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Welcome to the Amplify OT Podcast. I’m Clarice Grote and I’m the host of the Amplify OT Podcast. I’m an occupational therapist by trade and a policy wonk by choice. The Amplify OT Podcast is where we break down healthcare policy and legislation to help you not only survive but thrive in this crazy US healthcare system. So, let's dive in! Learn more about Amplify OT at www.amplifyot.com
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Ep 52: Skilled Nursing Facilities vs. Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know
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Skilled Nursing Facilities vs. Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know Often skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and nursing homes are used interchangeably as many facilities offer both services, however, they are two separate things. With the negative stigma surrounding nursing homes, it is important to know the difference between the two and use proper…
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Ep 51: Decoding Medicare Advantage and Medicaid MCOs: Understanding the Coverage
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Decoding Medicare Advantage and Medicaid MCOs: Understanding the Coverage You may have heard (or even said) that Medicare Advantage is great if you’re healthy but terrible if you’re sick. But why is that? This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I’m sharing what Medicare Advantage is, why it’s popular, despite these claims, and how it has expanded into…
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Ep 50: Volume-Based vs. Value-Based Reimbursement Models in OT
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Volume-Based vs. Value-Based Reimbursement Models in OT Reimbursement models, in healthcare and business in general, incentivize specific behaviors. The reimbursement model you work under will directly influence what is expected of you. Once you have a better understanding of the incentive structures, you can work better within that structure. That…
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Ep 49: Amplifying Impact: Clarice’s Journey from Clinician to OT Visionary
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Amplifying Impact: Clarice’s Journey from Clinician to OT Visionary I had the incredible honor of receiving AOTA’s Gary Kielhofner Emerging Leader Award this year. So in celebration of this career achievement, Lindsay Bright joins me as my guest host to interview me on my journey from practicing clinician to OT advocate, my goals and plans for Ampl…
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Ep 48: Spring 2024 Amplify OT and Healthcare Advocacy Updates
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Spring 2024 Amplify OT and Healthcare Advocacy Updates 2023 was a big year for passing healthcare legislation. A lot of what came through Congress in 2023 is starting to be implemented early in 2024, impacting OT in a big way. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about OT advocacy updates for spring 2024. Join the Amplify OT…
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Ep 47: Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in Skilled Nursing Facilities [Replay]
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Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in Skilled Nursing Facilities [Replay] Today's episode is all about the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). Join the Amplify OT Membership As an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Amplify OT Membership at any time! Join today to take control of your career…
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Ep 46: From Policy to Practice: Everything You Need to Know About Section GG
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From Policy to Practice: Everything You Need to Know About Section GG Section GG is one of my favorite topics to talk about because it was really one of the first indications of CMS starting to pay attention to function, mobility, and self-care as an outcome desired from healthcare services. This assessment continues to play an important role in fu…
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Ep 45: An Interview with AOTA’s Vice-President Candidates Natalie Chang Wright and Christina Reyes Smith [Election Series Part 3]
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Ep 45: An Interview with AOTA’s Vice-President Candidates Natalie Chang Wright and Christina Reyes Smith [Election Series Part 3] AOTA’s elections are upon us! That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, through a 3-part episode series, I am sitting down with the candidates running for President and Vice-President in the 2024 AOTA election. Thr…
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Ep 44: An Interview with AOTA’s Presidential Candidates Michael Pizzi and Vikram Pagpatan [Election Series Part 2]
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An Interview with AOTA’s Presidential Candidates Michael Pizzi and Vikram Pagpatan [Election Series Part 2] AOTA’s elections are upon us! That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, through a 3-part episode series, I am sitting down with the candidates running for President and Vice-President in the 2024 AOTA election. Through these conversatio…
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Ep 43: An Interview with AOTA’s Presidential Candidates Karen Sames & Arameh Avarizade [Election Series Part 1]
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An Interview with AOTA’s Presidential Candidates Karen Sames & Arameh Avarizade [Election Series Part 1] AOTA’s elections are upon us! That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, through a 3-part episode series, I am sitting down with the candidates running for President and Vice-President in the 2024 AOTA election. Through these conversations,…
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Ep 42: The Value of Membership in Shaping the OT Profession with Vikram Pagpatan
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The Value of Membership in Shaping the OT Profession with Vikram Pagpatan AOTA’s elections are upon us and historically, less than 4% of members participate in annual voting. This is such a small percentage of practitioners influencing the future of our profession. Today I am joined by AOTA’s presidential candidate and current Board Member, Vik Pag…
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Cuts to OT for 2024 + Good News As we enter into a new year, it’s time to take another deep dive into the important updates that shape our profession and why it is so important to keep advocating year after year. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about cuts to OT in 2024, plus some good news we can look forward to! Join t…
