Date created: June 24, 2022
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Restrictions on access to reproductive care will worsen mental health
On May 24th, 2022, nineteen children and two adults were murdered in Texas during another mass shooting. We grieve this tragic loss of life and offer support and solidary to our colleagues, families, caregivers and survivors in Uvalde, Texas Veterans and others who are impacted across the nation. We are all impacted and may find ourselves struggling during these difficult times. Please consider the following resources below for support and resource dissemination.
I am pleased to announce an important new development in our ongoing advocacy work with members of Congress to expand access to evidence-based integrated primary and behavioral health care. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have joined together in introducing S. 4306, the "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act."
APA advocacy and health care financing staff worked closely with the Senators' offices in developing and shaping the legislation, which would provide grants to support adult and pediatric primary care practices in implementing evidence-based behavioral health integration programs without requiring the use of a specific model of integrated care. The bill would prioritize practices that have the capacity to expand access in high-need areas, and with 15 or fewer staff. It also explicitly references psychologists (among other providers) in implementing evidence-based behavioral health integration programs, and authorizes the use of grant funding for hiring them.
SAVE THE DATE: NPA Northern Region First Summer Social June 4th 3pm - 5:30pm Reno NV
The Nevada Psychological Association's 2022 Spring Newsletter is Now Available Online for your Reading Pleasure!
Because many coverage policies are tied to the national emergency declaration, this will impact claims, particularly for telehealth treatment.
Calls on psychologists, others to promote societal contributions of psychology
Money, inflation, war pile on to nation stuck in COVID-19 survival mode
March 11, 2022, marks the second anniversary of the COVID-19 global pandemic declaration by the World Health Organization. In the two years since that declaration, virtually all aspects of life have been altered.
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Understanding the No Surprises Act: How to provide estimates for your services
January 26, 2022
Psychologists and other health care providers are now required by law to give uninsured and self-pay patients a good faith estimate of costs for services that they offer. Read APA’s updated guidance and resources on when and how to provide these estimates.
2022 guidelines for reporting interactive complexity
Use the add-on CPT® code 90785 for interactive complexity to bill for sessions where communications factors impact your ability to complete a service.
Dear Colleagues:
I hope you are enjoying your holidays. I have the pleasure and honor of serving on the APA Health Care Financing Advisory Group. As a member of the HCF Advisory Group, I am writing to share a recently published APA resource covering 2022 updates to the Medicare Physicians Fee Schedule that I hope will be helpful to you: 2022 Medicare fee schedule: Frequently asked questions
Medicare will require psychologists to use a new point of service code when filing claims for providing telehealth services to patients in their own homes.
Psychologists providing telehealth services to Medicare beneficiaries will see a change in the point of service (POS) codes used to file claims starting in 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced October 13 (PDF, 189KB). POS codes are required on health care claims to inform third-party payers, such as Medicare, where the service was rendered.
The 2022 Michael Sullivan Diversity Scholarship -- CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Michael Sullivan Diversity Scholarship Fund was created to provide financial assistance to support graduate student research projects in honor of Dr. Sullivan’s work with American Psychological Association, State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations and his commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Dr. Michael Sullivan served as the Assistant Executive Director for State Advocacy in the American Psychological Association. In this position he managed the Practice Directorate’s program of making resources available to 60 affiliated psychological associations in every state and several Canadian provinces and US territories. A fellow of APA, Dr. Sullivan has been a strong supporter of state psychological association involvement as a means of promoting diverse and multicultural leadership in psychology and positively impacting communities.
Submission Deadlines: The deadline for the 2022 award is January 7, 2022. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 4:30pm (eastern) on Friday, January 7, 2022. Proposals must be in Microsoft word or pdf format and follow this APPLICATION TEMPLATE. Subject line should include “Michael Sullivan Diversity Scholarship Proposal- YOUR NAME." Send proposals to [email protected].
Research Scope: The focus of the scholarship is to support graduate level research and training related to diversity and inclusion. Listed below are examples of possible projects in the area of diversity that might be supported by the Michael Sullivan Diversity Scholarship. The list is not all inclusive, but is provided to offer suggestions.
Award: Awards of up to $500 - $1,000 per recipient will be granted each year. Awards will be announced in March. Awards are intended to be used to support or assist applicants in covering expenses related to their projects or research.
Winners will be required to provide quarterly updates on the project and write an article about the outcomes. The article may be included in a publication of the Ohio Psychological Association. An evaluation of the project must be submitted to the Chair of the Review Committee following the completion of the project.
Qualifications: Graduate students enrolled full time at a university or college may apply for the scholarship. The student must be in good academic standing and must be making good progress in his/her program. Any graduate student may apply as long as the funds requested go toward the enhancement of issues of diversity and inclusion.
Submission Criteria: Submissions for scholarships from The Michael Sullivan Diversity Scholarship Fund MUST INCLUDE the following:
Applications are now open for APA’s 2022-2023 executive branch and congressional fellowships. The deadline to submit applications is January 3, 2022.
APA’s year-long congressional and executive branch fellowships in Washington, D.C., provide a unique opportunity for psychologists to gain experience in public policy and broaden awareness of the value of psychology research within the federal government. They are given opportunities to contribute directly to legislative and regulatory matters.
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I want to bring your attention to an APA Advocacy action alert that is asking Congress to increase funding for children’s mental health programs. This includes programs that aim to address the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; identify early symptoms of behavioral disorders; increase capacity to deliver social and emotional learning; and improve mental health equity for children of color, LGBTQ+ youth, and those with physical or developmental disabilities.
We are reaching out to share news about a historic moment for APA and the field of psychology.
During its October 29 meeting, our APA Council of Representatives adopted an apology for APA’s role–and the role of the discipline of psychology–in contributing to systemic racism. The apology acknowledges that APA “failed in its role leading the discipline of psychology, was complicit in contributing to systemic inequities, and hurt many through racism, racial discrimination, and denigration of people of color, thereby falling short on its mission to benefit society and improve lives.”
Because many coverage policies are tied to the national emergency declaration, this will impact claims, particularly for telehealth treatment.
New research on accessible online interventions for treating suicidality.
Date created: October 22, 2021
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