

Medicare Policy Allows Flexibility in Using NPIs
The Medicare program will not require participating providers to use only their National Provider Identifier (NPI) when submitting Medicare claims as of May 23, 2007. However, private health insurers may require you to use your NPI now, even if you bill using paper claims.
Find out what Medicare and private health insurers are doing.

APA Practice Organization Offers Electronic Payment Processing Program
The APA Practice Organization and the NOVA Network have partnered to bring psychologists an electronic payment processing program specifically designed to fit the needs of your practice, no matter what the size. This service enables you to process all types of cards -- credit, debit, purchasing and commerical.
Learn more about this electronic payment processing program.
Increasing Referrals from Other Professionals: A Step-by-Step Guide
A network of strong referral sources can be instrumental in sustaining or helping to grow a practice. This article summarizes important steps you can take to improve your effectiveness in developing and maintaining referrals from other professionals.
Learn how to nurture your professional relationships.
New Tools for Psychologists in the Workplace
For psychologists who work with organizations, keeping up with the latest developments just got a little easier. The Practice Directorate now offers three new resources to help you stay current -- all available at www.phwa.org, the Web site of the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program.
Find out how these new resources might interest you.
