Another OTD Motion! Despite a decision by the AOTA Representative Assembly against the OTD single point of entry last Spring, a new motion has been put on the agenda for the AOTA RA Fall online meeting November 12th. NYSOTA has come out in opposition of the motion. We urge you to contact your AOTA Reps to share your position on the issue. Click here for NYSOTA's position statement and RA contact information.

Final Chance to Save $20 Conference is two days away, and we are offering one last chance to save $20 on your registration fees. We've packed the weekend with opportunities to earn up to 20 continuing education credits, exciting speakers, innovative exhibitors, and lots of fun. Use promo code lastchance19 to save $20. Click here to register and save.

Insurance Challenges NYSOTA has received preliminary information that new insurance and managed care services are entering the NY health insurance market and impacting the provision of therapy services. These insurance services include new procedures for reporting the patients' status and need for therapy, decreased number of treatment sessions authorized, and lengthy delays in the authorization of therapy. Contact legislation@nysota.org to report any insurance problems you are experiencing.

A Student's Perspective on Conference Inspiration, validation, academic enrichment, and professional preparation. Those are the benefits Eleanor Leyden, a Master's student at Dominican College, lists in her exhilarating article describing the importance of conference and how it can put so many elements of the OT program into focus, and help you grow as a practitioner, educator and student. Click here for Eleanor's stirring piece in its entirety.

Workers' Comp Provider Authorization By January 1st, nearly every occupational therapist who provides services to workers comp patients, will have to be registered and authorized by the NYS Workers' Compensation Board. This is a major overhaul of how providers are recognized by the Workers' Compensation system. Representatives from the NYS WCB will be on hand at conference to discuss the Expanded Provider Law and answer any questions you have. You can also email legislation@nysota.org to learn more.

PDPM NYSOTA is monitoring the effect that the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is having on the availability of occupational therapy services to medicare beneficiaries, as well as on you, the practitioner. Please consider participating in our survey and making your voice heard.

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