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As the September 30 deadline for Congress to pass a FY 2026 budget or continuing resolution looms, New York psychiatrists shared their experiences advocating to save research grants and encouraged their colleagues to reach out to lawmakers to protect vital mental health funding and services.
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In March, Congress temporarily extended Medicare telehealth flexibilities through September 30. This included delaying a requirement that Medicare patients have an in-person visit in the six months prior to beginning telemental health care. We must tell Congress to act now to ensure people have access to critical telehealth services.
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APA and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have sent joint letters to major health plans urging them to reject the AMA’s new telehealth-specific CPT codes (98000–98015)—which risk disrupting access to psychiatric care, reducing reimbursement, and adding administrative burden. APA is also asking members to report any changes they see related to telehealth services by contacting practicemanagement@psych.org.
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The Future DSM Biomarkers and Biological Factors Subcommittee is surveying the field to learn about potential biomarkers and other biological factors involved in psychiatric disorders. We value your expertise in this area and welcome your input.
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The National Institute of Mental Health is seeking a new director with the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic organization dedicated to understanding, treating, and preventing mental illness. Applications are due by October 6.
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The new Resident-Fellow Member (RFM) Caucus will serve as a direct line to APA leadership to advocate on trainee-centric topics such as education standards and professional development, while also enhancing the consistency of RFM-focused initiatives and opportunities across APA.
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The application portal for the 2026 Viswanathan Family Lifestyle Medicine and Psychiatry Award is open until October 31. Established last year, the Viswanathan Award recognizes scholarly and service contributions to the promotion of lifestyle interventions in mental and physical health, from nutrition to restorative sleep and beyond.
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As a benefit to APA members, the American Professional Agency is offering premier Psychiatrists Medical Professional Liability Insurance with additional coverage features at a discounted rate.
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APA JobCentral is the career hub for psychiatry. View open positions, post a resume, or set up email job alerts. Visit JobCentral to view recently posted positions, such as a child and adolescent psychiatrist in residential care in Binghamton, New York, or an outpatient adult psychiatrist in Salinas, California. Review these and many other job openings across the country and around the world.
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