Shaping Health Policy in our Nations Capital.

Veritas Health Policy helps leaders in healthcare navigate Washington with trusted strategy, deep expertise, and results-driven advocacy.

Veritas Health Policy (Veritas) is a leading government relations and consulting firm focused exclusively on healthcare policy and advocacy. With more than 15 years of experience in legislative strategy, regulatory affairs, and health policy development, Veritas helps clients navigate the complexities of federal healthcare policy with precision and purpose.

The firm’s diverse client portfolio includes Teladoc, AAHomecare, 340B Health, the North Carolina Healthcare Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association, reflecting the trust placed in Veritas by some of the most respected organizations across the healthcare landscape.

Rooted in the Latin word veritas—meaning truth—our firm is built on the unwavering principles of truth and integrity. With this foundation, we use our expertise to deliver results-driven advocacy that helps clients achieve their policy objectives in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Our Values

Our Services

  • We guide clients through the complexities of healthcare policy with clarity and purpose. At Veritas Health Policy, we deliver strategic consulting that goes beyond Capitol Hill — engaging not only Congress, but also the White House, HHS, CMS, FDA, and other federal agencies. We translate Washington’s shifting landscape into actionable insights, crafting tailored strategies and practical solutions that empower your organization to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve lasting success in Washington and beyond.

  • Veritas President Mitch Vakeric’s expertise in Medicare and FDA policy led to success in shepherding several bills through the legislative process.  He was key to crafting vaccine reform legislation included in the 21st Century Cures Act that became law in 2016. 

    Mitch also spearheaded efforts to reform medical device regulations as it relates to Durable Medical Equipment (DME), securing increased Medicare reimbursement for DME providers in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that was signed into law in 2020. 

    During his time on Capitol Hill, Mitch was centrally involved in major pieces of bipartisan health legislation that became law, including the replacement of Medicare’s sustainable growth rate formula (SGR Doc Fix) and the Drug Quality and Security Act that became law in 2015. 

  • At Veritas, we realize advocacy means more than tracking legislation — it’s about shaping it. On Capitol Hill, that means building coalitions, crafting the right message, and ensuring policymakers understand the real-world impact of healthcare policy. Advocacy also extends beyond Congress, leveraging grassroots campaigns, strategic communications, and targeted political advertising to influence both public opinion and legislative outcomes. Veritas brings the expertise to align stakeholders, amplify voices, and turn policy goals into tangible results.

Meet Our President

For more than 15 years, Mitch Vakerics has been a leading voice in shaping healthcare policy in Washington, D.C. He began his career as a senior adviser to influential members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, where he gained firsthand experience navigating complex legislative and regulatory challenges. Today, as the founder of Veritas Health Policy, Mitch leverages that expertise to counsel clients across the healthcare spectrum. 

“Having worked closely with Mitch for over a decade, I‘ve had a first-hand view of his next-level commitment to fighting for – and winning – legislative victories for his clients.  His understanding of how Capitol Hill works and who is driving legislative action has been essential to our engagement with lawmakers and staff.  Working alongside Mitch, you’ll find a strategic advocate who knows how to navigate the complexities of policy development.”

— Tom Ryan, CEO of AAHomecare