Welcome New CPA Members!
The Colorado Psychological Association would like to recognize and welcome the following new members who joined CPA in March & April!
March:
- Asma Ali
- Heather Burton
- Cynthia Cutshall
- Nathan Demers
- Joan Huebl
- Hale Martin
- Risa Muchnick
- Kathryn Oliver
- Dallas Robinson
- Laura Walsh
April:
- Nikki Antenucci
- AnnElizabeth Card
- Dana Gau
- Chris Grasso
- Melanie Hoffman
- Allison Margulies
- Wendy Morrison
- Suzanne Priebe
- Maral Safavi
- Holly Schrier
- Stephen Schwed
- Kelly Soberay
- Sara Storm
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Addressing Climate Change: State and Local Policy Opportunities
Virtual
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. MDT
REGISTER HERE
Please join APA and Div. 34 (Society for Environmental, Population, and Conservation Psychology) for a webinar, “Addressing Climate Change: State and Local Policy Opportunities” on May 2, from 12:00 - 1:00pm EDT. Through presentations and discussions with two experienced climate leaders, this webinar will provide attendees with an understanding of relevant state and local policy mechanisms for addressing climate change, as well as information and skills for engaging policymakers at these levels.
As stated in APA’s recent report “Addressing the Climate Crisis: An Action Plan for Psychologists,” responding to the climate crisis is an essential task, requiring the participation of all fields and sectors of society. Unless major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are made quickly, climate-driven adverse impacts on human health, well-being, and equity will intensify. Psychologists are uniquely qualified to take action themselves to promote policies and programs for mitigating and adapting to climate change.
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Advocacy Alert: Act Today to Shape the Future of Behavioral Health Services!
Please take 2 minutes today to influence 2 key policies that will shape funding for and access to behavioral health services in 2025 and onwards! Both Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are currently reviewing proposals that could strengthen behavioral mental health services in Medicare, and in turn create positive ripple effects throughout the health care system.
Here are the two proposals – officials need to hear from you now to ensure they become a reality:
- CMS: The annual proposed rule for the Physician Fee Schedule contains many overwhelmingly favorable proposals for services provided by psychologists. It sets the benchmark for how other insurance programs cover psychological services. All members of the psychology community have a stake in this rule. The proposed rule includes coding surrounding digital mental health, training for caregivers, privacy for providers and more!
- Congress: H.R. 2474, a bill in the House, would provide long-overdue support to the dwindling workforce of Medicare providers. These providers on average receive payments that are 26% lower today than they were in 2001. The bill would tie the annual payment update to the Medicare Economic Index, which reflects changes in both provider expenses and broader economic trends.
You can more learn about the details of these proposals and send a separate, pre-written message to each audience here! The template messages can be personalized.
These proposals are a direct result of advocates like you speaking up for behavioral health services by weighing in on federal proposals over the past few years. Help us keep this momentum going and make a difference in your communities - please join our efforts to strengthen mental health services today! |
CPA 2024 Board of Directors Call for Nominations
Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 19, 2024.
The Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) is seeking nominations for five open Board positions. We are asking our members to nominate themselves, or a colleague(s) to help shape the future of our State association and the industry.
OPEN CPA BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITIONS:
- (1) One President-Elect (3-Year Term: 2024-2027; one year as President-Elect; one year as President; one year as Past President)
Brief Position Description: The President-Elect sits on the Executive Committee of the Colorado Psychological Association and, as a voting member of the Board of Directors, is part of the policy-setting body of the Association, with authority over the affairs and funds of the Association within the limitations set by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The President-Elect performs the duties of the President in his/her temporary absence or disability. The President-Elect shall be the Chair of the Policies & Procedures Committee. (During the term, the President-Elect is advanced into the President and then Past-President board seat during the 2nd and 3rd years respectively).
- (2) Two Members At Large (3-Year Term: 2024-2027)
Brief Position Description: The Member at Large is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Psychological Association, and, as such, is part of the policy-setting body of the Association, with authority over the affairs and funds of the Association within the limitations set by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
- (1) One Member At Large Non-Metro Representative (3-Year Term: 2024-2027)
Brief Position Description: The Member at Large is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Psychological Association, and, as such, is part of the policy-setting body of the Association, with authority over the affairs and funds of the Association within the limitations set by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. This member shall live and work outside the Denver metropolitan area. According to the Denver Chamber of Commerce, metro communities consists of seven counties – Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson.
- (1) RxP Chair (3-Year Term: 2024-2027)
Brief Position Description: The RxP Board Member is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Psychological Association and, as such, is part of the policy-setting body of the Association, with authority over the affairs and funds of the Association within the limitations set by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The RxP Board Member is the chair of the Prescriptive Authority Division, an Affiliate/Division of the Colorado Psychological Association.
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