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August 22 2024 UPDATE – THE BAN has been BANNED!!! -The Low Down on the New “Almost Total Ban” on Non-Competes -Direct Implications for Practice Owners and Steps to Take

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 …

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Doctors Are Still Figuring Out Adult A.D.H.D. – WAKE UP OTS – WHAT A MARKETING OPPORTUNITY

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 …

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An End to a Year When Two Things Can be True at the Same Time

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 …

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Worksheet on New 2024 CareGiver Training Services CPT Codes – effective 1/1/2024

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, …

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To Increase Giving, Non Profits May Need That Lucky Number

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 …

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I Wrote this in 2020 – Its Relevance Remains – The Intersection of the 20th Anniversary of 9-11, COVID-19 and Therapists Today

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. …

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Brendan Depa’s Mother (Occupational Therapist Leanne Depa) Tells Her Son’s Story

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 …

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apexINSPIRE invites the world to join the Virtual Autism Summit 2023: ‘Deepening a Spectrum of Solutions for Tomorrow’

San Clemente, USA – Over the past few years, the conversation around autism has shifted from that of a disease or a disorder to a diverse group of neurodiverse individuals with their own special gifts. This year, Apex Social Group would like to invite you to the apexINSPIRE Autism Summit – “Deepening a Spectrum of …

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Read this article if you are thinking about offering Home Modification or Aging in Place services, are a mobile Med Part B therapist, thinking about becoming one, or why you should if you are not!

Understanding What Makes Senior Towns in Iowa “Smart” Posted Mar 7, 2023 – Iowa State University.  Ilona Matysiak, Sociology and Criminal Justice, matysiak@iastate.eduDavid Peters, Sociology and Criminal Justice, dpeters@iastate.edu, 515-294-6303 Rachel Cramer, rcramer@iastate.edu, 515-294-6136 AMES, IA — With the youngest baby boomers sliding into retirement, adults aged 65 and older are expected to outnumber children by 2030. The …

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