Federal News & Issues

Jun 07, 2017

Letter to Senate Leaders Offers Blueprint for Health Care Reform

WASHINGTON — Two leading mental health associations have called on the Senate to reject the flaws in the American Health Care Act and instead craft a bill that would result in more people having coverage for mental health and substance use treatment, and not penalize people with pre-existing conditions.

“We strongly oppose the American Health Care Act, which according to the Congressional Budget Office, would result in 14 million more people uninsured in 2018 than under current law, and 23 million more people without insurance by 2026,” the American Psychiatric Association and American Psychological Association said in a letter to the Senate majority and minority leaders. “Millions more would lose access to treatment,...

May 25, 2017

ARLINGTON, Va. May 25, 2017 – Anita Everett, M.D., began her one-year term as President of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) at the conclusion of the APA Annual Meeting in San Diego on May 24. At the same time Altha Stewart, M.D., began her term as APA President-elect.

At the APA Annual Meeting Opening Session, Everett emphasized her commitment to helping APA members in their efforts to provide the best possible care to their patients. Among Everett’s priorities as APA president are:

• Ensuring...