Practice Update
APA Practice Organization
January 2006
| Vol.3, No.2
In the Spotlight
2006 Medicare fee schedule: Reversal of 4.4 percent payment reduction expected soon
Thanks in part to strong grassroots support from psychologists, the reversal of a Medicare payment reduction for 2006 is on the horizon
Practitioner Resources
- Good Practice 2006
Good Practice is a new publication from the APA Practice Organization to keep practicing psychologists up-to-date and help you make informed decisions about how to manage, build and grow your practice - Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): An Opportunity to Diversify Your Practice
This article provides a brief introduction to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), describes some of the opportunities that exist for integrating EAP work into your practice, and offers suggestions for identifying and connecting with high-quality EAPs in your community. - Questions and Answers About the 2006 Revised CPT Testing Codes
The CPT codes for psychological and neuropsychological testing provide more appropriate reimbursement and recognition for psychologists.
From the Field
- Privacy of Health Records a Top Concern for Consumers
It is important for practitioners to ensure they have taken steps to adequately protect their patients' records as required by HIPAA, and to communicate this information to current and potential patients.
