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Empower Change: Support Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month with Feeding Matters this May

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Feeding Matters is proud to celebrate the 6th annual PFD Awareness Month, which is recognized around the globe. This designation, initiated by Feeding Matters in 2019, highlights the medical, emotional, financial, educational, and social challenges faced by families impacted by dealing with PFD.

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  • PHOENIX, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Feeding Matters is proud to celebrate the 6th annual PFD Awareness Month, which is recognized around the globe.
  • "Raising awareness about Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) is critical to improving health outcomes and ensuring early interventions.
  • In recognition of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD), Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has formally reaffirmed May 2024 as PFD Awareness Month.
  • "Raising awareness about Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) goes beyond mere recognition—it is a critical step to drastically improve health outcomes for children," said Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters.

Therapy Groups Applaud Introduction of the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Private Practice, and the American Occupational Therapy Association applaud new legislation that would lower administrative costs for therapy providers to help mitigate continued payment cuts. Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., as the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act, or the REDUCE Act, this bipartisan legislation would streamline the current plan of care certification requirement under Medicare Part B to reduce administrative burden and paperwork for physical therapists.   

Key Points: 
  • Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., as the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act, or the REDUCE Act, this bipartisan legislation would streamline the current plan of care certification requirement under Medicare Part B to reduce administrative burden and paperwork for physical therapists.
  • "Physical therapy practices are currently facing many challenges under Medicare, from unsustainable cuts to workforce shortages.
  • The REDUCE Act will allow our members to spend more time with their patients rather than tracking down unnecessary paperwork."
  • The American Physical Therapy Association represents more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide.

New Master of Occupational Therapy Bridge Program Announced at Rocky Mountain University

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) was granted Candidacy Status for its new entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Bridge Program by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Key Points: 
  • Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) was granted Candidacy Status for its new entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Bridge Program by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108352854/en/
    RMU created this program to serve practicing occupational therapy assistants (OTA) who want to earn a Master’s degree and become licensed occupational therapists while still practicing in the field.
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    This program was created to serve practicing occupational therapy assistants (OTA) who want to earn a Master’s degree and become licensed occupational therapists while still practicing in the field.
  • Occupational therapy assistants eligible for the MOT Bridge Program must have a bachelor’s degree.

CMS Includes the Patient Activation Measure in its Merit-Based Incentive Payment System Starting in 2024

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) measures a patient’s knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their health.

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  • The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) measures a patient’s knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their health.
  • Activated patients feel comfortable advocating for themselves and asking for support from their care team to manage their own health.
  • “It’s incredibly gratifying to see CMS include the Patient Activation Measure Performance Measure in its program as a high priority outcome measure.
  • “As a practice that uses the Patient Activation Measure and participates in MIPS, we're incredibly excited to see that PAM will be a MIPS measure going forward.

Joint Statement on Reform of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the American Occupational Therapy Association, American Physical Therapy Association, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and APTA Private Practice urged policymakers to address the unique challenges faced by therapy providers under the current Medicare Physician Fee Schedule system of payment. The organizations released a joint statement as the U.S. Congress begins to consider ways to reform the fee schedule.

Key Points: 
  • The organizations released a joint statement as the U.S. Congress begins to consider ways to reform the fee schedule.
  • Medicare payment reform is a top priority for our organizations as we continue to advocate for improved patient access, payment that reflects the value of therapy services, and sustainable updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
  • "Reforms to the Medicare fee schedule must address the unique challenges faced by therapy providers," said APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.
  • "APTA Private Practice is proud of this coalition effort to present these policy suggestions to lawmakers as they begin to consider ways to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Compliancy Group is a Proud Sponsor of the American Occupational Therapy Association

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Through the sponsorship, Compliancy Group will offer AOTA Members automated HIPAA compliance management and tracking software at a special members-only rate.

Key Points: 
  • Through the sponsorship, Compliancy Group will offer AOTA Members automated HIPAA compliance management and tracking software at a special members-only rate.
  • Compliancy Group's software, the Guard, eliminates the burden of HIPAA in a simple, fast, and affordable way.
  • We know occupational therapy practices are extremely busy and aim to make compliance as quick and painless as possible" - Liam Degnan, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Compliancy Group.
  • By working with Compliancy Group, practices become HIPAA compliant quickly through a few self-paced virtual meetings.

HARMONIC BIONICS ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL LAUNCH OF THE HARMONY SHR™ ROBOTIC REHABILITATION SYSTEM FOLLOWING FDA REGISTRATION

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rehabilitation robotics company Harmonic Bionics announced today that the company has registered their flagship exoskeleton Harmony SHR™ with the FDA as a Class II 510(k)-exempt device.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rehabilitation robotics company Harmonic Bionics announced today that the company has registered their flagship exoskeleton Harmony SHR™ with the FDA as a Class II 510(k)-exempt device.
  • The Harmony SHR Robotic Rehabilitation System works with a patient's scapulohumeral rhythm (SHR) to enable natural, comprehensive therapy for both arms.
  • Harmonic Bionics will be demonstrating the Harmony SHR system later this week in booth 126 at AOTA Inspire, the largest occupational therapy conference in the country.
  • For more information on Harmonic Bionics and Harmony SHR, please visit www.harmonicbionics.com .

With Less Than a Month for Congress to Act, Over One Million Physicians and Other Healthcare Clinicians Launch a Week of Action to Prevent Devastating Cuts to Medicare, Harming Patients

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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The letter kicks off a Week of Action calling on congressional leaders to protect lifesaving and life-changing care for the nation's most vulnerable patients.

Key Points: 
  • The letter kicks off a Week of Action calling on congressional leaders to protect lifesaving and life-changing care for the nation's most vulnerable patients.
  • Any cuts, especially as we face the likely prospect of a "triple-demic" this winter, threaten health care access for seniors.
  • Congress needs to intervene promptly and stop the scheduled cuts to Medicare payments, as America's seniors and physicians deserve better."
  • These cuts threaten to eliminate access to occupational therapy services leading to devastating outcomes for Americans and the US healthcare system."

Age Safe® America Partners with Touro University Nevada OT Doctoral Program

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Touro University Nevada has chosen to add the highly recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification to their 2022 OT Doctoral Curriculum. The course provider, Age Safe America, LLC is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider for continuing education. The College curriculum review committee approved the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) course for the advanced elective class Adults/Older Adults, with the first offering of the course having just begun. Third year OTD students who choose this area of practice for their capstone experience, can take the training as part of their off-site hours.

Key Points: 
  • SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Touro University Nevada has chosen to add the highly recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist certification to their 2022 OT Doctoral Curriculum.
  • Touro University Nevada (TUN) is a private university in Henderson, Nevada.
  • Touro University Nevada was established to help address critical needs in health care and education, and as a resource for community service in Nevada.
  • The Touro University Nevada is the only accredited occupational therapy doctoral degree program in the state.

BIONIK Laboratories to Attend the 2022 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Conference & Expo

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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The AOTA Conference & Expo brings industry workers and professionals together to explore the latest updates on practice, professional issues, and trends.

Key Points: 
  • The AOTA Conference & Expo brings industry workers and professionals together to explore the latest updates on practice, professional issues, and trends.
  • At this conference, BIONIK will highlight its InMotion robotics ability to deliver intensive therapy to help patients regain motor function following a stroke and other neurological conditions or injuries.
  • The InMotion ARM quietly monitors the patients movements during therapy while it gently assists to help complete various motor therapy activities.
  • We look forward to attending AOTA as their mission to advance occupational therapy practices, education and research aligns with BIONIKs values.