Thanks. On a completely unrelated note, what exactly does the term "ad hoc" mean? Every time I see or hear it, I think of swine; as in "ham hock" <LOL>
Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] ATP > Ron: I will pass on your sentiments to our ad hoc committee. Thanks for > taking the time to communicate your concerns. Theresa > Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 11/07/2007 10:38 AM > Please respond to OTlist > > To: > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[email protected]> > cc: > Subject: > Re: [OTlist] ATP > Theresa, I took the survey, for the benefit of OTnow readers, I will > repeat what I basically said. > For ME, completing an AOTA seating certification course that is NOT tied > to Medicare reimbursement is a no win situation. As a private practice > OT, I try to ensure that my CE dollars are well spent. Often, that means > that what I can bill for what I learn. For example, over the past > couple of years, I've attended lymphedema and wound care CE classes. I > can now bill Medicare for these services. My CE course have paid for > themselves. I also think that large therapy companies will want > therapists to pursue CE course that result in higher revenues. > Besides the financial aspect, if (a big IF) Medicare requires ATP > certification, there is almost NO incentive to pursue certification > through AOTA. While AOTA certification will better prepare me to > evaluate patients' mobility needs, I think it unlikely that I will > receive any such evals. MD's and DME's are going to look to Medicare to > establish "competency" standards. If Medicare requires ATP > certification, no doctor or DME will refer a patient to a non-ATP > practitioner. Thus, I may be qualified but I won't be using my > qualifications. > In my opinion, if AOTA can not tie its certification to Medicare > reimbursement, there is no reason to further pursue the issue. Of > course, if Medicare eliminates the ATP requirment, I think that AOTA > certification is a wonderful idea (and I will do it). But like I said, > with an ATP requirement, AOTA's mobility certification is a 'dead duck', > at least in my opinion. > Ron > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Subj: [OTlist] ATP >> Ron: We are in the process of gathering information re: what we, as the >> ad hoc committee, will be recommending to the represetative assembly as > to >> proceed with an OT certification or not. We want to look at the issue >> wholistically.........not just as a response to the new Medicare >> requirements of prescribing higher level of powered mobility systems. > You >> should be seeing a survey to express your opionion soon. THeresa >> Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 11/05/2007 06:04 PM >> Please respond to OTlist >> >> To: >> "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[email protected]> >> cc: >> Subject: >> Re: [OTlist] ATP >> Hello Theresa: >> Thanks for the update. >> In an earlier message, I think Chuck Wilmarth indicated that AOTA's w/c >> seating certification is NOT tied to reimbursement. Is this accurate? >> Is AOTA not pursing acceptance of their certification with CMS instead >> of only the ATP certification. The ATP certification is such over-kill >> for many, many w/c evals. If the AOTA certification is NOT accepted by >> Medicare as a qualifying credential, why will OT's pursue it? >> Thanks, >> Ron >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Subj: [OTlist] ATP >>> Laura: The seating and wheeled ad hoc committee is in the process of >>> studying the issues around this topic and will be surveying membership >>> soon (probably this week so look for the survey through AOTA One-Minute >>> update). After that we will be putting together a report to the >>> commission on practice of whether to pursue a certification process >>> through AOTA or not. >>> Theresa Gregorio-Torres >> -- >> Options? >> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com >> Archive? >> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] >> > ************************************************************************************** >> Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for > OTs >> Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. >> www.otdegree.com/otn >> > ************************************************************************************** > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > ************************************************************************************** > Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs > Online. 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