Clinical Conversation on Treatment of PTSD Related to Military Combat
Terence M. Keane, PhD, director of the Behavioral Science Division of the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System provides information about treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related to military combat in an online conversation with APA Practice Directorate Interim Executive Director Randy Phelps, PhD.
Learn from Dr. Keane about PTSD treatment related to military combat.
A Matter of Law: Providing an Interpreter for the Deaf under ADA
Are you aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) often requires psychologists to obtain and pay for the cost of interpreters for patients who are deaf?
Learn about your responsibilities under ADA.
Practitioners Face Risks in Not Using Their NPI
Practitioners are required to begin using their National Provider Identifier number (NPI) by May 23, 2008. Beyond having their insurance claims rejected, practitioners who fail to use their NPI also risk enforcement action.
Read more about requirements facing psychologists.
Leading Change: Psychologist Expands Hospital Roles for Practitioners
A Connecticut hospital hired its first psychologist in 2002. Nearly six years later, psychologists are integral players in many facets of service delivery.
Learn how Dr. Steve Moore led the way to change.
Update on Medicare Payment and Mental Health Parity
The APA Practice Organization’s (APAPO) top legislative priorities for 2008 involving confronting Medicare payment problems facing psychologists and achieving mental health parity in private sector insurance.
Get an update on APAPO activities.
New—Easy Access to Newsletter Content
The monthly PracticeUpdate e-newsletter is easier to access than ever before. In response to member requests, the newsletter is now available without log-in. On occasion, selected articles may be restricted to members and require member username and password to view.
