Mental Health Coalition Update

Welcome to the Blog!

2/2/19 Update on the Website! Many thanks to John Overall for helping MAAPPN re-launch a new and improved website. John has been a popular podcaster with an IT/Wordpress podcast (375 episodes!) and also a Wordpress developer.  I began working…
MAAPPN Meeting

MAAPPN April 5, 2018 Quarterly Meeting Announcement

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The Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (MAAPPN) will hold our next quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Papa Razzi in Wellesley, Massachusetts from 5:45pm – 9:00pm. David Matteodo, Executive Director…
Mental Health Coalition Update

Post-JCPH Hearing Update

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On November 7, 2017 our bill, H. 2451/S. 1257, along with more than 30 other scope of practice bills, was heard before the Joint Committee on Public Health (JCPH). MCNP presented testimony supporting the key goals of our bill…

MAAPPN TESTIFIES IN VITAL SENATE PROPOSED HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT

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On October 23, 2017,  Ginny Tay and Kathy Andolina presented testimony to the Senate Committee re: the report and subsequent act entitled: "An Act furthering empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health care". This hearing…
MAAPPN Meeting

MAAPPN December 2017 Quarterly Meeting Announcement

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The Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (MAAPPN) will hold our next quarterly meeting on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington, Massachusetts from 5:45pm – 9:00pm. This is our annual meeting…
Bridgewater Overhaul

NAMI Responds to Governor Baker and DOC on Bridgewater Overhaul

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Bridgewater State Hospital is targeted for an overhaul.  Over the past several years, there has been a groundswell of support for separating the incarcerated mentally ill from the genreral prison populations as well as transferring the care,…

MAAPPN September 2017 Quarterly Meeting Announcement

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The Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (MAAPPN) is happy to announce that  Representative Denise Garlick will be our speaker at the Tuesday, September 12, 2017 MAAPPN quarterly member meeting at the Scarlet Oak…
Buprenorphine Waiver Course for Providers

Buprenorphine Waiver Course for Providers

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Legislation to permit buprenorphine prescribing by PA's and NP's is currently being finalized. NO FEE, 8 Hours of Free CME's and CE's Date: Saturday, October 29th Location: Pittsfield Crowne Plaza Registration 7:30-8:00 am, Training…
Annual Awards

Congratulations to Elaine McGrane Olmstead and Janice H. Goodman APNA Award Recipients

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Each year the APNA Annual Awards recognize APNA members who demonstrate excellence in psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, education, research, leadership, community efforts, and more.  This year's recipients were recognized in person…
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MAAPPN Reaches Out To DPS on Inclusion of Pscyh CNS for Marijuana Prescribing Privileges

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MAAPPN Board Member, Sharon Reynolds reaches out to Bryan Harter, DPH on certification of patients for use of medical marijuana. Sharon Reynolds reached out to Bryan Harter, LICSW, Director Medical Use of Marijuana Program, Bureau of Healthcare…
MA Health Provider

Paperwork to Become a MA Health Provider

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For the meaningful use incentive program, you are required to be a MA Health Provider.  If you are not currently enrolled as an active MA Health Provider (most of us are not), you will require a special enrollment to continue the attestation…
MeHi

Meaningful Use/EHR Incentive Program Update

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MAAPPN welcomed Al Wroblewski as our speaker at the September Member Meeting. Information about how to participate in the EHR incentive program was reviewed and deadlines identified. You can access the  presentation slides on the MeHi website…
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MAAPPN December 2016 Quarterly Meeting Announcement

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Join MAAPPN for an evening of colleagueship, networking, education, job opportunities, legislative updates and a great dinner.

September 19th MAAPPN Meeting | New Speaker Announcement

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MAAPPN is announcing a last minute change in our September 19th meeting schedule.  Unfortunately Dr. Maureen Beirne Streff, EdD, RN, MSN, PMHCNS, BC, our keynote speaker, fractured her ankle and won't be able to speak at the meeting as scheduled. Instead,…

September 19th Meeting Reminder | MAAPPN

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This is a quick reminder that our next meeting will be on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Scarlet Oak Tavern in Hingham, Massachusetts. ***  REMINDER: Pre-registration is necessary due to space limitations. *** This meeting we have the…
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MAAPPN September 2016 Quarterly Meeting Announcement

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Please join us for our next quarterly MAAPPN member meeting which will be held at the renowned Scarlet Oak Tavern in Hingham. In addition to our networking hour and important legislative updates, we have a special guest speaker as well. Founding…
Mental Health Coalition Update

Mental Health Coalition Update 189th General Court (2015-2016)

MAAPPN has long been an active participant in the Mental Health Coalition and attends the monthly meetings on your behalf! The Mental Health Coalition consists of representatives from the provider, advocacy and health…