Practice Update
In the Spotlight
New Medicare law benefits psychologists and patients
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 will increase payments to offset 2007 cuts, delay additional cuts, phase in coinsurance parity and expand funding for services to veterans and rural Americans
Practitioner Resources
- Update on Medicare claims processing
With the newly enacted Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, psychologists who participate in Medicare want to know how contractors are handling claims processing
- The drive toward health information technology: Where are we heading?
Learn about the evolution toward widespread use of health information technology in the U.S., and the federal government's role in developing its future
- CMS provides questions and answers on the testing codes
Online Q&As address lingering concerns about CPT coding for services administered by a technician or computer
From the Field
APA's 2008 Convention: Practice-related program highlightsIf you're heading to Boston in August, check out this list of educational opportunities for practicing psychologists