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Ethics Consultations
Got an ethical dilemma? Ethics question? VPA members have exclusive access to consultations with the VPA Ethics Committee!
Learn more about the VPA Ethics Committee and its work by clicking the image above.
VPA members can schedule a consultation with the Ethics Committee by emailing VPA or calling VPA at (802) 229-5447. Just let us know you need a consultation.
Billing/Reimbursement Consultations
Are you finding billing confusing–or frustrating? Medicaid or Medicare rules confusing? Schedule a consultation with the Insurance Committee by emailing VPA or calling VPA at (802) 299-5447. Just let us know you need a consultation.
Connections & Communication
Need to send a message to other VPA members? You can send a message to the listserv (which goes to nearly all VPA members) by simply emailing vpa@lists.apaservices.org. That’s all it takes!
VPA is here to help you make connections and network with your peers. Our full-time executive director is available to direct you to resources, connect you with other members, and help you get the consultations and information you need. We are constantly looking for ways to connect our members, so we welcome your suggestions!
Discounts
VPA Continuing Education: VPA members get a $50 discount on high-quality CE workshops sponsored by VPA. VPA also offers some workshops that are free to VPA members. Find your next workshop here.
NHPA Continuing Education: VPA members also receive the same rate as NHPA members on events sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association.
National Register of Health Service Psychologists: VPA members get $10 off the registration fee for webinars sponsored by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Access to PsycNet
VPA reimburses its members for access fees to APA’s PsycNet research database (up to 4 accesses per year). You can get access to print a particular article, or search the database for 24 hours, for $14.95 through APA’s website. Get started by clicking here. Just submit your receipt from APA to VPA’s executive director to get your reimbursement.
Insurance News & Updates
Insurer Contact Information
BCBS of VT
| Provider Contact: | Nicole Hallock Email: hallockn@bcbsvt.com Phone: (802) 371-3318 |
Provider relations manual
phone number
MVP
Add contacts & map; provider manual, etc.
Medicaid
dVHA, Gainwell, provider relations
Medicare
PRovider manual; other information we can fine?
Insurance Blog
Medicare: Recent Changes
A number of changes to Medicare were passed in late 2022, including an expansion of the providers...
CPT Code: Professional Consultations
Psychologists now have a mechanism to provide and report interprofessional consultations (through...
Medicare: Independent Authority for Psychologists
The Increasing Mental Health Options Act (S.669) has been reintroduced in the Senate. As in the...
VPA Annual Reports
Upcoming Events
Quick Update: Potential Merger with VTMHCA
The committee involved in the discussions, composed of 3 VPA members and 3 VTMHCA members, have been meeting regularly to draft proposed bylaws for a new organization. Thus far, the committee has come to agreement on a number issues, such as dues, membership, meetings, etc., but there are a number of important matters still to be discussed.
If the committee is able to develop an agreed proposed bylaws, all members will have an opportunity to view and provide input into those proposed bylaws prior to finalizing those proposed bylaws, which would then be submitted to the entire membership for vote. There is still a long way to go in the process, and in the meantime, VPA members will continue to enjoy all the benefits of membership in VPA without change.
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Business of Practice
The Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, which is the governmental organization charged with enforcing HIPAA, offers guidance on its website on various provisions of HIPAA, as well as sample forms and notices.
- HIPAA Basics for Providers: a beginner’s guide to HIPAA
- FAQ for Health Professionals: gives guidance on a variety of indexed topics
- HIPAA–Mental and Behavioral Health: guidance for how HIPAA applies to mental and behavioral health providers
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COVID Information
Looking for COVID information about licensing and other professional matters? Check the Office of Professional Regulation’s COVID Response page.
You can read the current guidance for health care professionals from the Vermont Department of Health here.