Final Bill Includes Six-Month Moratorium on New CMS Rules on Both Rehab Services Option and School-Based Services; Moves to Senate Later This Week. Yesterday evening, the House approved legislation to reauthorize and expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by a vote of 265-159.
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Collaborative Care for Patients with Depression and Chronic Illnesses
"Patients with depression and poorly controlled diabetes, coronary heart disease, or both have an increased risk of…
National Council Bookstore Offers Rich Variety of Resources for Behavioral Health Stakeholders
The National Council for Community Behavioral Health's online Bookstore offers titles to educate readers on topics…
Case-managed Care Improves Outcomes for Depressed Patients with Multiple Medical Conditions
A growing body of evidence has shown that an integrated care approach can have a significant impact…
Identifying and Screening for Psychological and Comorbid Medical and Psychological Disorders in Medical Settings
This paper, by Rodger Kessler of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, focuses on the challenges…