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Ep 40: Take Action Today! Advocate Against 2024 Medicare Cuts
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Take Action Today! Advocate Against 2024 Medicare Cuts Over the past couple of years we have routinely seen reductions in reimbursement underneath the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and this year is no different. While AOTA is working diligently to advocate for our profession, your voice matters! Writing letters to Congress plays an importa…
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Ep 39: Fall 2023 Amplify OT and Healthcare Policy Updates {Bonus Episode}
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Fall 2023 Amplify OT and Healthcare Policy Updates {Bonus Episode} This bonus episode is outside of our regularly scheduled content but I wanted to pop in and give you some updates and let you know about policy changes going into effect. Join the Amplify OT Membership As an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Amplify OT Membersh…
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Ep 38: Medicare and Medicaid Policy Updates: RUGS, PDPM, MDS
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Medicare and Medicaid Policy Updates: RUGS, PDPM, MDS Is Medicare No Longer Paying for OT in SNF? I’ve seen a lot of concern on social media and in my DMs about potential significant changes to PDPM in Skilled Nursing Facilities, specifically around Medicare no longer paying for OT in SNF. You can rest assured that there have NOT been any major cha…
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Ep 37: When OT Can Stand Alone in Home Health
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When OT Can Stand Alone in Home Health How many visits does another qualified practitioner have to complete before occupational therapy can stand alone for a Medicare home health patient? This is a question I got asked more than once and wanted to take the time to get to the bottom of this question and address some of the myths around the order of …
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Ep 36: Diving into Deductibles: Untangling the Complexity of Health Insurance Pricing
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Diving into Deductibles: Untangling the Complexity of Health Insurance Pricing Deductibles are an important, yet often misunderstood factor in the American health insurance system. I recently got asked a question from someone wondering if we truly have our health insurance if it doesn't kick in until our deductible is paid. That’s why this week on …
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Ep 35: Billing for Point of Service (POS) Documentation
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Billing for Point of Service (POS) Documentation Questions around billing are ones I get asked quite often and like any other type of billing, billing for point of service documentation can be tricky to navigate. The main reason I find that people want to include their documentation or chart review time in their billable time is not that they are p…
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Ep 34: Doing Your Due Diligence as a Licensed OT Practitioner with Raphie Wagner
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Doing Your Due Diligence as a Licensed OT Practitioner with Raphie Wagner You hear me preach on the podcast all the time about doing your due diligence in order to protect your license. We’re going to drive this point home in today’s episode as our guest, Raphie Wagner learned firsthand the consequences of not doing her due diligence as an OT. That…
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Ep 33: How Management Shapes Our Perspective: Transitioning Into Director of Rehab with Lauren Burns
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How Management Shapes Our Perspective: Transitioning Into Director of Rehab with Lauren Burns Stepping into a leadership role comes with its own unique mindset challenges of imposter syndrome, finding balance, and just the adjustment to new responsibilities and perspectives. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I’m joined by Lauren Burns…
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Ep 32: Decoding Medicare's Alphabet Soup: Medicare Plans
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Decoding Medicare's Alphabet Soup: Medicare Plans It is no wonder so many people get confused about the difference between Medicare plans as they are only distinguished by a different letter of the alphabet. As an OT practitioner, it is always helpful to know the difference between plans so that you can not only help yourself but so that you can he…
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Ep 31: Direct Access in OT: Do I Need a Physician's Prescription?
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Direct Access in OT: Do I Need a Physician's Prescription? Another question I often get asked is whether or not occupational therapists need a physician’s referral in order to see a patient. This question primarily comes up in private practice or outpatient settings where the patient can ask for occupational therapy services. That’s why this week o…
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Ep 30: 2023 Mid-Year OT Advocacy Updates You Can Take Action On TODAY
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2023 Mid-Year OT Advocacy Updates You Can Take Action On TODAY We are officially mid-way through the year and some exciting things are finally being introduced to Congress. This means we have the opportunity to step up and be an advocate for change within the Occupational Therapy profession. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talk…
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Ep 29: Inspiring Innovation: OT in Tech, DME and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Brandy Archie
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Inspiring Innovation: OT in Tech, DME and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Brandy Archie As a practicing OT, you know the importance and value that obtaining the necessary DME and adaptable equipment has on reaching your patient's goals. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to find and obtain the right equipment especially when dealing with insurance clai…
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Ep 28: How to be Successful in Inpatient Rehab as an OT Practitioner with Courtney the OT
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How to be Successful in Inpatient Rehab as an OT Practitioner with Courtney the OT The Amplify OT Podcast website I’ve talked before on the podcast about the importance of continually learning and being well-versed in your knowledge of the profession within your setting and across other settings to best support yourself as the practitioner and ensu…
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