CDC Developmental Surveillance Milestone Checklist

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the updated “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Developmental Surveillance Milestones Checklists. Common questions and answers regarding this change are included here.

 Medicare OTA Payment Differential

The Medicare OTA payment differential went into effect on January 1, 2022 and many occupational therapy practitioners still have questions regarding what the policy means for OTAs. 

AOTA has resources that are immediately available. Please feel free to view this recording of the Special OTA Confab: Legislative and Regulatory Changes . The recording provides both the legislative background of the policy and a detailed discussion of when the modifier should be applied. An article and video can also be found on the AOTA website on how to apply the modifier and an easy to read handout is attached for distribution. 

MOTA Board Elections

Watch for an upcoming announcement calling for election nominations for the MOTA Board.  Those interested must have a current MOTA membership and willingness to positively Occupational Therapy across the state of Minnesota.