Practice Directorate Activity Highlights—January through July 2008
The Practice Directorate pursues a broad range of initiatives on behalf of practicing psychologists and consumers of psychological services. Review highlights of our major activities from the first seven months of 2008.
Learn how Practice is working for you and your colleagues.
Call to Action on Mental Health Parity
When Congress returns in September, only three weeks will remain in this session to achieve passage of a full mental health insurance parity bill. This article links you to our Legislative Action Center where you can quickly send an email to your legislators calling on them to enact parity legislation.
Help us advocate with a few clicks of your mouse.
APA Council Adopts Criteria for Evaluating Quality Improvement Programs
The American Psychological Association (APA) Council of Representatives adopted Criteria for the Evaluation of Quality Improvement Programs and the Use of Quality Improvement Data at the 2008 APA Convention in Boston.
Access the new criteria.
Task Force Reports Address Practice Issues
At the 2008 APA Convention, the Council of Representatives accepted several reports that address issues with a bearing on psychology practice.
Link to the APA task force reports that interest you.
For Medicare Providers: On Payment for Mental Health Services
Psychologists who treat Medicare beneficiaries are encouraged to read an article produced earlier this month by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The article summarizes the federal agency's policy guidelines on key issues related to the delivery of and payment for Medicare services.
Learn what CMS is sharing with Medicare providers.
Have You Been Selected for the Practice Information Survey?
The American Psychological Association (APA), the American Medical Association and more than 70 other organizations are conducting a comprehensive multi-specialty survey of America's health care provider practices. APA members who receive a survey are strongly encouraged to participate.
Find out more about the survey and its intended use.
