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FTC Health Breach Notification Final Rule
In August of 2023 the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed rule addressed the Commission's Health Breach Notification Rule (the “HBN Rule” or the “Rule”).
Dr. Bruce Schwartz Takes Office as APA President
Bruce J. Schwartz, M.D., began his one-year term as President of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) at the conclusion of the APA Annual Meeting in San Francisco on May 22. At the same time Jeffrey Geller, M.D., M.P.H., began his term as APA President-elect.
Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Dionne Hart
In this episode, Dr. Gupta is joined by Dr. Dionne Hart. Dr. Hart is board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She is an adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and was recently elected to the APA BOT as the Area 4 Trustee.
Telepsychiatry During COVID-19
Learn more about telepsychiatry standards and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
About APA's Annual Meeting
Join your colleagues from across the U.S. and over 50 other countries for the psychiatry event of the year.
Misophonia: When Certain Sounds Trigger Emotional Distress
Misophonia is a chronic condition that involves people having distressing emotional reactions to specific sound triggers. Misophonia, literally meaning “hatred of sounds,” is also referred to as selective sound sensitivity syndrome.
Congressional Advocacy Network
Learn more and participate in the Congressional Action Network, APA@s political grassroots network.
Colleges Increase Their Focus on Student Mental Health
As many students head back to college this fall, a new survey finds that student mental health is getting more attention among college leaders. Eight out of 10 colleges are placing a greater priority on student mental health now compared to three years ago, according to a recent survey of college presidents from the American Council on Education. Most college presidents said their staff and faculty are spending more time addressing mental health concerns that three years ago. More than 70%, of t
Health Care Coalition Submits Comments to Modernize SUD Treatment Privacy Law and Enhance Coordinated Care and Safety
The Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2 (Partnership), a coalition of nearly 50 health care organizations committed to aligning 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations (TPO), today submitted comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), “Coordinating Care and Information Sharing in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders,” released by the Substance Abuse and