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Federal policy, although sometimes seeming far removed, directly affects YOU as a practitioner, student, educator, business owner, and entrepreneur. Federal policy affects every aspect of your career…where you practice, what you are paid, and whether you are able to practice at all. Federal policy determines your future as an occupational therapy practitioner.

Begin advocating for your profession today. Use this information to learn and understand the issues that are currently affecting occupational therapy. There is no better time to advocate for your future as a practitioner than NOW.

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Latest News in Congressional Affairs 4

Occupational Therapy Included in House Version of Mental Health Reform Legislation

AOTA recently wrote a letter of support for the CONNECT for Health Act that would expand the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services in Medicare

AOTA’s Comments to the Senate’s Chronic Care Working Group

Occupational therapy in mental health provisions advance in Senate: HELP Committee passes the “Mental Health Reform Act”

Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act Passes out of Senate Committee