide for members that pinpoints and defines tangible actions necessary for change. Other Kennedy Forum Resources: Parity Registry is a website where consumers can learn to file an appeal with their health plan after being wrongfully denied coverage for mental health or addiction treatment services; send a complaint directly to state enforcement officials; access step-by-step appeals guidance; find a comprehensive listing of state and federal regulators who can help with an appeal; and review FAQs and other information to help advance an appeal. The data shared will help shape public policy and influence future legislation. www.parityregistry.org Parity Track is a website where policymakers, journalists, and consumers can track legislative, regulatory, and legal parity activities in all 50 states and at the federal level to monitor implementation and best practices. www.paritytrack.org
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http://www.thekennedyforum.org
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- Brigantine, New Jersey
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- 2013
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- Mental Health, Behavioral Healthcare, Parity, Healthcare, Addiction, Policy, Prevention, Treatment, Substance Abuse Disorders, and brain health
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Brigantine, New Jersey 08203, US
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Updates
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Gambling Awareness Month is coming to a close, but the conversation is far from over. In this discussion, Patrick J. Kennedy joins Danny Funt, author of Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling, alongside moderator Marcia Lee Taylor of the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions, to explore the rapid rise of sports gambling and its implications for mental health. This issue continues to evolve, making awareness and understanding more important than ever.
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The Kennedy Forum believes that online gambling has clear, negative effects on the mental health of the American people. As this landscape continues to shift, policymakers, regulators, and public health leaders face a narrowing window to address the risks before they become further entrenched. Our latest blog explores what this shift means for policy, oversight, and mental health: https://bit.ly/40UOTNK.
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CAADPE's Trent Murphy showed support for AB 2011 today at the Assembly Health Commmittee. This bill locks federal mental health parity protections into California state law ��� ensuring insurers treat MH/SUD care equally to physical health care, regardless of what happens at the federal level. We proud to support ASM. Gregg Hart , Steinberg Institute, and The Kennedy Forum, as they aim to protect access to substance use disorder treatment for all Californians. #AB2011 #MentalHealthParity #SUD #CaliforniaHealth
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Medicaid is the largest payer of behavioral health services in the United States and covers a significant share of children and adolescents. Because Medicaid programs vary by state, access to care and the ability to scale new approaches can differ widely across the country. Read the full article from BHT Impact: https://bit.ly/4t6Woxh.
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What’s shaping youth mental health in 2026? According to The Jed Foundation (JED), it’s not just one thing. It’s everything happening at once. Technology is evolving faster than the protections meant to keep young people safe. Economic uncertainty is adding stress for families. And many traditional support systems are stretched thin. At the same time, more connection is happening online, while real-world support can feel harder to find. Read more: https://prn.to/47lhLSV.
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At the Lake Nona Impact Forum, Patrick J. Kennedy joined NBC News’ Kate Snow for a conversation on the most consequential issues facing mental health today and why leaders across business, technology, health care, and public policy must work together to move the field forward.
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Stress is rising in the workplace, and employees are asking for more support. A new NAMI poll shows that while most workers value mental health benefits, many still don’t know how to access care, and stigma continues to keep people silent. The takeaway is simple: we can do better. Workplaces that invest in mental health education, access to care, and a culture of openness don’t just support employees, they build stronger, healthier organizations. Mental health belongs at the center of every workplace. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40VNgQ5.
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Everyone wants to make America healthier. But we cannot do that without addressing mental health and addiction. In a new Fierce Healthcare piece covering the events at Lake Nona Impact Forum, Patrick J. Kennedy makes the case that improving our nation’s health requires putting brain health at the center of the conversation. Chronic disease, substance use, suicide, homelessness, workforce challenges — mental health touches every part of our health system. Read more: https://bit.ly/3NCejN0.
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Let's not forget innovation and economics go hand-in-hand, and we must be making the case that early intervention in mental health works for the bottom line. At the Milken Institute’s Future of Health Summit, Patrick J. Kennedy joined the panel “Reimagining Mental Health: Innovation at the Intersection of Care and Technology,” moderated by Rhitu Chatterjee of NPR News. The conversation brought together leaders across health care, technology, design, and research, including Amir Inamdar MBBS, DNB (Psych), FFPM of Helus Pharma (formally Cybin), Vik Kheterpal, MD of CareEvolution, Upali Nanda, PhD of HKS, Inc., and Viviane Poupon of Brain Canada, to explore how new tools and collaborations can help address the growing mental health crisis.