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AI Therapy Laws 2026: What PMHNPs Can Still Use AI For
Seven states now restrict AI in mental health care, and Illinois's law names psychiatric APRNs but not physicians. Here's what PMHNPs can still use AI for.
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Medicaid Work Requirements 2027: PMHNP Exemption Guide
Medicaid work requirements start January 1, 2027, and a diagnosis alone won't exempt patients. What PMHNPs must document for the medically frail exemption.
Industry
Psychedelic Therapy in 2026: What PMHNPs Must Know
No psychedelic is FDA-approved yet, but two FDA notices in July 2026 moved the timeline. What PMHNPs need to know about psilocybin, MDMA, and state programs.
Industry
Medicare 2027 Proposed Rule: 3 Shifts PMHNPs Face
CMS proposed a 2027 Medicare pay cut, kept the mental health telehealth waiver alive through 2027, and set a September 14 comment deadline for PMHNPs.
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PMHNP Loan Forgiveness 2026: 5 Programs Worth $80K
NHSC, IHS, PSLF, and state programs can wipe $50K to $80K of PMHNP student debt in 2026. Here's which to apply for first, deadlines, and the trap to avoid.
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Medicare 2026: 4 PFS Changes Every PMHNP Must Know
CMS finalized four CY 2026 Medicare PFS rules that change PMHNP supervision, billing, and digital prescribing. What early-career PMHNPs must do now.
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California 104 NP: What It Means for PMHNPs in 2026
California's 104 NP license opened January 1, 2026, and PMHNPs with a mental health population focus are squarely in scope. Here is the path.
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PMHNP Subspecialties: 4 Certifications Worth Pursuing in 2026
Four advanced certifications for PMHNPs that increase salary, sharpen clinical skills, and open doors to specialized roles in addiction, perinatal, pediatric, and rehab psychiatry.
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MHPAEA Enforcement 2026: What PMHNPs Need to Know About Mental Health Parity
Federal agencies reviewed 210 health plan analyses in 2026 and every single one failed MHPAEA compliance. Here is what that means for PMHNP reimbursement and patient access.
Industry
What APA 2026 Means for PMHNPs Right Now
The APA 2026 Annual Meeting theme targets workforce burnout and scope barriers. Here is what PMHNPs need to know before May.