OPPORTUNITIES AND GUIDANCE
Reprinted from the NYTimes, written by Paula Span, 1/31/2026. A great read that can give us all food for thought… I personally have always considered my age ( now 71) an asset not a liability. And I can’t help but think that OTs can play a vital role both in evaluating potential cognitive decline AND …
Written by Dana Smith. If your target market is people over 60, this is a great article for you to use as a marketing tool and talking point for clients, with physical therapy mentioned in the article. Take a minute to consider the last decade of your life. What type of physical shape do you …
The good news? Occupational Therapy was mentioned, though only once. The real question? There were over 583 comments – how many were from therapists???? What a great marketing opportunity to share your voice and knowledge. How Losing My Limbs Turned Me Into a Different Kind of Cook Two years ago, our cooking columnist Yewande Komolafe …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 »