Tag: healthcare
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New Research Proves What We’ve Been Saying: Home Modifications Work—Even on a Budget
If you’ve ever wondered whether home modification programs actually deliver measurable results for older adults in underserved communities, a groundbreaking study just gave us the answer: Yes, they absolutely do. The Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP) study, published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy in March 2025, evaluated an interprofessional home modification program serving 65 low-income…
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Medicare Telehealth Waivers Extended Through 2027: What Home Accessibility Therapists Need to Know
Good news for telehealth access! After a brief lapse, Congress has successfully passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027. The bill passed the Senate on January 30, 2026, with a 71-29 vote, providing nearly two years of stability for patients and healthcare providers who have come…
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Evidence in Action: Home Modifications That Transform Quality of Life for Older Adults
A newly published study in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology reinforces what occupational therapists have long advocated: strategic home modifications can significantly improve quality of life while reducing environmental hazards for older adults. The single-group intervention study by Akyurek and Özata Değerli (2025) provides timely evidence for OT practitioners seeking to strengthen their home modification services in…
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Part 2: Safety During Home Visits: Protocols and Systems for Winter Practice
Welcome to Part 2 of our winter safety series for home-visiting therapists. Part 1 addressed preparation—vehicle readiness, winter driving strategies, and personal health maintenance. Now we turn our attention to what happens once you arrive at patient homes: navigating winter-specific environmental hazards, implementing personal safety protocols during visits, and building comprehensive safety infrastructure whether you…
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Government Shutdown Impact on Medicare Part B Therapy Services: What Occupational and Physical Therapists Need to Know
Government shutdown impacts Medicare Part B therapy services. Learn how occupational and physical therapists can navigate telehealth changes, claims processing delays, and reimbursement challenges during the October 2025 shutdown.
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Telehealth vs. In-Person Occupational Therapy Home Visits: What OTs Need to Know
Based on: “Telehealth versus in-person delivery of an occupational therapy home visiting service: A cost analysis” (Aust Occup Ther J. 2025) The landscape of occupational therapy (OT) home visits is rapidly evolving, with telehealth emerging as a promising alternative to traditional in-person care. A recent cost analysis published in the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal provides valuable insights…
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