Final Rule: 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records

On January 18th, a final rule was published in the Federal Register Notice to update 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records.

COVID-19 / Coronavirus

During this challenging time, APA is working at the legislative and regulatory level to ensure that Americans can continue to access psychiatric services and that psychiatrists are equipped to respond, adapt, and continue treating patients.

Workforce Development

APA advocates for the allocation of federal and state resources to provide a robust pipeline of psychiatrists to meet the current and future needs of patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Security Rule

The tools you need to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of your patients’ information.

Mental Health Parity

Learn about APA@s advocacy efforts to promote proper implementation and enforcement of mental health parity.

E-mail and Texting

What you need to know before you hit send.

Mobile Health

Using a tablet or smartphone to manage patient health information? Follow these tips before you begin.

Medicaid Work Requirements

On January 11, 2018, CMS issued new guidance for states seeking to tie Medicaid benefits to employment or other forms of community engagement for non-elderly, non-disabled adult Medicaid beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicaid on a basis other than disability. Explore our member resources on Medicaid work requirements.

APA Public Opinion Poll 2021 Annual Meeting

View results of the Public Opinion Poll released during the 2021 Annual Meeting.

APA Public Opinion Poll 2021 Workplace

View results of the Public Opinion Poll released in May 2021 on workplace mental health issues.

APA Public Opinion Poll 2021 Access to Care

View results of the Public Opinion Poll on access to care released in May 2021.

APA Presidential Task Force on Structural Racism Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms