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HIPAA & HIT: A Primer

Helping you keep patient information private and secure in the digital era.

Privacy Rule

Know when, how, and with whom patient health information may be shared.

Federal Funding

APA promotes the funding of vital mental health and substance use programs, medical research, health care workforce programs, and public health efforts.

Health Care Delivery Models

APA supports the implementation of a variety of innovative and evidence-based delivery models.

Health Insurance Coverage & Access to Care

As policymakers continue to debate health care reform proposals, APA is committed to legislative solutions that ensure benefits, coverage, medication, and access to substance use disorder treatment.

Military & Veterans Affairs

APA continues its efforts to ensure that quality mental health care services are readily available to our veterans. Filling the mental health needs of our nation@s military servicemembers, veterans, and their families is an extensive and ongoing issue.

Workforce Development

APA advocates for the allocation of federal and state resources to provide a robust pipeline of psychiatrists to meet the current and future needs of patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Opioid Epidemic

The opioid crisis in America has destroyed families and communities alike; the time for intensive action is long overdue.

E-mail and Texting

What you need to know before you hit send.

Online Practice Handbook

Practice Management: the Basics is intended as a practical handbook for psychiatrists beginning a practice.

Sample App Evaluations

Learn more about Example Evaluations at psychiatry.org