JulieAOTA

Manager, Reimbursement & Regulatory Policy at AOTA

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

Just a little thing I wrote about the issues I’ve been working on - check it out!

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

AOTA is committed to providing the resources that OTPs need to thrive in the private practice space. Check out this Capitol Report from our Regulatory Affairs team detailing our advocacy efforts in the commercial #insurance space: https://t.co/3IQ97wNLu9

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

Doing a happy dance…A big, little thing we got done over here in Regulatory Affairs.

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

Great news! After significant advocacy efforts, Cigna, in conjunction with American Specialty Health (ASH), recently released an updated OT policy that eliminated language to prohibit services addressing behavioral conditions. Learn more: https://t.co/iFPmwtsYTQ

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

Always working for OT!

[AOTA Regulatory @AOTAregulatory]

Aetna announced plans to implement the OTA payment reduction starting 12/1/2023. AOTA is in the process of advocating against this policy.

More details (and future updates) can be found on our website:

https://t.co/fqrHvTTmEY

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

@AbeAOTA @AOTAInc @JTigheAOTA Amen! @JTigheAOTA is the bestest. You’re not so shabby yourself, @AbeAOTA (and @HParsonsAOTA and Andy and Darlene). Okay, okay, I just love you all!

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

This was one of the most difficult weeks of my career. Lands was the bedrock of AOTA staff and the thread that connected us all. He will always be that thread. He just knew how to make *each* individual feel special and cared for, without pretense. We should all be so lucky. 💔

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

@KNevilleAOTA This is killing me. I keep hoping he is just messing with us, even though he would never do that. 💔

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

@MTiltonOTA @AbeAOTA I got you both.

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

YES!! Thanks to everyone who submitted comments on the proposal and the ITEM Coalition (of which AOTA is a member) for spearheading the effort!

[AOTA Regulatory @AOTAregulatory]

Another fantastic policy win! Yesterday afternoon, CMS released the NCD for seat elevation for power wheelchairs. Seat elevation is now a covered benefit under DME and will apply to Groups 3 AND 2 and 5! @AOTAInc
https://t.co/MmSaMGYT1z

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

Not to sound ominous, but today is the end…of the PHE. Your friendly Regulatory Affairs team put together this handy reference so you know what changes -and what doesn’t - for your practice setting tomorrow.

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

What Does the End of the PHE Mean for Occupational Therapy?

AOTA has created a resource to help practitioners learn the post-PHE regulatory compliance requirements of many important federal policies: https://t.co/J0gvmcWs85

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

Congrats Sabrena!

[AOTA Regulatory @AOTAregulatory]

Congrats @SabrenaMcCarley for this award from NARA! We also appreciate all you do to promote OT as an expert on many @AOTAInc policy panels. SO Well deserved!

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

How I spent my morning…
I have tremendous respect for CMS staff but this makes no sense whatsoever.

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

AOTA, @APTAtweets and @ASHAWeb have joined forces to fight for the continuation of the Medicare telehealth services after PHE ends on May 11.
Read our joint letter to @CMSGov: https://t.co/NCJ8PUxidF

#telehealth #advocacy

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

@AbeAOTA You’re nice - my husband keeps telling me I have tardive dyskinesia because he watches too much TV with pharma commercials.

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

@AbeAOTA @JTigheAOTA I saw OT Rex, did you???

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

AOTPAC night was all that and then some…so much fun with a lot of really awesome people!

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

The Policy team rocks in every way possible.

[Abe 🟨🟧🟪🟩 Saffer @AbeAOTA]

Guac and government

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

Who’s here with us?!? Come see us at the APTA Experience in the Expo Hall!

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

@AbeAOTA @AOTAregulatory Health insurance, my dear old friend,
You always find a way to bend,
Your coverage so vague and hard to comprehend,
Oh what a joy to see my time spent.

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

@AbeAOTA @AOTAregulatory Medicare, my darling dear,
Your rules and restrictions bring me such cheer,
I love how you deny my claims each year,
Oh how you make my wallet disappear!

[JulieAOTA @JulieAOTA]

@AbeAOTA @AOTAregulatory CMS, the apple of my eye,
Your regulations make me sigh,
You make me jump, you make me comply,
Oh how I love to watch my life pass by.