I am standing on my soapbox when I say we have to stop saying, “No one knows what OT is”. I’ll be honest, I am guilty of this myself and am proactively working to change it because this phrase is detrimental to our profession and our perception of ourselves and prevents us from moving forward together. This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am sharing why we need to stop using the phrase, “No one knows what OT is” and what to do instead.

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In this episode, I cover:

• Updates coming to the Amplify OT Membership (now called the OT Amplifiers Collective).
• There is a lack of awareness of what OT is and the scope of our practice, however, by further confirming this narrative, we can’t move forward.
• We should look to overcome barriers, not let them stop us in our tracks.
• Changing the phrase, “no one knows what OT is” to “they don’t understand OT right now” and taking ownership to do something about it.
• When explaining our profession, it’s important to consider the goals of the person you’re talking to and use language that is familiar to them.

I understand that this episode may ruffle some feathers and that’s OK! I encourage you to join the discussion by joining the OT Amplifiers Collective and sharing your thoughts and opinions on our discussion board!

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As a therapy provider, you will see many insurance types including private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, as well as others. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about how insurance impacts our plan of care!

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In this episode, I review the common insurance terms and how visit limits and therapy coverage can impact how and when we provide care.

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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 terms when communicating with your patients and their families. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about the differences between skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes so you can better communicate the right care with your patients!

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In this episode, I cover:

• The fundamental differences between SNFs and nursing homes come down to the reimbursement, type of services provided, and length of stay.
• Statistics on SNFs and nursing homes, including ownership, profit status, and services offered.
• Medicare and Medicaid’s role in funding these facilities and how this affects the services that patients receive.
• Practical tips on discussing care options with patients, alleviating common fears, and overcoming the stigmas associated with these facilities.

Thanks for listening! If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to follow, rate and review the show. To learn more about Amplify OT head to https://amplifyot.com/

Have a question or just want to say hello? Call or text +1 (919)-341-9289 to have your questions answered on the podcast! *Message and Data Rates May Apply

Want to keep learning about how insurance and reimbursement impact you? Then head to AmplifyOT.com/Services to see what resources we have available!

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• CMS.gov State Operations Manual- Survey and Enforcement Process for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for SNFs (May 2023)