Published on Jul 21, 2011 by admin
With the August 2 deadline to address the debt ceiling less than 2 weeks away, debate on Capitol Hill is reaching a fever pitch. Congress is considering several competing proposals, and it is tough to determine what the final compromise will look like.
The most recent proposal to come to the forefront is from a bipartisan group of senators touted as the “Gang of Six.” Indications are that their latest proposal is set to include a longer term fix for the sustainable growth rate (SGR) in the physician fee schedule, to stave off a 29.5% reduction in reimbursement.
It is critical for the profession and the clients we serve that Congressional action addressing the SGR also addresses the Medicare Part B Outpatient Therapy Cap to ensure beneficiary access to necessary and essential services including occupational therapy.
Take action today at AOTA’s Legislative Action Center to address this important issue.
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Chuck Willmarth
Director, State Affairs and Reimbursement & Regulatory Policy
Published on Jul 20, 2011 by admin
Each year, at Fall Conference, we have the honor of recognizing outstanding occupational therapists from across the state of Alabama. Please take a moment to nominate someone who you feel represents our profession well according the descriptions of each award listed in the annual awards descriptions using the ALOTA Professional Data Sheet linked below:
Annual Awards Descriptions
ALOTA Professional Data Sheet
Please email your nominations to Tracy O’Connor at tracy.oconnor@alota.org no later than September 1, 2011.
Published on Jul 19, 2011 by admin
Published on Jul 8, 2011 by admin
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After working as an occupational therapist in the private sector for 12 years, Deek Cunningham decided it was time to return to his alma mater, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, to teach in the Department of Occupational Therapy in the School of Health Professions.
“One of my goals was to teach in the OT program,” said Cunningham, M.S., OTR/L, ATP, “I always knew, however, I needed more clinical experience to bring to the table.”
Over the years, Cunningham guest lectured at UAB and the University of South Alabama and worked with students during their three-months of fieldwork. As an assistant professor, Cunningham will teach mental health classes as well as co-teach groups and communities class. (more…)
Published on Jun 28, 2011 by admin
This introductory hands-on workshop is designed for therapists whose primary focus is on the pediatric patient population. Myofascial Release will be presented for the evaluation and treatment of head injuries, cerebral palsy, birth trauma, scoliosis, movement dysfunction, neurological dysfunction, trauma, pain and headaches.
Birmingham, AL
October 22-23, 2011
12 Contact Hours
Cost: $450 or $395 if registered two weeks prior to the seminar date.
To Register Contact: Myofascial Release Semiars, 1800-FASCIAL (327-2425) seminars@myofascialrelease.com or www.myofascialrelease.com
Approved for CEUs with the AOTA Association
Published on Jun 17, 2011 by admin
UAB’s Departments of OT and PT are partnering with Hand-in-Paw to provide an excellent continuing education opportunity July 29, 2011. Check out this flyer for details.
Published on May 24, 2011 by admin
Fall Conference in Orange Beach, AL will be held at the NEW Hampton Inn September 16-18, 2011. As always, we expect an excellent time and are ready to build our wonderful line-up of presenters. Please download the attached call for papers, and submit to Dave Bledsoe at dbledsoe@FCEAlabama.com no later than June 24, 2011.
Published on Apr 5, 2011 by admin
At our annual Fall Conference in Orange Beach, AL we recognize those colleagues among us who have demonstrated outstanding service to the profession and/or community. This year’s recipients are listed below. If you were unable to attend the awards banquet, be sure to congratulate them next time you see them!
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Published on Apr 5, 2011 by admin
ALOTA is now authorized to assign AOTA CEUs for all LIVE (face-to-face) continuing education provided by our organization! This will help improve our organization by making our course offerings more appealing to out-of-state therapists/attendees and nationally recognized clinicians who may be interested in presenting at our conferences! We are very grateful to Allen Keener, Evelyn Outlaw, and Valley Osborne-McCurry for all of the hard work they put in to make this happen!
Published on Apr 5, 2011 by admin
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