Practice Update
February 23, 2012 | Vol. 9, No. 4
Payroll tax law results in Medicare psychotherapy payment reduction
Legislation averts SGR cut scheduled for March 1
- Positive development for psychology as loophole closed in health insurance definition
As originally written in the proposed rule, the definition for medical necessity tied coverage to “illnesses” and “injury,” but not to physical and mental health conditions arising from other causes - Ask our attorney: Don’t take the money and run
Avoid offers to pay your claims faster but at a discount - APA report: Lack of willpower may be obstacle to improving personal health and finances
New APA report explains the science behind willpower and self-control - Transition to the ICD-10-CM: What does it mean for psychologists?
Psychologists should be aware of and prepare for the mandatory shift to ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in Oct. 2014
