Tag: healthcare
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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…