Meetings

Join us for the premier scientific meeting of the year in New Orleans May 22-26. This year the meeting has many new outstanding courses and an even better scientific program beginning on Saturday and Sunday. Register now to take advantage of Early Bird registration rates and to secure great hotel rates. Note the meeting ends on Wednesday.

2010 Election

The voting deadline for the 2010 APA Election has passed. Ballots are being tallied and reviewed by the Committee of Tellers. Results will be announced the last week of February. Please forward any questions or concerns to election@psych.org.

Government Relations

Both the House and Senate have passed a 60-day delay for the Medicare SGR cuts that were scheduled to take effect January 1st 2010. This will allow a grace period while Congress continues to finalize its health reform proposal. A full update will be posted in the next issue of RushNotes.

Member Feedback

How are we doing? The APA wants to hear about your experience with us on the phone and online. Please complete a six-question survey on your experience on the phone with the APA Answer Center. For other comments or questions, complete an online feedback form.

Resource Documents

Laws protecting the privacy of students are often misunderstood and should not impede appropriate disclosure of patient records when the health and safety of students may be endangered. The APA adopted the resource document, College Mental Health and Confidentiality, clarifying clinicians’ responsibilities. Find APA resource documents.

MIT Advancement Opportunity

The APA is pleased to announce that members-in-training can advance to general member upon proof of at least three years of general psychiatry training and a current valid medical license. Start enjoying the benefits and privileges of general membership as well as accruing years toward becoming a fellow of the APA.