States Cut Critical Health Care Services
Published 13 October 9 1:1 PM | lfields
The economic recession has caused many states to cut critical health care service and safety nets. What evidence have you seen of the effect of these cuts on patients and programs in your city?
State Budget Cuts
Published 9 September 9 2:11 PM | lfields
How are your state mental health programs being affected by state budget cuts?
Health Reform: Public Plan Options
Published 15 June 9 12:48 PM | lfields
A key piece of the health reform debate in Congress will focus on how to provide health insurance to the un- and under-insured. Senate Democrats propose to establish what amounts to an insurance exchange where those with no coverage -- or those who do...
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Health Care Reform
Published 6 February 9 1:50 PM | lfields
President Obama and Congressional leaders are promoting health care reform, including health care coverage, as a major goal for 2009. With some 46 million Americans uninsured and millions more underinsured, how do you think our elected leaders can best...
Ban Urged on Gifts at Medical Schools
Published 2 May 8 1:37 PM | lfields
The Association of American Medical Colleges has proposed new rules that would prohibit pharmaceutical and device manufacturers from offering gifts, products, and other common relationships and services to all U.S. medical schools. Where’s the line...
Private Practice Concerns
Published 2 May 8 1:34 PM | lfields
What’s your primary concern relative to your practice?
Paul Wellstone Mental Health & Addiction Equity Act of 2007 (H.R.1424)
Published 3 March 8 4:55 PM | lfields
“The House version of mental health parity legislation, the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 (H.R. 1424), is expected to come before the House for a vote on Wednesday, March 5. How do you think passage of a comprehensive mental...
TRICARE: Question One
Published 8 February 8 11:14 AM | William Bruce
We’ve learned from our personnel returning from Afghanistan and Iraq that they and their families need better access to TRICARE services provided by all mental health professionals, including psychiatrists. A 2007 DOD study rank-ordered physician specialties...