The Amplify OT Podcast

Is CMS changing its policy about if Occupational Therapists can initiate the OASIS in Home Health? Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L **Note: It has since been announced that the COVID-19 PHE will end on May 11, 2023 - Read more here ** There may be some confusion between CMS changing policies and the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency when it comes to Occupational Therapists starting home h...

Does Medicare Limit the Number of Minutes an OT Can Provide in SNF? Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L If you’re ever confused about a new rule at your facility, ask to see the policy. Not only will it clear up any misunderstandings or uninformed practices, it presents and opportunity for everyone to learn and grow in our field. This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am answering a listener question about w...

Medicare's 8-Minute Rule Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L The 8-minute rule in billing is used in regard to time codes by Medicare to determine how many units of therapy you can bill underneath a timed code based on the amount of treatment time provided. If how to use the 8-minute rule is confusing to you, you’re not alone. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am answering a listener question...

Perspective on Policy & Advocacy from Crystal, Amplify OT's Capstone Student Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L I had known that I wanted to take on a capstone student but was nervous I wasn’t quite ready for it. When I met Crystal, her drive and curiosity were everything I needed to assure me that I was ready and she was the perfect match. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking to...

Is Occupational Therapy a Qualifying Discipline in Home Health? Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L This week, I'm trying something new. I typically upload 1-2 Q&A videos to my YouTube channel each month where I answer commonly asked questions. Some of you expressed you'd like to have the audio of these Q&As shared on the podcast as well!  These episodes will always be short and sweet. I'll mark...

Home Health OASIS & Value-Based Purchasing Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L The OASIS is part of the initial and comprehensive assessment that you have to complete on all Medicare and Medicaid patients in home health and is a way that CMS is showing their commitment to standardizing the way in which we assess patients in post-acute care across all patients. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podca...

Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) in Home Health Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) so I am here to set the record straight! PDGM is the new home health payment system for Medicare which was implemented on January 1, 2020. Join the Amplify OT Membership As an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join th...

How to Make a Successful Occupational Therapy Discharge Plan Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L Have you ever felt like no one listens to your clinical judgment when it comes to discharge planning? I used to feel like this until I started talking to case managers more and learned more about how much influence insurance coverage has on discharge plans. I had some basic knowledge but really learned a lot from...

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact with Meghan Pudeler Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L Today I am joined by Meghan Pudeler to discuss OT licensure compact! 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! It’s time to become your own best resource on Medicare and advocacy. Free OT...

How Medicare Law is Made Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L Let’s talk about how Medicare law is created!  This episode goes with this article on my website https://amplifyot.com/how-medicare-law-is-made-and-what-you-can-do/ 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! It’s time...

Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in Skilled Nursing Facilities Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L 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! It’s time to become your own bes...

Insurance and How It Impacts Our Plan of Care Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L 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! Join the Amplify OT Membership As an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Ampl...

2022 Medicare Updates: Home Health, Medicare Sequester, and More Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L As you may remember, we had a lot of new and proposed rules come out this fall so I wanted to take some time to cover the new changes we will be experiencing in the new year. This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about 2022 Medicare updates! As a exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join...

Stop Medicare Cuts for 2022 Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L Up to 10% reimbursement cuts may be coming for Medicare Part B for occupational and physical therapy services on January 1, 2022. This is in addition to the OTA Modifier. Up to 6% cuts may be coming for Medicare Part A.  Write your legislators today at www.aota.org/takeaction   Here is my article on last year's Medicare cuts that talk...

Occupational Therapy Assistant Modifier This episode looks at the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) and physical therapy assistant (PTA) payment modifier reduction. This reduction takes effect on January 1, 2022. The information in this episode was accurate at the time it was published. As with all things in policy, things may change by the time you listen to it. As an exclusive bonus for podca...

Welcome to the Amplify OT Podcast! Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L Welcome to the Amplify OT Podcast. I’m Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L 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'...