Senate and House Achieve Historic Agreement on Parity
After intense negotiations, the Senate and House have closed the gap on issues of preemption, out-of-network services and covered services and have reached an historic agreement on the terms of a final full mental health parity bill.
Learn more about this landmark development.
APA Contests Proposed AMA Resolution on Title Restriction
Leaders of the American Psychological Association (APA) sent a letter on June 12 to the American Medical Association (AMA) strongly opposing the adoption of a proposed resolution on restricting use of the titles "doctor," "resident" and "residency" in medical settings.
See the APA's letter and learn breaking news on the AMA's action.
Practice Marketing: Are You Using a Blog?
Blogging is an easy, effective, low-cost way to market yourself online. But most psychologists aren't taking advantage of it.
Learn how to start blogging.
Guidance for Psychologists on International Disaster Response
Following the catastrophic earthquake in China and cyclone in Myanmar, APA members were eager to find out how they could help. The APA Statement on the Role of Psychologists in International Emergencies provides guidance to members who want to assist in the aftermath of disasters abroad.
Read the new statement.
Senate Continues to Consider Medicare Payment Legislation
Thanks to APA Practice Organization advocacy, a provision to restore Medicare funding of psychological services was included in the Senate Finance Committee's Medicare bill that came up for a vote last week. However, on June 12 the Baucus-Snowe Medicare bill (S.3101) fell five votes short of the number necessary for consideration on the Senate floor.
Learn more about the pending Senate legislation.
House Testimony on VA Issues Includes APA Official
Randy Phelps, PhD, deputy executive director of the APA Practice Directorate, recently testified before the House Veterans' Affairs (VA) Health Subcommittee on recruitment and retention of psychologists in the VA system.
Learn more about the House testimony.
Voice Awards Honor Realistic Media Portrayals
Among its public education efforts, the APA serves as a partner for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Voice Awards. The May 2008 awards ceremony honored accurate and realistic media portrayals of persons with mental health disorders.
See who won the awards.
