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California Creates $75 Million Fund To Provide Stimulus Money To Undocumented Immigrants

Article June 1, 2020

On April 15, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced $75 million to create a one-time disaster relief assistance fund for undocumented state residents impacted by COVID-19. The California Department of… Read More

75% Of Correctional Facilities Report Staff Have Adequate Personal Protective Equipment For COVID-19

Article June 1, 2020

As of April 23, 2020, about 75% of correctional facilities in the United States report that their staff had adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19, up from 60% on… Read More

Social Determinants Of Health & Peer Support: Playing A Role In Mental Health Treatment & Recovery During The COVID-19 Pandemic

On-Demand Webinar May 28, 2020

Living and working during pandemic is stressful—the uncertainty, the anxiety, the isolation. All take a toll on physical and mental health. But also exerting an effect are the social determinants… Read More

Feds Will Not Enforce Use Of HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms During The Pandemic Crisis

Article May 26, 2020

On March 17, 2020, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced that during the COVID-19 public health emergency, penalties would not be… Read More

HHS Finalizes Strategies To Reduce Regulatory & Administrative Burden Of Using EHRs

Article May 25, 2020

On February 21, 2020, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Information Health Technology (ONC) issued its final strategies to reduce the… Read More

Managing Mental Health During & In The Aftermath Of A Pandemic

On-Demand Webinar May 21, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted significant effects on mental health. The prescription of anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications has increased, as have calls to the National Suicide Prevention hotline. In this… Read More

FDA Guidance Update: Digital Health Devices For Treating Psychiatric Disorders During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Video May 18, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has played a critical role in protecting the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic and has provided numerous guidance documents to support rapid response… Read More

The Role Of Nurses In Reducing Stigma Associated With Mental Health Conditions

On-Demand Webinar May 12, 2020

Nurses are uniquely qualified to educate and inform others, provide support, and take specific action to reduce stigmatizing practices and attitudes. In this webinar, Alan “Tony” Amberg, MS, MSN, APRN,… Read More

RFA Pre-Release Puts In Question Number Of North Carolina Tailored Behavioral Health Plans To Be Awarded

Article May 11, 2020

According to early information about an upcoming request for applications (RFA), North Carolina’s transition to Medicaid managed care includes specialized plans for people with behavioral health disorders and intellectual/developmental disability… Read More

Fighting Loneliness In Social Distancing: A Conversation With Dr. Gaurava Agarwal

Interview May 4, 2020

Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the effect of social distancing, including loneliness, which he breaks down into three categories. He also shares his thoughts on creating a No-Corona Zone so as… Read More

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