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Psychiatrists call the recent effort to link acetaminophen and autism misplaced and said reassurance of pregnant women and support for autistic patients and their families is needed.
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Effective last week, many telehealth flexibilities granted to Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 public health emergency have expired, meaning that most patients must now attend periodic in-person mental health visits to receive telemental health care. APA’s telepsychiatry blog will provide updates as they occur.
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The APA Foundation has released a Spanish-language translation of its resource guide for faith leaders—“Salud Mental: Una Guía Para Líderes Religiosos”—to provide insights and tools to support congregants with mental health challenges.
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APA and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have sent joint letters to major health plans urging them to reject the AMA’s new telehealth-specific CPT codes (98000–98015)—which risk disrupting access to psychiatric care, reducing reimbursement, and adding administrative burden. APA is also asking members to report any changes they see related to telehealth services by contacting practicemanagement@psych.org.
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The Future DSM Biomarkers and Biological Factors Subcommittee is surveying the field to learn about potential biomarkers and other biological factors involved in psychiatric disorders. We value your expertise in this area and welcome your input.
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APA’s many accomplishments are made possible through the efforts of members who share their time and expertise as part of an APA council or committee. Applications for council/committee seats are open until November 7. Note: You can only serve on one council or committee at a time, and first-term members must apply for reappointment.
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