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This Halloween, give yourself a treat and continue enjoying the valuable benefits that APA membership provides—including Psychiatric News, the APA Learning Center, exclusive discounts, and much more—throughout 2026.
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The APA Board of Trustees has approved a new strategic framework for the organization: Psychiatry 2030: A Vision for Our Future. This framework is a shared roadmap that embodies the ideas, priorities, and aspirations of the association and sets out a clear course for strengthening APA’s impact, membership, and organizational sustainability.
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The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services has updated its Medicare claims hold guidance to explicitly state that telehealth claims for mental health services provided on or after October 1 should be processed for payment. Check APA’s telepsychiatry blog for additional information and future updates. You can also contact APA’s Practice Management Helpline for assistance.
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Apply to the APA Foundation’s PASS Program and potentially earn free attendance and lodging at the 2026 Annual Meeting! APA Resident-Fellow and Medical Student members are eligible. Simply complete the application by December 1 and make one presentation about the APA Foundation at your institution or local community. Questions? Email pass@psych.org.
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The Annual Meeting submission site is open for clinical trial presentations—share your breaking data in front of a live audience at APA 2026 in San Francisco (abstracts will be embargoed until the presentation date). The principal investigator must be the presenter for these sessions, though all co-authors must attest to the proposal. The site will close on January 8, 2026, 5 p.m. ET.
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Last Chance to Apply for Two Awards
Applications for the 2026 Distinguished Service Award and the Viswanathan Family Lifestyle Medicine and Psychiatry Award are open until October 31. Nominate yourself or a colleage.
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APA JobCentral is the career hub for psychiatry. Post a resume, set up job alerts, and explore psychiatry-related jobs tailored just for you. You can search jobs by location, specialty, or keywords. Find your next role today!
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