Apa state government relations Overview Erin Berry Philp, M.A., J.D.

APA State government relations team Region 2 – Midwest Amanda Blecha achesley@psych.org 217/220-0769 (m) Region 1 – Northeast Tim Clement tclement@psych.org 215/570-6892 (m) Region 4 – West Tim Miller tmiller@psych.org 651/470-3637 (m) Director Erin Berry Philp ephilp@psych.org 703/582-1071 (m) Map of RDs, who support the needs of our district branches in their legislative advocacy efforts. Region 3 – South Marsi Thrash mthrash@psych.org 770/337-4513 (m)

State government relations: know them, love them, utilize them State government relations: know them, love them, utilize them. They are here for you! Erin Berry Philp: ephilp@psych.org (703) 582-1071 Tim Clement (Region 1): tclement@psych.org (215) 570-6892 Amanda Chesley Blecha (Region 2): achesley@psych.org (217) 220-0769 Marsi Thrash (Region 3): mthrash@psych.org (770) 337-4513 Tim Miller (Region 4): tmiller@psych.org (651) 470-3637

State government relations: what WE do Alliance development and coalition participation Advocacy training Grassroots advocacy, “Calls to Action” Legislative / regulatory analysis and updates Advocacy-related strategic discussions APA position statements and resources 50-state reviews Draft or provide input on letters, talking points, testimony, or leave-behinds on mutual policy priorities (legislative and regulatory) Toolkits and advocacy tools We want a relationship with you and your membership BEFORE legislative activity occurs.

State government relations legislative overview

Network Adequacy and Out of Network Billing Medicaid Work Requirements 2019 legislative ISSUES Scope of Practice/Practice of Medicine Parity Enforcement – Parity Campaign Collaborative Care Model Telemedicine Prior Authorization & other Rx Access Concerns Network Adequacy & Out of Network Billing Medicaid Work Requirements Opioids Maintenance of Certification Marijuana Legalization Extreme Risk Protection Orders Conversion Therapy Bans Scope of Practice Psychologist Prescribing (RxP) APRNs Physician Assistant “Optimal Team Practice” legislation Pharmacists Parity Enforcement – Parity Campaign Adoption of the Collaborative Care Model Medicaid Other payers Education on CC Model: psychiatry and PCPs Telemedicine Prior Authorization and other Rx Access Concerns Network Adequacy and Out of Network Billing Medicaid Work Requirements Opioids Addressing the Epidemic State Criminal Justice Maintenance of Certification Marijuana Legalization Extreme Risk Protection Orders Conversion Therapy

2019 scope legislation Psychologists Advanced Practice Register Nurses Physician Assistants All of the above

2019 psychologist prescribing legislation Already has a law Bill Introduced Examples of working with the states: Assisted Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New Mexico, Montana, Texas, Vermont, and West Virginia to oppose their psychologist prescribing legislation. Law + Bill Introduced Potential legislation

2019 apa model COLLABORATIVE CARE LEGISLATION – PRIVATE INSURANCE Introduced Potential / Next Session

2019 apa model parity legislation Washington, DC Law Enacted Legislation introduced Legislation expected in 2019 or 2020

Forming a relationship, one step at a time Sign up on APA’s website Send an email Make a phone call Schedule a meeting Keep in touch Become a resource Support your candidate

Things to remember Include APA's DGR from the beginning – even BEFORE legislation is introduced.  Partnering with other medical specialties is important and raises the visibility of psychiatry. Likewise, maintaining a good relationship and being involved with your state medical association can also raise visibility and help keep bad legislation at bay.  STATE ADVOCACY CONFERENCE 2020

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