Policy, Programs, & Partnerships

Policy Division MHPEA Reimbursement Policy Implementation & Enforcement Practice Management & Delivery Systems

Healthcare Reform Integrated Care Policy Initiatives TCPI Initiative Trained over 1400 psychiatrist in collaborative care Learning Collaboratives New PCP training modules Implementation SAMHSA state grants

(Policy Initiatives (Con’t) New Payment Codes Advocacy for adoption of codes Private Payors Medicaid Tool Kit Advocacy PowerPoint Slide Set Funding Opportunities Model Legislation Current case Examples for Medicaid payment MHPEA Enforcement

NEW member resources 42 CFR PART 2 changes and applicability to HIPPA Webinar series and tool kit on Payment and Quality reform and how to meet the new Medicare requirements. FAQ helps members identify the best EHR for them.  Mobile Apps Evaluation Tool Several MEMBER RESOURCES ON WEBSITE A new web page that helps members understand the new 42 CFR Part 2 policy changes and it applicability to HIPPA. The site reviews the new regulations and also provides you with a comparison of the 1987 rule, with the new rule, and HIPPA. The new Rule goes into effect on March 21, 2017 A webinar series and tool kit on Payment and Quality reform and how to meet the new Medicare requirements under MACRA. All of this can be found on the web site by searching payment reform. A FAQ that helps members identify the best electronic health record (EHR) to meet their needs.  The FAQ is based on member questions most often received through the APA Helpline and is a living document, with new content added, as needed, to reflect members’ questions.  A new Mobile Apps Evaluation Tool. The Tool helps psychiatrists and other mental health professionals evaluate the efficacy and risks associated with “mHealth” technology, including popular mobile and online app.