HEALTH CARE DATA TASK FORCE CONVENES TO IMPROVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

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MAAPPN, through its ties with the Mental Health Coalition will be monitoring the activities of the Task Force on Behavioral Health Data Policies

MAAPPN REFILES BILL FOR SUPERVISORY INDEPENDENCE

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MAAPPN will re-file the bill seeking supervisory independence by January 15, 2015. The bill will act to eliminate mandated, career-long, physician supervisory requirements placed on seasoned, advanced practice psychiatric nurses.

Gov. Baker Announces New Department Heads

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Dr. Monica Bharel, the chief medical officer for the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, will take over for Cheryl Bartlett as commissioner of the Department of Public Health, overseeing a broad array of programs, including the implementation of medical marijuana.