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Florida Board of Psychology Survey: Delegation of Professional Responsibilities

The Florida Board of Psychology is in the process of developing legislation to define those professional responsibilities which may or may not be delegated to individuals who are not otherwise licensed as a health care practitioner in a profession regulated under Section 456, F.S. or employed in the capacity of a psychology intern, residency or practicum student. The purpose of this survey is to provide for public input into the process and not intended to identify any individual or entity for the purpose of disciplinary action. Please note that survey data will be collected, analyzed and reported to the Board by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance’s Strategic Planning Unit. Responses to the survey will not be traceable to any particular individual or entity. Click here to participate.

Blue Cross Blue Shield/New Directions Updates

March Letter to Regulators
Provider FAQ
New Directions Provider Agreements
New Directions Responses to Questions
Insurance Letter to Florida Regulators
Response Letter from Florida Regulators
Psychology organizations allege parity violation by major Florida insurer
(APA Practice Update, October 2011)
Psychologists' cuts inspire protest
(Health News Florida, October 14, 2011)
Blue Cross move hurts patients
(Palm Beach Post - Opinion, September 22, 2011)
Mental health providers in turmoil as Blue Cross shifts business, cuts rates
(Palm Beach Post, September 4, 2011)
Blue Cross providing an illusion of coverage 
(Dr. Stephen Ragusea's Letter to the Editor, Key West Citizen, August 25, 2011)
Psych rate concerns doctors
(Florida Keys News - Key West Citizen, August 21, 2011)
APA Practice Organization & FPA challenge recent Florida BCBS Actions
Blue Cross Blue Shield's change upsets mental health care providers 
(St. Petersburg Times, August 13, 2011)
Shake-up under way in mental health 
(Health News Florida, August 10, 2011)
New Directions FAQ
Mental Health Parity & Member Responsibility

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From APA
 
Law Broadening Access to Mental Health Treatment
Survey Results Summary - Consumer Survey on Mental Health Parity Law
Mental Health Parity Law Consumer Resources - from the APA Help Center
Family Caregivers Briefcase for Psychologists

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