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Mindful Democracy: A Message from NCPA President, Dr. Nancy Laney (1/7/21)
Dear NCPA Colleagues,
As I watched yesterday’s events unfold in the democratic seat of our nation, I felt it vital for all of us to meditate on the principles of our Ethics Code. As we strive “to respect and protect civil and human rights”: may we continue to ground our words and work in fact and science; may we find resolutions that do not verbally or physically harm others where conflict may arise; may we treat all human beings justly regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, socioeconomic status and/or political affiliation; and may our psychological work continue to be a bastion of “helping the public in developing informed judgments and choices concerning human behavior.”
I hope that you find the resources below helpful should you need them.
NCPA Colleague Assistance: https://www.ncpsychology.org/colleague-assistance-helpline
From APA: Healing the Political Divide
In solidarity, safety, and peace,
Nancy Laney, PhD
NCPA President, 2020-2021
BCBSNC Removes Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing from Prior Authorization
Effective November 1, 2020, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has removed psychological and neuropsychological testing from prior plan approval (PPA). PPA will no longer be required for psychological and neuropsychological testing. This change aims to help reduce provider administrative time and allow for continued access to medically necessary services. Click Here for more details.
Click here to see the timeline of NCPA’s advocacy efforts.
Thank you to NCPA leaders and the Insurance Committee for their tireless efforts in making our collective voice heard in this tremendous victory. NCPA advocates for psychologists, offers defense and solidarity, tells the truth freely, and places value on ourselves when no one else will do so.
Take pride, and tell friends about this courageous fighting formation for our profession!
NCPA Insurance Committee Members
Dr. Pamela Trent (Co-Chair), Dr. Mark Stein (Co-Chair), Dr. Tonya Armstrong, Dr. Lisa Cloyd, Dr. Bob Conder, Dr. Faith Cook, Dr. Charlie Cooper, Dr. Sonja Frison, Dr. Susan Hill (NCPA President-Elect), Dr. Christopher Ketchman, Dr. Jennifer Larson, Dr. Joanna Mussey, Dr. Cris Saffo (Chair, Independent Practice Committee)
APA Press Release Regarding the Mental Health Consequences of Recent High-Profile Violent Events Targeting African Americans
APA Voices Support for World Health Organization
Read here.