What is the “Therapy Cap”? Under the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 Congress placed an annual cap on rehabilitation services under Medicare. The therapy cap amount for 2017 is $1,980 for outpatient physical therapist and speech-language pathology services combined. There is a separate $1,980 cap for outpatient occupational therapy services. See FAQs about the […]
STOP THE THERAPY CAP: 20 YEARS IS ENOUGH Read More »
Throughout the month of April, we recognize our occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants as a part of Occupational Therapy Month. What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistants help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They use
Occupational Therapy – What A Career; What A Profession!! Read More »
April is National Occupational Therapy Month! This article is intended to celebrate the OT profession and provide education on the practice. Growing up with a dad who is physical therapist, I was somewhat exposed to occupational therapy through my visits to the outpatient clinic where he worked. When I began my job with Therapy Center
OT’s Role in Skilled Nursing Facilities: What exactly do they do? Read More »
