Revised 2018 ICD-10-CM codes, which went into effect October 1, include new, updated, or deleted codes for diagnoses listed in ICD-10-CM, including some 65 codes related to mental health conditions listed in DSM-5. APA has created a quick-reference guide to the changes to ICD-10-CM codes.
With many feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of Medicare’s Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), physicians are asking a key question: Where do I start? The AMA has released a new customizable resource—the MIPS Action Plan—that breaks down the complexity of MIPS into specific actionable steps. The AMA will hold a webinar on how to use this tool on Wednesday, October 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET).
A single infusion of ketamine appears to significantly reduce suicidal thoughts in depressed patients in as little as one day, with benefits lasting for up to one week.
APA's fall meeting, IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference, begins next week in New Orleans (October 19 to 22)! It’s not too late to register online or on site. While absorbing the latest clinical and service delivery information at the meeting, take time to network with exhibitors regarding job opportunities and new products and services. Also, meet up with colleagues at the APA Connection Lounge, attend free receptions, and test your luck at daily prize drawings.
Housing Opens October 24 for APA’s New York Annual Meeting
APA returns to the Big Apple and all the excitement that New York City has to offer for its 2018 Annual Meeting, which is being held May 5 to 9. APA members will have an exclusive two-week opportunity to be at the head of the line to reserve a room at the hotel of their choice beginning on Tuesday, October 24. Nonmembers must wait until Tuesday, November 7, to make their reservations. Also, be ready to take advantage of the meeting’s lowest registration rates when registration opens for members on Tuesday, December 5.
The devastation caused by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and their impact on mental health will be felt for years to come. Help address victims’ needs by donating to the APA Foundation’s new fund to provide assistance to those whose lives have been disrupted by major disasters. To contribute, please visit the Foundation's Disaster Relief page.
Psychiatric News has launched a new feature that reports on members' promotions, honors, and other achievements. Members are invited to send their announcements to Executive Editor Cathy Brown.
The October issue of the AJP Residents Journal features articles on the differential diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder, confronting despair on the long-term-care unit, team building on residency rotations, and discussion of the movie “The Accountant.”
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