Aota mental health toolkit6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() The Medicare OTA payment differential went into effect on Januand many occupational therapy practitioners still have questions regarding what the policy means for OTAs. The omnibus includes a provision to require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover compression garments and other commonly prescribed items for the treatment of lymphedema. ![]() Additional legislative will be introduced in late 2023 to establish telehealth policies. The omnibus extends current Medicare telehealth waivers: All telehealth services offered through Medicare will be extended to the end of 2024 and will over ride the initial ruling of 151 days which would have ended early 2023. Įxtension of Medicare Telehealth Waivers: Review the full bill to see how these changes may impact your practice, specifically individuals working in school settings.įor more information review the following link. On June 25, 2022, the bipartisan Safer Communities Act was signed into law which included early and periodic mental health screening and treatment for children 0-21 including OT services as a required service. This bill is not replacing current state programming but is another resource for occupational therapy providers to use.Īdvocating in everyday practice for mental health and wellness: This 3-digit number supports suicide prevention and mental health nationwide. On July 16, 2022, calling or texting 988 can help save a life. New changes in mental health have been established nationwide impacting OT practice. New Medicare Mental Health Benefit: Individuals can now receive outpatient mental health services at a Federally Qualified Family Health Center or a rural clinic. Intense Outpatient Mental Health Services Grant funding will be allocated to support higher education for individuals studying occupational therapy and other allied health profession increase opportunities for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. The omnibus creates a new program first proposed in the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act (H.R. Working to ensure the Telehealth Service Delivery is permanentįor additional national advocacy information: Īllied Health Workforce Diversity Program Monitoring payment policies for post acute care services Increased access to Behavioral Health / Mental HealthĪdvocacy to protect OTA payment reduction Support all state inclusion with the Interstate OT Compact ![]()
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