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State advocacy program provides non-lobbying funds and staffing for the spta small state operational grant program, spta legislative grant program, and the activities of the council of executives of state and provincial psychological associations (cesppa) and committee of state leaders (CSL). Any c6 related costs of the practice & spta leadership conference (PSLC) are also captured here.

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The legal & regulatory affairs program works on legal, regulatory and marketplace issues to advance and protect the practice of psychology and the ability of psychologists to work at the top of their license and thrive in the changing health care world. Specific issues include mental health parity compliance and enforcement, insurance advocacy including reimbursement, and professional practice in integrated care and innovative practice settings.

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The apasi executive office lobbying program supports staff salaries and consultant expenses in support of lobbying and advocacy on behalf of the discipline of psychology and the professions of psychologists in scientific, educational, public interest, health service practice and applied practice settings.