The use of telehealth to deliver a wide range of services, including occupational therapy, has expanded significantly since 2020, when Congress enacted temporary waivers allowing more types of practitioners, including occupational therapists and occupational therapy...

Approximately 54% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans which are managed by private insurance companies under the umbrella of the overall Medicare program administered by CMS. Once enrolled in an MA plan, beneficiaries are bound by their...

AOTA has been working alongside advocates across the country to help increase the number of occupational therapy practitioners providing mental and behavioral health services in our country. Now, we have a powerful champion in Congress: Representative Tim Kennedy (D-NY), an...

Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act would enable OT to be ordered as a solo home health service!  Occupational therapy (OT) has long been recognized as an important home health service under Medicare; however, it is the only skilled service that does not qualify a...