Practice Update
September 15, 2011 | Vol. 8, No. 16
Psychology responds to proposed rule on 2012 Medicare fee schedule
Comment letter raises concerns about elements of proposed rule
- Budget Control Act of 2011 adds pressure to Medicare reimbursement
New law creates a deficit reduction committee widely expected to focus significant attention on Medicare payment - Research roundup: Substance use
This month's roundup presents recent research and practical considerations related to substance use - Depression and obesity will be first topics of APA clinical treatment guidelines
Guidelines to cover entire lifespan - Call for nominations due soon
Clinical Treatment Guideline Development Panel (due November 15), Committee on Professional Practice and Standards and Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance (due September 19)
