I hope this E-Mail finds you all well! I'm planning on having another happy hour social get-together for NPA South in a few weeks on Thursday, 1/22/26, starting at 6:00 P.M. This time, we'll be at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar at Town Square, located at:
6509 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
NPA’s Legislative Committee is soliciting input from membership regarding our advocacy efforts. Please take a few minutes to respond to the following questions to help us as we develop our 2026-2027 goals.
Hello NPA,
You may have seen recent media coverage regarding the announcement made earlier this week by President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on autism, acetaminophen (Tylenol), and potential new treatment approaches. Understandably, this has raised many questions and concerns within our communities and the populations we serve.
APA Services has released an Action Alert on CMS’ CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule, and we are asking for your help in sharing it broadly with your networks. Your engagement is critical to ensuring psychologists’ voices are heard in this important process.
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Advocating for Psychologists in Nevada
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is aware that Change Healthcare – a unit of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) – was impacted by a cybersecurity incident in late February. HHS recognizes the impact this attack has had on health care operations across the country. HHS’ first priority is to help coordinate efforts to avoid disruptions to care throughout the health care system.
HHS is in regular contact with UHG leadership, state partners, and with numerous external stakeholders to better understand the nature of the impacts and to ensure the effectiveness of UHG’s response. HHS has made clear its expectation that UHG does everything in its power to ensure continuity of operations for all health care providers impacted and HHS appreciates UHG’s continuous efforts to do so. HHS is also leading interagency coordination of the Federal government’s related activities, including working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the White House, and other agencies to provide credible, actionable threat intelligence to industry wherever possible.
Changes to Medicare quality reporting in 2024
Psychologists who see Medicare beneficiaries should be aware of reweighting changes made to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System for 2024, but there are still things you can do to ensure successful participation and prepare for the future.
CMS releases 2024 Medicare Fee Schedule final rule
November 17, 2023
The 2024 Physician Fee Schedule final rule, released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, includes continued reimbursement of telehealth services, new billing codes, and positive changes to caregiver codes.
As the largest professional association of psychologists in the world, and the leading source for scientific knowledge, APA is uniquely well-suited to improve, promote, and apply psychological science in ways that will prepare our discipline to fulfill its potential. APA Services, Inc. is APA’s partner organization devoted to advocacy on behalf of APA members.
This page is divided into sections summarizing how APA and APA Services are elevating science: on the Hill, in the lab, on the career path, across the field, in the public, and in the world. Learn how our work is helping psychological scientists and how you can get involved.
Important news for psychologists about proposed changes in Medicare for 2024.
Date created: July 28, 2023
Psychologists can share the new crisis lifeline number with patients and advocate for increased funding to help mental health professionals meet the demand for help.
Date created: July 22, 2022
Since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, many states have proposed, enacted, or resurrected a range of laws to either prohibit, significantly restrict, or protect reproductive rights and health care. Currently, the main targets of these laws appear to be medical providers who provide abortions or individuals seeking to obtain an abortion.
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.
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.
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.
New research on accessible online interventions for treating suicidality.
Date created: October 22, 2021
Back-to-school can be a stressful time, but parents can help children successfully cope with the end of summer vacation and the beginning of the school year.
Created August 1st, 2021
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APA Practice Update
August 20, 2021
Using your social security number for your practice could put you at risk when the federal “Transparency in Coverage” rule takes effect. The rule seeks to make providers’ billing information publicly available.
Fri Jan 23, 2026Cultural Humility in Clinical Practice: Moving Beyond Cultural Competence Category: CE Event |
Fri Jan 30, 2026The Desperate Identities of Dangerous Men: Understanding Mass Attackers by Understanding Personality Disorders Category: CE Event |
Fri Feb 27, 2026Ethics: Navigating Ethics Hell & Using AI Technologies in the Practice of Psychology Category: CE Event |
