House Bill Would Protect Medical Records Privacy Laws
The House passed health information technology legislation on July 27 intended to promote greater use of electronic health information. In a favorable development for psychology, the Health Information Technology Promotion Act leaves intact the medical records privacy protections established by state law.
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Practice Directorate Information and Resources at Your Fingertips
The Practice Directorate offers a wide range of information and resources to members of APA and the APA Practice Organization. Download your copy of a new publication that identifies dozens of topics where you can find help and guidance from the Practice Directorate staff.
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Strength In Numbers: Advantages of Group Practice
Group practices continue to form as an effective strategy for meeting the evolving demands of an increasingly complex healthcare market. A 2006 member survey by the APA Practice Organization found that approximately one-third of full-time private practitioners are affiliated with a group.
Learn more about group practice
APA Convention Programs for Practitioners
If you’re making plans to attend the 2006 APA Convention in New Orleans, please consider this list. It identifies program sessions for practitioners related to activities of the Practice Directorate and its governance groups, the Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice (CAPP) and the Board of Professional Affairs (BPA).
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