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Dec 07, 2011 09:22 PM
The Department of Health and Human Services announces the Health Care Innovation Challenge from the CMS Innovation Center, a new initiative designed to test creative ways to deliver high quality medical care and reduce costs across the country. The Challenge will award up to $1 billion in total grants to applicants who will implement the most compelling new ideas to deliver better health, improved care and lower costs to people enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP.
 
Dec 07, 2011 06:08 PM
New AMTA-pro podcast for current AMTA members: In November of 2011, AMTAS leadership gathered for an informal discussion about the field of music therapy from the perspective of students and interns. Listen to their reasons for entering the field, inspiring clinical experiences, and the challenges they encounter juggling classes, music, therapy, practicums, and other aspects of being a music therapy student.
 
Dec 01, 2011 07:22 PM
Membership in AMTA rocks! Your membership provides you so many benefits that you use everyday and we want to hear about them. AMTA and the Membership Committee will give away two free 2012 memberships in AMTA to one winner from each social media outlet: Facebook and Twitter. Click to read contest rules and how to participate.
 
Nov 30, 2011 05:52 PM
States receive more flexibility, resources to implement Affordable Insurance Exchanges. More than half of states now creating marketplaces to help millions of families and small businesses buy insurance. ​
 
Nov 29, 2011 12:52 PM
From USA Today: "It was music that got me into that jolly fun-loving (mood again). And it helped me to help other people change their mood as well," Gordon says. "I was able to get up in the morning smiling. Music therapy is what did it." Music therapy is increasingly used to treat a wide range of problems, from brain injury to aging to cystic fibrosis.
 
Mickey Hart expresses his deep regret and disappointment that he is unable to attend the AMTA conference as planned and offers a special invitation to 2011 Conference Attendees.
 
Nov 15, 2011 12:01 PM
From Diane Sawyer with ABC News: "In the 10 months since a bullet to the brain left her in critical condition, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has relearned how to talk -- a feat largely credited to music therapy."
 
Diane Sawyer of ABC News discusses her special about Giffords and husband Mark Kelly. Watch tonight to see her story and how music therapy aided her in her recovery.
 
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the AMTA Annual Conference at the Atlanta Hilton, beginning with a free institute on Wednesday, November 16th. Still plenty of space in all the Institutes and CMTEs. Make sure to catch our gala Opening Session at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 17th!
 
Nov 11, 2011 01:47 PM
"Music therapy is empowering. It allows people with special needs to engage in the vibrant and participatory world of music, and creates a vessel for learning and social interaction in people who would otherwise find it difficult to do these things." Click to watch this video from the Veria Network featuring music therapist and AMTA member, Robert Krout.
 
At the General Business meetings Atlanta proposed changes to the Articles of Incorporation and to the AMTA Bylaws will be brought to the membership. Both documents are important to AMTA, and when changes or amendments are needed, the AMTA membership votes. Please read on for a discussion of the proposed changes.
 
2011 AMTA Conference Attendees can receive a discount on roundtrip fare from the Atlanta Airport to the conference hotel in downtown Atlanta with TAASS Airport Shuttle Service.
 
Attendees can check out the 2011 Conference Final Program online now!
 
Nov 07, 2011 07:24 PM
AMTA's new acronym implementation policy will be become effective no later than January 1, 2012.
 
Nov 01, 2011 07:22 PM
The Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR), held a congressional briefing entitled, “Protecting the Future of Medicare Rehabilitation.” on Tuesday, November 1st, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building.
 
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