Practice Resources
Information from APA on COVID-19 and its impact on professional practice.
Latest Developments for Practicing Psychologists in Response to COVID-19
Government, industry and public responses to the coronavirus crisis are changing rapidly. APA presents an information hub specifically for psychology practice resources in response to COVID-19. Here you will find the latest advocacy updates, reimbursement and licensing/regulatory guidance and other information to help navigate the public health emergency.
Resources for practice
Sample informed consent form for resuming in-person services
May 7, 2020
Psychologists transitioning back to face-to-face services may wish to protect their practice through informed consent.
Billing update
Billing for psychological services provided during the COVID-19 public health emergency
May 6, 2020
Sample CMS-1500 forms with case examples for Medicare beneficiaries.
Billing Update
Phone only telehealth services for Medicare during COVID-19
May 1, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expands telehealth coverage to allow most psychology services to be provided by telephone without video.
Business of practice
Additional funding available through Medicare provider relief fund
April 29, 2020
Eligible psychologists and practices can receive further payment under the CARES Act
Regulatory Update
Updated telehealth guidance by state in response to COVID-19
April 22, 2020
Easily locate state emergency orders and other important information regarding telehealth policies during the public health crisis.
Business of practice
Telecommunications funding program accepting applicants
April 13, 2020
Psychologists working in certain health care settings can now apply for funding to cover telecommunications services and devices under the CARES Act.
Business of practice
April 10, 2020
Eligible psychologists and practices to begin receiving payment under the CARES Act.
Resources for Practice
Neuropsychological and psychological testing during COVID-19
April 8, 2020
Billing and other guidance for psychologists who provide psychological and neuropsychological testing services.
Professional Practice Issues
- Provider well-being in a pandemic (PDF, 493KB)
- COVID-19: When is it OK to resume in-person services?
- Answers to practicing psychologists’ latest questions about providing telehealth services
- COVID-19 and psychology services: How to protect your patients and your practice
- Four pieces of ethical advice for practitioners during COVID-19
- Self-care advice for health-care providers during COVID-19
COVID-19 Information and Resources from APA
- June 2020 Monitor on Psychology: Special report on the COVID-19 pandemic
- As COVID-19 cases increase, so does trauma among health providers
- Treating anxiety and stress in front-line workers: A step-by-step CBT guide
- How psychologists are helping America cope with the new normal
- Supporting employee mental health when reopening the workplace
- Treating front-line workers: A step-by-step guide
- How psychologists can combat the racial inequities of the COVID-19 crisis
- COVID-19 heightens the need to end health disparities
- Psychologists rush to help health-care professionals
- How to help vulnerable populations now
- Combating bias and stigma related to COVID-19
- Psychologists’ advice for newly remote workers
