Mental Health & Addiction
Advancing Access to Quality Mental Health & Addiction Care
We provide policy guidance, strategic advice, and federal advocacy services to patient groups, providers, employers, innovators, and payors to advance innovative solutions that expand access to high-quality, affordable mental health and addiction care nationwide.
Benefits of Mental Health & Addiction

Advancing Innovative Payment Reforms

Promoting Integration of Care

Aligning Health Information Technology and Infrastructure

Supporting Transparency and Equal Access and Coverage of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Ensuring a Comprehensive Workforce Pipeline for Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder
About the Practice
The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy leads the mental health and addiction policy practice at Healthsperien, bringing decades of national policy and political leadership and expertise to a diverse array of clients.
We need a clear pathway to support all stakeholders across our nation’s health care system and to achieve a bold vision for system transformation by 2033:
90% of individuals are screened for mental health conditions and substance use disorders
90% of those needing care receive evidence-based services and supports
90% of those treated can manage their symptoms and achieve recovery
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Healthsperien, LLC, is a Washington, D.C.-based health care policy consulting firm focused on strategic, regulatory, legislative and implementation issues.