A geriatric psychiatrist, educator, and researcher, Robert Kohn, MD, treats older patients with intellectual and developmental disorders. A recognized presence in the medical profession, Dr. Kohn serves as a temporary advisor to Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). Dr. Robert Kohn maintains membership in the American Psychiatric Association (APA), where he is also a distinguished Fellow.
APA is a premier psychiatric association that promotes equitable access to the best available healthcare for people with mental disorders and substance disorders. APA’s advocacy includes working with Congress on the passage of significant bills that affect the practice of psychiatry.
APA lauded the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which provides for a $1.7 trillion omnibus package, including investments in the psychiatric workforce, enforcement of mental health parity, and collaborative care. The bill was signed by President Joe Biden on December 29, 2022. APA has advocated heavily for the passage of this bill.
Under the bill, 200 new graduate medical education residency slots will be created. Half of these positions are designated for psychiatry and its subspecialties. The bill will also enforce the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 by granting funds to state insurers. The bill also provides funds for grants and technical assistance for the enforcement of the Collaborative Care Model in primary care settings, thereby increasing early intervention for treatment or prevention of mental and substance use disorders.
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