California Healthline February 29, 2024
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Occupational Therapists Change Lives. CMS Must Better Support Them.
Occupational therapists are critical in helping patients adjust to new circumstances, empowering them with the tools they need to overcome barriers and regain control over their lives. Whether you’re transitioning from homelessness into a home (“In Los Angeles, Occupational Therapists Tapped to Help Homeless Stay Housed,” Jan. 23) or relearning how to do everyday tasks following a stroke, OTs are key to patients’ care plan.
But the critical care provided by OTs is being threatened by another year of payment cuts imposed by Medicare,...