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November 4, 2026

News, Information, and Educational Offerings From APA

A federal court has struck down a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rule that individuals who are medically frail—including those with substance use and disabling mental disorders—must prove their inability to meet CMS work requirements. The decision does not eliminate work requirements for non-exempt individuals. APA filed an amicus brief to this litigation.

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APA 2027 Registration Is Open

APA’s Annual Meeting is returning to the Big Apple! Join your colleagues from May 1-5 for four-and-a-half days of learning, networking, and engagement. With a new grading rubric for sessions and some bold education tracks, APA 2027 is pushing new frontiers!

GENERAL NEWS

Last Call for Councils and Committees

Applications to serve on APA Councils and Committees are open through this Friday, November 6. Volunteer your expertise and leadership to help strengthen psychiatry, support patient care, and move the profession forward. Current component members who wish to confirm their reappointment eligibility should contact APA Governance at appointments@psych.org.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY →

JOBCENTRAL

Considering a Career Change?

APA JobCentral is the career hub for psychiatry. Post a resume, set up job alerts, and view open positions across the country and around the world. Current openings include a remote psychiatrist with Talkiatry and a psychiatrist/medical director in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

VISIT JOBCENTRAL →

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