Abstract
This article is based on the opening presentation by the author to the Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers’
5th National Conference, “Preparing Psychologists for a Rapidly Changing Healthcare Environment” held in March, 2011. Reviewing
the patient protection and affordable care act (ACA), that presentation was designed to set the stage for several days of
symposia and discussions anticipating upcoming changes to the healthcare system. This article reviews the ACA; general trends
that have impacted healthcare reform; the implications of the Act for psychology’s workforce including the growing focus on
interprofessional education, training, and practice, challenges to address in order to prepare for psychology’s future; and
recommendations for advocating for psychology’s future as a healthcare profession.
5th National Conference, “Preparing Psychologists for a Rapidly Changing Healthcare Environment” held in March, 2011. Reviewing
the patient protection and affordable care act (ACA), that presentation was designed to set the stage for several days of
symposia and discussions anticipating upcoming changes to the healthcare system. This article reviews the ACA; general trends
that have impacted healthcare reform; the implications of the Act for psychology’s workforce including the growing focus on
interprofessional education, training, and practice, challenges to address in order to prepare for psychology’s future; and
recommendations for advocating for psychology’s future as a healthcare profession.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-7
- DOI 10.1007/s10880-011-9287-7
- Authors
- Ronald H. Rozensky, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, P.O. Box 100165, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
- Journal Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
- Online ISSN 1573-3572
- Print ISSN 1068-9583