Special Issue: The Best of 2006, January through June
This issue of PracticeUpdate features several of the most popular articles from January through June 2006.
2006 Testing Codes Toolkit
The new 2006 Testing Codes Toolkit is designed to help psychologists learn about proper use of the revised CPT psychological and neuropsychological testing codes, payment for the codes, and advocating with health insurance companies for appropriate reimbursement. The toolkit is part of the APA Practice Organization's ongoing education campaign about the revised codes.
2006 Testing Codes Toolkit
Final HIPAA Enforcement Rule Takes Effect
If you thought that the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) lacked the "teeth" of enforcement, think again. The federal government just made effective new regulations that establish how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will determine liability and calculate fines for health care professionals who violate any of the HIPAA Rules.
Final HIPAA Enforcement Rule Takes Effect
Clinical Conversation on Treating Anxiety Disorders
David H. Barlow, PhD, is the first psychologist to be featured in a new series of articles entitled "Clinical Conversations." This series will provide clinical information and developments of interest to practicing psychologists through conversations with APA members. Dr. Barlow is professor of psychology, research professor of psychiatry and director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University.
Clinical Conversation on Treating Anxiety Disorders
Treating Anxiety Disorders: Dr. Barlow Responds to Psychologists’ Questions
As a follow-up to the “Clinical Conversation” about treating anxiety disorders, Dr. David Barlow responds to several readers' questions.
Treating Anxiety Disorders: Dr. Barlow Responds to Psychologists’ Questions
New Interactive APA Resource Illustrates Mind-Body Connection
A new resource on the APA Help Center website visually illustrates the central message of APA’s Mind/Body Health public education campaign: that mental health and physical health are directly connected. “Mind/Body Health: Interactive” uses dynamic images of the human body to educate the public about how stress can negatively affect the body.
Learn more about the Mind-Body resource
