OPPORTUNITIES AND GUIDANCE
Unbeknowst to me 35 years ago when I bought a summer home in Rifton NY, I also became neighbors with the Brudehoft Community and Rifton Equipment. For those therapists who may have been touched by Tim Keiderling who worked with so many therapy clients across the country – here is a message from the President …
In Memorium – For Those Therapists Who Work with Rifton Equipment Read More »
I hope all therapists will read about the Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204) legislation that would enable PTs OTs and STs to privately contract with Medicare beneficiaries. H.R. 4204 was introduced by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-PA, and Don Davis, D-NC. Medicare beneficiaries should be empowered to choose their health care professionals and this legislative …
SUPPORT the Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204) Read More »
Update as of August 22, 2024 – Its been thrown out! A federal court in Texas has thrown out the government’s ban on noncompete agreements that was set to take effect September 4. In her ruling, Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas wrote that the federal agency …
Reprinted from the NYTimes May 24, by Christina Caron There were 923 comments online – guess how many were from OTs! It’s one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults. Yet there are no U.S. guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients beyond childhood. Just before Katie Marsh dropped out of college, she began to worry …
Typically, my year end message sums up the business climate in the therapy industry, summarizing my accomplishments and those of the therapists I am fortunate to work with, along with words of gratitude. Notwithstanding the fact that this has been a successful year in most regards, I have also been distracted and consumed by the …
An End to a Year When Two Things Can be True at the Same Time Read More »
2024 Worksheet on Caregiver Codes Please note: CMS has approved these codes for OT PT and ST effective 1/1/2024. Although CMS is the gold standard for commercial carriers, and many follow their lead in approved CPT codes, do not assume that all carriers will automatically approve and pay for the codes. Additionally, as with all codes, …
Worksheet on New 2024 CareGiver Training Services CPT Codes – effective 1/1/2024 Read More »
Reprinted from the NYTimes Ron Lieber 9/16/2023. A great and timely article that is a good follow up to the recent webinar we hosted on Considerations When Therapists Start a Non-Profit. This speaks directly to ideas for fundraising. The donor note came over the transom like any other: A contributor was hoping that the minimum …
To Increase Giving, Non Profits May Need That Lucky Number Read More »
We all have watershed moments in life. Turning points, and exact moments that change the direction of an activity or situation and usually the direction of one’s life. Typically considered momentous, though often recognized only in hindsight. The longer you live, the more watershed moments you experience and integrate into the landscape of your life. …
Barbie is 64 and I am 68. It is fair to say we grew up together, and my ties to Barbie run deep. I was born into a “toy” family. My grandfather pushed a Pushcart full of toys in the Bronx, and my father went on to own a toy wholesale company. As a kid, …
What does Barbie Have to Do with the Therapy World? In My Case, A lot! Read More »
Reprinted from Flagerlive.com June 25 2023 Written by Leanne Depa It saddens us when things in our schools don’t always go right or as planned. Our family is filled with concern for Ms. Joan Naydich, and we continue to pray for her swift recovery. Our whole family was horrified by what she endured. Nobody deserves …
Brendan Depa’s Mother (Occupational Therapist Leanne Depa) Tells Her Son’s Story Read More »
OPPORTUNITIES AND GUIDANCE