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How to Write Effective Letters of Medical Necessity
While significant progress has been made in recent years, there are still challenges to obtaining insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Insurance companies may deny claims for a variety of reasons, including that the care is not “medically necessary.”
Audaces Líderes: Hispanic Heritage Month and the Value of Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
When we see ourselves in our role models, it motivates us to believe in ourselves and to aim higher. During my residency, I was already actively involved in the American Psychiatric Association as a member in training, which provided me with the opportunity to meet Hispanic leaders in our organization. What impressed me most about them was that they each embodied a culture of service. Witnessing their impulse to serve others created a lasting impression and was a huge motivating factor in my dec
Committee on Practice Guidelines
The Committee on Practice Guidelines provides close oversight of various practice guideline related projects and is responsible for actualizing the work of the projects.
Immigration Toolkit
A guide for psychiatrists treating migrant children and their families in the community-based systems of care in which they practice.
Committee on Innovation
The Committee on Innovation, established under The Council on Medical Education and Lifelong Learning, seeks to identify and promote the formation of novel ideas to transform mental health care.
Tariq Salem, M.D.
Read the candidate bios for the open offices in this year's APA National Election.
Unveiling APA’s Access Agenda
As President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the 117th Congress took office, they arrived in the midst of multiple crises impacting Americans’ mental health—the pandemic, economic crisis and systemic racism—as well as the aftermath of the Capitol insurrection. Americans are feeling more anxious and overdose deaths reached a record high last year. Federal policymakers have a fresh opportunity in the next six months to make an impact.
Best Practice Highlights for Treating Diverse Patient Populations
The APA Best Practice Highlights provide information on particular populations’ demographics, significant history, a few best practice, and disparities and stigma to help you contextualize your assessment and treatment.
Committee on Psychiatric Dimensions of Disaster
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Committee on Psychiatric Dimensions of Disaster.
Making the Case: Medicaid Payment for the Collaborative Care Model
View resources for psychiatrists advocating for Medicaid payment for the Collaborative Care Model.
Patient Privacy and Security
Learn about how to ensure patient privacy and security when using artificial intelligence.