Tell Congress psychologists are NOT physicians!Congress may consider H.R. 884 the Medicare Mental Health Access Act - legislation that would change Medicare's definition of "physician" to include psychologists. We need you to tell your U.S. Representative that psychologists are NOT physicians! Take Action Today!As Congress looks for ways to expand access to mental health services, it may consider H.R. 884, which is legislation being advocated for by the American Psychological Association, that would allow clinical psychologists to practice independently in inpatient or partial hospital settings. As actual physicians, you know that patients in those settings are among our most vulnerable. Their care requires medication management and management of comorbidities, neither of which psychologists have the medical training to do! We need you to warn your U.S. Representative that H.R. 884 is both unnecessary and dangerous to patient safety! Write your lawmaker today!
2020 WSPA Sponsorship OpportunitiesThe Washington State Psychiatric Association (WSPA) is a 600+ member organization dedicated to promoting public understanding of psychiatry through public education, and advocacy for patients and their interests. Due to Covid-19 our 2020 in person events have gone virtual. We understand that you may still want to support WSPA so please review our updated sponsorship opportunities.
View 2020 Sponsorship OpportunitiesThe Mission of the WSPATo promote public understanding of psychiatry through public education, and advocacy for patients and their interests.To provide a professional group identity among all psychiatrists in Washington State by promoting peer support and collegiality. To promote professionalism in the practice of psychiatry by providing continuing professional education, reviewing members' professional qualifications, and reviewing ethical concerns.
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