Federal Register #2026-11602

HHS Request for Information on Addiction and Mental Illness Initiatives

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public input to inform future initiatives addressing chronic disease of addiction and mental illness. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Purpose: - Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback on research, policies, and strategies for prevention, treatment, and recovery related to addiction and mental illness - Stakeholders Invited: - Patients, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, policymakers - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or services are being procured; this is an information-gathering effort - Notable Requirements: - Recommendations for novel policy ideas and evidence-based interventions - Suggestions to address practitioner supply shortages - Input on leveraging data modernization and emerging technologies for program evaluation - Identification of successful programs and research gaps - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of goods or services

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting public comment on research, policies, and strategies related to substance use and mental health disorders. The goal is to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery interventions for addiction, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify successful programs and policies and to gather novel policy ideas and research gaps to further the Great American Recovery Initiative using existing funding. Comments are invited from a broad range of stakeholders including patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers.

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