AOTA regulatory roundup

The regulatory season is in full swing, with many proposed payer rules and requests for information being released by national payers. Recent months have also seen an uptick in separate payer issues requiring action from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Regulatory Affairs team. In response to the evolving landscape of health care regulations, AOTA has been actively advocating for policy changes that would positively impact delivery and reimbursement of occupational therapy services. In this Capital Report, AOTA’s Regulatory Affairs team outlines several key payer policy initiatives recently addressed and offers insights into future advocacy plans.