Women—and men—in medical academia should not tolerate gender harassment or discrimination. Here is some guidance for individuals and institutions to follow to ensure equality and respectful and professional behavior in the workplace.
The Biden administration has finalized two rules prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
A requirement that Medicare patients have an in-person visit within the last six months before accessing telemental health care will take effect at the end of this year if Congress does not act. At a recent briefing hosted by APA, members encouraged Congress to pass legislation to eliminate that requirement.
APA’s Michele Reid, M.D., spoke at a congressional briefing about the importance of the Minority Fellowship Program as APA joined other organizations in requesting additional funds for the program in the upcoming fiscal year.
Statistics about our LGBTQ+ patients tell the tragic story of why we need to provide gender-affirming care. This is part of a series of articles by APA’s Council on Advocacy and Government Relations.
Creating a comprehensive plan for the operation of your office in the event that you are not available will help mitigate possible risk-management issues and ensure the continuity of patient care.
The Biden administration has challenged organizations and businesses of all sizes to help keep their employees, customers, and communities safe with improved access to opioid overdose reversal medications.
The 2024 federal budget includes vital funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and other federal agencies overseeing and implementing mental health and substance use disorder programs.
Before you use an image or other content on your website, social media feed, or elsewhere, be sure to check if it is copyrighted, and if so, get written permission from the owner to use it.
Terminating a treatment relationship with a patient can be difficult, but following the guidance in this article should mitigate liability risk.
Mental health conditions are the leading underlying cause of maternal mortality, yet mental health is often left out of national initiatives to improve maternal outcomes. Experts say much more needs to be done, including gathering data to better understand the significance of the problem.
The changes to 42 CFR Part 2, many of which APA supported, will better align the rule with HIPAA, improve care coordination between health professionals, and help eliminate the stigma patients experience.
Don’t wait for other APA members to advocate for psychiatry and its patients—get off the sidelines now and make your voice heard.
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