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Red Flag Rules Delayed Until June 1, 2010
The Red Flag Rules, which were to go into affect November 1, 2009,
have once again been delayed until June 2010. These rules,
administered by the Federal Trade Commission, are aimed at preventing
identity theft in medical settings. Amendments are being made so that
accounting, legal, and health care practices with 20 or fewer
employees would be exempt from the rules and larger practices that are
at low risk could apply for an exemption. APA is working with Congress
to effect these changes. If they are passed, it will eliminate this
administrative burden for most psychologists.
Medicare Reimbursement Decreases by 7% for Psychologists
Overall, Medicare reimbursement for psychological services will fall
by 7% beginning January 2010 over a four year period. Not every
service is affected in the same way, with some services experiencing
increased rates. This 7% reduction does not take into account the
5%restoration for psychotherapy codes. To read more, click here.
January Issue of Minnesota Psychologist
Hard copies of the January 2010 issue are being mailed to all MPA
members and psychologists licensed in Minnesota. This is the last issue
that will be printed in hard copy. Download the pdf version here.
Managing Your Anxiety about H1N1 Flu (Swine
Flu)
The international prevalence and ongoing nature of H1N1 Flu (swine flu) together with speculation that it
could become a more serious illness later this year can be anxiety producing. At a recent U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services flu summit, President Obama advised against panic and recommended "vigilance" and "preparation." You can begin to prepare now by taking the following steps to manage your
anxiety and maintain a positive outlook. Read more.
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2010 Conference:
Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award
Apply for the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award (PHWA) sponsored by the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA) and American Psychological Association (APA). Click here for more information.
Do you have concerns about what might be in store with the implementation of National parity in January 2010? Read this article about Disparities 2.0 from APA's Division 42, Independent Practice, and let us know what you think by emailing Trisha Stark at trishas@mnpsych.org.
Call for Proposals!
Click here to submit a proposal to present a First Friday Forum.
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Upcoming Events
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010: “At-Risk” to “At Promise”: Therapeutic Techniques that work with African American Children and Families (First Friday Forum) - Register now!
Friday, Feb. 19, 2010: What Psychologists Need to Know About Psychotropic Medications: Marketing and Misinformation vs. Science (Friday Forum Encore) - Register now!
Friday, Mar. 5, 2010: When the Life (or Death) of a Psychotherapist Interrupts Treatment (Friday Forum Encore) - Register now!
 New events!
MPA has new education and training offerings, with events scheduled through December 2010. Click here to go to the calendar and schedule at a glance.
Update your profile! The Public Psychologist Finder is our most frequently viewed page. Click here to make sure your information is accurate.
Diversity statement: Read our full diversity statement here.
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