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We have heard and read in the news that U.S. President Obama is committed to enact a comprehensive health care reform this year. The recent American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) article titled “Is Health Care Reform Really That Important to Occupational Therapy?” provide OT practitioners with a summary. Yes! Health care reform is working on [...]

U.S. News has released their “Best Careers 2009” list which is a profile of 30 careers that offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction. It’s great to see OT and PT on the list. Best Careers 2009: Occupational Therapist By Marty Nemko Posted December 11, 2008 Overview. We take for granted our ability to button [...]

These medicare updates from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) highlights the success of their advocacy efforts.  July 15 Update: Congress Overrides Presidential Veto (HR 6331) This afternoon, the United States House of Representatives and the Senate voted to override the Presidential veto to pass HR 6331 – the [...]

Quoted below are the Medicare Updates by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Legislation to Override Payment Cut and Expiration of Therapy Caps Exception Process to Be Sent to President. June 9, the United States Senate passed cloture on HR 6331 – the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers [...]