• National Committee on Quality Assurance releases report - "The State of Health Care Quality: 2006" - that shows measurement improves health care quality for 70 million Americans, but gaps remain. View the executive summary at: click here • The Commonwealth Fund has released a series of reports exploring the role of cultural competency in improving quality and outcomes for patients, reducing disparities, and helping patients become more active and engaged in their care. To view the reports, click here. • Reimbursement of Mental Health Services in Primary Care Settings. This report summarizes the project and provides CMHS/SAMHSA, HRSA, and CMS with suggested actions to eliminate barriers to the reimbursement of mental health services in Primary Care Settings. To request a copy of this report click here. • Administration Policy and Mental Health Special Issue Highlights Depression in Primary Care • Click here to view the presentations from the 2006 Depression in Primary Care: Linking Clinical and Systems Strategies National Program Meeting • New In the Journals • Learn more about depression in disease management practices for chronic conditions Depression in Primary Care is a national program supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by The Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. E-mail the Web Author.   Check back often for news, updates, and more information.