Daniel Schwartz

Daniel Schwartz is a Behavioral Health Policy Analyst at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). In this role, Daniel designs, manages, and conducts analyses on topics such as the opioid crisis, substance use disorder treatment delivery, and behavioral healthcare financing. Prior to joining ASPE, Daniel worked at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Daniel received his Bachelor of Science in Public Health from The George Washington University.

ASPE is the principal advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on policy development and is responsible for major activities in policy coordination, legislation development, strategic planning, policy research, evaluation, and economic analysis. Within ASPE, the Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy is the focal point for policy development and analysis related to the financing, delivery, organization, and quality of services for people with mental and substance use disorders, people with disabilities, and older adults.