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In September 2022, the NJPA adopted the APA's position statement.
NJPA Board Approved on September 14, 2022 · Position Statement
NJPA Becomes an Approved Subcontractor of the N.J. Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative Care Initiative Program designed...
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