Practice Update
A publication of the APA Practice Organization
February 2009
| Vol.6, No.2
In the Spotlight
Psychology gains strong protections in health information technology act
Professional psychology achieved strong patient records privacy and security protections when this bill became law as part of the economic stimulus package
Broad parameters of health care reform take shape
While action on health care reform is not as rapid as some had predicted with the new Congress and Administration, some parameters for reform have been identified
Practitioner Resources
- FAQs on billing for health and behavior services
Detailed answers to your questions about the H&B codes now included in the Current Procedural Terminology manual
- Additional 2009 PQRI measurements available to psychologists
Psychologists participating in Medicare's reporting program have three new preventive and screening measures available
From the Field
Health insurance program expansion helps children in needPassage of the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 provides access to mental health services for a total of 11 million uninsured children