LAS VEGAS — Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy suffers from depression, what he considers to be “the most chronic of chronic illnesses.” Struggling with depression is one of the reasons why he advocates for healthcare reform — an issue which needs to be addressed by employers.
“We need to see the whole system change in quality and access to care, and how these programs are reimbursed,” Kennedy said during a panel at the HLTH conference this week. “If employers aren’t bold enough to change the workplace, then nothing will change.”
